Chapter 1590 - 637: Dear Zhou_2
Is this what a date is supposed to be like!
After a few seconds of silence, Jin Zhixiu couldn’t hold back and said with feigned indifference, "President, have you figured out how to deal with Jenny’s mother? It seems to me like you’re not worried at all... Director Han isn’t easy to get along with, and Jenny herself said that even her father often doesn’t dare to oppose Director Han’s decisions."
"And I remember Jenny once said that she has an aunt who works at Jinwa Platform."
Zhou Wang, who was editing a message, looked up at Jin Zhixiu in surprise upon hearing this, but then felt relieved. It was normal for such a financial tycoon family to have a few relatives working in official capacities.
"We’ll deal with things as they come, but I hope she’s just trying to scare me; otherwise, I fear the one to regret it won’t be me."
Zhou Wang casually responded while chatting on his phone with Charles, who almost replied to him instantaneously.
What surprised Zhou Wang was Charles’s enthusiastic attitude, one might even describe it as excited.
After Zhou Wang took the initiative to contact him, Charles was eagerly enquiring about Zhou Wang’s itinerary in Korea, as if he couldn’t wait to meet Zhou Wang tonight and have a deep conversation with him...
Although Zhou Wang felt slightly uncomfortable with such passion from a man, he also perceptively realized another fact.
That he and Charles weren’t merely business partners—they should have reached the level of "friends." During times unknown to Zhou Wang, they must have formed a deep friendship.
This didn’t surprise Zhou Wang. Even though "another self" is a completely rational aloof male god, it doesn’t mean he doesn’t know how to win people’s hearts.
Zhou Wang had doubted that all his titles and achievements in the system, including "Male God," "Soul Catcher," "Ultimate King," and others, when maxed out, actually referred to... that man on par with deities.
While Zhou Wang was interacting with Charles via messages, Jin Zhixiu felt a bit aggrieved seeing Zhou Wang’s indifferent attitude across from her.
Clearly, she was concerned and worried about Zhou Wang, but this man didn’t care at all.
Her description of Han Suying as "not easy to get along with" was, in fact, quite restrained. The other three members actually felt a bit intimidated by Jenny’s mother’s true demeanor.
The incident that left the deepest impression on Jin Zhixiu was when a deputy president of YG Entertainment scolded Jenny because she accidentally stepped on his shoe, and the next day, he didn’t show up at the company anymore.
Later, Jin Zhixiu learned that the deputy president wasn’t fired but was demoted to the lowest-level cleaning department staff.
His duties were particularly unique: he didn’t have to do anything else but stayed at the company’s entrance daily to polish shoes for employees coming and going...
Going from Vice President to shoe cleaner, he endured the stares and comments from all employees, undoubtedly humiliated by Director Han.
Yet, he didn’t dare resign because he knew that if he did, Director Han’s revenge might not stop at humiliation...
Given the strength of CJ Group, even the president who once promoted the deputy president dared not defy Director Han and chose to acquiesce to the matter.
How will Zhou Wang deal with Han Suying?
At this moment, Jin Zhixiu was a bit conflicted. She actually wanted to ask Jenny for help but didn’t know how to speak up, especially since, in Jenny’s eyes, she and Zhou Wang should be "adversaries."
And this bad man in front of her doesn’t understand her hints at all. He only needs to say a few good words and give up on keeping his pride; although it would be embarrassing for her, she’d likely do her best to help...
But Zhou Wang continued looking at his phone, even letting out an "oh," as if he discovered something interesting.
As the yacht made a circle along the Han River and was about to dock, Jin Zhixiu, pressing her lips tightly, had already made up her mind to leave immediately after getting off, no matter how Zhou Wang tried to keep her, she wouldn’t waver.
Yet, she completely overlooked that, deep down, she had somehow regarded this meeting as a date, expecting there to be follow-up after dinner...
Sitting opposite, Zhou Wang was too absorbed with his phone to notice Jin Zhixiu’s little thoughts.
"Oh, dear Zhou, you have no idea how bored I am. These middle-aged Korean men and women are so dull, and drinking with them is no fun. I don’t like the feeling of dining while floating on the Han River either; this damned weather is too cold..."
Zhou Wang raised an eyebrow; what a coincidence?
But Charles already mentioned he was socializing. Considering Charles’s status, the banquet hosting him couldn’t be low-grade, and Yacht 17 happened to fit the bill.
At this moment, with the sound of a whistle, after a two-hour voyage, Yacht 17 slowly docked.
This strictly-ordered dinner of appetizers and main courses doesn’t take long; most guests had finished eating long ago, merely enjoying the view in the remaining time. As the yacht docked, guests began leaving one after another.
"President, shall we go too?"
To highlight her indifference, Jin Zhixiu once again used a formal title.
"Let’s wait."
Zhou Wang waved his hand, simply staring towards the staircase, wanting to verify his speculation.
Initially puzzled, Jin Zhixiu heard the sound of many footsteps and laughter coming from the staircase, followed by a group of well-dressed middle-aged men and women escorting two golden-haired, blue-eyed foreigners down.
Among them is an incredibly handsome young white man, roughly in his thirties. Without hearing his conversation, from his attire and aura alone, one could see his unrivaled social standing.
"It really is him."
Despite the maturity, Zhou Wang quickly aligned this face with the one from Time Gear, confirming his identity.
Zhou Wang felt somewhat disoriented for a moment, given how another supposedly "fantastic" figure came into reality.
Yet among these figures, Zhou Wang most wants to meet Caroline of Cloud Trust personally, wondering when he’ll have the chance...
However, his demeanor conveyed a different impression to Jin Zhixiu beside him.
Initially puzzled about why Zhou Wang wasn’t leaving, she understood when seeing Han Suying approach.
So Zhou Wang wasn’t truly indifferent; he was actively searching for a solution...
Was he deliberately waiting for Han Suying to come down for a chance to converse?
Next, Zhou Wang’s actions further verified Jin Zhixiu’s expectations as she saw Zhou Wang stand up and walk straight over to the group.
Though still a bit annoyed, Jin Zhixiu worried Zhou Wang might suffer, so she quickly grabbed her bag and followed him.
...
"Mr. Charles, would you honor us with a visit to my home one day? My daughter, having heard me mention you many times, admires Mr. Charles greatly and has always wanted to meet you..."
At the staircase, Han Suying continued suggesting building ties with Charles, smiling as she walked.
Charles was about to say something but suddenly paused as he caught a glimpse of someone out of the corner of his eye.
With Charles stopping, others naturally stopped too. Following Charles’s gaze, Han Suying saw Zhou Wang and Jin Zhixiu walking toward them.
Han Suying frowned, noticing their clear intent, naturally assuming, like Jin Zhixiu, that Zhou Wang came to find her.
With a sneer in her heart, she made sure to greet him first.