"Haha, just for fun, don't take it seriously." Fang Shunli chuckled, as if his brother-in-law's affair with a mistress and the subsequent child-bearing was perfectly normal.

It was indeed normal, very normal. Rich people behaved this way. Who knew if the next generation would be a brilliant talent? These matings were recorded. If there was a promising talent, they would be recruited into the family. If there wasn't anything exceptional, they would be left to fend for themselves.

Almost every family did this, and the Bai family was no exception; otherwise, Zhao An wouldn't have been recruited. This was essentially adultery in name only, permitted. This kind of adultery involved outsiders, not family members.

Even if he had sex with someone else's wife, it still needed to be recorded; at least it would be checked during family marriages.

It might seem that the lifestyle of a large family was a bit chaotic, but that was the reality. You'd just get used to it.

"He does his thing, I do mine, it's that simple." Fang Shuiling wasn't just a pretty face; she was also in charge of the hotel business. It was just that the hotel's business had always been like this: neither high nor low, just barely scraping by. "We've been cooperating lately, so just keep a low profile." Fang Shunli, sipping his red wine, frowned as he saw a staff member invite Zhao An to leave. This rival was going to be tough to deal with.

As for cooperation? It wasn't that Fang Shunli hadn't considered it, but his family disagreed, so he had no choice but to comply. Besides, the Fang and Huang families were joining forces, so they didn't need to look at the opinions of a commoner.

"Got it." Fang Shuiling glanced at Zhao An below, unintentionally noticing that his penis had bulged, looking rather impressive.

"If you have time, you can get in touch with that Zhao An and test his waters. Confrontation and cooperation are two different things, and getting to know him better would be a good thing." Fang Shunli's words were rather euphemistic, but in reality, he was asking his sister to seduce Zhao An. Even if such a clever man got pregnant, it would be very beneficial.

When the child was born, it would take the surname Fang, so there would be no loss either way.

As for being taken advantage of? How could having a child be considered taking advantage of someone for free? Instead, they'd gained a child with a potentially high IQ—no matter how you slice it, it was a win-win.

Fang Shuiling felt a flicker of displeasure. These words treated her like a mere socialite. She was, in reality, still a virgin, merely feigning promiscuity. She truly wanted to emulate Qian Yuling, the epitome of a strong woman in the upper echelons of society.

"You want me to seduce him, huh?" Fang Shuiling's voice was a bit cold, her expression impassive.

"Not really. Just testing the waters. That kind of person is hard to seduce, and our Fang family doesn't need such tactics." Fang Shunli's words were high-sounding, but everyone knew exactly what he was thinking.

Zhao An followed the service staff to the third floor, where the office was located. Here, they could even see guards armed with real guns.

"The security guards here are all from a security company, the Lin family's own, and they use real guns," Qian Haoming explained quietly, never missing an opportunity to show off. "Well, that's more reasonable. Otherwise, there are billions of raw materials here. Wouldn't it be a shame if they were robbed?" Zhao An's expression was calm, almost unsurprising.

The group continued forward and soon arrived at the office at the end. The waiter knocked on the door, then opened it after receiving a reply, and made an inviting gesture to Zhao An and the others, "Gentlemen, please come in."

The office was decorated simply and elegantly, without any extraneous bookshelves or decorations. There was just a sofa and an exquisite tea table. A transparent glass pot filled with boiling water and a teapot with tea leaves already in it—a Southern Gongfu tea style. While it was essentially a self-poured tea brewing process, it wasn't anything fancy, but they had invested heavily in the materials, which gave it a more elegant look.

A woman with short hair stepped out from the desk in eight-centimeter black round-toed heels. She had a pretty face and walked with a steady gait. Long experience in the workplace has honed her calm demeanor. Though not a stunning beauty, her charismatic demeanor is still unforgettable.

"Mr. Zhao, Mr. Qian, hello. I'm Lin Yuanyuan, the manager here. Nice to meet you, Mr. Zhao. Mr. Qian and I are acquaintances. Please take a seat!" Lin Yuanyuan extended her hand generously and shook Zhao An's, inviting him to sit down.

The Lin family is relatively low-key among the four major families, and they conduct business with a down-to-earth approach. They rarely stir up trouble, nor do they often cause disturbances. If a family member occasionally gets involved in a scandal, they are dealt with immediately. If there is any fault, compensation is paid, and punishment is imposed. They are ruthless.

Compared to the other three families, the Lin family is the most low-key and pragmatic. Fighting is relatively rare, and when it does, it's a serious matter, unyielding. They are honest people. But they are also the kind of honest people who are not easy to mess with. Before you think of bullying them, consider your own strength!

"Hello, it's an honor to meet you, Miss Lin. Just call me Zhao An. I'm not some squire, nor do I want to be. I'm just an ordinary country boy. I wonder if you're married?" Zhao An shook hands, flashing his signature smile. He sat on the sofa, putting his cigarette aside.

"No, I'm not married yet." Lin Yuanyuan didn't care; there was nothing to hide. She picked up the boiling kettle and poured it into the teapot filled with tea leaves. She strained the teacup with the first brew, then used a professional pair of tongs to rinse it, letting the rich aroma of the tea linger in the cup while warming it.

Then she brewed more tea and, with a fork, held the cup in front of the two of them, offering a gesture of invitation. "Tea, please."

"Thank you! I'll call you Miss Lin until we're married, and Ms. Lin after we're married." Zhao An took a sip. "Excellent tea, fragrant and sweet. It must be Dahongpao after a rain. Only in the warm and cold regions of the Han River can such tea grow. I'm sure you've been very expensive."

"You're welcome. Just a little tea. It seems you know a lot about tea, Zhao An. This is indeed Dahongpao. I was right, Dahongpao is best after a rain." Lin Yuanyuan didn't rush to talk about the matter, but instead began to chat. It would be much better to start by building rapport and then move on to the topic, and it would be less likely to offend people.

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