Chapter 319: A Change of Mind
When Wang Chenning returned to Zhao Xiao'an's place, she was already awake, lying in bed and scrolling through her phone.
Wang Chenning slid right into the bed with her and pulled her into his arms.
Zhao Xiao'an quickly sat up, desperately covering her chest. "We agreed you wouldn't bully me. I'm getting up now. You rest for a bit. I'm going to take a shower, and then I'll treat you to dinner."
After speaking, she threw the entire blanket over Wang Chenning, scurried into the bathroom, and even locked the door from the inside.
Seeing this, Wang Chenning couldn't help but laugh.
While Zhao Xiao'an was showering, he scrolled through Weibo. He noticed that the voices criticizing him had died down. The posts attacking him were no longer on the trending list, though they could still be found through a search. It seemed his counterattack was having some effect.
But Wang Chenning wasn't satisfied with this. He wanted to drag the mastermind out from behind the scenes and teach them a harsh lesson.
He didn't want anything like this to happen a second time.
No matter who it was, anyone who dared to oppose him would face consequences they couldn't bear.
Zhao Xiao'an dawdled in the bathroom for nearly an hour before coming out.
When she emerged, she was already dressed and had her makeup on.
"You're looking so much better, so much prettier than when I first met you!" Wang Chenning stepped forward and pinched Zhao Xiao'an's cheek, teasing with a smile, "Shouldn't you be thanking me properly?"
"You still want me to thank you?!" Zhao Xiao'an slapped his hand away, but her voice was coy and soft. "Hmph, you annoying brute. You have no idea how to be gentle with a lady. Good thing it's not summer, or how could I possibly show my face?"
"What's wrong?" Wang Chenning deliberately put on a puzzled look. "Why couldn't you show your face in the summer? You have a great body and beautiful legs. In the summer, you'd make everyone swoon!"
Zhao Xiao'an kicked at Wang Chenning and said resentfully, "I have bruises in several places, you hateful brute. If you dare do this to me again in the summer, just see how I'll deal with you!"
Wang Chenning couldn't help but laugh, which only annoyed Zhao Xiao'an more. She retaliated with a flurry of mock punches and kicks.
After accompanying Zhao Xiao'an for a stroll and having dinner together, Luo Yuqing came looking for him.
When he went out to dinner with Zhao Xiao'an, Wang Chenning had already told Luo Yuqing about it.
Although Luo Yuqing was full of jealousy, she didn't lose her temper.
Because Wang Chenning had been a little too rough with her, Zhao Xiao'an didn't have the energy to stay out for long, pulling him back around eight o'clock.
She had an interview tomorrow, and a live broadcast in the afternoon, so she had to get some rest tonight.
However, she didn't feel comfortable about Luo Yuqing. Seeing that Luo Yuqing wanted to discuss something with Wang Chenning, she had them meet at her place.
Luo Yuqing didn't refuse.
After arriving at Zhao Xiao'an's place, Luo Yuqing brought up the online dispute and shared her speculation. "Perhaps someone is trying to use you to start a fight with the Zhao family! I have a feeling that someone from the Zhao family is definitely fanning the flames in this incident."
Luo Yuqing's words startled Zhao Xiao'an.
However, she immediately understood what Luo Yuqing meant, and she couldn't help but feel even more indignant.
It wasn't just the Zhao family; all of the other major families had internal conflicts.
Both Zhao Xiao'an and Luo Yuqing were well aware of the internal strife within the Zhao family.
Zhao Xiao'an herself wasn't ambitious, but it wasn't impossible that some members of the Zhao family wanted to use her, or even Wang Chenning, to achieve some goal.
The thought made Zhao Xiao'an's heart burn with anger.
Luo Yuqing thought differently from Zhao Xiao'an. If the Zhao family really wanted to use Wang Chenning, then she could also use the situation to gain some benefits.
The Luo family also had its internal disputes, and Luo Yuqing also wanted to claim a large piece of the pie.
Using Wang Chenning to get a bigger and bigger piece of the pie was inevitable.
But at the same time, Luo Yuqing didn't want Wang Chenning to be used as someone's pawn, only to end up with nothing but a mess.
Therefore, she would never allow anyone to frame Wang Chenning or ruin his reputation.
After listening to Luo Yuqing's explanation, Wang Chenning said, "I will investigate this thoroughly. I don't need conclusive evidence; just knowing roughly who's behind it is enough. Anyone who wants to ruin me or kill me, I'll return the favor in spades. I'll make the people who want to embarrass me learn that the consequences for provoking me are dire. I'll make everyone understand not to cross me lightly, or they'll face consequences they can't possibly handle."
"Alright, Mr. Awesome, are you done?" Hearing the warning in Wang Chenning's tone, which seemed directed at them as well, Luo Yuqing rolled her eyes repeatedly. "I'd love to see just how you're going to handle this!"
"Then just watch!" Wang Chenning ignored her snarky attitude.
After talking for a while longer, Luo Yuqing made an excuse about having other things to do and left first.
As she was leaving, she gave Wang Chenning a meaningful look.
A while after Luo Yuqing left, Wang Chenning helped "condition" Zhao Xiao'an for a bit longer.
Zhao Xiao'an couldn't handle Wang Chenning's continuous "affection" and drove him away.
"Go home and get some sleep. You've just gotten back and have a lot to deal with, so take care of that first! I have things to do tomorrow and I'm going home tomorrow night. You can come back and help me 'condition' the day after tomorrow, okay?"
Wang Chenning naturally agreed and obediently went back.
After leaving Zhao Xiao'an's place, he sent a message to Luo Yuqing.
"I'm nearby!" Luo Yuqing replied instantly. "Wait for me at the intersection, I'll come pick you up!"
In less than five minutes, Wang Chenning saw Luo Yuqing's massive Land Rover appear in his line of sight.
After the car stopped, Luo Yuqing swung her long legs over and moved to the passenger seat, letting Wang Chenning drive.
"Always trying to be lazy!" Wang Chenning said as he got into the driver's seat, giving her a squeeze. "You can't be lazy later, though."
"In your dreams!" Luo Yuqing rolled her eyes again. "I'm the type of woman who enjoys herself. I'm so tired from work every day, I'm not going to wear myself out with you! You have to help me relax. Otherwise, if I work myself to death, there'll be no one left to love you."
"Fine, fine, I won't make you work for it, alright? If you're tired, you can just lie around at home every day. I'll earn money and support you!"
"Now that's more like it!" Wang Chenning's words made Luo Yuqing beam. Then she got down to business. "Yesterday, I accidentally overheard my parents talking about me. They said that once I find a good man to marry and have my own family, they can finally say they've done right by my birth parents!"
"They told you? That you were adopted?" Wang Chenning looked at Luo Yuqing with a shocked expression. "Did you think you were their biological daughter before this?"
"No one ever told me I wasn't their biological daughter!" Luo Yuqing said, a little sadly. "I always thought that the blood of the Luo family flowed in my veins. But I didn't ask them. With something like this, if they don't bring it up themselves, asking just makes it more awkward."
Wang Chenning asked in a low voice, "You've already confirmed it? Did you secretly get a DNA paternity test?"
"Yes!" Luo Yuqing nodded. "The test results ruled out any biological relationship between us."
Wang Chenning sighed.
Luo Yuqing continued, "I was disappointed, but I also feel very lucky. In any case, in this lifetime, I must have a son for you. I'm going to raise our son to be the most monstrous genius, even more incredible than you!"
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