Chapter 507: You Have Designs on Me

Chapter 507: Chapter 507: You Have Designs on Me

Early the next morning, after giving the poisoned girl another treatment, Wang Chenning announced to the public that she would be transferred to a general ward. He stated that the threat from the drug had been almost completely eliminated.

Zhao Xiao’an, ever the professional, followed up with her colleagues to report on the story, posting Wang Chenning’s announcement on her Weibo.

By bringing hope to a family on the brink of collapse, Wang Chenning naturally drew a great deal of admiration and praise. His Weibo follower count surged to nearly seventy million, putting him on par with Zhao Xiao’an.

The "Wang Chenning effect" drove traffic to Zhao Xiao’an, and her own Weibo follower count increased by over twenty million.

The combined celebrity effect they created was likely unmatched by any other public figure.

Quite a few companies approached them, hoping to hire them as product spokespeople.

Zhao Xiao’an politely declined outright. Wang Chenning, on the other hand, tactfully explained that he would only endorse his own products or participate in public service announcements.

Regarding the public service announcement he had previously agreed to, Wang Chenning had already tasked Wu Jingyi with negotiating with the cities of Qiantang and Jinling. Once the final plan was settled, filming could begin soon.

However, the full advertisement needed to cover all four seasons—spring, summer, autumn, and winter—so its official release wouldn’t be until next year.

Wang Chenning had already authorized the two cities to use some of the videos shot during his visits as preliminary advertisements.

After some editing, the videos shot by media reporters and his own team proved to be quite effective as commercials when broadcast.

Before leaving Yandu to return to Chang’an, Wang Chenning went to treat Ling Weiguo, Zhao Jiefang, Li Baoguo, and the others.

Zhao Jiefang knew a thing or two about the commotion Wang Chenning had been stirring up lately.

He suspected Wang Chenning was behind certain incidents but chose not to call him out on it.

While Wang Chenning was treating him, he asked about some of these related matters.

Wang Chenning shared what he felt he could, but he kept quiet about his intention to stir up conflict between the great families.

Zhao Jiefang was highly appreciative of Wang Chenning’s actions. While offering encouragement, he also reiterated that the Zhao family would give him their full support.

As long as Wang Chenning continued to achieve success and his influence grew, the support he received from the Zhao family, and even all of Huaxia, would only increase.

Zhao Jiefang’s words were very direct, and Wang Chenning stated just as clearly that he would achieve results—greater results—as quickly as possible in exchange for everyone’s recognition.

This direct conversation between the elder and the youth left little room for mutual suspicion or misunderstanding.

Before leaving, Wang Chenning stated that in the future, he would tell Zhao Jiefang his thoughts directly. He also asked that if Zhao Jiefang had any dissatisfaction, requests, or suggestions, he should also be told directly.

"I like young people like you!" Zhao Jiefang not only approved of Wang Chenning to his face but also expressed a similar sentiment when discussing him with his family.

When speaking with Zhao Xiao’an, he went even further, telling his granddaughter to get more deeply involved in Wang Chenning’s life and strive to become the person with the most influence over him.

It was her grandfather’s attitude that made Zhao Xiao’an become more pragmatic.

She steeled herself and did some things that went against her own feelings.

Her actions quickly yielded results. The Zhao family and the Yang family soon began new joint ventures, and she was allowed to participate in and take partial responsibility for these investment projects.

Ling Weiguo’s condition had improved dramatically, and his physical impairments had almost completely disappeared. This result was not only a relief to the people at the sanatorium, but Ling Weiguo himself was also overjoyed.

Ling Weiguo, who had originally become indifferent to all worldly matters, found his ambitions stirring again as he felt the coordination in his body slowly return.

The daily management of the team under his command had originally been handed over to others; he had basically stopped involving himself in its affairs.

But as his body gradually recovered, he began to inquire about its matters once again.

Consequently, the team’s management efficiency improved.

Wang Chenning learned of this situation while treating Lei Danyun. He also sensed something special in her words and made a point of putting in a good word for her with Ling Weiguo.

Thanks to Wang Chenning’s praise, combined with her own outstanding abilities, Lei Danyun’s prestige within the team grew higher and higher.

However, due to her age and gender, it was difficult for Lei Danyun to make any major breakthroughs in her personal skills.

This was a source of great frustration for her.

Because of this, Wang Chenning made a point of having a heart-to-heart conversation with her.

"If you were to get married, or even just get a boyfriend, you might be able to break through a little further, both in terms of reaction speed and strength."

Hearing this, Lei Danyun frowned. "What are you trying to say?"

"It’s simple. After a woman becomes sexually active, her physical functions often improve significantly. The principle is hormonal regulation. After all, the effect of male hormones on physical ability is quite pronounced—that’s the same principle behind athletes using performance-enhancing drugs." At this point, Wang Chenning added with a self-deprecating laugh, "And I won’t hide it from you, the boost a woman can get from someone with extraordinary abilities like me is much greater than what she’d get from an ordinary man!"

Lei Danyun’s expression changed instantly. "Are you propositioning me? Trying to take advantage of me?"