Call me Master Jin from now on!

  Hua Zi pulled her mother out of the gate and burst into loud sobs, startling Zheng Mingzhu who didn't know what was happening. But this wasn't a place to talk, so she quickly pulled her daughter to their car and they squeezed into the back seat.

  "What happened? Don't cry first, tell Mom what happened? Huāzi! Don't cry first."

  "Mom... everything is over... I... what should I do... waaah..."

  Hua Zi cried so miserably that her makeup was ruined, with two black tear stains like ink flowing from the corners of her eyes to her cheeks, looking like a ghost. Adding to this were her cracked blood-red lips, making her look like a fierce demon on the loose.

  Zheng Mingzhu couldn't bear to look at her daughter's appearance either, and slightly averted her gaze.

  "What's going on? What's over, you'd better make it clear first!"

  Hua Zi repeated what Park Hye-won said to Jung Myung-joo again, and in the end, she cried so hard that she couldn't catch her breath and fainted into her mother's arms.

  Zheng Mingzhu held her sobbing daughter, her face shrouded in gloom, a glint of ruthless determination flashing in her eyes like lightning cutting through the dark night sky.

  Park's house...

  Zheng Mingzhu and her daughter returned home, dragging her crying daughter back to the room. The two of them whispered in the room for a long time. When Zheng Mingzhu left, Huazhi had already recovered, with a determined look still on her face.

  Zheng Mingzhu walked out of her daughter's room, standing outside the door with a dark and ominous cloud on her face, an aura of impending doom surrounding her. She pulled out her phone and dialed a number, "Help me send that thing over, remember, no traces left behind."

  Zheng Mingzhu hung up the phone, and the gloomy air on her face was swept away, she hooked up the corner of her mouth, and seductively swayed back into the room.

  In the morning, the bright sunshine penetrated through the clouds and poured all over the ground, wrapping a layer of golden armor on people walking on the road. Jin Ge walked into the Han family building through a piece of golden light.

  The special elevator went straight up to the 22nd floor, and when the door opened, Ye Zi had been waiting for a long time.

  "Good morning, young master... This is a package that the gatekeeper received this morning. It only says to hand it over to you personally, without any name attached. I've checked it and there's no problem."

  Jin Ge took the package handed over by Ye Zi, weighed it suspiciously, looked up and down, unfolded the seal, and pulled out the contents - a stack of photos.

  After flipping through a few pages, Jin Ge slightly furrowed his eyebrows. The main character in the photos was none other than his stepmother, Liu Yuanni.

  In the photos, Liu Yuanni is dressed in a stunning and sexy outfit, with perfect makeup and a sly smile, posing in various seductive poses with a man. There are also several photos of the two people leaning against each other with ambiguous expressions. The man, Jin Ge, is also familiar, having previously competed with Father for the position of chairman, although they can't be called sworn enemies, but definitely not close friends either, being rivals in terms of family interests. However, everyone has maintained a polite facade, exchanging pleasantries on the surface while secretly trying to gain an advantage, which are all minor matters that don't hurt anyone's feelings. The Jin family hasn't taken these things seriously, but it seems that the relationship between the two families isn't good enough for them to openly get along. As the current mistress of the Jin family, Liu Yuanni has no reason not to be aware of the conflicts between the two families, and yet she still meets with him in private, their relationship seeming unusual. Does Father know about their meeting? What is the intention of the person who sent these photos?

  "Slap!" Brother Jin slapped the photo on the table, letting it scatter all over the desk. He looked at Yezi with disdain and pointed his finger at her, saying "You tell me, what does this woman want to do?"

  "It's either survive in the struggle for power and profit or die in the struggle for power and profit."

  Ye Zi picked up a photo from the stack, showing Liu Yun'er and Park Soon-ae sitting together discussing something on a piece of paper with an unreadable text. She looked at it with a calm expression. However, the words coming out of her thin lips, which were full of philosophical meaning, made even Jin Ge's eyes widen in incredulity.

  "Ah! I couldn't tell, our A Ye is actually a poet, able to come up with such philosophical verses! Did you learn from your grandfather?"

  "It's often that I hear Mr. Han say some very philosophical words, I really like them, and after listening to them for a while, I remember them, young master, don't laugh at me."

  A dark face flashed a drunk red.

  "Who would laugh at you, is happy for you! If your grandfather knew he had another good student, I don't know how happy he would be."

  Jin Ge couldn't help but laugh, not in mockery, but out of genuine delight for this man who had been by his side since returning to the country, sometimes as a servant and sometimes as a friend. He just felt that Ye Zi's personality was too gloomy, always wanting to tease him into speaking up.

  "Pak's family has been buying up a significant number of Han's shares on the outskirts, totaling around 2% of the total. I've investigated where these shares went and found that Pak Soon-yeol didn't use his own account to operate them, but instead divided them into several small accounts for small-scale purchases. The funds came from his account, and after gathering these shares, they were split into two routes: one went into an anonymous account belonging to Pak Soon-yeol, while the other entered Kim's wife's account."

  Ye Zi recounted the results of his investigation in a calm and steady tone, without any fluctuations. To him, what he was saying now was just an ordinary matter that couldn't be more ordinary.

  "Two percent... This 'stepmother' of mine, doesn't she think that with her less than two percent stake in the company, she can interfere with the affairs of the Han family? Her appetite is getting bigger and bigger, and her greed knows no bounds! I knew earlier that she was manipulating the shares of the Kim family, thinking that as long as Father was willing to give them to her, I had no opinion and let it go. But now she's stretching out her hand to the Han family? What a joke, what a pipe dream! She thinks that by colluding with Park Soon-yeol, she can achieve her wishes? Does she not think about who Park Soon-yeol is? A sly merchant would get up early and work hard for a small profit? If you want to use Park Soon-yeol, you have to see if you have the ability. Otherwise, in the end, you'll be eaten clean by Park Soon-yeol, without even leaving any leftovers!"

  "Perhaps she has an ace up her sleeve that can make Park Soon-yeol willingly be used by her, but it's not necessarily the case."

  Ye Zi's words made Jin Ge's heart move, a thought flashed by, but it was too fast to grasp anything, and he just looked at him with a strange gaze.

  "Tell the people below that Park Soon-yeol's side is keeping an eye on them, intentionally making the stock price fluctuate a bit. As long as they sell, we'll take whatever amount, and after eating it up, spit some back out to maintain their current share level, just dangling them like this. As for Mrs. Kim...as long as she doesn't overdo it and doesn't cross my bottom line, don't bother with her for now."

  "Yes, young master."

  "Oh, right! Tonight I'm going back to have dinner with my grandparents, why don't you come along too?"

  Ye Zi was about to leave, but when he heard Jin Ge's instructions, he turned back with some confusion. "Aren't you supposed to return to the main house of the Jin family tonight? Didn't you already promise Xian Zhong young master that you would help him buy a roasted goose? How can you still go back to the Han family for dinner?"

  "You really think I can eat my fill there? Seeing that woman makes me stomach ache, and besides, you didn't see the calculating look in her eyes yesterday when I agreed to go back with Xian. Who knows what 'surprise' she'll have arranged for tonight? I'd better go back and see what kind of trickery is going on!"

  "Yes, I understand, I'll go and do it first."

  The leaves had no doubts, turned around and left.

  Jin Ge supported his chin with the palm of his hand, gazing at the scattered photos on the table. A sly smile spread across his cherry blossom pink lips as he thought to himself, "If these photos were placed in front of Father, what kind of reaction would he have? Would it lead to domestic violence?" He couldn't help but feel a little excited about it!

  Park Hui-won returned to the Kim family's main house, and from afar, she saw the majestic building standing among the lush greenery, exuding an even more solemn and grand atmosphere than the golden splendor of last night. Although Park's family was also a wealthy household, with decorations in their mansion comparable to those of a palace, they couldn't compare to the Kim family's ancient stone residence, which bore the weight of years and history.

  Park Hui-won's heart was racing with excitement, although she had always admired the young master of the Kim family, but she also knew that compared to other noble ladies, she was like a swan and a duck, without much hope. It wasn't that she didn't want to be like Lee Kkeo-hwa, who had undergone plastic surgery to enhance her looks, for Park Hui-won's appearance was not bad either, but rather, she felt that inner beauty was just as important as physical beauty, and she didn't need to go to great lengths to change herself. Moreover, as a returnee from the US, she still had an air of pride within her, refusing to be judged solely on her looks. So, among the many beautiful ladies who were all made up and polished, Park Hui-won was like a duck, unnoticeable. Adding to that, there was also the unspoken tension between the two families, which made her think she had no chance. But then, last night, Mrs. Kim herself came to talk to her, and the sound of her melodious voice still lingered in Park Hui-won's ears.

  "Miss Park, Hyun-joon needs a woman like you who is wise and intelligent on the inside and outside. I've been observing you for a long time, Miss Park, and you have a calm and composed demeanor that is characteristic of a noble family. I really like it. If... then I'll entrust my Hyun-joon to you. My younger son, Hyun-sung, is still young and a bit mischievous, so he'll also need your guidance in the future..."

  Park Hui-won's eyes flashed before the handsome and refined face of Kim Jae-joon, as if she saw herself wearing a snow-white wedding dress, holding onto Kim Jae-joon's arm, entering this magnificent palace, becoming the mistress of this grand building. A life like a flower-filled tapestry unfolded beneath her feet, and on her perfectly made-up face, a hint of peach blossoms appeared.

  Before getting off the car, Park Hye-won took a deep breath to cheer herself up and calm her nerves. She opened the door and walked towards Mrs. Kim who was standing at the entrance with a smile.

  Mrs. Jin Song Yun'er was very satisfied with Park Hye-won's outfit today, a simple and elegant light-colored suit dress that was casual yet dignified, her makeup was also a natural and transparent look that highlighted her pure side, giving off the impression of a girl next door.

  Mrs. Kim smiled and led Park Hye-won into the foyer, where they sat down on the living room sofa. The elderly maid, Lee Ajumma, came over to serve tea, and Mrs. Kim said to Miss Park, "Hye-won, when my son Jun comes back later, you should have a good chat with him. Don't be fooled by his aloof demeanor - he's actually very easy to talk to. If he accepts the cup of tea you offer him, it means he doesn't dislike you, and you'll have a chance..."

  Aunt Li heard it in her ears, her eyebrows moved slightly, and she quietly put down the teacup and walked out. After leaving the door, she quickly found the old butler Zhou Bo and pulled him to a quiet place to tell him what she had just heard. Zhou Bo also raised an eyebrow and frowned slightly.

  "I think Madam has brought this young lady here with ill intentions, when Young Master returns, you should remind him first, lest he unknowingly falls into that woman's trap."

  It seems that these old servants of the Jin family don't get along with the current Mrs. Jin.

  "Uh-huh, I know, you go ahead and take care of things first."

  Zhou Bo's face returned to its usual calm state as he escorted Li Shu out and also walked out of the main hall, waiting at the entrance for Young Master's return.

  Jin Ge returned home, and found it strange that Zhou Bo was waiting for him at the door. Usually, Zhou Bo would wait for him in the foyer, so why was he standing outside today? The answer to Jin Ge's question came quickly.

  "Master, you're back! The guest you invited has arrived and Miss Piao has been waiting for a long time."

  Jin Ge was puzzled by Zhou Bo's words, who did I invite? When did I invite someone to the main house of the Jin family? Miss Pu? Who is that? But in an instant, he understood that this guest must have been invited by "Mrs. Jin", and it was a young lady, huh! It seemed like she wanted to play matchmaker, interesting, let's see how she would play her cards.

  Jin Ge raised an eyebrow and revealed a smile with profound meaning.

  "I understand, thank you, Uncle Zhou."

  Zhou Bo saw that the young master had understood and subtly hooked up the corner of his mouth, taking over the food box from Jin Ge's hand and following him into the gate.

  Kim's brother and Park Hui-won, who were sitting in the living room, stood up as Kim entered. Upon seeing Kim's handsome face, Miss Park's face flushed with a red cloud, and she slightly lowered her head with some shyness.

  "Hyun-joon, you're back. This is Ms. Park, the daughter of Congressman Park. Hyun, this is our Hyun-joon. You two chat for a bit, I'll go check on dinner. Hyun-joon, keep her company."

  Mrs. Jin finished speaking and turned around to leave, but instead of going to check on the dinner preparations as she said, she retreated behind the screen and watched the two people in the living room.

  Is this the young lady from Representative Park's household? A photo flashed in Kim's mind, and his heart skipped a beat. Could she be the trump card that Ah Ye said would make Park Soon-woo willing to be used? It seems like it's not enough.

  "Miss Park, hello, don't be polite, please sit down."

  Jin-ge sat down on the sofa next to them with a calm and collected expression, while Park Hye-won was being polite but slightly awkward. He picked up the newspaper and started flipping through it casually, without looking at Park Hye-won again.

  Some flustered Miss Piao didn't know whether to sit or not, and was hesitating when Auntie Li brought tea over. She quickly got up to take the teacup. Auntie Li was startled by her movement, thinking of not letting her take it but also not wanting to openly refuse. Thinking that even if Master knew, she wouldn't be afraid of her causing any trouble, so she didn't say a word and just looked at Park Hui-won before turning around and leaving.

  "Xian Jun... young master... please... have some tea."

  Park Hui-won puffed out her chest, held the teacup and took two steps towards Jin Ge, stuttering to finish what she had to say, then pushed the teacup in front of Jin Ge, her face flushed with shame as she lowered her head, not daring to look at him.

  "Let it go."

  Jin Ge responded faintly and didn't even lift his eyes to look at her.

  Does this count as accepting or not? Park Hye-won put the teacup on a small table next to Jin Ge's hand and sat back down in her original seat, starting to drum up in her heart, somewhat unsure of Jin Ge's attitude.

  "Mr. Xianjun... from now on... please give me more guidance! If there's anything I've done wrong... just point it out to me, and I'll listen carefully and make corrections with humility..."

  "I'm not worthy! Ms. Pak... where do I even start with your teachings? It seems like we don't have much to teach each other, do we?"

  "Xian Jun young master, don't be polite, I know it takes time for two people to get along, and I'm willing to wait for you to slowly understand me. I just... want to let you know first... my intentions, after all, in the future... we'll be living under the same roof, I..."

  "Wait! What did you just say? What two people living together? What living under the same roof? I don't understand what you're saying!"

  Jin Ge looked up from the newspaper with a surprised expression, gazing at Park Hye-won who was fidgeting uncomfortably, interrupting her unfinished words.

  "Huh? That... two people living together... is us living together, and also us... living under the same roof."

  Park Hye-won was interrupted and couldn't keep up with Jin-ge's rhythm, looking at him helplessly as he answered every question.

  "Who said... we're going out? And when did I say I wanted to live with you under the same roof?"

  Jin Ge's face was incredulous, with a smile that wasn't quite a smile. He stood up from the sofa, his hands in his pockets, and strolled over to Park Hye-won, who was startled into standing up as well. She looked flustered, stuttering "I... I..." for half a day without managing to say anything.

  Mrs. Jin saw the atmosphere was not right and hurriedly came out from behind the screen to help Park Hye-won out of the situation.

  "Xian Jun, what's going on? Why is everyone standing? Is it because Huiyuan said something wrong? You should forgive her since it's her first time coming to our home and she doesn't know your rules. You can slowly explain things to her, and next time she'll understand."

  "Should I slowly teach her manners? This is even more confusing, one of you says we're getting along and the other tells me to teach her manners, what do you mean? Ms. Pak, are we dating?"

  "I... you... didn't you just accept the tea I sent over earlier? Doesn't that mean you don't dislike me..."

  "Did I accept your tea just to be friends with you? Do I have a choice? And who told you that accepting your tea means agreeing to live under the same roof as you?"

  "Ah, it was me who told Huiyuan that you don't like strangers serving you tea, so I thought if you accepted it then you would consider her as one of your own. Xianjun, don't be angry, I must have misunderstood."

  Mrs. Kim hastily stepped forward to help Park Hye-won explain, also fearing that if Mr. Kim continued to ask questions, Park Hye-won would say something that would make it difficult for her to save face.

  "Did I ask you, Ms. Song? And are we familiar with each other? Please call me Young Master Jin. Can Miss Piao help me answer this question?"

  Jin Ge's face was icy as he retorted to Jin Furen, not giving her any face at all. That sentence "are we very familiar?" made Song Yun'er's face turn bright red with embarrassment.

  "It was Mrs. Jin who told me that, she said as long as you accept the tea I serve, it means you don't object to our continued relationship, then she will go and propose to my parents, and I also think we are a good match, would you be willing to have me as your companion."

  Park Hye-won, shedding her previous reserve, felt that if she didn't take a chance now, she wouldn't even have the last opportunity. The shyness on her face was swept away, and with full confidence, she stared into Kim's eyes, as if he would fall at her feet the next second.

  "Huh! What makes you think that? What makes you think I'd be willing to have you by my side? Is it because you're as beautiful as a goddess? No! Or is your family rich and powerful, feared by all? Even if that were true, what other reason could you possibly have for me to keep you by my side?"

  Jin Ge also stared at Park Hui Won's eyes and took a step closer to her, whispering softly in her ear, each sentence turning into a sharp knife that pierced Park Hui Won's pretended strong heart, forcing her not to dare look straight into Jin Ge's piercing gaze.

  "Xian Jun, you're being too rude to Huiyuan! After all, Huiyuan is also a guest."

  Mrs. Jin was very anxious at this scene and didn't understand why it would be like this. Didn't everything seem fine when they just entered the door? What went wrong?

  "I told you to call me Young Master Jin! It seems that Ms. Song is quite familiar with me, but did I ever give you permission to invite Miss Piao over? Who gave you the authority to interfere in my affairs?"

  "Xian Jun... Young Master! How can you say that I'm your mother, you're already in your twenties and still haven't found a girlfriend. Others will say that as your mother, I don't care about you..."

  Mrs. Jin called Jin Ge Shao Ye in a twisted way, wanting to find an excuse for her own behavior, but the more she talked, the more wrong she was.

  "Shut up! You're not my mother! I don't have a mother like you, my mother is dead!"

  Jin Ge suddenly roared at Mrs. Jin, startling her and Park Hui-yuan into a stunned silence.

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