A son's character is largely inherited from his father. Success in business often stems from a natural ability to focus; this same focus typically carries over into one's romantic life, which is why professional, self-made men of wealth rarely engage in messy affairs. However, those who rely on external advantages—like coal mining, gambling, or the kind of power-brokering Wang Meng engaged in—tend to lack respect for both their work and their lives, often leading to promiscuity and unrefined conduct.
Nie Zhao was a man with a strong sense of territoriality and a rigid, predictable lifestyle. With Chen Rou away for a full week, taking their son with her, the house felt empty. Nie Zhao had reached the point where he could hear Nie Jiayu typing upstairs and find it so irritating that he felt like shouting in a fit of rage. Nie Jiayu, unable to handle the pressure, kept calling Secretary An to ask when Xi Niang would be coming home.
Furthermore, there were many urgent matters in the capital that Nie Zhao needed to address with his clients. Although Chen Rou had actually managed to use that Xuefeng Saber to clear a major obstacle for him, the phone calls he had to make were now much trickier. He had to ensure that his clients believed every development was purely coincidental. His clients were incredibly sharp and astute, making Nie Zhao’s performance vital. He had to carefully weigh every seemingly casual word, anticipating all possible responses to maintain his composure on th…
Chapter 516