Chapter 42
Chapter 42
Li Zhixuan found herself increasingly fascinated by Wang Ming for reasons she couldn’t quite explain.
Was it because of the money he’d spent on her?
Since when was she the materialistic type?!
Her goodwill toward Wang Ming surged like a rolling river, and she had no idea his Infatuation System came with an emotional boost.
After they left the restaurant, Wang Ming drove Li Zhixuan home.
Once she got out of the car, Li Zhixuan waved at him. “From now on, just ride in that A6 you use to drive me around. I’ll be your personal chauffeur! See you tomorrow-bye-bye.”
“Bye-bye.”
Wang Ming waved back, then rolled up the window and drove toward Siheng Road in Baiyun District.
Liu Guohua’s family mall was over there. He could get a room at a nearby hotel and observe the situation at the same time.
In Jia Fang’s two-story detached house, Zheng Shushuang had already sorted through Jia Fang’s belongings. Now she was calling the numbers on the rental contracts one by one, refunding each tenant.
She was desperate to see her father. With a death involved in something this serious, no one was willing to help her pull strings, and she had no way to get a visit.
She’d already put the property up through an agency, and all of her father’s assets had been transferred into her name.
When Zheng Shushuang flipped to the last contract, her attention snapped into focus, and a look of intense shock surfaced on her face.
The name listed as Party B on the contract was Wang Ming!
The phone number was exactly the same as the Wang Ming she knew.
Which meant Wang Ming and her mother had known each other.
Meanwhile, Wang Ming had already booked a room on the third floor of the hotel across from the “Happy Days” supermarket.
The moment he entered, Zheng Shushuang’s call came in.
Wang Ming swiped to answer. “Hello, Zheng Shushuang.”
“You knew my mom, right?”
Wang Ming’s whole body jerked. He panicked so hard he couldn’t get a word out for a long time.
“You rented a room in my family’s apartment building. I saw your contract.”
Hearing that, Wang Ming’s pounding heart eased a little. For a second he’d thought Zheng Shushuang had already found out who the man involved with Jia Fang was.
He forced himself to steady his voice. “I’m not living there anymore, so I didn’t bring it up.”
“So you really did know my mother. I thought you came to the funeral because of me. Looks like I was getting ahead of myself.”
Zheng Shushuang’s tone carried a trace of self-mockery.
She paused, then continued. “I checked the contract. There’s still quite a bit of rent left. I’ll refund it to you.”
“No need. Your mother looked after me a lot. Consider the remaining rent my small token of appreciation.”
Thinking about it, Zheng Shushuang realized she really was overthinking it. Wang Ming had casually dropped a hundred thousand just to ask her to go hiking-how could he possibly care about a little rent?
“Are you busy these next couple days?”
“Very. I’ve got a ton of things to deal with.”
Zheng Shushuang answered softly, “Mm. Same here. Let’s meet up after we’re done.”
They said goodbye to each other and ended the call.
Zheng Shushuang didn’t suspect much. At this moment, her Infatuation Value toward Wang Ming was 80, and her emotional state was Strong Affection.
Wang Ming dropped onto the bed, shaken by the close call.
“That was terrifying.”
He patted his chest and calmed himself down, thinking:
The System is bound to four people now. Should I cut ties with Zheng Shushuang? Her System task is to live in the same house for thirty days.
That was hard enough as it was, but then again…
Her Infatuation Value was already 80. Cutting her off now would be such a waste.
And what about the Heart’s Flower Bouquet he gave her-wouldn’t that be for nothing? Fortune favors the bold! If he pushed her Infatuation Value to 100, then even if she found out it was him, she definitely wouldn’t have the heart to take revenge!
Once he’d made up his mind, Wang Ming walked to the window and looked at the “Happy Days” supermarket across the street.
The green storefront sign was still lit. Even this late, people were still coming and going nonstop.
Heh… Happy Days… From now on, you’re going to be called Hard Times.
He’d already thought of a name for his own supermarket: “Super Happy Days PLUS Ultimate Flagship Store.”
No special business model needed-just hand out benefits and call it a day!
As long as he kept completing System tasks, money would keep pouring in. Besides, Lin Qi had already given him ten million.
I don’t believe I can’t take you down!
While Wang Ming was indulging in his smug fantasies, his phone suddenly vibrated.
It was a message from Li Zhixuan:
[I’m going to go redeem the A6 first tomorrow, and then I’ll pick you up. I’m actually looking forward to being your exclusive driver! (✪ω✪)]
[Let’s say ten o’clock tomorrow morning.]
[Okay! My passenger seat is reserved just for you!]
Wang Ming’s lips curled into a slight smile. Zhang Jian, oh Zhang Jian, your girlfriend is so adorable; how could you not know how to cherish her!
As the night deepened, Wang Ming lay in bed, gradually falling asleep while planning the supermarket’s affairs.
The next morning, sunlight spilled across the green sign of the Happy Days Supermarket.
He walked to the window; there was still a constant stream of people carrying large bags and small parcels.
Wang Ming waited downstairs at the hotel right on time for Li Zhixuan.
Before long, an A6 pulled up in front of him.
Li Zhixuan rolled down the window and gave a playful smile. “Get in, my passenger.”
Across the street, Zou Mengmeng was walking toward the Happy Days Supermarket, her arm intimately linked with Liu Guohua’s.
Liu Guohua looked full of guilt. “Babe, I’m sorry. I feel so useless.”
Zou Mengmeng gave him a flirtatious roll of her eyes. “Oh, if you were useless, could you have gotten me pregnant? You should just have your parents give you more money so we can buy more supplements to nourish you.
“Besides, once the fetus gets a bit bigger, we won’t be able to have sex anymore, so I won’t have any needs anyway.”
Just as she finished saying this, Zou Mengmeng caught a glimpse of Wang Ming standing at the entrance of the hotel across the street out of the corner of her eye. She couldn’t help but mutter under her breath, “Wang Ming?”
When Liu Guohua heard Zou Mengmeng call out her ex-boyfriend’s name, he immediately followed her gaze to the other side of the street.
His eyes widened in anger instantly, and he yelled at the top of his lungs, “Wang Ming! You little brat!”
Now that he was on his own doorstep, his father’s territory, he was full of confidence.
Wang Ming had just opened the passenger door when he suddenly heard someone calling him from behind. He glanced back and, seeing those two enemies, a cold sneer appeared on his face.
Liu Guohua pulled Zou Mengmeng by the hand and stormed across the street, stopping right next to Wang Ming.
Zou Mengmeng’s face was full of resentment. “Why are you even greeting this loser? Let’s go, ignore him.”
Liu Guohua had originally wanted to curse Wang Ming out properly, but seeing that Wang Ming looked even sturdier than he had a few days ago, the insults at the tip of his tongue were swallowed back down.
He glanced at the A6 and then said sarcastically:
“Oh, things really are different after a promotion, huh? You’re even calling for premium car services now.”
He finished and turned to look at Zou Mengmeng. “Babe, do you regret it? Your ex-boyfriend is quite the dark horse.”
Zou Mengmeng glared at Wang Ming with disdain and let out a cold snort. “Hmph, even if he got a promotion and his salary is higher, it’s at most ten thousand or so. How could it ever compare to your family’s business?
“Me, regret? I only regret not breaking up with him sooner!”
Just as Wang Ming was about to snap back, Li Zhixuan stepped out from the driver’s seat. She slammed the car door with a loud *thud* and shouted angrily at Zou Mengmeng:
“Mengmeng, you’re going too far! How has Wang Ming ever wronged you?”
Zou Mengmeng was stunned for a moment when she saw Li Zhixuan. Various thoughts instantly flashed through her mind.
“Oh… I see. Zhang Jian is dead, so you two have hooked up, haven’t you!”
Li Zhixuan put her hands on her hips and laughed mockingly. “Even if we are together, what the hell does it have to do with you?”
Wang Ming stepped forward at this point, reaching out to grab Liu Guohua by the collar, staring at him with a fierce gaze:
“Tell your girlfriend not to be so mouthy. She’s pregnant, so I won’t hit her, but one punch from me can make your teeth fly out like popcorn!”
Li Zhixuan clutched her stomach, laughing so hard she was doubled over. “Don’t hit him in the face! His face is already as flat as a spatula; if he takes another punch from you, he won’t even look human anymore.”
Cold sweat broke out on Liu Guohua’s forehead from fear, but since he was on his own turf, he still braced himself to bluster:
“Do you know who my dad is? Go ask around and find out who the owner of Happy Days is!”
It was only then that Zou Mengmeng snapped out of it. She suddenly interrupted their argument with a loud cry,
“Wang Ming, what did you just say? How do you know about me being pregnant?”