Faced with Jiang Li's little calculation, Tao Rui did not respond directly. Instead, he sat down next to the old man and said apologetically, "Grandpa, I'm sorry. The Tao family has no rules. I'm sorry to have embarrassed you."

The faces of the three members of the Tao family changed, and the old man waved his hand with a magnanimous look on his face. "It's okay. There are many unruly things in this city. I'm used to it. Tao Feng, you are also a prominent businessman. You still have to manage your family and don't make a fool of yourself."

Tao Feng, Tao Rui's father, was bewildered upon hearing this. He couldn't understand why his family had broken the rules.

Seeing this, Jiang Li put the blame on Tao Rui again: "Grandpa, look at what happened. Xiao Rui didn't come home after coming to the Li family, and he didn't tell us about your preferences. Now we don't even know where we offended you."

"Huh? I thought you knew a lot about him. After all, you've been around him a lot, so you should know he's very strict. Women have no right to speak when the men are around. Besides..." Tao Rui glanced at Jiang Li and smiled at the old man, "Grandpa, don't blame my dad. These things never happened when my mom was around."

Jiang Li's eyes widened instantly, nearly spitting out blood. Was Tao Rui trying to belittle her status by favoring boys over girls? That glance sent her raging. Wasn't Tao Rui's implication that his biological mother was a good wife, and she, a stepmother, was unworthy?

Tao Mujiang had a bad temper and immediately said, "Tao Rui, what do you mean? My mother is Mrs. Tao in name only. How can you be so sarcastic?"

The old man frowned and looked at Tao Feng disapprovingly, "Tao Feng, it's almost time, you should take them back first."

The old man wanted to hold back for the sake of saving his life, but seeing the cold faces of Tao Mujiang and Jiang Li, he couldn't help but say, "The eldest brother is like a father, and the younger ones must always respect the older ones. I know Xiao Rui went abroad when he was young and hasn't been with you for a long time, but it's inappropriate for a younger brother to yell at his older brother. Tao Feng, you should teach him when you have time."

Tao Feng felt a little embarrassed, but he couldn't afford to offend the old man, so he could only glare at Tao Rui where the old man couldn't see him, and said with suppressed anger: "It's all a misunderstanding. It's really late now. We'll go back first and come to visit you another day."

Tao Rui smiled faintly and said, "Dad, if you want to have tea with grandpa, just come by yourself, so as not to anger grandpa."

The old man didn't say anything, obviously agreeing. He didn't even look at Jiang Li and her son. His attitude was as if they were not worthy of the old man's attention. After all, they were the children of the concubine and the concubine.

Jiang Li's hands holding the bag were clenched until they turned white. She remembered that the old man was from the richest family, Li, and she couldn't afford to offend him, so she left in shame.

Tao Rui deliberately spoke in the old man's way of thinking, and indeed, he used a knife to kill someone, stabbing Jiang Li badly. Although those words were quite bastards, they really worked when used on these people.

I'm afraid that no matter how much Jiang Li tried to pamper him, it would be useless. After all, in the eyes of the old man, what women say is nonsense. Can a stepmother still control the eldest son?

As soon as everyone left, the old man said, "Your father is confused. I'll find time to talk to him. How can the eldest son of the original wife be the same as the one born later? That kid even wants to come to me. Really, I have a grandson of my own, why do I need him?" Tao Rui said, "My father wanted Mu Jiang to come because he wanted him to learn something from you, grandpa. At the very least, he wanted to make you familiar with him so that you can take care of him in the future. After all, he is the heir to the Tao family and will inherit the pharmaceutical factory in the future, so connections are still very important."

The old man was stunned when he heard this, "He is the heir? What about you?"

Tao Rui smiled bitterly, wanting to say something but stopping himself, just like the hated green tea girl. But the reason why green tea girls are so powerful is that some male chauvinists will believe them without a doubt. Coincidentally, the old man is such a male chauvinist. Even though the green tea girl in front of him is a man, he can't tell. He waved his hand and said, "If you have anything to say, just tell me. You are my grandson-in-law, what can't you say? Is it your stepmother who bullies you?"

Tao Rui shook his head, his voice a little low, revealing a sense of loss. "Grandpa, it doesn't matter how they treat me. I'm used to it. Anyway, the pharmaceutical factory is in my father's hands. It's his freedom to give it to anyone he wants. I have no right to interfere. But I can't stand them lying to you. After all, you've been so sincere to my father and helped him save the pharmaceutical factory. I can't bear to keep you in the dark."

The old man didn't understand and asked in confusion: "They lied to me? What did they lie to me about?"

Tao Rui sighed, "You've never thought about this. I was sent abroad for twelve years, and my family didn't care about me. Why did they suddenly call me back to marry Xuanxuan? If the two families were to marry, why didn't they ask Tao Mujiang to come? It's because I'm a useless chess piece in the Tao family, so they pushed me to marry into the family just to maximize their benefits."

"What's the point of profiting? What's that for?"

"Maximizing their benefits means they lose nothing and can even become related to the Li family, resolving the pharmaceutical factory's crisis. From now on, they'll be able to lean on the big tree for shade and continue to reap benefits from the Li family. Think about it, they came to see you today with gifts. Did they mention what they wanted? How much did their gifts cost? They're using cheap things to get benefits from you."

The old man thought back that when Tao Feng was chatting with him, he seemed to have mentioned that he wanted to help Li Jiaxuan, saying that the pharmaceutical factory had a sure-win order, and he could give it to Li Jiaxuan for the sake of their family.

The old man told Tao Rui about this, and Tao Rui shook his head. "Grandpa, they're just trying to trick you because they think you don't understand. The Li family is the richest, and the Tao family isn't even in the top 50. This gap is like a fellow villager from your hometown telling you there's a good deal for you to earn. Do you think it's possible?"

"Of course not!" The old man answered quickly. He had already been a wealthy old man. Even if those poor fellow villagers got some benefits, they were not worth mentioning in his eyes.

With this analogy, the old man instantly understood and said dissatisfiedly: "Tao Feng is not authentic."

"It's because you value friendship so much, Grandpa, that they've overestimated it. Actually, my father saved you, but you returned and saved his pharmaceutical factory. That favor has long been repaid. The subsequent marriage between our two families can only be said to be fate. Just treat them as normal relatives. Don't dwell on the favor and be infinitely tolerant of them."

Tao Rui lowered his voice and said, "A little kindness is worth a lot of hatred. Grandpa, don't raise a poisonous snake to bite you."

The old man shuddered all over, and suddenly remembered that day when Tao Rui told him that those people in the business world were all old foxes. He thought he was honest and simple. If a farmer like him faced Tao Feng, wouldn't he be fooled by Tao Feng every minute?

What kind of cooperation deal was this today? Will he try to take his fortune next time? The Tao family almost went bankrupt before. If it were him, he would also take advantage of the opportunity to benefit his family.

The original benefactor instantly turned into a profiteer on the opposite side. The old man nodded and said, "You are right. I have repaid all the favors I owe you. I shouldn't mention this matter again."

Tao Rui smiled happily and said, "Grandpa, I'm glad you figured it out. I was afraid you'd be fooled by them. To be honest, I don't really like them coming. All the benefits they got from the Li family were inherited by their concubine's son, and I didn't get a penny. I'm a member of the Li family now, so I should consider the Li family. Grandpa, don't blame me for being nosy and criticizing my elders."

"Don't blame me, don't blame me. You're just afraid that I'll be fooled. I understand. You're a sensible child, but you have a father who's confused and your stepmother is giving you a hard time. But you're too weak. Being filial to your father is fine, but as for those two, oh, next time you come, don't even let me in the door!" The old man spoke seriously, his eyes gleaming with anger. He had never been tricked like this in his entire life, so how could he not be angry?

Seeing that his goal had been achieved, Tao Rui stopped chatting and stood up, saying, "Grandpa, you should take a rest. Don't let them get you sick. I should also go learn painting from my teacher. I'm going out to represent the Li family, so I have to have something to show for it. I don't want people to look down on me."

"Go ahead. You're just too sensitive. Who dares to discuss the affairs of the Li family?"

Tao Rui smiled silently, changed his clothes, and went to the small building. Since the old man couldn't be sent away for the time being, he should find something for him to do so that he could shine. He didn't know if Jiang Li was mad.

Jiang Li was, of course, furious. She'd been the mistress for over a decade, officially the Tao wife. How could anyone look down on her? She'd gotten whatever she wanted in the Tao family for years, even using tricks to get rid of the little brat she disliked. Life had been so comfortable, and now she'd been slapped in the face!

On the way home, she kept muttering with a sullen face, "That boy Tao Rui has grown up so capable. He criticized me in front of the old man of the Li family, and he didn't even think about who called him back. If I hadn't come up with this idea, would he have become the son-in-law of the Li family?"

Tao Feng frowned and said, "Alright, you and Tao Rui have always been at odds, how can you still expect him to be filial to you?"

"Even if he's unfilial, he can't step on me like this, right? He doesn't take me seriously, isn't that a slap in your face? I'm your legitimate wife, and he's directly implying that I'm a concubine. Isn't that just accusing you of bad behavior and bullying his mother?" Jiang Li provoked angrily, "Don't think you can stay out of this. I think Tao Rui still holds a grudge against his mother. Now that he's the son-in-law of the Li family, if he doesn't help the Tao family but instead targets them, what future does the Tao family have?"

This made Tao Feng tense up and he reacted strongly. "He's also surnamed Tao, there's no way he can deal with his family. How many people laughed at him for marrying into the Li family? If he wants to be more successful in the future, won't he have to rely on me? Only when the Tao family becomes stronger can his status rise. If he really destroys the Tao family, he will be laughed at even more."

The more Tao Feng spoke, the more he felt his words made sense. He was convinced that Tao Rui could not possibly harm the Tao family, and he became a little annoyed with Jiang Li. "What's the point of being angry here? It's the old man who doesn't allow women to speak, not Tao Rui. If you're angry, you might as well think about how to please your daughter-in-law. Li Jiaxuan is the head of the Li family. Wouldn't it be better for you to have a good relationship with her? You can also win over Tao Rui and treat him well, right? You're more likely to cause trouble than to help him!"

Jiang Li's eyes widened in disbelief. "You're blaming me now? Didn't you agree to send him away? Have you ever asked about him in all these years? Why are you pretending to be a good father now? You're blaming everything on me. Don't you feel guilty?"

"That's unreasonable." The car just arrived home. Tao Feng slammed the door and went to the study, not bothering to pay attention to her.

No matter how much you loved your mistress at first, you'd get tired of her after more than a decade. How could someone like Tao Feng, who could do something so mad at his wife, cherish an older woman? He already had a young, beautiful lover outside. Who would want to listen to Jiang Li's nagging?

Jiang Li was furious. Just as she was about to say something to Tao Feng, Tao Mujiang slammed the door and left. "Such noise, noisy, noisy. It's so annoying."

Jiang Li angrily said to her son, "Who am I doing this for? Isn't it for this family and for you? What's your attitude now?"

However, Tao Mujiang was feeling embarrassed and had no patience at all. He went straight back to his room, put on headphones and listened to music to block out Jiang Li's voice.

But in his heart he was still thinking about Tao Rui's arrogant attitude in the Li family. He had always been under his feet and never cared about him, but now he was so dismissive that he didn't even look at him from beginning to end, as if he was insignificant.

This disparity made him unable to calm down, and his disgust for Tao Rui was almost overflowing. At the same time, he also resented his parents' decision to send Tao Rui to the Li family for marriage. Now when he was out and about, people would joke, "Hey, aren't you the younger brother of the Li family's son-in-law?"

Then there was a wave of ridicule. Marrying into a woman's family would be ridiculed by many people in any era. Tao Rui's marriage was a decision made by his parents, so why should he be ridiculed along with them?

And now Tao Rui is succeeding in his villainy and is humiliating them. This move is a terrible one and is of no use to the Tao family.

Tao Mujiang was a true young master, completely unaware of his family's crisis. After all, the bankruptcy had been dealt with by the old man of the Li family. So, he had no worries about the future, only aversion to his current troubles.

Of course he would not go to comfort his mother. In the end, Jiang Li was so angry that she couldn't sleep. Her heart ached in the middle of the night. She made up her mind to follow Li Jiaxuan's path. Then Tao Rui would be in trouble!

Jiang Li was very proactive and called Li Jiaxuan the next day to make an appointment. Li Jiaxuan was busy and refused without even hearing what she wanted to say. She said she had a meeting and hung up the phone.

Jiang Li simply went to the Li family headquarters. After all, she was the mother-in-law of the chairman of the Li family. She didn't believe that Li Jiaxuan would dare not see her even though she was here. Even for the sake of face and reputation, Li Jiaxuan had to welcome her in.

It was also a coincidence that she arrived at noon and Tao Rui was in Li Jiaxuan's office.

The secretary received a call from the front desk and knocked on the door to ask for instructions. Li Jiaxuan looked at Tao Rui and said, "She seems to have something to talk to me about."

Seeing that she had almost finished her meal, Tao Rui said, "Maybe my way of doing things didn't work out, so he wanted to pester you for some benefits."

"What?" Li Jiaxuan didn't understand and was a little surprised that he would directly say "get benefits".

Tao Rui frowned slightly and said, "I just found out yesterday. The Tao family has a project and wants the Li family to invest in it. They say they want to make money with you, but in fact, they just want you to make money with them, and the bulk of the profits will belong to them.

Yesterday they came to my house specifically to talk to Grandpa about this, and I told him to stop caring about it. I'm afraid they came to you today to talk about this as well."

This is not really the case, but who cares? Tao Rui is going to cut off the Tao family's way to gain benefits first, cut it off in all directions. From now on, he will be a stingy person.

Li Jiaxuan was really disgusted by this and said, "Don't worry, if you don't like it, I won't cooperate with them." She looked at Tao Rui with a little heartache, "You must have suffered a lot of grievances in the past. I wish we had met earlier."

Tao Rui smiled and said meaningfully, "If we had met earlier, I would definitely be one of the people you hate. I used to be so self-destructive and ridiculous for several years that I even despised myself."

Li Jiaxuan laughed and said, "I don't believe it. You're obviously good in every way. I'll have someone send her away."

"No need, I'll go see her. You take a nap, I'll go back directly, I have a painting appointment with the teacher in the afternoon." Tao Rui pushed her into the lounge and watched her lie down before going downstairs.

Jiang Li was already getting impatient. When she saw Tao Rui coming out, she was stunned for a moment, then said with a half-smile, "So attentive? If you were this kind to your family, your dad would definitely be very happy."

"Really? If I make my dad happy, then you and your brother might not be very happy." Tao Rui gave her a firm rebuttal and stepped forward, saying, "Xuanxuan is busy with work. Aunt Jiang, please don't disturb her. Otherwise, if any project of Li Corporation goes wrong, I'm afraid the shareholders will be dissatisfied with anyone who disturbs Xuanxuan."

Jiang Li was a little hesitant. Honestly, she didn't believe a young girl like Li Jiaxuan could take on the responsibility of running Li Corporation. If she insisted on joining the company, and Li Jiaxuan messed up, she wouldn't be the one to blame.

After thinking about it, she changed the subject, "I just saw that it was noon, and I wanted to have a meal with my daughter-in-law. Why would I bother disturbing her? Jiaxuan also needs to rest at noon."

"Let's talk in the coffee shop." Tao Rui left a word and walked out first.

Jiang Li frowned in displeasure, but she still followed him. She wanted to see what this brat was going to do.

The two sat down in a private room in a coffee shop. Before Tao Rui could say anything, Jiang Li spoke up, "You haven't been answering calls from home lately, nor have you replied to our messages. Your attitude is really inappropriate. When you were out there before, no one taught you. Today, Aunt Jiang will teach you. In the upper-class circle, family is the most important thing.

As long as you have a strong backer, you will be flattered even if you are a fool. But if your backer falls, then no matter how elite or powerful you are, you will be ridiculed.

You didn't understand this before, Aunt Jiang doesn't blame you, but you have to understand now that if you want to gain a firm foothold in the Li family and be respected by others, you have to rely on the Tao family. If you help the Tao family more, you will be the one who benefits in the end."

Tao Rui laughed. "Why does that sound so strange? It's a bit like in ancient times when a girl got married. Her parents wanted benefits, so they kept saying that she could only rely on her parents and her younger brother, otherwise no one would support her and she would be bullied by her husband's family."

He looked up at Jiang Li and asked, "Did you ask the Jiang family to support you when you were wronged during the years you married into the Tao family? I remember that your parents and brothers only came to ask for money."

This rhetorical question pierced Jiang Li's heart. Her biggest annoyance every year was her family coming to her for money. Not only was it humiliating, but it also made Tao Feng look down on her. Furthermore, the Jiang family was a bottomless pit. No matter how much she offered them, they were never satisfied. Forget about supporting her. In front of Tao Feng, their financial sponsor, they were like grandsons.

Thinking of this, Jiang Li suddenly felt that Tao Rui was scolding them. Didn’t they act like grandsons in front of the Li family?

Jiang Li's face turned pale and blue, and she gritted her teeth and said, "This is different..."

"What's the difference? Isn't there a huge disparity in family background? Or do you think the Tao family is a good match for the Li family, so you come to the Li family for support?" Tao Rui took a sip of coffee and said slowly, "I'm not a brother-supporting demon, nor do I support a bad father or stepmother. Thank you for finding a good marriage for me. With Xuanxuan here, I won't let you manipulate me anymore. As for you, I'm very interested in seeing you go bankrupt."

Jiang Li's pupils suddenly shrank. "Bankrupt? Are you crazy?"

She looked at Tao Rui's smiling face, and instead of feeling warm and refreshed, she felt a chill run down her spine. She angrily asked, "What are you so proud of? You're just a gigolo, and you have the nerve to show off here?"

Tao Rui asked in confusion: "What kind of meal did you eat?"

Jiang Li choked. She had never earned any money in her life. She'd been hooking up with Tao Feng before she even graduated from college, and she'd always been asking for his money. But how could Tao Rui have the nerve to compare himself to her? A manly man wouldn't be embarrassed to say that.

Tao Rui shrugged and said, "No matter what kind of food I eat, if I eat it for a day, you will have to behave yourself for a day. So this food is pretty good."

Jiang Li said coldly, "Li Jiaxuan was forced into marriage by her grandfather. When she grows stronger, the first thing she'll do is kick you out. I'll see how miserable you'll be then! Tao Rui, leave some room for others. Don't kill her completely and cut off your own escape route."

"That's not your concern. I think you should worry about how much of my mother's belongings the Tao family has. You've been using them for so many years, and it's time to return them with interest. I charge a high interest rate, and I don't know if you can afford it."

Tao Rui had been gone for a few minutes, and Jiang Li still felt a little cold. She didn't know why, even though Tao Rui was smiling and talking, she felt a sense of oppression, as if she had encountered a ferocious beast.

This was the first time Tao Rui confronted her, telling her he was going to settle an old score. Half of the Tao family belonged to Tao Rui's mother, and it was their manipulation that prevented Tao Rui from inheriting a single cent. If Tao Rui wanted to settle the accounts, wouldn't the interest be high, meaning he would have to pay half the Tao family?

Jiang Li couldn't do it anymore, so she rushed to Tao's to find Tao Feng.

Tao Feng's theory was completely unworkable. Tao Rui didn't want to rely on the Tao family at all. Instead, she wanted to use the Li family for revenge. Perhaps because she was guilty, she didn't doubt Tao Rui's words at all, and this time Tao Feng believed him.

Tao Feng cursed fiercely, "What an ungrateful bastard! Don't you think about who paid for his food, clothing, and education all these years? We even found him a wealthy wife, and now he's turning his guns on us."

Jiang Li felt guilty. She hadn't given Tao Rui any money in years, let alone food and drink. Tao Rui had grown up on his own. She covered it up by saying, "There's no point in bringing up the past. I don't think Tao Rui was just venting his anger on his mother. He was only three when she died. What would he remember? He probably wanted to inherit the pharmaceutical factory."

This made Tao Feng even more angry. "The pharmaceutical factory belongs to me, and he's already coveting my things even though he's barely grown any hair yet. What a traitor!"

"So what do we do now?"

"What should we do? Of course we should go find the old man. I saved his life, so he is our biggest supporter. Okay, wait for my good news. That old man is very easy to fool."

Tao Feng was full of confidence, but he was greatly surprised by the old man's attitude towards him this time. He did not show the good-tempered approach he had shown to his benefactor, but only treated him condescendingly and perfunctorily.

Tao Feng mentioned the rescue in disbelief, and said tactfully, "It's not right for us to bother you with our family affairs, but when I saw you for the first time that day, I felt a sense of closeness, as if I had seen my father. If it weren't for this connection, I wouldn't have gone to check on you that day. I'm so glad you're okay now."

He thought his method of saving people was quite clever, but he didn't say it directly, just casually mentioned it during a casual chat. But the old man was extremely wary of him, always thinking he was an old fox trying to fool him. He listened to every word he said with deep meaning, and naturally imagined a lot.

As soon as Tao Feng finished speaking, the old man said, "Tao Feng, it's God's will that you die. Your family was about to go bankrupt, and you just happened to save me. I'm a person who values ​​gratitude. Without hesitation, I asked Jiaxuan to allocate funds to save your factory. Who would have thought that I wouldn't praise me for repaying a favor? I've lived a lifetime, and I still have a clear mind in this regard. I will repay the favors I owe immediately. Otherwise, I will lose my appetite and sleep, and I will always think about this matter."

Tao Feng felt something was wrong when he heard this. What did "finished the job" mean? It meant the life-saving task was over!

He studied the old man's expression and said tentatively, "You are kind and righteous, of course everyone praises you. This is really fate. Now we are relatives. From now on, I will call you uncle, which is closer than others."

The old man waved his hand and smiled, "Yes, Xiao Rui is my grandson-in-law now, we're family. But Tao Feng, don't really treat Xiao Rui as a member of the Li family just because you said he was marrying into the family. His last name is Tao, and the hierarchy in this family can't be messed up. Only when the elder brother has made a name for himself can he take care of the younger brother, right? Xiao Rui is a good person. If you can't stand him painting all day, let him go to your factory to help. Sooner or later, won't you give him something?"

This time Tao Feng was really shocked. "The pharmaceutical factory will be handed over to Tao Rui sooner or later? Who said that?" He blurted out the question in his mind.

The old man narrowed his eyes, "Tao Rui is your eldest son. I heard that the factory also has his mother's contribution. Isn't it passed on to him?"

Tao Feng forced a smile and said, "It's too early. I haven't thought about these things at all. Tao Rui is devoted to painting and knows nothing about company affairs. I think it's better to support the child's interests and let him do what he likes."

The old man didn't like what he heard. What do you mean by supporting the child's hobbies? What could the child understand? But he wasn't stupid. He could tell that Tao Feng didn't want to give the factory to Tao Rui. He asked coldly, "You don't want to pass the family business on to the children of that concubine, do you?"

"Old man, Jiang Li is not a concubine, she is a step-wife, a proper wife. Society is different now than it was in the old days. There is no such thing as a concubine."

"But your youngest son was conceived before she even entered the family, right? Wasn't your original wife still alive at that time?" The old man frowned. "If this isn't a concubine, then what is it? In our place, you'd be laughed at. But you treat her like a treasure."

The old man sighed and shook his head. "You really don't know what's going on. Well, since you won't listen to my advice, do as you please. I like quiet here. If you're busy, don't come. Just take care of your factory and don't let it go bankrupt again."

After saying that, he got up and went upstairs, muttering deliberately, "Fortunately, the favor was returned, otherwise I would be even more upset."

Tao Feng's expression was stiff. He called out twice, but the old man didn't stop. The housekeeper had already come and politely asked him to leave.

Tao Feng returned home in disbelief. He had thought he had secured a stable supporter by clinging to the richest man, but now all his efforts were in vain?

So why did he go to such lengths to facilitate Tao Rui and Li Jiaxuan's marriage? Was he trying to make himself unhappy?

If he's unhappy, no one else can be happy. Jiang Li, who was waiting for good news at home, had only spoken a few words to him when they started arguing. It was nothing more than blaming each other, thinking Tao Rui had made a wrong move, blaming the other for not winning over Tao Rui, and so on.

Seeing them quarreling, Tao Mujiang looked unhappy and drove out to play with his friends. Of course, he didn't play to relax, but drank and complained as a way to vent his anger, and stayed out all night with his good friends.

Some good friends in the circle are really good, while others are just drinking buddies. Tao Mujiang's drunken complaints spread quickly from his friends.

The son-in-law of the Li family soon gave everyone a new impression, that is, he did not recognize the Tao family.

I heard that Tao Rui treated the Tao family rudely. Not only did he not treat them as relatives, he treated them as enemies.

This aroused some people's curiosity. After some casual inquiries, they discovered that Tao Rui lost his mother at the age of three, was exiled abroad at the age of thirteen, and attended a fake university. Those who know the tricks here will understand.

Tao Mujiang's complaints not only failed to win him supporters, but instead made everyone look down on him. A child born to a mistress, who had enjoyed the treatment of the Tao family's young master for years, how could he have the nerve to complain that Tao Rui didn't acknowledge them? If they were Tao Rui, he wouldn't be done until he had skinned the Tao family alive.

But their impression of Tao Rui was that he smiled gently and didn't seem like someone who would cause trouble. It was just that Tao Rui's disregard for the Tao family still made many people feel happy, and he did a great job.

Suddenly, Tao Rui received numerous invitations from people he'd met at the club that day, friends of Li Jiaxuan. With gossip about Tao Rui spreading in the social circle, wouldn't they be curious and want to invite him out? Tao Rui was getting too bored staying home all day, so this was a way to bring him into the social circle.

This can be regarded as Li Jiaxuan's friends showing goodwill to him, and Tao Rui certainly would not refuse.

He made an appointment with someone to go racing. This kind of exciting and passionate activity is the easiest way to get along with others and gain respect. There are many elites in the circle, but there are also playful young men and women from various families. As long as you have fun with them, you will be taken seriously.

Tao Rui hadn't raced in a long time, having only done so in his previous life as a wealthy second-generation kid. But it was easy to get the hang of, and he found the feel for it after just a few quick spins. He drifted past a friend, who took off his sunglasses and asked, "How do we play? I haven't raced in a while, so I don't know the rules here."

My friend whistled and said with a smile, "You're quite good! You're obviously a seasoned expert and you know how to play everything. I made the right choice today. Come on, let me tell you the rules. The stakes are huge today. See that car over there? That's the prize."

Tao Rui looked in the direction of his finger and saw a new global limited edition supercar with a silver body, which was quite cool.

My friend whispered, "That car belonged to that guy, the owner of that club we went to last time. He wanted to give someone a slap in the face, so he deliberately bought the car they wanted and then gave it away as a prize. He wanted to give you the feeling of showing you off but not letting you have it, hahaha."

Tao Rui thought thoughtfully, "Whoever wins gets the car. This car is really nice."

My friend was stunned. "Huh? You're interested? Challenging the championship on your first visit? I love that. I'll go over there and place the bet. I'll bet on you to win. Go for it!"

Tao Rui smiled, drove to the starting point, put on his helmet and began to prepare for the race.

He had never given Li Jiaxuan any decent gift while they were together. Now he ate and drank at Li's house, so it didn't seem very meaningful to give her something. But it would be different if he won this car. This was a car that everyone in the circle knew about, and it belonged to him completely.

When the racers saw Tao Rui participating, they just greeted him and no one took it seriously. After all, they just invited him there to have a casual gathering, and everyone's attention was on the favorite to win the championship.

Tao Rui didn't care. When the race started, his car shot out like an arrow from a bow, and soon overtook the other cars and started leading the race.

The racers in several cars frowned, feeling unhappy, and began to speed up to overtake. However, Tao Rui's car was always one car space ahead of them, and they could not overtake him no matter what.

Even when turning, Tao Rui did not slow down his speed. The people following him were scared and broke out in cold sweats, because Tao Rui's driving style was completely reckless. Anyone who cared about his life would not dare to be so crazy.

After this turn, they fell behind by two car lengths. After that, Tao Rui kept speeding and performing very steadily, staying far ahead of them. After running one lap, he arrived at the finish line amid everyone's shocked screams.

"Ah—Dark Horse! Dark Horse!"

"It's Tao Rui, the son-in-law of the Li family. Damn, he's quite handsome!"

The club's owner, Jiang Hua, pushed through the crowd and came over. He was quite surprised to see Tao Rui getting out of the car. He deliberately displayed the car to annoy the person he disliked, and hired the racer to beat him at a high price, just to make the other party see it but not get it.

Although an accident happened at this moment, it’s also good. As long as the car doesn’t fall into the hands of the opponent, it’s fine. He likes Tao Rui very much.

Jiang Hua stepped forward, patted Tao Rui's arm, and laughed heartily, "I heard last time at the club that you could do everything. I didn't expect you were good at racing too. Come on, let's find a place to celebrate. Congratulations on winning a nice car!"

Tao Rui smiled and said, "Thank you. I won't be polite then."

Tao Rui played with them until the evening. When it was almost ten o'clock, Tao Rui stood up to leave. They tried to stop him, but Tao Rui said, "I'm going to pick up my wife from get off work."

Everyone burst into laughter, saying that he loved his wife a little too much, but this time no one stopped him. Tao Rui drove the silver supercar he won to pick up Li Jiaxuan from work.

When he got to the company, he sent a message to Li Jiaxuan: [Wife, come down, I have a surprise for you.]

Li Jiaxuan went downstairs and as soon as she walked out, she saw Tao Rui leaning on a silver supercar, the back of which was filled with pink roses, which was as romantic as it could be.

She heard Tao Rui say with a smile: "This is for you, do you like it?"

I love it!!! All her teenage fantasies about a partner have come true, how could she not like it?!