Chapter 50: Zhao Family Visits

After driving home.

As soon as Wang Haoran got back, Ning Xueluo, who was practicing in the backyard, sensed his return, opened her eyes, and came to greet him.

Wang Haoran picked up the bouquet of ninety-nine roses on the passenger seat and handed it to her as he got out of the car.

“Luoluo, do you like it?”

“I love it!”

With a big smile, Luoluo took the flowers and hugged Wang Haoran’s arm.

“Why did you suddenly buy me flowers?”

“I was thinking about you the whole way back and saw a flower shop by the road, so I got you some!”

“Really… hee hee…”

Luoluo smiled even more happily and hugged Wang Haoran’s arm tighter.

“If the other sisters find out, they’ll definitely cling to you saying they want flowers too!”

“It’s okay, they’re just flowers. There will be more in the future!”

Just as they entered the living room, Luoluo suddenly remembered something.

“By the way, Haoran, Xiaoyan came to find you. She’s in the room with Ling’er right now!”

At this moment, in Yun Ling’er’s room.

Yun Ling’er and Xia Xinyan were lying on the bed, crowded together watching a concert on a tablet.

“Sister Su Yan is so popular, and her voice is so pleasant!”

“Yeah! No wonder Haoran ge used to enjoy teasing her in various ways!”

Listening to the beautiful voice from the tablet, Yun Ling’er nodded in agreement with Xia Xinyan’s words and then asked.

“However, it seems like Sister Su Yan hasn’t regained her memory, right?”

“Probably not. Like Yinying, they ignored our friend requests, and we couldn’t get through on the phone.”

Saying this, Xia Xinyan looked at Yun Ling’er and laughed.

“Hee hee, out of all our sisters, only those two didn’t join the group. When they come, they’ll have to call us sisters!”

“Exactly! Except for Xiaoxiao jie dragging us down and getting beaten up, we all helped Haoran ge! We won’t be the youngest anymore!”

As they talked happily while watching the concert, they didn’t even notice Wang Haoran pushing the door open.

By the time they realized it, it was too late.

***

Early the next morning.

Wang Haoran rarely visited the Wang Group’s office.

Uncle Fu had called him specifically, saying there was an appointment request from someone from the affluent Zhao family.

Since it involved the Zhao family, Wang Haoran didn’t dare be careless and came to the office to handle it personally.

After a while, Uncle Fu finally brought the visitors in.

A young woman and an older woman.

From their positions and demeanor, Wang Haoran could tell that the older woman was the young woman’s bodyguard.

“A late-stage Dark Jin bodyguard…”

Wang Haoran then looked at the young woman.

Around thirty, wearing a neat black suit, her hair tied up, her steps steady, all showcasing her strong personality.

Despite her suit, it couldn’t hide her curvy figure, but her cold face and deep eyes made people feel instinctively intimidated.

“This woman is not simple… System, show me their info!”

Zhu Nan: Villain, Protagonist Zhao Dong’s Stepmother

Martial Strength: 310 (Peak Dark Jin)

Physique: 178

Mental Strength: 190

Affection: 0

“…Peak Dark Jin, Zhao Dong’s stepmother?! So, she’s Zhao Ruilong’s young wife…”

Wang Haoran wasn’t sure what the “villain” label for Zhu Nan meant.

The only certainty was that she, like Wang Haoran, would cause trouble for the protagonist, Zhao Dong.

But was she an enemy or an ally?

Suppressing his doubts, Wang Haoran invited them to sit.

Having recently reached the initial stage of Dark Jin, Uncle Fu felt the hostile intent and stood behind Wang Haoran’s left side after bringing the guests in.

Once seated, Zhu Nan spoke first.

“Mr. Wang, I am Zhu…”

“Hehe, I know, Mrs. Zhao, the famous virtuous wife of the head of the affluent Zhao family, Mrs. Zhu Nan. Even in S City, I’ve heard of your reputation.”

“Oh, really, I’m honored!”

Despite being rudely interrupted, Zhu Nan didn’t get angry but continued with a smile.

“This time, I’m here on behalf of Zhao Group to discuss cooperation with Wang Group…”

But Wang Haoran interrupted again.

“Mrs. Zhao, shouldn’t you first ask about your husband’s son, Zhao Dong?”

“…Alright, since Mr. Wang insists, I won’t hide it. Besides seeking a comprehensive cooperation with Wang Group, I do have a personal matter.”

Looking into Wang Haoran’s eyes, she said.

“My husband wishes for you to apologize to his son personally!”

“If Mr. Wang apologizes, Zhao Group will fully support Wang Group’s development in the surrounding cities!”

“Full support?” Wang Haoran casually picked up the cooperation proposal in front of Zhu Nan.

“This cooperation is indeed ‘generous’! But, I think Miss Zhao… no, Miss Zhu, you must have another proposal ready?”

“I mean, ready to present since i refuse!”

Wang Haoran glanced at the bag on the sofa and then looked up and down at Zhu Nan with a restless look.

Seeing Wang Haoran’s blatant behavior, the bodyguard behind Zhu Nan wanted to react but was stopped by Zhu Nan.

With a puzzled look, Zhu Nan asked.

“Mr. Wang, why say that?”

“No particular reason. I don’t want to apologize to that brat Zhao Dong, but I do want to cooperate with Zhao Group, so I’d like Miss Zhu’s help.”

Wang Haoran deliberately emphasized the words “Zhao” and “Zhu.”

“Uncle Fu, I need to talk to Miss Zhu alone. While we discuss, show Miss Zhu’s bodyguard around the Group!”

“Miss Zhu wouldn’t refuse, right?”

Hearing Wang Haoran, Uncle Fu immediately stepped forward, gesturing for the older woman to follow.

“You…” The older woman’s face darkened, but she didn’t move, waiting for Zhu Nan’s command.

Zhu Nan, now expressionless, stared into Wang Haoran’s eyes.

Wang Haoran fearlessly met her gaze.

“With Miss Zhu’s methods and… abilities, there’s no need to fear me, right?”

“…I trust Mr. Wang’s character!”

After a moment of silence, Zhu Nan smiled again and instructed her bodyguard.

“Aunt Qing, it’s okay, step outside for a bit!”