Chapter 55. ☆, awesome!

It had been four days since he’d spoken to Mengmeng. He hadn’t gone to Vancouver to look for her, so he wondered if she’d be angry, and if he would even be able to coax her back.

“Young Master He, your new mobile phone.”

The housekeeper had the latest pear phone in his hand, “Little Miss has been spoiled by Madam and Miss. You are a bigger brother than she is, so please bear with me.”

He Yiyang put the sim card into the new phone, looked at the housekeeper and sneered, then he walked away.

People’s hearts were biased. There were close and distant relatives. He Yiyang understood this.

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Otherwise, his mobile phone would not have disappeared for no apparent reason, as it was charging in his room.

The housekeeper was in control of all the servants’ movements in the house, so who would be brave enough to steal a mobile phone after Wen Taihe had told him who he was?

Who would believe that it wasn’t the third young lady who was so arrogant that she was asking for it?

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“Where are you going?”

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“Vancouver.”

“No!” Wen Taihe pestled his cane and banged it heavily on the ground.

He Yiyang turned back coldly, his eyes skimming over the powerful Wen Taihe and the three women watching.

“They can’t wait.”

Wen Taihe said majestically, “I am in charge of this family.”

“Heh.” He Yiyang sneered, “My surname is He.”

In the past few days, Wen Taihe had seen He Yiyang’s ability and potential as a businessman, and his mind had been opened to the idea of keeping him by his side for good and cultivating him.

A grandson was always closer than a granddaughter.

“The American delegation will be here tomorrow morning. You’ve been in contact with Tom. Grandpa wants you to finish what you start,” Wen Taihe said, pivoting on his cane. His daughter came over to help him but was pushed away. “I have a private plane so you can leave for Vancouver tomorrow afternoon. “

The butler also smiled and came over to help. “Young master, the flight to Vancouver is also now gone. Why not wait until tomorrow?”

He Yiyang frowned as his luggage was picked up by a butler who read Wen Taihe’s eyes.

    *

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The cold winter wind blew through her long hair and Ruan Mengmeng’s exposed white ears turned red as she stood in front of a vegetable and fresh fruit supermarket, dragging her suitcase.

This storefront was her family’s Furong Life supermarket chain seven months ago.

“The price for the guests will be greatly reduced during the Spring Festival. Red Fuji apples will cost six yuan and nine yuan, Crown pears will cost three yuan and nine yuan, Hainan bananas will cost two yuan and nine yuan, as well as fresh garlic sprouts and baby vegetables…”

“Girl, will you come in and take a look?” The lady, who was peeling the skin of a pineapple, greeted her enthusiastically.

Ruan Mengmeng smiled, bought a bunch of raisins and a row of bananas, and dragged her suitcase towards the Hua Ya district.

Pushing open the door, the house was cold and empty.

She found last winter’s cotton wool slippers in the entrance cupboard, turned on the air conditioning and walked into the master bedroom.

Inside, the bedding was crumpled. There was a set of cotton pyjamas that smelled of tobacco and alcohol on the clothes rack, and a few tangled ties were hanging.

Two fingers pinched and threw them into the washing machine. The only ‘manly smell’ in this world that Ruan Mengmeng could hold her breath to endure was her own father and …… that one.

However, that person was so stubborn. He was a typical Virgo and had never had a bad smell on him.

The living room balcony could be seen next door. Ruan Mengmeng glanced at the succulent on the flower stand that had long since withered.

Pushing open the door of his room, it was as neat and tidy as when she left, except that there was a little white bear doll on the bedside, which was a gift from her father when she was ten years old.

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The kitchen was much messier, with bowls frozen with grease in the sink, a few wilted shallots on the counter, and instant noodles and frozen dumplings in the fridge.

Ruan Mengmeng let out a sigh. Her dad had been too rough for most of the year.

    *.

Today, on the 29th day of the Lunar New Year, Ruan Hai had a ‘business meal’ with a group of people at noon. He was greeted by some official words of ceremony with a smile on his face and a mmp in his heart.

“Wang Ju is famous in the circle for not smoking and drinking. You can even get him down here.” Ruan Hai whispered, “Too awesome!”

Gu Wei secretly gave an elbow and reminded him in a low voice, “Vice Mayor Zhang is here.”

Vice Mayor Zhang wobbled over and shook hands with Gu Wei and Ruan Hai. He smiled and gave Ruan Hai a thumbs up.

 “Brother Ruan, you’ve done a great deal of good. Twenty years of wrongful cases have finally been retried. Those corrupt officials who took bribes and malfeasance not only failed to act, but also harmed the people of one side. They lost their party spirit and bottom line. It’s too bad! You are a good man. The villagers of Taoxi Town have sent you a banner, and I will recommend you for next year’s best citizen!”

Ruan Dahai held Zhang Vice Mayor’s arm and laughed nervously, “I don’t dare to. I’m just following in my brother’s footsteps. He’s the one with a red heart for his villagers.”

Gu Wei gave a wink, and the hotel chauffeur hurriedly came over to help him go.

“Phew…” Ruan Hai loosened his tie, and the north wind sobered him up a bit, “I used to run a supermarket, but I never drank so much as to perforate my stomach, Gu Wei…. it’s not easy.”

“It’s not common to get stomach bleeding when you’re young,” Gu Wei said, “Where are you going later? I can give you a lift back to Yangtang Town.”

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“No, there’s no point in me going back to the old house without Meng Meng around.” Ruan Hai waved his hand, “You’re not going to Vancouver?”

Gu Wei shook his head, “I want to visit Xueming’s grave.”

Ruan Hai glanced at him and said nothing.

At first, he couldn’t see what this man had in mind. He thought he was just using the Tao Xi Town demolition land case to bring down his rival, but what he didn’t expect was that Gu Wei and Xueming’s feelings were so deep.

There were some things that he had thought wrong.

“Have a happy New Year,” Ruan Hai waved goodbye, “New Year, new weather.”

The driver stopped at Huaya Community, and Ruan Dahai took out a red envelope and gave it to him, “Liu, you’ve worked hard these days. Take it to buy some good clothes.”

Xiao Liu was a lean boy. He worked as a warehouse clerk for a supermarket chain in Furong Life. Later, Ruan Dahai closed the supermarket, and the storefronts were also transferred to the “Luyuan” fruit and vegetable supermarket. He was a foreigner and had only been working for two months. Ruan Dahai asked him if he wanted to be a chauffeur, and he agreed.

Ruan Dahai was very polite and offered a salary twice as high as that of a warehouse clerk and half as high as those in the same industry.

“No boss,” Xiao Liu waved his hand, “the salary you offered me is enough. My father even said I should follow you properly.”

“Take it!” Ruan Hai insisted.

Xiao Liu took it, “Thank you, boss.”

Ruan Dahai patted Xiao Liu’s shoulder. The young man’s family was from a foreign countryside. His father had lost his mother and took care of his paralysed in-laws at home. A family of four all rely on his low income to eat. Although he was only older than Mengmeng by a few years, he took on the task of earning money to support the family.

The door was opened by entering the code, and a warm, hot air came over him.

Ruan Hai’s heart warmed up, “Mengmeng!

Ruan Mengmeng came out of the kitchen, still peeling garlic in her hand, “Dad …… Huh, you’ve been drinking?!”

“Why Is my daughter back? Quickly give me a hug.” Ruan Dahai hugged Ruan Mengmeng without saying a word, “Daddy missed you so much. You’re not angry anymore, huh?”

Ruan Mengmeng’s eyes were red, and she gave a heavy hum.

“Aiyo daughters, don’t just come back and cry, huh?” Ruan Hai was having a hard time.

Ruan Mengmeng mumbled, “Go take a shower first. You smell like wine. Come back out and tell me exactly what’s going on, then I’ll decide if I’m still angry!”

“Huang Lili didn’t tell you?”

“I only asked Aunt Lili if you were safe. I didn’t ask why in detail,” Ruan Mengmeng pouted in anger, “You are my father, but you left me alone abroad. Why should I let an outsider tell me why? You have to say it. I don’t want to listen to anything anyone else says!”

While talking, the tears that she managed to hold back were bubbling up. For the past six months, Ruan Mengmeng had been worried every day. She wanted to call her father every day, but she had a temper in her heart, so she endured it.

It wasn’t until Huang Lili told her a few days ago that Ruan Hai’s affairs were over. Her father was safe, a high-ranking official was sacked, and President Li of Xinjing Real Estate was also arrested. Ruan Mengmeng was completely relieved .

“Good daughter, don’t cry. Daddy was trying to protect you. Thatt’s w…”

“Go take a bath first! You’ve gotten me all smoky. Think about how to explain it by the way , don’t hide it from me!”

Ruan Hai raised his hands in surrender, “Fine, fine, don’t you cry.”

When he came out of the shower, Ruan Mengmeng had already stir-fried a few dishes to go with the wine and was sitting at the dining table with round eyes waiting.

“Hey hey hey, there are braised pig ears, ah? It looks very tasty, like ……”

The door was suddenly tapped, and Ruan Mengmeng’s body was suddenly straightened like a frightened rabbit.

“Hai Hai, Meng Meng, it’s me!” He Zhenhua shouted, “Open the door!”

As soon as the door opened, He Yiyang emerged from behind He Zhenhua, “Uncle Hai, good New Year.”

Ruan Mengmeng was fetching slippers for Grandpa He when she heard the familiar voice, and her hands paused.

Once He Yiyang saw Ruan Mengmeng, he couldn’t move his eyes anymore, “Mengmeng ……”

The wolf cub brought wine to the rabbits to pay their respects!

Ruan Hai glared at He Yiyang. For the sake of them being left out by Mengmeng the same way for most of the year, he would let him off today. He may still be on the same side later. Let him be cannon fodder first.