This person was actually the former assistant to Wu Xiufang's father. After the Wu family's company was absorbed by the Huangfu Group, this person disappeared.
At the time, some documents detailing the Wu family's bankruptcy stated that this Assistant Shi was too loyal to the Wu family. He refused a high-paying position offered by the Huangfu Group and left Lancheng, with no one knowing his exact whereabouts.
Unexpectedly, this person had never left Lancheng. He had merely hidden his identity and engaged in shady dealings.
This Mr. Shi was likely Wu Xiufang's accomplice, which explained why the Wu family members all died mysteriously in accidents.
Tianyi felt he could no longer delay. He needed to rescue Daisy as soon as possible and have her family hide in a place abroad where no one could find them.
...
Hong Jiaxi, half-asleep, felt someone patting his face. Annoyed, he grabbed the hand and flung it away, saying, "Go away, I'm not touching you again..."
Before he could finish, the person beside him grabbed his ear and demanded, "You little brat, who do you think I am! Who are you not touching again?"
Hearing his mother's voice, Hong Jiaxi's eyes snapped open in fright. "Mom! Why did you come into my room without knocking? It's so noisy, I want to sleep more."
"Get up, it's time for dinner. If you keep sleeping, you'll be up all night and sleep all day." Mother Hong said, directly pulling off his blanket.
Hong Jiaxi quickly grabbed something to cover himself, saying, "Mom, what are you doing? Go out. I'll get up and get dressed, then I'll come for dinner."
Seeing that he had finally sat up and was awake, Mother Hong asked, "When did you get back? Why didn't you tell us? Did you see Mengyao when you were out of town..."
"See Mengyao? I was on a business trip for the company," Jiaxi denied.
"Don't lie to me. Did you give Mengyao the diamond ring and propose to her?" Mother Hong didn't believe he was on a business trip.
If he was on a business trip for the company, how could it be in the same city as Mengyao's business trip?
Jiaxi immediately stared at his mother, complaining, "Mom, did you snoop around my room while I was away?"
"I did not." Mother Hong took out a receipt from her bag and said, "You carelessly threw the receipt for your purchase on the floor. The maid who was cleaning found it and showed it to me, and that's how I found out."
Jiaxi said "oh" and buttoned up his clothes.
Mother Hong smiled and said, "I met Mengyao's mother today, and I told her that you proposed to Mengyao and that your wedding is approaching. She seemed satisfied with you as a son-in-law. Now you've finally gotten what you wanted..."
"Mom, I really can't believe you. Mengyao and I haven't even decided anything yet, and you went and told her mother all that."
Mother Hong asked in surprise, "She accepted your diamond ring but still won't agree? Did something go wrong between you two again? But that afternoon, I saw her at our house with you... you two got together, so why won't she agree to your proposal?"
It was better if his mother didn't mention it. The moment she did, his mood became agitated and depressed. "It's not that she won't agree. She said she needs to consider it."
"Sigh, she's really difficult to please. You have so many nice girls, and you're still fixated on Mengyao," Mother Hong sighed. "Thinking about how she liked someone else before and betrayed you once, it makes me upset."
"That's all in the past. Why are you bringing it up again? Didn't you ask me to eat? I'm hungry, let's go." His mother's words touched a sore spot.
Mother Hong said with concern, "It's great if you succeed in your proposal and can form a marriage alliance with the Huangfu family. However, marrying Mengyao feels like we're the ones climbing up to her, like marrying a princess. If she can't be warm and caring towards you, it's better to find someone who likes you. You need to think this through..."
"Mom, I will never marry another woman in this lifetime besides Mengyao. Please stop overthinking it." Jiaxi pulled his mother to go for dinner.
Mother Hong said helplessly, "As your mother, how can I not worry about your marriage? She hurt you badly before, have you forgotten? She has such a strong personality and such a good family background. Even if she becomes our daughter-in-law, who can control her?"
"Don't worry, you won't have to. I can manage her." He said, already linking his arm through his mother's and leaving the room. He thought to himself that he would never be as foolish as before. As long as he could marry Mengyao, he would definitely find a way to make her completely obedient.
Mother Hong glanced at her son and said, "Alright, since you know what you're doing, I won't interfere with your affairs anymore."
...
Two nights later, Tianyi told Susu he had to work overtime, but in reality, he was going to meet Wu Xiufang.
This club, located in a bustling area, operated under a strict membership system. In Lancheng, even the wealthiest individuals couldn't enter and consume here without being a member.
It was rumored that many rich people only sought a membership card to display their status, regardless of whether they frequented the place.
Tianyi disdained such displays of status. Therefore, even when this club had previously offered him a membership card, he had dismissed it.
The Mr. Wang who had invited him tonight likely didn't qualify as a member. However, when he announced his name upon entering the club, the attendants were extremely respectful, calling him an invited VIP.
An attendant led him to the last private room and opened the door for him before bowing and retreating.
Tianyi stood at the entrance, seeing that the room was very large, capable of accommodating twenty to thirty people. However, its decor was completely different from what he had imagined or seen in other clubs.
The room was filled with flowers: peonies, sunflowers, roses, daisies... it was like stepping into a delightful garden.
But Tianyi didn't see the Mr. Wang. In the vast room, only Wu Xiufang was present, sipping tea.
Although Tianyi had seen Wu Xiufang at some events, it was only a fleeting glance, and they had never interacted before.
Looking at her now, if he hadn't known about her past deeds, he would have thought she was simply an elegant, sophisticated middle-aged lady.
"Mr. Qin, you're here. Please sit," Wu Xiufang said with a smile, looking at him.
Tianyi sat opposite her and asked, "Am I late? Are you the real owner of that financial company?"
"No, I'm early." Wu Xiufang pushed a cup of tea towards him on a wooden tray, saying, "Does Mr. Qin truly have an interest in a loan finance app?"
Tianyi merely gave a cold smile.
"It seems we are all clear-minded," she said, looking at the surrounding flowers and plants, "Does Mr. Qin like this environment?"
"I don't mind, as long as you think it's suitable for our conversation," Tianyi said, his gaze fixed on her with a powerful aura.
Wu Xiufang felt a little uneasy under his gaze and said, "Mr. Qin, please try the tea I brewed. This is a tea worth more than an ounce of gold."
Tianyi only glanced at the tea in front of him, not intending to drink it.
"Just say what you have to say quickly."
Wu Xiufang felt that Qin Tianyi was indeed not simple. She smiled and said, "Shouldn't Mr. Qin be telling me something?"