Chapter 39: Whoever Betrays Chen Luo, Leave Them No Escape!

“Alright, give me the contact information for the owner of that shop right away. I’ll get started dealing with him immediately!”

That milk tea shop was one of the chain stores under Liu Feng’s family business. Because it was close to Hangzhou University, Liu Feng had specifically instructed the staff there to keep a close eye on Chen Luo. The manager of the shop was a shrewd person, and had already found out the contact details of the subleasing tenant in advance, promptly sending them to Liu Feng.

Staring at the information, Liu Feng’s mind instantly recalled the fury he’d felt when he’d been rejected by You Liuhua.

“Hmph, in the end, you’re just a couple of ordinary students. With a flick of my hand, you’ll lose everything you have!”

“Someone, get Lawyer Guo to draft a rental contract that’s absolutely ruthless.”

After instructing his subordinates, Liu Feng excitedly sent a message to Tang Xiwei.

“Darling, are you there yet? Chen Luo is about to rent a shop—just watch, I’ll ruin him completely!”

Not long after he sent the message, Tang Xiwei replied with a single line: “I’m here, busy, good luck.”

Hmm? She must have just arrived and is receiving information. Right, she can’t afford to be careless in front of Young Master Wen.

Meanwhile, a hundred miles away in Ningcheng, Tang Xiwei was in her hotel room, not a stitch of clothing on her, crawling slowly across the floor to a large bed like a dog.

Sitting on the bed was none other than Wen Xiu.

As she crawled, pretending to be gleeful, Tang Xiwei’s heart pounded with excitement.

At last, I’m finally about to climb into the circles of true power! I’m about to leave my old class behind forever!

Chen Luo! Just wait!

Once I’ve fully won over this wealthy young master from a powerful family, I’ll make sure you regret ever being born!

Wen Xiu looked at Tang Xiwei before him, the corners of his lips curving slightly. It wasn’t that he was dazzled by her looks—after all, in the capital city, beauties were everywhere, and it was easy to find women more beautiful than her.

But it was rare to find a virgin as brazen and uninhibited as Tang Xiwei right from the first meeting. It was novel and amusing to him, and he did enjoy a bit of training and taming. Playing with her would do no harm.

“Come, get up here.” Wen Xiu’s voice rang out, and with a startled cry, Tang Xiwei was pulled onto the bed.

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Five o’clock in the afternoon, Hangzhou, Department of Education.

“I must trouble you with this matter, Director Guo. Thank you for your effort.”

Wen Wan extended her hand toward a female official of about fifty, who warmly took her hand in return.

“Wen Wan, don’t be so formal. Just call me ‘teacher’—you were one of my best students in university, after all.”

Director Guo’s full name was Guo Ling, the head of the province’s Department of Education, able to decide most matters in the educational sphere with a word. She had also been Wen Wan’s mentor at university, guiding her in her formative years, and their personal relationship was very close.

“But I’m truly pleased you’re developing the education industry here in our province. Online education is still in its infancy, but your planning is clear—some expert in the field must have advised you, right?”

Guo Ling’s smile was genuine. She knew Wen Wan’s background—her terrifying wealth and power were far beyond what a mere director could challenge.

Now that Wen Wan was planning to develop the education sector in Hangzhou, if she could pull it off, it would be a significant achievement for Guo Ling, a stepping stone to further promotion.

At the mention of an “expert,” Wen Wan couldn’t help but smile.

Yes, Chen Luo was indeed more capable than she herself was, deserving to be called an expert.

At the thought of Chen Luo, Wen Wan’s heart filled with joy and a deep longing to see him.

“Yes, you could say he’s an expert. He gave me this plan.”

“I thought so. He must be a great talent. You’ll have to introduce him to me someday.”

“I certainly will, Teacher Guo. Please, don’t see me off; I’ll visit you again soon.”

Wen Wan left the Department of Education. Mo Lan opened the car door for her. Wen Wan got into the back seat, leaned back, and closed her eyes to rest.

She had barely paused for breath since morning, running around forging all sorts of connections.

In the education industry, every level had to be smoothed out before her business plan could be implemented. The morning had only been spent building connections in the Education Department; in the afternoon, she still had to meet with out-of-province and New West institutions.

Though she missed Chen Luo terribly, she had to restrain herself for now. This was his plan, and she was determined to make it successful, not to let him down!

Wen Wan had never feared anything—everyone saw her as a madwoman in the business world, not to be provoked lightly.

But now she had something to fear: losing Chen Luo, or seeing disappointment in his eyes.

Anything related to him, anything he asked of her, she was determined to do perfectly, never allowing even the slightest frown to cross her beloved’s face.

“I miss you so much, truly, I want to hold you tight, to pull you into me so we become one.”

Whispering Chen Luo’s name, a gentle smile played on her lips, and even her fatigue seemed to lessen.

Just then, Mo Lan, sitting in the front passenger seat, turned around, her face cold and murderous.

“President Wen, Hongye reports that someone intends to trap Qin Luo with a contract scam. They’re seeking your instructions.”

“Hmm?” Wen Wan’s eyes snapped open, her gaze instantly sharp and deadly. The temperature in the car seemed to drop several degrees.

The young assistant driving stole a glance at Wen Wan in the rearview mirror, his hands trembling so much he almost lost control of the steering wheel.

“Notify the company’s best lawyer to go assist Chen Luo.”

“Tell Hongye I can’t leave right now, but from this moment on, if anyone tries to harm Chen Luo, they may call on all our contacts and resources—destroy them utterly for me!”

“Also, as soon as the afternoon’s business is concluded, make preparations for me to rush back to Hangzhou at once!”

“Yes, President Wen!” Mo Lan immediately took out her phone and began issuing orders everywhere.

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At four thirty in the afternoon, the owner of the shop space, Qian Yi, arrived at the milk tea shop.

He greeted Chen Luo warmly, and after a few words about the rental price and term, there were no points of disagreement.

Qian Yi took a contract out of his bag, beaming at Chen Luo.

“If you have no objections, please sign the contract.”

“Oh? Mr. Qian, this contract doesn’t seem quite right, does it?”