Free Web NovelChapter 36: Chapter 36: The Wang Family’s "Wealthy Household
Wang Hao didn’t hear a word Zhao Hui said. His eyes were fixed on Zhao Xiangjun!
’She’s not just a beauty; she’s a goddess. A woman like her could have toppled kingdoms in ancient times.’ He had never seen a girl so beautiful, not even on television!
She also had an otherworldly, independent air about her. Combined with her perfect figure, she was a flawless fusion of ice and fire, creating an explosive impact.
You couldn’t blame him. Even someone as picky as Chen Xiao couldn’t bring himself to look away whenever he laid eyes on Zhao Xiangjun.
Seeing his reaction, Zhao Hui wasn’t annoyed at all. On the contrary, he was even more delighted as he gestured for Wang Hao to sit on the sofa—right next to Zhao Xiangjun!
Ecstatic, Wang Hao started to walk over, but Zhao Xiangjun had already stood up. She addressed everyone present, "I’m heading back to the city. I have work tomorrow!"
Hmm? Father Wang looked displeased. He turned to Zhao Hui and said, "Ah Hui, what is the meaning of this?"
"Xiangjun, how can you be so rude?" Zhao Hui scolded angrily.
Zhao Xiangjun replied calmly, "You all have matters to discuss. As an irrelevant person, I need to get back to my work. I won’t disturb you. Goodbye!" freewёbn૦νeɭ.com
With that, she grabbed her bag and walked out, leaving a room full of awkward people.
"Ah, President Wang, I am so sorry. My sister has had a bad temper since she was little. It’s my fault for not explaining things to her beforehand. I’ll work on her later and have her apologize to you in person!"
President Wang snorted. "An apology won’t be necessary. As long as the young people get along, we old folks don’t much care! But frankly, about your sister’s temperament... The Wang Family is a wealthy family. Just ask anyone around here about our standing!"
"Yes, of course!" Zhao Hui nodded obsequiously.
"This must be Brother Zhao. You don’t mind if I take the liberty of calling you that, do you?"
Zhao Xiangjun’s father shook his head and replied with a deferential smile, "Not at all. The honor is all mine."
’At least he knows his manners,’ President Wang thought, then said arrogantly, "Our family owns three apartments in Jiangzhou, all paid for in full. Each is around 120 square meters. His mother and I will keep one, and the other two are for our son and his wife!"
"We have a Mercedes-Benz E 300 at home. After they get married, I can help them buy a BMW X3! Also, we can offer a 660,000 yuan betrothal gift!"
Wow. Zhao Hui’s eyes glittered as if they’d seen gold. That was a fortune! freewebnovёl.ƈom
"Of course, all of this depends on the two young ones being satisfied with each other and getting along!"
"Dad, I’m satisfied!" Wang Hao blurted out.
’This useless brat,’ Father Wang cursed inwardly. But then he thought about Zhao Xiangjun’s heaven-defying looks... ’Sigh, it’s understandable. If I were his age, I probably wouldn’t have been any better than him.’
"My sister won’t be a big problem. I’ll work on her!"
Mr. and Mrs. Zhao’s brows were tightly furrowed. They had no objection to the Wang Family’s excellent terms, but they knew their daughter’s personality. You couldn’t force her into something like this. If she was unwilling, she would rather die than do it.
Even if her parents threatened to die to force her, it would be useless. She might die with them, but she would never compromise on this.
So when Zhao Hui agreed so readily, her parents started to worry.
"How about this? Some other day, you, along with Brother Zhao and his wife, can come to Jiangzhou to see our apartments. Bring your sister along. You must understand, most people could work their entire lives and still not afford a place like that in Jiangzhou!"
"These are all paid for in full, and the residential complex is much, much nicer than this resettlement community of yours!"
"Of course, President Wang! I’m sure my sister will have a change of heart when she sees all this. You don’t know the apartment she’s renting now—it’s just a few dozen square meters, and she pays 2,000 a month in rent. The environment can’t possibly compare to your complex."
Father Wang nodded and said to Wang Hao, "Haozi, when the time comes, take the family’s Mercedes-Benz to pick up your Uncle Zhao and the others. Take them to see the place and get familiar with it!"
Wang Hao quickly agreed. At the same time, the lack of confidence he felt when he first saw Zhao Xiangjun vanished completely. A sense of superiority began to grow as he stood before these people.
"Ah, it’s a shame the car can’t fit so many people. Otherwise, I’d love to go with my dear niece and nephew-to-be to see President Wang’s mansion!"
Haha! Father Wang laughed proudly. "Her uncle, there will be plenty of opportunities in the future. Once our families are joined by marriage, we’ll be seeing each other often. When I buy them that BMW, I’ll have them bring you to our home to stay for a few days!"
The uncle’s face immediately broke into a wide grin as he began to fantasize about that day.
"And Brother Zhao, you won’t have to work out of town anymore. I’ll find a nice, easy job for you and Zhao Hui at my company. We’ll be one big family, so it’ll be convenient to look out for each other!"
The uncle chimed in at the perfect moment, "When that time comes, I’ll have to trouble President Wang to look after me as well!"
Father Wang felt a trace of disdain, but he still said, "We’ll all be family then. And family doesn’t speak like strangers. Of course, of course!"
Mr. Zhao forced a smile. He was tempted, not just by the prospect of an easy life, but because he truly wanted his daughter to settle down and start a family. Still, he knew her personality. This was basically impossible.
It was only 9 p.m. when Chen Xiao received the photo of the taxi’s license plate from Zhao Xiangjun. He had expected her to be later and wondered why she was back so early today.
He waited in his apartment for nearly an hour. When he heard the door across the hall open, Chen Xiao pulled his own door open, startling her.
"Chen Xiao, why aren’t you asleep yet?"
"I was waiting for you. How could I rest before you got back?"
He followed Zhao Xiangjun into her apartment. Noticing her exhausted expression, he asked, "Why didn’t you stay at your parents’ a little longer?"
"I couldn’t stand it. There’s no place for me at home."
Chen Xiao thought she was talking about the small size of the house, so he pointed to the bag in his hand and said, as if looking for praise, "Guess what this is?"
"Just tell me what it is. I’m not guessing; it’s too much effort."
’She’s not playing along at all. So unromantic...’
"I used your ID to do something major today."
"Something major? Did you use my ID card to get a new phone plan?"
"..." ’What kind of bizarre logic is that? And besides, how is getting a SIM card a "major event"?’
"Here, see for yourself!"
She suspiciously took the ID card and the manila envelope from his hand. She pulled out the contents and glanced at them. ’A purchase agreement for a house?’
She looked at him, confused. ’What’s the meaning of this? You bought a house?’
Chen Xiao gestured for her to continue. She opened it up, and when she saw her own name on the signature line, she gasped. "Chen Xiao, are you crazy? What on earth were you thinking?!"
She quickly flipped further down, and when she saw the total price—9.3 million—her head spun.
"Are you serious? I don’t deserve a house like this! How could I possibly pay off the mortgage?"
Chen Xiao said, "There’s no loan. It was paid in full. What is there to pay back?"
"Chen Xiao, you must be insane! What were you thinking? We’re changing the name on this first thing tomorrow! I don’t want it! Why in the world would you buy me a house?!"
Chen Xiao said, "Change it? That’s not a good idea. The deed is in your name. Changing it would incur a huge amount of tax!"
"Then what am I supposed to do?" Zhao Xiangjun said frantically. "Are you out of your mind?!"
