Night time.
After a busy day, Zhao Master returned to Chen Han's home, sitting on Chen Han's sofa drinking Chen Han's tea.
Huh, there's even some rhyming.
Hearing the sound of the door opening, Zhao Yan looked up to see Chen Yurou with long hair draped over her shoulders, wearing a black dress with black stockings, kicking off her high heels as she walked into the living room.
"What's up, you look very happy, the smile on your face hasn't stopped." Zhao Yan looked curious, prying into the teacher's secret was exciting, wasn't it?
Chen Yurou sat down opposite him, somewhat belatedly touching her face, "Hmm~ Do I?"
"It's not that you do, it's like you've almost engraved the word 'happy' on your face." Zhao Yan rolled his eyes.
Returning home, Chen Yurou was completely different from the icy goddess at school. She was very silly.
Now Zhao Yan seriously suspected that the reason she kept a cold face at school all year round.
It was to cover up the fact that she was silly. By not interacting with people, no one would find out she was very silly.
Chen Yurou giggled, "Brother, tell me more about Zhao Yan, please. I beg you."
The reason she was so happy was because she was getting more and more familiar with Zhao Yan at school. Zhao Yan made her feel very safe, like an older brother.
"Don't tell me you..." Zhao Yan suddenly had an incredible suspicion, looking at her in disbelief.
Chen Yurou also understood, her face red as she covered her face with a pillow, "Brother, what are you thinking, how could I like a brat, I just...just want to get to know my student better, that's all."
As soon as she said this, it was like a thief crying "stop thief!".
Zhao Yan's heart shuddered violently. F*ck, Chen Yurou actually fell for him. Thank you Cousin Chen Han for helping me chase your little sister, thank you so much!
He couldn't help but want to laugh out loud. After all, which goddess wouldn't like Chen Yurou?
"Brother, what are you thinking? Your smile is so smug!" Chen Yurou said disgustedly looking at him.
Zhao Yan suppressed his smile and coughed twice, looking seriously at Chen Yurou, "Yurou, if you like Zhao Yan, brother will definitely support you. A high-quality man like Zhao Yan is rare. If you don't seize the opportunity, it’s easy for others to snatch him away."
As he said this, Zhao Yan sat up straight and solemnly exhorted, "Let me tell you, you must make an effort to pursue him. I only recognize him as my brother-in-law. Apart from him, no one else is good enough for you!"
Chen Yurou blushed and nodded.
"Oh right..." Zhao Yan suddenly thought of something and looked at Chen Yurou, "Why didn't I find any clothes or toiletries belonging to my sister-in-law in my room?"
If he had discovered these things earlier, he could have confirmed that Chen Han was married and naturally would not have been so unscrupulous about going to open a room with Xu Xue.
"Brother, are you confused?" Chen Yurou looked at Zhao Yan in surprise, "You argued with sister-in-law before, and sister-in-law was so angry that she moved back to her parents' home. You even flew over to apologize and ask her to come back, but she ignored you completely. Have you forgotten about this in just a few days?"
Zhao Yan: "............"
He thought Chen Han had sent his wife away on vacation again. He didn't expect her to leave in anger this time.
Being able to anger Chen Han, who had a strict wife, she must have been very angry. Now discovering Chen Han opening a room with Xu Xue, tsk tsk, he didn't dare imagine.
Cousin, wish you good luck.
As your brother-in-law, the most I can do is try my best not to continue making trouble with your body in these last few days.
............
Today was the day Changhong Trading and Binhai International held a contract signing ceremony for a 600 million project.
Changhong Trading sent out invitations, and even invited many local media reporters as witnesses.
After all, Changhong Trading hadn't been particularly prominent in Binhai before. Being able to win Binhai International's project this time by competing with Hanjiang Group counted as showing its face.
Of course it had to take this opportunity to make a name for itself.
Zhao Yan also received an invitation to observe the ceremony.
In fact, it wasn't just him. Hanjiang Group's senior management had all received invitations from Changhong Trading to observe.
This was because He Ming wanted to show off in front of these backstabbing old friends of his and regain his former glory.
Only then could he double his sense of accomplishment.
Hmm, his imagination was beautiful indeed.
After Hanjiang Group's senior management received the invitations, they did not act on their own, but asked Zhao Yan.
Zhao Yan smilingly said, "Since they want to show off as the victors, let's go and give them some face. It is virtuous to help others, right?"
Although the senior management didn't know what wind Zhao Yan was up to, they could only follow along with him.
At 8:40, Zhao Yan arrived at the contract signing ceremony site with a group of Hanjiang Group's senior management.
The "grand" lineup attracted a lot of attention.
"Chairman Chen is here too. Changhong even invited Hanjiang's people? How tasteless!"
"Yes, the petty look of someone who just got lucky."
"Chairman Chen, didn't expect you to come too..."
Everyone talked among themselves. Many people took the initiative to greet Zhao Yan, and Zhao Yan smiled back at everyone.
The reporters frantically took pictures of him. They all hoped there would be conflicts between Hanjiang and Changhong today.
That would make the news more interesting.
"Chairman Chen, from what I know, you already have a wife. May I ask how you explain being photographed entering and leaving a hotel with your secretary?"
A reporter asked rapidly.
Zhao Yan was very calm, chuckled and said, "I just made the same mistake every man would make."
The reporter was stunned. He didn't expect Zhao Yan to be so candid, which made it difficult for him to pursue further questions. After all, which tycoon didn't keep a few mistresses?
Zhao Yan took his people to find their seats and sat down.
At 9 o'clock, the contract signing ceremony began.
The contract signing ceremony was not just about signing the contract. There were song and dance performances before the official start and after the end.
There was also an emcee to host the whole event.
In addition, a luncheon also had to be arranged.
Otherwise it would be too dull and boring.
After all, would people who were invited to arrive early just sit there the whole time? Watch a signing and then leave?
"Next, let's give a warm round of applause to welcome Changhong Trading's Chairman He Ming onto the stage," the host said loudly after finishing his opening remarks.
The audience subconsciously applauded.
But when they saw the not unfamiliar figure walking onto the stage, many people looked puzzled.
"Isn't that He Ming, Hanjiang's Chairman He?"
"Yes, how did he become Chairman of Changhong Trading? What exactly is going on here?"
"It looks like there's something fishy about this project..."
"Traitor! He must have done something shady. He actually still dares to invite us to show off!" The senior management of Hanjiang Group were all indignant.
The conference hall buzzed non-stop for a while, with people secretly glancing at Zhao Yan from time to time.
But Zhao Yan was indifferent, with no joy or sorrow, showing no expression, which was a bit disappointing.
Sensing these people's shock, He Ming's mouth involuntarily curled up. He felt extremely satisfied inside seeing his former colleagues' angry looks.
Hahaha, didn't expect it, did you? You really thought I, He Ming, could only survive in Hanjiang?
I've long been prepared. It's a pity you have no evidence of me betraying the company's interests.
No matter how angry you are, what can you do to me?
I just love seeing you hating me, yet unable to kill me.
He Ming's gaze fell on Zhao Yan. Seeing that Zhao Yan was expressionless, the corner of his mouth curled into a cold smile. Still pretending to be calm? You're really tenacious.
A project you worked hard on for so long has fallen into my hands, yet you can only pretend that nothing happened. You must feel awful, but still have to maintain composure. How pitiful.
Hahahaha...
He Ming felt like he saw through everything.
rowess are unmatched, commanding a million-strong army! Yet, the Emperor wants to depose him for the sake of a false prince? Hold on, are you throwing me into some female-oriented romance plot? How can I tolerate this? With a grand wave of his hand—the Nine Clan Extraction Technique! Slander the Emperor? Very well, all of you shall die! ... The False Prince: "Although I am not the biological son, Father and Mother love me more. The throne should be mine!" The Female Lead: "Qin Xiao, you are the Emperor, and I am a commoner. If you wish to marry me, you must abdicate. Otherwise, you will never have me!" The Empress: "After we divorce, you must give me half the empire!" The Transmigrator Consort: "You worthless Emperor, why should I kneel to you? All men are equal—I advise you to be kind!" The Great General: "The enemy general is my childhood sweetheart. For her sake, I willingly abandon the frontier defenses!" The Retired Emperor: "Although Yu'er was adopted, I prefer him. Qin Xiao, you should abdicate and let him become Emperor!" ... Very well! So this is how you want to play? Facing this twisted world of female-oriented tropes, Qin Xiao grins and raises his hand to unleash—the Nine Clan Extraction Technique! I am the Emperor. Why would I bother reasoning with you? Seal the gates! Leave none alive!
e bizarre and supernatural had descended. The previous emperor was a thoroughgoing tyrant; no longer satisfied with human women, he had set his sights on a stunningly beautiful supernatural entity. He met his end in his bedchamber, drained of all his vital essence. As the legitimate eldest son and crown prince, Wang Hao was thus hastily enthroned, becoming the young emperor of the Great Zhou Dynasty. No sooner had he awakened the "Imperial Sign-In Intelligence System" than he was assassinated by a Son of Destiny—a classic villain's opening. The Great Zhou, ravaged by the former emperor's excesses, was in national decline. The great families within its borders harbored their own treacherous schemes, martial sects began to defy the imperial court's decrees, and border armies, their pay and provisions in arrears, grumbled incessantly against the central government. Fortunately, the central capital was still held secure by the half-million Imperial Guards and fifty thousand Imperial Forest Army who obeyed the court's orders, along with the royal family's hidden reserves of power, barely managing to suppress the realm. As the Great Zhou's finances worsened and supernatural activities grew ever more frequent, the court sat atop a volcano. Ambitious plotters everywhere dreamed of overthrowing the dynasty, and even some reclusive ancient powers emerged, attempting to sway the tides of the world. At the first grand court assembly, the civil and military officials nearly came to blows, fighting tooth and nail over the allocation of fifty million taels of silver from the summer tax revenues. The spectacle opened Wang Hao's eyes—the Great Zhou's bureaucracy was not only corrupt but also martially proficient, a cabinet of all-rounders. Some officials even had the audacity to suggest the emperor release funds from the imperial privy purse to address the emergency. Wang Hao suddenly felt weary. Let it all burn.
m back to his original world. In the end, he realized he had overthought things. [Hey, why is Shen Manni, the female lead, acting strange? Shouldn't she be fawning over the male lead at this point?] [Zhou Qiaoqiao, are you sick? Weren't you supposed to break off your engagement today?] [Damn it! An Youyi, please do your job as an undercover agent and sell my information to the protagonist, you idiot!] ... At this moment, Xu Mo himself didn't know that these female leads had already heard his inner thoughts. Then they decided not to play by the rules. Xu Mo: Please respect my profession as the big villain!
young master of the Shen family—a figure of immense power and wealth beyond measure—and awakened the "Destined Ultimate Villain System"! His starting scenario? Running into his icy fiancée who shows up with a mountain-descending divine doctor to break off their engagement. The divine doctor arrogantly taunts: "What does your Shen family have besides a bit of stinking money? You're not even worthy of tying Qingxue's shoelaces!" Shen Fei just smiled. He completely defied the usual script: "Fine, I agree to break off the engagement. Also, notify the finance department to withdraw all investments from the Su family." Minutes later, with its capital chain severed, the Su Group teetered on the brink of bankruptcy! The once aloof and proud ice queen CEO was thrown into utter panic. That very night, she went to Shen Fei's villa, casting aside all dignity to beg and plead desperately... From then on, in this world teeming with Sons of Destiny, Shen Fei embarked on a path of extreme dimensional suppression! A mountain-descending divine doctor? Peerless medical skills? Shen Fei: "Reporting you for practicing medicine without a license! I'll gladly take your ancient medicinal cauldron and twin sister assassins." The Crooked-Smiling Dragon King? Commanding a hundred thousand soldiers with a single order? Shen Fei: "Illegal assembly and suspected treason! Let a fleet of attack helicopters sanitize the area and teach you what the state apparatus really means!" A reborn tycoon? Knows all the golden opportunities of the next decade? Shen Fei: "A trillion in capital to reverse and pump the stock market, making you blow your margin and jump on the very first day of your rebirth!" What Chosen Ones? What bearers of Heavenly Fortune? In Shen Fei's eyes, they're all just chives (i.e., suckers/marks) waiting to be harvested! Shen Fei: "Sorry, but as the Destined Ultimate Villain, I don't play by the rules of honor. I only play the game of dimensional suppression."
