Chapter 627 - ILL-CONCEIVED ROMANCE (2/2)

”It is just another day, but you are home for the first time in years. I think that is a good enough reason to celebrate.” Wang Lu said with an amiable smile. ”And you can leave any time you want if you become uncomfortable. It is just a meal.”

”Yes, stay, Brother Che.” Wang Ning chimed in.

After a long pause, Wang Che nodded tersely. He felt like he had put up enough of a protest before accepting. He hoped that it was enough for everyone to lower their guards.

”I am so happy.” Madam Wang said while wiping imaginary tears from the corners of her eyes. ”Do not worry. I have asked the kitchen to prepare some of your favourites for dinner. You will not regret staying with us.”

Wang Che did not want to be too close to the family, so he chose a seat far from the rest of the group. However, Wang Ning did not seem to see his intentions. He plopped himself next to Wang Che without a care as if they were close brothers.

”I am happy you are back, Brother Che.” Wang Ning leaned to speak to Wang Che in a low voice.

”I am not back. And you manipulated the situation to make sure I had no chance for leaving.” Wang Che responded coldly in the same muted tone.

”Mmmh, I think I helped you. A part of you must want to stay a little. I know you more than you think. I am quite convinced that you would have left easily if you really wanted to leave.” Wang Ning smiled with self-satisfaction.

Wang Che felt his guard raise a little higher. He never considered Wang Ning a true threat in comparison to the other members of his family. Wang Ning was not at the core of the business, and he had no reason to develop animosity towards Wang Che.

However, that did not mean he was completely harmless.

After all, he lived with his toxic mother and father for all these years. And those two did not have a lot of positive things to say about Wang Che. Additionally, Qi Han mentioned that Wang Lu and Wang Ning had gotten closer in the past year.

Wang Ning might have also grown to hate him. He could even be the hidden snake in the grass, waiting for a chance to strike.

”What do you know about me?” He asked.

”I know that you have not given up on your ill-conceived romance.” Wang Ning said. ”Seriously, I do not get it. What is so great about him? I never pictured you as someone who is drawn to innocence and naiveté. But again, people seek what they lack.”

”It is none of your business.” Wang Che said before turning away from his little brother.

Master Wang cleared his throat. ”Wang Che, you have done quite well with your life. I have heard a few things about Clarion Extreme. It is an excellent expansion.”

Wang Che felt his hackles rise, but he tried to remain calm despite the irritation. He responded drily to the compliment. ”Thank you. I try.”

”How do you plan to keep up with management while you are in Supreme City? It seems like keeping up with the operations will be difficult from here.” Master Wang continued.

”I have a manager for the operations. I can hardly do everything myself. That is how businesses fail.” Wang Che said.

Master Wang heard the jab at him. ”Do you think that you have become unteachable just because of a single business? I have operated numerous companies successfully for more years than you have lived. You are nothing.”

”Dad, Wang Che is right.” Wang Lu spoke up quickly. ”We have both always believed in handling our business matters internally. Because of that, we had difficulties keeping up with everything. It is not a surprise that we are having setbacks.”

Master Wang scoffed and put his hands over his chest. He did not want to accept this matter so easily, but he did not have a choice. The Wang business was in the hands of his eldest son, so he had to give in to some extent.

”Wang Che, I would appreciate some input from you.” Wang Lu said with a conversational attitude. ”I have learned from my past mistakes, and I believe that success comes from welcoming criticism and advice from other sources. Right, Ning?”

Wang Ning nodded enthusiastically. ”I have been working at the company with Brother Lu. Let him not lie to you. He is quite a savvy businessman. It is just a few setbacks coming in his way. I believe the company will recover.”

”Hey! We agreed that we will not be bothering Che with our matters.” Madam Wang said with a laugh. ”Anyway, the dinner is ready, so you can stop now.”

Wang Che watched everything playing out like a movie.. It was a shame that his so-called family was not involved in the entertainment industry.