Chapter 46: Various Intel Collection

Night.

After returning home, Wang Haoran sat in his study, looking at various information on the computer.

After meeting the protagonist Zhao Dong, he ordered his subordinates to collect all available information about the affluent Zhao family and Zhao Dong.

First, Zhao Dong; his background was clean, mostly involving hard work to buy gifts for his girlfriend and living frugally to save money for her.

The only noteworthy event was his recent breakup with his girlfriend of three years, Xu Yan.

The reason for the breakup was Xu Yan getting together with a rich second-generation heir.

This rich heir was the son of a small family in S City, not particularly notorious but known for lavish spending on girls.

Wang Haoran then opened the information on the wealthy Zhao family.

The Zhao family, a prominent family controlling V City, held influence in both the underworld and legitimate circles. In fact, because the Zhao family had never lost a court case in V City, they were known as the “V City Invincibles.”

However, the Zhao family’s intimidating grip was limited to V City, and their influence in surrounding cities was mainly economic.

Unlike the Wang family, which had only one member, the Zhao family was vast. Besides the family head Zhao Ruilong, there were the second master Zhao Ruihu and the third master Zhao Ruinian.

Twenty years ago, Zhao Ruilong was ambushed in S City, resulting in the disappearance of his newborn son and the death of his severely injured wife.

Five years ago, Zhao Ruilong remarried a young wife but had no children since.

Information about Zhao Ruilong was scarce; he was known to be a martial arts expert, with strength beyond Ming Jin, and ruthless in dealing with enemies.

According to others, whenever he said, “The weather is cool, the X family should go bankrupt…” a family would invariably suffer a catastrophe, causing a bloody storm.

Lastly, the intel noted: The Zhao family is suspected to have a Hua Jin expert.

“No choice, this is as much as we can find…”

“But S City is my turf, why should I fear them!”

Wang Haoran speculated based on the available information since he didn’t have the plot of “The Day My Girlfriend Cheated, I Became a Rich Heir.”

From Zhao Dong’s description, terms like “hidden identity” and “attracting ridicule” suggested that even after reuniting with his family, Zhao Dong would maintain a “low profile” and “don’t reveal my identity” style.

After all, once people knew he was a direct descendant of the wealthy Zhao family, they’d have to flatter him, no matter how unattractive he was, praising him as handsome and suave.

Wang Haoran could guess that Zhao Dong would initially operate in S City, as his ex-girlfriend and the rich second-generation heir who stole her were based there.

If he didn’t face-slap these two in person, what would be the point of his existence as the protagonist?

From this perspective, Wang Haoran saw great potential!

“Wait… so-called knowing oneself and the enemy, a hundred battles won… what kind of role do I play in this plot…”

A villain, obviously, but what kind of villain?

Mindlessly charging at the protagonist? Unlikely.

Zhao Dong’s golden finger came from the affluent Zhao family, and currently, the Zhao family had no significant influence in S City. If Wang Haoran mindlessly charged, how could Zhao Dong, with no martial strength, show off and face-slap?

Reflecting on today’s conflict, Wang Haoran suddenly had an idea.

What if today, fearing the Zhao family, he respectfully apologized to Zhao Dong, what would happen?

Immediate face-slapping of the ex-girlfriend!

Then, due to fear of the Zhao family, he’d willingly become Zhao Dong’s tool for showing off and face-slapping in S City.

Zhao Dong gets taunted—Zhao Dong explains, bystanders think he’s bragging, taunting him more—Wang Haoran passes by, respectfully calling him Young Master Zhao—bystanders are shocked—Zhao Dong smirks, signaling Wang Haoran not to reveal his identity—Wang Haoran understands, explains he calls Zhao Dong that because Zhao Dong once helped him—naive bystanders believe it, preparing to taunt Zhao Dong again.

But that’s just a tool character!

“Hmm… could it be that after Zhao Dong uses me to face-slap rich people in S City, he suddenly encounters Zhao Ruilong losing power, and the Zhao family falls into crisis?”

“Then I, the traitorous villain, backstab them.”

“Finally, Zhao Dong seeks revenge, the Wang family goes bankrupt, and the Zhao family smoothly extends its reach into S City…”

“Quite interesting…”

Wang Haoran stopped dwelling on it, continuing to increase manpower to monitor Zhao Dong and the old man.

With high-tech surveillance, he had a clear grasp of their movements.

Simultaneously, Wang Haoran ordered Old Mo to find Xu Yan and her new boyfriend.

Whether through threats or bribes, they had to obey.

Finishing everything, Wang Haoran prepared to head to the bedroom.

Opening the study door, he saw Ning Xueluo standing there.

“Luoluo, do you need something?”

Luoluo’s cheeks were slightly red as she spoke seriously.

“Haoran, Ling’er and Xiaoxiao have finished bathing, do you need to bathe now?”

“Although it’s late, I can wait for you to finish.”

“Even if it’s uncomfortable to sleep with wet hair, I can endure it…”

***

Meanwhile, in an old rented room in S City.

Zhao Dong looked at the familiar cramped space, no longer feeling the bitterness of the past. Instead, he found it increasingly pleasing.

What he once hated about the hardship now made him smile, saying that suffering was a valuable asset!

This mindset shift was all due to newfound confidence.

He had finally confirmed that he was the long-lost son of Zhao Ruilong, the head of the affluent Zhao family.

And he was the only son!

Though he didn’t yet know the full extent of the Zhao family’s power, according to Uncle Lai, even the richest man in S City meant nothing to him!

Today, Uncle Lai had bought the restaurant where he worked and given him a bank card with two hundred million in cash!

Moreover, it wasn’t just one restaurant; it was the entire brand, including all twelve branches in S City!

In fact, according to Uncle Lai’s suggestion, he should develop within the Zhao family’s sphere of influence.

By the time he achieved something and returned to the Zhao family, others wouldn’t have much to say against him.

To that end, his father had sent his most trusted aide, Uncle Lai.

But Zhao Dong insisted on staying in S City, and his father reluctantly agreed.

Zhao Dong’s reason for convincing his father was that if he relied too much on the Zhao family, others would be dissatisfied when he returned.

But the real reason was:

What’s the point of a comeback without face-slapping and showing off?!

Because of this, Zhao Dong had Uncle Lai buy the restaurant where he used to work.

No, not used to, because Zhao Dong hadn’t resigned and didn’t plan to.

He hadn’t given up his rented room or the electric scooter downstairs.

He planned to develop quietly, work hard, and hone his will!

author’s note :

(Transition plot, this brainless show-off type protagonist will go offline soon.)