Manipulative Harem God

Chapter 221 Leaving Chen Yulan alone?

On the side, Wu Xue found herself embroiled in a spirited conversation with her mother. “Mom! Can’t this wait? I’m in the middle of something,” she exclaimed, a hint of frustration in her voice.

Her mother’s voice crackled over the phone, laced with concern, “Xuexue, why are you being so mean with me? Tell me, are you with a man?”

Initially, her mother had called to ensure her daughter’s well-being during the bad weather, but the tone of the conversation had taken an unexpected turn.

Wu Xue let out an exasperated sigh, casting a quick glance at Zhang Wei. “Yes, I’m with my boyfriend. Can we discuss this later? I’m a bit occupied right now,” she replied, impatience creeping into her tone.

“No! No! Wait!” Her mother’s voice hurried and worried, “Did you just say you’re with your boyfriend?”

“…”

Wu Xue was left momentarily speechless.

Did her mother genuinely believe she was an eternal Sheng Nu?

Mother Wu seemed to grasp her error and cleared her throat. “Alright, enough! Where is my son-in-law? Put him on a video call! I want to see my future son-in-law!”

She wanted visual confirmation; words alone wouldn’t suffice for Mother Wu.

Wu Xue hesitated, contemplating her options. “I… I am hanging up the call.”

“No—!”

*Beep… Beep…*

She ended the call abruptly, frustration mounting as she massaged her temples. 𝗈𝒱𝑙xt.𝐜𝒐𝑚

Revealing Zhang Wei to her mother was out of the question.

She couldn’t predict what he might say; what if he blurted out that they were actually just pretending and she was his lover?

That would be disastrous.

Meanwhile, in the Wu family household, another chaotic scene was unfolding.

Xiu Lan rushed excitedly towards the middle-aged man sitting in a chair, exclaiming, “Hey, stop reading for a moment! Look at this, I just had a conversation with little Xue. She has found a man for herself!”

Wu Chuanming, who had been sitting calmly until now, frowned slightly as he turned the page of his newspaper.

He was an old police veteran, nearing his retirement, while Xiu Lan was Wu Xue’s mother.

The news about his daughter’s romantic developments seemed to have caught him off guard.

Wu Chuanming glanced up from his newspaper, his brows furrowing as he absorbed Xiu Lan’s words. “A man?” he echoed, setting the newspaper aside.

The notion of his daughter finding a romantic partner was a bit startling, given that Wu Xue had always been focused on her career.

Xiu Lan nodded eagerly, “Yes, a man! She’s with him right now. Isn’t it exciting?”

A mix of emotions flickered across Wu Chuanming’s face—surprise, concern, and a hint of curiosity. “Do we know anything about him?” he asked, his instincts as a police officer kicking in.

Xiu Lan shook her head, her excitement unabated. “Not much. I believe she mentioned his name is Zhang Wei.”

Wu Chuanming’s expression turned serious. “Zhang Wei… We should find out more about him.”

His protective instincts were on high alert, wanting to ensure the person in his daughter’s life was someone worthy of her trust.

After all, being a police veteran, he had seen his fair share of deceit and danger.

Xiu Lan, too caught up in her excitement, failed to notice the subtle shift in her husband’s demeanor. “Of course! We’ll get to know all about him once Xue brings him over. Oh, I’m so looking forward to meeting my future son-in-law!”

Wu Chuanming simply nodded, already formulating a plan to discreetly learn more about this Zhang Wei, a man now in his daughter’s life.

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Zhang Wei remained blissfully unaware that a certain father-in-law was already investigating him. Meanwhile, Wu Chuanming was inadvertently setting himself up for potential trouble—Zhang Wei was no ordinary son-in-law, and any missteps on Wu Chuanming’s part might lead to consequences.

“Hey, sister-in-law, enough about me. It’s time to talk about you and cousin!” Chen Yulan pulled Wu Xue toward the counter, tactfully diverting the conversation away from Zhang Wei and his inquiries.

Chen Yulan couldn’t help but feel like she had been under an interrogation spotlight just a few moments ago. It was as if Zhang Wei had been carefully extracting information from her.

She shot Zhang Wei a quick glance, a smile on her lips but with a hidden meaning.

Zhang Wei responded with a wry smile. He was aware that he had been overwhelming her with questions about her life, but he felt a need to gather more information about her background and character.

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Leaving the two individuals engrossed in conversation, Zhang Wei turned his attention to his plans for Tianyi Entertainment. He began scouring the web for information about the company, intending to pay it a visit if everything went smoothly.

Meanwhile, Huang Ren, the CEO of Tianyi Entertainment, was diligently working to prepare a gift for the new boss. Zhang Wei’s earlier appearance with four young, cheerful ladies had left an impression on him—the new boss seemed discerning and not easily impressed. This signaled to Huang Ren that there might be unspoken rules and expectations that came with the new leadership.

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“Why did we leave her alone there?” Wu Xue suddenly asked, her eyes widening in confusion as the taxi door closed. Outside, Chen Yulan stood waving towards them.

The taxi started moving, embarking on a journey into the unknown.

Zhang Wei began to explain, “The rain has stopped, and we’ve got new phones and clothes. Weren’t you against the idea of doing it in a hote—”

“Huh?” Wu Xue interrupted, leaning forward to cover his mouth, her face turning slightly pink as she glanced back at the taxi driver, feigning composure.

“Shh! Why are you discussing private matters in front of everyone?” she whispered, settling back into her seat and letting out a relieved sigh.

It was clear to Wu Xue that Zhang Wei needed a lesson on discretion—knowing what to say and where to say it.

In reality, Zhang Wei knew precisely how to divert the conversation.

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The reality was, Zhang Wei felt that if he stayed around Chen Yulan for too long, he might end up in a situation where he’d be tempted to ravage both Wu Xue and Chen Yulan.

He was certain Wu Xue wouldn’t resist, but he had no idea how Chen Yulan would react.

Besides, acting too hastily might ruin his plan to give a “green hat” to ‘Liu Ming.’

Patience was key; the pieces were already in play, and rushing things would only disrupt the carefully laid-out strategy.

[Host, I will keep an eye on her in the meantime.] The sudden proactive decision from the system caught Zhang Wei off guard.

He raised an eyebrow, surprised by the system’s newfound initiative.

[She is an important asset, host. You need to be more careful.] The system emphasized.

Zhang Wei nodded. He had planned to negotiate a deal with the system, but he hadn’t anticipated this level of proactivity.

His earlier speculations were confirmed—In the eyes of the system, a person’s potential and value were directly related.