Sure enough, looking in the direction of the sound, a beautiful figure came into Wang Qian's view.

Wearing a white cheongsam, with a graceful figure and a face as white as jade, she was so beautiful by today's standards that she seemed otherworldly, making people hesitant to approach her.

But if this makeup were done twenty years later, it would be considered incredibly tacky.

Of course, that's not the point.

The key point is that Wang Qian knows this person all too well.

It was indeed Liu Yanran, the lover who had once hurt him deeply.

At this time, Liu Yanran had lost the delicate beauty she had in college; she was now adorned with rouge and dressed like a noblewoman.

How did you get here?

Wang Qian frowned slightly.

To be honest, even if he were to live a second life, seeing Liu Yanran again would still be quite a shock to him.

This was the woman who ruined his life in his previous life.

"I'm here to visit the trade fair!"

Liu Yanran walked over, her smile as bright as the sun.

She raised her chin, a playful smile on her lips, and scrutinized Wang Qian with a critical eye, as if she could see right through him.

The reason she was able to keep Wang Qian under her control can be summarized in two points.

First, Wang Qian's desires;

Second, Wang Qian's love for her was too profound.

She knew that Wang Qian came from a poor family, but he was proud and unwilling to compromise with reality, yet he did not have enough ability and capital to turn his life around.

And she was just the kind of person who could provide Wang Qian with the vanity and material satisfaction he needed.

In addition, she is a stunning beauty, one in a thousand, making it even harder for Wang Qian to let her go.

If she makes good use of these two points, Wang Qian will be like an obedient dog in front of her. She only needs to give him any command, and he will do it unconditionally.

However, the smile on her face gradually disappeared the next moment.

She was surprised to find that Wang Qian's entire demeanor had changed.

His appearance was not much different from what she remembered, but she could no longer see the trace of humility and insecurity that came from the depths of his soul in Wang Qian.

When she met his gaze, Wang Qian's eyes were as deep as an ancient, icy pool. Not only could she not see through them, but she also felt a strong sense of crisis, as if she were about to be swallowed by the abyss.

After only a couple of seconds of eye contact, she felt inexplicably flustered and looked away averted her gaze.

Do you sell local specialties?

She glanced around, trying to ease her tension by changing the subject, "I came back to China this time and happened to come across this trade fair, so I thought I'd come and see if there are any products that have the potential for cooperation."

"So, did you find it?"

Wang Qian asked instinctively.

In his previous life, he had lived off Liu Yanran for twenty years and knew the Liu family's background very well.

Definitely a wealthy family!

In the business world, although he cannot control everything, he is definitely a giant in his own right.

Many famous brands in later generations have shares held by the Liu family.

Local businessmen like Li Guangsheng, Gao Churou, and Zuo Hengyu are nothing compared to the Liu family.

"Still looking!"

Liu Yanran glanced at the sales booth in front of Wang Qian, raising an eyebrow. "Exclusive secret recipe for roasted green pepper sauce? Are you here to sell your product today?"

“That’s right!” Wang Qian did not deny it.

"Are you promoting someone else's product, or is it your own?" Liu Yanran asked again.

"It's my own home!"

"Wow, not bad, you're starting to learn how to do business!"

The question, seemingly one of appreciation but actually tinged with disdain and mockery, asked, "Would you be interested in finding someone to invest in this?"

“No need!” Wang Qian shook his head.

Liu Yanran's expression froze.

He actually rejected her kindness?

Although she was just joking and didn't really want to invest, Wang Qian's blunt rejection still made her feel very uncomfortable.

After all, this man in front of her was once her admirer.

She was always the one who rejected the other person.

But today, the roles have been reversed.

"Kid, don't be ungrateful!"

Just as Liu Yanran's face gradually darkened, a man behind her sneered, "It's your good fortune that my sister would take a liking to a piece of trash like you and be willing to invest in you. Don't be ungrateful!"

"Liu Yang?"

Wang Qian narrowed his eyes slightly.

He knew this young man all too well.

It was Liu Yanran's younger brother, Liu Yang.

In his previous life, Liu Yang suffered from uremia and urgently needed a healthy kidney for transplantation.

As a result, Liu Yanran set her sights on him and resorted to force if he disagreed.

Fortunately, he was reborn at the critical moment.

We've gone back to a point where everything could still be salvaged.

"Huh? You actually know my name?"

Liu Yang was somewhat surprised, "We don't think we've met before, have we? How do you know me?"

Wang Qian didn't answer, but said to Lin Chao beside him, "Xiao Chao, pack your things, let's go."

"Okay, brother-in-law!"

Lin Chao nodded, picked up a box, and prepared to leave.

Wang Qian didn't even glance at Liu Yanran, and walked past her directly away.

Liu Yanran stood there, her face turning pale and then flushed.

Only after Wang Qian and Lin Chao had walked away did she murmur in a trembling voice, repeating, "What did that young man call him? Brother-in-law? He's married? He's actually married? Why didn't he tell me?"

"Sis, what's wrong?"

Liu Yang asked, "Do you like this country bumpkin?"

"Xiaoyang, you don't understand!"

Liu Yanran was suddenly filled with anger. "Investigate this person immediately and find out who his wife is and what her background is!"

She paused, then added through gritted teeth, "Also, find out what he does and which company he works for."

"Once it's found out, I'll make it impossible for him to move an inch in Nanming County. I'll make sure his wife and children are separated from him, and he's abandoned by everyone!"

These words were filled with deep resentment.

Even Liu Yang sensed something was wrong. "Sis, is this really necessary? You're studying abroad and only coming back for a short break. Is it really necessary to go through all this trouble?"

"Just go and investigate!"

Liu Yanran was furious. "I've made up my mind. I'm not going to study abroad. I'm going to stay here and build my career!"

"Is it all because of that man just now?"

Liu Yang said with a pained expression, "Sister, with your beauty and our family's wealth, what kind of man couldn't you have? There's really no need..."

"Enough!"

Liu Yanran said impatiently, "My affairs are none of your business. Just help me find out this person's background. Remember, the more detailed the better!"

After saying that, she snorted coldly and strode away with a gloomy face.

She's always the one kicking others out, but today she took the initiative to offer her goodwill, only to be rejected by Wang Qian.

She was truly enraged!

With the Liu family's resources, dealing with someone with no background would be no difficult task.

The more Wang Qian resisted, the more it fueled her competitive spirit.

She was also looking forward to the scene of Wang Qian groveling before her like a dog.