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

Wang Lang frowned, not understanding how these photos came about.

Every time he went, he paid to destroy any footage of the school and surrounding area that might leave a record. (Strategist: Hehe, that's just how I am.)

Because he was afraid that Chen Zhou would discover these things when he returned to the Wang family, he was very careful about every little detail and there was no reason for him to leave any images.

Tong Xiao looked at Wang Lang, who was flipping through the photos, and continued with disgust in her eyes, "Wang Yan should have already told you what A Zhou said, so the clearest thing you should do is not to show up here at all."

Wang Lang took a deep breath: "These photos are all photoshopped. I had no idea that Wang Zhou was my biological son until later."

He started to lie through his teeth, a basic skill for a businessman, which Wang Lang was very adept at.

If no one acknowledges it, then no one can prove it's true.

Seeing Wang Lang's appearance, Chen Mu and Tong Xiao lost interest in continuing their conversation with him.

Chen Mu said directly, "Mr. Wang, you are not welcome here. You can leave now."

Tong Xiao then said, "If you dare to go find A-Zhou behind our backs, I guarantee you won't leave Shanghai alive."

Ah Zhou already has psychological trauma, and if he were to see Wang Lang, he might suffer an even greater shock.

Therefore, Tong Xiao absolutely forbids Wang Lang from seeing Chen Zhou!

Wang Lang maintained his smile: "In that case, I'll come again next time."

The Chen family is a powerful local force in Shanghai, wielding considerable influence.

If I insist on seeing Chen Zhou without proper protection, I might not be able to leave Shanghai.

Wang Lang understood this very well.

However, the requirements for the grand offering must also be met.

Therefore, Wang Lang decided to return to the capital and bring the other worshippers with him.

Hopefully, we'll still see Chen Mu and his wife acting as unruly as they do now.

……

Outside Qin Yi's ward, Cao Qingqing looked around again and again before finally stepping inside.

"I never imagined that Qin Yi, the genius I met online, would actually be a patient holed up in a hospital ward in real life."

The clear, melodious voice startled Qin Yi, who was lost in thought and heartbroken. Qin Yi looked at Cao Qingqing and asked, "Who are you?"

Cao Qingqing walked confidently to Qin Yi's bedside and sat down, introducing herself: "My name is Cao Qingqing, the daughter of the chairman of Shan Hai Games, and also your future boss."

"Of course, you should be more familiar with the name 'A Dream of Jianghu'."

"A Dream of Jianghu" is Cao Qingqing's in-game ID.

Qin Yi's eyes lit up: "So it was you!"

After marrying Liu Ruyan, Qin Yi did not work.

Therefore, he usually immerses himself in games when he's not a stay-at-home dad.

And Yi Meng Jianghu was his gaming partner.

Qin Yi's understanding of A Dream of Jianghu was that he was someone who was interested in game design, so the two of them often talked about topics related to game design.

A few days ago, he was in a bad mood because no one came to see him except for the nanny. He played around in the hospital for a while to relieve his emotions.

Qin Yi looked at Cao Qingqing: "You investigated me."

His tone was extremely certain, because no one except the Liu family and Yimeng Jianghu knew that he was hospitalized.

All that Yimeng Jianghu knew was the time of his hospitalization and the cause of his illness.

Besides, she shouldn't even know which hospital she's staying in.

Cao Qingqing nodded and admitted directly, "Xia Ke Feng Yun You is, after all, my family's business. It's very easy for me to find out where users log in. So I've been paying attention to where you log in each time. Last time I took a look and found that you weren't in the villa area but in the hospital, so I subtly asked you when you were admitted to the hospital."

"With the power of my Cao family, knowing the admission date, location, and cause of illness, it would be quite easy to find someone."

Qin Yi frowned as he looked at Cao Qingqing, who made no attempt to hide her true feelings. "Why did you come to me?"

"We've been gaming partners for over two years, so we're pretty good friends. It's only natural for me to come see you," Cao Qingqing said with a smile. "Of course, another reason is that I want to start my own business and need the right talent. You're a great choice."

"So, great master, would you like to join me? You'll become a veteran in the future."

Qin Yi fell silent.

In his mind, flashes of his mother-in-law's mockery, Liu Ruyan's indifference towards him, and the haughty figure who defeated him without even bothering to pay attention to him flashes through his mind.

He needs capital!

He needs substantial capital!

Only with enough capital could he impress his mother-in-law, compete with Chen Zhou's family background, and make Liu Ruyan regret her decision!

Therefore, Cao Qingqing's background is indeed very useful to him.

Cao Qingqing didn't urge Qin Yi; she believed he would agree.

With the backing of Shan Hai Games, one of the top game companies in the country, Qin Yi can't avoid it as long as he stays in the Shanghai game industry.

With such a strong background, Qin Yi had no reason to refuse.

Just as Cao Qingqing had predicted, Qin Yi said, "I'm willing."

Then, Qin Yi changed the subject: "However, I want to join as a partner; I want shares."

Cao Qingqing leaned forward slightly and looked at Qin Yi seriously: "Give me a reason."

With the backing of Shan Hai Games, Cao Qingqing will not lack financial support.

Therefore, she only needs subordinates, not collaborators.

Therefore, she wanted to see how Qin Yi dared to propose becoming a collaborator.

Qin Yi straightened his back and said, "I am Qin."

Cao Qingqing's eyes widened slightly: "Do you know what you're saying?"

Cao Qingqing naturally knew that he was the world's number one hacker.

She had also fantasized about meeting Qin in person and forming a partnership with him.

Qin Yi nodded: "I know. I can tell you with certainty that I am the world's number one hacker—Qin."

Cao Qingqing pondered for a moment: "Qin certainly qualifies as a collaborator."

"But I'll provide the principal, so I can't give you too many shares."

Qin Yi shook his head: "My bottom line is that I must hold the same number of shares as you, otherwise I will find someone else to cooperate with."

Cao Qingqing remained silent for a long time before finally shaking her head: "Even if you are Qin, without any initial investment, what makes you think you can get the same shares as me?"

Qin Yi: "Because I can turn a game into a national phenomenon!"

Qin Yi was very confident because this was what he did best!

Cao Qingqing was naturally not fooled by Qin Yi's empty promises, and continued, "Large-scale games cannot grow by one person alone. Technology stocks cannot stand alone without capital stocks."

"I can find someone else even without you."

Qin Yi: "Then I can start my own business. I have the ability!"

Cao Qingqing smiled slightly: "That's true, but now I know you're Qin."