NOVEL NEXT Chapter 158: I Believe in This Young Man
Wang Ye appeared relaxed on the surface, but his heart remained vigilant.
Zhang Mengchuang's direct choice caught Wang Ye somewhat off guard, always making him feel that Zhang Mengchuang's gesture wasn't merely a simple repayment.
Next, just as Yue Guan had said, those people from before all came back, apologizing to Wang Ye and expressing their willingness to cooperate with him if he needed anything in the future.
Wang Ye put on some airs, much colder now than at the beginning.
Wang Ye didn't hold a grudge against these people, but he wouldn't let them treat him as someone easily manipulated. Although Zhang Mengchuang's earlier words had made these people realize the importance of his identity,
much more was still required of Wang Ye himself.
The phrase Zhang Mengchuang had uttered was useful, indeed very effective, but if you said it was useless, then it really had no effect at all.
It all depended on how Wang Ye would choose and act in the time to come.
In this process, Wang Ye noted a few people with whom he could collaborate in the future.
Several young women also approached Wang Ye, hinting at some ideas, but Wang Ye didn't agree, telling them directly that he was already married.
...
On Zhang Mengchuang's side.
Zhang Mengchuang's assistant approached him, reporting the results of sending the women to test Wang Ye.
"Not too bad,"
In Zhang Mengchuang's tone, a hint of admiration was evident.
Seeing Zhang Mengchuang react this way, the assistant couldn't help but show a puzzled look on his face, asking, "Director Zhang, according to our investigation, this Wang Ye seems to have no background at all."
"Why do you place such importance on him? Not only did you make that statement in public, but now you also want to introduce the young lady to Wang Ye?"
The assistant was truly baffled.
It was his responsibility to investigate Wang Ye's background.
He knew Wang Ye's background inside and out.
Yet now, Zhang Mengchuang treated Wang Ye this way, as if curing Zhang Mengchuang's son's leg warranted such treatment.
Zhang Mengchuang laughed, "Have you looked at his past deeds? Don't you find this young man interesting?"
"He is interesting, but…" the assistant still sounded perplexed.
"There's no 'but'. Those old men in Yun City have spent their lives merely as head of the Four Great Families." Between the lines, Zhang Mengchuang expressed contempt for the Family Heads of the Yuncheng Four Great Families: "Such a gem before them, and they don't know how to grasp it. Even the Fang Family, in dealing with Wang Ye, is too hesitant, their vision too narrow."
"I am different. I believe this young man will achieve even greater things than I in the future. Therefore, I am willing to invest in him right from the start."
Listening to Zhang Mengchuang say this, the assistant was shocked by his words.
He hadn't expected Wang Ye, in Zhang Mengchuang's eyes, to have such tremendous potential.
To surpass Zhang Mengchuang.
What a concept.
Zhang Mengchuang himself was already very formidable. Moreover, Zhang Mengchuang's current status wasn't achieved solely on his own.
Rather, it was a legacy accumulated over generations by his family, the Zhang family.
In this situation, there couldn't be any major mistakes; a wrong decision could doom the entire family in the annals of history.
...
The banquet ended.
Wang Ye was personally escorted to the hotel where Su Wanqing and the others were staying by Yue Guan. Yue Guan patted Wang Ye on the shoulder and, squinting his eyes, said to Wang Ye, "Wang Ye, although you are already married, I can tell that Fang Feifei likes you very much."
"For us men, having multiple wives and concubines is quite normal, especially for capable men like us. So, you better lock down Fang Feifei soon!"
The expression on Yue Guan's face was one every man understood.
"I think I'll pass." Every time Wang Ye thought about Su Wanqing and Fang Feifei, how they would often get inexplicably angry, he felt a headache coming on.
He felt that women's thoughts were the hardest thing in the world to understand; you never knew what was wrong, and suddenly they were angry.
"That's also fine. After all, as a man destined for great achievements, women can sometimes become a burden. No worries. Just take care of your affairs first, and when you've grown stronger, whatever number of women you want, that's how many you'll have!"
Seeing Yue Guan talking all about women, Wang Ye couldn't help but praise, "Young Master Yue really has some plans—managing several women so well."
Pleased by Wang Ye's compliments, Yue Guan, after further conversation with Wang Ye, promptly left.
Su Wanqing and the others were staying on the nineteenth floor of the hotel.
On the nineteenth floor, Su Wanqing had one room, Fang Feifei had another, and Wang Ye and Old Li shared another room.
Just as Wang Ye arrived on the nineteenth floor, he heard the voices of Su Wanqing and Fang Feifei.
"Grandpa Li, here are some fruits I've peeled for you. Give them a try."
"Grandpa Li, I know you like porridge, so I borrowed the hotel's kitchen to make you a pot. Taste it and see how it is."
Listening to these sounds coming from the mouths of Su Wanqing and Fang Feifei, Wang Ye knew that they were competing with each other again.
Ever since he had rescued Old Li, Su Wanqing and Fang Feifei knew they had to take good care of Old Li to show off themselves.
Although outwardly, Su Wanqing and Fang Feifei seemed to get along very well, in reality, they were always competing.
"Sigh."
Wang Ye sighed.
It looked like he was going to have to thoroughly reprimand Su Wanqing and Fang Feifei.
If he didn't give Su Wanqing and Fang Feifei a good lesson, they wouldn't know he could also be truly angry.
Creak.
Wang Ye pushed the door open.
There, Su Wanqing and Fang Feifei, one on the left and one on the right, were beside Old Li, each trying to give him something from their hands.
Old Li, being fussed over by Su Wanqing and Fang Feifei, looked somewhat helpless and seemed rather uncomfortable, yet he didn't know how to speak up for a moment.
Seeing this scene, Wang Ye directly scolded, "What are you two doing?"
Caught up in their serious competition, Su Wanqing and Fang Feifei hadn't noticed Wang Ye open the door, so they were stunned by his reprimand.
The two looked at Wang Ye.
They began to explain:
"I was feeding Grandpa Li some porridge."
"I wanted Grandpa Li to eat some fruit."
"We were taking care of Grandpa Li."
The last sentence, Su Wanqing and Fang Feifei spoke together.