Financial freedom starts from graduation

Chapter 429 Attending the Banquet
Zhou Wang had expected Sister Xiaoyu's panic, but what he didn't expect was that her attitude of refusal was even more determined than he had imagined.

Xu Wenxi also helped to persuade Xiaoyu several times, but when she saw that Xiaoyu just shook her head and was about to cry, Zhou Wang was helpless. However, Zhong Huilan signaled to Zhou Wang with her eyes, then pulled Xiaoyu to the side hall and closed the door.

After about ten minutes, when the two came out again, Zhao Yu, with a dazed look on her face, agreed to stay temporarily, but she still put forward her request in a low voice.

"Boss Zhou, I heard from Doctor Zhong that there is a nanny room here. Can Linlin and I live there?"

"Nanny room?"

Zhou Wang raised his eyebrows and was about to say something, but Zhong Huilan winked at him. Zhou Wang relaxed his brows, nodded and smiled:
"Of course, you can take your pick of the empty rooms."

When Xu Wenxi took Linlin and her daughter to their room, Zhou Wang looked at Zhong Huilan.

"Sister Zhong, how did you tell them?"

"Xiao... Ahem, Mr. Zhou, you and Wenxi have both missed the point."

Zhong Huilan explained: "Zhao Yu has already received such a great favor from you, and you let her live and eat for free in such a luxurious house. She must be under psychological pressure, so I suggested that you just happen to be in need of a nanny, and she can work here part-time..."

"She's not in good health, how can I let her do these things?"

Zhou Wang frowned immediately.

"My boss Zhou, we're not really asking her to be a nanny. The property management company provides housekeeping services, and there are also your two personal health managers, so she basically doesn't have to do any heavy work. It's just a pretext for her to stay here."

Zhong Huilan said this with a smile, but she didn’t know if it was Zhou Wang’s illusion. When she mentioned “personal health manager”, she seemed to give him a look of disdain?

But before Zhou Wang could savor it, Zhong Huilan continued:

"Besides, the conditions of the nanny's room are not bad either. It also has an independent bathroom. I took a look at it when Wen Xi showed me around just now. To be honest, if it is a mansion like this, I would be happy to live in the nanny's room."

"You don't have to live in the nanny's room. If you really want, I can reserve a room for you and you can move in anytime."

"Really?"

Zhong Huilan was subconsciously delighted at first, but then she said with a little wariness and suspicion, "Why would you let me live here for no reason? You...you don't have any other intentions towards me, do you?"

Seeing Zhong Huilan biting her lips and looking so charming, Zhou Wang really wanted to have a go at her if Xiao Wang and Gao Xing were not nearby.

But at this time, Zhou Wang just said seriously: "Senior Sister Zhong, it seems that you still have a deep misunderstanding of me. After getting along for a long time, you will find that... I am really not what you think."

I am more exaggerated than you think!

After silently adding a sentence in his heart, facing Zhong Huilan's half-believing and half-doubting eyes, Zhou Wang added:
"Jiayi will definitely live here. I just thought that if you are willing, you can come over from time to time. After all, you sisters have just reunited and you must need to keep in touch with each other more often. I am thinking about you..."

"That's right. If that's the case... Mr. Zhou, thank you. I'll think about it. Are you sure you're not kidding? Are you really willing to reserve a room for me?"

Seeing that Zhong Huilan was somewhat moved, Zhou Wang couldn't help but smack his lips.

This seemingly unrestrained and charming senior sister seems to have a simple side.

"Of course it's true. You and Sister Jiayi are my beloved relatives, friends, siblings, and meals on the plate... ahem, anyway, this place is open to you at any time."

Zhou Wang spoke smoothly for a moment, and before Zhong Huilan realized something was wrong, he quickly changed the subject.

"By the way, I saw Sister Xiaoyu's expression just now. She seemed to be very worried. You should have said more than just that, right?"

"Um……"

Zhong Huilan, who hadn't reacted yet, nodded and said seriously, "If it's just for the sake of repaying a favor, it's still a bit far-fetched. I think if Zhao Yu really wants to stay, it should be for Linlin's sake."

"For Linlin?"

"Yes, think about it. From Zhao Yu's perspective, she has an incurable disease and doesn't have much time left. They are already orphans and widows. If she really... suddenly dies, what will happen to Linlin who is left alone?"

Zhong Huilan said softly, "I just said that, but Zhao Yu should have thought of this. Maybe she also thinks that you are the only person who can be entrusted with it, but..."

"Just what?"

Zhou Wang, who nodded unconsciously, asked subconsciously.

"It's just that she doesn't know how she will entrust this young girl to you."

Zhong Huilan glanced at Zhou Wang with strange eyes, which earned her a big eye roll from Zhou Wang.

How can you people have such dirty thoughts? I just treat Linlin as my sister, okay... Well, at least for the time being.

Zhou Wang, who was not so confident in himself, silently added another sentence in his heart.

After chatting with Zhong Huilan, Zhou Wang felt sleepy and could not hold on any longer. He slipped back to the room, stuffed Caroline's Dreamweaver Underwear into the quilt, and immediately fell into a sweet dream.

……

At three o'clock in the afternoon, Zhou Wang opened his eyes.

This once again makes one have to marvel at the magic of the system props. Although he had stayed up all night, just by sleeping for more than three hours with the [underwear] in his arms, Zhou Wang had become refreshed and more energetic than if he had slept for a whole night.

Unfortunately, after the fourth round officially begins, these props will have to be temporarily sealed. Zhou Wang is really afraid that he will not be able to adapt to it by then.

But he still has to make some preparations first. He doesn't have to think about these things for the time being. He can still have a few days of carefree life.

He first went to a gym with well-equipped equipment to exercise for a while. When the time was almost up, Zhou Wang called Yun Rou and Yun Lan.

Tonight is the dinner time agreed with Young Master Jian and his son. Out of business etiquette, Zhou Wang has to dress up.

Enjoy the flowers, take a bath, burn incense, and change clothes.

Yun Rou and Yun Lan helped Zhou Wang tinker with his hairstyle. When the clock moved to five o'clock in the afternoon, Zhou Wang stood in front of the floor-to-ceiling mirror in the bathroom and took a last look at himself.

The black suit with vertical stripes, which was delivered the day before yesterday and was custom-made by a top Brioni master, was paired with a beige striped shirt, which perfectly accentuated Zhou Wang's explosive figure that already had an inverted triangle trend.

The hairstyle is not complicated, but because the cheeks are so sunny and handsome, only a simple combing is needed to achieve the effect of "1+1 is greater than 2".

Looking at the "beautiful jade-like self" in the mirror, to be honest, even Zhou Wang was a little fascinated by himself.

This is so handsome that it’s a bit unfair.

Using [Dreamweaver Clothes] and [Original Stockings] several times in a row, although it only slightly improved Zhou Wang's appearance and height, it just made up for some of his weaknesses.

Even Zhou Wang himself felt a little emotional, not to mention Yun Rou and Yun Lan standing beside him.

The sisters looked at Zhou Wang with eyes that were almost tearing, and while helping Zhou Wang sort out his clothes, they always made some light rubbing and picking movements, and their voices became more and more annoying.

"Well, it's almost time. I'm leaving first." But Zhou Wang, who had been emptied by another pair of sisters the night before, didn't dare to deal with them at this time. So when he saw that the situation was not right, he quickly slipped out of the room.

When Zhou Wang came to the living room, several women who were chatting and laughing subconsciously turned their heads to look at him, and then fell silent.

Zhou Wang saw their stunned looks and couldn't help but curl his lips, "Why, are you all fascinated by me?"

In the living room were Zhong Huilan, Lin Ran and Xu Wenxi. When they heard Zhou Wang's question, the three women came to their senses. Lin Ran and Zhong Huilan turned their heads away embarrassedly. Only Xu Wenxi, with bright eyes, nodded heavily.

"Boss, you...you look so handsome today, just like you walked out of a comic book."

Zhou Wang, whose emotional value was satisfied, laughed and walked up to rub Xu Wenxi's head.

"You're good at talking. Remember this to yourself. Increase your bonus by 10,000 this month."

What, the bonus is increased by 10,000?

Zhong Huilan and Lin Ran, who had never seen Zhou Wang's casualness before, both widened their eyes.

No, you told me earlier!
Just a few nice words, and you say it as if no one knows how to speak!
Both women were a little annoyed for a moment.

……

"Is that man the boss's friend? How could the boss have a friend who sells roasted chestnuts?"

At the entrance of Tomson Yipin Community with a "No Parking" sign, Aston Martin and Mercedes-Benz commercial vehicles were parked on the side of the road with their hazard lights on. Xiao Wang was standing next to the car smoking and whispering something with Gao Xing from time to time. Lin Ran and Xu Wenxi, who were accompanying them, were leaning against the window, and Lin Ran was asking curiously.

In the distance, behind the stall with the signs of "Roasted Sweet Potatoes" and "Fried Chestnuts", Zhou Wang, who was wearing a high-end suit, rolled up his trouser legs and was chatting and laughing with the young stall owner, and they would put their arms around each other's shoulders from time to time.

In Lin Ran's confused eyes, he could still see Zhou Wang helping to greet customers, and the whole process had lasted for more than half an hour.

Lin Ran really couldn't understand.

"My boss said that it seemed to be his college roommate..."

"College roommate?"

Lin Ran's eyes widened. "That should be a very good relationship. Since this person has fallen to the point of setting up a stall, why doesn't the boss help him in another way?"

"Well, I don't really understand... maybe that person doesn't want it?"

Xu Wenxi, who also had only a vague understanding of the issue, couldn't help but shake her head. This was also what puzzled her.

That young man has come out to set up a stall, so it is obvious that he is living in poverty.

Logically speaking, with Zhou Wang's ability, he should be able to solve all his problems in minutes. If the two of them are not familiar with each other, it would be inconsistent with Zhou Wang's performance at this time.

In short, they simply couldn't understand it.

"Isn't this guy a fool?"

Lin Ran thought about it and it seemed that this was the only explanation that made sense. After all, Zhou Wang was definitely not a stingy person. The only explanation was that the other party was unwilling to accept Zhou Wang's help.

……

At 2: in the evening, the Aston Martin DBX arrived at The Bund No. on time.

Under the setting sun, the ancient buildings glow with golden light and shine brightly.

"The Waldorf Astoria Hotel in Shanghai has two buildings. One is a 24-story modern hotel, and the other is this historic building in front of us. It is also the old building of the hotel. Its predecessor was the famous Shanghai General Association..."

Seeing that Xu Wenxi and Lin Ran couldn't help but take out their mobile phones to take pictures, Zhou Wang, who was sitting in the back seat, casually explained.

"Boss, why do I feel like you know everything?"

Having learned from his previous lesson, Lin Ran showed a look of admiration in time.

"Read more books and newspapers, and you will know everything."

But this kind of praise obviously did not make Zhou Wang feel any emotion, so he just said it casually.

Feeling disappointed, Lin Ran wanted to continue to flatter Zhou Wang, but at this time, the car had already stopped in front of the hotel, and the clever Xu Wenxi had already got out of the car and opened the door for Zhou Wang before the hotel doorman came over.

Lin Ran was getting more and more annoyed. She had always thought she was doing well, but until she came to the Magic City and compared herself with Xu Wenxi, she realized that she still had a lot to learn...

"Sister Ran, Mr. Zhou has left."

Seeing that Lin Ran was still in a daze, Miao Ying in the driving seat quickly reminded him.

Lin Ran woke up as if from a dream, and quickly got out of the car, picking up her skirt, and hurriedly followed.

When she entered the hotel lobby, she saw Zhou Wang greeting two young people, a man and a woman. The two young men and women, who were about the same age as Zhou Wang, were very respectful towards Zhou Wang.

Especially Young Master Jian, who might have been educated by President Jian, put away his casualness that day when facing Zhou Wang, and the demeanor of a young master from an aristocratic family was fully revealed... although he still looked a little silly.

The man and woman who came towards her were Xu Wenxi's college classmates, Jian Sihan, the eldest son of the Jian family, and the girl named Wang Lijia.

Mr. Jian is the convener of today's banquet, and Wang Lijia's father, a fairly successful businessman in Shanghai, is also a member of today's banquet.

Although Wang Lijia and Mr. Jian's attitudes were impeccable and their smiles were very warm, Zhou Wang still raised his eyebrows unconsciously.

the reason is simple.

It shouldn't be the two of them who are here to greet Zhou Wang.

It’s not that Zhou Wang wanted to show off, but this involved a basic issue of etiquette. As their guest of honor, Zhou Wang arrived ten minutes early, which was considered to be a great honor.

Correspondingly, it would be somewhat unqualified for the two younger generations, Young Master Jian and Wang Lijia, to be here to welcome Zhou Wang.

Young Master Jian was still a little slow to react, but the thoughtful Wang Lijia noticed Zhou Wang's displeasure the first time, and she quickly explained with a smile:
"Boss Zhou, my dad and Boss Jian were originally going to come down to greet you in person, but they met a few friends in the corridor and couldn't get away for a while, so they asked us to come down first..."

"How many friends?"

Zhou Wang smiled.

"Yeah, those friends are all very influential people in the Magic City. They just happened to be holding a banquet here today. Because our business is related to both of our families, they can't just turn a blind eye, so..."

Facing Zhou Wang's gaze that seemed to see through everything, Wang Lijia was quite embarrassed and could only speak hard.

(End of this chapter)