58: Ye Wuhuan

"Zhang Wei, I'm telling you, even if Qin Shou and I aren't involved, it's not going to be you. We've been over for a long time, do you understand?"

Zhu Xinyao spoke with finality, fearing Qin Shou would misunderstand that she still had any ties to Zhang Wei.

"That's enough, stop here and let me out!"

Although Zhu Xinyao was indeed attractive, Qin Shou didn't mind taking small advantages or flirting occasionally, but he was too lazy to get involved in such a complicated love triangle. He wasn't short of women, and as for completing the task of winning over Zhu Xinyao, he wasn't in a hurry at all; everything would happen naturally.

"Ah? You're leaving already?"

Hearing that Qin Shou was leaving, a strange reluctance welled up in Zhu Xinyao's heart.

"I have urgent matters to attend to. Let's skip dinner today. Consider it a meal I owe you, and I'll make it up to you later."

After speaking, Qin Shou said to Zhang Wei, who was driving: "Zhang Wei, hurry up and let me out."

"Hmph, if it weren't for Mayor Ren's sake, do you think I'd be willing to give you a ride?!"

Zhang Wei grumbled dismissively, then without another word, he quickly pulled over, fearing Qin Shou wouldn't get out. He was counting on having some alone time with Zhu Xinyao.

"Consider this incident a favor I owe you. Thanks. Regarding the North City Suburbs matter, I'll keep it in mind. I'll help you when I get the chance."

Qin Shou patted Zhang Wei's shoulder, his tone sincere, then opened the car door and got out.

Although Zhang Wei clearly harbored some hostility towards Qin Shou, Qin Shou was not such a petty person, and he was clear about favors and grudges. If Zhang Wei hadn't appeared suddenly today, Qin Shou believed he would have been in grave danger, so Qin Shou acknowledged this favor.

Qin Shou didn't like owing favors and had to repay them when he had the chance.

However, Zhang Wei clearly didn't appreciate it, saying disdainfully: "Oh please, I never expected a Bodyguard like you to be able to help me."

"You can drop me off here; I need to go back too."

Seeing that Qin Shou had already left, Zhu Xinyao also lost interest in staying in the car, and she prepared to get out.

"Hehe, Yaoyao, how about I drive you back? I don't have anything to do anyway."

Seeing this, Zhang Wei immediately seized the opportunity and asked tentatively.

"Zhang Wei, I beg you, please stop pestering me, okay? Let's make it clear today: I don't like you, and there's no possibility between us.

In the past, I did fancy your money and thought being with you would lead to a comfortable life, but my thoughts are different now. I no longer want to rely on a man to support myself. I want to live by my own efforts. Although it will be hard to rely on myself, at least my heart will be at peace, and I'll live with less worry."

Zhu Xinyao looked at Zhang Wei and spoke calmly and firmly, not wanting to give Zhang Wei any more illusions or hope. After speaking, she also got out of the car.

However, after getting out, she had intended to find Qin Shou to say something, but found that Qin Shou had already vanished, with no trace of him.

She felt a little lost, and an indescribable emotion, eventually she could only unhappily take a taxi home by herself.

"Damn it, what the hell is going on! This is truly unlucky!"

Zhang Wei watched Zhu Xinyao's retreating figure, cursed gloomily, and then punched the steering wheel hard, thinking to himself, am I really that bad? I'm not even as important as a Bodyguard in Zhu Xinyao's heart.

Just as Zhang Wei punched, his phone suddenly rang.

Zhang Wei picked up his phone and saw that the caller ID was his father, Zhang Zhicheng.

Zhang Wei didn't dare to delay and quickly answered the call.

"Hello, Dad, is something wrong?"

"Where the hell have you been, kid? Why haven't I seen you all day? And you're not answering your phone."

Zhang Zhicheng's tone on the other end of the phone was somewhat displeased, clearly annoyed that Zhang Wei was nowhere to be seen all day.

"Didn't I follow your instructions and go look for that guy named Qin Shou? I've been busy with this matter, which is why I didn't get a chance to reply."

Zhang Wei quickly explained, fearing he would anger his father.

"Hmph! At least you're somewhat sensible and know to listen to me. How's it going? Any progress?"

Zhang Zhicheng's tone softened slightly when he heard that Zhang Wei was following his instructions.

"Dad, you've got it wrong. He's not important at all. This guy is just a personal Bodyguard to Mayor Ren. I've already kicked him out of the car, hehe."

Zhang Wei looked smug.

"What? You kicked him out of the car? You idiot, you're shortsighted! Have you ever seen Mayor Ren treat any of her personal Bodyguards with that attitude? And you just drove him away!"

Zhang Zhicheng on the other end of the phone was furious when he heard that Zhang Wei had actually driven Qin Shou away. He immediately launched into a furious tirade over the phone, feeling utterly disappointed.

"This, Dad... don't be angry, please listen to my explanation first! I actually saved his life today, and he personally promised to owe me a favor. He also said that regarding the North City Suburbs bidding, he would try to put in a good word for me with Mayor Ren and help me speak up."

Zhang Wei was startled by Zhang Zhicheng's scolding, his body trembling slightly. He quickly told him about Qin Shou's promise to help him, trying to appease his father's anger.

"Hmph! Forget it, let's put that matter aside for now and talk about it later. Right now, I have something more important for you to do, and you must handle this perfectly; there can be absolutely no mistakes!"

Hearing his son say that Qin Shou owed him a favor and had also promised to speak up for him regarding the North City Suburbs bidding, Zhang Zhicheng's anger subsided slightly.

"Dad, just give your orders. No matter what it is, I will do my utmost to ensure it's handled perfectly and won't disappoint you."

Zhang Wei immediately thumped his chest, promising when he heard his father say he had something more important for him to do.

"I just received news that Young Master Ye of the Yanjing Ye Family, Ye Wuhuan, will be arriving in the City tomorrow at 3 PM. Young Master Ye is a key figure groomed by the Yanjing Ye Family, one of the five great families of Yanjing, for this generation. He is one of the future heirs of the Ye Family, possessing immense prestige and an extraordinary status.

The reason your father and I have achieved today's success and status in the City is largely because your mother's family once had a minor, insignificant connection with the Ye Family. That's how we got to where we are today.

Tomorrow, you must ensure that you serve Young Master Ye Wuhuan well. You must make him satisfied and happy, do you understand?

Remember, do not cause me any trouble! Don't let me keep feeling that I only see your elder brother, Zhang Yida, and not you!

If you can make Young Master Ye comfortable, even if you can't inherit our Zhang Family's assets in the future, it will be enough for you to live a life of wealth and prosperity forever, enjoying endless riches!"

Hearing the words "Ye Family," Zhang Wei gasped, nodded solemnly, and his tone became exceptionally serious: "Dad, don't worry, I will handle this matter well for you and definitely won't disappoint you."

The Yanjing Ye Family, that was an absolutely super powerful family in the Dragon Kingdom, with deep roots and immense influence, truly standing at the pinnacle of power.

Zhang Zhicheng's legal wife, who was the mother of Zhang Wei's elder brother, Zhang Yida, held such a high position in the Zhang family precisely because her family was distantly related to the Ye Family, having a very remote kinship.

It was this slight connection that allowed Zhang Zhicheng to leap from an unknown small businessman to one of the few tycoons in the City, which shows how terrifying the Ye Family's power and how immense its influence were.

Zhang Wei knew very well that the vast majority of the Zhang Family's assets would undoubtedly go to his elder brother, Zhang Yida, in the future. There was no question about it.

After all, Zhang Wei was the son of a mistress, which inherently put him at a disadvantage in terms of status. Moreover, the one who truly held absolute authority and could make final decisions in the Zhang Family was not his father, Zhang Zhicheng, but Zhang Zhicheng's wife, Yuan Xiulan.

Because Zhang Zhicheng's ability to get rich and achieve his current status and success in the City largely depended on Yuan Xiulan's family's meager connection to the Ye Family.

Therefore, Zhang Zhicheng's special arrangement for him to receive Young Master Ye Wuhuan from the Ye Family this time, without even thinking, was clearly to pave the way for Zhang Wei's future and lay the groundwork for his development.

Zhang Zhicheng wanted to use this opportunity to let Zhang Wei make an appearance before Ye Wuhuan, striving to leave a good impression on Young Master Ye. If he could thereby gain the Ye Family's appreciation and support, Zhang Wei's future would be limitless.

Even if he couldn't inherit the Zhang Family's main assets in the future, it would be enough for him to live a life of wealth and prosperity forever, free from worries about food and clothing. He understood that this was one of his few opportunities to change his destiny, and he had to seize it firmly.