Capítulo 1002: Chapter 374: He Came, He Left
“Xiao Zhou, it seems like you’re indeed more outstanding than many of your peers, but sorry, if it’s just average wealth…”
“Auntie, that’s quite a coincidence because I’m not just averagely rich.”
“You…”
Being interrupted for the third time, Yan Baiqiu was finally so angry that her body was shaking. She couldn’t help but sneer: “Oh? Then Auntie would like to hear how you’re not average.”
“Actually, Auntie, you only need to ask around a bit in the circle, and you’ll know. Recently in Beidou, my reputation should be quite significant.”
“You’re like a Dragon Lord yawning, such big talk…”
Before the extremely angry yet laughing Yan Baiqiu could say anything, suddenly there was a commotion outside the main hall door, and then Xia Xiwei’s aunt, Yan Siyun, poked her head in. Her gaze swept over Zhou Wang curiously, and then she hurriedly said:
“Sister, sorry to interrupt, but… just now the booth called, Jiang Minghao should be here.”
Yan Baiqiu understood that Yan Siyun had been eavesdropping just now and couldn’t help but give her a glare. But upon hearing that Jiang Minghao had arrived, she lost interest in scolding her sister. Just as she was about to respond, Zhou Wang asked in surprise:
“Jiang Minghao? What’s he doing here?”
This question from Zhou Wang was initially directed at Xia Xiwei, but it was overheard by Yan Baiqiu. Suddenly, her anger dissipated, and she turned to look at Zhou Wang with a half-smile.
“Xiao Zhou, you know Jiang Minghao?”
“Of course, how could I not? The famous Beidou Four Young Masters. We’ve crossed paths a few times… Not only Jiang Minghao, but I’m also quite familiar with Qiu Zeyu, Xue Peng, and Yan Lingchuan!”
Hearing the first part of Zhou Wang’s words, Yan Baiqiu had prepared her response, intending to use Jiang Minghao’s name to persuade Zhou Wang. But upon hearing the latter part of his words, she was rendered speechless again.
She felt that the composure she had cultivated over most of her life had been utterly ruined by Zhou Wang today… How could there be a young person with such a stubborn mouth?
Even the furious Yan Baiqiu couldn’t help but glance at Zhou Wang, struggling not to laugh.
This guy really knows how to boast!
Do you really know all the Beidou Four Young Masters?
“Hey, Mr. Zhou, do you know where Xue Peng is right now?”
Yan Siyun wanted to tease Zhou Wang and interjected with a question.
Zhou Wang glanced at Yan Siyun, and from her address to Yan Baiqiu earlier, he had guessed her identity—she should be Xia Xiwei’s aunt.
A woman in her thirties, dressed smartly for the office, with a great figure and decent features, she was quite a beauty, and her smiling demeanor was quite pleasing, much more so than Yan Baiqiu.
So, even though he detected her teasing, Zhou Wang didn’t mind and simply nodded: “I know, at the detention center.”
“Oh, you’re quite well-informed.”
Yan Siyun didn’t expect Zhou Wang to actually know and was surprised.
“It’s hard not to be informed since I was the one who sent him there.”
“Pfft!”
This time, Yan Siyun couldn’t hold it in.
She suddenly found Zhou Wang quite interesting, at least chatty in an enjoyable way.
Yan Baiqiu didn’t want to say anything more. She took a deep breath and quickly said to Zhou Wang:
“Xiao Zhou, so if you don’t want to embarrass yourself, you should leave now. You’re not welcome here… Siyun, come with me to greet Minghao.”
Having said that, Yan Baiqiu turned and headed outside, intending to find Jiang Minghao first and explain things to him.
“Auntie, I’ll go with you… I actually have something to discuss with him.”
Just as Yan Baiqiu and Yan Siyun were about to step out, Zhou Wang caught up with them, followed by Xia Xiwei, who had a look of amusement.
Yan Baiqiu didn’t expect Zhou Wang to be not only stubborn but also so shameless. She pretended not to see him and walked briskly outside.
Yet, Zhou Wang remained by her side, firing questions: “Auntie, may I ask what Jiang Minghao is here for? Is he also here to celebrate the old man’s birthday?”
“Xiao Zhou, I hadn’t intended to say this, but since you asked, I’ll tell you clearly.”
Yan Baiqiu stopped and coldly said: “I’m sure Xixi hasn’t told you, but Jiang Minghao and our family’s Xixi were betrothed as children. To be frank, her father and I have been making arrangements for their wedding, so if you still want to hold onto some dignity…”
“Oh, is that the case?”
Zhou Wang had actually heard Xia Xiwei mention this before but pretended to be surprised: “When we had tea the other day, Jiang Minghao didn’t mention anything about this… I must ask him what’s going on.”
Saying this, Zhou Wang, ignoring the stunned Yan Baiqiu and others, suddenly quickened his pace and walked toward the outside.
Yan Baiqiu didn’t know what Zhou Wang intended but feared a bigger misunderstanding, so she hurriedly followed. Yan Siyun and Xia Xiwei followed closely, and when they passed by the second courtyard, the other two aunts who were waiting for updates curiously peeked out to see what was happening.
Yan Baiqiu and others couldn’t catch up with Zhou Wang. By the time they reached the front yard, Zhou Wang was already shaking hands with Jiang Minghao.
“Mr. Zhou, you… how come you’re here?”
Carrying a gift and dressed formally, Jiang Minghao was indeed startled to see Zhou Wang. He instinctively shook hands with Zhou Wang and then asked in surprise.
Zhou Wang had been telling the truth today; they indeed had tea together just the other day at Jingwang Club. At that time, Jiang Minghao had ostensibly come to get a membership card, but the real aim was the Wangyuan Association, or more precisely, Zhou Wang’s “Little Blue Bottle” project.