Chapter 54 (1/2)

Chen Hao felt goosebumps rise all over him. He felt even colder than the first time he met Liu Yue’e.

Damn. What strong resentment. If she were to meet with sudden death, she’ll definitely turn into a ferocious ghost.

Other than terror, Chen Hao also felt curiosity.

What news could possibly make Bai Ru—who was bent on competing with Xue Chuang—suddenly give up the fight? And for her to feel so resentful.

Bai Ru gazed at Chen Hao. “Master Chen, you probably wouldn’t have imagined that I actually have a fourteen-year-old illegitimate younger brother. Also, 80% of my father’s shares in the Shuanglong Group are under my brother’s name. Hur hur, isn’t this funny? I had been studying hard since junior high and had given up all my hobbies and dreams and my good friends because I wanted to make my father proud, to prove to him that I won’t disappoint him. But I wasn’t even clear about the reason my father was disappointed. What he was disappointed in, was the fact that I wasn’t a boy, that I wasn’t his real successor. Hur hur, I suddenly understand why after I entered senior high, my father stopped sighing. Turns out it was not because I was the top student of the entire school, but because he got a son then, someone who could carry on his family name in the genuine sense.”

Bai Ru said those last few words with gritted teeth, the unsuppressed rage and hatred evident in her actions.

Chen Hao was speechless.

This is the goddamn drama of a rich and powerful family. So dramatic.

But it wasn’t surprising. After all, for a man with status, power, and wealth but no son, there would be no one to inherit the fruit of his hard work over a lifetime. A man with a traditional mindset would make a choice he deemed to be correct.

Chen Hao said, “So? Are you planning to start your own business, or plot to get back everything that belongs to you, President Bai?”

Bai Ru glanced at Chen Hao. “Master Chen, you must be joking. Although I’m angry, as a daughter, I won’t do something to defy my father. Since he has made his choice, I should have my own plans. After all, I still have my mother. I can’t disappoint her.”

Chen Hao’s mouth twitched. With your resentment that’s stronger than a spirit’s, I’d be dumb to believe your words.

“Alright, President Bai, I admire your ambition. But what has this got to do with me? I’m not an economist and know nothing about doing business. You have found the wrong person.”

Bai Ru said with certainty, “You’re the right person for the job. Compared to an economist, you’re of greater help to me.”

Chen Hao smiled. “Alright, if that’s really what you think and you’re not planning on giving up, I can agree to cooperate. You can do whatever you wish to do. Be it looking at the Feng Shui, checking the environment, or something else, that’s my forte. So long as the price is right, I’ll help you right away. I guarantee you a fair price. As for others, there’s no need to speak further. After all, we live in a society bound by law. We’re all civilized and aboveboard people. Right?”

Bai Ru laughed. “Why? Did you think I’m seeking your help to harm someone, Master Chen?”

Chen Hao said, “I didn’t say that. Also, I won’t harm anyone. If someone seeks my help to harm another person, a person as timid as me will definitely get the help of a police officer.”

Bai Ru’s mouth twitched slightly.

Chen Hao continued, “Alright, I’m done eating and have something on. I won’t chat with you any longer. President Bai, you can go to work on your noble business. If anything’s the matter, you can text me on WeChat. There’s no need for us to meet in person. You’re the woman of many capable young men’s dreams in Stone City. If you meet me too frequently, others would get jealous. That would be troublesome.”

Chen Hao then got up to leave.

Bai Ru didn’t move. She said, “Master Chen, I came with business.”

Chen Hao halted in his footsteps and asked in shock, “President Bai, that’s amazingly quick. You just decided and now you have business? Shouldn’t you consider it carefully? Be careful of making a loss.”