Transmigration: The Cannon Fodder Suddenly Made a Comeback!-Chapter 736: When Will You Come to My House for Dinner?

Chapter 736: Chapter 736: When Will You Come to My House for Dinner?

Walking outside the tent, Zhao Lang waved his hand.

"It’s cold outside, you should come in quickly, no need to see me off."

Jiang Li stood under the porch, adjusting his scarf.

"I wasn’t planning on going out."

Zhao Lang smiled helplessly, sliding a hand into his pocket.

"So when are you planning to come to my house for dinner?"

Jiang Li, "Hmm?"

"You know," Zhao Lang rested his other hand on the car, visibly nervous, "Grandfather insists on inviting you to dinner."

"Why? Because of the Dragon Ridge Lake matter?"

Zhao Lang pondered, "Sort of."

Jiang Li thought for a moment, "It’s not impossible. I’ve long heard that the Gu Family’s dinner parties are comparable to state banquets, even the most famous restaurants in the Capital cannot match up, and all the chefs are from notable families. But your family dinners are usually for hosting important guests. Do I qualify?"

"Why wouldn’t you qualify?" Zhao Lang smiled slightly, "But if you become Mrs. Gu, you could have it every day."

"Such a huge sacrifice? I’d better think it over."

Zhao Lang wanted to say more but Jiang Yan interrupted him.

He immediately dragged Jiang Li beside him, chuckling, "Young Master Gu wants to invite my sister for dinner? Then invite me too. I’m quite eager to taste the Gu Family chef’s skills."

Then he looked towards Jiang Li, "Weren’t you supposed to discuss something with Shao Changqing? Work is about to start soon, you better find him quickly."

Before Jiang Li could speak, Jiang Yan forcefully dragged him away.

Even Zhao Lang noticed that Jiang Yan’s hostility towards him had increased significantly.

It was hard for Jiang Yan not to be hostile.

Ever since he learned about the deeds of the Rong Family elder, he had scorned these wealthy and powerful families.

Among those in the Capital, the closest to the Rong Family was the Gu Family.

People born in the same bed may not be all the same, who knows what the Gu Family’s secrets are?

Initially on the island, he rather liked Gu Yu.

Although Gu Yu was too pretty, had a strange background, and always liked talking close to his sister.

But he had good character and demeanor, and he was humble too.

However, since learning he was the grandson of today’s richest man, Gu Shengrong, his attitude had gradually changed.

Gu Yu was wealthy, and could likely turn the Jiang Family from a wild chicken to a phoenix with a snap of his fingers.

But precisely because of that wealth and power, the regulations bound on them were fewer and the absurd deeds they did were more than ordinary people.

Such a distinguished family could raise a scoundrel like Mr. Rong, it’s hard to ensure Gu Yu is not a wolf in sheep’s clothing.

Instead of taking that risk, better for Jiang Li to keep his distance.

After getting into the car, Yu Fei began to feel sorry for Zhao Lang.

His young master was a real catch, busy managing such a large group every day, barely having any free time.

And yet, he had spent three whole days waiting for Miss Jiang, only to be driven out before they hardly spoke a few words.

And got sarcastically treated by Miss Jiang’s brother.

"Young master, if you ask me, why put all your eggs in one basket, I think Second Miss Rong is quite good too. Beautiful, well-born, a high-achieving student returned from studying abroad, and most importantly, the Gu and Rong families have been allies for generations. In every way, she surpasses Miss Jiang..."

But before Yu Fei could finish speaking, a chilling sensation immediately spread across his neck.

He glanced over and caught the cold gaze of Zhao Lang from the back seat.

"Did Old Madam teach you to say this?"

"I..." Yu Fei choked.

Zhao Lang’s voice clearly adopted a tone of displeasure.

"You are my personal assistant. You need to understand your place. Even if the old master sweet-talks you to your face, you must not heed a single word of it. Understand?"

Yu Fei quickly nodded vigorously, "Understood, sir. I was wrong. It won’t happen again."

Zhao Lang slightly closed his eyes, "Dock a month’s salary for yourself. If I hear another bad word about Miss Jiang from your mouth, don’t bother coming to work. I’ll have He Pingzhang replace you."

This time, Yu Fei was genuinely afraid. In just a few seconds, his palms were already sweating.

He deserved to die.

How could he start doubting his immediate superior just because he had been lectured by Old Madam Gu?

Before Assistant He had left, he had clearly warned him that in this household, anyone could be offended except Young Master Gu.

Though Young Master Gu seemed most amiable and approachable, he was more terrifying than any member of the Gu Family.

Thinking of this, Yu Fei quickly changed the subject, "Sir, are we still going to Chen’an? President Sun just called again, asking you to look at the spokesperson he selected."

Zhao Lang frowned slightly, "Is it that Su Yinwan?"

Yu Fei nodded, "President Sun was highly recommending her. Didn’t she also attend our meeting last time?"

Thinking of this, Yu Fei remembered some unpleasant memories.

That Su Yinwan was a star who couldn’t make it onto the big stage.

She had always been linked with the merchant, Shaojing, but recently she had suddenly clung to their Young Master.

During the last meeting, she had been all airs and graces, artificial and pretentious, even deliberately falling into their Young Master’s arms when the room was crowded.

Such lowly tactics wouldn’t even be depicted on TV, yet she played them out.

Disgusting!

Following that thought, Yu Fei said, "Sir, if you dislike her, I could speak to President Sun to have her replaced."

Zhao Lang, however, let out a light laugh, "No need. Let her come. Haven’t I asked you to keep an eye on her? Have you noticed anything?"

Yu Fei pondered and said:

"She seems to have gotten involved with a Taoist recently, and the rest of the time she just stays at home. That room is only accessed by her and Shang Shaojing, nothing special."

As Yu Fei spoke, he suddenly remembered something and abruptly looked up, "Right, sir, apart from our people, it seems another group has taken an interest in her!"

"Who?"

"The Rong Family."

Zhao Lang, who had his eyes previously closed, suddenly opened them.

"The Rong Family? Why would the Rong Family be interested in Su Yinwan? Is it from Second Miss Rong’s side?"

"No." Yu Fei’s expression turned grave, "It’s Mr. Rong’s."

"Rong Junsheng?" Zhao Lang tapped his fingers lightly on the armrest of the seat, "Why? Has he discovered something?"

Seemingly thinking of something, the corners of Zhao Lang’s lips gradually curved into a faint smile.

"Then let’s pull our people back. Since Mr. Rong has already made a move, let them be the scapegoat. Meanwhile, we can also inform Second Miss Rong’s side and just enjoy the show from our end."

"Mr. Rong..." Zhao Lang’s gaze shifted toward the grim gray sky outside, his thin lips barely moving, "is not a good person."