Top Soldier Pursued by a Beauty

Zhao Dong furrowed his brow but entered anyway. Wang Han immediately turned to look at him, and as their eyes met, a complex emotion flashed across her face.

"What is it?" Zhao Dong asked coolly.

Wang Han bit her lip, glanced at him, then lowered her head, seemingly unsure how to speak to him.

Just then, Wang Han's mother, Li Mujing, forced an awkward smile. "Xiao Dong, it's nothing important. We just came over for a visit."

Zhao Dong scanned the room, noticing some health supplements that the Wang family had likely brought. He had a poor impression of Li Mujing and chose to ignore her, turning instead to smile at Wang Jianguo. "Uncle Wang, why are you standing outside? Come in and have a seat."

Wang Jianguo smiled, though a hint of unease also flashed across his face, as if there was something he wanted to say but couldn't bring himself to. Zhao Dong noticed the family's strange demeanor but didn't bother to ask about it. The memory of Wang Han's and Li Mujing's previous disdain was still fresh. He was only tolerating them out of respect for Wang Jianguo; otherwise, he would have already shown them the door.

Everyone entered the house and sat down, with Zhao Kangyou and Zhang Cuimei joining them at the table.

Li Mujing surveyed the surroundings, feeling puzzled. If Zhao Dong could casually give away gifts worth millions, why does his home still look so rundown?

However, Li Mujing had learned to be more tactful this time. Smiling politely at Zhao Dong, she said, "Xiao Dong, how is your job search going? Have you found anything yet?"

Zhao Dong shook his head. "Not yet. Why do you ask?"

"Well, in that case," Li Mujing smiled, "how about you come work at our family's company?"

Zhao Dong raised an eyebrow and gave Li Mujing a long look, a mirthless smile playing on his lips. "Are you being serious, or just making a polite offer?"

Li Mujing laughed awkwardly. "Of course, I'm serious... You see, the position for captain of security at our company's front gate is open right now..."

Zhao Dong paused, then asked with a strange expression, "You mean, you want me to work as a security guard for your company?"

Li Mujing was taken aback but nodded subconsciously. "Yes. It pays seven or eight thousand a month."

Zhao Dong burst out laughing, looking at her as if she were a complete fool.

Li Mujing grew increasingly awkward. "Xiao Dong, a person shouldn't be too proud to start from the bottom. No matter the job, you have to climb the ladder one step at a time."

"So, you all came here today just to ask me to be a security guard?" Zhao Dong asked, a smirk playing on his lips as he looked at the family.

At this, Wang Jianguo shot his wife a displeased look. "Mujing, what are you talking about, offering him a security job? How could Xiao Dong work as a security guard for our company? I can't believe you'd even say something like that!"

Li Mujing frowned. "Zhao Dong was just discharged from the military. Being a security captain is a perfect fit, isn't it? And the salary isn't low!"

Zhao Dong just shook his head, having lost all desire to even speak with her.

Seeing his dismissive look, Li Mujing pressed on, "Zhao Dong, I still haven't asked you about those gifts from before. How could you afford to give away something so expensive? Where did they come from?"

"That's none of your business," Zhao Dong replied flatly.

"You—you young man, I'm just trying to look out for you! What if you didn't come by those things legitimately..."

Before she could finish, Zhao Dong's gaze turned icy. "If you know how to talk, then speak properly. If not, then get out!"

Li Mujing froze. Wang Han immediately frowned and said, "Zhao Dong, watch your tone."

"I can't be bothered with either of you," Zhao Dong replied indifferently. "Completely shameless."

"You—"

Wang Jianguo quickly tried to smooth things over with an embarrassed smile. "Xiao Dong, don't mind them. This mother-daughter pair doesn't know how to talk properly. To be honest, I came here today to ask for your help with something."

Zhao Dong sipped his tea without a word. Zhao Kangyou cleared his throat and said to his son, "Xiao Dong, your Uncle Wang looked after you a lot when you were little. See if there's anything you can do to help him."

Zhao Dong wiped his mouth and said in a noncommittal tone, "Go ahead, Uncle Wang. I'll hear you out."

Only then did Wang Jianguo manage a bitter smile. "Xiao Dong, to be frank, my company is in some trouble. A client has been delaying a payment, and they owe us over four million. Right now, the company's cash flow is tight. We're depending on that money to stay afloat, but... they just won't pay."

Zhao Dong raised an eyebrow. "So they're just refusing to pay what they owe?"

"That's right..."

Zhao Dong laughed. "Then go to the police or file a lawsuit. Why come to me?"

Wang Jianguo gave a wry smile. "We've already tried everything you can think of. But the other party is very powerful and has connections. My family can't afford to offend them."

Zhao Dong shrugged. "Then what do you want from me? What could I possibly do?"

Wang Jianguo gritted his teeth. "Xiao Dong, I was thinking that since you're a military veteran, they might be wary of you because of that. You must have gotten to know some leaders during your service. I was hoping you could ask them to put in a good word for us."

Zhao Dong was rendered speechless for a moment. "You want me... to go to my former military leaders? For your money?"

Wang Jianguo smiled bitterly. "Xiao Dong, I know it's a lot to ask, but... if we don't get this money, my company will go bankrupt. I really have nowhere else to turn!"

"What about your son-in-law, Zhou Chongming?" Zhao Dong asked. "Why not ask him?"

"His family can't afford to offend that party either," Wang Jianguo sighed.

Zhao Dong continued to drink his tea in silence. Beside him, Wang Han finally lost her patience and said coldly, "Dad, let's go. Do you really think he can help? Look at him. He's too scared to even say a word."

Wang Jianguo looked at Zhao Dong with a pained expression. "Xiao Dong, is there really nothing you can do? If you can get the money back, I'm willing to give you five hundred thousand as a reward."

"Dad!" Wang Han exclaimed, exasperated. "I already told you not to count on Zhao Dong! He's useless! Look at that pathetic wimp. Anyone we grabbed off the street would be better than him."

"Wang Han, shut your mouth!" Wang Jianguo snapped. "This isn't your place to speak!"

Stunned, Wang Han glared fiercely at Zhao Dong and fell silent.

Wang Jianguo was a sharp man. Since Zhao Dong could give away such valuable gifts, he must be no ordinary person. Those gifts were probably given to him by high-ranking military leaders upon his discharge; otherwise, there's no way he could possess them. For them to give him gifts means his relationship with them is excellent. These are influential figures in the military! A single word from them could probably solve this entire mess. This was Wang Jianguo's last hope.

Zhao Kangyou sighed softly from the side. "Xiao Dong, just see if you can help your Uncle Wang. Do what you can. If you can help, then help. If not, then just let it be."

Zhao Dong's eyes narrowed as he suddenly said, "I can help. But I have one condition."

Wang Jianguo was startled, then overjoyed. "Xiao Dong, just say it. I'll agree to any condition."

Zhao Dong pointed at Wang Han. "She has to live in this little courtyard for half a month and work as a maid for me, taking care of my parents' daily needs."

His words stunned everyone. Wang Han shot to her feet and shouted furiously at Zhao Dong, "Get lost! Are you insane, Zhao Dong? Are you sick in the head?"

Zhao Kangyou and Zhang Cuimei were also shocked. "Xiao Dong, what kind of request is that? Why would you ask Xiao Han to work as a maid?"

Zhao Dong said calmly, "I can forget about the five hundred thousand. I just want her to be a maid for half a month. That's five hundred thousand for half a month's work, which comes out to over thirty thousand a day. Not a bad deal, is it?"

Flushed with humiliation and rage, Wang Han pointed a trembling finger at Zhao Dong, panting heavily. "Zhao Dong, I think you really are sick in the head! Be your maid? Go to hell!"

Zhao Dong shrugged. "Then forget it. Your family can figure out how to get the money on your own."

"Dad, let's go!" Wang Han said without hesitation. "Zhao Dong is just a bastard! You can't possibly believe his bullshit!"

However, Wang Jianguo slammed his hand on the table and roared at Wang Han, "You shut your mouth! I agree to this. You will do whatever Xiao Dong tells you!"

"Dad... what are you saying?!" Wang Han cried out in disbelief.

Ignoring her, Wang Jianguo looked at Zhao Dong and took a deep breath. "Xiao Dong, as long as you can get the money back, I'll agree on Xiao Han's behalf. If she refuses, she's no longer my daughter."

Tears instantly welled up in Wang Han's eyes. "Dad, you..."

"Your personality is far too spoiled and willful," Wang Jianguo said coldly. "It will do you good to have Zhao Dong teach you a lesson. This is for your own good!"

Zhao Dong smiled. "Alright. Since that's settled, I'll get that money for you today. Take me there."

Wang Jianguo was taken aback, then became ecstatic. "Xiao Dong, you... you're really that confident?"

"Just take me," Zhao Dong said flatly.

With her eyes red, Wang Han stared daggers at Zhao Dong from the side, cursing him ten thousand times in her head. Finally, a cold sneer formed on her face. "Zhao Dong, if you really can get the money back, I'll agree to your demand. But I bet you can't, and you'll probably just get yourself beaten to a pulp instead!"

Zhao Dong chuckled. "Then I'd like to see who in East Sea can beat me to a pulp today!"

Wang Han bit her lip, shot Zhao Dong a final cold glare, then stalked out of the courtyard and got into the car.

Zhao Dong said goodbye to his parents, got into the car as well, and they drove straight toward their destination.

They arrived at their destination quickly. As Zhao Dong looked at the company building before them, a strange expression appeared on his face.