Shen Jiahao's initiative to join the fight undoubtedly paved the way for Long Batian's revenge against Shen Fu.

The two hit it off immediately and officially established a cooperative relationship.

Shen Jiahao was responsible for lobbying Zhang Yuan, and he gave the green light all the way through the construction site commencement and government review stages.

Long Batian was responsible for contacting more investors and partner companies.

That's why Long Ba Genius has been exceptionally busy lately.

He's not only busy making money and building his career, but also busy winning back the heart of his neglected confidante...

...

While waiting at a red light, Long Batian took out his phone and busied himself making calls.

It wasn't until Long Aotian in the back seat called out several times that he finally reacted: "...Aotian, what did you just say?"

After pondering for a long time, Long Aotian finally couldn't help but ask, "Dad, do you love Mom?"

"What?" Long Batian's tone was somewhat impatient: "That old hag at home? She looks so shabby, I don't love her at all."

Long Aotian was somewhat disappointed.

Then, full of anticipation, she asked, "...Dad, do you love me?"

"What love and affection? What a mess." Long Batian turned around and said seriously, "Aotian, remember this: you are the male protagonist of this world, the king of this world! A king is lonely and isolated. You must learn to sever all ties of love and affection. Because love will only slow down your sword-drawing speed!"

"In the future, you will possess immeasurable wealth and supreme power and status. How can you lose yourself because of a little love and affection?"

Long Batian looked at Long Aotian with disappointed reproach in his eyes.

It seemed somewhat unbelievable that he would ask such a question.

Long Aotian tried to explain in a flustered manner.

But as the phone was answered, Long Batian held it up again, flashing a fawning and charming smile at the person on the other end: "Hey~ baby. Where are you?... We haven't seen each other for so many days. I've booked a fancy Japanese restaurant. I'll come pick you up in a bit, okay..."

Seeing that his father was no longer paying attention to him, Long Aotian lowered his head, feeling somewhat lost and dejected...

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