Chapter 707 - Do You Have A Conscience (1/2)

Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio  Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio

Shi Mengwan took a step forward. “Dad?”

Seeing her like this, Father Shi felt even more uncomfortable. He couldn’t help but raise his voice. “Why? Can’t I talk to him? Go and help your mom cook. You, come with me.”

It was still too early to cook. Grandma Shi wasn’t around at the moment. It seemed that she had gone to second uncle and third uncle’s house to call for help.

Shi Mengwan was a little worried and couldn’t help but glance at Zhan Haoze.

Facing the fierce gaze of his future father-in-law, Zhan Haoze patted the back of Shi Mengwan’s hand in a placating manner and followed behind Father Shi.

Half an hour later, Zhan Haoze came back behind Father Shi.

The two of them seemed to be quite friendly. Shi Mengwan: this must be her illusion. Yes, it must be.

… ..

The experience of this day was quite novel to Zhan Haoze.

It was the first time he was put in a difficult position. It was the first time he was chased out of the house and the first time he was threatened. It was also the first time he was eating with such a large table of people.

He had a lot of business dealings, but not many people could sit in front of him.

There were four people in Shi Mengwan’s family, including Mother Shi, four people Mother Shi’s family, and five from Grandma Shi’s family. Shi Mengwan’s aunt was also called back by Grandma Shi.

There were two tables full of people. The table was set in the courtyard outside.

The food was cooked by Mother Shi herself, and the ingredients were all fresh. The chicken was raised from the back, and the vegetables were picked from the ground.

He drank the soju wine that Father Shi brewed using the rural method. It didn’t look good, but it was strong.

Although Shi Mengwan and Grandma Shi occasionally didn’t get along because of the matter of the succession, the two uncles and aunts weren’t bad.

The whole family was happy and harmonious. Although he occasionally felt restricted, this kind of atmosphere was very fresh to Zhan Haoze.

He inevitably became drunk. After getting drunk, he directly slept in Shi Mengwan’s room upstairs for a day.

In the end, when he woke up the next day, under Father Shi’s disdainful gaze, he was brought to the field.

During this season, there were many crops that were already ripe, such as beans, eggplant, and loofah. Father Shi asked him to help pick the crops.

Father Shi refused to let Shi Mengwan help. He said that this was a chance for Zhan Haoze to show off.

What could Zhan haoze say? Of course, he followed.

But before he finished picking the crops, Zhan Haoze received a call from Tang Hua. Something happened in Qing City.

After leaving the Shi family, Zhan Haoze drove quickly. He couldn’t go directly to the highway here, but he had to go to the county town. Before Zhan Haoze drove his car out of town, Tang Hua had already led a motorcade to wait for them at the entrance of the town.

Tang Hua had brought people, so Zhan Haoze naturally didn’t need to drive himself. He brought Shi Mengwan into the car.

Before getting into the car, Shi Mengwan saw Tang Hua and Zhan Haoze talking about something, but their voices were too soft, so she couldn’t hear clearly.

When she got into the car, Shi Mengwan saw the anxiety in his eyes. She was a little worried. “Did something happen to the company? Is it something urgent?”

“It’s fine. I can solve it.”

Zhan Haoze’s expression was very calm. Speaking of which, it really wasn’t a big deal. It was just Zhan Li, who had lost a hand, ran away.

Shi Mengwan looked at his expression and didn’t ask anymore. She had discovered very early on that whatever Zhan Haoze didn’t want her to know, no matter how much she asked, he wouldn’t tell.

The car smoothly and quickly got onto the highway. Shi Mengwan looked at the side of his face and thought of something else.

“Oh right, what did my dad say to you yesterday?”

“Nothing much.” Zhan Haoze thought of Father Shi’s “threat” to him. He said, ‘don’t be smug because you’re rich. Our family doesn’t want your money and doesn’t care. My daughter can earn money. Let me tell you, if you treat Wanwan badly, I won’t let you off the hook even if I have to risk my life.’

“Really?” Why didn’t she believe it?

“You have a good father.” As he spoke, he held her hand and placed it in his palm.

“Not only that, I also have a good mother.” In Shi Mengwan’s heart, her parents were the best in the world.

“En. Your parents are both very good.”

Zhan Haoze’s voice seemed to be filled with emotion as he pulled Shi Mengwan into his arms. His chin pressed against her hair.

“Actually, I also had a good mother.” Originally, he had a good father. But —

“…”Shi Mengwan wanted to look up at him, but he just happened to hold the back of her head.

“Unfortunately, my mother didn’t live to see me grow up.”

“Your Mom, she…” She had heard that his mom was no longer around, but she didn’t know why.

“When I was seven years old, she had an accident…”

He didn’t finish his sentence, but Shi Mengwan could feel Zhan Haoze’s stiff body. She instinctively hugged him.

She looked up at him. “Sorry.”

“It’s okay, it’s all in the past.”

Zhan Haoze’s expression was calm, but only he knew that everything wasn’t in the past.

He tightened his arms around Shi Mengwan. Shi Mengwan’s arms were around his waist to silently comfort him.

Zhan Haoze’s heart was as hard as a knife. He didn’t need Shi Mengwan to comfort him, but her actions still made him extremely happy.

He reached out and sniffing the fragrance on her body, he patted her back. The trace of viciousness and murderous hatred in his heart was slightly suppressed.

Shi Mengwan was actually sleepy to the point of wanting to sleep after being patted by him. She unknowingly fell asleep.

She fell asleep, but Zhan Haoze couldn’t fall asleep. His mind was thinking about Zhan Li’s matter. Zhan Li had lost an arm, so he couldn’t run far.

Moreover, the entire Zhan family was under his surveillance. In this situation, the person who could help Zhan Li get out must be someone who was familiar with the Zhan family.

He suddenly pressed a button in the car. The window in the middle lowered. Tang Hua turned his face and asking him what was wrong with his eyes, he looked at Zhan Haoze.

Zhan Haoze looked at Shi Mengwan, who was sleeping soundly in his arms. He took out his phone and typed a line of words before handing it to Tang Hua.

“Let the people who are watching the sanatorium take a look. Is the old man still there?”

Tang Hua was stunned for a moment. He obviously didn’t expect Zhan Haoze to ask this. However, he nodded slightly and quickly understood what Zhan Haoze meant.

Zhan Haoze asked the questions that he was concerned about and didn’t ask anymore.

When Shi Mengwan woke up, Zhan Haoze just happened to get the information that he wanted to know.

The old man had gone missing. Heh. A place like the sanatorium was guarded by layers of people, yet the old man still disappeared?

Zhan Haoze would never believe that there was no mole in this matter.

Shi Mengwan looked at the moving car and sat up to look at the time. “We’re not there yet?”

“We’re there. We’re going to the airport now.”

Zhan Haoze looked at Shi Mengwan and held her hand in his palm. “Wanwan, will you come back to Qing City with me?”

Shi Mengwan had originally planned to follow him back, but she said, “Isn’t it too rushed? I still have a lot of things to do in my studio.”

“You can use the internet to handle some of the work. As for the studio, I’ll hire a professional person to take care of it for you. I’ve already found a place in Qing City. I’ll follow your current model and open a new studio. How’s that?”

Shi Mengwan didn’t expect him to act so quickly. “You’re already done?”

“Yes.” Zhan Haoze nodded. “I’ve found the place. It’s not far from my company in Qing City. Also, the location and decorative style are based on your current studio’s style. When we go to Qing City, you can go take a look for yourself.”

“You’ve already taken care of it. Can I still find a reason to refuse?”

“No.” Zhan Haoze looked at her with a deep gaze. “Just take it as me being selfish. I want you to accompany me.”

“Okay.”

Shi Mengwan nodded. Zhan Haoze knew she would agree, but he didn’t expect her to agree so quickly. “Wanwan?”

“My job is the same no matter where I go anyway. I can work hard to start my own business in Lin City, so I believe I can do well in Qing City. Besides, I still have you. You’ll help me, right?”

“Yes.” Zhan Haoze nodded. “I will help you.”

Four hours later, Zhan Haoze and Shi Mengwan arrived at Cherry Blossom Manor.

“Take a rest. I have something to take care of. I probably won’t be able to have dinner with you tonight.”