Yang Hao didn’t wake up Meng Yuyu, who was sound asleep, and left the hotel alone.
He first went to pick up his car from the Western restaurant where they had dinner yesterday, and then picked up Xixi and Li Manni from the Fenghua Residential Area.
“Daddy, I slept in Auntie’s bed last night. Auntie smells so nice and fragrant.”
“Next time you can sleep in Auntie’s bed too….”
Once on the car, Xixi began to boast about her experience last night.
However, the little girl’s bold words stunned both Yang Hao and Li Manni, with the latter’s face flushing red.
“Kids say the darnedest things~!”
Yang Hao smiled and shook his head.
But in his heart, he silently gave Xixi a thumbs up. The child had become considerate, knowing to share good things with her dad.
This precious daughter was indeed worthy of his affection—what a filial child!
“Manni, send me the address for tonight’s gathering later.”
Li Manni’s newspaper office was right next to Fenghua Residential Area, so she arrived quickly.
Before getting out of the car, Yang Hao reminded her.
Today was the former auntie’s birthday, and the System had issued him a task.
However, Yang Hao had yet to choose the right gift.
Because the reward was linked to Li Manni’s level of surprise, the more surprised she was, the more generous the System’s reward would be. Therefore, Yang Hao was quite cautious in selecting a gift.
“Got it, Brother-in-law,” she replied and then got out of the car in front of her workplace.
She stood still and waved goodbye to Yang Hao and Xixi in the car.
After the car had driven off, she turned around and walked toward the newspaper office but was stopped by someone calling her.
And it was a very familiar voice.
Li Manni subconsciously turned around and then saw her sister Li Manshu.
The latter, holding a shopping bag, quickly walked up to Li Manni and handed her the shopping bag: “Manni, happy birthday.”
“Oh, thank you, sister.”
Since they were blood sisters and her sister had come early in the morning to give her a birthday present, Li Manni naturally couldn’t refuse.
“Who was that person who just dropped you off?”
“Manni, you’re not in love, are you?”
Li Manshu had actually arrived earlier. She was having breakfast at a breakfast shop next to the newspaper office when she saw Li Manni getting out of the car. That’s why she quickly finished her breakfast and hurried over.
“No, not at all.”
“I don’t have time for a relationship!”
Li Manni shook her head decisively.
“Manni, I’m not trying to interfere with your love life,” her sister said.
“But as someone who has been there, I must give you some advice. If you enter into a relationship, you must put economic factors first. Don’t end up like me.”
Li Manshu gave her advice earnestly.
But Li Manni didn’t like to hear this. She countered, “If you hadn’t broken up with Brother-in-law, you could be living well now.”
“You’re young; you don’t understand!”
“Things aren’t as you imagine, and marriage isn’t that simple,” Li Manshu said, striking a knowing pose. She knew that her sister had always resented her for “abandoning her husband and child,” so she quickly changed the subject: “You still haven’t told me who that person was. Even if he’s not your boyfriend, he must be pursuing you, right?”
“I can help you consider your options…”
Li Manni shook her head: “No need, the person who dropped me off was my brother-in-law.”
“Ah?”
Li Manshu paused: “How could it be him? That car looked expensive!”
She hadn’t seen the car’s brand from the breakfast shop, but the vehicle was so large that it looked far from cheap.
“Brother-in-law now has his own business and is doing quite well,” said Li Manni, unable to resist revealing her brother-in-law’s current status, still holding a grudge against her sister.
“His own business?”
“What business?”
Actually, Li Manshu’s visit to give a birthday present was also an attempt to indirectly find out about Yang Hao’s situation, because the random encounter the day before had really shocked her.
Even though he was a divorced man with a child and drowning in debt, he still had such a young and beautiful girl with him—she couldn’t understand it.
“I’m not quite sure about the specifics, but Brother-in-law is doing better than before,” Li Manni said and then, looking at the time, added, “I need to go to work.”
“Alright, be careful when you’re out reporting the news, and call me if there’s anything,” said Manshu, who also needed to leave. After setting clear boundaries with Shen Mingshan, she had been transferred to a branch office and was doing her specialty: design. She had just changed positions and had a lot to get used to.
“Yeah, you too,” Li Manni nodded, then turned and went into the newspaper office.
Li Manshu flagged down a taxi to head to her workplace. Once in the back seat, she opened the Black Car Emperor app and began browsing the large SUV category.
When she saw a car named U8, her gaze suddenly sharpened.
Because the car she had seen in the breakfast shop was this one.
Over a million??
Her ex-husband was driving a luxury car worth millions??
Li Manshu was stunned.
At the same time, her heart ached as if someone had viciously stabbed her.
Impossible!
Absolutely impossible!!
She shook her head subconsciously.
After all, when Yang Hao was with her, he only had a second-hand Maserati Ghibli.
It hadn’t been long since they divorced, and he was already driving a million-dollar luxury car!
Unless he had hidden assets!
But when they were getting divorced, she had a lawyer use unconventional means to investigate, and found that Yang Hao didn’t own any property!
Could it be that he really made it big??
This thought emerged in Li Manshu’s mind, but it sent her mood plummeting.
Belle Kindergarten entrance.
Yang Hao handed Xixi over to Jiang Yuqi.
Having resolved her misunderstanding of Yang Hao during the parent-child sports day, Jiang Yuqi was back to her usual warmth, smiling and greeting Yang Hao.
“By the way, Yang, do you have time tomorrow afternoon?”
“About fixing the range hood that we talked about…”
Jiang Yuqi suddenly spoke up as Yang Hao prepared to leave.
“Tomorrow afternoon?”
“No problem.”
Yang Hao had a full schedule today, but tomorrow he would be relatively free.
“Yang, then let’s contact through Weixun tomorrow, thank you so much!”
Mrs. Jiang had switched from calling him “Xixi’s dad” to Yang, indicating a newfound familiarity.
“It’s a small matter, no need for thanks.”
Yang Hao was quite interested in fixing range hoods and even thought about taking the time to systematically learn it because the skill was important.
After dropping off Xixi, Yang Hao was about to get in his car and leave.
Having lain in wait for a while, Fat Peng suddenly burst out from the side: “Yang, hold up a moment!”
Yang Hao turned his head to look at Fat Peng, having been so busy these past two days that he’d completely forgotten about this guy.
But the anger had long passed; after all, he’d made over three million from him!
“What’s up?” Yang Hao casually asked.
“Yang, I’ve been waiting here specifically to apologize to you!”
“I’m really sorry, it was all my fault that day. You’re the better person here, please don’t hold it against me!”
Fat Peng bowed sincerely, knowing he needed to butter up a benefactor who had tipped him seven hundred thousand.
Yang Hao nonchalantly waved his hand: “Forget about it, just go back and focus on your writing, I wish you speedy success!”
“Mm-hm, thank you, Yang.”
Fat Peng nodded, then took the initiative to invite him: “Yang, are you free today? I’d like to treat you to a meal to thank you for your support and to apologize!”
“I’ve been kind of busy lately, we can talk about it when I have time.”
“See you!”
Yang Hao certainly didn’t have time to dine with Fat Peng; his schedule was tight today. He brushed him off hastily, then strode to his car.
“Uh, take care, Yang…”
Fat Peng waved his pudgy hand somewhat awkwardly. He watched as the U8 pulled away, and rubbing his chin, he felt dejected: The benefactor was probably still mad!
Should he introduce the number one beauty of the online literature circle to Yang??
Yes, that’s doable.
A sleazy smile appeared on Fat Peng’s face.
Offering a beauty to the benefactor might just prompt Yang to tip another few hundred thousand!
Real estate office.
Yang Hao arrived to find Wang Xueru had already been waiting for a while.
The beautiful young widow was dressed in a black trench coat, paired with light-colored skinny jeans and high heels, radiating the allure of a mature woman.
Moreover, she had put on full makeup today, which made her features look even more exquisite, and her rosy lips especially tempting. She was merely sitting quietly on a bench in the waiting area, yet she was drawing the attention of many men.
Ding!
1st NPC mission refreshed.
Mission content: [Deep cleaning of range hoods]
NPC number 1 is missing your range hood repair skills.
Reward: Master Level Home Appliance Repair Skill.
This mission wasn’t prompted by the System, but was actively accessed by Yang Hao, since it was Monday and NPC missions would refresh.
Seeing this NPC’s mission, Yang Hao couldn’t help but feel a bit embarrassed, yet in his mind he was determined: Kidney-Strengthening Potion, I must have it!
Although I am strong!
I still want to be stronger!
There’s nothing wrong with that!
A man’s got to be powerful!!
“Yang.”
Upon seeing Yang Hao, Wang Xueru rose to greet him and gave him a warm hug.
To this man who often stood behind her, Wang Xueru was now very dependent.
And after learning of Yang Hao’s wealthy status, she didn’t yearn for any official title; she just hoped he would occasionally keep her company.
The most stunning woman in the venue throwing herself in his arms earned Yang Hao another wave of envious stares.
And of course, some were plainly jealous.
While the two were being affectionate, a woman wearing a black leather outfit and big sunglasses on her nose walked into the real estate office.
She had a fiery figure and a strong presence, instantly drawing away some of the attention that was on Wang Xueru.
However, that attention quickly returned to Wang Xueru as the woman with the commanding aura approached her.
Yang Hao looked at this Miss Color; her appearance was still as haughty as ever.
But Yang Hao knew that beneath her cool exterior was a passionate and colorful heart…
A great hand at playing sultry!
After a brief exchange of pleasantries, they completed the transfer procedures, and Yang Hao transferred the final payment to Huang Qing’s account.
“Pleasure doing business, I wish Miss Wang prosperity in her future endeavors.”
“If there’s anything you don’t understand, just ask me!”
With the transaction successfully completed, Huang Qing was in a good mood. She shook hands with Wang Xueru, and then with Yang Hao: “Yang, remember to visit my bar when you have time.”
As she spoke, she leaned in close to Yang Hao and added in a low voice, “The girls there are all pretty.”