Chapter 50: I Have All the Time in the World

“How can there be such a huge difference when they’re both from the Huangpu family?”

“He actually came out naked? Doesn’t even have any money? Is he just trying to get attention?”

“Maybe the person above has figured out the truth. This is really pushing the boundaries.”

“There’s not a single good apple in the Huangpu family except for our eldest.”

“Hurry and look at the second trending topic—Huangpu Group has changed its name!”

“What trending topic?”

The second trending topic was the official announcement from Huangpu Group: they were formally changing their name and cutting ties with the Huangpu family.

“Oh my, ‘Lianran Group’—why does that sound so pleasant to me?”

“Why do I feel like it sounds a bit like a person’s name?”

“Dude, it doesn’t matter what it sounds like. What matters is that our eldest is finally free from suffering.”

“Boohoo, our eldest has had it so hard all these years.”

“I’ve got pictures of him from a few years ago. Anyone want them? DM me!”

“I do! I do! Is there a fan club for him? If not, let’s start one!”

“I’m with the sister above.”

“+1”

“+10086”

…

After Mo Yi sent out the announcement about the group’s name change, he earnestly began supervising the workers as they installed the new sign.

The four characters were enormous, spanning several floors, and they made sure to install it low enough so everyone passing by could clearly see what it said.

Photos and videos of the workers installing the sign were already circulating beneath the second trending topic. Some people even gathered there just to watch.

So in recent days, the area around Lianran Group had visibly more foot traffic, and the buzz kept growing.

It took five days to finish the installation, but now the sign was perfectly clear during the day and dazzling at night. Each letter was lined with lights, shining through the darkness, aglow around the clock.

“President.”

“How’s it going?” Huangpu Shenqing lowered his head, signing documents.

“Jun Ruohan had quite a few people lurking in the shadows. Our people managed to find and eliminate about half, and we’re still tracking down the rest. We lost over forty men. As for Huangpu Rong, he barely had anyone—just a few bodyguards and assistants. We handled them quietly. But it seems Master Huangpu noticed our moves. He… may take action.”

“That’s exactly what I’ve been waiting for. Spread the word: everyone must be on high alert. If anyone makes a move, leave no one alive. Send Mo Jiu and Mo Shi out.”

“Yes, sir.”

“How are Mo Jiu and Mo Shi doing with their tasks?”

“Mo Jiu discovered that five of the elders are Master Huangpu’s people. We’ve already removed them from the board and transferred their shares. One of them resisted, so Mo Shi dug up his dirt and had him reported for taking company bribes. He’s in custody now.”

“Good. What’s on the agenda for today…” Before Huangpu Shenqing could finish, his private phone rang.

“Ranran.” His expression instantly softened.

Mo Yi, who had been listening, looked up and saw the usually stoic man completely immersed in his own world, a gentle light in his eyes and a smile playing at his lips.

“Huangpu? My mother wants to invite you to dinner this afternoon to thank you for saving me. Do you have time?” On the line, Shangguan Renran asked. Her mother had said that one must thank their savior, so why not invite him over for a meal?

“An invitation from my future mother-in-law? Of course, I’ll make time.”

“What are you saying?” Shangguan Renran hurriedly covered the phone, her ears burning.

“I’ll come over this afternoon. Is it at your home?” Huangpu Shenqing didn’t tease her further.

“Yes, at home. My mother will be cooking.”

“All right, I’ll come early.”

Huangpu Shenqing only put down his phone after she hung up.

“I have plans this afternoon. Clear my schedule.”

Mo Yi…

Don’t think I didn’t hear you call her ‘mother-in-law’ just now. What plans could you possibly have? Isn’t it just dinner? Isn’t this moving a little too fast? Are you not going to give the rest of us a chance? Who would have thought—the cold-hearted president would be the first to find love. I thought he’d be a bachelor for life.

“Hm? Didn’t catch that,” Huangpu Shenqing said coldly.

“I heard. I’ll clear your schedule right away,” Mo Yi replied, marveling at how quickly his boss could change his demeanor.

“Go pick out some gifts for me—never mind, I’ll do it myself. None of you have any taste.” Huangpu Shenqing put on his jacket, grabbed his keys and phone, and strode out.

Mo Yi, apparently lacking taste, stared at the documents in his hands, lost in thought.

“Mo Yi, why did the boss leave? Did something happen?” Mo Jiu and Mo Shi were waiting at the office door.

“Heh,” Mo Yi snorted. “What could possibly happen to the president? He’s off to meet the parents. You two clearly have never dated.”

“The president asked you two to handle the afternoon’s matters,” Mo Yi told them. “So you do have things to do.”

“Us? What’s going on?” Mo Shi asked. Ever since they returned to the country, they’d been busier than they were abroad.

“The president wants you to follow up on…”

—

Around five in the afternoon, Huangpu Shenqing’s car pulled up to the Shangguan family villa—neither early nor late.

Shangguan Renran had been waiting at the door. When she saw his car, she signaled the security guard to let him in.

“Have you been waiting here long?” Huangpu Shenqing got out and walked toward her.

“No, I just came out. Let’s go—my mother’s waiting in the living room.”

After her father praised Huangpu Shenqing, her mother was eager to formally introduce him, and after he saved Shangguan Renran, they felt they absolutely had to invite him for a meal at home.

So her mother had been busy all afternoon, either shopping for ingredients with Auntie Zhang or tidying up the living room, determined to make a good impression.

Her father, feeling neglected for the sake of a younger man, grumbled that he wouldn’t have praised him if he’d known this would happen.

She couldn’t help but laugh at this.