Heavenly Dragon Doctor Son-in-Law-Chapter 47 - 48: Conspiracy Resurfaces
However, as an old hand, Old Master Tang saw right through it.
The more he thought about it, the happier he became. He had all but decided on Wang Ming as his grandson-in-law. This young, wealthy, and elegant Wang Ming and his granddaughter, the foremost beauty in Jiangzhong, were truly a match made in heaven!
"Miss Xuewu, this is the follow-up agreement," Zhao Ruoying said, unaware of Wang Ming’s long-standing desire for Tang Xuewu. Naturally, she paid no mind to the glances exchanged between them. "If you have no objections, we can both affix our thumbprints."
Tang Xuewu stared at the agreement on the table, dazed. It still represented a significant profit for the Tang Family. But at this moment, her mind was in turmoil, and she had no desire to press her thumb to the ink. Previously, she had worked with immense joy, believing it was Qin Long’s intervention that had secured the large order from the Yaolong Group. Now, she learned it was actually due to Wang Ming’s influence.
If she went ahead, wouldn’t that be the same as accepting Wang Ming’s charity? She, Tang Xuewu, did not want that.
"Xuewu, what are you daydreaming about?" Old Master Tang immediately scolded when he noticed her distraction. "Madam Zhao has already affixed her print. Hurry up and do it!"
Wang Ming chimed in with a smile. "Xuewu, I see Auntie Zhao has conceded eighty percent of the profits to you this time. There’s no problem."
Tang Xuewu lowered her head and clenched her fists, but she didn’t move. She was completely unwilling to accept Wang Ming’s help; she had even considered resigning from her position as general manager. She knew full well what Wang Ming wanted from her, and she wanted nothing to do with him.
"Xuewu?"
Old Master Tang’s gaze suddenly turned icy, his tone filled with command. Tang Xuewu saw the look in her grandfather’s eyes and knew that if she didn’t affix her thumbprint, her branch of the family would be ostracized once again. Even Qin Long would be kicked out of the Tang Family.
She didn’t want to bring trouble upon Qin Long. At least with her position as general manager, no one dared to mock or sneer at him. If she lost this, she would surely be ignored by her grandfather, and Qin Long would absolutely be driven from their home! The result would be utter ruin.
She could only reluctantly submit.
"I’ll do it!"
I just want to protect Qin Long, she thought. How could he survive if he had to leave me? It seems I have no choice but to temporarily accept Wang Ming’s assistance.
"Xuewu, if the company faces any difficulties, you can turn to me or Auntie Zhao. It’s all the same," Wang Ming said with a look of sincerity and a gentlemanly smile. In reality, he was already scheming how he would ravish her body.
"Haha, thank you so much, Madam Zhao and Young Master Wang," Old Master Tang exclaimed, clapping his hands excitedly.
"Grandfather, Madam Zhao, Young Master Wang," Tang Xuewu said, "I suddenly have a personal matter to attend to. Please, carry on chatting."
The moment Tang Xuewu stepped out of the grand living room, her expression turned grim. She couldn’t believe Qin Long would actually lie and take credit for someone else’s accomplishment. The huge order from the Yaolong Group was actually Wang Ming’s doing.
Perhaps Qin Long just mentioned it in passing, and Madam Zhao simply went along with it as a favor. But given Qin Long’s status, how could he possibly influence Zhao Ruoying’s plans? Wang Ming is different. He’s the young master of the powerful and influential Wang Family. In the three years he’s been with the Tang Family, Qin Long hasn’t made any connections or gained any power.
Tang Xuewu had only believed Qin Long because of her feelings for him. To any outsider, it would be obvious that Wang Ming had been helping from the shadows. Yet, instead of feeling relieved, Tang Xuewu was filled with a sense of unease.
After Tang Xuewu departed, Zhao Ruoying also left to meet with another major business partner. Wang Ming respectfully saw Zhao Ruoying off before approaching the old master.
"Old Master Tang, our Wang Family will definitely help the Tang Family rise again!"
Upon hearing this, Old Master Tang was overjoyed. "Young Master Wang, I truly thank you." He clasped his hands and even bowed.
"Old Master, you mustn’t!" Wang Ming said, deliberately putting on a sorrowful expression and shaking his head. "If it weren’t for that good-for-nothing Qin Long, Xuewu and I would have been happily married by now. So, the Tang Family’s business is the Wang Family’s business. It’s just a pity I can’t protect Xuewu personally and be her rock. After all, people would gossip, which would be bad for her reputation. Otherwise, I would use the Wang Family’s connections and power to restore the Tang Family to its former glory!"
Wang Ming sighed again, looking deeply saddened.
"Don’t be anxious, Young Master Wang!" Old Master Tang grew more excited as he spoke. "Although Xuewu and Qin Long are engaged, they haven’t officially registered their marriage. Meilan said they haven’t even shared a room. She’s still untouched."
Hearing this, Wang Ming was thrilled. That good-for-nothing has been an idiot for three years, and he’s a cripple on top of that. Even if Tang Xuewu stripped naked to seduce him, he’d probably be willing but unable, right? This was why he had always coveted her.
"But Old Master, Qin Long is monopolizing Xuewu," Wang Ming said, deliberately rubbing his hands together in feigned agony. "He even deceives her with lies. And Xuewu, being so kind and gentle, is bound to fall for it!"
"Don’t worry, I will make Qin Long leave Xuewu," Old Master Tang said, looking at Wang Ming meaningfully. "However, on your end, you’ll need to put in more effort to win her heart."
"Old Master, do you really approve of me pursuing Xuewu?" Wang Ming asked, looking so excited he nearly jumped up and down.
"Of course, I approve," Old Master Tang said, walking over and patting Wang Ming’s shoulder encouragingly.
"Then thank you, Old Master! I will definitely make Xuewu fall in love with me," Wang Ming declared. "Old Master, I plan to formally express my feelings for her at her birthday banquet. You must help me when the time comes."
Wang Ming had already laid out his plans in his mind.
"That’s a must," Old Master Tang nodded firmly.
Wang Ming was ecstatic, laughing wildly inside. Glancing at the gratified expression on Old Master Tang’s face, he sneered to himself.
Spending a little money now is just the bait. Once I’m done with Tang Xuewu, I’ll dump her hard. By then, the entire business empire left by Old Lady Tang will be ours for the taking. That’s the inheritance my grandfather dreams of getting his hands on.
Wang Ming’s expression turned incredibly sinister. He wanted the woman, and he wanted the fortune.
「The next day.」
「Longquan Hotel, Jiangzhong.」
As one of the most luxurious hotels in Jiangzhong, it was lavishly constructed near the sea. The hotel was surrounded by mountains on three sides, with the fourth side facing the ocean. The floors were paved with natural jade imported from overseas. At night, the stone emitted a soft, white glow, making the place resemble a prince and princess’s palace. The minimum charge here started in the hundreds of thousands. In the parking lot, BMWs and Mercedes-Benzes were considered vehicles for the poor.
At this moment, Wang Ming was being accompanied by a manager with a voluptuous figure. Every so often, he would sneak a grab at her peach-like buttocks.
"Make sure everything is arranged perfectly for September 19th," Wang Ming said with a smile, sipping a glass of bright red wine. "Organize the birthday banquet well, and you’ll be handsomely rewarded." 𝗳𝗿𝐞𝕖𝘄𝗲𝕓𝗻𝚘𝚟𝕖𝐥.𝚌𝕠𝕞
"Rest assured, Young Master Wang. I will certainly complete the task," the hotel’s deputy manager said, her pretty face plastered with a fawning expression as she nodded in assurance.
Although the owner of the Longquan Hotel was a powerful figure, she was just a hired manager and wouldn’t dare compare herself to the renowned Young Master Wang. Moreover, with his unmatched financial resources, Wang Ming had thrown down a huge sum to book the entire top-level Sky Garden for the event.
