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Within two years, with the assistance of the Qiao Corporation, Wan Cheng reemerged into the public eye.

The Qiao Corporation's failed attempt to recruit him turned out to be a blessing in disguise. The now highly sought-after Wan Cheng became the target of Fang Jingguo's meticulous efforts to court him.

Despite repeatedly trying to intercept Wan Cheng's schedule, they had never succeeded.

"Brother, will President Wan be coming here today?" After asking, the salesperson shot a cautious glance and offered an apologetic smile. "I'm sorry, Mr. Fang. We're not informed about the President's schedule. Many people outside are trying to locate him."

Just then, Fang Jiajia spotted Chu Yuening walking in. She hastily tugged at Tian Yue'e, who was still engrossed in examining a villa model. "Mommy, look! It's those two pesky sisters!"

Tian Yue'e straightened up and looked over, her gaze locking with Chu Yuening's calm eyes. A surge of anger welled up within her, and she fiercely dug her long nails into her purse.

Fang Jingguo also noticed the odd behavior between the mother and daughter. Following their gazes, he noticed Chu Yuening as well.

However, he also recalled the embarrassment Chu Yuening had caused him at the previous banquet, causing his face to darken.

Fang Jiajia sneered mockingly, "Chu Yuening, you two paupers dare to come and look at villas?"

Chu Yi said angrily, "Look? We have a villa here!"

"Fff." Fang Jiajia couldn't hold back her laughter. With disdain in her eyes, she sized up Chu Yuening from head to toe.

"Not a single piece of clothing on you is worth anything. With your means? Alright, tell me, how do you plan to buy it? Relying on fortune-telling for a thousand yuan per session? Let me tell you, money can't even buy a house here."

"I suppose you're just here to look and satisfy your fantasies. Of course, everyone needs dreams. But owning a villa? You two won't ever be able to afford that in this lifetime."

Tian Yue'e curled her lips in contempt and said calmly, "Jiajia, watch your words. Many poor people's pride can't withstand such straightforward criticism. It's not worth wasting my breath."

"Yes, Mommy." Fang Jiajia wore a smug expression.

Chu Yi laughed through gritted teeth. "The two of you are truly mother and daughter, both deaf to reason. I've already told you, we have a villa here."

Fang Jiajia nodded. "Yes, you have a villa, but whether it's yours or not is another story. Who knows if you got it from sleeping with some random man, or if you're being kept by some old man..."

Before she could finish her sentence, a sharp "slap!" echoed in the air.

Fang Jiajia stood rooted to the ground, her eyes wide with shock as she staggered towards Chu Yuening, "You... You dared to hit me!"

Chu Yuening raised her hand again, delivering several consecutive slaps.

Only when her palm started to ache did she shake it off and smile, "You look so clean on the outside, but why is your heart so wicked?"

Fang Jiajia's face swelled up rapidly, resembling a steamed bun, with tears welling up in her eyes. Fuming, she gritted her teeth, swung her bag, and lunged at Chu Yuening, "Ah! I'll kill you!"

"Stop this nonsense! Who do you think you're embarrassing out here?!" Fang Jingguo sternly reprimanded.

Fang Jiajia, holding back her tears, retreated into Tian Yue'e's embrace, feeling wronged.

Fang Jingguo glared at Chu Yuening with a grave expression.

Fang Jiajia was his legitimate daughter, and any loss of manners in public was a serious matter.

As for Chu Yuening, he hadn't heard anything about her being close to the Qiao Corporation. No rumors of romantic relationships had surfaced in all these years either. She held no significant value for exploitation. If she wanted to embarrass herself like a vulgar street woman, that was her own business.

Moreover, Fang Jingguo knew better than anyone why the Chu sisters were here.

"Where did you hear that we were going to view the house here?"

With bodyguards at home and Tian Yue'e keeping watch, Fang Jingguo was well aware that she wouldn't let the sisters meet him.

It seemed that the two sisters had no other choice but to intercept him here.

"Sigh, there are no grudges between fathers and daughters that last overnight," Fang Jingguo sighed, his face etched with the marks of time. "What Yuening did previously has deeply hurt Father's heart. How about this? Both of you kneel down and apologize to Father. I promise you that I'll let bygones be bygones."

"Huh?" Chu Yuening almost thought she had misheard, and she laughed in exasperation.

"Mr. Fang, old age is not a crime, but developing mental illness in old age certainly is. It's not right for you to have delusions all day long and cause trouble for others."

"Apologize by kneeling? You can kneel for me now if you want to."

Observing the fury etched across Fang Jingguo's face, Yuening smiled and asked, "There's only one chance. Will you kneel or not?"

The atmosphere turned icy in an instant.

Fang Jingguo erupted in anger. "Fine! As expected, there's not a single useful person in the Chu family! This is the first time I've seen a daughter dare to make her father kneel!"

Chu Yi rolled her eyes. "Useless in the Chu family? Mr. Fang, don't forget that you relied on the Chu family's money to rise to prominence."

Everyone in the hall was stunned, exchanging glances with one another.

So it turns out that the recent hotshot CEO of the Fang Corporation was once a groom who married into the family?

What a sensational piece of news!

Feeling a burning sensation on his face, Fang Jingguo didn't wait for a chance to retort. Instead, a new salesperson approached them—a young woman with a pleasant smile. "May I assist you, ladies?" she asked.

Yuening took out the property deed. "Could you tell me where 'Pure Breeze' is, please?"

At the mention of the name,

the entire room fell into an eerie silence, and the real estate agents gasped in astonishment.

"Clear Breeze?"

Had they heard correctly? Could it be that very same "Clear Breeze" suite which the boss had specially reserved for esteemed guests?

The girl rubbed her eyes, making sure that the property deed indeed read 'Clear Breeze'. With a hand clasped over her mouth in disbelief, she stiffly turned to look at her colleagues, nodding in confirmation.