Financial freedom starts from graduation

Chapter 639 Dear Zhou
To this day, although Zhou Wang has not yet read all of the [Time Gears], he has been able to find some common threads in the [Time Gears] he has read before.

A simple analysis reveals that he is "another self" who has been doing things overseas for most of the time.

He has been to Europe, Hong Kong and Macau, the United States, and perhaps many other places...

With almost precognitive abilities, he pieced together the vast empire of Cloud Trust bit by bit, transforming it into the behemoth it is today in just a few years, and building a rich network of connections around the world.

Given the precedent of Phil Reynaud, president of the Paris Chamber of Commerce and Industry, it's not surprising that another heir to a wealthy family has emerged.

The key point is that this Charles Morgan appeared in his own [Memory Gear]. According to Zhou Wang's guess, he is very likely an extremely important partner in his American business empire.

Lacking other clues to support his guess, Zhou Wang couldn't verify it. However, Wang Ruxi's phone call now indirectly confirmed Zhou Wang's idea.

Unless it's something important, Wang Ruxi usually wouldn't contact him. The fact that Charles Morgan's appearance prompted Wang Ruxi to personally call Zhou Wang shows that Charles Morgan is a figure that cannot be ignored, even for the entire Yunshang Trust.

Another possibility is that he and Zhou Wang have a very close personal relationship, which makes Wang Ruxi feel that he needs to make a special phone call to remind Zhou Wang...

In either case, Zhou Wang felt he should follow Wang Ruxi's advice.

So after hanging up the phone, he immediately saved Charles Morgan's number to his phone, then thought for a moment, edited a message in English, and sent it over.

If we're both in South Korea, we could definitely find an opportunity to meet up; perhaps that would clear up some of my doubts...

Putting down his phone, Zhou Wang glanced at the river view outside the window.

Perhaps he'd seen too much of it and become somewhat immune, because Zhou Wang didn't find the scenery in front of him particularly remarkable. However, Kim Ji-soo across from him seemed extremely focused, staring intently out the window, occasionally pursing her lips, appearing somewhat distracted.

Zhou Wang was quite surprised. Kim Ji-soo herself was from Seoul, and she should see these sights every day. How could she be so engrossed in them?

But Zhou Wang was incredibly perceptive and soon noticed some clues...

The view outside the window is of the river, but the glass, shrouded in mist, also has its own scenery.

There, a man and a woman were reflected, sitting opposite each other in the candlelight. The man was looking at her, and she was looking at the man in the reflection.

Kim Jisoo seemed to be thinking about something, her expression a mixture of distress and sweetness.

Turns out he was just lost in thought because he was looking at me...

Zhou Wang's lips curled up. Seeing that Kim Ji-soo was still resting her chin on her hand and hadn't reacted yet, he leaned forward little by little and moved closer.

Sitting opposite her, Kim Jisoo was staring blankly at their reflections in the window.

Does this count as a date?

"I don't think so, since we're not in that kind of relationship at all..."

"But if that doesn't count, we've already kissed, and he even... he even touched those places..."

"No, he's just playing with me... but he also says he likes me, no, he says he loves me..."

“I have absolutely no way to deal with this man. Like today, he asked me out to dinner. I could have refused, but I still came without thinking.”

"Kim Jisoo, Kim Jisoo, how could you be so weak... But, when he's not being a scoundrel, he's actually quite handsome, and his eyelashes are really long..."

Because Zhou Wang suddenly started playing on his phone, the bored Kim Ji-soo could only let her mind wander. She didn't dare to look at Zhou Wang openly, so she peeked at him through the reflection in the window, and then found that it was quite nice. She could remember every detail of his facial features without any restraint.

It was only then that Kim Ji-soo realized that she and Zhou Wang weren't actually that familiar with each other, but they had already done things that only intimate couples would do, which made Kim Ji-soo's feelings even more complicated.

While Kim Ji-soo was lost in thought, she suddenly noticed that Zhou Wang's reflection in the window was moving and slowly approaching her.

Kim Ji-soo froze, then quickly turned her head, only to see Zhou Wang's face suddenly magnified, before her lips were pecked.

"you……"

Kim Jisoo had no time to dodge and could only stare wide-eyed in bewilderment.

Her first reaction was not to reprimand Zhou Wang, but to quickly turn around and look around. Seeing that no one seemed to be paying attention to them, she breathed a sigh of relief.

Kim Ji-soo then realized something was wrong and quickly made an angry expression to express her dissatisfaction.

Unfortunately, her angry appearance had no effect on Zhou Wang.

Zhou Wang said sincerely, "I'm sorry, Jisoo, you're just too charming, I couldn't help myself..."

"You, you're not allowed to take advantage of me like this again, or I'll really get angry!"

Kim Jisoo gave a warning and turned her face away, but her heartbeat quickened slightly because of Zhou Wang's praise.

"Okay, next time I'll give you some time to prepare mentally."

Zhou Wang nodded immediately, indicating that he had taken his advice to heart.

"you……"

Kim Ji-soo felt like she had been tricked by Zhou Wang, but she didn't know how to refute him. Just as she was about to say something, she saw Zhou Wang pick up his phone again.

Kim Jisoo was genuinely angry. This bad man! She was still talking to him, and he started playing on his phone again?
Is this what a date should be like?!

After a few seconds of silence, Kim Jisoo couldn't help but say in a seemingly indifferent tone, "President, have you thought about how to deal with Jenny's mother? You don't seem worried at all... Director Han is not an easy person to get along with. Jenny herself has said that even her father often doesn't dare to oppose Director Han's decisions."

“And I remember Jenny once said that she had an aunt who worked at the Golden House.”

Zhou Wang, who was editing the message, looked up at Kim Ji-soo in surprise upon hearing this, but then he understood. These kinds of chaebol families usually have connections with both government and business, so it's normal for them to have a few relatives working in government.

"I'll deal with whatever comes my way. I hope she's just bluffing me, otherwise I won't be the one who regrets it."

Zhou Wang casually agreed and started chatting with Charles on his phone, who replied to his messages almost instantly.

Zhou Wang hadn't expected Charles to be so proactive, even excited. After Zhou Wang contacted him, he addressed him almost constantly as "Dear Zhou," and eagerly inquired about Zhou Wang's itinerary in South Korea. His tone suggested he couldn't wait to see Zhou Wang that very night and have a long talk with him...

Although he was a little unaccustomed to a man being so enthusiastic towards him, Zhou Wang also keenly grasped another fact.

That is to say, his relationship with Charles was probably more than just business partners; it had likely reached the level of "friends." In the years that Zhou Wang was unaware of, the two had forged a deep friendship.

Zhou Wang was not surprised by this. Although "the other self" was an absolutely rational and aloof male god, it did not mean that he did not know how to understand people's hearts.

Zhou Wang once suspected that all his titles and achievements in the system, including "male god," "mind catcher," and "king of cool," actually pointed to... that man who was comparable to a god, once they reached the maximum level.

While Zhou Wang and Charles were exchanging messages, Kim Ji-soo looked at Zhou Wang's perfunctory attitude and felt inexplicably aggrieved.

She was the one who cared about and worried about Zhou Wang, but the man didn't care at all.

Her description of Han Su-young as "difficult to get along with" was actually quite subtle. The other three members were actually a little afraid of Jenny's mother.

The thing that impressed Kim Jisoo the most was that there was a vice president of YG Entertainment who scolded Jenny for accidentally stepping on his shoes. The next day, the vice president never showed up at the company again.

Later, Kim Ji-soo learned that the vice president had not actually been fired, but had been demoted to the lowest level, becoming a cleaning staff member.

But his job was quite special. He didn't need to do anything else; instead, he would stand at the company's main entrance every day and shine the shoes of all the employees going to and from get off work...

From vice president to shoeshine boy, having to endure the pointing fingers of employees every day, Director Han was undoubtedly humiliating him.

However, he didn't even dare to resign, because he knew very well that if he did, Director Han's retaliation might go beyond just humiliation...

Given the power of the CJ Group, even the then-chairman who had personally promoted that vice president didn't dare to disobey Director Han and instead chose to acquiesce to the matter.

How should Zhou Wang fight against Han Suying?
At this moment, Kim Ji-soo was also a little conflicted. She actually wanted to ask Jenny for help, but she didn't know how to bring it up. After all, in Jenny's eyes, she and Zhou Wang should be "enemies".

The scoundrel in front of her didn't understand her hints at all. He only needed to say a few nice words and stop trying to save face. Although she would feel embarrassed, she would probably try her best to help him...

But Zhou Wang was still engrossed in playing on his phone, and at this moment he even let out a "Huh?" as if he had discovered something interesting.

As the yacht was about to dock after circling the Han River, Kim Ji-soo, her lips tightly pursed, had made up her mind to leave immediately after disembarking, no matter how Zhou Wang tried to persuade her to stay.

She completely overlooked the fact that, subconsciously, she had already considered this meeting as a date, and implicitly assumed that there should be more to the meal...

Sitting opposite him, Zhou Wang had no time to pay attention to Kim Ji-soo's various little thoughts; he was just staring blankly at his phone.

"Oh, dear Zhou, you have no idea how bored I am right now. These middle-aged men and women from Korea are so boring. Drinking is no fun at all, and I don't like the feeling of eating while floating on the Han River. This damn weather is just too cold..."

Zhou Wang raised an eyebrow. Could it be such a coincidence?

But Charles has already said that he was entertaining guests. Given Charles's status and position, the dinner he was entertained with could not be low-class, and Yacht No. 17 just met the criteria.

Just then, with the sound of a horn, after a two-hour voyage, yacht number 17 slowly docked.

This kind of dinner, which strictly follows the order of appetizers and main courses, doesn't last very long anyway. Most guests have already finished eating and are just enjoying the river view for the rest of the time. As the yacht docks, guests begin to leave and disembark one after another.

"President, shall we go too?"

To emphasize her aloofness, Kim Jisoo used honorifics again.

"hold on."

Zhou Wang waved his hand, but instead stared at the direction of the stairwell, wanting to verify his guess.

Kim Ji-soo was initially puzzled until she heard a lot of footsteps at the top of the stairs, accompanied by laughter and chatter. A group of well-dressed middle-aged men and women escorted two blond, blue-eyed foreigners down from upstairs.

The person in the main seat was a rather handsome young white man, probably around thirty years old. He could not hear what he was saying, but just from his clothes and demeanor, one could tell that he was either rich or noble.

"It's really him."

Although the other person looked more mature, Zhou Wang quickly matched this face with the face in the [Time Gear] and locked onto the other person's identity.

Zhou Wang was slightly dazed at this moment, after all, another character who should have been "illusory" had fallen into reality.

However, among these people, the one Zhou Wang most wanted to meet in person was Caroline, the head of Cloud Trust, but he didn't know when he would have the chance...

But Kim Ji-soo, standing to the side, saw his expression in a completely different light.

At first, she wondered why Zhou Wang wasn't leaving, but when she saw Han Suying appear, she suddenly realized.

So Zhou Wang appeared indifferent on the surface, but in reality, he was still trying hard to find a solution...

Was he deliberately waiting for Han Suying to come down, hoping for an opportunity to talk to her?
Zhou Wang's next action further confirmed Kim Ji-soo's guess. Zhou Wang got up and walked directly towards the group of people.

Although Kim Ji-soo was still a little angry, she was worried that Zhou Wang would be taken advantage of, so she quickly grabbed her bag and followed him.

……

"Mr. Charles, I wonder if I would have the honor of inviting you to my home? My daughter has heard me mention you several times and admires you greatly, and has always wanted to meet you..."

At the top of the stairs, Han Suying, who was still trying to build a relationship with Charles, made a suggestion while walking and smiling.

Charles was about to say something when he caught a glimpse of something out of the corner of his eye and suddenly froze.

As Charles paused, the others naturally stopped as well. Han Suying followed Charles's gaze and saw Zhou Wang and Kim Jisoo walking over.

Han Suying frowned. Seeing the two people walking towards her with a clear purpose, Han Suying, like Kim Jisoo, naturally assumed that Zhou Wang had come to find her.

She sneered inwardly and quickly stepped forward to meet them.

(End of this chapter)