The Hunter of the City (Complete) - Chapter 32

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Chapter 211 The Super Shady Merchant

"Yes... I was going to tell you at dinner, but you had to go out and I didn't have time. My
vacation is over, and I'm flying to America tomorrow." An Yun felt a warmth in her heart; she could hear the surprise mixed with
reluctance in Zhang Ziwen's voice.

Zhang Ziwen was genuinely reluctant to let them go. Two beautiful women were leaving him; how could he bear it?
Having spent , he considered them family. The thought of family suddenly leaving him made him feel uneasy.

"Sister Lin might be gone for a while... I... I'll be home in a week at most." An
Yun blushed slightly after speaking, a little confused as to why she had to reveal her return date.

Zhang Ziwen glanced at her, sighed inwardly, and nodded somewhat dejectedly. The man and woman in the room
remained silent for a moment, a quiet atmosphere thick with an unspoken tension. Was it the sorrow of impending separation?
Or something else? No one knew, not even the couple in the room. They both seemed to feel a little
uneasy .

“You…go back to sleep. I have to get up early tomorrow, so I should go to sleep too.” An Yun broke the somewhat suffocating
silence . She didn’t want to continue like this. She felt it wasn’t convenient for a man and woman to be alone in a room
, and it wouldn’t be good if other family members saw them. Besides, she felt something strange down there and wanted to take a shower.

“Then I’ll go back…” Zhang Ziwen nodded, turned around, and had just reached the door when he suddenly stopped,
turned back to look at her, and said, “Tonight…I’m so sorry…” His eyes were full of apology.

“I know…” An Yun blushed and said, “I don’t blame you. I’ll pretend this never happened,
and no one will know…” After what happened, how could she dare to tell the world? She had to accept that Zhang Ziwen
had taken advantage . For the first time ever, she didn’t have a heated argument with Zhang Ziwen; she was unusually understanding.

Zhang Ziwen looked at her gratefully. When did this girl become so sensible? There was still something he was
a little confused about. Why wasn’t she being unreasonable like before? He had never expected An Yun to be understanding,
but this subtle change in her demeanor made Zhang Ziwen even more reluctant to part with her. A week's flight to America seemed
a bit long...

Dawn broke, and the weather was quite nice today. The sun, which had been hiding for several days, finally broke through the thick clouds, casting
gentle sunlight. Everyone in the villa got up early. Today, the two beauties of the house were leaving, and the usually
lively villa seemed a little quiet. A faint sense of melancholy permeated the atmosphere of breakfast.
An Yun, dressed in her flight attendant uniform, looked particularly charming today, but Zhang Ziwen had no heart to appreciate it. Although this girl was very
mischievous and troublesome, and liked to team up with Mu Qing to tease him, he had to admit that having
An Yun around made the house much more lively. Unfortunately, she would be gone for a whole week, and the house would feel quiet without her for a week.
The little girl's face was slightly flushed all day; she seemed to be avoiding Zhang Ziwen's gaze. She
hadn't slept since he left last night...

Zhang Ziwen's gaze fell on Song Lin. She ate her breakfast quietly and politely. Since moving into Zhang Ziwen
's home, she seemed to have changed a lot. She seemed to have lost her former enthusiasm and exuberance. Now she was very reserved and
low-key. In this special family, there was not a trace of a big star's air about her. She had become gentle
and graceful, virtuous and dignified. The phrase "youthful beauty" couldn't be more fitting for her now. But one thing
hadn't changed: whenever she had a chance to be alone with Zhang Ziwen, she would become more womanly than a woman herself.
She would still press her body against his, using her passion to arouse his desire. She liked to
express her boundless love for Zhang Ziwen through body language, but each time her passion and desire were thwarted by
the elusive An Yun. Both of them were enduring, enduring a very difficult time. She had tried very hard to integrate into
this special family, and she had succeeded. Today, as she was about to leave, she felt no sadness about this short
separation . On the contrary, she felt a touch of joy, a touch of comfort, and a touch of warmth, because she
could feel everyone's attachment and reluctance to part with her. She had successfully touched
everyone's , and successfully won everyone's hearts with her superb cooking skills. Now she was
an indispensable member of this special family, and the expressions of everyone present already revealed this...

In the VIP lounge of the airport terminal, Song Lin and An Yun would soon board their plane through the special passage. At this moment,
only Zhang Ziwen and Song Lin remained in the lounge. The women in the family had all wisely given the
couple Everyone understood their feelings for each other, and even An Yun, who was usually mischievous, did not spoil
the mood for once...

The long farewell kiss was passionate, lingering, and fervent, reluctant to part. For a long time, Song Lin's face... Egg gently rubbed against
Zhang Ziwen 's cheek. She was slightly out of breath; his kiss was breathless, yet she felt content. This was
the most passionate and longest kiss she had ever shared with him since they started dating. She could feel his deep love for her; she
felt she could possess him; she could share his love like Tang Shu and Mu Qing. At this moment, she was happy
…

The independent group's real estate and tourism development projects were in full swing, tense and busy. These
past two days, Zhang Ziwen had been so busy he could hardly breathe, but he liked this tense and fulfilling feeling. It was much more meaningful than his
previous aimless days. However, the news from the Longkou Development Zone today was not
optimistic. The project was progressing slowly, and some stubborn businesses occupying the scenic area refused to move. These developers
had learned that a big spender had injected substantial funds to develop this prime location, and they were either demanding exorbitant prices or trying to
cooperate in the development while also taking a cut. Moreover, these developers all had some background and connections, making it
quite difficult to clear them all out.

"Third Brother, what's wrong with this?" Zhang Ziwen
asked, looking at Long San sitting across from him after finishing reading the Longkou report.

"In my opinion, using coercive measures would be better. Some developers have shady dealings backing them. Damn
it, a few days ago some guys even brazenly caused trouble at our Longkou base. They're just getting
impatient !" Long San's eyes widened; this former gangster boss wasn't about to swallow this insult.

"Did Long Wu go to the Longkou base today?" Zhang Ziwen asked, noticing Long San's agitation.

Long San hesitated, then nodded, "Yes, he just left. How did you know?"

Zhang Ziwen smiled and said, "With your fiery temper, I don't even need to guess what methods you'll use. You immediately..."
"I called Long Wu and told him to stand by at the Longkou base. He absolutely couldn't take any action against the local gangsters without my permission
. Third Brother, you need to understand, you're the CEO of the group now. Your status is what it is. You're no longer the
Black Dragon Gang leader who used to resort to violence at the drop of a hat. Why do you always think of solving things with violence?"

Long San sighed and said, "Brother, I know you don't like violence, but those bastards
are too arrogant. They clearly don't respect our company. I think this matter can only be resolved with violence."

"Hehe, Third Brother, I think you should understand me. It's not that I don't like violence, it's just that violence must
address the root cause. You sent a lot of people down this time, right? I won't stop you if violence can solve
the problem, but making such a big fuss won't solve anything. Isn't that a waste of time? I don't want the problem to
not only but also become difficult to clean up. Third Brother, you don't want to wear the 'gangster' label again, do you?" "Zhang Ziwen
patiently explained to him.

After listening to Zhang Ziwen's words, Long San scratched his head and said a little embarrassedly, "I was just so angry that
I lost my temper. A few brats were running wild and even injured some construction workers. Do you think I wouldn't
be furious? Alright, I'll make a call right now
. "

After Long San finished speaking, he took out his phone and quickly contacted Long Wu, conveying the highest order: the revenge plan was suspended,
and they were to wait in place. Fortunately, Zhang Ziwen knew Long San very well. Knowing Long San's character, he had assigned Long
Wu to bring dozens of truckloads of people down this time. Once a fight broke out, the commotion would definitely be huge, and if someone died, it would
be difficult to handle.

"By the way, brother, do you think we can just let this go this time? Are we just going to put up with it?" Although Long San followed
Zhang Ziwen's instructions, he was still unwilling.

"Put up? Hehe, why should we put up with it?" "Zhang Ziwen laughed and said, "This commotion needs to be made bigger. Our men are
injured, aren't they? I'll arrange for Tang Shu to contact the newspapers later and exaggerate the chaos in Longkou,
the more chaotic the better. Publish photos of our injured workers; those bastards have done us a huge favor. I was just
looking for a good opportunity to deal with them. Those developers want to stay put, right? This is a golden opportunity delivered
to our doorstep , hehe… Our company has invested so much; how can we not have some protection?" Zhang Ziwen spoke with
complete confidence.

Long San suddenly understood. He was also a man of considerable influence; as soon as Zhang Ziwen finished speaking, this former underworld boss
immediately grasped the meaning behind his words. Both were doing things, but the effects of violence and non-violence were vastly different. Long San was
greatly impressed.

The media's public opinion was clearly very effective. Coupled with Zhang Ziwen's large sums of money,
public opinion was fully mobilized. For such ordinary commercial disputes and public security cases, hype would escalate the situation,
fueled by the reporters' verbal attacks . Soon, the picturesque paradise of Longkou Tourist Area was transformed into
a living hell, a breeding ground for evil criminal gangs. Public opinion was scathing;
the leaders of the Zhonghai Municipal Government, who claimed to serve the people, couldn't sit still; the Longkou government officials couldn't sit still; the developers couldn't sit still either.
Paradise had become hell—who would dare go there? The entire tourist area was deserted, with few tourists. Adding to the turmoil,
Zhang Ziwen secretly instructed the deployment of numerous former
Black Dragon Society members posing as gangsters to loiter around the area. The members didn't need to impersonate anyone; just standing anywhere in the scenic area, they looked exactly like thugs . This
made the rampant presence of criminal gangs in Longkou an undeniable fact.

The developers were panicking. The tourist facilities were money, the rented space was money; no
revenue meant losses. In just three or four days, their revenue had plummeted to zero. Who would dare invest more money?
Zhang Ziwen had abundant funds; he could turn Longkou into hell, and he could turn hell into heaven again.
He had plenty of time and patience to deal with these developers . In the business world, money and power reign supreme, and the winds of fortune are blowing in his
favor …

Zhang Ziwen's actions continue; it's his habit. If he's going to do something, he does it with consistency
and fanfare. One plan after another follows. Soon, he had the two beauties, Tang Shu and Mu Qing, hold a
press conference. Regarding the serious security problems in Longkou, the Independent Group and Xin'ao Group will suspend their joint
development of the Longkou area. This news caused another uproar. This is a project with a total investment of tens of billions; a security issue…
The problem impacted the investment environment, and no local government dared to underestimate it, as it concerned their political achievements. The hype escalated,
triggering a chain reaction, with developers bearing the brunt. They initially thought they'd found a
lucrative target to fleece, but all their promises of multi-million dollar transfer fees and shameless cooperative development deals fell through. Not only that, but
their own developed tourist attractions were now worthless.

The developers who had initially hired thugs to back them up never dreamed that a small threat would cause
such a huge uproar. No one expected Zhang Ziwen to exploit this seemingly insignificant incident, and the developers
certainly didn't suspect it was all part of Zhang Ziwen's scheme. This unscrupulous businessman, determined to monopolize the project, was now
openly threatening to withdraw. The developers were dumbfounded; losses continued, and the situation escalated. They had
finally encountered someone even more ruthless and cunning than themselves. These developers were
no longer in a position to compete; this money-burning game of hype was beyond their reach…

Zhang Ziwen now oversees the entire situation, demonstrating exceptional control over every matter. He always
considered matters deeply and carefully before acting. He always remembered the principles of conduct Tang Ying had taught him, and impulsiveness was
rarely seen in him anymore. He was no longer the elite soldier charging into battle; he now saw himself
clearly as a shrewd businessman, one who needed to use a calm and intelligent mind to acquire wealth. He
understood the rules of the game in the business world very well. A businessman must act like a businessman. He was changing his demeanor,
and he had changed it very thoroughly and successfully…

The outside world was in an uproar. The place was bustling and noisy, but Zhang Ziwen's luxurious office was quiet.
The shrewd businessman was comfortably reclining on a soft sofa, lazily enjoying himself…

Chapter 212 A Date with a Beauty.

The air conditioner in the luxurious office blew warm air, making the room feel like spring. A cup of Blue Mountain coffee on the coffee table steamed with a rich
aroma. Zhang Ziwen had a cigarette dangling from his lips and was browsing his
proud work He was a self-taught master of hype. Zhang Ziwen let out a comfortable sigh, still…
He hummed contentedly twice, feeling a pair of soft, delicate hands massaging his shoulders.
Who else but his sweet Tang Shu would make him feel this way? Only she truly enjoyed doing
things that made Zhang Ziwen feel comfortable and relaxed…

Just then, Zhang Ziwen's phone, which was on the coffee table, suddenly rang. Zhang Ziwen frowned, extremely annoyed.
His mind had been working intensely these past few days, and he finally had a chance to rest peacefully. Who was so inconsiderate as
to disturb his enjoyment?

“Brother Wen, why aren’t you answering the phone? Should I turn it off for you?” Tang Shu said gently, sensing
Zhang Ziwen’s displeasure.

“Sigh… never mind, I’ll answer it anyway,” Zhang Ziwen grumbled unhappily.

Before he finished speaking, the phone was already in front of him. Tang Shu
would never let the old man get up if he wanted to stay comfortable.

“…It’s you. Isn’t my business finished yet?” Zhang Ziwen recognized the caller ID.

"What? You seem to dislike my call?" Wu Min's icy
voice came from the phone.

"Hehe...no, it's just that I'm a little curious why you thought of calling me?" Zhang Ziwen
chuckled , thinking to himself, why can't this girl shake her cold habit?

"What brings you here today? Is there something you need?" Zhang Ziwen asked.

"I wanted to ask if you're free today? I need to talk to you about something." Wu Min was direct.

"...I am a little free, but can we talk on the phone?" Zhang Ziwen was a little puzzled as to why she was calling
him ; this girl never called him first.

"It's hard to explain over the phone. What? You sound like you're afraid to see me?" Wu Min's tone
was a little dissatisfied.

"Hehe...no, it's not that. You know I've been especially busy these past few days. If it's not very important...
" Zhang Ziwen didn't finish his sentence because he could already hear the icy beauty's angry breathing.

“Zhang Ziwen, I’ll be waiting for you at the Bankers’ Club at 9 pm tonight. Come if you want, or don’t. That’s all…
” Wu Min hung up before he could finish.

This girl, why is she so temperamental? The dial tone seemed to be venting Wu Min’s resentment. Zhang Ziwen smiled wryly
and picked up the phone. No wonder the beautiful Wu was angry. Anyone else would
rush hesitated. This was typical of Zhang Ziwen. He wasn’t particularly bothered to see Wu Min, after all, she
had a mayor father. But he felt a vague fear of seeing her, though he couldn’t quite explain why.
It was strange. Zhang Ziwen tried to find reasons for himself. This icy beauty had lowered her guard to see him; it must be
something serious. Maybe that was why he didn’t want to see her?

“Brother Wen? Who called you? You seem unhappy. Is something wrong?” Tang Shu
asked worriedly as she approached him.

“It’s Wu Min who contacted me, I don’t know what it’s about. I’m considering whether to go see her or not.” Zhang Ziwen
finished speaking and reached out to pull Tang Shu into his arms.

This was Tang Shu’s favorite gesture, a little rough, but this roughness gave her a very comfortable and warm
feeling. She was as docile as a kitten, nestled obediently in his arms, her little face pressed against his,
gently , tender as water.

“Brother Wen… that policewoman helped you before, you should go see her.” Tang Shu had heard Zhang Ziwen
talk about being framed by Fan Lihua and was still very grateful to Wu Min.

“…You mean you want me to go see her?” Zhang Ziwen was stunned. He was going to see a beautiful woman, my god,
how come this little darling wasn’t jealous at all? He felt that Tang Shu was ridiculously magnanimous.

"Did I... say something wrong?" Tang Shu noticed his strange reaction and quickly corrected herself, "Then...
then let's not go see her."

"You didn't say anything wrong, how could my little darling say anything wrong, hehe. I'll listen to you, I'll go see her. You
're right, after all, she helped us a lot before." Zhang Ziwen felt a pang of tenderness seeing Tang Shu's slightly nervous expression,
and buried his head to give her a deep kiss on her rosy cheek.

Tang Shu's face flushed red, and she breathed a sigh of relief. She was afraid she had said something wrong; she cared deeply about Zhang Ziwen,
and now her beloved Wen-ge not only listened to her but was also showing her affection.
Tang Shu felt a surge of sweetness in her heart.

The luxurious office was quiet and warm. The couple embraced tenderly on the sofa. Tang Shu
nestled obediently in his arms, her beautiful eyes gently closed, her expression one of contentment and happiness. She loved
the feeling of being in his arms; she would be willing to stay like this forever. Meanwhile, Zhang Ziwen sighed inwardly.
Tang Shu's gentleness was heartbreaking. At that moment, Zhang Ziwen vaguely sensed
the real reason he didn't want to see Wu Min: Wu Min was an exceptionally beautiful woman. Zhang Ziwen had always admitted that he had extremely poor self
-control He feared he wouldn't succumb to temptation, feared he would do something to hurt the gentle Tang Shu again. After all
, there was still a slight ambiguity between him and Wu Min; her allure was truly irresistible…

8 Around 1:30 PM, Zhang Ziwen, escorted by bodyguards, drove to the entrance of the Bankers' Club. While in the car, Zhang
Ziwen had made his mind clear: tonight, he absolutely had to keep his distance from Wu Min. Given
Wu Min's prejudice against him, he was certain she had absolutely no interest in him. It takes two to tango, but given her
exceptional beauty, Zhang Ziwen had already built a thick defense in his mind. Whether it would hold was anyone's
guess…

Zhang Ziwen was indeed handsome tonight. He wore a well-fitting dark blue suit, a crisp white shirt with a striped
tie , and his shoes gleamed. Combined with his sharply defined features and carefree demeanor, he
was incredibly handsome. Upon entering the main hall on the rooftop, he immediately attracted the attention of numerous ladies and socialites. His handsome face had been
exposed countless times by the media, making him a familiar face to the entire nation; such attention was inevitable. Everyone
was greeting him, everyone was rushing forward to socialize. He was rich, handsome, and powerful, with countless romantic tales to his name; it was perfectly normal for him to be sought after by celebrities and
gentry . Zhang Ziwen no longer needed to pretend to be some oil tycoon or Arab sheikh; he
was now a genuine billionaire. Life couldn't be more fulfilling. At this moment, Zhang Ziwen's vanity was
greatly satisfied; he couldn't help but feel elated…

Wu Min knew how to choose a place. The Bankers' Club, one of the four most influential high-end clubs in Zhonghai City.
Zhang Ziwen was a regular there. This was a gathering place for celebrities and elites; a big celebrity like him…
He wasn't afraid of being stared at or harassed. Even when encountering admirers, these gentlemen and ladies, mindful of their status, would only
politely and reservedly chat and socialize with him. They weren't as enthusiastic as the people outside. Nor would they let out
exaggerated screams. The people who surrounded him came and went quickly. At this moment, Zhang Ziwen could finally catch his breath,
leaning against the railing of the French windows, admiring the beautiful night view of Zhonghai City.

He had finished his cocktail. Zhang Ziwen glanced at his watch; it was exactly 9 o'clock. He wondered if Wu Min
would be here by now. She said she was waiting for him—what a load of rubbish! Legend has it that it's always men waiting for
women . Zhang Ziwen wholeheartedly agreed.

Just then, there was a small commotion at the door. Zhang Ziwen glanced over; Wu Min appeared at the door, accompanied by
two men in suits. One was her father, Mayor Wu Tianhao. The other was a man around 50 years old
with a benevolent face. A faint red glow emanated from him; judging from his demeanor, one could tell he was
a seasoned official. Being on par with Mayor Wu, his rank must be quite high.

Wu Min wore a light blue evening gown, her eyebrows delicate, her eyes like pools of water, her gentle lips slightly upturned with
a reserved smile—beautiful and captivating. Although Zhang Ziwen had built a mental firewall beforehand,
he couldn't help but secretly admire her stunningly beautiful face. This girl looked
far more alluring than the usually cold and aloof Inspector Wu.

Wu Min seemed to sense something; her beautiful eyes immediately fell on Zhang Ziwen's position. He had come after all?
A barely perceptible hint of joy flashed in Wu Min's eyes, but when she saw his gaze seemed somewhat fixed, her
pretty face flushed slightly. She was well aware of her beauty, and inwardly cursed, "This guy
is still the same lecherous wolf! How can he stare at me like that?"

Wu Min whispered something in Wu Tianhao's ear, then glanced at Zhang Ziwen. Wu Tianhao
followed Wu Min's gaze to Zhang Ziwen, smiling and nodding at him from afar as a
greeting Wu Tianhao's eyes seemed somewhat meaningful. Zhang Ziwen smiled and nodded back,
but Wu Tianhao's gaze made Zhang Ziwen a little uncomfortable. This loving father had always been working for his precious
daughter's happiness. Zhang Ziwen wasn't stupid; his previous interactions with Wu Tianhao had given him a sense of the mayor's intentions
. The problem was, becoming a son-in-law wasn't something he could just do casually. Sometimes, thinking about this elder who had always cared for
him, he felt quite guilty.

Mayor Wu and the man accompanying him headed straight for the VIP box. The man with the official air glanced at Zhang Ziwen
as , his eyes sharp and carrying a hint of barely perceptible coldness. However, Zhang Ziwen's gaze
was already drawn to the beautiful woman approaching him, and he didn't notice the strange look.

The window seat was where the handsome man and beautiful woman had sat before. Facing the beautiful Wu Min, Zhang Ziwen
felt as if it were just yesterday. She was still the same, with a captivatingly sweet smile—a smile he would never see on
a normal day . And in her beautiful eyes, there was a hint of strong provocation, a gaze that
was almost invincible, more unsettling than a cold, aura. Zhang Ziwen had seen it before when he had assaulted her.
He felt a little guilty, and at the same time, he was puzzled. Were women born with dual personalities? Why
was she icy cold one moment and infinitely alluring the next? Zhang Ziwen felt his eyes were blurring. Did Wu Min
have a twin sister?

“You still came. I thought you wouldn’t.” Wu Min’s beautiful eyes looked at him, her gaze professional.

“…I don’t think I ever said I wouldn’t come, did I?” Zhang Ziwen smiled.

Wu Min said softly, “Anyway, I still have to thank you for coming today.”

“Why are you being so polite? You needed me
for something. How could I not come?” Zhang Ziwen asked with a smile, “By the way, what brings you here today?”

“…There are two things, one is official business, and the other…is personal…” Wu Min’s
face flushed slightly at the last sentence, her expression a little shy.

“Hehe, two things? I didn’t expect our beautiful policewoman to need my help . Tell me, let’s see if I
can help this beauty.” Zhang Ziwen noticed this expression, which he rarely saw, and became very interested,
his tone becoming more relaxed.

"You're so good at teasing me." Wu Min rolled her eyes at him and said, "I really do need your help with something, can you be serious
for once ?"

"Yes, yes, please tell me, I'll be serious. How about we talk about business first or personal matters?" Zhang Ziwen nodded hastily
, inwardly thinking he couldn't resist her alluring eyes.

"Let's talk about business first. I have a case I'd like your help with." Wu Min looked at him, her tone very
serious .

A case? What case? Zhang Ziwen was a little confused. What kind of case would require his help? He looked at her,
puzzled , gesturing for her to continue.

Wu Min looked at him and said softly, "The case I have is a missing person case. According to the investigation, it is initially
suspected to be a kidnapping case. The kidnapped person is a very wealthy and influential man in Hong Kong. He
disappeared in Zhonghai. The bureau has already listed this case as a top priority. According to the information we have at present,
it is estimated that the hostage has been smuggled to Hong Kong. Therefore, I would like to ask you to help the police investigate this case."

"Kidnapping case? Assist in the investigation?
Why a billionaire, so it seemed a bit absurd for the police to ask him for help.

"Because this matter involves a Hong Kong conglomerate. We are asking you because your identity is very suitable. First
, you are a big celebrity; second, you are a very wealthy man; and third, your company belongs to a British investment company, so it will be very convenient for
you to contact large conglomerates and people in Hong Kong's high society." Wu Min's reasons seemed very convincing.

Chapter 213 The Beauty's Little Scheme

"What?" Zhang Ziwen asked, somewhat surprised, "...You mean I have to go to
Hong Kong again?"

"That's right. You'll go to Hong Kong under the guise of a wealthy businessman from Zhonghai inspecting investments. Of course, I'll
go with you. If you agree, I'll pretend to be your secretary." Wu Min looked at Zhang Ziwen, seemingly
unsurprised his reaction.

"...Can I...refuse?" Zhang Ziwen looked at Wu Min, verbally refusing, but secretly
harboring other thoughts. Undercover? This should be fun.

"Sure, if you want to refuse, the police won't force you. I came to ask for your help anyway..."
"What hope is there?" Wu Min answered him without hesitation, surprisingly readily.

Sitting across the table, Wu Min acted as if nothing had happened, her smile still on her lips. She seemed to have anticipated Zhang Ziwen
's hesitation.

"Has this girl changed her ways?" Zhang Ziwen wondered to himself. Wu Min's straightforwardness put him in a difficult position. After all,
this beautiful woman had helped him several times before, and refusing her seemed rather unfair. Go to Hong Kong?
He'd never been there before. Perhaps he could treat it as a trip and repay her kindness?
But he'd already said he didn't want to go, and it was hard to take it back. Zhang Ziwen was conflicted.

"Come on… let's drink. Since you're so unwilling to help me, let's not talk about this anymore." Seeing
Zhang Ziwen's smiled and raised her glass, a sly glint in her beautiful eyes.

Her words were a bit sarcastic; what did she mean by "very" unwilling? Zhang Ziwen raised his glass to clink with hers, took a small
sip, and put it down, saying, "...I didn't say I didn't want to help the police. It's just that
things at the company have been really busy lately, and I'm afraid I won't be able to get away." Zhang Ziwen made up an excuse; he could only say something he
didn't mean.

"I know. The newspapers have been reporting on the Independent Group's development of Longkou lately. It seems things aren't going very
smoothly okay, managing your own company is more important. Just pretend I didn't mention it." Wu Min was exceptionally
understanding tonight. Her sweet smile was even more charming.

"You know about our company's situation? Hehe, good that you know, so it doesn't seem like I'm unwilling to help
the police. If I miss this period, I'm definitely fine with it." Zhang Ziwen felt a slight disappointment; it seemed she
didn't mind his refusal.

"Didn't I tell you?" " It's okay if you don't help, I'll find another partner. Actually, there's someone else
quite suitable, you're just a backup..." Wu Min's
expression .

"Just a backup? Who else?" Zhang Ziwen felt disappointed. No wonder she didn't mind; damn it, he
was just a reserve member.

"...This...it concerns the case. Since you're unwilling to cooperate with the police, there's no need to tell you."
Wu Min raised an eyebrow, directly rejecting his curiosity.

Zhang Ziwen was a little embarrassed and smiled awkwardly, saying, "...You just said there were two things, one official and one
personal . Tell me about them, and I'll see if I can help you with the personal matter."

Wu Min glanced at him, a barely perceptible blush crossing her face, but said lightly,
"There's no need to talk about my personal matter either. My personal matter is somehow connected to my official matter. If we can't discuss the first matter,
then troubling you with this personal matter is pointless."

Zhang Ziwen was a little confused. This girl had always kept her personal and professional life separate, but now she was mixing them up. This was strange,
and he couldn't quite understand it. His curiosity was piqued. "

I'm sorry to bother you tonight..." Wu Min stood up gracefully and said very gently and politely
, "Mr. Zhang, I'm so sorry, I have other things to do. I won't keep you any longer, you busy man." "

Mr. Zhang?" Zhang Ziwen felt uneasy at such a formal address. Before he could process it, Wu Min
had already left her seat, leaving him with an extremely beautiful and graceful back view. A wisp of fragrance lingered as the beauty was about to depart.

"...Wait...please wait..." Zhang Ziwen couldn't control his voice, and his heart
felt heavy.

Wu Min, who had her back to him, stopped. At this moment, her beautiful eyes and lips were full of a sly smile. She seemed to have anticipated
that Zhang Ziwen would call her back. She slowly turned around, but the smile on her face became very faint, and her beautiful eyes
showed a hint of confusion.

"...Mr. Zhang, is there anything else? Is there anything I can help you with?" Wu Min returned to her seat, her faint
smile sweet.

Zhang Ziwen was slightly stunned. He hurriedly said, "Yes...there is something..." He was just worried about not being able to find
a reason, and she had already provided an excuse.

"Please speak, Mr. Zhang, there's no need to be so polite with me. I'm happy to help if I can." Wu Min's
beautiful eyes betrayed her sincerity, something that would have moved anyone else to tears, but to Zhang Ziwen
it sounded like extreme irony. He could already sense her sarcasm.

"...Please don't be like that, okay? I'm not used to you talking to me like that." Zhang Ziwen sighed inwardly.
He realized he'd been completely manipulated by her from the start, and his passivity had created her
trap .

"Then how should I treat you to be used to it?" Wu Min looked at him, her beautiful eyes filled with provocation.
This was 'd seen Zhang Ziwen speak so gently to her.

"Fine, I know you're lying to me. I promise you, I'll help you. I was just thinking about
it there's no need to keep bringing it up." Zhang Ziwen couldn't stand her provocative gaze any longer; he completely abandoned
his pride.

"I'm not lying to you, this is your own choice." Wu Min rejected Zhang Ziwen's statement,
but inwardly she was overjoyed. "I was just kidding you! I knew you wouldn't agree so readily."
Zhang

Ziwen smiled and said, "Fine, consider it my own choice."

"That's right," Wu Min retorted, rolling her eyes.

"Now that I've agreed to help the police, you police should at least offer something in return. Tell me,
what's in it for me?" Having started this conversation, Zhang Ziwen was determined to get something out of it. He was a businessman now, and
a businessman like one; he couldn't help for nothing.

"I knew you'd act like this. Do you know how mercenary you are now?" Wu Min rolled her eyes at him. His words
were exactly what she expected.

"Heh, it seems everything I've done tonight is part of your scheme." Zhang Ziwen looked at
her with interest. This girl was now very adept at dealing with him; she'd become quite shrewd.

"Who schemed against you? Humph. Tell me, what benefits do you want from this?" Although Wu Min knew he
would offer conditions, she was still dissatisfied with this exchange.

"You know quite a bit about my company's affairs now. What I'm saying is within your police duties.
Shouldn't the security problems in Longkou be addressed?" Zhang Ziwen looked at Wu Min with a smile, not denying his mercenary nature.

"Don't give me that. Others may not know you, but I know you too. Yes, the Longkou incident has caused such a stir. It's deliberately
hyped up, isn't it? In a few days, you're planning to get my dad to intervene, aren't you? Hmph, my dad didn't suspect your wicked intentions."
"If he finds out, let's see how shameless you'll be to go to him then!" Wu Min's beautiful eyes were fixed on him. She knew this
guy too well; he'd used the same tactic to threaten her last time he assaulted a police officer and escaped. She'd learned her lesson firsthand.

"You...you're not really going to tell your dad, are you?" Zhang Ziwen didn't dare deny it; he knew it too.
Denying it in front of her wasn't wise. If he angered this scheming woman, he'd be in deep trouble. But
he couldn't help wondering, when did this girl become so clever?

"Who cares about your mess? Humph, I just can't stand a grown man like you playing tricks, with that
sly businessman's face," Wu Min retorted.

"Yes, yes, I'm a big shrewd businessman, I admit it. Just don't call me out on it." Zhang Ziwen
said with a thick-skinned smile, "I still have to continue being a big shrewd businessman. Your dad's rectification order still needs you to urge it on. You
have to help with this, hehe."

"Finally showing your true colors, is this your condition for exchange?" Wu Min rolled her eyes at him and
said sarcastically, "...Your ulterior motive can be achieved without me urging you."

"Hehe. I'm relieved to hear that. Looks like the rectification order can be issued ahead of schedule, right? I'll feel a little more
at ease going to Hong Kong, don't you think?" Zhang Ziwen didn't care about her sarcasm. It would be good if things in Longkou could be done ahead of schedule.

"You go and talk to my dad about this yourself. Take advantage of him being here tonight and deal with him yourself." Wu Min gave him a very unpleasant
look, thinking to herself, this guy's skin is thicker than usual. How come when things happen to him, it
becomes a blatant exchange?

"That's right, I can handle this myself. I'd be embarrassed to trouble you any further." Zhang Ziwen was secretly delighted.
He had originally planned to wait a while to force the government to intervene, but having the opportunity to get the rectification order in advance was the best thing
ever . This way, the stock of Xin'ao Group could stop falling and rebound, saving him from the painful losses of the past two days.

Wu Min noticed his pleased expression and said sarcastically, "What other conditions do you have? If
you're going to do something, do it thoroughly. I'm taking this as a promise to cooperate with the police."

"Hehe, I'm not greedy, one thing is enough. Since I promised you, I won't go back on my word.
When leaving for Hong Kong?" Zhang Ziwen was quite agreeable at this moment, especially since his attitude of refusing to cooperate with the police
hadn't been very firm to begin with.

"We're leaving tomorrow. Our police are very worried about the hostages' safety; this matter can't be delayed any longer."

"So soon?" Zhang Ziwen was slightly taken aback, then smiled and said, "...You were sure I'd
agree to cooperate with you, weren't you? You're always putting me down. You weren't like this before. When did you learn to play
tricks on me?" Zhang Ziwen was a little indignant about Wu Min's earlier teasing.

"You're clever..." Wu Min's eyes gleamed with pride as she smiled and said, "I was sure you'd
cooperate with me, but you're just so annoying. You clearly want to go, but you pretend to be, always trying to make me beg you. Do
you think you're the only one who can scheme? Don't forget, I know what you used to do.
You'd be crazy not to want to do something this exciting. You want me to beg you? I won't." Wu Min finished speaking, her beautiful eyes filled with smugness. Tonight,
he was indeed the one who finally surrendered.

Zhang Ziwen was inwardly impressed. It seemed this girl understood him quite well. He could only admit
defeat and say, "You win. What you said about having another partner was definitely made up, right?"

"...I wasn't making up about having another partner, it's just that I don't like that partner."
Wu Min finished, her expression a little embarrassed.

"Hehe, so you really do have a partner? Who is this person who can partner with our beautiful lady?
Tell ." Zhang Ziwen's curiosity was piqued again.

“…He’s also in business. He has a branch in Zhonghai. His business is no smaller than yours, and he
has a strong background. To be honest, that person is indeed suitable to cooperate with the police, and he’s already agreed.” Wu Min
finished speaking, her face flushing slightly.

Zhang Ziwen asked, somewhat puzzled, “So you’ve already found someone? Then why did you ask me?”

Wu Min rolled her eyes at him and said, “Who found someone? When we were selecting a partner for the police, he
was just one of the candidates. Plus, the city’s political and legal secretary is very familiar with that person’s father. I mentioned it to his father, and
unexpectedly, his father agreed very readily. Of course, that kid listens to his father and
agreed to .”

“That kid? You’re very familiar with that person?” Zhang Ziwen felt there was more to the story, and
he could still see the awkwardness in Wu Min’s expression.

Wu Min realized she had let something slip, and the blush on her face couldn’t be hidden. Her beautiful face was flushed, and she was
incredibly . Zhang Ziwen’s heart fluttered at her gaze; the allure of a great beauty was extraordinary.

"We're not... really close... just... met once or twice... his father came tonight too..." Wu Min
spoke with difficulty and hesitation, as if there was something she was reluctant to say.

"You mean the guy walking with your dad? You said that kid has a powerful background,
what ?" Zhang Ziwen could tell the man was involved in officialdom, and judging from Wu Min's words, he probably held
a high-ranking position.

Wu Min glanced at Zhang Ziwen and said softly, "...Minister... Minister Chen from the Ministry of Education."

"Minister Chen from the Ministry of Education?" Zhang Ziwen heard it clearly and asked with slight surprise, "...
Is the kid you're talking about Chen Hao?"

"...How do you know his name is Chen Hao?" This time it was Wu Min's turn to be surprised.

It really was that guy? Because of Song Lin's matter, he had a grudge against that kid in Beijing, but he didn't expect
to hear about him from Wu Min. Something seemed off...

Chapter 214 Private Cooperation

Zhang Ziwen vaguely guessed why Wu Min had such an awkward expression; it was probably related to matters between men and women
—a political marriage? Could it be that Wu Min and that kid...? Zhang Ziwen couldn't bear to think about it anymore,
a slight sourness rising in his heart, a feeling that was rather unpleasant.

"Hey... say something! Do you know Chen Hao?" Wu Min's beautiful eyes were fixed on Zhang Ziwen, trying to discern
something .

Zhang Ziwen nodded with a wry smile and said, "...I've had dealings with that kid once."

"Dealt with him once? What? You have business dealings with him? Are you close?" Looking at
Zhang Ziwen could sense that it wasn't just a simple business relationship.

Zhang Ziwen shook his head and said, "...I'm not close to him. I met him through a friend, there was a slight misunderstanding..."
"Yes..." Zhang Ziwen finished speaking and sighed inwardly, thinking how small the world was.

"A small misunderstanding?" Wu Min looked at Zhang Ziwen, her beautiful eyes questioning.

"Never mind... there's nothing to say, it's all in the past." Zhang Ziwen was a little embarrassed to talk about
the misunderstanding , which had a hint of jealousy and was indeed hard to say.

Wu Min nodded. Although she was a little curious about what the misunderstanding was, Zhang Ziwen didn't want to talk about it, so she could only
let it go .

"...That Chen Hao is related to your personal affairs, isn't he?" Zhang Ziwen looked at Wu Min, wanting to confirm his
guess.

Hearing this question, Wu Min's face flushed slightly, and she avoided Zhang Ziwen's gaze, nodding very slightly.

"...You said you wanted to see me about two things. You've already mentioned the business matter, and now that I've agreed to
cooperate with you, do I still have the right to know about your so-called personal matters?" Wu Min's reaction made Zhang Ziwen's heart skip a beat;
he vaguely felt his guess was correct.

Zhang Ziwen's question was direct, and Wu Min could feel his somewhat piercing gaze, but she
seemed . She hesitated slightly and said softly, "...I have something I'd like to ask for your help with...Since you've already agreed to cooperate with me on official business...I...I'd also like to ask you ...to cooperate...on
personal matters ..." "Cooperation again?" Seeing her hesitant and somewhat troubled expression, Zhang Ziwen smiled and said, "... It seems we have quite a few collaborations. Go ahead and tell me; I think I can agree." Zhang Ziwen's tone was somewhat relaxed, almost comforting . "...This is my personal matter. If you can help me, that would be great; if not, please don't laugh at me ..." Wu Min avoided his eyes, her face redder than a ripe apple. Zhang Ziwen smiled, gesturing for her to continue, a certain expectation stirring within him. Helping others was certainly a good thing; he'd always enjoyed that. "...I think...when we go to see my dad later...you'll be nice to me...be nice..." Wu Min's voice became very soft, her cheeks flushed crimson. "Be nice? Haven't I been nice to you?" Zhang Ziwen was a little confused. At the same time, his heart skipped a beat; her shy appearance was incredibly charming. "I...I didn't mean that...I meant...could you...could you...be a little...a little closer ..." Wu Min's voice was barely a whisper; she wanted to disappear into the ground. Wu Min's voice was extremely soft, but Zhang Ziwen heard it clearly. He stared at Wu Min, somewhat dumbfounded. A little closer? What did that mean? His emotional intelligence was a bit low; he genuinely couldn't understand it. "Oh...please don't look at me like that, okay?" Wu Min couldn't stand his oblivious gaze and could n't help but let out a coquettish cry. "I...I don't quite understand what you mean..." Zhang Ziwen's heart was pounding. Wu Min actually showed such a feminine side. It was a miracle to him. "...Are you really stupid or just pretending? If you keep this up, I'll get angry." Wu Min couldn't understand the man in front of her; he was being so direct, yet he was still pretending. She couldn't continue. "I really don't know, so please explain!" Zhang Ziwen looked completely innocent, but he could vaguely guess what was going on. Wu Min carefully observed Zhang Ziwen's expression, which didn't seem feigned. She bit her lower lip, as if making a great decision, and said, "...I want you to be a little affectionate with me in front of Chen Hao's father, like...like my boyfriend." Finally saying it, Wu Min breathed a sigh of relief. It seemed she had been holding this in for a long time. "...You mean you want me to pretend to be your boyfriend?" Zhang Ziwen's eyes widened. Although he could guess Wu Min's intentions, he was still a little surprised; this shouldn't be his responsibility. "That's right, that's what I mean." Wu Min nodded and said softly, "You just need to answer whether you can help me." "...Helping you is no problem. But I want to know why you contacted me?" "Zhang Ziwen looked at her and said , this was a question he was quite interested in. Wu Min thought for a moment, then said somewhat awkwardly, "...I don't have any other male friends...I'm asking you because... I think you're more suitable..." Wu Min spoke with difficulty, then seemed to regret it afterward, as if she were unwanted . Zhang Ziwen smiled and said, "Since you think I'm more suitable, okay, I promise you, I'll help you with this ." Zhang Ziwen noticed Wu Min's embarrassment and couldn't bear to press her further. "You promised me? Really?" A hint of joy flickered in Wu Min's beautiful eyes, though she still seemed a little incredulous. Zhang Ziwen smiled and nodded, acknowledging her. Pretending to be her boyfriend? It wasn't like going through hell and high water; he'd done it before, it shouldn't be too difficult. Besides, he was quite willing. Wu Min was, after all , a great beauty; pretending for her wouldn't be a bad thing. Wu Min smiled sweetly. The knot that had tormented her for so long had finally been untied. In her memory, this guy was always teasing her, and asking him for help was a last resort. Only he could rival that kid. She had mentally prepared herself for him to laugh at her, but now, seeing that he didn't seem to be making fun of her, Wu Min finally felt relieved. Looking at her sweet and charming smile, Zhang Ziwen suppressed his inner turmoil and asked, "...Can you tell me why you did this?" Wu Min nodded. Since Zhang Ziwen had already agreed to help her, there was no need to hide anything from him. So she recounted the whole story... The Wu and Chen families were not only old friends, but Wu Tianhao and Chen Hao's father, Chen Fan, were also classmates. The two were very close. At that time, the Wu and Chen families lived in the same compound. When Wu Min and Chen Hao were very young, their parents saw that the two golden children not only got along well but were also a good match. So, they jokingly arranged a betrothal between them . Later, Chen Fan was transferred for work... After moving to Jinghua City, the two families parted ways, but their relationship did not cease. As time passed, the children from back then grew into adults. Wu Min's beauty easily attracted Chen Hao, her childhood sweetheart, and pursuing her was a natural progression, from Jinghua to Zhonghai. Chen Hao's visits were quite frequent. The grown-up Chen Hao was handsome and outstanding in every way. Wu Min wasn't unmoved; Chen Hao's childhood impression of her remained quite deep. However, through repeated interactions, she also...

Realizing Chen Hao's character was completely different from his childhood
self arrogance and hubris—Wu Min gradually grew to dislike him and began to distance herself.

However, Chen Hao possessed an unwavering persistence when it came to beautiful women, his relentless pursuit proving incredibly skillful.
She felt helpless in the face of his fervent pursuit; she didn't want to ruin the long-standing friendship between their families
, nor could she bear to hurt her childhood friend. Moreover, Chen Hao's background made him someone she couldn't easily refuse. Her tactful rejections felt
powerless, leaving Wu Min deeply troubled.

Wu Min's father, a worldly-wise man, could easily discern Chen Hao's character. But as an elder, he could only turn a blind eye
to his old friend's son's pursuit of his daughter. Besides, Chen Hao's father
was quite enthusiastic about this seemingly joking marriage, and a direct rejection would be inappropriate. Things had escalated to the point where things seemed
difficult to manage. Chen Hao's father had come to Zhonghai specifically to discuss the marriage between their children with Wu Tianhao. When Wu Tianhao received a
clear answer from his daughter that she disagreed, he was in a dilemma. Personally, the two families were old friends; professionally, the Chen family
's current status was undeniable. Wu Tianhao was caught in the middle, but he certainly didn't want his precious
daughter to marry a good-for-nothing playboy.

What to do? To make the Chen family back down without damaging the relationship between the two families, Wu Tianhao thought of
Zhang Ziwen. He had an exceptionally good impression of Zhang Ziwen. He could guess his daughter's feelings, but
he also knew her personality well. Zhang Ziwen rarely visited their home, indicating that the two young people weren't progressing smoothly.
Wu Tianhao tentatively mentioned Zhang Ziwen's name to Wu Min, offering this terrible
idea that would kill two birds with one stone: it would make the Chen family give up, and perhaps even allow his precious daughter to make some progress with Zhang Ziwen. If
Zhang Ziwen agreed, it should be perfect.

Wu Min was quite tempted by her father's suggestion. She hadn't expected anything to progress with Zhang Ziwen.
Her impression of him was equally terrible: lecherous, womanizing, arrogant, and a complete scoundrel. However, compared to
Chen Hao, Zhang Ziwen seemed a little more likable. At least he wasn't like the fly that Chen Hao was constantly bothering her.
Working with Zhang Ziwen on a case in Hong Kong would be much better than with Chen Hao. Things seemed a little strange; both
professionally , Zhang Ziwen seemed to be the perfect choice in every aspect. After much consideration, Wu Min decided to take advantage of... While Chen Hao's father was in
Zhonghai City, Wu Min decided to set aside her pride and dignity and give it a try.
She was willing to go all out to resolve the matter once and for all. In her heart, she would rather face Zhang Ziwen's ridicule than Chen Hao's entanglement
…

The matter wasn't too complicated. Zhang Ziwen listened attentively to Wu Min's detailed account. He was more willing
to pretend to be Wu Min's boyfriend. In his mind, Chen Hao was no good. He
was truly unwilling for Wu Min to marry that rich second-generation heir. Wasn't that like a beautiful flower stuck in cow dung? What was breaking up a couple? He'd even
done the job of kidnapping a bride, so what did he care about this? At the same time, he was secretly happy that Wu Min had found him…

“Alright, it's almost time. Let's go into the hall to see Dad.” Wu Min hadn't forgotten Zhang Ziwen's
condition.

“…Okay, let's go see our Dad.” Seeing Wu Min's relaxed expression, he suddenly had a mischievous
thought.

“What nonsense are you talking about? What Dad?” Wu Min rolled her eyes at Zhang Ziwen; his words clearly
implied .

"It's our dad, hehe... I can impersonate him properly so I won't give myself away," Zhang Ziwen
said with a grin.

"Ugh, you're just being cheeky. Don't try that on me," Wu Min retorted, perfectly aware of his intentions
.

"Yes, yes, I won't be cheeky. Let's go..." Zhang Ziwen, with a mischievous smile, stood up gentlemanly
and gestured for her delicate hand to fall into his.

Wu Min gave him a disdainful look, ignoring Zhang Ziwen's lecherous hand. Trying
to take advantage ? No way! She had already sensed his ulterior motives.

This girl's pretty wary, Zhang Ziwen thought to himself with a smug grin. Trying to avoid me? Not so easy.
This opportunity is too good to pass up; he might not let this chance slip by easily. Zhang Ziwen smugly calculated to himself.

As they reached the door of the private room, Wu Min noticed Zhang Ziwen suddenly stop and asked curiously, "What's wrong?
What are you doing standing here? Come in with me."

Zhang Ziwen said seriously, "...It doesn't seem very intimate for us to act like this, does it? It'll give us away."

"...Then...what do you want?" Wu Min caught the sly look in Zhang Ziwen's eyes, and she had a
bad feeling.

Zhang Ziwen moved closer to her body, his eyes gleaming mischievously, and whispered in her ear, "Look...
should we do this..." Before he finished speaking, his hand had already wrapped around Wu Min's soft waist. She smelled a sweet
, intoxicating fragrance emanating from her.

"What are you doing...don't do that..." Caught off guard, Wu Min struggled, her face flushed, trying to
escape Zhang Ziwen's restless hand.

"Don't move, or I won't be responsible if you give yourself away." Zhang Ziwen's voice was serious, but inside he was overjoyed; this
girl's waist was quite flexible.

Wu Min obediently stopped struggling, but her mesmerizing eyes glared fiercely at Zhang Ziwen as she said,
"...Let go of my hand, or I'll get angry."

"Didn't you say you wanted me to be a little more affectionate? Shouldn't we keep our distance? Okay, I'll listen to you..."
Zhang Ziwen obediently released his hand from her slender waist, placing them two feet apart, instantly making them seem like strangers...

Chapter 215 Advancing by

Retreating Wu Min was stunned. This distance seemed a bit absurd. She said helplessly, "...Could you
come a little closer?"

The distance decreased by a foot, but Zhang Ziwen's expression remained serious. Anyone could see that the two had
no relationship.

"Hey...Zhang, are you deliberately trying to argue with me?" Wu Min glared at him angrily. This guy was
clearly pretending.

Zhang Ziwen feigned innocence: "My beautiful lady... you're the one who wants to be affectionate, and you're the one who wants to keep your distance.
I've already cooperated with you quite a bit. What do you want me to do to satisfy you?"

"Hmph! Don't give me that. Don't think I don't know your dirty thoughts. Everyone thinks they know your cunning."
Wu Min's face flushed; she knew this guy was trying to take advantage of her.

"Yes, yes, I'm cunning, I have dirty thoughts. So tell me what I should do now?" Zhang Ziwen asked with a bitter face.
She looked wronged.

Wu Min, seeing his feigned weakness, felt resentful but helpless. She said with a hint of exasperation,
"Come closer..." If she didn't let this guy take advantage, he definitely wouldn't cooperate properly, and messing up the act would
be bad for her.

Zhang Ziwen secretly gloated and cooperated by moving closer to her. Very close, her fragrance was intoxicating. At the same time, he
felt her slender hand grasp his arm, and he heard her warning voice: "Don't move, hmph,
I'll just hold you."

Zhang Ziwen smiled, but his smile was a little mischievous. With a slight brush of his arm, he could immediately feel
the firmness of Wu Min's breasts. It felt amazing. Wu Min felt his mischievous action. For his seemingly unintentional actions, she
could only try to tighten her grip on his arm. She was a little annoyed, but there was no good way to resist Zhang Ziwen's advances.
The matter was already settled. It was too late to turn against him, because Zhang Ziwen had already knocked on the door of the private room. At this moment, Wu
Min regretted it deeply, regretting that she had chosen such a scoundrel to impersonate her boyfriend. "He's clearly a lecherous wolf!"
she thought, feeling like a lamb falling into a wolf's den.

A waitress opened the door for the two and led them directly to the reception hall.
The private room was large and luxurious, with breathtaking amenities. Six waiters were on
standby This room was reserved for high-ranking officials in Zhonghai City to entertain top VIPs; only special individuals were allowed
to enter. This was Zhang Ziwen's first time in such a place. However, this kind of high-class venue
was nothing to Zhang Ziwen anymore. He was no longer the naive young man who had been wasting his days, and he was no longer
as .

Wu Tianhao, sitting on the sofa, smiled as he watched the handsome man and beautiful woman enter. He stood up and said with a smile,
"Hehe... Look, I was just talking about you two."

"Hello, Uncle Wu," Zhang Ziwen greeted his elder politely.

"Good, good..." Wu Tianmeng said with a smile, "...Xiao Wen, it's been a while since you've come
to see this old man at home, haha, you've been quite busy lately. I've seen quite a few reports about you in the media
... You're quite a celebrity and a busy man now..."

Zhang Ziwen smiled and said, "That's all media nonsense. I'm still the same as before, it's just that
the company has been a bit busy lately..."

Wu Tianmeng patted Zhang Ziwen's shoulder affectionately, his face full of praise, and said, "Young people should prioritize their careers,
good, it's good that you're busy. How can we boost the economy if we're not busy, right? If our country's economic development is to achieve success,
we really need young people like you with ambition, haha..."

Faced with this leader-like praise, Zhang Ziwen could only nod and accept the instruction. National economic development? Zhang Ziwen
felt that this title was a bit too high. He only knew that he hadn't evaded taxes and should be considered to have contributed a small part to the country's economic development
, but the taxes were too high, and paying taxes really hurt him.

"Come, Xiao Wen, let me introduce you to an elder. This elder is quite a remarkable person
..." Wu Tianhao smiled as he introduced a man in a suit to Zhang Ziwen.

"Hehe... Old Wu, you're being too polite... What do you mean by remarkable person? Hehe..."
The man in the suit stood up, extended his hand to Zhang Ziwen, and smiled, "Chen Fan, if you don't mind calling me Uncle Chen, hehe,
I've long admired your name..."

"Hello, Uncle Chen, Zhang Ziwen, I dare not accept the title of 'long admired'." Zhang Ziwen politely shook Chen Fan's hand,
while sensing a subtle hostility in Chen Fan's smile.

Zhang Ziwen knew without guessing that the person shaking his hand was Chen Fan, the father of the second-generation rich kid. Although he
wasn't , he still had to smile and be humble and polite to such a high-ranking official.
He knew very well that this kind of person was not someone a small businessman like him could afford to offend.

The perfunctory greetings quickly ended, and Zhang Ziwen naturally sat down on the double sofa with Wu Min. Facing
two distinguished elders, Zhang Ziwen didn't forget to tease Wu Min. Wu Min's delicate hand quickly fell into
his palm. It was so natural that he took a further step in a very generous manner. Soon, his other hand wrapped around Wu
Min's slender waist. The movement was extremely clean and efficient. Before Wu Min could react, most of her body was already nestled against his
. They looked very intimate. Anyone who saw them at that moment would have guessed that the two were deeply in love
.

Faced with Zhang Ziwen's series of outrageous actions, Wu Min dared not resist in the slightest. She was afraid that Chen Hao's father would
notice, which would not only ruin everything but also cause unexpected trouble later. She was furious;
this guy was incredibly opportunistic. He knew she wouldn't dare resist, but she couldn't retaliate. Not only that,
she was forced to wear a sweet smile, pretending to be a blissfully happy woman. Wu Min felt
helpless; at this moment, she could only curse this despicable man in her heart.

The intimate scene between the couple caught the eyes of the two elders, who both smiled
involuntarily . Wu Tianhao's smile was one of satisfaction. He wasn't entirely sure how far his precious daughter and Zhang Ziwen had progressed, but
in this situation, he no longer needed to worry about his daughter's lifelong happiness; his satisfaction came from the bottom of his heart.

Chen Fan was also smiling, but his smile was somewhat stiff. In Chen Fan's eyes, Wu Min and his precious son
were a perfect match, both handsome and well-matched. Logically, this discussion about their children's marriage should have been a natural
progression a shrewd maneuver occurred, forcing him to accept the reality before him and the words of Wu Tianhao and his daughter. His
ideal daughter-in-law was no longer his…

Socializing with unfamiliar elders was painful, but socializing with elders of high status was even more so. Zhang Ziwen was
now acting as the imposter son-in-law. After some casual conversation, Zhang Ziwen's back was covered
in sweat, and his hand holding Wu Min's was soaked. Wu Min, nestled beside Zhang Ziwen, could clearly feel his
restraint and unease. As the sweat on his palms increased, her anger gradually subsided,
replaced This guy actually had moments of nervousness, completely unlike his arrogant demeanor in front of her.
It seemed that having him impersonate her boyfriend was more advantageous than disadvantageous. At least he could sense his embarrassing side, and what's better
, Wu Min had already found an excuse to teach him a lesson...

"Xiao Wen... By the way... may I call you that?" Chen Fan, who had been listening to Wu Tianhao's casual conversation,
suddenly interjected with a smile.

"Of course you can," Zhang Ziwen replied politely with a smile.

Chen Fan smiled and said, "...There's something I really want to ask you. Of course. If it's inconvenient, you don't need to
answer..."

"Uncle Chen, please ask away, I have no problem with it." Seeing the cunning hidden in Chen Fan's smile, Zhang Ziwen
wondered what kind of noise this minister was about to make.

Chen Fan said casually, "I saw you save the big star Song Lin on TV a while ago.
I've always been curious, you're clearly a businessman, how did you become her bodyguard? It seems she can't afford
a tycoon like you...hehe..."

This question was a bit sensitive, and Wu Tianhao and Wu Min both seemed interested in it. Especially Wu Min,
her beautiful face was already turned towards Zhang Ziwen, the intoxicating fragrance of her hair
wafting towards

Ziwen looked at Chen Fan and said with a smile, "...It's simple, she doesn't need to pay me, because she
's my friend. When a friend is in trouble, talking about money is vulgar. Don't you think so?" Sure enough, it was a nuisance, and it was
his weakness. Zhang Ziwen cursed Chen Fan inwardly for being unkind.

"Hehe...so you're friends. I heard she's staying with you now?" Chen Fan
looked enlightened , then asked his second question.

"That's right. She was a little shaken and needs to recover at my place. My house is spacious, and she's quite comfortable
there . As a friend, she can stay as long as she wants." Zhang Ziwen answered smoothly. With gossip
flying everywhere, he had no need to hide anything.

Chen Fan said approvingly, "Xiao Wen, I feel good hearing you say that. That's how you help a friend. Hehe,
in today's society, materialism is rampant. It's rare to find someone as devoted to their friends as you."

"Uncle Chen, you flatter me..." Zhang Ziwen feigned understanding, but inwardly he was on guard
. This smiling elder was setting a trap for him.

Sure enough, Chen Fan's next words were far from friendly.

"That flight attendant from the plane is living in your house now, right? She's your friend too? Hehe...
The other day the newspapers had a story about you two being so close when you were unconscious on the plane, you couldn't separate, hehe
... I was a little moved when I saw it. The headline was also quite interesting, something like 'Romantic Journey Through Life and Death'? Hehe...
Interesting ..." Chen Fan's tone seemed to be joking, and his smile was very kind and friendly, but Zhang Ziwen
already felt disgusted. Wasn't this clearly an attempt to embarrass him?

"Were you hugging her tightly? Hehe..." Zhang Ziwen chuckled and said, "...I didn't even know.
I wasn't really aware of it at the time. I only found out later from the newspaper. The flight attendant you mentioned is named An Yun. That's right, she also lives in my
house and has become my sister..."

Before Chen Fan could ask any more unreliable questions, Zhang Ziwen continued, "This sister of mine didn't
just appear out of thin air. I have to thank God for his arrangement. Her older sister took good care of me in the past and entrusted me
to take care of An Yun before she passed away. My home is her home, hehe... She can live here for the rest of her life without any problem."

Zhang Ziwen then briefly explained his situation with Li Xiu...

After a long explanation, Zhang Ziwen sighed and said, "...The media these days publishes all sorts of nonsense.
Sigh... I'm too lazy to even read it. I didn't expect Uncle Chen to be so interested in this kind of gossip." After saying that, Zhang Ziwen
shook his head and sighed dramatically, with an expression that suggested that newspaper gossip was not respectable.

"Hehe... I'm not interested in gossip, it's just that you've been in the media so much lately,
it's impossible not to see you." Chen Fan smiled slightly, a little embarrassed.

Zhang Ziwen looked at Chen Fan and said with a slightly sarcastic tone, "...Do you have any other gossip you'd like
to ask? I can tell you, all that gossip is beneath me, what I say
is the real deal."

Using a strategy of advancing as a retreat, the best defense is offense. Zhang Ziwen, well-versed in the rules of warfare, believed this tactic would definitely work.
He really didn't believe Chen Fan could bring himself to ask about something like a bride kidnapping.

As expected, Chen Fan couldn't bring himself to ask any more questions. For the Minister of Education
to be interested would be a laughingstock if word got out. At the same time, the worldly-wise Chen Fan could easily hear
the sarcasm in Zhang Ziwen's words. Even though this high-ranking official was annoyed, he couldn't easily show it. He could only laugh off Zhang Ziwen's
subtle mockery. The young man in front of him was not easy to deal with. Calm, composed, and wise, that was
Chen Fan's assessment of Zhang Ziwen. No wonder his precious son had lost twice in the competition for women. After a
brief exchange to get a feel for him, he was now a little worried about his son's intention to deal with Zhang Ziwen. The young man in front of him
was not only first-rate intellect but also had a complicated background. Could he handle him? Chen Fan was filled with doubt. The usually shrewd Chen
Fan had crossed a line tonight, embarrassing his future son-in-law in front of his old friend—something he would never
have done before. But parents always worry about their children, and for his precious son, he had acted impulsively…

Wu Min sensed Zhang Ziwen's displeasure at being teased by Chen Fan and felt a pang of guilt.
After he had been teased by Chen Fan because of her. She was understanding and hadn't forgotten Zhang Ziwen's so-called exchange condition.
After chatting for a while in the reception room, she secured a private conversation between Zhang
Ziwen a small compensation…

“How about you don't hold a grudge against me…” Zhang Ziwen hung his head, accepting whatever she wanted.

Had this guy changed? He was red-faced and angry just now, how did he become like this? Wu Min was certain
he would continue to be a scoundrel, and she was mentally prepared for a big fight, but… The changes are happening
so fast; she can't quite figure out what this guy is thinking.

Chapter 216: Unearthing Old Tales. In the next

lounge, Zhang Ziwen's private conversation with Wu Tianhao ended in less than 30 minutes. Zhang Ziwen happily
received Mayor Wu's promise that the rectification documents would be officially issued to Longkou within 10 days. This was the news Zhang Ziwen most
wanted . His previous unpleasantness with Chen Fan vanished instantly. Repaying the favor, under Wu Tianhao's instructions
, he readily agreed to the arduous task of personally escorting the beautiful woman home. Escorting the beautiful Wu Min home was indeed a difficult task for
Zhang Ziwen Wu Min hadn't forgotten the small favor he had offered, and she certainly
wouldn't forget the time he had teased her before. He had already read the vengeful look in Wu Min's beautiful eyes. He could already imagine the hardship of
the journey There was no other way; he had to pay
a price for his shameless methods…

Zhang Ziwen's premonition came true. As the couple intimately got into Zhang Ziwen's BMW, the beautiful
Wu Min immediately revealed her true colors. The demure lady instantly transformed into a violent queen. On the way home,
Zhang Ziwen was subjected to a barrage of punches from Wu Min. She used every trick in the book to defend herself, pinching,
pulling, scratching, and clawing at him. He was almost bitten a couple of times...

On Garden Street, Zhang Ziwen parked his BMW on the side of the road, glanced at Wu Min beside him, and said with a wry smile,
"...We're here."

Wu Min seemed not to hear him, lying motionless in the comfortable seat, her beautiful eyes gazing out the windshield, her
delicate eyebrows furrowed, lost in thought.

"...What? Still angry? You've vented enough on me, what else do you want?"
Zhang Ziwen said with a wry smile. He was a little sore now; this girl had been incredibly rough, and there were definitely many marks on his body.

Wu Min turned her head, glanced at Zhang Ziwen, and said softly, "Zhang Ziwen, we're going to Hong Kong together tomorrow
to handle a case. There are some things I need to clarify with you in person."

Zhang Ziwen nodded and smiled, saying, "Go ahead. Say whatever you want."

"Once we're in Hong Kong, I don't want you to touch me like you did today. If you do, I won't be
polite ." Wu Min's tone turned cold. She was still angry.

"Touch me? Do you think I took advantage of you today? I was just afraid of giving myself away. Holding your hand and
putting my arm around your waist, and you're this angry? I've never seen you so petty. If I had known you'd react this way, I would
n't have agreed to pretend to be your boyfriend. It's true what they say, no good deed goes unpunished." Zhang Ziwen said softly,
looking wronged.

"Don't play dumb with me. Do you think I don't know what you're thinking? You're the petty one. You're just
holding a grudge because I arrested you before, aren't you?" Wu Min bluntly exposed Zhang Ziwen's pettiness. She snorted and said,
"...You're a grown man, always thinking about taking advantage of women. I've never seen anyone as lecherous as you. Can't you be a little more assertive
?"

Zhang Ziwen was slightly embarrassed, muttering under his breath, a hint of resentment in his voice, "...Am I lecherous? Even if I were, I wouldn't be lecherous
towards you." In his heart, however, he thought this girl was clever and had seen through his tricks perfectly. Once exposed,
he wasn't worth much.

His voice was soft, but Wu Min heard it clearly. She stared at Zhang Ziwen and said, "I just don't understand
how a grown man like you can be so petty. You're clearly wrong, yet you still try to argue. You're not lecherous? Just point out a few things
to prove your character. Do I have to point them out one by one?"

Was his character really that bad? Zhang Ziwen, feeling a bit embarrassed, retorted, "Just a few things? Is it really
that serious? It's just that you caught me once while I was getting a massage. Let me tell you, that was a misunderstanding. I
didn't do anything. Besides, I don't know what was wrong with the massage. Believe it or not, it's up to you. Now you're bringing up old
grievances with me. You're the one

who's petty and narrow-minded." "I see you seem very unconvinced. Do you really want me to say it? Don't say I didn't give you face later." Wu Min
was truly exasperated with the man in front of her. Didn't he know that she had a lot of dirt on him? And he was still trying to argue?

"Face? What face do I have in front of you? Haven't you always thought I was a lecherous and shameless person? Is
n't that what you think?" Zhang Ziwen looked at her unhappily. He really wanted to argue with her.

Wu Min met Zhang Ziwen's unpleasant gaze and said without backing down, "That's right, that's what I think
. Your actions made it impossible for me not to think that way."

The couple in the car became increasingly tense, and the atmosphere grew more and more heated. Natural rivals, neither willing to back down,
were starting to escalate the situation. Neither was willing to yield, neither wanted to put up with the other's temper.

"What you've done? Hmph, you've been looking down on me from the start. I'd really like to hear why."

Zhang Ziwen's anger flared. He'd been unjustly misunderstood by her several times before, and after clarifying things, he'd
tolerated it, thinking that Zhonghai was so big, the chances of running into each other were practically zero. He hadn't expected
to be entangled with this girl, Wu Min, over various incidents. Her opinion of him remained consistent. Wu Min's disdainful
looks sometimes hurt him deeply, and coupled with her arrogance and coldness, she rarely gave him a kind look. Undeniably, he
'd always indignant at her arrogance. Being looked down upon by the beautiful Wu Min, even his best patience had its limits.
Today, he had to make things clear. Now that things were out in the open, he wasn't afraid to break ties with the beautiful policewoman.

His tone was so harsh it was almost unbearable. Wu Min really wanted to bite Zhang Ziwen. She coldly said, "I see you
really won't admit it until you're faced with the truth. Let me tell you, I know exactly what you did. You
can't deny it. I'm only being polite by not saying anything."

Wu Min was getting annoyed. She could sense his displeasure, but she was also annoyed by his repeated prodding . Was there really such a shameless person? He did something wrong but refused to admit it. Wu Min was increasingly disgusted
with this stubborn guy . "It's the same old story again. Put away your policeman act. You can't say it, can you? Humph, I'm too lazy to talk to you anymore. Get off the bus..." Seeing Wu Min's angry stare at him, Zhang Ziwen was certain she had no leverage over him. Her anger actually gave him a sense of satisfaction. He didn't know why, but provoking her made him feel good, as if he could find some kind of balance. His words hurt Wu Min's pride. He was blatantly kicking her out of the bus. Was there really such a man? Wu Min's beautiful eyes welled up with tears. She couldn't hold back her tears. She was filled with resentment. Why? Why was this guy so rude to her? "Zhang, let me tell you clearly, you're a scoundrel, a rogue, a lecher. I won't stoop to your level, huh? You think you're so great? In my eyes, you're nothing. You don't need to kick me out of the car, I'm leaving right now." Wu Min angrily opened the car door; she didn't want to face this scoundrel anymore. "Stop right there!" Zhang Ziwen snapped. "I won't stop you from leaving, but you need to make yourself clear today. Scoundrel, rogue, lecher? What gives you the right to say that about me?" In her eyes, he was so worthless. Zhang Ziwen couldn't swallow this insult. Wu Min withdrew her foot from the car door, turned to the side, and glared at him, saying, "What gives you the right? Because you have an ambiguous relationship with your female boss." "Hmph, ambiguous? Tell me, I like her. Is it wrong for me to like a woman? Does liking her make me a lecher? A rogue?" Zhang Ziwen didn't deny his relationship with Mu Qingdi; the accusations she leveled against him were unreasonable.

"Like? Someone like you dares to say you like someone? You have so many women at home, and
you still have one outside. Your skin is ridiculously thick. Hmph, those women at home probably don't know about your philandering, do they? I bet you wouldn't dare say."
Wu Min's tone was sarcastic, her eyes filled with contempt.

"You can't just spout nonsense without knowing the truth. So what if I have many women at home? They are all the most important
people in my life. I like them by my side, so what? You should at least have some sense of propriety in your lies. I admit I'm a womanizer,
but not as depraved as you imagine. What do you mean by having one outside? I, Zhang Ziwen, never mess around outside. Do n't
look at me with such prejudice just because you grabbed me for a massage once." Zhang Ziwen's tone was cold, and Wu Min's contemptuous gaze
stung him once more.

"I know you'll play the rogue and deny it. Let me tell you, everything you did was recorded. Do you
want me to put the tape in front of you before you admit it? You really want to see your ugly behavior on the tape, don't you?"
Wu Min retorted, certain that this guy would stick to his guns.

"Disgusting behavior? You brat. What nonsense are you spouting?" Wu Min's words grew increasingly harsh, and Zhang Ziwen
's anger was reaching its breaking point.

"I am a brat. You are a complete and utter scoundrel. Your
disgusting behavior with your boss, Li Yan, in the office isn't vulgar enough? You want to curse me? I'll play along. I knew you were the kind of man who would do something filthy and then
deny it ." Wu Min's delicate body trembled slightly, her face pale with anger. This guy had absolutely no manners.

"What did you say? Li Yan?" Zhang Ziwen was struck dumb, his heart
pounding .

"Hmph, I know what you're trying to say. Denying it is useless now. What you did with her in the office was all
recorded by the surveillance cameras. Hmph, the National Security Bureau misunderstood you, but I've seen your true colors. It doesn't matter if you don't
admit it, I know what kind of person you are, disgusting!" Wu Min's beautiful eyes were filled with contempt and disdain
.

National Security Bureau? Surveillance cameras? * Zhang Ziwen's face turned pale in an instant. He remembered his
absurd affair with Li Yan in the office, and at the same time, he remembered that he was being monitored by the National Security Bureau at that time. That incident had long been
erased from his memory. In the impetuousness of youth, he had done many absurd things. Now that the old story had been brought up again, he was a little stunned. He never
thought that this little episode in his life had been recorded by the National Security Bureau, and that Wu Min in front of him already knew. No wonder she
had always looked at him like that. He was a little speechless. The problem was, it was indeed the truth. Zhang Ziwen's anger
instantly turned into frustration...

"Speechless now, huh..." Wu Min saw Zhang Ziwen's frustration and said with a sneer, "Your
affairs don't stop there. Hmph, I personally handed you the phone recording of Song Lin. Now that the evidence is destroyed, you
want to deny it, right?" Now that the pretense was over, Wu Min no longer cared and exposed his past without any discussion.

"Enough... I have nothing to say... I admit it..." Zhang Ziwen was extremely frustrated. He didn't want to hear any
more . These two points alone were enough to make him suffer. He didn't even have the strength to speak.

"Admit it?" Wu Min was very surprised. Why didn't he deny it? What was this guy up to?

"I admit it all. I admit to all of these things..." Zhang Ziwen nodded dejectedly and sighed,
saying , "...You look down on me because of these things, don't you?"

"I'm a woman. I know you're a womanizer. How do you expect me to see you? Besides,
how did you treat me before? You're shameless, aren't you? Humph, I haven't exposed you yet, which is already giving you a lot of face. I didn't expect you to
be so shameless in front of me. Let me tell you, you're petty, but I'm even pettier. I will never forgive you for
what !" Wu Min pressed her advantage. Seeing Zhang Ziwen looking like a defeated rooster,
she felt an indescribable sense of satisfaction. This grudge had been bottled up in her heart for a long time.

"The club? Sigh, I'm sorry for what happened to you tonight..." Zhang Ziwen completely collapsed, rolling up his sleeves and saying,
"...You've already vented your anger. I admit I was being cunning, but it's not something I should hold a grudge about for the rest of my life, is it?"
Zhang Ziwen admitted defeat; he could no longer hold his head high in front of Wu Min.

"Who brought up tonight? Humph, back at the club...when you...danced with me...dare to say...
you didn't intentionally...molest me..." Wu Min's face suddenly turned crimson. She would never
forget Zhang Ziwen's assault, the assault that tormented her and caused her frequent insomnia.

God, Zhang Ziwen was about to collapse. It would have been better if she hadn't brought it up; now that she had, he had indeed done quite
a few . Rogue, hooligan, lecher—she wasn't wrong about any of it. He truly had that image in her mind,
and this sinful image had deeply penetrated Wu Min's heart. Zhang Ziwen couldn't straighten his back; he
was . He had nothing left to say, and admitting his mistake was inevitable.

"...I know it's no use saying anything now. Sigh, I admit I wronged you before. Tell me,
what do you want me to do so you won't hold a grudge against me..." Zhang Ziwen hung his head, she had no choice but to let him have his way. Has

this guy changed his ways? He was all red-faced and angry just now, how did he become like this? Wu Min was certain
he would be a shameless scoundrel to the end, and she was mentally prepared to have a big fight with him, but the change was
too fast. She couldn't understand what this guy was thinking.

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