Playing the male antagonist in a melodramatic novel is fine for a bit of fun.

Wang Lang couldn't help but ponder why he hadn't acknowledged Chen Zhou back then.

After taking control of the Wang family, Wang Lang actually considered acknowledging Chen Zhou.

But during that trip to Shanghai, he heard some news that changed his mind.

At that time, Chen Zhou was already two years old, and Wang Lang happened to learn about a kidnapping plan targeting the child of the head of the Chen family.

Wang Lang instinctively realized that this was an opportunity.

If he tells the Chen family this news, he will gain their friendship, which will also greatly help the Wang family's business in Shanghai.

But seeing Chen Zhou staring blankly at a tree in the orphanage, Wang Lang had another plan in mind.

That meant having Chen Zhou adopted by the Chen family.

Even now, Wang Lang doesn't know why he had such an uncertain idea.

After all, he couldn't be sure whether the Chen family would adopt the child after Chen Ming went missing.

Fortunately, the outcome was good.

Six months after Chen Ming went missing, Chen Mu decided to adopt a child of similar age to help the heartbroken Tong Xiao overcome her grief.

Upon arriving at the orphanage, he was immediately drawn to Chen Zhou, who was sitting under a tree dozing off (actually practicing meditation).

For some reason, seeing that child made me feel at peace.

Therefore, he decided to adopt Chen Zhou.

Chen Zhou did not resist. He figured he might as well make the best of it, since it was all the same no matter where he was.

Of course, after going there, Chen Zhou found that things were different. The living conditions were much better, and he was able to go to more places to absorb spiritual energy.

As Chen Zhou was brought back, his aura influenced Tong Xiao, helping her gradually emerge from her grief.

Wang Lang naturally learned of all this.

Although he wasn't very specific, he knew that Chen Zhou had helped Tong Xiao get over her grief, since Tong Xiao had reappeared in the entertainment circle and was in pretty good shape.

However, that's all in the past; now it's time to reap the rewards.

Then, Wang Lang looked at Wang Yan: "Xiao Yan, is there anything you want to say?"

Wang Yan's rainbow gradient hair color gives her a youthful and energetic look.

She looked at Wang Lang and said, word by word, "My mother and I are of the same mind; my brother needs to be brought back."

Wang Lang: "What's the reason?"

Wang Yan: "Big Brother, is the guaranteed minimum for mastering the basics enough to break through to the next level?"

Wang Lang's expression changed noticeably, and he tightened his grip on the table.

He looked at Wang Yan and asked, "Are you sure?"

The level of "Transformation of Strength" is such that even in Kyoto, one would not be considered weak.

The Wang family's strongest retainer, at nearly 120 years old, was only at the Gang Jin level.

And this person who has been worshipping is now nearing the end of his life.

Although the Wang family has other Grandmasters at the Transformation Realm, none of them are as strong as the strongest Grandmaster and cannot intimidate the other families.

If Chen Zhou is truly at the Transformation Realm, then given his age, he could potentially break through to the Gang Realm before the age of 30, and possibly reach the Grandmaster level by the age of 50.

A member of the Wang family breaking through to the Grandmaster level means that the Wang family can now compete for certain business opportunities!

This means that the Wang family can not only restore its former glory, but also go further!

Wang Yan nodded, opened her phone, and Zhang Ling's photo appeared.

She handed the phone to Wang Lang: "Zhang Ling, the current leader of the Ghost Doctor lineage, at the Transformation Realm, was knocked unconscious by my brother with a slap."

Wang Lang: Is the information guaranteed to be true?

Wang Yan nodded: "The blind date that the Grand Elder wanted to introduce me to was him, but he said he wanted to develop his career first and stood me up."

(Zhang Ling: Because I know you can't get involved in the Wang family's businesses, otherwise you would be even more attractive than Guo Le.)

When the Grand Master said he would introduce Wang Yan to potential partners, Wang Yan was actually unwilling, but Wang Lang forced him to go.

Fortunately, Zhang Ling didn't come either, which suited her just fine.

Wang Lang's expression revealed his understanding: "So it was him."

"If that's the case, then your elder brother's cultivation level is indeed at least at the Transformation Realm, but that doesn't conflict with his control of the Chen family, does it?"

Wang Yan shook her head and asked in return, "What kind of person do you think the Grand Elder is?"

Wang Lang thought for a moment: "A martial arts fanatic."

Wang Yan nodded and continued, "If even someone like the Grand Elder is shameless, what about that 24-year-old who's guaranteed to reach the Transformation Realm?"

"Having reached the peak of internal strength at such a young age, is it possible for someone like that to let worldly business hinder their martial arts practice?"

"So I guess that my eldest brother has no interest in the Chen family's businesses at all."

"And the Chen family will not neglect their eldest brother because of Chen Ming's return."

"After all, a young martial arts master at the Transformation Realm is a ticket to entry into certain business circles."

Upon hearing Wang Yan's words, Wang Lang fell into deep thought.

From this perspective, Chen Zhou is indeed very likely to be the kind of martial arts fanatic who doesn't care about worldly wealth and status.

If Chen Zhou remains with the Chen family, the Wang family will not actually receive any of the Chen family's assets.

However, if they were to return to the Wang family, the Wang family would be able to prosper.

Furthermore, as Chen Zhou's cultivation level improves, the Wang family will become increasingly prosperous, and at that time, the Chen family's assets will seem insignificant.

From this perspective, it would indeed be better for Chen Zhou to return to the Wang family.

After thinking for a while, Wang Lang made up his mind: "Then let your Chen... Wang Zhou return to the Wang family."

"Xiao Yan, at the family reunion banquet tomorrow night, go and get to know your eldest brother first."

Wang Yan smiled broadly: "Okay."

Wang Yan had anticipated the final outcome of the talks the moment he learned that Chen Zhou had defeated Zhang Ling.

She gambled that Chen Zhou was a martial arts fanatic who wouldn't care about worldly riches and gold by letting him return to the Wang family.

When the time comes, as long as I offer to help my brother deal with the businesses he doesn't want to handle, or search for precious medicines to improve his cultivation level, he will have a more than 90% chance of agreeing.

And I will indeed do my best to help Chen Zhou, because the better Chen Zhou does, the better I will do.

This is a win-win situation!

Lu Lin also had a smile on her face; it didn't really matter who was in charge.

All she wanted was a life of abundance.

However, emotionally, she still prefers her own biological children.

After all, if Chen Zhou doesn't return to the Wang family, Xiao Yan's ultimate fate will be to be used for a political marriage.

When Wang Bo takes over, his life will certainly remain comfortable, but it will likely decline somewhat compared to his current level.

Since Xiao Yan can't take power, why not bring Chen Zhou over?

That child has always been of excellent character. Even if she doesn't emotionally acknowledge herself as her mother, she will definitely take good care of her materially.

These are all things that Lu Lin has considered over the years.

Therefore, for her, the best outcome would be for Chen Zhou to return to the Wang family.

Seeing the three smiling faces, Wang Bo also smiled.

However, unseen by Wang Lang and Lu Lin, he was pinching his own thigh.

Forcing a smile is the most accurate description of Wang Bo.

He didn't want to see Chen Zhou return to the Wang family; everything in the Wang family belonged to him!