Urban Cultivation: Starting with Winning Back My Wife and Daughter

The middle-aged man sized up Wang Xingyu while extending his hand: "Hello, Mr. Wang, I am Xu Dakang."

Wang Xingyu shook hands with him and said, "Director Xu, Nianyun often mentions you to me, saying that you are her old classmate. She plans to open a coffee shop in Xingyun in the future, and she will need your support."

Xu Dakang said, "As long as Nianyun needs help, I will naturally do my duty without hesitation. Please have a seat."

The three of them took their seats.

Wang Xingyu and Xu Dakang sat facing each other, while Su Nianyun sat down next to Wang Xingyu like a little bird nestled against him.

"Mr. Wang, you appear quite young yet possess an extraordinary air about you. May I ask what you do for a living?"

Xu Dakang immediately began to probe Wang Xingyu's background.

"I am a doctor, and I work at Haijiang Antai Hospital."

How old are you this year?

"Twenty-eight years old."

Twenty-eight?

This is a classic case of an older man dating a younger woman!

Xu Dakang looked at Su Nianyun with a strange expression.

Su Nianyun felt a little nervous under his gaze and said, "Love is not limited by age."

Wang Xingyu grabbed Su Nianyun's hand and said, "It was love at first sight for Nianyun. At the end of last year, I went to her coffee shop. I fell in love with her the first time we met. I pursued her for a full six months before she agreed to be my girlfriend."

Xu Dakang responded with an "oh," his expression somewhat somber.

He and Su Nianyun were old classmates and he knew her very well.

If Wang Xingyu weren't her boyfriend, Su Nianyun wouldn't be so close to him.

Furthermore, the loving and doting look in Su Nianyun's eyes when she looked at Wang Xingyu was undeniable.

Xu Dakang originally thought that Su Nianyun was deliberately using a man as a shield, but now it seems that his judgment was wrong, and they really are a couple.

"Nianyun is an outstanding woman and also my classmate. I hope Mr. Wang will treat her well."

Upon hearing Xu Dakang's words, Su Nianyun looked up at him.

Xu Dakang's deep eyes held a hint of sadness, yet his gaze remained warm, causing Su Nianyun's heart to tremble and a sense of dread she had never felt before.

Wang Xingyu smiled and said, "Don't worry, I definitely will."

Soon, all the dishes were served, and the three of them began to eat.

Xu Dakang is a very talkative person. He chatted with Su Nianyun about business and with Wang Xingyu about medicine, completely embodying the phrase "effortless mastery".

Wang Xingyu had a very good impression of Xu Dakang.

This man was not the kind of official who was two-faced. When he communicated with me, he was calm and sincere, and did not put on any airs of a director-general.

It's no wonder that his aunt, who always looked down on men and treated them like dirt, developed feelings for him.

Unfortunately, my aunt clearly didn't understand her own feelings and was actually pushing such a good man away.

If Xu Dakang were to marry another woman in the future, his aunt would be devastated.

Wang Xingyu felt it was his duty as the nephew to try and bring the two together.

While Su Nianyun was in the restroom, Wang Xingyu asked directly, "Director Xu, do you particularly like my girlfriend?"

Ok?

Xu Dakang looked up at Wang Xingyu with a look of astonishment, not understanding what he meant.

Wang Xingyu laughed and said, "Don't look at me like that. She's my mother's younger sister, my aunt. I was forced by her to come and act as her shield."

"real?"

Xu Dakang was overjoyed, but then felt a pang of bitterness and said, "Since Nianyun asked you to be her shield, it means she doesn't like me."

Wang Xingyu shook his head and said, "Completely wrong. Think about it, given her personality, if she didn't have feelings for you, would she need to pull this stunt?"

"To be honest, our whole family is almost driven crazy by her so-called non-marriage stance. My maternal grandparents dream of marrying off their old maid."

"I have a very good impression of you. Although you hold a high position, you don't have that annoying bureaucratic air about you, so I really hope that you can become my future uncle-in-law."

Xu Dakang was overjoyed: "That's wonderful! Wang... no, Xingyu, you have to help me."

Wang Xingyu said, "That's for sure. Later, when my aunt comes back, I'll put on a show for you. You can directly tell my aunt your attitude, that as long as we don't get married, you won't give up pursuing her. During this period, she will be running a coffee shop in Xingyun. You should intensify your offensive, spend more time with her, and show her more care. I don't believe I can't win her over."

Xu Dakang chuckled and said, "Xingyu, if your aunt knew you were a traitor, she'd eat you alive!"

Wang Xingyu said, "This is something only heaven, earth, you, and I know. I definitely won't tell anyone, so as long as you don't tell anyone, I'll be fine."

Just then, Su Nianyun's footsteps could be heard outside.

Wang Xingyu slammed his hand on the table and said, "Director Xu, what do you mean by that? Nianyun is my girlfriend. Are you trying to use your position to pressure me?"

Upon hearing Wang Xingyu's words, Su Nianyun, who was outside the door, immediately stopped and pricked up her ears.

Xu Dakang knew Wang Xingyu was putting on an act, and said loudly, "I absolutely never intended to threaten you with my leadership position. I just want to compete with you fairly. I've liked Nianyun since college; she's my ideal woman. As long as you two aren't married, I have the right to pursue her."

Wang Xingyu angrily said, "Are you trying to become a third party?"

Xu Dakang said, "If you were married, no, even just engaged, I, Xu Dakang, would only silently wish you happiness. But now you are neither engaged nor married, so what law stipulates that I cannot pursue Nianyun?"

Wang Xingyu secretly gave him a thumbs up, but said aloud, "Director Xu, don't forget, you're the Director of the Xingyun City Industry and Commerce Bureau. Believe it or not, I'll bring some people to your workplace and cause a scene, making sure you can't even stay in office."

Xu Dakang chuckled and said, "If Nianyun is willing to marry me, what difference would it make if I gave up this official position?"

Wang Xingyu said, "Xu Dakang, are you out of your mind?"

Xu Dakang sighed and said, "Maybe. But in short, I still stand by what I said. As long as you two aren't engaged or married, I won't give up, and I'll compete with you fairly."

"You think you can take Nianyun away from me? Keep dreaming."

Wang Xingyu suddenly stood up, opened the door of the private room, and was about to walk out when he almost bumped into Su Nianyun.

"Little... Nianyun, when did you get here?"

Wang Xingyu deliberately feigned a surprised expression.

Xu Dakang also stood up, and said with a wry smile, "Nianyun, did you hear what we said?"

Su Nianyun's eyes reddened as she said, "Old Xu, I will not leave Xingyu. Just give up on that idea."

Xu Dakang walked up to Su Nianyun, his expression resolute, and said, "Nianyun, I like you, and that's not something I can control. I won't give up until the very last moment. You two enjoy your meal; I'm leaving."

After saying that, Xu Dakang strode away.