The Wealthy Tycoon's Game of Life

Chapter 1321: Chapter 510: Foresight (2)

Zhou Wang was a bit speechless upon hearing this, but for Zhao Guihua, it was quite normal to have such thoughts...

No wonder people say that relationships between mothers-in-law and daughters-in-law in Huaxia are interesting. Zhou Wang and Jiang Qingkui have barely begun to be official, yet Zhao Guihua is already having all kinds of thoughts.

”Mom, who said I was going to marry Sister Qingkui?”

Zhou Wang had to stop in his tracks, intending to correct his mother’s thoughts first.

”Ah, you’re not getting married?”

Zhao Guihua was a bit confused, ”If you’re not getting married, why are you buying her a house?”

”Didn’t I just say, it’s a job benefit for her...”

”Wangwang, don’t talk to me about those things. I don’t understand them. I only know that if this woman doesn’t plan to spend her life with you, buying a house for her is like throwing money away.”

Zhao Guihua got a bit anxious, her voice also rising, ”I know you have money now, but you can’t squander it like this. By the way, what about that Su Ranran I met? Have you broken up with her or...”

”Mom, keep your voice down!”

Zhou Wang quickly glanced ahead, then pulled Zhao Guihua aside quietly, ”You’ve misunderstood. I mean I don’t have plans to marry for now, but I didn’t say I wouldn’t spend my life with Sister Qingkui...”

”?”

Zhao Guihua was even more confused, clearly understanding every word Zhou Wang said, but she had no idea what they meant together.

”Ahem, the situation is a bit complicated. You’ll understand later.”

Zhou Wang vaguely said, ”Anyway, Ranran and I are doing fine. No need to worry, I know what I’m doing.”

”You...”

Zhao Guihua wanted to say something more, but Zhou Wang quickly stopped her, ”Mom, let’s go. Everyone is waiting. You’ll understand in a couple of days.”

Zhao Guihua, feeling a bit dizzy from Zhou Wang’s explanation, saw Jiang Jiaxing and the others waiting for them and couldn’t say more, just bottled up her numerous questions.

The group took the VIP elevator to the hotel lobby, where two Toyota Alphard business vans provided by Lianjia Real Estate were already waiting, each equipped with a professional driver wearing white gloves.

Everyone got into the cars. Jiang Qingkui, who was already seated, noticed Zhou Wang still standing by the car and realized something, ”Mr. Zhou, aren’t you coming?”

”I’m not going. I still have a lot to handle.”

Zhou Wang shook his head. Though he was smiling, his gaze was evasive, ”Qingkui, I’m giving you two days off. Take good care of Uncle Jiang and the others in the Magic City. My parents are also in your care. If you need anything, contact Qianqian. She’ll assist you... Now, get going.”

Saying this, Zhou Wang signaled the driver to close the car door.

Jiang Qingkui wanted to say more, but the door had already closed, leaving her a bit too late.

As the vehicle started moving, she looked at Zhou Wang’s figure standing still through the rearview mirror, feeling unexpectedly uneasy.

She knew Zhou Wang was very filial, so theoretically, no matter what, Zhou Wang would take a day or two to accompany Zhou Dajun and his wife.

And now that the group was newly established, although there would be many trivial things, it was unlikely Zhou Wang would be personally handling them all, especially since they weren’t mere ornaments...

So Jiang Qingkui felt something was off but couldn’t quite put her finger on it.

”Qingkui, did you hear that?”

At this moment, Li Xiaolei, next to her, suddenly pulled her, looking somewhat odd, ”Our first stop is Zhongliang Sea View No.1...”

”Hmm?”

Still a bit distracted, Jiang Qingkui didn’t understand the implication.

”I just checked. This community isn’t much worse than that Tangchen Yipin, with an average price of two or three hundred thousand. The smallest unit is three hundred square meters. Do you know how much that costs?”

Li Xiaolei’s face turned a bit red, her voice trembling slightly, ”Zhou Wang, this is quite extravagant.”

Originally, Li Xiaolei thought, even if Zhou Wang bought a house for Jiang Qingkui, it wouldn’t be too shabby, but it shouldn’t exceed the top-tier residences in the Magic City. However, this seemed beyond imagination...

Extravagant?

With a bitter smile on her lips, Jiang Qingkui surprisingly didn’t feel too shocked...

Maybe because she understood Zhou Wang well, knowing that when he made a move, it wouldn’t be small. That’s why she felt like refusing?

Feeling conflicted, Jiang Qingkui subconsciously touched her abdomen, but quickly drew her hand back as if electrified.

What on earth was she thinking?

Ashamed, Jiang Qingkui looked out the window, her fingertips curling, her previously cold and elegant face blooming like a crack in spring ice, rippling silently.

...

Zhou Wang stood quietly at the hotel lobby entrance, watching the two business vans drive away, lighting a cigarette.

The reason for buying a house for Jiang Qingkui wasn’t solely for those high-sounding reasons Zhou Wang mentioned.

The proximate reason was that after last night’s strange developments, he couldn’t let Jiang Qingkui live at Tangchen Yipin right now, as the Yun sisters and others resided there, and he also kept a room for Qi Jiayi...

Given Jiang Qingkui’s personality, who knows what kind of mess she’d cause if she stayed there.

The distant reason was to eliminate some societal obstacles. ”Buying a house” was the first step in Zhou Wang’s plan.

Material possessions can’t replace everything, but in crucial moments, they’re the last straw that breaks the camel’s back.

These steps shouldn’t be taken after the incident, but sown like seeds in advance, to take root and sprout at the right moment.

Zhou Wang was no longer naive enough to expect unconditional loyalty from every woman. But since he couldn’t bear to let go, he had to cast his net, tying down Jiang Qingkui and her family thoroughly.

Even if one day Jiang Qingkui suddenly woke up, realizing the many issues between them, she wouldn’t have a choice.

That’s ”foresight.”

”Although it’s a bit despicable...”

Zhou Wang murmured.

But ever since arranging a personal assistant for Senior Sister in Beidou, Zhou Wang was no longer the innocent youth of the past, and he could now accept his changes calmly.

Lost in thought for a moment, Zhou Wang’s mind delved back into the system interface.

There, the countdown for the [Fourth Action Phase] showed just about 160 days remaining.

This action phase was highly significant, as it was the first time Zhou Wang might face the ”punishment mechanism.” If the phase failed, although he wouldn’t revert to his original state, Zhou Wang would undoubtedly suffer greatly.

After wrapping up some trivial matters and fulfilling the promise to accompany Su Ranran on a dorm trip, it would be time for him to leave temporarily.

But before that, he had one last trip to Beidou.

He had no reason to miss Senior Sister’s first solo concert.

Just as Zhou Wang was about to step forward, he suddenly felt like he had forgotten something, yet couldn’t recall what it was.

...

Just as Zhou Wang told Jiang Qingkui, the following two days were exceptionally busy for him.

Although the gala had ended, many social engagements required follow-up.

For instance, regarding the gifts of industries from influential figures like Guo Wangshan, although there were mysterious system factors influencing them, Zhou Wang couldn’t just accept them without any gestures.

Thus, he visited them one by one, delivering the first batch of invitations to the Wangyuan Commerce branch set to be established in the Magic City.

There were also more ”personal” relationships to handle, first and foremost, being Yan Baiqiu, who had been waiting to have dinner with his parents.

Yan Baiqiu seemed determined not to leave until she met Zhou Wang’s parents, resulting in Xia Xiwei temporarily putting her work aside, waiting in the Magic City.

Having no escape, Zhou Wang seized the opportunity when Jiang Jiaxing and his wife were finally tired from playing and planned to rest in the hotel, to invite his parents out alone for dinner.

”Wangwang, why do we need to have a meal with someone? Is it a business-related matter?”

Sipping tea in the restaurant’s private room, Zhou Dajun was a bit puzzled, ”It’s not quite appropriate for us to get involved in your business matters, is it?”

”Ahem, it’s not about business.”

Zhou Wang awkwardly explained, ”It’s the mother of another girlfriend of mine, who wants to meet you, so...”

”Pfft!”

Zhou Dajun spat out his tea in surprise, ”What? Another girlfriend?!”

Zhao Guihua’s eyes widened, suddenly understanding what Zhou Wang meant by ”you’ll understand in a couple of days” from earlier...

This rascal, he sure is daring!

Just a moment ago, they sent Jiang Jiaxing and his wife to their room...