Supremely Talented Tyrant

"By the way, didn't Aunty say she wanted me to come over for dinner?"

The two chatted for a long while, and eventually Hao Jian looked at the villa with confusion and asked Yuan Shanshan.

Upon hearing this, Yuan Shanshan showed a shy, womanly demeanor. Seeing Hao Jian's eager gaze, she whispered in explanation, "Actually, my mom and my brother went on a trip. Inviting you over for dinner was just an excuse..."

Hearing this, Hao Jian was momentarily stunned, then chuckled wryly, "It's not like I wouldn't hang out with you, why bother with excuses!"

"Hmph!"

At Hao Jian's comment, Yuan Shanshan suddenly raised her fist, gently hitting his chest a few times, and said fiercely, "Tell me, how long has it been since you've gone shopping with me?!"

"Every time I want you to come with me, you disappear, leaving me to hang out with my girlfriends, or I end up having to take on tasks at the Group and go on business trips myself."

"Uh..."

Hao Jian hadn't realized Yuan Shanshan's intentions before, but now he understood. He looked at Yuan Shanshan with a hint of guilt, took her small hand, and said, "I'll go shopping with you tomorrow, okay?"

These days, he was either abroad on business or swamped with piles of work, making it hard to catch a break. Now that things were mostly resolved, he finally had the time to roam a bit.

Moreover, unexpected events could happen anytime, and if something happened while he was resting, he had to be mentally prepared to jump back into action. Therefore, he needed to make time to be with these lovely companions and friends.

"Hee hee!"

Hearing Hao Jian's promise, Yuan Shanshan smiled. As long as Hao Jian was with her, nothing else mattered, especially since shopping was her favorite. She was already starting to ponder what to wear tomorrow...

"No backing out!"

"Alright, alright, I won't."

Looking at Yuan Shanshan acting like a child, Hao Jian smiled and let out a gentle sigh. This carefree life with a beautiful companion was exactly what he wanted.

But outside, there were still many factors that threatened this lifestyle, and he needed to keep an eye on them and find ways to eliminate these threats.

Grabbing her hand lightly, Hao Jian's eyes showed determination—this was a must!

"And don't forget you still owe me dinner, right?"

Hao Jian looked at Yuan Shanshan with a half-smile, recalling her clumsy cooking, which was still amusing him.

Under Hao Jian's gaze, Yuan Shanshan blushed, stuck out her tongue at him, and wrapped her arms around his, saying, "Let's go to the market to buy groceries. I'll wash the veggies, you cook!"

Hearing this, Hao Jian gently tapped Yuan Shanshan on the forehead, shook his head with a laugh, and nodded under her smug gaze, saying, "Alright!"

"Then let's go!"

Half an hour later, Hao Jian finally saw the dolled-up Yuan Shanshan come downstairs. Seeing her dressed as if she was heading to a banquet, Hao Jian wondered if she was too overdressed?

They were only going to the market for groceries after all...

An hour later, Hao Jian returned with Yuan Shanshan, carrying three bags filled with groceries. Seeing how much food Yuan Shanshan bought, Hao Jian chuckled strangely, thinking they couldn't finish even a quarter of it.

Afterward, Yuan Shanshan happily had dinner with Hao Jian, and by then it was already 7 PM. After dinner, she picked up her phone to chat with her mom, asking about the trip, but suddenly her face turned red during the conversation.

Hao Jian, casually playing with a few bouncing balls, noticed Yuan Shanshan's mysterious blush, paused, and then understood with a wry smile. Her mom must have said something inappropriate for her ears.

"Beep beep beep..."

Just then, Hao Jian's phone rang. Subconsciously, he took out his phone, saw the number, and smiled. It's been so long since I got a call from Tie Shan?

In recent months, Hao Jian was either overseas or running around Hua City and other cities, and his phone had been locked during this time. Only those with the right access could reach him.

Tie Shan didn't have this access, not because Hao Jian looked down on him, but because he didn't want ordinary people dragged into these disputes, which wouldn't benefit anyone.

Not long ago, Hao Jian finally lifted these restrictions; otherwise, Tie Shan and the others wouldn't have been able to reach him.

"Hello."

As these thoughts passed through his mind, Hao Jian answered the call.

"Hao Jian, what's up? I haven't been able to reach your phone lately..."

As soon as the call connected, Tie Shan's surprised voice came through, making Hao Jian chuckle wryly. He then used the excuse of his phone being out of service to brush it off.

"So that's how it is, but don't be late on payments again. If there's an emergency and we can't reach you, it won't be a laughing matter."

Tie Shan had no doubts about Hao Jian's excuse.

"By the way, you haven't eaten yet, right? It's been a while since we had a meal together. Now that I've reached you today, how about joining me for dinner?"

Hearing this, Hao Jian initially wanted to refuse since he had just eaten with Shu Ya. However, considering that Tie Shan was a long-time friend, he couldn't easily turn him down. Smiling, he nodded after asking for the location and then hung up the phone.

"Heading out?"

Yuan Shanshan, who had already finished chatting with her mother, smiled at Hao Jian. She clearly heard his conversation about having a dinner.

Upon hearing this, Hao Jian touched his nose with a smile and said, "A friend's dinner, I have to go. I'll pick you up again tomorrow, okay?"

"Okay, don't be late!"

Since Hao Jian had already accompanied her shopping, Yuan Shanshan felt content. She wasn't an unreasonable woman; she wouldn't stop Hao Jian from going to his appointment, as that would make her seem petty.

"Haha, then I'm off!"

After hugging Yuan Shanshan, Hao Jian reluctantly left, driving a standard Audi A6 from Shanshan's home towards the address Tie Shan had given him.

Originally, he considered driving his own car but decided against it to prevent drawing too much attention. Driving an Enzo to a street vendor for food?

He feared a crowd would gather if he did that; using a normal car seemed more appropriate.

"Bro, it's really hard to get you out here!"

At the street vendor, Hao Jian met up with Tie Shan, who had been waiting for him. As soon as Hao Jian arrived, Tie Shan gave him a bear hug and joked.

Being teased by Tie Shan, Hao Jian shrugged. It's not that he didn't want to come earlier; he's just been busy. He didn't explain, and Tie Shan led him to a seat.

Tie Shan wasn't expecting Hao Jian to explain anything. These were trivial matters; the fact that Hao Jian came was good enough.

"Heh heh, you've ordered the food already, right?"

Sitting down, Hao Jian grinned. When dining with Tie Shan, Hao Jian didn't need to choose the dishes because Tie Shan knew what mattered most.

"Three jins of Laobaigan, enough?!"

"Haha, that's plenty!"

When dining at a street vendor, you can't go without liquor! The food isn't the main point; it's all about the liquor!

Tie Shan had arrived half an hour earlier to order the dishes. So, five minutes after Hao Jian arrived, the dishes started coming—stir-fried leek flowers with egg, sesame oil chicken, and even beggar's chicken. All kinds of delicious meats and dishes filled the large table, enough to seat five or six people.

Looking at the table filled with over ten dishes, Hao Jian couldn't help but smile wryly. He had just eaten with Yuan Shanshan and had already eaten a lot, but now there's even more here!

It seemed that getting a good night's sleep tonight was out of the question, with this feast that would definitely keep him up all night.

However, these concerns weren't important at the moment. As the dishes were served, Hao Jian and Tie Shan laughed and clinked glasses, gulping down Laobaigan liquor continuously. After three rounds, a jin of Laobaigan was gone.

The food on the table quickly disappeared under Hao Jian and Tie Shan's onslaught, leaving a large portion unfinished. Looking at the still hearty-feeding Tie Shan, Hao Jian smiled, but he could see the frown underneath, hinting at some underlying issue.

Tie Shan was originally a security guard at Shu Ya Group, one of the first people Hao Jian met in Hua City. Tie Shan had always been optimistic, especially while working together, but something seemed to be troubling him now.

Caught in the slight tipsiness, Hao Jian couldn't resist his curiosity and asked, noticing Tie Shan's troubled expression.

"I'm fine..."

When Hao Jian asked, Tie Shan waved it off, not planning to explain further. He invited Hao Jian out today because of his unsettled feelings and needed someone to drink with and vent.

Seeing that Tie Shan was unwilling to elaborate, Hao Jian let it go. If Tie Shan didn't want to talk about it, Hao Jian wouldn't force him. It's up to Tie Shan to decide whether to speak.

"Come on! Let's keep drinking! We haven't seen each other for so long; let's drink till we drop this time!"

"Alright! Drink till we drop!"

Hao Jian laughed loudly in response, continuing to clink glasses with Tie Shan.

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