Chapter 2: The Vain Male Wife of the Domineering Boss
[Host, are you asking this because you want to conquer the target of the mission through love and redeem him? 】
01 feels that love, as the most special of all human emotions, is very suitable for the mission of redemption.
Lin Zhi originally wanted to say that this was his personal preference. After all, they were all adults and there was very little pure emotional interaction between them.
The relationship between people is complex and difficult to describe, and it is not easy to reach the level of love.
But he replied: "I'll try it. 】
How far you try depends entirely on how easy it is to eat the prey.
01 said with full energy: [Come on, host! Human beings always yearn for pure and beautiful love! 】
Pure and beautiful? Lin Zhi chuckled in his heart.
01: [What is the host laughing at? Am I wrong? 】
[That’s right, I just think you’re cute.] 】
01 A little shy: [Thank you for the compliment! 】
Lin Zhi came to the first floor and Ming Yao just arrived at the elevator entrance.
This villa has a total of five floors. Mingyao's private space is on the fifth floor. The original owner lived on the fourth floor. The contract stipulated that he could not set foot on the fifth floor. Mingyao relied on the elevator to go up and down, which was why they rarely met.
"I asked Mrs. Zhong to make dinner. Would you like to eat some?"
Lin Zhi started talking to Ming Yao. Even though the original owner's memory showed that Ming Yao was difficult to approach, he still had to test him more. After all, this was the target of his mission that he had to get close to.
When Lin Zhi said this, Zhong's mother's expression became a little strange.
As an old lady who has worked here for a long time, Mrs. Zhong has seen many things, including the time when Mr. Ming just got married and this lady tried to have meals with Mr. Ming. However, after being clearly told that they did not need to dine together, she never mentioned it again. Why did she bring it up again today?
"Need not."
Mingyao's wheelchair entered the elevator, and he didn't even bother to glance at me, rejecting me outright.
This was a completely expected result. Lin Zhi didn't care about the subtle stares from the servants beside him and sat down to eat calmly.
Fortunately, the original owner had specially studied dining etiquette in order to establish the image of an upper-class person, so he didn't have to disguise himself in such subtle details.
While Lin Zhi was eating, 01 was giving him advice.
[Host, how do you want to attack? Do we have to meet by chance? I can locate the position of the task target in real time! 】
[For a cold and domineering boss like Mingyao, you have to meet him more often. Make your presence felt in front of him, wash away the original impression of him, make him feel your cuteness, feel your care, and gradually fall in love with you! 】
[Or host, do you have any talents that would allow him to see you singing, dancing, or playing the piano and feel your charm? 】
Lin Zhi chewed slowly and praised the system in his heart: [What a wealth of experience! 01 must be a system with a very high task completion rate. 】
01 said modestly: [It’s not that amazing, I just feel it’s possible. I am the first generation redemption system, and the host is my first host. 】
[Then our 01 is really talented. Although I have not seen other AI products, I can feel that you are the best among them. 】
01 I feel embarrassed by all the praise and feel a little flattered.
Its host is such a sweetheart, and his words make people feel sweet.
Lin Zhi hid the thoughts in his eyes and operated the first-generation system alone without much experience. He wanted to increase his deception index and he could choose the right time to ask more questions next time.
Following what the other person is saying and inadvertently throwing out your own questions in various forms is a way to get the real answer more easily.
After eating, Lin Zhi did not go out, but returned to the bedroom to get to know this world well.
He needed to know clearly what industries and fields the Ming family was involved in, and what he could plan from them that would help him complete his mission.
Mingyao has a very cold personality, and he would keep strangers away. However, this coldness does not mean he has an iceberg personality. After only two glances at each other, Lin Zhi could feel the strong sense of territory he exuded.
There is a huge chasm between him and others. If you want to cross this chasm and enter the edge of his territory, you must have the ability to see straight ahead.
People who are born at the top will unconsciously exclude people outside their circle. This is the unspoken rule of their growth, and Lin Zhi knows it very well.
After all, Lin Zhi once had such a background, but the elders' wrong decisions changed everything abruptly. They spent countless thoughts and hardships to get back to that point, and it was not just chance that counted.
The next day, Lin Zhi took the carefully prepared gifts and drove out.
01 Hearing the destination he mentioned, he asked curiously: [Aren’t we going to meet the target of the mission by chance? 】
[Not necessary for now. The closer you get to him at this moment, the more he will think you have ulterior motives towards him, and this will make him feel even more annoyed. 】
[Warmth shown is valuable only when it is seen. 】
This seems a bit cold, 01 feels it seems a bit strange, but it also makes sense, and continues to cheer for Lin Zhi.
Lin Zhi didn't think Ming Yao lacked care. He must have been tired of hypocrisy. Plus, it was impossible to easily change the impression the original owner had left on him, so it was better to follow through to the end.
For people like them, approaching with pure monetary motives is actually very simple.
Since Mingyao thinks he loves money, it would be better to let him know how much he really likes money. Who in this world doesn't like everything that money brings, and Mingyao himself is no exception.
The quaint courtyard house is quietly located in the bustling city, with vines climbing the courtyard wall and two fish swimming in the stone pond, looking leisurely.
Lin Zhi stepped into the door, and the parrot hanging under the eaves made a crisp voice and said something auspicious.
The old man who was playing with the bird turned around and was a little surprised to see the visitor.
After all, in the six months since their marriage, this grandson's wife has hardly ever come to visit. Except for the one time he came to see him, they haven't seen each other much since then.
He also heard about the private deal between Lin Zhi and his grandson, but he didn't pursue it too much. After all, Mingyao had already bowed down and got married.
Compared to the great-grandson who may or may not exist, the life of my grandson is more important.
Therefore, he was polite to his granddaughter-in-law and said with a smile: "Why do you have time to come to my place today?"
Mr. Ming is seventy years old this year. He looks kind and humorous, but Lin Zhi doesn't really regard him as a kind neighbor uncle. People like him are very cunning.
"I came to see Grandpa. I recently got an antique. I'm young and don't have much taste. I heard Mingyao mention that Grandpa is very experienced in appreciating these things, so I came to bother you and wanted to ask Grandpa to help me judge them."
Lin Zhi naturally would not explain why he had not come before. They both knew the truth about this matter, so there was no need to lie. He could just simply mention it and state his purpose.
If he had come as usual, the old man might have declined, or he might have taken a look if he had the leisure time, but since he specifically mentioned Mingyao, the chances of the old man agreeing were almost 100%.
Lin Zhi smiled shyly, as if he was really embarrassed. Even though the old man knew that his granddaughter-in-law was a bit vain by nature, he didn't mind whether she was acting or not. When he heard Mingyao talking about how great he was, a slightly smug smile unconsciously appeared on his face.
The old man raised his hand, motioning Lin Zhi to follow him into the pavilion and sit down. As he walked, he said, "Then I'll take a look. This thing is too complicated, and laymen can be easily deceived."
Lin Zhi placed the contents of the gift box on the stone table for the old man to appreciate.
"It's average... but it looks like the real thing... Let me take another look. Lao Jin, go to my room and get my stuff."
The old man was prepared to see a fake, but after a few glances, it seemed to be real, so he called the butler standing next to him and asked him to run an errand.
Lin Zhi listened to him talking with the attentiveness of a layman listening to the inside story. Seeing that he was eager to learn, the old man told him a few more words.
Of course this thing is real. Lin Zhi went out of his way to look for it for a long time yesterday before he saw something similar. He went to a lower-end place on purpose, not to pan for gold, but to find this kind of genuine stuff as an excuse to talk to the old man.
The best items are not cheap even if they are buried. It is a bit deliberate to bring those things here. It is impossible for someone with the old man's personality not to think about it.
After the old man finished appreciating, Lin Zhi didn't stay long. He handed something to Uncle Jin who was standing at the door to see him off and left.
"What did he stuff you with?"
The old man had sharp eyes and saw it without Uncle Jin reporting it.
"This is a recipe for nourishing the stomach and spleen. It looks good. I'll ask the kitchen to make it for you later."
Uncle Jin has a foundation in Traditional Chinese Medicine. The dosage and materials in the prescription are appropriate. It is not a random combination and I have never seen it before, so it can be considered thoughtful.
"Why do you suddenly want to please me?"
The old man blew on his hot tea and muttered quietly.
"It is only natural for the younger generation to show respect."
Uncle Jin didn't think much about it. Anyway, Lin Zhi married Ming Yao, regardless of whether it was for the horoscope or not. She was married anyway. The Ming family was very kind to him, so he should spend some time on him.
Lin Zhi got in the car and went to the next destination instead of returning to the villa.
Not all the people in the original owner's list are useless. Some of them can be met and used to expand one's network.
The medicinal recipe was not something he bought on the spur of the moment, but something he copied down from memory. He knew a lot of people like Mr. Ming when he was doing business, and in order to get the other party to agree to cooperate, Lin Zhi put a lot of thought into it. This prescription was something he bought from the heir of a faction at a cost of more than 100,000 yuan. As the process was a bit complicated, he specially wrote down the contents, and sure enough, it came in handy.
The next day, Lin Zhi went to the old man again.
I didn't do anything else except accompany the old man to listen to music and play with birds. On the third day, I went to accompany the old man to go fishing.
The old man noticed his diligence, but because the younger generation knew when to act and how to react, and looked well-behaved and likable, the old man was happy to have him accompany him. In short, as long as he didn't ask for help, the old man didn't mind. After all, it was quite comfortable to be with Lin Zhi.
This went on for a week or two. After accompanying the old man every day, Lin Zhi went to expand his network. His schedule was very full, but he was not anxious or impatient. However, 01 could not sit still.
[Host, we haven't seen the mission target for almost half a month. 】
They hadn't had any contact since they met in the villa that day. Seeing that the redemption mission couldn't be carried out, 01 became anxious.
Lin Zhi: [Is there a time limit for our mission? 】
01 paused and said: [No, but the longer we delay, the more likely the target of the mission will die from world-weariness. He is in great pain, and we must work hard to save him! 】
Lin Zhi comforted him: [There has been progress, just watch carefully. 】
01 didn't quite understand, but the host seemed to have magical powers. It felt relieved and waited for the progress the host would tell it.
Lin Zhi deliberately didn't go to the old man's place for two days, and on the third day she brought some tea and snacks to his house.
The old man said casually, "I thought you were tired of accompanying me. Well, young people always want to go out. It's no use for you to stay with an old man like me all the time."
"My friend invited me to an art exhibition in another city, but I forgot to tell Grandpa," Lin Zhi begged for mercy. Smiling, she peeled off the outer packaging of the snacks, put them on a red plate, poured tea for the old man, and said, "I won't get bored if I stay with Grandpa all the time."
"My family passed away early, so I felt at ease staying with my grandfather, and I was able to learn a lot of knowledge."
Lin Zhi unconsciously rubbed the small mole on his wrist, a little absent-minded.
This is half true and half false, with some acting involved. The original owner's parents died when he was in college, and his original relatives died even earlier. Chatting with such an old man who has been shrewd all his life can sometimes be really beneficial.
This actually made the old man feel a little moved. After spending half a month together, he felt that his granddaughter-in-law was quite good. He also asked someone to check and found out that his granddaughter-in-law had not committed any crime and did not owe any money. There was nothing for her to do for him. He had not asked for anything for such a long time. It seemed that she was really just here to accompany him.
The old man was also very emotional about this. He was in his seventies and had few relatives. His wife passed away a few years ago, his daughter-in-law died early, and his son was missing. His grandson took over his business and was busy all day, plus his legs... Sometimes when the two of them were facing each other, it made both of them sad.
Lin Zhi's company made him more popular. His old friends said he was in good shape when they saw him these days.
But the master would not say so, he just laughed and scolded: "You just know how to flatter me."
The parrot in the cage imitated: "Flatter me, flatter me."
The tone of voice was exactly the same, making everyone in the yard laugh and creating a harmonious and harmonious atmosphere.
Lin Zhi stayed at the old man's place until the evening before leaving and going to the party place.
He really didn't lie. He was indeed invited to go to another city to see an art exhibition. Now he was going to meet this group of people. There was someone among them who was useful to him and he needed to contact them.
This man is called Hu Tong, a wealthy young man who loves art. His brother is the owner of Qiming Real Estate, and Qiming Real Estate has close business dealings with the Ming family.
To complete the task, of course you have to get closer to the target, but there are also tricks to encountering it by chance. To enter the place where Mingyao appears, you need to be qualified and have a reason.
These people who are into art all have some style. Hu Tong is a round-faced literary youth. Lin Zhi started chatting with him about art. Less than a week after they met, Hu Tong had already regarded him as a friend who shared similarities.
The group drank cocktails and chatted in the bar, and it was after twelve o'clock before Lin Zhi left to go home.
Taking the elevator from the underground garage to the fourth floor, Lin Zhi saw the maid standing at his door.
"Madam, the gentleman said you are back. Please wait for him in the small hall on the third floor."
"Got it. Prepare me a glass of milk to sober me up."
Lin Zhi gave the order and walked towards the stairs at the other end.
The small hall on the third floor was designed by the designer for the homeowner to receive close friends. It has carved hollow partitions, floor-to-ceiling windows that allow light to filter in easily, small lamps that create an atmosphere, a leisurely style of vines and logs, and small star-shaped lamps hanging down.
However, the original owner had lived here for half a year and had never seen Mingyao receive any friends. He thought it was normal for Mingyao to have no friends.
Lin Zhi doesn’t understand so she doesn’t judge, but no kind of emotion in the world can be forced, it needs to be two-way, and the same is true for friendship.
Because the servants cleaned it every day, the small hall remained clean even when there were no guests. Lin Zhi sat on the rattan chair, looking at the moonlight outside the window.
A subtle sound came from behind. Lin Zhi turned sideways. The man sitting in the wheelchair had deep facial features, a high nose bridge, and slightly sunken eye sockets. He looked gloomy and cold, and was difficult to approach. Even sitting in a wheelchair did not reduce his aura. Instead, it added a bit of mysterious silence.
The blush on Lin Zhi's face due to alcohol became brighter, and the light in his eyes became softer.
He likes clean food, but it's a pity that it's not easy to eat.
Mingyao looked at him, who seemed half drunk, and asked, "Are you conscious enough to have a conversation now? I hope you won't forget what I said the next day."
Lin Zhi said lazily: "Go ahead."
"Whatever you're planning, stay away from my grandpa."
Mingyao originally thought that Lin Zhi's courtesy for a few days would be enough, but he didn't expect him to be so persistent. He wanted to remind him a few days ago, but when he heard that he didn't go, Mingyao thought he had given up, but he didn't expect him to go again today.
Uncle Jin said that he was very well behaved with Grandpa, but Mingyao remembered how greedy he was when he asked for money and how frustrated he was after failing, and she didn't think he was a good person.
"Is my plan so obvious? You know I don't have enough money. Since you are unwilling to give me more, I can only see if Grandpa is willing to give me some from between his fingers."
If someone with a criminal record were to explain to those who are suspicious that he is just kind-hearted, it would probably only lead to more speculation about his motives. Lin Zhi would not waste her time on this.
His revealing of this plan would actually make Mingyao feel at ease.
"Besides, I've also earned results through my own labor. After all, grandpa is alone, and you can't always visit him and keep him company. I'm here to entertain him and fulfill my filial duty for you, so you should reward me, right?"
Lin Zhi supported his cheek. The clothes he wore today were rather casual. As he moved, his sleeves slid down slightly, revealing the sandalwood beads on his wrist.
He didn't intend to pretend to be good in front of Mingyao, but who said this wasn't another disguise.
Mingyao's eyes fell on his bracelet and his brows furrowed slightly.
Mingyao was sure that this was given by the old man.
Mingyao's thoughts raced as he thought about what Uncle Jin had told him, saying that the old man had been much happier recently.
There was a knock at the door of the small hall, and the maid whispered, "Madam, your milk."
Lin Zhi put his hand down, straightened his sleeves and said, "Bring it in."
A cup of warm milk was placed on the table and the maid quickly retreated.
"I'll give you an extra 100,000 every month. You need to accompany grandpa regularly and don't worry about anything else. Grandpa believes in fate, but I don't."
Mingyao's tone was not harsh, but his eyes were extremely cold.
The original owner would be frightened by Mingyao's appearance, but Lin Zhi wouldn't. Not only that, he would even go further.
"It's only 100,000. Can you add another 100,000? Husband."
Lin Zhi placed her palm against the glass and spoke in a coquettish voice.
His fair face was slightly flushed, his half-drunk eyes were soft and innocent, and the lit star lights were reflected in his eyes, so beautiful that it made people dazed.
01I was in a trance and wanted to nod for Mingyao. Yes, yes!
Mingyao was obviously a little surprised, and his expression became even colder: "Don't bargain."
01 She was afraid of disturbing the host’s performance and dared not speak. She could only be angry in her heart that the man was as hard as iron!
Lin Zhi took a sip of milk, swallowed it, and licked the remaining traces on his lips, leaving a thin layer of water.
He said with a little regret: "Okay, deal."
Mingyao controlled the wheelchair and turned away without seeing the smile in his eyes.
Spiders always need to spend time weaving their webs before they can catch their prey.
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