After I stopped trying, a rich woman trained me into a demon emperor.

Chapter 5: He's calling for reinforcements, but I've already taken control of a billion-do

The private restaurant on the rooftop offers an extremely luxurious lunch.

Outside the window, the skyscrapers of Jiangcheng rise like a forest.

Beneath my feet, the rolling traffic represents the heartbeat of this city.

Zhou Ran had only ever seen such scenes in movies before.

The atmosphere between him and Chen Ya at the dinner table was subtle.

They are no longer just private coaches and clients, or even just lovers.

They are allies.

Bound together by a common enemy and shared interests, physical intimacy serves only as a powerful catalyst for solidifying the alliance.

Chen Ya cut the top-grade Wagyu beef on her plate with elegant movements.

"Zhao Shijiang's Hongyuan Group started out with the help of our Chen family's funds and connections."

"Over the years, his ambitions have grown, and he has always wanted to completely erase the mark of my Chen family."

That piece of land in the south of the city was his last chance to turn his life around.

"Once he secures the project, the massive bank loan will be available, and his dying financial lifeline will be revived."

Zhou Ran poured her a glass of red wine and listened quietly.

Chen Ya was revealing her secrets to him.

This served both to demonstrate her terrifying strength and to give him a clearer understanding of their common enemy.

The Chen Group is one of the business giants in Jiangcheng, with no fewer than a hundred industrial chains across the country.

"Our Chen Group has several subsidiaries, among which 'Yazhu Real Estate' is one of the main participants in this bidding process."

A cold smile curled at the corner of Chen Ya's lips.

"Zhao Shijiang is trying to get something for nothing this time."

"He brought Zhao Tao back for two reasons: either to use me to steal the bottom price of Yazhu."

Either I'll consider the so-called "mother-son bond" and back out on my own accord.

"He underestimates you."

Zhou Ran said.

"No, he overestimates himself."

Chen Ya put down her knife and fork and swirled the deep red wine in her glass.

"He thinks I'm still the same woman he could manipulate twenty years ago."

Chen Ya changed into a smart Chanel business suit, exuding a queen-like aura.

She stood in the entryway and looked back at Zhou Ran.

"What are your plans for today? Do you want me to have the driver take you?"

"No need, I'll go back to my rented apartment to pack my things and move in tonight."

Zhou Ran said frankly.

He also wants to move into the mansion as soon as possible.

Don't be fooled by the small size of his rented room; the living conditions were just as bad.

Right now, I need to find a place where I won't be disturbed to interrogate that old monster in my head.

The rules of this world have been rewritten, and he must master the new rules as soon as possible.

more importantly.

The black jade ring was broken.

Chen Ya was too distracted to notice last night, but she will find out sooner or later.

He must find a perfect replacement before she notices.

"Oh, right."

Chen Ya seemed to remember something.

"Zhao Tao asked me out for dinner tomorrow night, are you coming?"

Her eyes were full of amusement, as if she were watching a good show.

Zhou Ran shrugged and smiled.

"Of course I'll go."

"As the 'dad,' I have to prepare a big gift for my eldest son when we meet."

Chen Ya was amused by him and giggled. She took out a pure black card from her handbag and handed it to Zhou Ran.

The card has no superfluous decorations, only a simple centurion's head.

"Take this card first. Buy whatever you want and get yourself a decent outfit."

"The finance and legal departments of Extraordinary Gym have already taken over. In three days at most, that gym will be owned by the Zhou family."

Chen Ya extended her fingertips, painted with bright red nail polish, and gently tapped Zhou Ran's firm chest.

"My man can't be a gigolo serving others."

"I'll leave that shop to you to practice in; consider it your first step into the business world."

Zhou Ran accepted the black card that represented money and power, and felt a surge of excitement in his heart.

Oh shit.

Living off a woman is really savory!

I was so young and didn't know how good rich women were...

After leaving the Heavenly Palace, he took out his phone and dialed his landlord's number.

"Hello, Sister Zhang, this is Zhou Ran. I'm moving out tonight, so you don't need to return the deposit."

Without waiting for the other person to speak, he hung up and hailed a taxi.

"Master, to the antique market."

......

at the same time.

A black Mercedes-Benz G63 was speeding recklessly through the streets of Jiangcheng.

The atmosphere inside the car was oppressive.

Zhao Tao slammed his fist on the steering wheel, and the horn emitted a piercing long blast.

His face was covered in bruises, and there was gauze on the bridge of his nose; he looked extremely disheveled.

"Damn it! That bastard Zhou Ran, he's really ruthless!"

In the passenger seat, Su Xiaoxiao's cheeks were also swollen. She was applying an ice pack to her face while crying and complaining.

"Brother Tao, it's all your fault! Why did you have to provoke him?"

Look at my face, it's almost disfigured!

"Shut up!"

Zhao Tao shouted impatiently.

"How dare you say that? If it weren't for you, would I have been beaten by him?"

Su Xiaoxiao trembled at his shout and dared not speak again, only pouting aggrievedly.

When Zhao Tao saw her pitiful appearance in the rearview mirror, his heart softened again.

He softened his tone and offered words of comfort.

"Alright, stop crying. It's just that you got slapped twice."

"I'll take you to buy an LV later, as an apology."

The word "LV" seems to have a magical power.

Su Xiaoxiao's eyes lit up instantly, and the grievance on her face vanished.

"Really, Brother Tao?"

"Of course it's true."

Zhao Tao sneered, a sinister glint flashing in his eyes.

"However, before that, we need to take care of something important."

"What's wrong?"

"Go to Zhou Ran's doghouse and bring back all your junk."

I don't want you to have anything to do with that poor bastard for even a minute longer!

"Brother Tao, let's go now."

He's usually so timid and submissive, like a dog, but yesterday he acted like he'd gone completely mad.

Su Xiaoxiao curled her lip, her tone full of disdain and certainty.

He must have acted on impulse yesterday.

I think he'll definitely kneel down and beg me not to leave today.

She knows Zhou Ran too well.

That man loved her to the core, and for the past three years he had been completely devoted to her, granting her every wish.

Yesterday's action was merely a stress response to being overstimulated.

Once he calms down, he will of course choose to forgive himself.

With just a little trickery, she could keep Zhou Ran as her devoted backup. Zhao Tao was indeed wealthy, but his looks and figure were nowhere near Zhou Ran's.

Zhou Ran is not only pleasing to the eye when taken out, but he is also incredibly skilled in that area.

Her girlfriends all envied her for eating well.

However, Su Xiaoxiao was already planning how to humiliate Zhou Ran when she saw him later.

She wanted to tell him in front of him that Brother Tao would take her to buy an LV bag that afternoon, one of which would be worth several months of his salary.

She also wanted to tell him that she had moved into Zhao Tao's large apartment.

He was sleeping on a mattress worth tens of thousands of yuan, not his old, creaky metal bed that groaned every time he turned over.

She wanted to trample all his dignity under her feet and crush it mercilessly!

Finally, give him a sweet treat, let him see some hope, and he'll obediently admit his mistake and continue to work tirelessly for you.

Thinking of this, a cruel smile curled at the corners of Su Xiaoxiao's lips.

"He'd better kneel down and beg you, that way I can make him suffer less!"

As Zhao Tao spoke, he took out his phone and dialed a number.

"Hey, Brother Biao? It's me, Zhao Tao."

Help me find a few guys to go to the rental building in Sunshine Community...

Yes, teach that kid named Zhou Ran a lesson, beat him to death!

Break both his legs!

After hanging up the phone, Zhao Tao revealed a sinister smile.