Back to the 70s: My Childhood Sweetheart Spoils Me Rotten

Chapter 1103 - 1105: Mutual Benefit

From a distance, all she could see was the back of a car. Gong Ruini turned her head and found that Zhao Xuran still maintained the surprised expression he had when Wei Zehao left.

She gently pushed him, "What’s wrong?"

Could it be that the name mentioned earlier was wrong?

"Nothing much," Zhao Xuran said, conflicted, "There’s never been any hint that he’s going to develop in the Northeast."

"Never thought he wasn’t going there, and yet he still has subordinates."

Zhao Xuran always thought he should be the first to know this news, but it turns out he’s not as informed as Wei Zehao.

Ah, Wei Zehao is actually going to develop in the Northeast. They weren’t supposed to be friends, but being able to share even these little details suggests more than ordinary friendship.

At least a partnership, which matches Wei Zehao’s personality.

Jumping around in Beijing only raises one’s fame, but how to make money, especially big money, is quite challenging.

"He mentioned a friend who does well in business in the Northeast, being the head of business there." Zhao Xuran sighed.

If it weren’t for someone’s arrogant past, how would things develop? Zhao Xuran truly worried that several families might end up being destroyed by this guy.

Ugh, now this is a time traveler, quietly staying in Beijing, getting all sorts of disdain from the Shen family.

"I wonder how the Shen family will react knowing they’ve missed out on such a profitable son-in-law." Gong Ruini was genuinely curious about the various disappointed faces that the Shen family might have after.

Will the Shen family regret it? Maybe they will in the future, but right now, regret isn’t possible. "The jewel of the Shen family is in a relationship with the second son of the second branch of the Liu family in Beijing."

"Oh," Gong Ruini didn’t know much about this person’s situation.

However, the conditions must be favorable, otherwise, he wouldn’t be so fearless.

As for why the Liu family would be interested in the Shen family’s swan, besides the girl probably being great, maybe they’re considering how much dowry the Shen family would provide.

"Wei Zehao needs to make a run for it, otherwise when this sister-in-law gets married, how much will he have to bleed?" Gong Ruini was genuinely curious. If the Liu family discovers that the bride they welcomed is an empty shell, would they immediately regret the marriage?

Regretting the marriage is unlikely. After all, they are people of stature; if they really go through with it, the outside gossip would be enough to drown them.

Can’t call off the marriage, so wouldn’t they target the Shen family leaders and at least treat the daughter-in-law coldly after letting her in?

Gong Ruini couldn’t help but shudder. Did Wei Zehao already anticipate that the proud Shen family would definitely try to kick him out, and is he holding out just to enjoy the spectacle?

"The business he leaves behind will be substantial, making the Liu family covetous; it depends on whether Shen family is willing to send their daughter off with a substantial dowry." Even nowadays, just because she’s the jewel of the family, does that make her more precious than a son?

My goodness, Wei Zehao is indeed quite generous with his handouts, "Perhaps it’ll spread."

Even if he runs away, he shouldn’t miss the chance to make a name for himself, but it’s unknown if during the scramble for benefits and the busy envisioning of the future, the Shen family will realize their future in-laws might also be joining them.

"It depends on people’s hearts."

People’s hearts? Can this be considered? Even if several families have good relations, Zhao Xuran wouldn’t dare to test people’s hearts, "People’s hearts cannot withstand tests."

"Instead of testing hearts, why not focus on development so the other can’t leave?"

"Unable to leave? That’s impossible." To someone as proud as Wei Zehao, enduring the Shen family for so many years should be reaching his limit.

"But why doesn’t he leave now?" Gong Ruini remembers that he said it’s not the right time to go yet.

Even though so much public opinion is against him now, why doesn’t he want to leave, "Is it because of the Shen family?"

"Seems his wife is pregnant," Zhao Xuran recalled hearing rumors that after years of marriage, Wei Zehao’s wife finally had a child.

"Ah, no way." Such big news hasn’t made its rounds; Gong Ruini found it inconceivable.

"A bit surprising, isn’t it? It doesn’t fit the high-profile manner of the Shen family." Zhao Xuran knew some inside reports even from afar.

Gong Ruini was indeed surprised. If Mr. Shen’s daughter were having a baby, Cao Li surely wouldn’t remain silent.

Now, if Cao Li were to send a gift, her first thought would be to check at home to see if there’s anything suitable to bring along.

Once Cao Na found out, she’d definitely say something cryptic, "Not normal."

"That’s because they won’t give Wei Zehao a chance to connect with insiders."

"If guessed correctly, they should move immediately after the child is born." Giving birth requires hospitalization, and when entering the hospital, Wei Zehao’s money will come into play.

A stepmother; how enthusiastic could those half-brothers be towards this daughter/sister, keeping up appearances only with hospital visits?

The more important thing is that, in the eyes of the locals, a woman should recover well after childbirth, so it’ll definitely be the time to lower their guard the most.

Surely not; wouldn’t that severely impact the mother’s health? Isn’t there talk of Wei Zehao’s wife’s health not being great?

"There will be preparations; these days with money, anything can be arranged."

"Like finding a place to settle near Beijing."

"Leave as soon as the postpartum period is over."

If the Shen family took Wei Zehao seriously, they’d notice traces, but alas, the Shen family is full of fools. The only smart one, the family leader, is preoccupied with power struggles and climbing the ranks.

"So you mean, lately, Wei Zehao has let the Shen family toss him around to lull them into complacency."

Gong Ruini didn’t understand, "Why, if he’s still in Beijing, wouldn’t he cooperate with us?"

As someone within the Shen family, even if he’s unaware of certain things, he should know a little, right?

Humph, "Who says he’s not seeking revenge? He’s clearly waiting to watch us struggle."

"Humph, our business in the Northeast mustn’t be inferior to theirs; we have to suppress him." Once Wei Zehao breaks new ground, will the money he earns be small?

For example, after earning money in the Northeast, then developing that area thoroughly. As a time traveler, he’s certainly able to escape successfully.

Based on these alone, the money this guy earns is enough to make people envious.

"We will not collaborate with him."

"However, he could provide some information for a fee."

Ah, paid information? When was this mentioned? Gong Ruini was perplexed; if they had settled this earlier, was there a need to travel so far to discuss it?

"He said he has industries in the Northeast and hopes we’d look over them a bit."

Ah, no wonder he brought this up, not wanting to tell Zhao Xuran ’I’ve got dirt on you.’

If he’s quite capable, why would he worry about his business being suppressed?

Gong Ruini found it hard to understand; just having money with Wei Zehao’s cunning nature, would he retaliate against the Shen family?

If he doesn’t avenge the Shen family, that’s already pretty good.

"He won’t speak about business in the Northeast, regardless of whether the Shen family is down and out or thriving." Zhao Xuran felt Wei Zehao in front was truly hard to discern.

"Do you think he has industries elsewhere, managed by trusted people?" Maybe not much money, but with assets here and there, combined would be a staggering amount.