Chapter 247: Talking About Me and My Wife? Scram

Gu Shengsheng and Lu Shijing stepped out of the car hand in hand, and someone came to greet them as soon as they arrived at the Rui City Restaurant.

A waiter had spotted their car from afar and hurried over.

He asked respectfully, "Excuse me, are you Mr. Ryan and his wife?"

"Yes," Lu Shijing nodded coolly.

The waiter led the way. "Boss Wang has already reserved a table. This way, please."

After he spoke, Gu Shengsheng and Lu Shijing exchanged a glance, then followed him together.

The two of them arrived at a private room.

Seated at the head of the table was a short, stout middle-aged man. Beside him sat a bald, thin man who was smiling.

The short, stout man quickly came forward to greet them. "Mr. Ryan! Haha, you and your wife make such a perfect couple."

"My name is Wang Biao. I’m the one who’s been in contact with you."

"You’ve returned from abroad, right?"

"It’s such an honor for you to come all the way to our Rui City! Your visit is a great blessing. Thank you for gracing us with your presence. With your help, Rui City and the Rui City Foundation will only get better and better."

Once the pleasantries were over, Lu Shijing and Gu Shengsheng took their seats at the table.

The thin man nodded with a smile.

Wang Biao slapped his own head, then quickly made the introduction. "This is the key man in charge of our Rui City Foundation, Zhai Mi. He doesn’t usually meet with outsiders, but he heard how sincere you two are and wanted to meet you."

’Zhai Mi? The name rang a bell for Gu Shengsheng. On the Rui City Foundation’s official website, he was listed as just an ordinary employee, someone in the logistics department, even.’

’So the low-level employees were just scapegoats? It seemed you couldn’t just look at who the legal representative was to figure things out.’

Gu Shengsheng and Lu Shijing stood up and shook his hand. "A pleasure to meet you, Mr. Zhai."

Zhai Mi’s eyes were full of mirth. "Such a grand gesture from you two. We’re happier than anyone that you’ve come to sponsor our poor children."

Zhai Mi sighed. "Lately, children from many parts of Rui City have slowly started to get back on their feet. But there’s still a large number who haven’t received any help."

"It’s precisely with the help of philanthropists like you that Rui City will continue to improve. However..."

As if he’d recalled something tragic, Zhai Mi said with a troubled expression, "We’ve saved many children, but there are still so many who have no aid, who remain in dire straits."

"Mr. Ryan, let me be frank with you. The 200,000 you gave us, we’ve already distributed it to many children, but it’s still not enough."

Lu Shijing said, "Oh."

"That’s fine. We’ll donate another 200,000. Money is not an issue, as long as it’s being used for the children."

Hearing how agreeable Lu Shijing was, Zhai Mi and Wang Biao were instantly thrilled.

The look in their eyes was exactly how one would look at a complete sucker.

There were plenty of fools these days, but a rich fool was absurdly rare. After all, most people who could make money were far smarter than the average person.

Although they were in Rui City, they had been able to learn about this Mr. Ryan’s reputation online.

How could they not give such a wealthy man the best possible treatment?

And now, seeing how easygoing he was, they knew they had hit the jackpot.

Zhai Mi was practically bursting with excitement. He looked at Lu Shijing and said, "Mr. Ryan, I’m telling you, your trip here will be absolutely worth it!"

"The children here are all outstanding."

After he said this, Gu Shengsheng found an opportunity to say, "I need to use the restroom."

"Of course, of course. Waiter, show her the way."

After Gu Shengsheng left the room, Wang Biao followed her out.

’Lu Shijing knew something was up. Shengsheng had just intentionally created this opportunity for them.’

Still, he was worried. He looked at Zhai Mi.

’Might as well get this over with quickly.’

"Mr. Zhai, is there something you wanted to tell me in private?" Lu Shijing never beat around the bush; he always said what was on his mind.

At these words, Zhai Mi chuckled and handed him a glass of wine. "Mr. Ryan, you people who’ve returned from abroad really are different. You don’t like beating around the bush, do you? I know your type—you believe in saying whatever’s on your mind."

Lu Shijing nodded. "Yes."

"Your wife was here just now, so it wasn’t convenient to talk. Tell me, how can a married couple still find things exciting after so many years together? Seeing how lovey-dovey you two are, you must have been together for a long time, right?"

"Yes." Lu Shijing didn’t argue.

Zhai Mi then sighed. "But no matter how good she is, why settle for the flower at home when the wildflowers are so much more fragrant?"

"Think about it. How can you still get that feeling when you’re with the same woman all the time? You have to switch things up to keep it interesting, right?"

At this point, Lu Shijing had already activated the recording function on his device.

Then he asked, "And what exactly are you getting at, Mr. Zhai?"

"Look, the girls I have here... they’re all innocent and naive, and most of them are willing to do anything. You’re spending all this money, isn’t it just to buy a little fun?"

"Not to mention, as long as you pay, they’ll be completely devoted to you. And they’re clean. I imagine the people you’re used to seeing abroad are quite open-minded."

"I didn’t think I’d have to spell these things out, but I feel I should still give you the rundown, Mr. Ryan."

Lu Shijing’s voice grew cold. "So you... you’ve been procuring female students here this whole time?"

"It’s not just ’procuring.’ Aren’t many of them volunteers? I’m just saying, isn’t it normal for men and women to have these needs once they reach a certain age?"

"Mr. Ryan, I’ve met many married men like you. Being in love is one thing, liking your wife is another, but this kind of thing... it’s really no big deal. Right?" He said this with the air of someone who completely understood men.

Lu Shijing said nothing, simply continuing to pour him more wine.

He then inquired, "Why don’t you tell me more about your situation here? I had no idea a charitable foundation could serve such a purpose."

"Alright, let me give you an example. The little girl I’m with recently, she’s been with me since she was eighteen. She’s willing to do anything. At first, she didn’t even understand, she thought I was some great saint."

"Tell me, if our charitable foundation has this kind of power, why shouldn’t we use it?" A lewd expression spread across Zhai Mi’s face. He looked at Lu Shijing with an expression that said he had him all figured out.

"Especially for you guys who’ve been abroad. It’s so open-minded over there. I understand your needs."

"Heh." Lu Shijing let out a cold laugh. "You really don’t understand at all." With that, he stood up.

He grabbed Zhai Mi by the neck. His tall frame completely towered over the other man, an absolutely crushing presence.

Zhai Mi was in disbelief. "Mr. Ryan? You... what’s wrong?"

"I can’t stand listening to you."

The moment he finished speaking, he struck Zhai Mi with a karate chop, then bound him. Immediately, several men in suits and ties appeared at Lu Shijing’s side.

Lu Shijing wiped his hands. "Take him to the police station," he ordered. "I’ll send over the recording."

"Is the Young Madam alright?"

"The Young Madam is currently in negotiations..." one of the suited Lu Family members replied.

Lu Shijing straightened his jacket. "I’ll go take a look," he said.

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