Jingming Residential Complex, located outside the central ring road of Su City, is a typical resettlement community for those displaced by demolition.
The buildings aren't new, but the environment is clean and the atmosphere is lively. They are inhabited by local residents who were relocated due to demolition.
Lu Wanqing and Qin Meng's home is here.
Lu Wanqing clung tightly to Xu Xinwu would run away.
She chattered incessantly the whole way, insisting on taking him home to "meet the parents," as if she wanted to finalize the marriage that very day.
Qin Meng rolled her eyes at the sight.
He was quite exasperated by his aunt's unconventional thinking and impulsive actions, but considering that she was the aunt who had sacrificed her youth for him and his Eldest Brother, he let her be.
Moreover, she herself was also very curious about the intentions of these two mysterious men.
Zhang Yu and Xu Xinwu a glance, both understanding that things had progressed to this point, and after all the twists and turns, they would eventually have to meet the main character— Number Nine.
Since Lu Wanqing has provided this opportunity, let's go with it.
So, Zhang Yu, Xu Xinwu, and Zhou Hengliang, who was still in a semi-conscious state, followed Lu Wanqing and Qin Meng into Jingming Residential Complex.
The group arrived at an apartment building and climbed the somewhat old stairs.
Lu Wanqing unlocked the door with her key, and a familiar aroma of home-cooked food mingled with the faint scent of old-fashioned furniture wafted out.
"Mom, I'm home."
Look who I brought back!
As soon as Lu Wanqing entered the door, she started shouting, her voice filled with barely suppressed excitement and a sense of triumph.
In the living room, an elderly woman with gray hair, a slender figure, but a sprightly spirit was sitting on the sofa watching television.
The old lady turned her head at the sound and saw Lu Wanqing.
She then noticed Xu Xinwu, who possessed an extraordinary bearing and handsome appearance, standing beside her, followed by Zhang Yu, Qin Meng, and a strange young man. Her face showed surprise and confusion.
Lu Wanqing eagerly pulled Xu Xinwu forward a few steps and proudly introduced:
This is my boyfriend.
What do you think? A handsome young man, isn't he?
I told you long ago, it's not that your daughter can't get married, it's just that I didn't like any of the other men she married before.
And sure enough, they found the best one right away—a total domineering CEO, rich and handsome.
She usually gets a headache from the old lady's constant pressure to get married, but today she finally got the chance to "fight back," and her "see, I'm awesome" expression was on full display.
Qin Meng, standing behind, couldn't help but facepalm, unsure of what to say.
Xu Xinwu Lu Wanqing pulled him along and listened to her "sales pitch," Xu Xinwu's face showed a rare, barely perceptible hint of embarrassment.
But he was, after all, Emperor had seen many storms, and he quickly regained his composure, politely nodding slightly to the old lady on the sofa.
"Auntie, hello."
I apologize for disturbing you.
At the same time, he was vigilantly observing his surroundings, fearing that Number Nine might suddenly rush out and kill him, his future uncle-in-law.
Lu's mother pushed up her reading glasses, carefully examined Xu Xinwu moments, and then looked at Zhang Yu and Zhou Hengliang behind him.
Finally, her gaze fell on her daughter's excited, flushed face. She didn't speak immediately, but slowly put down the knitting she was doing.
"What's going on today? Did the sun rise in the west?"
Mrs. Lu looked surprised and puzzled, muttering under her breath, "When did my daughter become so sought after?"
She looked up at Lu Wanqing and said:
"This morning, Ms. Wang from the matchmaking agency called me."
He said urgently, "There are two big bosses who are incredibly well-off, perfectly matching the criteria you registered with them for the 'domineering CEO' type."
They said that after reading your information, the two men fell in love with you at first sight and insisted on visiting you immediately, and they couldn't stop them.
I was wondering, are there really people who are blind these days... uh, no, is it really such a coincidence?
So you brought one back by yourself that night?
Lu's mother was extremely worried about her daughter's marriage, who was over thirty and had ridiculously high standards.
Behind Lu Wanqing's back, he became a member of a supposedly high-end matchmaking agency and filled out a ton of forms.
When Lu Wanqing was forced by her mother to fill out the conditions, she made a whole bunch of demands that were almost harsh and only seen in movies and TV dramas.
The requirements are: net worth must be over 100 million, age cannot exceed 35, looks comparable to male celebrities, temperament must be cold and domineering, and also deeply affectionate and devoted... It's practically like writing "novel male protagonist" directly.
The people at the matchmaking agency were all thinking that this woman must be desperate to get married, but for the sake of the high membership fee, they still gritted their teeth and agreed to do their best to arrange it, without having any hope at all.
As expected, it disappeared without a trace.
Unexpectedly, good things happened in pairs today!
The matchmaking agency said this morning that a suitable domineering CEO was in a hurry to come over, and tonight my daughter brought home a living, breathing "domineering CEO" who actually looked quite convincing?
Upon hearing this, Qin Meng immediately cast a suspicious glance at Xu Xinwu and Zhang Yu, her eyes clearly saying: Did you arrange this?
Lu Wanqing was also taken aback for a moment, then looked at Xu Xinwu:
"Hey, Mr. Xu, are you really that... determined to have me?"
They're using a two-pronged approach, personally handling the situation while also having a matchmaking agency cooperate?
"Isn't this... a bit too much?"
Don't look at me.
Xu Xinwu immediately clarified, a hint of helplessness and amusement on his face:
"I would never do something so... corny and tacky 'blind date'."
My style, you know, is more direct.
Isn't it Xu Xinwu?
Who is that "domineering CEO" from the matchmaking agency who's rushing to their door?
Qin Meng reacted the fastest, a thought flashing through her mind in an instant.
She glanced at Xu Xinwu and Zhang Yu, her expression changing slightly, and whispered, "It seems you two aren't the only ones here for my Eldest Brother."
Upon hearing this, Zhang Yu and Xu Xinwu skipped a beat simultaneously, and their eyes instantly sharpened.
The gathering of the Rebellious Dao Seed has begun, and they are probably not the only ones who know that Number Nine has relatives on Earth.
"Oh... hahaha!!"
Lu Wanqing seemed not to hear Qin Meng's warning, and instead became even more excited.
She covered her mouth and burst into exaggerated laughter, her eyes gleaming with the light of "I am indeed a jewel that has been covered in dust, today I will finally shine!"
"I knew it, gold will always shine."
Look, look.
So many domineering CEOs are pursuing me at the same time.
What does this tell us?
This proves that my charm is irresistible.
Those who looked down on me before were blind.
Her extremely trusting demeanor left everyone speechless.
Even Lu's mother couldn't help but roll her eyes and mutter under her breath:
"Seriously, what's wrong with everyone today? Are they all blind?"
Otherwise, why would she have taken a liking to my youngest daughter...?
"Mom--!"
Lu Wanqing's smile vanished instantly, and she seemed a little vulnerable.
"How can you belittle your own daughter like that?"
At that very moment--
Knock knock knock.
A knock on the door, neither too loud nor too soft, but with a certain rhythm, interrupted the "family drama" inside.
Qin Meng was closest to the door. She glanced at Xu Xinwu and Zhang Yu, then opened the door.
Two men stood outside the door.
Both were around thirty years old, over 1.85 meters tall, and had upright postures.
Both were dressed in well-tailored dark bespoke suits, their shoes were polished, and their hair was meticulously styled.
One of them had a cold and stern face, with neat short hair and sharp, piercing eyes.
The other man wore glasses and had a cynical smile playing at the corners of his mouth, but his eyes also gleamed with a sharp glint.
Both of them had outstanding presence and were clearly from wealthy and noble families.
Moreover... he exuded an aura that suggested he had long held a superior position, and even carried a faint air of ruthlessness.
This aura Xu Xinwu's, yet they are also quite different.
Most importantly, the two men standing at the door did not immediately look at Qin Meng, who opened the door.
Instead, they glanced at each other first, their eyes meeting briefly in the air, as if sparks were flying.
Clearly, they not only know each other, but are also very likely... to share the same goals and be competitors.
Qin Meng's heart sank.
She stepped aside, making way for the doorway.
The two men then turned their gaze to the room, lingering briefly on Lu's mother before finally settling on Lu Wanqing... and the arm she was tightly holding onto, Xu Xinwu's arm. Their brows furrowed almost imperceptibly.