Pushing open the door, Zhang Xiaomans father Zhang Dazhuang came out from the kitchen holding a spatula in one hand with an apron tied around his waist.
Hey Xiao Luo, long time no see. You have grown quite a bit taller again. How come your dad did not come? I have not seen him for many years. Zhang Dazhuang showed a smile on his face.
Hello Uncle Zhang, long time no see. My dad had some matters to handle at the factory so he did not come this time.
Enough stop chattering. Look at you wearing an apron like a woman. Which real man stays home cooking all day? You have no manliness at all. Zhang Xiaomans mother took off her high heels while complaining.
Wife of my child, Xiao Luo is here. Can you not leave me some face?
What face do I need to leave? I am starving to death. Hurry up and bring the dishes out. I still have an appointment with my sisters to get our hair done later. Zhang Xiaomans mother sat down on the sofa by herself.
Zhang Xiaoman went to get bowls and chopsticks while Luo Chen went to the kitchen to help carry the dishes.
Xiaoman come here for a second. I am not saying this to nag you but you really need better taste in men. Look at the useless thing I found in your dad. What kind of life have I lived? And look at the one you found. The moment he arrives he heads straight to the kitchen. Mum is really worried he will turn out just like your dad.
Zhang Xiaomans mother not only did not like seeing Luo Chen help carry dishes from the kitchen but even spoke ill of him behind his back.
Although Zhang Xiaomans mother said this in a lowered voice Luo Chen was after all an Immortal Venerable in soul. How could he not hear it?
In fact if Luo Chen had not gone to help carry dishes Zhang Xiaomans mother would probably have said something like do you really think you are a guest? You do not even know how to help.
Soon the dishes were all served and the four of them sat down to eat together.
Luo Chen I want to ask what your plans are after coming to Tongzhou? At this moment Zhang Xiaomans mother began to speak. Her purpose was obvious. She wanted to lay down conditions for Luo Chen.
Mum we are eating.
Daughter some things still need to be said clearly. No matter what you do you must hand over all the money to me.
I do not have any plans yet for the time being. Luo Chen replied. Luo Chen remembered that before coming he had already arranged a job to work at Zhang Xiaomans company. But he was too lazy to explain.
Oh? Then when do you plan to buy a house? Let me tell you what I just said about Shidai Guanfu was not casual talk. It is a real requirement to buy a flat there. Zhang Xiaomans mother raised an eyebrow and said.
Moreover my daughter is so outstanding. If you buy a car it should at least be a luxury one right? I will not make it too hard for you since you have just started out. But it should still be a luxury car worth at least a million right? Zhang Xiaomans mother made an outrageous demand directly.
Do not answer me yet. Let me tell you there is a rich young master currently pursuing our Xiaoman. Zhang Xiaomans mother spoke again. The meaning was very clear. My daughter has no shortage of suitors.
Mum! Zhang Xiaomans expression changed.
Luo Chen glanced at Zhang Xiaoman but Zhang Xiaoman panicked and averted her eyes.
Just at that moment the doorbell rang from outside.
To cover her panic Zhang Xiaoman got up to open the door.
Hi Xiaoman so you are home! Why did you not answer my calls? At the door stood a man about one metre eighty tall wearing a Versace suit with sunglasses. He revealed a watch worth several hundred thousand on his wrist. He looked every bit a rich young master. At this moment he was holding a bouquet of fresh flowers.
Behind the man was parked a black Cayenne.
Why are you here? Zhang Xiaoman became even more flustered when she saw him.
Well today is a day off. I wanted to ask if you are free. How about we go watch a movie together tonight? The man spoke softly.
I have something on tonight. I cannot go. Zhang Xiaoman hesitated for a moment but still refused. After all Luo Chen was still here.
Oh it is Xiao Chen. Why are you here? Do not stand outside talking. Come in come in. Zhang Xiaomans mother suddenly became extremely enthusiastic. She pushed Zhang Xiaoman aside at the door then grabbed the hand of the man called Chen Chao and directly pulled him inside.
The moment Luo Chen saw this man a raging fire of anger suddenly burned in his heart!
Chen Chao!
All the memories and hatred from his previous life surged into Luo Chens mind at once.
In his previous life Chen Chao was like an unreachable nightmare for Luo Chen.
The son of Tongzhous former deputy mayor he had money power and influence in Tongzhou.
Originally although Zhang Xiaomans family opposed it Zhang Xiaomans feelings for Luo Chen were still quite good. It was just a pity that later Chen Chao appeared. With constant bombardment of all kinds of luxurious gifts Zhang Xiaoman finally could not resist the temptation and betrayed Luo Chen.
What was most hateful was that while getting together with Chen Chao Zhang Xiaoman kept it hidden from Luo Chen.
This made everyone around watch Luo Chen as a joke. Finally one time Luo Chen caught them in the act and only then did he learn the truth. By that time the one million yuan from his father had already been swindled away by Zhang Xiaomans mother.
In the end the unwilling Luo Chen went to find Chen Chao but was provoked by Chen Chao into a bet. Chen Chao set up a trap causing Luo Chen to lose a full ten million yuan. When Luo Chen could not pay back the money Chen Chao sent people to break both of Luo Chens hands and smash his knees turning him into a complete cripple!
It could be said that the beginning of the tragedy in his previous life was all personally given by the man before him. But now Luo Chen was no longer the same Luo Chen as before. What Chen Chao gave him in the previous life in this life Luo Chen would return it tenfold a hundredfold a thousandfold!
Xiao Chen you came without letting me know in advance. Look we have not prepared any good dishes. Sit down first. Auntie is in a good mood today and will personally cook two of my signature dishes for you. Zhang Xiaomans mother said while tying on an apron.
Auntie this is perfume my friend brought back from France. I asked her for a bottle. See if you like it. If you do not like it I will have someone bring you another one later. Chen Chao held the flowers in his left hand and carried a gift box in his right.
I like it I like it. You came is enough. Why bring gifts? Zhang Xiaomans mother said with a smile.
But her eyes could not help glancing over. She naturally saw that this perfume must cost at least ten thousand yuan or so.
Who is this? Chen Chaos gaze naturally fell on Luo Chen.
Him? He is Xiaomans university classmate. His dad and my useless husband were once classmates too.
Zhang Xiaomans mother changed her words. Clearly Luo Chen was Zhang Xiaomans boyfriend but Zhang Xiaomans mother deliberately did not say so. Instead she introduced him as a classmate.
Moreover she deliberately waved Chen Chaos gift in front of Luo Chen. The meaning was already very obvious.
Hello. Chen Chao seemed to have noticed something then extended his hand wanting to shake hands with Luo Chen. But inside he could not help carrying a trace of cold laughter.
However unexpectedly Luo Chen did not even look at Chen Chao. He continued eating his meal and picking at dishes by himself.
Chen Chaos hand hung in the air.
This immediately made Chen Chao awkward. His expression suddenly became somewhat unnatural.