Reborn as Zhao Ruilong of Handong, I will defy fate.

Chapter 218 Wu Xinyi's Eagerness to Improve! Who's Taking a Trivial Matter as an Imperial

Eleven o'clock in the morning.

Lu Yike woke up leisurely.

After lazily stretching out her arms, she realized that Zhao Ruilong, who was beside her, had already disappeared.

I found a tray on the bedside table.

In addition to bread, milk, and fruit, there was also a note.

"I didn't know when you woke up, so I just prepared some food for you. I'm going to work now. Call me if you need anything!"

After reading the note, Lu Yike smiled.

"At least you have some conscience!"

Lu Yike slowly sat up and leisurely ate and drank her fill.

Then I got up, washed up, and got dressed.

Before leaving, he thoughtfully tidied up Zhao Ruilong's room.

I didn't see Zhao Lichun, the secretary, nor Zhao Ruilong and his sister when I went downstairs.

Only the nanny was taking care of the child, and the housekeeper was cleaning.

Just as he was about to say goodbye and leave, he saw Wan Kuian come out of the bathroom.

"Hey, why are you here?"

"Mr. Zhao told me to wait for you, saying that you'll definitely have to go home after you wake up."

"Okay, let's go then. Goodbye, aunties! Goodbye, little one!"

After getting into the car, the van slowly drove out of the provincial party committee compound.

Lu Yike sniffed inside the car.

There was a distinct smell of detergent, like the smell of a freshly washed car.

There was absolutely no scent of perfume left in the car by Zhao Ruilong's beautiful secretary, Qin Shuang.

Lu Yike took out her phone, preparing to ask about the progress of the investigation.

Then he suddenly remembered that Wan Kuian was no ordinary person.

As the driver, he was definitely Zhao Ruilong's confidant!

He was deeply trusted and could freely come and go from the Zhao family's residence.

So loyal of him, if he finds out that he asked someone to inquire about Qin Shuang, he will definitely report it to Zhao Ruilong.

"Hey Mom, I'm on my way home. I bought you two outfits. Try them on when you get back at noon to see if they fit."

"If it doesn't fit, I can send it back to Yanjing and have Sister Chen Yang return it for me. Okay, I'll wait for you!"

After hanging up the phone, Lu Yike glanced at Wan Kuian, who was driving.

"Old Wan, how many years have you been with the Zhao family?"

"Five years."

"How long will you drive for Zhao Ruilong?"

“It’s been a full year since he was released.”

After looking at the clean and tidy car interior, Lu Yike praised it:

"You're a very competent driver!"

"The car is always kept clean and tidy, both inside and out."

Wan Kuian laughed and said, "This is what I should do. Besides, both of you, President Zhao, have special status. How can you ride in a dirty and smelly car when you're out and about?"

"The two Mr. Zhaos?"

Lu Yike asked, somewhat puzzled:

"You mean, you not only drive for Zhao Ruilong, but his second sister Zhao Xiaohui also often makes you drive?"

"Yes!"

Wan Kui'an nodded slightly.

Lu Yike asked with a smile, "You're making me do the work of two people. Don't you think those two siblings are being a bit stingy? Huilong Group is so rich. Wouldn't it be better if they each had a full-time driver and a private car?"

Wan Kuian quickly replied, "They're not stingy, they're very kind to me, and I'm not tired at all."

"Mr. Zhao is usually either on business trips or busy at the company, so he rarely uses a car. Apart from commuting to and from get off work, he mainly travels to and from the airport."

"General Manager Zhao doesn't have many business engagements. He only goes to branch offices in different places occasionally, so I can manage on my own with just one car. There's no need for me to waste money."

Lu Yike knew that Zhao Ruilong and his sister were just the behind-the-scenes bosses of Huilong Group.

Huilong Group not only has Du Bozhong as its apparent boss, but also a very professional and well-established management team.

Zhao Ruilong and his sister don't need to frequently appear in public or handle various daily chores.

It's enough to just keep an eye on the major issues and the overall direction.

Moreover, the siblings have a clear division of labor.

Zhao Xiaohui mainly handled business, while Zhao Ruilong was responsible for technology.

However, Zhao Ruilong basically makes all the major investment decisions.

It's likely because a large portion of the investment funds were raised by Zhao Ruilong.

So……

The problem is coming.

Zhao Ruilong is either on business trips or busy with scientific research and production at the company.

He doesn't have that many daily chores to handle, so why would he need a female secretary?

And she's so beautiful and hot, dressed in professional attire, she's absolutely captivating.

Although she was incredibly curious, Lu Yike refrained from asking too many questions.

Sometimes, it's better not to know.

Even if we find out that Qin Shuang is Zhao Ruilong's woman, so what?

Given Zhao Ruilong's circumstances, isn't it normal for him to be surrounded by beautiful women?

I had already prepared myself mentally for this.

She even openly told Zhao Ruilong that as long as he had her in his heart when they were together, that was enough.

Now he's getting more and more involved with Zhao Ruilong, and he can't live without him anymore.

How could one be so selfish as to doubt every woman who gets close to Zhao Ruilong?

Thinking of this, Lu Yike didn't want to ask Wan Kuian any more questions.

After a while.

Lu Yike returned home and before she could tidy up, she heard the sound of the lock being opened.

"mom!"

"What's the matter?"

Wu Xinyi had just closed the door and hadn't even changed into her slippers when her daughter rushed over and gave her a big hug.

"I've missed you so much!"

"Come on, stop pretending to be all sentimental in front of me."

Wu Xinyi pushed her daughter away, muttering to herself as she changed her shoes:

"You weren't away on a business trip for months!"

"Besides, if you really missed me, why did you arrive in Jingzhou last night and only return home this morning?"

Lu Yike laughed awkwardly, "Zhao Ruilong insisted that I come to his house for a meal, saying that his dad hadn't seen me in a long time. What could I do?"

Upon hearing this, Wu Xinyi immediately calmed down.

After raising his head, he immediately asked with a beaming smile:

"Is the Spring Equinox record at home?"

"Here!"

"What did he say after he saw you?"

"They said I lost weight on my business trip, but I said no way, I actually gained weight!"

"Hey, you little rascal, can't you even understand polite words?"

……

The mother and daughter chatted and laughed.

Wu Xinyi was not angry at all, her daughter did not come home at night.

Because her daughter became Zhao Ruilong's girlfriend, she quickly achieved her goal and became the presiding judge of the Second Civil Division.

Otherwise, I'm afraid I'll have to wait until retirement to take another step forward, but that's where my life ends.

Therefore, she couldn't be happier if her daughter and Zhao Ruilong had a good relationship, and it would be even better if they could get married and have children.

Then she, as the mother-in-law, will inevitably continue to make progress.

Who knows, he might actually become the president of the Handong High Court in the future.

After trying on both outfits and finding them both to fit well, Wu Xinyi was naturally even happier.

"The style is nice, and the fabric is of very good quality. It must have cost you a lot of money, right?"

"Don't worry, it didn't cost much."

Lu Yike ripped off the label with her bare hands and casually said:

"Besides, given your current status, it's not appropriate for you to wear very expensive designer brands!"

"Even if I were to sell everything I own to buy it for you, you still wouldn't dare wear it out, would you?"

Wu Xinyi smiled and said, "Of course. Nowadays, the whole province is demanding a change in mindset and a correction in work style, so as to truly be good public servants of the people."

"For this reason, your future father-in-law has convened rectification meetings and delivered important speeches more than once. How can I, as his in-law, not set a good example and instead flaunt my designer clothes?"

Lu Yike glared and said, "What future father-in-law? Don't talk nonsense!"

"Am I talking nonsense?"

Wu Xinyi put her hands on her hips and asked anxiously:

"What do you mean? Are you having relationship problems with Ruilong?"

"No."

"If not, then why isn't Lichun Shuji your future father-in-law?"

"Zhao Ruilong and I haven't reached the point of discussing marriage yet, and even if we were to get married, we probably wouldn't register our marriage."

"Huh? Why?"

"Have you forgotten that Zhao Ruilong has been to prison and has a criminal record? If we register our marriage, our child won't be able to take the civil service exam or join the army. Wouldn't it be a waste to have such a good family background?"

"..."

Wu Xinyi was struck dumb, and collapsed onto the bed.

Previously, she only thought about the many benefits of her daughter being with Zhao Ruilong.

Only after her daughter pointed it out did she realize that this was indeed a big problem.

No permit required?

The marital relationship is not stable, and it may break up at any time.

Like Zhao Ruilong, a son of a powerful and wealthy family.

I wonder how many young and beautiful women want to replace the daughter and take her place.

Without a marriage certificate, even if a wedding ceremony is held, the daughter Lu Yike is not considered the legal wife, and there is no basis for catching the mistress.

And you need to get a certificate?

Zhao Ruilong's criminal record will inevitably have an impact on his children and descendants.

Their child is ineligible to join the military or take the civil service exam.

It would be a waste to have such powerful backgrounds and connections with the Zhao, Lu, and Wu families.

He clearly had the potential to rise to the top effortlessly, but he didn't even qualify...

"Then let's not consider registering for marriage for the time being."

"As long as you two have a child, doesn't it matter whether you have a marriage certificate or not? A common-law marriage is still a marriage!"

Judge Wu Xinyi made a decision immediately.

"Hey, by the way, you two have been together for quite a while now, why isn't your belly showing any signs of pregnancy?"

Lu Yike smiled wryly, "We rarely see each other, how could I get pregnant so easily?"

"But it's been several months since last year, and you two have gone on dates many times, right? How come you haven't had an unplanned pregnancy? You're both this age, so why are you still making him wear that thing?"

Wu Xinyi looked very serious; she couldn't wait to hold her grandson.

After all, once his grandson was born, he was not only his own grandson, but also the grandson of Zhao Lichun, the top official in Handong.

With this connection, why should I worry about not rising to prominence?

However, her unrestrained words made Lu Yike blush.

I have no idea how to answer this.

After giving him a glare, he went out and headed straight for the kitchen.

I plan to cook a bowl of noodles for my mother for lunch.

However, Wu Xinyi, who is very curious, will not let this opportunity pass easily.

He didn't even have time to change out of his new clothes before he rushed to the kitchen.

"You still haven't answered me. Did you let him wear it?"

Lu Yike, who was putting water into the pot, turned around and gave Wu Xinyi a glare.

"What kind of mother asks her daughter that question?"

Wu Xinyi leaned against the door and gave a heavy, cold snort:

"If you were dating a normal person, I would definitely advise you to protect yourself before you register for marriage and not plan to spend your whole life together."

"Otherwise, whether you contract a disease or get pregnant, it will be extremely troublesome. But you've met such a good man as Zhao Ruilong, the two of you..."

"You didn't wear it, are you happy now? Satisfied now?"

Lu Yike, who has a strong personality, gave Wu Xinyi a satisfactory answer.

However, she also underestimated Wu Xinyi's determination to improve.

"Then...then why didn't you get pregnant? No, it can't be because of the number of times you've tried..."

With a clang.

Lu Yike placed the iron pot heavily on the gas stove.

She turned around angrily, only to see her mother smiling.

"It happened so many times, and their fighting power was quite strong. I was almost exhausted, otherwise I wouldn't have slept until almost noon before coming back. Are you satisfied now?"

"Satisfied!"

Wu Xinyi walked forward with a smile and affectionately took her daughter's hand.

"You really don't know how lucky you are!"

"So many women dream of having a man as good and strong as you..."

Lu Yike pushed her mother's hand away, turned around and lit the fire.

"Don't give me your 'experienced advice,' just eat your noodles yourself!"

After saying that, Lu Yike walked past her mother and quickly went back into the house.

As soon as I entered the house, I heard my mother's cell phone ringing from her handbag.

"There's a phone call!"

"Coming!"

Wu Xinyi quickly walked back to her daughter's room.

Upon seeing the caller ID, his initially cheerful smile instantly turned serious and solemn.

"Hey, it's me. Don't give me that. I don't care about losing face, I support a retrial!"

"Now that Handong is making great efforts to optimize the business environment, how can we have already over-enforced the law and imposed heavy sentences on minor mistakes, and still not repent?"

After hanging up the phone, Wu Xinyi let out a heavy sigh of relief.

Lu Yike looked at her mother with some surprise.

"What case could make you so angry?"

Wu Xinyi put her hands on her hips and said angrily:

“There was a restaurant owner who advertised ‘Centennial secret recipe, the most authentic braised duck from Jingzhou’ on his billboards, and also promoted the medicinal effects of braised duck on his menu.”

"The Jingzhou Municipal Administration for Industry and Commerce determined that the store had misled consumers and imposed a fine of 20,000 yuan on it. The owner only paid 2,000 yuan of the fine afterwards."

"The Municipal Administration for Industry and Commerce filed an appeal with the Guangming District Court of Jingzhou, applying for the enforcement of the remaining fine and an additional penalty of 20,000 yuan. The court subsequently ruled to allow the enforcement."

"As a result, the shop was sealed off, the owner's bank accounts were frozen, and even the small truck he used for business and his only residence were seized and prepared for public auction."

"The boss was furious and said that the Jingzhou Bureau of Industry and Commerce was trying to drive his family to their deaths. Since they had no other way out, they decided to pour gasoline on their entire family and die at the gate of the Bureau of Industry and Commerce."

"Later, someone suggested that he appeal, and the case went from Jingzhou City to our provincial high court. I thought the impact was minor and the circumstances were minor, so the punishment should be revoked, but those old men just wouldn't agree!"

Lu Yike was furious.

"Why? Do you have to drive someone to their death before you're satisfied?"

"A fine of 20,000 yuan is already severe enough, but they even seized the shop, car, and house."

"I think those old fogies are deliberately making a mountain out of a molehill and trying to damage the business environment in Handong!"

Wu Xinyi sighed, "But what can we do now?"

“They’re nitpicking over words and playing word games with you, saying everything is done in accordance with laws, regulations, and procedures.”

Lu Yike was instantly furious.

"Okay, okay, let's play like this!"

Tell me who ordered the punishment, and I'll call Zhao Ruilong right now!

"I want him to know that someone is abusing their power, and if he doesn't take action, they'll drive his whole family to their deaths!!"