Chapter 39.1

Wu Hanqi had his eyes closed inside the car, listening to the sound of the rain. Following the sound of thunder, he rhythmically tapped his fingers.

Just a short time ago, Pai Sen Tech’s general manager called him to give him a progress report. After the report, he mentioned a project that he was particularly invested in but had been snatched away by the Xie’s youngest master.

At that moment, the weather abruptly changed. One moment the sky was clear, the next suddenly dark clouds filled the sky. The transition only lasted for a few seconds. A sudden shift in weather was a strange phenomenon from the perspective of meteorology. This was something like an abnormal phenomenon most mentioned in ancient dramas, like…snowfall in June.

Of course, the term ‘snatched away’ was something that was not normal to come out of the general manager’s mouth. Pai Sen Tech was usually the one who took other people’s territory like a hungry wolf. No matter who got to it first, if they liked it, it would belong to them.

However, this time, the opposite happened. The other side got it first. The general manager felt bad losing a promising project that he could have gotten at a low price. He thought of Qiu Xiang as an inexorable, stupid person who doesn’t know what profit maximization is.

The worst thing was losing to a dude who was only doing business for fun.

“Director Wu, this video app may look ordinary, but with slight alterations and upgrades, it will definitely make a big impact on the whole market.”

The more the general manager thought about it, the more he felt like he had just missed a golden egg. As the Chairman, Wu Hanqi is more involved with the overall strategic planning and direction of the mother company. He wouldn’t care about such a small project at all, but the general manager who had long been working in this field for many years could see the different potential of FUN.

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It wasn’t long before Rong Jing came out, and soon the two were talking and laughing. There was no ambiguity with the way they were acting but their body language silently conveyed a harmonious relationship. It was unexpected for these people living in different worlds to actually know each other.

“Go,” Wu Hanqi ordered the driver.

Rong Jing and Gu Xi were both feeling anxious when suddenly, a voice broke up the atmosphere between them completely. The two looked at the source of the voice almost at the same time. Wu Hanqi, who was sitting in the car, looked at the two people who were staring at each other in the rain without a care in the world.

When Gu Xi saw Wu Hanqi, his pupils dilated and he slowly took a step back. Wu Hanqi had helped him a lot of times before, and his behavior towards him has always been proper. He also wondered sometimes if he was simply being doubtful towards a good man, but he had already experienced a lot of bad things. His instincts tell him to be wary of Wu Hanqi.

When he heard Wu Hanqi shouting ‘Xiao Jing’ familiarly, Gu Xi’s eyelids twitched violently. For a moment, he looked at Rong Jing with doubt. After experiencing one bad incident after another, he didn’t dare to take any more chances. He really felt anxious being near this group of powerful bigwigs.

But this is Rong Jing, ah. After being distracted, Gu Xi still remained unmoving.

Rong Jing did not notice Gu Xi retreating a bit. He took a step forward, looking like he was moving closer to Wu Hanqi yet he was actually blocking Gu Xi from Wu Hanqi’s line of sight.

“Uncle Qi, did Uncle Xie send you to supervise me?” Rong Jing joked about calling Xie Zhanhong his uncle, following the way the original soul called his stepfather.

However, Wu Hanqi didn’t seem to notice Rong Jing’s little trick and replied, “You think I’m that free? I’m on my way to the airport. I was passing by and just caught a little liar. You, on the other hand, are deceiving your elders at such a young age. Who taught you such a bad habit?”

Rong Jing pretended to be clueless and asked, “A liar? How?”

“You said you were very busy,” Wu Hanqi paused, then looked at the umbrella his Xiao Rong Jing was holding. “You also said you didn’t have an umbrella… Rong Jing, you’re disregarding this uncle.”

These were all the reasons Rong Jing used to refuse sending him off.

“You’ve misjudged me. I’ve just finished working and I was about to call you,” Rong Jing lied with clear eyes. He was being just polite on the surface.

He was willing to pretend like a stupid person in front of Wu Hanqi. It wasn’t good to be too smart. That would just show more of his weakness. It could be compared with the investment battle with FUN. If he made Wu Hanqi guard against him, would he still be able to win?

In the novel, Wu Hanqi was the biggest winner, whether it was winning the protagonist’s heart or winning in his career. How else could Wu Fuyu be that unrestrained if it wasn’t for his good father to back him up?

Though one of the tags of this novel includes harem, it was possible to have another main lead in the end. It might be Wu Fuyu, or even Hanqi. This world just favors them that much. The luck of this father and son pair was just too strong. Rong Jing had no problem intercepting those other potential issues that could arise, but compared to the Wu Family, it wouldn’t be easy anymore.

He was only a cannon fodder. Fighting against them was like hitting a stone with an egg.

Ah, but I just have to hit it, don’t I? Otherwise he, Xie Ling, and the whole Xie family would just continue to follow the plot of the original novel.

There’s no way I’d let that happen. Not with me here in this lifetime.

“The Wu and Xie are planning to work together on three more projects, but I don’t see any sincerity from you. You already know how to pay lip service at such a young age. Is that only a trait unique to you, or is it a trait of the whole Xie family?” Wu Hanqi said, his soft smile gradually disappearing.

Rong Jing’s heart thumped. Was it that serious?

I just didn’t wanna mess around with an old man like you. Did telling such a small lie cause this much of a consequence? Is he kidding or is he really serious?

Perhaps Wu Hanqi didn’t really care that he lied, but his lie was exposed on the spot. It was like he wasn’t giving him face.

“Uncle Qi, I didn’t do it on purpose. You can even ask my brother. Is it too late to make up for it by sending you off to the airport now?” Rong Jing smiled brazenly and looked at Wu Hanqi’s cold face without fear. “Give me a chance to make up for my mistake.”

Rong Jing, this matured man, wasted no time.

His words may seem like signs of weakness, but if one listens carefully, one will realize that Rong Jing is the one in control of the conversation.

Wu Hanqi looked at Rong Jing but did not answer. He opened the door, beckoning him to sit inside. It was obvious that he was giving him a chance.

Rong Jing turned to the man who had been quiet all this time and said, “You go home first and wait for me.”

Home…

Gu Xi’s eyes flittered slightly. He suddenly grabbed Rong Jing’s clothes.

If he was alone, it wouldn’t be too late now to avoid Wu Hanqi. But he didn’t feel at ease letting Rong Jing be alone with him. If he wants to go, then we will go together.

If you take a look at Wu Hanqi without knowing how old he is, you wouldn’t think he’s old at all. He’s hella handsome, he even has a scholarly temperament. Which of today’s young people could have this kind of charm that could only be accumulated over the years?

You think I’d let that kind of person be alone with Rong Jing?

Gu Xi inexplicably felt an indescribable feeling of nervousness and vigilance, as well as a hint of hostility. He couldn’t explain his thoughts. He only knew that he would rather go with Rong Jing than be left behind.