Supremely Talented Tyrant

"It doesn't matter if you don't have it, you still have a share in this land," Chen Dexing sighed. Although he felt somewhat disappointed because Chen Zhiyan hadn't been able to resolve Hao Jian's issues, it didn't affect Chen Dexing's trust in Hao Jian at all.

"How can this be? There's an old saying, 'no work, no pay,' I dare not accept such a valuable gift," Hao Jian said with a bitter smile, feeling somewhat helpless. The old man had just met him and was already giving such a valuable gift, leaving Hao Jian at a loss for words.

"Hao Jian, I'm not afraid to tell you outright, I'm giving you this land not without strings attached—you have to promise me that you will take good care of Zhiyan in the future," Chen Dexing said, his main concern being Chen Zhiyan.

"Old man, look at what you're saying, even without this land, I would still take good care of her, after all, we have been classmates for so many years," Hao Jian said with a mix of laughter and tears, Chen Dexing was really underestimating him.

"I know, I didn't mean it that way, you also know that the land is valuable, it would be such a waste to just sell it. But Zhiyan is not business-minded, even if I handed the land over to her, I'm afraid she wouldn't be able to capitalize on it," Chen Dexing said with a bitter smile. If Chen Zhiyan had such abilities, he wouldn't have needed to rely on Hao Jian.

"Then how do you know I can handle it? I know nothing about running a business," Hao Jian gently refused.

"My eyes are sharp, you can't fool me," Chen Dexing said somewhat proudly, his murky eyes squinting into slits: "If you were just an ordinary teacher, you wouldn't have been able to scare off those two scoundrels. I believe in your abilities."

"This..." Hao Jian hesitated.

"Hao Jian, just listen to my dad, as a man, shouldn't you have your own career? I also believe you can do well, and then you just need to give me dividends every year. I really don't understand business matters," Chen Zhiyan also chimed in from the side.

"Alright…" Hao Jian reluctantly agreed, and what Chen Zhiyan said made sense. After all, a man should indeed have his own career. Shu Ya's company was hers, and although he was one of the major shareholders, it was ultimately not his own.

Seeing Hao Jian agree, Chen Dexing appeared very excited. His aged hands, looking like withered branches, tightly clung to Hao Jian and wouldn't let go. "Hao Jian, our Chen family fell into decline because of me. I hope to see it rise again through you before I die. You... you must not disappoint me!"

...

After dropping off Chen Zhiyan at her home, Hao Jian then drove back to his own.

Upon arriving at the doorstep, however, he saw Lv Shaowei standing there, and at that moment, Tongtong was very unwillingly walking down from the car.

Ruo Lan came out from inside and seeing Tongtong coming back in Lv Shaowei's car, her expression turned gloomy. She scolded Tongtong, "Tongtong, didn't I tell you that Mommy would come to pick you up? Why bother uncle?"

"It wasn't me bothering uncle, he insisted on bringing me back," Tongtong pouted her lips, looking as if she could hang a kettle off them in injury.

"Don't blame the child, I just happened to be passing by," Lv Shaowei said with a face full of smiles, still unwilling to give up, he couldn't believe that he was worse than some "loser."

Ruo Lan was about to scold Lv Shaowei, but seeing Hao Jian appear, she suddenly changed her demeanor and smiled warmly, "Well, thank you very much. How about I get you a glass of water?"

Seeing this, not just Hao Jian, even Lv Shaowei was taken aback, unable to fathom why this woman had suddenly changed her attitude so drastically.

However, this was naturally good news for Lv Shaowei; he thought: Could this woman have had an epiphany?

Given Ruo Lan's apparent interest, Lv Shaowei certainly wasn't going to refuse, and he happily followed her inside. When he saw Hao Jian, he purposely gave him a provocative look.

"Little kid, still trying to compete with me for a woman? You're still too green!"

Hao Jian couldn't help but frown, but after Lv Shaowei went in, he asked Ruo Lan, "Ruo Lan, why is he here?"

Ruo Lan puffed her cheeks and said with some resentment, "What's it to you? Do I have to report to you when I receive a guest?"

"Uh…" Hao Jian was at a loss for words and couldn't help but feel confused. Was this woman on something today?

"But this guy is no good, you know that," Hao Jian pleaded, Lv Shaowei clearly had a family yet was still seducing other women, and was shamelessly using a child as an excuse, clearly with nefarious intentions. Being with such a man, Ruo Lan would definitely suffer.

"Choosing what kind of man I want is my freedom, I will absolutely not let it affect my emotions again, absolutely not!" With those words, Ruo Lan slammed the door and went inside.

"Has this woman lost her mind?" Hao Jian stood dumbfounded at the door, unable to comprehend what had just happened.

"Miss Ruo Lan, I had no idea you cared so much about me, I'm truly touched," Lv Shaowei inside thought Ruo Lan was interested in him, nearly drooling in excitement.

But at that moment, Ruo Lan, her face stern, coldly replied, "Hurry up and drink, then leave!"

"..." Lv Shaowei was stunned—Ruo Lan had just welcomed him with a smile and then abruptly changed, what did it mean?

...

Meanwhile, Hao Jian had returned to his own home, puzzled, he asked, "Shu Ya, what's wrong with Sister Lan today?"

Shu Ya, who was folding clothes, turned around, equally puzzled, "Her? How would I know what's wrong with her?"

"She just blew up at me for no reason," Hao Jian said with a look of grievance, feeling that he hadn't done anything wrong.

Shu Ya chuckled coldly, "That's probably because you're too annoying."

"Nonsense, I look like Pan An, how could she possibly dislike me? I guess it's because she loves me too much, and because she can't have me, she's furious," Hao Jian said narcissistically.

Shu Ya stared blankly, this jerk actually knew?

However, seeing the earnest look on Hao Jian's face, Shu Ya was certain this guy definitely had no clue; he was just putting on airs.

Upon realizing this, Shu Ya slightly relaxed and then handed Hao Jian a suit, "This is a suit I just bought; come with me to a banquet tonight."

"Banquet? What banquet?" Hao Jian looked uncomfortable, as he loathed mingling with high society and didn't want to face those hypocrites.

"The International Finance Summit, organized by a Huaxia business organization. Some of Huaxia's most notable figures will be there, and I'm fortunate to have been invited," Shu Ya replied, though usually, with her status, she wouldn't qualify to attend such a grand event.

Though Shu Ya Group is among the top in Hua City, it doesn't qualify to participate in international conferences like this.@@novelbin@@

Her invitation was simply because the organizer wanted to give face to Xu Donghe, after all, Shu Ya was his business partner.

Of course, this was all thanks to Hao Jian, who enabled Shu Ya to stand at the pinnacle of the world, gathering with countless top business elites from around the globe.

"Can I not go?"

"You try not going!" Shu Ya glared.

"Son of a b****!" Hao Jian muttered, annoyed.

"F***! You dare curse in front of me?" Shu Ya immediately became upset.

Hao Jian couldn't help but laugh and cry, "Big sister, didn't you just curse too?"

"It's not the same!" Shu Ya retorted coquettishly.

"How is it different?" Hao Jian asked with a sneer.

"I'm prettier!" Shu Ya declared proudly; being around Hao Jian had thickened her skin, so much so that she said it as if it were the most natural thing, leaving Hao Jian stunned. Wasn't shamelessness his trademark?

Robbed of his trademark, could Hao Jian tolerate it?

"Bullshit, I'm also very handsome!" Hao Jian retorted angrily. Discover exclusive tales on My Virtual Library Empire

"Can handsomeness be used as money? Can it swipe an ATM?" Shu Ya scoffed derisively, what use is being handsome when beauty is truly valuable today?

"Why not? Didn't you chase after me because I am handsome, even insisting on financially supporting me! Ordinary handsomeness might be useless, but it has to be standout like mine!" Hao Jian replied with disdain, didn't Shu Ya covet his good looks back then?

Shu Ya snorted, "If it weren't for a despicable little person taking advantage of me while I was asleep, doing things he shouldn't have, would I fall for your ugly ass?"

With that, Shu Ya no longer wanted to interact with this narcissistic man and walked outside.

Ugly ass? Am I an ugly ass? She actually called me an ugly ass? Hao Jian was shocked, as if struck by lightning, and couldn't recover for a long time.

After a long while, he finally gestured spasmodically with his facial muscles, muttering to himself, "Impossible, that absolutely can't be her true thoughts, she must have said that just to insult me, ha ha… ha ha ha ha…"

...

Not only did Shu Ya take Hao Jian along, but she also specifically invited Ruo Lan and her daughter; after all, invited guests could bring family members.

However, in the car, Ruo Lan remained silent the whole time, her face expressionless. Seeing her mother unhappy, Little Tongtong didn't dare to be naughty and sat quietly next to her, making the atmosphere in the car awkward.

Noticing this, the corners of Shu Ya's mouth seemed to curl into a faint smile, as if she had realized something.

Jinxiu Villa, Hua City's most luxurious private clubhouse, which typically only catered to the elite. Money alone couldn't grant access here.

Yet today, the usually tranquil and elegant Jinxiu Villa was bustling, best described as a swarm of guests. Business elites from around the world had gathered here this evening.

Just then, two grand rows of car fleets entered Jinxiu Villa; the first to step out of the vehicle was a refined young man in an immaculate white suit. His long, flowing hair didn't make him look effeminate but rather more dashing and unrestrained. Coupled with his delicate features, many socialites were taken aback upon seeing him.

"He's here, Kong Xiaozhen is here!" a stir went through the crowd, men looking at him with respect and women with adoration.