NOVEL NEXT Chapter 220: It's actually my own cousin!
But Zhao Ruoxi had never made the call to that number.
Because, in Zhao Ruoxi's heart, there was hatred!
She hated this father.
He was alive, yet he had never come back to see her.
So, even when Zhao Ruoxi faced many difficulties, she never made the call.
"I... I'll try calling," she said.
Zhao Ruoxi was still somewhat skeptical about this matter and took out her cell phone.
Although she had never dialed the number before,
Zhao Ruoxi had hesitated many times in difficult times while looking at the business card.
Thus, she had also memorized the number on the business card.
After typing the number into her phone, Zhao Ruoxi pressed the "Call" button.
Her peach blossom eyes looked in the direction of Zhao Han.
Her heart felt uneasy.
She had a feeling that the man in front of her could very well be her father.
The phone might just ring.
But, if it did ring, what should she do next?
Should she go with this father?
But from childhood until her mother's death, her father had never been a part of her life, and she had come to think of herself as fatherless.
To go back with this father now...
Zhao Ruoxi felt an inexplicable sense of resistance in her heart.
This resistance had nothing to do with whether Zhao Han was wealthy or not.
At this moment, Zhao Ruoxi instinctively felt a strong resistance.
Ding ling ling.
Zhao Han's phone began to ring.
Zhao Ruoxi's delicate body gave a start.
As Zhao Han's phone rang, Zhao Ruoxi knew that he was indeed her father.
Zhao Han glanced at his own phone, which displayed an unfamiliar number, and seeing the change in Zhao Ruoxi's facial expression, he knew something.
He spoke to Zhao Ruoxi, "I am your father, your biological father."
"Come back to the Zhao family with me. Our Zhao family is one of the four great families in Xijiang Provincial Government. If you come back with me to the Zhao family, you'll want for nothing in terms of wealth and luxury for the rest of your life."
"And, I will also make up for the care you've lacked in your life going forward."
Zhao Han spoke persuasively, reaching out his hand toward Zhao Ruoxi.
But Zhao Ruoxi did not step forward.
Instead, she started sobbing where she stood.
Wang Ye felt Zhao Ruoxi lean her head against his back, her dampness indicating her tears, and he knew that she was crying.
Wang Ye couldn't help but be moved.
Sometimes, the bonds in this world can be truly miraculous.
Who would have thought that Zhao Ruoxi would turn out to be his cousin?
"I... I don't have a father, I can't go back with you."
After sobbing for a while, Zhao Ruoxi lifted her head and, looking at Zhao Han, spoke out.
Hearing Zhao Ruoxi's words, Zhao Han did not say much more.
Having weathered the business world for so long, sometimes, there was no need to speak at length; just a few short sentences could be enough to deduce certain things.
Zhao Han knew.
With Zhao Ruoxi's current state, no matter how much he said, it would be of no use.
"Sigh."
Zhao Han let out a sigh.
He tried to get a clear view of Zhao Ruoxi's face from behind Wang Ye, but Zhao Ruoxi was hiding so thoroughly behind Wang Ye that even a glimpse of her face was impossible.
In fact, Zhao Han had realized earlier, when he discovered that Zhao Ruoxi had his number but had never called, that taking her with him today was not going to be easy.
"You know my number."
"If you're not ready to come back with me now, that's okay too."
"But if there ever comes a time when you want to come back, just call me directly."
"The Zhao family will always welcome you back."
Having said this, Zhao Han turned his head to look at Zhao Xuan and spoke, "Let's go."
Zhao Xuan, noticing that Zhao Han was about to leave, asked, "Aren't you going to say more?"
"No more!"
Once Zhao Han turned his head, his footsteps did not stop, "Let's head back!"
"Alright then."
Zhao Xuan, seeing his father's resolute attitude, did not say anything more but simply followed behind his father, walking towards the outside of the sales office in Jinxiu Villa District.
Wu Bufeng stood to the side, witnessing everything that unfolded today.
In his eyes... there was a touch of bewilderment.
Wang Ye had declined the opportunity given by Zhao Han.
Zhao Ruoxi, facing her father, the Family Head of one of the four great families of the Xijiang Provincial Government, would enjoy endless glory and wealth if she chose to follow Zhao Han.
Yet, under such conditions, Zhao Ruoxi did not go with Zhao Han.
So...
What has happened to this society?
When did wealth and status become so worthless, so undervalued in society?
If it were him, regardless of the choice, he would have eagerly accepted it long ago.
It wouldn't matter if it was his biological father.
Even if it wasn't his biological father.
He would straightaway acknowledge him!
Bow down on his knees and call out 'Dad'!
In his confusion, Wu Bufeng turned his head to look at Zhao Han, who was about to leave, and called out:
"Dad... no, Uncle Zhao! Let me see you out."
Wang Ye watched Wu Bufeng leave the sales office in Jinxiu Villa District as well and then turned his head to look at Zhao Ruoxi.
He didn't ask Zhao Ruoxi why she didn't go back with Zhao Han.
Wang Ye merely spoke:
"The villa here is considered bought. Next, we just need Wu Bufeng to sort out some details. After that, you can live with us."
Zhao Ruoxi did not respond.
Instead, she looked towards the location of Su Wanqing and Fang Feifei.
Clearly, Zhao Ruoxi was waiting for Su Wanqing and Fang Feifei to agree before she would consent to what Wang Ye had said.
"Cousin Ruoxi, just live with us,"
"The villa is so large, it feels a bit desolate with too few people. It would be better if you lived with us."
In the hearts of Su Wanqing and Fang Feifei, there was no worry at all now.
After all, Zhao Ruoxi was Wang Ye's cousin.
If the relationship between Wang Ye and Zhao Ruoxi was of this nature, what else did they need to worry about?
They just needed to be reassured!
...
On the Ferrari 559.
On the way back, Zhao Han did not let Zhao Xuan drive by himself.
Zhao Xuan's car was driven by a driver instead.
Zhao Han and Zhao Xuan were in the same car.
Zhao Xuan, looking at Zhao Han driving, asked, "Dad, did you ask me to share the car with you because you want to tell me something?"
"Yes."
Zhao Han, hearing Zhao Xuan's question, affirmed with a response.
Then he said, "Wang Ye, what do you think of him?"
"Wang Ye?"
Zhao Xuan thought for a moment and directly commented, "Disregards everything, arrogant, someone who doesn't know the vastness of heaven and earth."
After Zhao Xuan finished,
he noticed his father's face revealing a hint of a smile.