Chapter 1047: Life is Full of Surprises
by xennovel“Sister Ying, what did you say?”
Xu Shaochen was dumbfounded by these words. Although Huo Xiao wasn’t Huo Ying’s biological daughter, she treated her as her own.
He didn’t expect Huo Ying to say something so outrageous, allowing him to take that step with Huo Xiao.
Are women in love really devoid of reason?
Huo Ying, grabbing Xu Shaochen’s arm, looked at him with her big, watery eyes. “I’m older than you. Everyone ages someday. Xiaoxiao can always be with you in my stead.”
“If she’s willing, I won’t stop her. Whether you can win Xiaoxiao over is up to you.”
Xu Shaochen felt dizzy. The sudden happiness caught him off guard.
He suddenly felt grateful to that Cheng Jun.
Would Huo Ying have made such a wonderful decision without his provocation?
“Let nature take its course. Besides, Sister Ying won’t ever grow old.”
Xu Shaochen patted Huo Ying’s pretty face and said meaningfully.
“What nonsense are you talking? Every woman ages. Do I have some special privilege?”
Huo Ying joked, but her eyes carried a hint of melancholy.
“If I say no, then definitely no.”
Xu Shaochen declared confidently.
The first-generation undiluted Genetic Serum not only enhances body genes but also extends life and slows aging.
Of course, the diluted Genetic Serum doesn’t have such a noticeable effect.
Once the second-generation Genetic Serum is developed, its effects will surely be stronger and more apparent.
The development of Genetic Serums will never stop. Xu Shaochen believes one will eventually achieve eternal youth.
After a year, most of the construction on Paradise Island (the island he bought) will be completed, and Xu Corporation’s headquarters will relocate. Then, Xu Shaochen will announce that Xu Corporation developed the Genetic Serum.
He’ll then negotiate with governments worldwide to promote its society-wide circulation, turning everyone into enhanced beings.
Humanity will enter a new era. Xu Shaochen is ambitious, eager to witness the miracles the new era will bring.
A hundred years of life is too short for Xu Shaochen. He’s naturally unsatisfied.
He wants to live longer and stay younger.
Only then can he personally witness how far new-era humans can go.
Naturally, he wants his beloved woman to always be with him.
“Alright, let’s pretend what you say is true. Can’t sister believe you?”
Seeing Xu Shaochen’s confidence, Huo Ying went along with his words to please him.
After some intimacy with Huo Ying, Xu Shaochen took a shower before leaving.
Downstairs, Xu Shaochen got in the car and said to Long Yi, “Investigate a person named Cheng Jun, about 40 years old, likely just returned to Jiangzhou today.”
“Yes, boss. Where to now?”
Long Yi slowly drove out of the community.
“To Tianyu Company.”
Xu Shaochen said.
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Xu Shaochen had Long Yi investigate Cheng Jun.
Meanwhile, Cheng Jun, humiliated and resentful, also prepared his revenge on Xu Shaochen.
He didn’t need to investigate Xu Shaochen—knowing Huo Ying’s home meant he could find him.
Cheng Jun, having just returned to Jiangzhou, was unfamiliar with it, so he found a local acquaintance to help.
Cheng Jun arranged to meet this person at a coffee shop.
“Young Master Lin, over here.”
Minutes later, Cheng Jun stood and waved to a young man at the door.
The young man approached, startled by Cheng Jun’s appearance. “Weren’t you going to meet your first love? How did you end up like this?”
If Xu Shaochen were here, he’d recognize him immediately.
The young man was his least favorite Lin Family’s young master—Lin Jin.
They met abroad when Lin Jin was studying overseas and Cheng Jun managed his father-in-law’s business there.
Being hometown fellows, they got along well and exchanged contacts, maintaining communication ever since.
“Don’t mention it. It’s distressing. Lin, I don’t know Jiangzhou. You have to help me vent my anger.”
Cheng Jun complained, thinking about how his first love got together with a young kid infuriated him.
“Who did this? Her husband?”
Lin Jin asked, a glint of schadenfreude in his eyes.
“I don’t know the name, just a young brat. But finding him is easy. Just lend a hand then. Best if we make him spend his life in a wheelchair.”
Cheng Jun said through gritted teeth, resentment etched deep within.
“Alright, call me when you find him. Let’s talk business now. Weren’t you here to discuss business?”
Lin Jin didn’t take it seriously. To him, teaching a young brat a lesson was trivial.
“Right, right. Got distracted by that brat. Almost forgot business. Lin, I heard your family is close with the famous Mr. Xu. Can you introduce us?”
Cheng Jun remembered his main purpose and quickly added, “Help me with the introduction, and I’ll give you this as a thank you.”
Cheng Jun held up three fingers—three million.
“We’re friends, no need for formalities. Alright, I’ll handle it.”
Getting three million easily, Lin Jin wasn’t going to refuse. If he couldn’t arrange it, he’d ask Lin Wei to meet Xu Shaochen.
“By the way, old Cheng, what promising project do you have? Xu Shaochen won’t care about petty benefits.”
Lin Jin looked at Cheng Jun curiously.
“Isn’t Tianyu developing a game? It’s causing a stir online. Tianyu is hot right now. My company developed a new game engine, sure to interest Mr. Xu.”
Cheng Jun didn’t hide anything, knowing the Lin Family wasn’t in the gaming business.
“That’s great. You’ll make a fortune. Don’t forget your brother when that happens.”
Lin Jin looked at Cheng Jun with envy. Damn, these days even random folks make big money.
“Hahaha. Lin, you’re joking. What little I have can’t compare to you. Once you inherit the family business, don’t forget me.”
Cheng Jun laughed heartily, unable to contain his excitement and joy.
“Let’s support each other and get rich together.”
The two burst into laughter, full of ambition and pride.
Ideals are bountiful, but reality often teaches lessons.
Cheng Jun couldn’t dream that the Xu Shaochen he was after had slept with his first love and beaten him.
That’s life, full of surprises.