Li Churan walked out of the council hall, took a deep breath, and dialed Shangguan Rong's number.
"Hey! Mom!" he said apologetically.
"Chu Ran! Are you done with your work? When are you coming back today?" Shangguan Rong was beaming with excitement when he received his son's call.
"By the way! Son, there's something I want to tell you!"
"Do you know Aunt Liu from the next community? She's the one I often play mahjong with?" Shangguan Rong asked mysteriously.
"I don't know?" Li Churan asked with little interest.
"Let me tell you, she has a daughter who works in the A system in H country. She's only twenty-four years old this year, and she's incredibly beautiful and very polite..." Shangguan Rong became more and more excited as he spoke, almost spitting out saliva.
Lately, she's become increasingly dissatisfied with Wang Siyuan. Not only is she ill-mannered, but she also can't have children. Her Chu Ran has recently climbed up the social ladder, so of course she needs to find someone more suitable.
"Alright! Mom! Stop talking!" Li Churan interrupted her impatiently.
"Mom! I'm telling you this one last time, stop secretly arranging blind dates for me outside." Li Churan said in a cold and hard tone, showing no respect for Shangguan Rong.
"Chu Ran, Mom is doing this for your own good!" Shangguan Rong quickly explained.
“I know what you mean, but I’m already engaged to Wang Siyuan. I know you look down on Wang Siyuan, but Wang Siyuan is not someone to be trifled with.”
Although he also looked down on Wang Siyuan, he was well aware that the reason he was able to climb to his current position so quickly was not because of his own ability, but because of Wang Sicong's promotion.
His insight was not as shallow as Shangguan Rong's. He knew in his heart that although he was now close to the center of power on the surface, Wang Si could make him fall from the clouds back into the mud at any time if he wanted to.
"But I've already promised Aunt Liu that you two could meet!" Shangguan Rong hesitated. She had already made the promise, and it would be a real slap in the face to go back on her word now.
"Just meeting once and having a meal shouldn't be a problem, right?" Shangguan Rong asked tentatively.
"Mom, I'm telling you one more time! Wang Sicong is no pushover. Do you think everything you've done is foolproof?"
No wonder Wang Sicong's words were so meaningful; so that's where the crux of the problem lies!
"Alright then! I'll talk to your Aunt Liu tomorrow!" Although she was a little reluctant, her son's future was the most important thing after all, and at worst, she would lose one more mahjong partner.
"By the way, son, what time are you coming home tonight? I'd like to prepare dinner in advance!" Chu Ran has been getting busier and busier lately; she hasn't seen her son for almost a month!
"I'm not coming home for dinner today! I have an unexpected business dinner!" Li Churan said matter-of-factly. Of course, he couldn't tell Shangguan Rong that he couldn't come home because he was going to the Wang family's house for dinner.
"Ah! Not coming back again today?" Shangguan Rong's tone was somewhat resentful.
"Okay! Mom! I'll come home in a few days after I've finished these things!" Li Churan also felt a little guilty, after all, it had been almost a month since she had been home!
"Okay! It's alright, son, you go ahead and do your work!" Although Shangguan Rong had some complaints in her heart, she knew she couldn't delay her son's work.
Li Churan hung up the phone, and just then the meeting ended. The councilors came out in twos and threes. When Li Churan saw Wang Sicong coming out, she quickly opened the car door and went to greet him.
"Chu Ran, how is it? Did you just call your mother?" Wang Sicong glanced at Li Chu Ran with a smile.
"We've already fought!" Li Churan replied neither humbly nor arrogantly. Wang Sicong, that old fox, was deliberately testing him.
"That's good. Chu Ran, let's go home now!" Wang Sicong nodded with a smile. "I thought your mother would be unhappy! How about we invite her to dinner today?"
He learned about Shangguan Rong's secret blind date arrangement for Li Churan through his subordinates' investigation, which is why he deliberately tested Li Churan.
No matter how unworthy Wang Sicheng's daughter may be, he would not tolerate anyone's disdain for her.
During that time, he spared no effort in helping Li Churan. If it weren't for Siyuan, why would he have gone to such lengths?
The car door slammed shut, and the black, extended Lincoln drove towards the Wang family's residence.
Meanwhile, Wang Siyuan also received the news.
"Chu Ran is coming over for dinner! Aunt Liu, hurry up and get the food ready. Make sure it's a grand affair! I need to rush back to my room and find a nice outfit!" Wang Siyuan was so excited she didn't know what to do.
Since their engagement, she hadn't had a chance to be alone with Chu Ran for a long time.
She tried to contact Li Churan several more times afterward, but Li Churan either said he was busy or had other things to do.
The opportunity has finally arrived! Wang Siyuan excitedly rummaged through her drawers and cabinets.
This evening gown is no good; it's too conservative and doesn't accentuate her sexy figure.
This outfit is also bad; the style is far too outdated.
She must seize this opportunity and win Chu Ran over.
Wang Siyuan stood in front of the mirror wearing a sexy red halter dress.
This is a backless evening gown made of silk satin. The simple and smooth cut, the clever little design, the snow-white back, and the barely visible cleavage make the wearer look extremely sexy.
Looking at herself in the mirror, she felt very satisfied. She clenched her fists, secretly making a decision: tonight, no matter the cost, she had to win over Li Churan.
When Li Churan and the others returned to the Wang family, it was exactly 7:30 p.m.
The servants of the Wang family were busy preparing for the banquet, while Wang Siyuan had been waiting for a long time.
As Wang Siyuan eagerly awaited its arrival, the black stretch Lincoln finally drove through the gate.
"He's here! He's finally here! Aunt Liu, hurry up and get ready! Chu Ran and the others are back!" Wang Siyuan quickly gave the order, while she herself couldn't wait to lift her skirt and go forward to greet him.
"Chu Ran, Chu Ran, you're finally here!" Wang Siyuan opened the car door with a burning gaze.
A sculpted, incomparably handsome face appeared behind the car door. Although he was only wearing a simple suit, he was as handsome as a god descending to earth.
"Chu Ran, you've finally arrived!" Wang Siyuan murmured to herself.
"Siyuan, what's wrong? Can you only see Churan? Your father is right in front of you, but you seem to be blind to him." Wang Sicong teased with a deliberately resentful look.
"Dad, what nonsense are you talking about?" Wang Siyuan stamped her foot and said in a spoiled tone.
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