After Prison, She Shocks the World-Chapter 81: Uncle Lets You Choose a Villa

The Ren Family.

Ren Ye’s health had improved significantly after some care; now, he only needed to take his medicine regularly to avoid any serious issues.

Ren Zhi handed over the day’s work records to his Second Uncle for review. After his uncle finished reading, Ren Zhi said, "Fu Ying has already returned. Gu Yazheng will probably make a move against her. Should we do something?"

"Do you think Gu Yazheng would trouble Fu Bing for Fu Ning’s sake?"

Ren Zhi was stumped for a moment. "Gu Yazheng and Fu Ning are husband and wife, bound by shared interests. Fu Ning believes Fu Ying’s return to Jiangnan caused her series of problems. Combined with Gu Yazheng’s enduring feelings for Fu Ya, Fu Ning isn’t likely to let matters rest."

Ren Ye didn’t deny his conjecture. "There is indeed a possibility in what you say. However, your understanding of human nature is still too shallow. You’ve overlooked another possibility."

"Please enlighten me, Second Uncle."

Ren Ye smiled. "You’re too by-the-book, like a naive young man lacking social experience. Fu Ning once collaborated with Gu Yazheng’s parents to deceive him, pulling him away from Fu Ya’s side. He’s been unable to face Fu Ya ever since. Gu Yazheng might very well resent Fu Ning."

"That... I think Gu Yazheng has his own issues," Ren Zhi replied. "He could have explained things to Fu Ya. Given that Fu Ya could raise someone as good as Fu Ying, she must be a very understanding person. The one he should truly blame is himself, not others."

"If everyone were as broad-minded as you, the tragedies in this world could be halved," Ren Ye said, making corrections on the work records. "Consider carefully the advice I’ve given you."

"Thank you, Second Uncle," Ren Zhi said, taking the records and heading out.

"Oh, right," Ren Ye suddenly said.

Ren Zhi turned his head, awaiting his orders.

"Tomorrow morning, take the deeds to my villas and let Fu Bing choose one. If she plans on staying here long-term, it’s better for her to have a permanent place. Renting isn’t a long-term solution, and it also prevents any potential foul play."

"I’ll take them to her first thing in the morning."

"Go on, then. Don’t work too late."

"You should rest early too, Second Uncle."

Ren Ye stood up, gazing out over the vast Ren family estate.

Since he had never married, the Ren family assets had never been divided. Ren Zhi and Ren Yue had grown up under his watch. His choice of Ren Zhi as heir had caused resentment in Ren Yue. Ren Yue wouldn’t direct her dissatisfaction at him openly; instead, she would take it out on the person who had saved him—Fu Bing. frёewebnoѵēl.com

He needed to think of a solution.

「The next day, early morning.」

Ren Yue woke up late. When she came downstairs, only Ren Ye was at the dining table.

"Good morning, Second Uncle."

"Morning. How are you adapting to the recent projects?"

"No major issues. It’s just that the profit margins are too low, making them feel hardly worthwhile," Ren Yue said with a hint of resentment.

The projects Ren Ye assigned Ren Zhi were all simple and lucrative, while those he gave her were tough nuts to crack. His favoritism is blatant, yet he has the nerve to ask me how I’m doing!

"Since that’s the case," Ren Ye said, "I plan to hand over the project Ren Zhi has been managing recently to you. Are you willing to take it on?"

"Really? Which project?"

"The Yulanting Hotel project."

"I’ll take it! I’ll take it!" Ren Yue exclaimed, then added cautiously, "This isn’t going to change, right?"

"It won’t."

Ren Yue looked suspiciously at Ren Ye. "Why are you suddenly so nice to me? Is there a catch?"

Ren Ye, disliking her pettiness, said coldly, "You’re not nice to me, so why should I be nice to you? Of course, there’s a catch. Ren Zhi has been stretched thin, juggling several projects. Since you’re interested in one he’s handling, it’s no big deal to give it to you."

Ren Yue’s face turned pale, then flushed. "I knew you look down on me."

"If you weren’t a member of the Ren family, I wouldn’t even bother giving you a second glance! Do you think everyone should like you and pamper you? In my eyes, only my own likes and dislikes matter. You haven’t given me any reason to like you. It’s as simple as that."

Jiang Linshan, seeing her daughter being scolded by Ren Ye, couldn’t help but come out of the kitchen. "Brother-in-law, that’s too harsh. Xiaoyue is still a child. She hasn’t done anything wrong. Why must you say such hurtful things to her?"

Ren Ye stated flatly, "Ren Shu, you, and Ren Yue know exactly what schemes you’re hatching. If you want to maintain this superficial peace, then do as I say. If you want to drop all pretenses, I’ll play along."

"You..." Jiang Linshan dared not curse Ren Ye.

He was the Ren Family’s cash cow. If they offended him, their comfortable life would be over.

Jiang Linshan couldn’t help but bitterly think, Why didn’t Ren Ye die on the operating table?

She thought she had hidden her malevolent thoughts well, but her microexpressions had already betrayed her.

Ren Ye coldly watched their performance.

Jiang Linshan pushed Ren Yue. "Hurry up and apologize to your Second Uncle."

Ren Yue swallowed her resentment. "I’m sorry, Second Uncle. I was wrong."

Ren Ye said, "No wonder you’ve achieved so little. You’re not smart enough, you’re unwilling to seek advice humbly, and you rely on that little bit of cunning, thinking far too highly of yourself."

Ren Yue’s eyes reddened from the rebuke. "You just always look down on me."

"You’ve done nothing to earn my respect, so why should I look up to you? I’m giving you the Yulanting Hotel project as a final chance. If you still can’t handle it, you’ll get out of the company and never meddle in its affairs again."

"I will prove to you that I’m better than Ren Zhi! You’re blind!"

"I’ll be waiting! One month. I’m giving you just one month!"

"Fine!" Ren Yue snapped, then immediately regretted it.

But she could only hold her head high and walk out proudly.

If that fool Ren Zhi can do it, I can do it a hundred times better! Ren Ye’s fortune should be mine!

Ren Zhi was completely unaware of what was happening at home.

As soon as he woke up, he skipped breakfast and headed over to Fu Bing’s place.

The early risers, He Bo and Aunt Ning, were strolling in the yard. They saw Ren Zhi’s car and paused in surprise.

"Mr. Xiaoren, what brings you here so early?"

"Nothing major. My Second Uncle mentioned that if Miss Fu plans to stay here long-term, she should have her own house. He asked me to bring his property listings for Miss Fu to choose from. I was afraid I might forget, so I came over early."

He Bo had a good impression of Ren Zhi. "Xiaobing isn’t up yet. Why don’t you have some breakfast while you wait for her?"

"If it’s not too much trouble, I’d love to," Ren Zhi said with a smile.

"It’s just an extra pair of chopsticks. No trouble at all."

Ten minutes later, Fu Bing came downstairs, saw Ren Zhi, and smiled, "Missing Aunt Ning’s cooking?"

"Aunt Ning’s small steamed buns are the best I’ve ever had," Ren Zhi said cheerfully. He didn’t seem at all like the heir to a fortune worth billions.

"Is there something else?"

"My Second Uncle wants you to pick a villa."

"He’s being too generous."

"My Second Uncle doesn’t have children, so he must think of you as his own. Please don’t reject his offer," Ren Zhi said, clasping his hands together pleadingly.

"I won’t refuse." And indeed, she wouldn’t. More than that, she needed to cultivate an even deeper relationship with Ren Ye. He had affection for her mother, which meant he had a natural soft spot for her. And she, in turn, needed the protection of a powerful backer like Ren Ye. It was a mutually beneficial arrangement, really.

After eating, Ren Zhi happily hurried back to report to his uncle.

Just as Fu Bing was about to go upstairs to deal with matters concerning Ya Garden, Xiaomei announced, "Gu Yazheng is here."

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