A few months later, Wan Tong and Zhou Rui organized a fashion show for Mingrui. Most of the male models were selected from Yan Qinglu’s people.
They were also accustomed to occasionally giving their sister-in-law some ‘marketting’ work, and the male models’ work was easy.
Many media outlets came that day, and the focus was on Wan Tong, even speculating whether Yan Qinglu would show up.
Since the wedding, Yan Qinglu hadn’t appeared for a long time, but he monopolized the construction industry with great efficiency and dominance.
Some cursed him as an unscrupulous businessman, but no one denied his courage and ability, even envying everything he possessed.
Money, power, beautiful woman.
The three things men desire most, he had them all.
Yan Qinglu came in halfway through. At that moment, everyone’s attention was on the runway, and it was the reporters who first stirred.
Reporter Chen was also among them. Although she had confirmed with Wan Tong the five minutes interview time with Yan Qinglu, she still couldn’t help but get excited.
“Quick, take a shot of Yan Qinglu!”
“The clothes he’s wearing seem to be Mingrui’s new season…”
“My goodness, he could walk on the runway like that…”
“What do you know? Look at those male models on stage. When they take off their outfits, they are the most fierce henchmen of Yan Qinglu, each one a skilled fighter.”
“Yan Wantong is really amazing, to have such men under her control.”
People whispered around, but subconsciously made way for Yan Qinglu.
Yan Qinglu didn’t come alone; he had several people behind him, one thin like a monkey, one stout like a bear, one who looked like a naive middle schooler, and one tall and slender, as pretty as a girl.
Overall, Yan Qinglu’s entrance was quite low-key.
And who are these people around him? Can they really fight?
Upon hearing the reminder, Wan Tong also walked out from the front.
“I’m late.” Yan Qinglu embraced her, his slightly wrinkled forehead showing his displeasure.
“What happened?” Wan Tong asked softly, still managing her facial expression.
Because there were cameras everywhere pointing at them.
“Took care of a small fry.” Yan Qinglu didn’t lower his voice at all, and the people beside him all gasped, and then the atmosphere became somewhat tense.
Wan Tong was a bit overwhelmed. He usually wasn’t this straightforward, but why was he so blunt today?
Seeing Wan Tong’s worried expression, Yan Qinglu stroked the hair at the back of her head and said, “Don’t worry, I never do anything illegal.”
Wan Tong nodded slightly.
The people around : “…” Can this really be believed?
The four people behind Yan Qinglu listened expressionlessly. Chen Hou was already laughing in his heart.
Today, Brother Lu was pestered by Yan Wan’ying, almost got drugged, so he got furious, and had her stripped naked and thrown out of the bar…
Watching Yan Qinglu and Wan Tong walk to the front of the runway hand in hand, the four of them also hid nearby. Suozi gave the runway a glance, said something to Liuzi, and leave.
After the fashion show ended, Reporter Chen wiped a cold sweat and began a separate interview with Yan Qinglu.
Although it was only five minutes, she was trembling throughout the process.
The next day, Yan Qinglu appeared in the newspaper.
Reporter Chen wrote about his ‘entrepreneurial’ journey, which was particularly inspiring. Reporter Chen also briefly mentioned the love story between him and Wan Tong, which everyone cared about.
When Wan Tong saw that the ‘love story’ took up most of the space, she burst into laughter, covering her stomach. Yan Qinglu actually mentioned the incident of her forcing him to eat carrots, which explained why he often held carrots back then.
Now that Yan Qinglu’s night-blindness had improved a lot, he wasn’t afraid of people knowing about it anymore.
After reading the report, the public completely changed their views on Yan Qinglu.
Warm and gentle, handsome and extraordinary, loyal to love, romantic yet steady…
These labels fell on Yan Qinglu one after another.
Yan Wan’ying didn’t come home again.
Everyone just thought she was throwing a tantrum, so no one paid attention to her. After all, who didn’t know that she was Yan Qinglu’s Sister-in-law now?
No one dared to provoke her.
But who would have known that a week later, Yan Wan’ying returned with a young man who exuded scholarly charm, saying she wanted to marry him.
That day, after Yan Qinglu threw her out of the bar, it was this man named Zheng Qing who led her away from the mocking crowd.
She went home with him, and they accidentally slept together…
That moment was indeed wonderful, and they tangled together for a few days. She thought he was quite nice, so she brought him home.
Of course, Yan Wan’ying didn’t tell her family about these things. She only said that Zheng Qing had saved her life and she fell in love with him at first sight.
Zheng Qing was also quite good-looking, meeting the aesthetic standards of the Yan family. Moreover, her Father and Brothers thought that if Yan Wan’ying could let go of her obsession with Yan Qinglu, they would just go along with her.
But as for the marriage, they decided to postpone it for a year or two.
Yan Wan’ying wasn’t in a hurry either, but she moved in with Zheng Qing from then on.
Wan Tong knew things weren’t that simple. With so many people pursuing Yan Wan’ying, what made Zheng Qing so special? Was he really without ulterior motives?
She wanted to investigate, and she went to Suozi for help.
Because Suozi had many connections and was well-informed.
Suozi sat in front of Wan Tong like a piece of wood, listening to her finish before raising his head.
Unlike the fierce look he had at first, he had softened a lot now. Sometimes Wan Tong found it hard to match the cute guy in front of her with the first time she met him.
“Zheng Qing is my friend,” he said softly, then lowered his head again.
“W-what?” Wan Tong was surprised.
“That day, when Yan Wan’ying drugged Brother Lu, he got angry and asked us to find a way to deal with her. So I had Zheng Qing get close to her.”
“So Zheng Qing, he…”
“He used to work in nightclubs… as a professional companion for women.” Suozi’s last three words were said lightly.
Wan Tong choked, speechless for a moment.
Zheng Qing was a gigolo?
She didn’t speak, and Suozi didn’t dare to raise his head, tightly biting his lip.
Brother Lu didn’t specifically tell him what to do. After all, Brother Lu was disgusted the moment he heard Yan Wan’ying’s name, and Suozi didn’t even want to mention it.
At first, Suozi planned to have someone teach her a lesson directly, but Chen Hou’s words reminded him. After all, she was…
So he compromised.
Suozi knew that his fellow villager Zheng Qing, although he may have sold his body, he’s not a bad person. What he wants is a prosperous life, and he’s willing to put effort into serving Yan Wan’ying. So, he’s the best choice.
“If you don’t like him, I’ll send him away,” Suozi finally spoke.
Wan Tong pondered for a moment and shook her head, “No need, let it be like this.”
Yan Wan’ying has been in a daze recently, so she should be quite satisfied with Zheng Qing. That way, she won’t bother Wan Tong all the time.
Zheng Qing has a way to captivate her, which is perfect.
Suozi visibly relaxed upon hearing Wan Tong’s words.
He looked up at her, “Sister-in-law, is there anything else?”
His tone was very gentle, without a hint of hostility.
Wan Tong cleared her throat and somewhat hesitantly spoke, “Well… there’s something I’d like to hear your opinion on.”
Suozi nodded, “Hmm.”
Wan Tong carefully chose her words, “My Third Brother and your sister seem to be getting along quite well lately…”
Lock clenched his fists, and his previously expressionless face suddenly showed a hint of emotion, “He’s been looking for Qiaoqiao, and she smiles at him, even willing to go out and play with him…”
Suozi’s impulsively spoken words amused Wan Tong. This Suozi was quite adorable.
Suozi realized what he had said and bit his lip.
That’s Wan Tong’s brother, he shouldn’t speak like that.
“My Third Brother is really bad, isn’t he? He’s nibbling on your family’s little cabbage,” Wan Tong said with a smile, like a little fox.
“…” Suozi pursed his lips and walked out dejectedly.
As soon as he opened the door, Yan Qinglu walked in.
“Brother Lu,” he called out and then walked out with his head lowered, closing the door behind him.
When Yan Qinglu came in, he saw Wan Tong’s smiling face and suddenly felt a surge of jealousy, “What were you talking about?”
“Nothing much,” Wan Tong’s smile didn’t diminish, “Just feeling sorry for my Third Brother.”
Yan Qinglu seemed to understand something and smirked, “He deserves it.”
With that said, he cupped her neck and leaned down to kiss her.
rokumi’s note : I’m also going to post Chapter 142 Part 1 (just a very short one) today, because it’s the end of this world arc.