Chapter 53: Surprise.
Chapter 53: Surprise.
Hao Ren did not know about the currents surging in the shadows. He woke up in the morning and after cleaning up, his gaze fell on the bag filled with money. He frowned, it was not safe for him to keep so much cash in the house and he also did not want to use the ill-gotten money for his use.
He thought for a bit and decided to make anonymous donations. He said, "Xiao Mei, find me the best cancer research institute where they have achieved some actual results."
Xiao Mei gave him a reply in a few minutes, and Hao Ren decided to take a trip to the place later. He then walked out of the house and came to the floor below. Heath was outside the elevator. He took a deep breath and said, "Good Morning, Young Master Hao."
The young man nodded and said, "Can you drive me to the office?"
Heath nodded and said, "It is my duty."
Hao Ren had not gone to the office for quite a long time. He wanted to see what was going on. The car moved through the traffic, and Hao Ren looked into the news, it turned out that the situation was not bad, Thunder Tech has been gaining a lot of hype in the market.
The share price of the company was rising and over the past few days many people had approached them for collaboration. However, they had all been turned around because they did not need funding, and their marketing was strong.
Soon, the car reached the office building, the Rubicon tower, Hao Ren came over to the office and heard a bout of laughter. He moved inside and spotted a couple of girls sitting on the reception counter.
They saw him and called, "Excuse me, Sir, may I be of any help?"
Hao Ren looked at them and said, "You guys are new, right?"
As the girls were confused, suddenly, Klaus walked out and froze, "Chairman, why didn't you tell us?"
Hao Ren raised his brow and asked, "Do I need to announce every time I come to work?"
Klaus shook his head and said, "You misunderstood, we all have been wanting for you to come over. After all, your recovery is something we all look forward to."
Hao Ren shook his head and said, "Gather everyone, we need to discuss the future of the company, celebrating a small victory is not a sign of progress."
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Ten minutes later, everyone was gathered in the bullpen, and Hao Ren asked, "Have you all been enjoying the sales these past two weeks?"
The people did not smile, because looking at Hao Ren's face, it was evident that he was not here for fun and games. He asked, "Does anyone have any idea about what we should be doing next."
Klaus cleared his throat and said, "Chairman, we have been researching a few options. These days the market for online games is very good. We can make some games."
Hao Ren shook his head and said, "It consumes too much resources."
Lynn Carter said, "Sir, how about house assistants?"
Hao Ren raised his brows and asked, "What do you mean?"
Lynn Carter said, "Sir, people have loved Koro-Koro, if they can get another appliance that can work in sync with Koro-koro, won't they like it even more?"
Everyone was stunned when they looked at him. Hao Ren leaned back in his chair and said, "Mister Klaus, use your designing team and render a few samples of the said appliances for daily household usage."
The people nodded and the meeting continued, after half a day, they had decided to move over to a bigger space, they had the money and did not have to worry about anything now. Just when he was thinking about it, Hao Ren received a call from Wilma Fey, the person who developed cosmetics for the Magnificent Cosmetics.
He frowned and accepted the call, "Hello, long time no see, Doctor Fey."
Wilma Fey replied, "Good day to you too, Mister Hao. Can you come over to the office? I have something urgent to talk to you about."
Hao Ren could sense some nervousness in her voice and thought about it before he replied, "Fine, I will be moving over, let's have some lunch."
Wilma Fey agreed and decided to meet him in a restaurant near the commercial complex. Hao Ren stood up from the chair and moved out. He gazed at Lynn Carter and said, "I am going out for a lunch meeting. Have a good day you guys."
Everyone wished him well and then Hao Ren left. Markus Bourne raised his head and said, "Klaus, how soon can I get these renders and prototypes?"
Klaus smiled bitterly and said, "Uncle Bourne, do you think it would be easy to make these renders? Give me a few days, the other research teams will also join us so by the end of the week we will have a preliminary prototype."
Markus Bourne nodded, and began to gather his contacts to be ready when the product is prepared.
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Hao Ren arrived before a place called, Bamboo Kitchen. He made his way inside with Heath in tow. The lady at the reception greeted them with a bright smile, "Welcome to Bamboo Kitchen, do you have a reservation?"
Hao Ren nodded and said, "I am meeting Miss Wilma Fey."
The lady nodded and quickly checked the register before she looked at the side and said, "Emma, bring this gentleman to the private room ten."
Another employee nodded, and led Hao Ren and Heath to the designated private room. On the way, Hao Ren raised his brow, he came across a young man who had a very haughty vibe about himself. Hao Ren knew this guy, he was Ye Shiling's younger brother, Ye Tianshan.
When he was looking into Ye Shiling, Hao Ren had studied the people around her briefly, Ye family fit perfectly in the definition of rotten to the core. They all had something dirty about them. Hao Ren sighed as he passed the person, the former did not give him a second glance, after all, he was the Young Master of the Ye family, how can any tom, dick, and harry be worthy of him to turn around.
While Hao Ren was mulling over the situation, they quickly arrived at the private room. The lady bowed slightly and said, "Sir, please wait a moment."
That said, she knocked the room and confirmed with Wilma Fey before opening the door to let Hao Ren enter.
Hao Ren entered the room and saw a frowning Wilma Fey and asked, "Doctor Fey, is everything alright?"
Wilma Fey looked at him, and then sighed, she said, "How can everything be fine when Ye Family is dead set on taking us down?"
Hao Ren raised his brow and asked, "Can you elaborate?"
Wilma Fey shook her head and said, "In the past two weeks, we enjoyed a great return and demand from the customers, however, this week, we were waiting for the raw material to arrive at the factory when we received the news that the local gang leader has been holding our consignment.
You see, if the herbs are not processed, they will go to waste. We will be losing millions and not only that, the customers will not be happy either. If we are known for anything, that would be credibility. The Ye family made this move now because they know that we intend to hold a sale for the customers."
Hao Ren nodded and said, "Is that why that Ye Tianshan was here?"
Wilma Fey was shocked but then she nodded as she said, "He left not long before you arrived, and that bastard...."
Hao Ren nodded, and said, "Don't worry, I will help you get the herbs, after all this is my product too."
Wilma Fey shook her head and said, "That guy demanded seventy million for ransom, where can we get that? It is hopeless."
Hao Ren shook his head and said, "If that local gang leader agrees to work with us, nothing is impossible. You need to calm down and make sure that your company is fine. The board of directors you have must not be allowed to sell their shares to the market."
Wilma Fey nodded and said, "That won't happen, I will handle it."
Hao Ren nodded and said, "Good, now shall we eat?"
Wilma Fey suddenly noticed a brace on arm and asked, "What happened?"
Hao Ren told her that it was a car accident and that was it. Wilma Fey was just a business partner, and not someone he knew personally. After the meal was settled, Hao Ren asked for a take away. Heath had not eaten anything, he was standing outside the room like a guard.
Hao Ren said, "Doctor Fey, I shall see you in a couple of days. I would like to participate in taking down Ye family directly."
Wilma Fey was surprised but then she nodded, after all, Hao Ren had come to her with the primary goal of taking down the Ye family.
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Hao Ren had just gotten in his car when his phone rang. He picked up the call, and his mother said, "Ren, give me your address, we are at the Jade City railway terminal."
Hao Ren was shocked and exclaimed, "What did you say? How come you are in the capital? Why didn't you tell me earlier? I could have come to pick you up."
Mrs. Hao frowned on the other side and asked, "Did you forget what date it is?"
Hao Ren froze and then he sighed, "How can I forget that date? Now, you go to the waiting hall, I am coming over to pick you. The terminal is close to my position."
The lady nodded and disconnected the call. Hao Ren sighed and said, "Brother Heath, please take me to the Railway Terminal, I have to pick up my mother."
Heath nodded and turned the car to the terminal. Hao Ren finished one call and the second call arrived, he was about to pop a vein on his forehead when he saw the caller was Han Lingshi.
He picked up the call, and the lady said, "Did you miss me?"
Hao Ren was surprised and chuckled as he asked, "I did, now can you please tell me what got into you?"
Han Lingshi smiled and shook her head as she said, "Did you eat?"
Hao Ren nodded and told her about his engagement with Wilma Fey. Han Lingshi was surprised and then said, "Okay, that's good, well, I will talk to you in a bit, I have reached my destination."
Hao Ren agreed and then disconnected the call. He could not help but think what was going on today. Han Lingshi was taking the initiative to act cute and ask if he missed her. Then his mother had suddenly come over for his upcoming birthday.
He could not help but sigh at the fact that life was really unpredictable. Heath drove quickly and said, "Young Master, we are here."
Hao Ren nodded and said, "Hmm, I will be back in a moment."
He took out his mobile and then called his mother. The lady told him her location and Hao Ren quickly located her in the crowd. Mrs. Hao was sitting beside her trolley bag looking at the variety of people moving around her.
Hao Ren approached her and called, "Ma."
The lady raised her head and scanned her son from top to bottom. Many ladies were scrutinizing him at the same time. Hao Ren had changed and become very remarkable. However, Mrs. Hao did not care about his awesome changes, she stood up and asked, "How did you break your hand?"
The young man shook his head and said, "A truck driver crashed into me, not my fault. I swear, you can ask Lingshi."
Mrs. Hao narrowed her gaze and said, "You sure have gotten more gutsy, daring to use your wife to cover for you? Shame on you."
Hao Ren froze when she called Han Lingshi his wife. He had an urge to ask how she found out, but then quickly, he realized that she had scolded him in the regional dialect, the female partner was also called wife.
He took a breath and said, "Can you save the scolding for home?"
He then dragged her bag as she followed him slowly. Mrs. Hao saw Heath opening the trunk and helping Hao Ren with the luggage. Hao Ren made the introductions and Mrs. Hao nodded to Heath who greeted her back.
They got into the car, and then drove to the apartment. Hao Ren asked, "Is dad guarding the shop?"
Mrs. Hao nodded, and that was it. They did not talk much, Hao Ren could see from her face that she was tired from the journey. He sighed but did not say anything much.
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They reached the apartment and Hao Ren helped her out of the car, Heath took out the luggage, they got into the elevator, and the old lady said, "This place must be expensive, right?"
Hao Ren shook his head and said, "Your blessings worked, I won this place in a lottery."
The old lady did not say anything and they soon arrived at the door, just when he was about to touch the handle, the door was opened and he saw Han Lingshi standing on the other side with a bright smile.
He could tell that she was shocked, and suddenly, he said, "Surpriseeeee!"
After all, his mother and wife had finally come face to face. This was a surprise for all of them arranged by the god of fates (AUTHOR)