Chapter 335: Zhao Xiao’an’s Advice

Chapter 335: Chapter 335: Zhao Xiao’an’s Advice

Wang Chenning had originally thought the conflict between him and the likes of Bai Qianxun, Zhang Guoping, and Lin Annian was just a squabble among the younger generation. He had considered that their fathers might get involved, but he never expected their grandfathers to join the fray.

The Lin family was quite a large clan, and Lin Annian and Lin Anning’s grandfather, Lin Fengshou, was an immensely influential figure.

If Lin Fengshou wanted to deal with him now, Wang Chenning was certain he’d be crushed effortlessly.

"Then I’ll just have to work harder in other ways!" Wang Chenning said to Zhao Xiao’an with a wry smile. "Are you trying to hint at something by telling me this?"

Zhao Xiao’an rolled her eyes. "Now that you’re back in the country, shouldn’t you go see my grandfather and give him a treatment?"

"Of course, I have to!" Wang Chenning replied immediately. "How about tomorrow? What do you think? You can come with me to see your grandfather."

Zhao Xiao’an was a little displeased. "Why not today?"

"I have plans for today!" Wang Chenning said with a bitter laugh. "Think about it. Bai Qianxun and Zhang Guoping are both in the hospital, and Lin Annian got beaten up. Don’t you think I should do something more?"

"Fine!" Zhao Xiao’an understood what he meant without him having to spell it out. She immediately asked, full of curiosity, "How did you teach them a lesson?"

"I didn’t do anything!" Wang Chenning spread his hands. "But I’m also prepared for their retaliation."

Zhao Xiao’an asked again in a low voice, "If they do retaliate, how do you plan to strike back?"

"Then I’ll give them consequences they can’t bear," Wang Chenning said, looking at Zhao Xiao’an with a grin. "Wouldn’t it be terrifying if, one day, Bai Qianxun and Zhang Guoping found themselves impotent when faced with a beautiful woman?"

"Pah, disgusting!" Zhao Xiao’an’s face flushed as she scoffed. "You dare say anything!"

Wang Chenning said cheerfully, "I heard Zhang Guoping has a thing for you, and your mom and dad quite like him. Are your two families planning a marriage alliance? If I used that method to get back at him and you married him, wouldn’t you be living like a widow with a living husband?"

"AH... AH... AH! You annoying jerk, you’re still talking!" Zhao Xiao’an finally couldn’t take it anymore and unleashed her Nine Yin White Bone Claw on Wang Chenning. "I won’t be so nice if you say another word, you detestable creep."

Wang Chenning quickly begged for mercy, and only then did Zhao Xiao’an let him go.

As they reached the entrance to the cafeteria, Zhao Xiao’an asked again in a low voice, "Do you still want me to marry someone else?"

"Not allowed!" Wang Chenning said domineeringly. "I’ve already put my mark on you. You can only be my woman in this life."

"Hmph, as long as you know!" Zhao Xiao’an huffed coquettishly. "Then you’d better pursue me properly, or I won’t marry you!"

After walking into the cafeteria, Zhao Xiao’an stopped acting cute and reverted to her "ice queen" persona.

The sight of the two of them eating together still shocked the students of the University of Traditional Chinese Medicine.

Many lovestruck female students once again posted on their social media that they had suddenly had their hearts broken, saying their dream guy had been stolen away...

Despite being surrounded by countless onlookers, many of whom were taking pictures of them with their phones, Zhao Xiao’an wasn’t angry. On the contrary, she looked completely content.

However, in front of so many people, she ultimately didn’t dare to act too intimate.

Only when they were walking to the parking lot after lunch did she reach out to hold his hand.

"I’m free this afternoon. Let’s go do something fun!" Wang Chenning suggested. "Should we go to Yuanming Garden or the Summer Palace? Have the peach blossoms bloomed yet?"

"Not yet, they’ll probably bloom around mid-to-late April!" Zhao Xiao’an looked at Wang Chenning with a smile. "By this time of year, spring should have arrived in Jiangnan. Are you interested in a trip to Jiangnan? I want to see West Lake, journey to Guangling amidst the flowers and mist of the third month, and see Hanshan Temple in Gusu!"

Wang Chenning was immediately interested. "Let me take care of these recent matters, then I’ll try to free up some time. It would be great to get away for ten days or even half a month. I’ll talk to Lu Yuanshan and explain the situation."

Zhao Xiao’an had just been speaking casually and didn’t expect Wang Chenning to be interested too. She was instantly delighted.

"Then hurry up and figure something out!"

Wang Chenning immediately took out his phone and called Lu Yuanshan.

"Principal Lu, I need half a month’s leave before the end of the month. I’m going to Jiangnan for an inspection trip. If we’re going to establish our laboratory, we have to choose good locations for our medicinal herb supply bases. We definitely need one in Jiangnan, and we’ll need them in the Northwest, Northeast, and Southwest too. I’ll have my grandfather handle the one near Chang’an.

Of course, I have to choose these supply bases myself; I don’t trust anyone else to do it. As for my classes, I’ll record videos and have Wu Jingyi and the others lead the sessions. Or, I could teach online. In any case, it definitely won’t be like my trip abroad where I had someone else substitute for me.

At least half a month, but one or two months would be best. Okay, okay, half a month for now. I’ll go to the Northwest and Southwest during summer break, and Tibet too!"

After hanging up, Wang Chenning looked at Zhao Xiao’an with a grin. "All set!"

But he immediately reminded her, "Let’s not be so blatant about this, or we’ll get attacked again. We should arrange our travel plans separately and then meet up in the car or on the plane."

"I know!" Zhao Xiao’an was no fool. She understood better than Wang Chenning the need to arrange this trip discreetly. The recent storm hadn’t completely passed, so she naturally knew to keep a low profile. After agreeing, she asked him, "Are you upset that I came to find you today?"

"What’s done is done," Wang Chenning sighed.

"Since you’ve always been so high-profile, it would be weird not to be, right?" Zhao Xiao’an looked at Wang Chenning with a giggle. "Go ahead and blame me, I’m already here anyway. I’ll make it up to you by showing you a fun time today!"

"Let’s go to Yuanming Garden," Wang Chenning said, wanting to change the subject.

"Okay!" Zhao Xiao’an agreed readily.

Driving Zhao Xiao’an’s car, the two of them soon arrived at Yuanming Garden.

Just as they entered the garden, Wang Chenning received a text from Luo Yuqing.

"I’ll be waiting for you tonight. You have to come and dote on me!"

"It’ll have to be after ten!" After replying, Wang Chenning casually deleted the message.

A moment later, he received another message, this time from Yang Xiaofei: "If you’re free, come to the office. We can leave together later!"

"We’ll talk later, I’m busy with something important right now!" After replying, he once again deleted the message and set his phone to silent.

"When are you planning to donate the acupuncture bronze man?" Once they were inside Yuanming Garden, Zhao Xiao’an linked her arm through Wang Chenning’s without any inhibitions. "When you do, I’ll come interview you and set up a livestream so more people can see you donating a national treasure to the country."

"Let’s wait a few days for this online buzz to die down. We just need to get it done before we leave on our trip."

"Okay!" Zhao Xiao’an agreed readily. She then asked Wang Chenning when Pu Zhiyun and Tian Zhiheng would officially become his disciples, adding that she wanted to be there to cover it. "This is the perfect opportunity to boost our national prestige and enhance your reputation."

Wang Chenning told Zhao Xiao’an the time.

Zhao Xiao’an leaned close to Wang Chenning’s ear and said mysteriously, "How about we try to invite my grandfather to attend? If he’s willing to show his support, anyone who wants to mess with you will have to think twice!"