Chapter 84 Attorney Luo is truly irresistibly charming!

The text seemed calm.

But Zhang Han could clearly feel the hidden sadness and determination between the lines.

As well as a hint of confusion and anticipation for a new life.

Thinking of Su Xiaowan's patriarchal, parasitic family that only knew how to take from her,

Zhang Han couldn't help but feel a pang of heartache.

This seemingly fragile girl had astonishing resilience in her heart.

He immediately replied,

"Okay, I understand. Be safe on the road, I will come to pick you up when the time comes."

"Don't be sad. Only by saying goodbye to the past can you welcome a better future."

"With me here from now on, that family is not worth you looking back."

After sending it, he thought for a moment and added another sentence,

"Do you need me to help you arrange a place to meet your aunt and grandmother? Or do you need me to accompany you?"

He hoped to give this girl, who was about to completely escape from the mire, as much support and warmth as possible.

Looking at the message Su Xiaowan sent, which was permeated with faint sadness and determination,

Zhang Han's heart felt like it had been gently tugged.

He could imagine how much courage it took for a girl to completely sever ties with her original family...

Even if that family mostly gave her hurt and demands, it still required immense courage and would involve such inner torment.

He immediately took his phone and walked to the floor-to-ceiling window of the hotel suite.

He dialed Su Xiaowan's number.

The phone rang twice before it was answered, and Su Xiaowan's voice, slightly nasally and trying hard to maintain calm, came from the other side,

"Hello, Brother Zhang Han..."

"Xiaowan,"

Zhang Han's voice was exceptionally gentle.

"I saw your message."

"Don't be too sad. Some people and things are not worth wasting your tears on."

"You have already done very well. Bravely live for yourself for once."

"Mm-hmm... I know."

Su Xiaowan's voice was a little choked up.

"It's just... my heart still feels a bit empty. After all, that is the place where I grew up..."

"I understand."

Zhang Han patiently comforted her.

"Saying goodbye to the past will always be a bit sad, but this means a brand new beginning."

"When you come back, everything will get better."

"You are not alone; you still have me. From now on, the place where I am is your home, and my home is your home."

He paused, and said in a more relaxed tone,

"I will pick you up on Thursday, take you to eat something delicious, welcome you back, and celebrate our Xiaowan's new life, okay?"

Listening to Zhang Han's gentle and firm words,

Su Xiaowan felt the gloom in her heart dispelled quite a bit, and a warm current surged through her whole body.

She nodded vigorously, even though Zhang Han couldn't see it.

"Okay! Thank you, Brother Zhang Han. I... I will be strong."

After comforting Su Xiaowan a few more times,

and feeling that her mood had significantly improved, Zhang Han ended the call.

He checked the time; it was already past eight in the evening.

Ruan Ruan had mentioned before that she would be livestreaming as usual at nine o'clock tonight.

Zhang Han thought for a moment, walked over to Ruan Ruan, who was fiddling with her streaming equipment on the living room sofa, and said apologetically,

"Ruan Ruan, Brother has something urgent to handle outside tonight, so I might not be able to watch your stream."

Ruan Ruan's movements while debugging the fill light paused slightly.

A flash of imperceptible disappointment crossed her eyes, but it was quickly covered by her sweet smile.

"It's okay, Brother Hanzhu, your important business comes first! I'll be fine streaming by myself!"

She acted very well-behaved and sensible, but Zhang Han could still feel that moment of dejection.

He leaned down and kissed her forehead.

"Be good, I'll try to come back early."

"Good luck with the stream, my Ruan Ruan is the best."

After seeing Zhang Han off, the moment the door closed, the smile on Ruan Ruan's face gradually faded.

She sighed softly.

Although she knew Brother Hanzhu was busy with his career and had possibly more than one woman by his side...

It was impossible for him to accompany her all the time.

But every time she saw him leave, every time she couldn't continue to stay with him,

her heart would always feel a little empty.

She walked to the huge floor-to-ceiling window, watching Zhang Han's black G-Wagon merge into the traffic downstairs and disappear.

She couldn't help but feel a little dejected.

"Ruan Ruan, come on! You can't cause trouble for Brother Hanzhu! You have to be a sensible, good girl!"

She patted her cheeks to cheer herself up.

Just then,

her phone went "ding-dong, ding-dong."

It was the group chat of her best friends named "Ruan Mianmian Support Group."

Cheng Tangtang: "@Ruan Mianmian Ruan Ruan, Ruan Ruan! Reporting a huge piece of good news!"

Cheng Tangtang: "Senior Lin Xue and I are on a flight tomorrow afternoon, arriving in Nanhai City on time! Are you surprised? Are you shocked?"

Manager Lin Xue: "Mm, everything is handled. I'll be there tomorrow, and we'll help you with your stream to support you."

Cheng Tangtang: "That's right! With this master and Senior Lin Xue here, we guarantee your stream will be top-tier! Let Brother Hanzhu see how popular our Ruan Ruan is! Let him feel more of a sense of crisis and treasure you even more!"

Ruan Ruan looked at the active messages in the group.

The little bit of disappointment from just now was instantly dispelled, and a bright smile bloomed on her face again.

Ruan Ruan: "Really? That's great! Tangtang, Senior Lin Xue! I missed you guys so much! I'll come pick you up tomorrow!"

Cheng Tangtang: "Must! Wait for us! By the way, is the big boss Emperor Zhu not there today?"

Ruan Ruan: "Brother Hanzhu... he went out for something tonight."

Cheng Tangtang: "Oh ho~ Understand, understand, big bosses are all busy. It's okay, tomorrow we sisters will reunite and have fun together!"

With the comfort of her best friends and the upcoming company,

Ruan Ruan's mood completely turned from cloudy to sunny.

She pulled herself together and began to carefully prepare for tonight's livestream.

Nine in the evening.

The livestream started on time.

Ruan Ruan's livestream room was not what it used to be.

With Zhang Han's huge tips and the platform's traffic support, her popularity was very stable.

Just a few minutes after starting, the number of online viewers easily exceeded fifty thousand.

The live comments scrolled by quickly.

"Good evening, Mrs. Zhu! Clocking in on time!"

"Mrs. Zhu is so beautiful today too! Is this Hanfu new? It looks good!"

"Came specifically to support Mrs. Zhu! Requesting Emperor Zhu to appear!"

"Is Emperor Zhu coming to check in today? Looking forward to the tycoon's arrival!"

"Ruan Mianmian, sing! Sing! Want to hear you sing 'Qian Si Xi'!"

Looking at the enthusiastic comments filling the screen,

Ruan Ruan beamed with joy and skillfully interacted with the audience, temporarily burying her longing for Zhang Han deep in her heart.

...

The next day, Wednesday.

Zhang Han slept until after ten in the morning before waking up naturally.

Lin Yuxin was no longer by his side, leaving only a faint fragrance.

She had to go to work today.

She must have gotten up and left quietly long ago.

Zhang Han stretched, picked up the phone by the bedside, and found quite a few messages.

There was concern from Lin Yuxin on her way to work.

"Are you awake? Breakfast is warming in the kitchen, remember to eat. Love you."

There was longing sent by Ruan Ruan in the morning.

"Good morning, Brother Hanzhu~ A day of missing you has started! (Cute kitten good morning.jpg)"

There were also some irrelevant messages from friends or groups.

Additionally, there was a message from Luo Xiaoyue, sent half an hour ago.

"Mr. Zhang, the public prosecution materials for the Chen Min case are basically prepared."

"There are some details that need to be discussed with you again."

"Also, regarding the stock market, I have some personal questions I would like to ask."

"I wonder if you are free to meet this morning or at noon?"

Zhang Han rubbed his eyes and began his daily "time management" as a tycoon.

He first replied to Lin Yuxin.

"Just woke up, will eat breakfast immediately. Remember to eat on time too, don't be too tired. See you tonight."

Accompanied by a kissing emoji.

Then he replied to Ruan Ruan.

"Morning Ruan Ruan, Brother misses you too. I'll come find you in the afternoon and take you to eat something delicious."

Finally, he replied to Luo Xiaoyue.

"Lawyer Luo, noon is convenient. You pick the place, just send it to me."

This feeling of maneuvering between different women and arranging time,

although a bit exciting, really required careful planning.

Zhang Han couldn't help but smile, got up, walked to the kitchen, and enjoyed the breakfast of love prepared for him by Lin Yuxin.

...

Eleven-thirty in the morning.

Zhang Han appeared on time in a private room of a teahouse with a quiet environment and good privacy.

Luo Xiaoyue had already arrived.

She was wearing a sharp-cut navy blue suit skirt today, paired with simple pearl earrings.

As always, she was capable and elegant, with a cold temperament.

"Mr. Zhang, very punctual."

Luo Xiaoyue nodded slightly, signaling Zhang Han to sit down.

"How could I be late when Lawyer Luo requested a meeting."

Zhang Han smiled and sat down, and the waiter soon served fragrant tea.

The two first talked about the progress of the Chen Min case.

Luo Xiaoyue introduced it professionally.

"The procuratorate has basically finished the review, and they will soon file a public prosecution against Chen Min and her main accomplices."

"The chain of evidence is very complete, and the sentences they face will not be short."

"In addition, I will also follow up on the civil compensation part to ensure your maximum interests."

Zhang Han nodded.

"Thank you for your hard work, when Lawyer Luo handles things, I am at ease."

After talking about business, the topic naturally turned to stocks.

Luo Xiaoyue picked up her teacup and asked seemingly casually.

"The few ST stocks that Mr. Zhang was optimistic about before have not been performing well in the recent market trend."

"They... seem to still be in a downward channel?"

Zhang Han took a sip of tea, calm and composed.

"Mm, I know. Short-term fluctuations are normal; what I value is long-term value."

"The logic hasn't changed, so I won't panic."

The confidence and calmness in his tone made Luo Xiaoyue secretly admire him.

She had also bought a little bit herself.

Although the amount didn't mean much to her, watching the floating loss in her account made her a bit nervous.

Seeing Zhang Han sitting so steadily like a fisherman, she felt much more at ease.

Just then,

Luo Xiaoyue's phone rang.

She glanced at the caller ID, her brows furrowed almost imperceptibly, and she said "Sorry" to Zhang Han.

Then she walked to the window to answer the phone.

Although Luo Xiaoyue lowered her voice, Zhang Han's keen hearing still captured some of the content.

On the other end of the phone, it seemed to be a young male voice, with an enthusiastic tone.

It even carried a bit of ingratiation.

He kept inviting Luo Xiaoyue to dinner in the evening.

Saying things like "Although the case is closed, I still have some follow-up thoughts I want to discuss with Lawyer Luo."

"I know a newly opened Japanese restaurant that is very good."

And other similar words.

Luo Xiaoyue's response was quite concise and formulaic.

"Mr. Wang, thank you for your kindness, but it is not necessary."

"The case has already concluded, relevant matters can be communicated via email."

"I have arrangements tonight... Sorry, I still have a client here, I'm hanging up."

After ending the call,

Luo Xiaoyue walked back to her seat, a trace of imperceptible helplessness on her face.

Zhang Han curled his lips into a playful smile and teased,

"Lawyer Luo is truly infinitely charming, your pursuers are calling you even during work hours?"

Luo Xiaoyue rubbed her brow, rarely revealing a bit of irritation.

"It's not some pursuer, it's a client from a previous case."

"The case was solved long ago, but he always finds various reasons to try to ask me out, it's annoying."

She paused and added,

"I have my own principles as a lawyer, I never have too much contact with clients outside of work, keeping public and private matters separate."

"Oh? Keeping public and private separate?"

Zhang Han leaned forward slightly, his gaze carrying a bit of inquiry and banter.

Looking into Luo Xiaoyue's cold eyes, he asked with a smile,

"Then what about me? Is Lawyer Luo also... handling things strictly professionally like that with me?"

As soon as his words fell,

Luo Xiaoyue's action of holding the tea paused imperceptibly.

The private room fell silent, with only the faint fragrance of tea rising in curls.