Chapter 363: Who Do You Want to Choose?

Chapter 363: Chapter 363: Who Do You Want to Choose?

"Wang Chenning, what am I going to do?" After once again savoring that blissful feeling, Lin Anning melted into Wang Chenning’s arms and asked softly, "Do you think I’m a slut?"

"Why would you say that?" Wang Chenning gently caressed her.

"Before, I hated you to the bone. Especially after... what you did to me those few times, I wanted to kill you. But now, I can’t stop thinking about you all day!" Lin Anning glanced up at Wang Chenning before closing her eyes again, her voice growing distant. "Yesterday, when my dad and brother were talking about how to deal with you, I couldn’t help but say a few words in your defense. I even tried to persuade them that there’s more to gain from cooperating with you than making you an enemy. In the end, they just yelled at me!"

"That really happened?" Wang Chenning was surprised. "They yelled at you? What did you say back?"

"I just said that in the short time you’ve been in Yandu, you’ve already shaken up the upper circles and taken so much from others. During your trip to East Asia, which was just over a week, you nearly became public enemy number one in both South Korea and Japan. You not only bested their top traditional doctors but also successfully brought the Song Dynasty bronze acupuncture figure back to the country. At the same time, you forged a connection with the eldest daughter of the Shanxing Group. What’s more, neither Zhang Guoping nor Bai Qianxun can touch you. A person like you would be a terrifying enemy. The Lin family shouldn’t treat you as an opponent. We should be like the Li family and turn you from an enemy into a friend!"

Wang Chenning was even more surprised to hear this. "And what was their reaction to that?"

"After my dad and my brother heard that, they stopped yelling at me and just looked thoughtful. Afterward, they didn’t discuss how to deal with you anymore!" Lin Anning tightened her arms around Wang Chenning, her voice softening again. "You really are incredible. I’ve admired you for a while now!"

Wang Chenning laughed at that. "If you admire me so much, then why do you keep coming to make trouble for me?"

"After you treated me so horribly those few times, you think I’d just take it lying down?!" Lin Anning reached out and pinched him. "You’re infuriating! You took advantage of me time and again. I’ll never forget what you did to me as long as I live. Hmph, and that other day, you even..."

"You’re not still planning to get revenge, are you?" Wang Chenning asked in surprise, his hands growing bolder.

But Lin Anning didn’t resist his advances, even pressing herself closer to him. "Yes. Of course I’m going to get my revenge!"

Wang Chenning’s hand moved. "Then how are you planning to get your revenge?"

Lin Anning’s voice grew even more tender. "I’ll find my chance!"

Wang Chenning’s smile widened. "And if you can’t find one?"

"Then I’ll just take it out on your son or daughter!" As she said this, Lin Anning suddenly rolled over. "Worst case, I’ll just have to take it out on my *own* son or daughter!"

It took Wang Chenning a moment to process what she was implying, and he couldn’t help but be surprised.

However, he didn’t press the issue.

He teased her, "Actually, sometimes I really like your tomboyish side. Like right now!"

"Don’t you dare call me a tomboy again!" Lin Anning bit him hard, and then proceeded to show him just how much of a tomboy she could be.

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Wang Chenning didn’t stay the night with Lin Anning. After a few more ebbs and flows, he went back to his own place to sleep.

When he got back to his place, he didn’t disturb Wang Chongjiu.

He woke up very early the next morning, and Wang Chongjiu got up around the same time.

Wang Chenning accompanied Wang Chongjiu for a run of about two kilometers, and then they went to get breakfast together.

While they were eating breakfast, Zhao Xiao’an came over.

Starting today, Wang Chenning’s classes would be conducted via video, with Wu Jingyi, Zhang Manxin, and Lin Qingyan hosting the in-person sessions.

He was leaving with Zhao Xiao’an for a trip to Jiangnan tomorrow, so he wanted his students to get used to this teaching format.

After all, he couldn’t possibly be stuck in a classroom every day.

Once he had established his reputation, Wang Chenning planned to focus his energy on specialist consultations and mentoring graduate students.

The task of teaching large undergraduate classes would primarily be done through video, with in-person interaction handled by his disciples like Wu Jingyi.

If he continued teaching two classes every day, he wouldn’t be able to get many other things done.

This method would also weed out the infatuated women who were only there for his looks and not genuinely interested in traditional medicine.

Although Zhao Xiao’an was disappointed that she hadn’t slept with Wang Chenning last night, she didn’t dwell on it, thinking about the trip to Jiangnan with him tomorrow. They would have at least ten days together.

She was in high spirits when she came to see Wang Chenning and Wang Chongjiu.

Zhao Xiao’an drove over in her BMW X5. Wang Chenning didn’t insist on taking his own Ford Edge, instead getting into her car with Wang Chongjiu.

As expected of a popular host, Zhao Xiao’an was very eloquent, and her emotional intelligence was also quite high.

Before they even reached the Summer Palace, she was already chatting away animatedly with Wang Chongjiu.

Although Wang Chongjiu was more inclined toward Yang Xiaofei as a granddaughter-in-law, Zhao Xiao’an’s status was even more distinguished. If Wang Chenning could marry Zhao Xiao’an, the support he’d gain would be no less than what he’d get from marrying Yang Xiaofei. Besides, Zhao Xiao’an was also very pretty and had a sunny disposition, so he didn’t mind her company.

Upon arriving at the Summer Palace, Zhao Xiao’an took the initiative to act as their tour guide, pointing out the sights and explaining the history as they walked.

Zhao Xiao’an’s commentary was very professional, far better than that of the official Summer Palace guides.

Moreover, the way she kept calling him "Grandpa Wang" made Wang Chongjiu’s heart soar with delight.

His impression of Zhao Xiao’an grew better and better.

During their tour, while Zhao Xiao’an was in the restroom, Wang Chongjiu quietly asked Wang Chenning, "Do you prefer Zhao Xiao’an?"

Wang Chenning didn’t deny it. "Yang Xiaofei wears her arrogance on her sleeve. Zhao Xiao’an is more approachable, and it’s easier to get along with her."

Wang Chongjiu asked again, "So you’re planning to choose her?"

"Grandpa, I don’t want to make a choice for now," Wang Chenning said, not trying to deceive Wang Chongjiu. "For the next few years, I want to finish what I need to do, complete all my plans, and carve out a place for myself here in Yandu. I want to shift the Wang family’s center of gravity from Chang’an to Yandu. After all, this is the Imperial Capital, while Chang’an is merely the Royal Capital. Anyone who wants to achieve great things can’t leave Yandu. While I’m building my foundation, I also want to get to know them all better. Only after spending more time with them and understanding them more will I know who is the most suitable partner for me. Perhaps, without having to force anything, the final choice will come naturally!"

After hearing this, Wang Chongjiu sighed softly. "Since that’s what you think, then I won’t say anything more."

Finally, he added a solemn warning, "Don’t play with their feelings."