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Chapter 282 Wang Shu: I Want a Child Too (7k views, please subscribe)

Lu Yao's words were like a heat death bomb, instantly stunning everyone. A deathly silence spread endlessly within the limited space.

Wang Shu was the one most affected.

Her eyes glazed over the moment she understood what he meant.

Then she began to regret how quickly she had listened to and understood what was being said; by the time she realized it, it was too late.

In the boundless silence, Wang Shu closed his eyes and took a deep breath, his expression complex.

Then, the most boisterous Gan Xiaoxi, after calming down, raised her eyebrows in surprise and exclaimed, "You have a child! A son! And it's Li Rongzhen's!! Holy crap!!"

Gan Xiaoxi gasped, "This is explosive! This is exciting! If the media in Silla find out about this, it will definitely be the headline of the day, and the speculation about the child's father will probably be flying high."

Lu Yao averted his gaze from Wang Shu and chuckled in exasperation: "Is this the time to gossip about this?"

Rong Nianqing then laughed and said, "That's right, Xiaoxi, stop fooling around." After suppressing Gan Xiaoxi, Rong Nianqing looked at Lü Yao and said with a complicated smile, "Actually, it's not a particularly outrageous thing for someone your age to have a child."

Gan Xiaoxi couldn't hold back any longer and started barking like a dog: "It's not that it's particularly outrageous that he has a child, the key question is, whose child is the child with?!"

Wang Shu wholeheartedly agreed, and his gaze toward Lü Yao grew increasingly resentful.

Rong Nianqing pressed Gan Xiaoxi down again, then asked with a smile, "What did Li Rongzhen say?"

Lu Yao said, "She came here not hoping I would take responsibility. She said she had no other intentions and wanted to stay here to have a safe pregnancy and give birth to the child. She said that if it was a girl, she would quietly abort the child herself."

"But she is carrying a son, which is very important for her future development within the Lee family of Samsung, because Silla and Samsung value male heirs, and her importance will also increase."

Rong Nianqing nodded.

She largely agreed with this statement.

Actually, not only in Silla, but even at Dongda University, male heirs are highly valued. It's just that Dongda University has a very large scale. For example, Rong Nianqing's family has a lot of businesses that are spread all over the country and in various industries.

Therefore, whether the direct descendants are male or female is not that important. At worst, they can marry into the family, or to be on the safe side, they can leave the father and keep the son.

Li Rongzhen's current strategy is to "send the father and keep the son".

Within the most elite circle at Tokyo University, whether or not one is a son is extremely important, as it involves the succession and transfer of power.

At Dongda University, there is still a distinction between power and money.

But in Silla, money equals power.

Therefore, it is entirely understandable that Li Rongzhen values ​​male offspring so much.

However, Rong Nianqing still offered a guess, saying, "But we must also be wary that Li Rongzhen might use this child to do something bad to you in the future."

It could even affect their future development.

As a core member of Rong Nianqing's group with a deep involvement and strong vested interests, Lü Yao's influence will affect their future business empire, and may even impact their stock price and investor evaluations.

Rong Nianqing said seriously, "We must nip this possibility in the bud."

Lu Yao chimed in, "I knew this was possible. Li Rongzhen herself is a very ambitious person, and when she gets ruthless, she will even scheme against herself. I have always been very wary of her, but the upbringing of offspring is a blind spot for me, which is why I came to you to discuss it."

Rong Nianqing gave Lü Yao a very appreciative look: "You did the right thing."

However, thinking about it, this is indeed very much in line with Lü Yao's style of doing things. If this kind of thing happened to other men of the same age, they might be too ashamed to talk about it and try to suppress it themselves. But Lü Yao would call them all together and then talk about it.

This even includes Jian Xiaojie and Wang Shu.

Honesty sounds simple, but it's like a thief in your heart—very hard to break.

At the same time, Lü Yao's actions made Rong Nianqing and the others trust him even more.

Jian Xiaojie, who had been silent until now, finally got to enjoy the gossip, but she still smacked her lips a little unsatisfied and said, "I thought you had something serious going on, but it's just a new baby. Are you planning to use this baby to gain a share of the Samsung Group in the future?"

"That's true. You're still so young, and Li Rongzhen is so much older than you. You definitely have a good chance."

The current situation is similar to that of Liu Bang and Empress Lü Zhi back then.

However, at this moment, the genders of the two have been switched.

Jian Xiaojie toyed with her teacup and smiled, "If you want to take over Samsung in the future, you'd better keep your identity a secret. I don't think the various factions on Samsung's side will allow a child with Dongda blood to enter Samsung's core decision-making level."

"Should we conceal his background?"

After pondering for a moment, Lü Yao said, "I don't think it's necessary. Even if Li Rongzhen wants to hide it in the future, we should expose it. This way, from the time this child is old enough to understand, he will be ostracized by the Samsung Group and his relatives."

“Then we appear beside him as saviors, which will greatly enhance his sense of belonging to us.”

When Lü Yao said this, his tone was extremely calm and rational, showing that he did not consider the child to be his own flesh and blood at all.

This composure drew attention from Gan Xiaoxi and Wang Shu, and caused Rong Nianqing and Jian Xiaojie to raise their eyebrows.

Although Wang Shu is close to Rong Nianqing and her circle, she is not originally from this circle. She was only forcibly pulled into this circle by Rong Nianqing because of Lü Yao. Her true nature is still simple and kind.

When it comes to children, she has a natural maternal glow, and even if the child wasn't hers, she never imagined such a vicious method...

Jian Xiaojie clapped her hands and exclaimed, "Good lad, you've got some ideas!"

After letting out a long sigh, Rong Nianqing smiled helplessly and said, "It is indeed the best solution. I think we can start dealing with this matter in eleven or twelve years. During this time, I will have the family's management team prepare contingency plans."

Family butler teams are a standard feature of large families. Samsung's Lee family has one, Hyundai's Jung family has one, and many overseas conglomerates and families also have them.

Of course, there are also large families here at the University of Tokyo, and their history and origins are longer than those of any other country in the world.

The Eastern Palace of ancient emperors, the retainers of feudal lords, and the stewards and advisors of local families or officials all undertook such work. Their responsibilities included global travel, medical escort, cultural accompaniment, legal counsel, successor training, and even supporting the planning of the family's future.

Liu Mulin was a student trained and planned by the family housekeeper of Rong Nianqing's family. She was selected from junior high school and high school, and then her parents and even close relatives were arranged to work in Rong Nianqing's family business. She was supported all the way to her master's degree and then entered Rong Nianqing's family to familiarize herself with the business.

Finally, they were sent out to do the work.

In modern times, these people are participants in "family talent development programs".

But in ancient times, they had an even more vivid name – “domesticated sons”.

Many films, television dramas, and historical documents portray the lives of servants born into wealthy families as miserable and of very low status. However, in reality, while servants of noble families were considered worthless within the circles of the powerful and wealthy, they were treated like royalty among ordinary people.

The positions of servants in aristocratic families were so coveted that many people would fight tooth and nail to get in. Even in families with excellent reputations and traditions, one had to spend money to bribe their way in.

Modern times are much more civilized than before. Former brokerage firms have been renamed "talent markets," and indenture contracts have been renamed "labor contracts." "Family-trained students" like Liu Mulin are a promotion channel that many people would rather die for.

Lu Yao concluded by saying, "I've arranged for Li Rongzhen to stay at the residence at the foot of Zhongshan Mountain, which Junyan arranged."

Rong Nianqing thought for a moment and said, "I'll go visit him in a few days."

In terms of wealth accumulation, Silla Samsung's wealth accumulation is no less than that of the top families in Dongdae. Because of Silla's position, if their power can be infiltrated into the Samsung Group, then the international reputation, status and room for maneuver of Rong Nianqing's branch will be greatly enhanced.

Although the benefits of this investment will not be realized for the next ten, twenty, or even thirty years, families like Rong Nianqing's have always had very long-term plans for the future.

After discussing this matter, Rong Nianqing took the initiative to talk about other things.

For example, the recent development of Huasheng Life Plaza. Since Huasheng Life Plaza acquired Xinbai Plaza in Shangnan and opened its second branch there, the performance of Huasheng Life Plaza in Shangnan has soared.

Shangnan itself is a place with not much to do and no nightlife, so the businesses are extremely concentrated. Near Xinjie Road, there are many commercial complexes such as Golden Eagle, Xinbai, Oriental, Ocean, Deji, etc.

This one street alone can generate a turnover of up to 80 billion yuan a year.

The key point is that this is not just the new street in Shangnan, but also the place where the rich people in Wuhu, Ma'anshan and Chuzhou love to go. When a middle-aged man brings a beautifully dressed and graceful woman here, he will spend at least one million here.

Once, after having dinner with Zhu Junyan, Lü Yao went shopping, and Zhu Junyan bought a watch worth 400,000 yuan.

And there are countless people here who casually browse and then make a purchase.

Thanks to its unique business atmosphere and environment, Huasheng Life Plaza is doing very well.

The high-end luxury and prosperity here not only attracts many wealthy people from both local and out-of-town areas, but also many tourists from other places, or people who work in the area. These people cannot afford the things in Deji Plaza, but they can afford the things in Huasheng Life Plaza.

Compared to other shopping malls, the items at Huasheng Life Plaza are so cheap they're practically free. Many of the newly rich residents of Shangnan who live nearby go on shopping sprees every time they come here. The favor of the newly rich has also attracted a large number of women who aren't so sophisticated.

The IKEA-style and Sam's Club-style photo trend started spreading early at Xinbai Plaza, and Huasheng Life has become another new check-in spot on Xinjie Road.

of course.

Even with high sales volume, relying on ordinary goods, they can't compete with shopping malls like Deji and Golden Eagle.

What truly drives the revenue of Huasheng Life Plaza is the luxury goods section in Huasheng Life Xinbai Plaza. Although Huasheng Life has taken over the original Xinbai Plaza, the original luxury brand counters there are still there. Among these stores, the one with the largest area and the most eye-catching exterior is "Yong". In just over a year, with Hu Xiaoyu's support, luxury goods designs with Chinese style have seen the launch of products full of Chinese elements, such as jadeite, jade carving, intricate craftsmanship, kingfisher feather inlay, and double-sided embroidery.

These meticulously designed products are not only beautiful, but also extremely valuable collectibles.

For example, in order to restore the most authentic craftsmanship and materials, Hu Xiaoyu, with the help of Rong Nianqing, directly set up an endangered species protection and breeding base, and focused on raising kingfishers in the base, and then collected as many kingfisher feathers as possible that were naturally shed during metabolism.

Not every feather on a kingfisher can be called a "kingfisher feather"; only the finest, most vibrant feathers can be used for kingfisher feather inlay.

So far, only three bags have been released in the kingfisher feather inlay design, and it took several months to complete them.

Moreover, it's impossible to replicate it in a short period of time.

One is the skill, and the other is the raw materials.

Even the most skilled forger of our time would be intimidated by this thing—if you don't use genuine materials, you'll be an absolute fake; but if you do use genuine materials… well, sorry, please come with us.

Because kingfishers are a Class II endangered protected species in China, and the number of kingfishers needed for the kingfisher feather inlay project is enormous, if you really manage to get them... you'll probably be settling for a government job for fifteen years.

This resulted in the kingfisher feather brocade bags fetching astronomical prices at auctions as soon as they were released. The most expensive blue kingfisher feather brocade bag sold for 23 million yuan, and then this bag was auctioned off for more than 37 million yuan three months later.

During that period, people in wealthy circles were saying that the "Yong" family's products were not luxury goods at all, but rather financial products.

The high profile of the "Yong" family has also led to the continuous improvement of the style of Xiaoyong Home Furnishings, which has gained increasing popularity among internet upstarts. Of course, Xiaoyong Home Furnishings' high reputation is also inseparable from Wang Shu's support.

Rong Nianqing recounted the interesting things that had happened during her time living in Washington, while Lü Yao, through these stories, thought of Hu Xiaoyu.

"Hu Xiaoyu..."

Even someone like Lü Yao, who would scheme against even his own flesh and blood, couldn't help but gasp slightly when he thought of Hu Xiaoyu.

She is really nice.

The bad thing is Lü Yao.

But Lü Yao didn't blame himself for the choices he had made along the way. If he hadn't taken this path, he wouldn't have met so many people, let alone gotten to know Hu Xiaoyu; but by taking this path, they were destined to be separated by an insurmountable chasm.

So neither Lü Yao nor Hu Xiaoyu were wrong; the one who was wrong was probably the world itself.

After discussing Huasheng's affairs, Lü Yao didn't offer any suggestions for Huasheng's future development, because as long as Huasheng continued on its current path, undeterred by hardship and adversity, it would surely achieve great success.

Even if Yonghui and its ilk ran themselves ragged, they could never catch up with the Huasheng Lifestyle model of Pang Donglai.

Xiaoyong Home Furnishings is a company closely related to chips and the future. Once Microlight International, under the leadership of Dr. Liang Bosong, completes the 14nm-level chip manufacturing process, a sufficiently large chip application market will bring Microlight International a period of explosive profit growth that will last for several years.

Chips aren't just something that can be used in phones and computers.

In the era of the Internet of Everything, everything you can imagine can be equipped with chips—robot vacuum cleaners, bathroom systems, smart home management boxes, air purifiers, motorcycles, electric two-wheelers, streetlights, and even toilets will all become intelligent.

The consumer chip application market will remain a blue ocean even ten years from now.

Because there are so many things that can be involved in intelligentization, and every item that can be intelligentized will bring about a booming market.

Therefore, it is very important to design and system accordingly.

This is where Xiaoyong Home Furnishings is currently focusing its development.

Finally, Lü Yao shared the latest news from Silla with Rong Nianqing and the others, and then the dinner party ended.

But as they were going downstairs, Rong Nianqing stopped Lü Yao and whispered a few words to him: "This matter... do you want Hu Xiaoyu to know? Because of work and personal relationships, I have a lot of contact with Xiaoyu. She's very stubborn and single-minded, she..."

Speaking of Hu Xiaoyu, Rong Nianqing felt a pang of sympathy: "She's been waiting for you all this time."

Lü Yao fell silent.

He subconsciously took out a cigarette, then silently put it back.

After a long pause, he grinned and said, "Her, what's the difference between this and waiting for a train on the shore or a ship at the airport? I've been avoiding her like this, doesn't she understand? Does she have to be so blunt?"

Rong Nianqing also sighed, somewhat melancholy, and said, "She is different from us. She wants clarity, certainty, and a clear conscience without any regrets."

Lu Yao raised an eyebrow and looked at Rong Nianqing beside him: "President Rong, you seem to be feeling a bit sentimental tonight."

As Rong Nianqing spoke, she leaned against the window, her chin slightly raised. Hearing Lü Yao's words, she turned her head to look at him, then smiled and said, "Yes, I'm a little sentimental. But actually, I envy Xiao Yu. She can be so willful and insist on what she believes in."

"I wouldn't dare."

For some reason, Lü Yao felt that when Rong Nianqing stared at him as she spoke, there was something hidden in her eyes that was like burning red-hot coals, somewhat scorching.

So much so that Lü Yao subconsciously avoided the sharpness of her gaze and said, "Then I'll find an opportunity to meet with Hu Xiaoyu and talk about it. As for this matter... you can give her a heads-up beforehand."

Rong Nianqing smiled and said, "Okay."

……

After the dinner, Lü Yao went back with Wang Shu.

Perhaps it was out of guilt, or perhaps it was a complex mix of emotions, or even... guilt?
Anyway, Lü Yao was particularly proactive tonight.

The subtle complex emotions in Wang Shu's heart gradually dissolved Lü Yao's steadfast and gentle nature, ultimately leading to her unconditional submission to Lü Yao.

During their tender moment, Wang Shu nestled in Lü Yao's arms. After pondering for a long time, she finally mustered up the courage to say, "Lü Yao, I also want a child."

Lu Yao's eyebrows twitched involuntarily.

Therefore, most events that resonate in this world happen one after another. For example, when a person is unlucky, it won't just happen for a short time. On the contrary, they will encounter several unlucky events in a row, and even their luck will be the same. That's why some people think they are awesome and start to get carried away.

What Lu Yao didn't expect was that even the child was included?

Seeing that Lü Yao remained silent, Wang Shu's mood quickly turned somber, and the pervasive low atmosphere seemed to materialize and surround the two of them.

Seeing this, Lü Yao immediately comforted him with a smile, saying, "Having children is good."

Wang Shu's gloomy mood quickly rose again, and her eyes instantly became bright. She looked up at Lü Yao in his arms and asked, "Really?"

Lü Yao knew: "Yes."

Wang Shu immediately said, "Don't worry, I won't let you worry about this. To be honest, I'm already this age, and I originally just wanted to live a peaceful life. But who knew I would meet you and you would contact me? At that moment, I was really flustered. My heart was filled with ripples."

As she spoke, Wang Shu's eyes seemed to melt into tears: "I know I'm old, and you have many women around you. I can't compare to those young girls."

Lu Yao interrupted, "Who said that? You're much better than many young girls."

Wang Shu smiled and said, "I never thought I could stay with you forever, nor did I want to become a mark on your heart. I thought that in the future I would have your flesh and blood by my side, that I could watch him grow up, and that he could accompany me to the end of my life. That would be enough."

"Don't worry, I won't leave. I'll always stay by your side and help you. But I also want a part of you that belongs entirely to me and stays by my side."

This was Wang Shu's truest thought.

Lü Yao sighed inwardly.

After returning from his studies abroad, this former slacker encountered so many women who genuinely cared for him... Did he deserve it? As the energy surrounding Lü Yao grew stronger, he began to question himself more and more.

Money is no object.

But what about all that sincerity?

Those who betray sincerity... are swallowing a thousand needles day and night.

Lu Yao twirled a strand of Wang Shu's hair with his fingertip, and said with a smile, "That's good too. But pregnancy is too harmful to your body. Modern technology is very advanced. We can go to Southeast Asia or Eastern Europe. There are many options."

Wang Shu frowned, shook his head firmly, and said, "I don't want it. Although this technology is very mature and many people are indeed using it, I don't like it."

Even if the child contained both Lü Yao's and her own genes, the bloodline missiles that could be nurtured did not belong to her, and even belonged to foreign countries, which Wang Shu considered a defilement.

She wanted a child that belonged purely to her and Lü Yao.

For her, the child is not just a child, but also the hope for the rest of her life.

She's not young anymore, and no matter how well she takes care of herself, how long can she stay by Lü Yao's side? She's not such a tactless woman; she'll choose a dignified way to gracefully withdraw from Lü Yao's life. Therefore, a child that belongs solely to her and Lü Yao is of paramount importance to her.

Lu Yao pursed his lips and then smiled, "Okay, but we can't rush this. I usually smoke and drink, and you drink too. Let's both take care of our health."

Wang Shu's eyes were filled with bright and deep affection, so she readily agreed to Lü Yao's suggestion.

As for the unpleasantness after learning the news, it has long since disappeared.

(End of this chapter)