Marvel: The other side of the double-passing door is Devouring the Stars

Chapter 489 No acquaintance without fighting

An hour later, Luo Shuang's phone rang.

She was tidying up her things in her new apartment when she saw an unfamiliar number and answered it with some hesitation.

"Hello, is this Luo Shuang?" a polite voice came from the phone. "This is the Human Resources Department of the East China Sea Branch of Virtual Universe Company."

“It’s me,” Luo Shuang said. “Is there something you need?”

"Here's the thing, based on your special circumstances, the company has decided to provide you and your family with additional security," the other party said. "From today onwards, you and your immediate family members will be monitored and protected by the company's security department in any public area of ​​Donghai City. If any danger arises, the security department will arrive within three minutes."

"Huh?" Luo Shuang was stunned. "What...what does this mean?"

"Simply put, the company will protect your safety and that of your family," the other party patiently explained. "This is a benefit the company provides to special employees. You don't need to do anything; you can just live a normal life. If you encounter danger, the system will automatically detect it and send an alarm."

"But... I'm just a new employee," Luo Shuang asked, puzzled. "Why am I receiving this kind of treatment?"

“This is the company's decision, you don't need to worry,” the other party said. “Also, we need your parents' identification information so that we can include them in the protection scope as well.”

Luo Shuang vaguely recited her parents' information.

She was still a little dazed after hanging up the phone.

Surveillance and protection? Isn't that a privilege reserved for company executives? How could a new employee like her possibly enjoy that level of protection?
She thought for a moment, then picked up her phone and called Rowan.

At this time, Luo Wen had already returned to his home in Jiangnan City and was chatting with his parents.

"Luo Shuang? What's wrong?" Luo Wen answered the phone.

"Brother, the company called me and said they're going to provide some kind of surveillance protection for me and my family," Luo Shuang said, puzzled. "What's going on?"

Luo Wen smiled slightly. He immediately understood that this decision must have been made by the senior management of the East China Sea branch of Virtual Universe Company.

Knowing about Luo Wen's relationship with Blood King Luo, they naturally took extra care of Luo Shuang and her family. This surveillance and protection, ostensibly a benefit for Luo Shuang, was actually the company's way of showing goodwill and making an investment.

“This is a good thing,” Rowan said. “The company values ​​you, that’s why they’re giving you this kind of treatment.”

“But I’m just a new employee…” Luo Shuang still found it unbelievable.

“Perhaps because of what happened today, the company feels you need extra protection,” Rowan explained. “After all, you haven’t been in Donghai City long and are unfamiliar with the area. The company is doing this so you can work with peace of mind.”

"I see," Luo Shuang said suddenly, "Then I'm so lucky!"

“Yes, so cherish this opportunity,” Rowan said. “Work hard and don’t let the company down.”

"Yes! I will definitely try my best!"

After hanging up the phone, Luo Shuang was extremely excited.

She originally thought that getting a job at the Virtual Universe Company was already incredibly lucky. She never expected the company to provide her with such high-level protection and benefits, which made her cherish the opportunity even more.

"I must work hard," Luo Shuang clenched her fist. "I absolutely cannot let the company down, and I must not embarrass my brother!"

Meanwhile, after hanging up the phone, Rowan fell into deep thought.

"Xiaowen, what's wrong?" Luo's mother asked with concern.

“It’s nothing,” Luo Wen said with a smile. “It was Luo Shuang calling to say that she’s doing well in Donghai City.”

"That's good," Mrs. Luo breathed a sigh of relief. "Your second uncle called me the day before yesterday, saying that Luo Shuang had finally found a good job and that we must thank you."

“We’re all family, no need to thank me,” Luo Wen waved his hand.

But he knew in his heart that the special treatment that Virtual Universe Company gave to Luo Shuang was not because Luo Shuang was particularly outstanding, but because of his identity as Luo Wen—the student of Blood Luo King.

this is the truth.

In this world, while personal ability is important, background and connections are equally crucial. Luo Shuang's ability to enjoy these benefits is largely due to his connections.

However, Rowan didn't think there was anything wrong with it.

Since he has the ability to protect his family, why not use it? Blood King took him in as a student, not only teaching him martial arts but also giving him a background and resources. These things should be used to protect those you cherish.

"As long as Luo Shuang lives up to her potential and doesn't waste these opportunities, that's fine," Luo Wen thought to himself.

He believed that Luo Shuang would seize this opportunity. Although she was currently benefiting from his connections, as long as she worked hard and demonstrated her value, she would eventually be able to establish herself on her own merits.

“Dad, Mom,” Luo Wen suddenly said, “Uncle and Aunt might come to Jiangnan City in a while. Let’s have a good family get-together then.”

“Good,” Mr. Luo nodded. “Your second uncle has worried a lot about Luo Shuang over the years, and now he can finally breathe a sigh of relief.”

“Yes,” Mrs. Luo said happily, “when they arrive, I’m going to cook some of my signature dishes to celebrate.”

Rowan nodded with a smile.

Meanwhile, in the Zhao family in Donghai City, the situation was quite different.

Zhao Jianguo sat in his study, a transfer receipt for 1.2 million yuan in front of him. Looking at that number, his heart bled.

"It's all your fault, you good-for-nothing!" Zhao Jianguo looked at his son, who was standing silently to the side with his head down, and wished he could slap him.

"Dad, I was wrong..." Zhao Ming said softly.

"Wrong? Too late!" Zhao Jianguo roared. "Do you know what 1.2 million yuan means? It means all of our company's profits for this quarter have been wiped out!"

"I...I really didn't know that Luo Shuang had such a powerful background..." Zhao Ming said, feeling wronged.

"Don't know? You think you can bully people just because you don't know?" Zhao Jianguo trembled with anger. "How did I teach you? To be cautious, to be humble, to know how to respect others! And what about you? Just because your family has some money, you go around causing trouble!"

"I won't do it again..." Zhao Ming said.

"The future?" Zhao Jianguo sneered. "You think there'll be a future? Starting tomorrow, you're going to work at the company, starting from the very bottom. Don't even think about inheriting my business until you've corrected those bad habits of yours!"

"Huh?" Zhao Ming was dumbfounded. "Dad, I don't know how to do business..."

"If you don't know how, then learn!" Zhao Jianguo roared. "Do you think you can rely on your family for food your whole life? What will you do to support yourself if I'm gone one day? Today's incident is a lesson to you, to show you that there are some people in this world you can't afford to mess with!"

Zhao Ming lowered his head, not daring to speak again.

The next day, Zhao Jianguo stood in front of the mirror, carefully checking his attire. Today, he had deliberately worn a low-key but appropriate dark suit, his hair was neatly combed, and his face wore a respectful and sincere expression.

“Master, the carriage is ready,” the butler said from outside the door.

“Okay,” Zhao Jianguo took a deep breath, picked up the prepared gifts, and walked out of the room.

In the living room, Zhao Ming was sitting on the sofa. Seeing his father come out, he quickly stood up and said, "Dad, let me go with you."

“No need,” Zhao Jianguo said coldly. “You can stay at home.”

“But…” Zhao Ming wanted to say something.

“No buts,” Zhao Jianguo interrupted him. “Do you know what I’m going to do today? To apologize to them. If you come with me, what will they think when they see your face? Won’t they think we’re insincere and here to cause trouble?”

Zhao Ming was stunned.

“Furthermore,” Zhao Jianguo continued, “you’re a ticking time bomb right now. If you say or do something wrong again and anger them, our Zhao family will be finished. So, you should stay home and not go anywhere!”

“I understand…” Zhao Ming lowered his head.

Zhao Jianguo ignored his son and got into the car with the gifts.

The car drove through the streets of Donghai City, and Zhao Jianguo sat in the back seat, his mind heavy.

His purpose in apologizing this time was not only to fulfill the demands of Virtual Universe Company, but more importantly, he wanted to take this opportunity to get in touch with Rowan.

Last night, he stayed up all night, thinking through the whole thing from beginning to end.

Luo Wen, a seventh-level stellar-level martial artist and a student of the Blood Luo King—this identity is far from simple.

On Earth, stellar-level martial artists are already extremely rare, and those at the seventh rank of stellar level are among the best. As for the Blood King, he is a legendary figure at the level of an immortal king, and there are only a handful of people on the entire Earth who can rival him.

Being the student of such a powerful figure, Rowan's future is limitless. Perhaps in ten or twenty years, he too will become an immortal king, a top powerhouse in the universe.

"If I could establish a relationship with someone like that..." Zhao Jianguo thought to himself.

He knew that with his current status and position, he was not qualified to directly contact Rowan. But now, with this incident, although the beginning was not good, it could be considered an opportunity.

As the saying goes, "No fight, no friendship." If he could sincerely apologize and demonstrate his value, he might gain Rowan's forgiveness and even establish some kind of connection.

"Even if we can't become friends, I should at least leave a good impression," Zhao Jianguo thought. "Just in case there's a chance in the future..."

The car soon arrived at Luo Shuang's new apartment building.

Zhao Jianguo got out of the car and looked up at the high-end apartment building located in the martial arts community. He confirmed his judgment once again – Luo Shuang’s background was indeed not simple.

The rent for this apartment building is at least 30,000 yuan a month. How could a recent college graduate possibly afford it? It's obvious that Luo Wen rented it for her.

"The fact that Luo Wen is willing to spend so much money on his cousin shows that he values ​​family," Zhao Jianguo noted down this information. "People like this are usually loyal and devoted."

He straightened his clothes, picked up the gifts, and walked into the apartment building.

Arriving at Luo Shuang's door, Zhao Jianguo took a deep breath and gently rang the doorbell.

The door was quickly opened, and Luo Shuang appeared in the doorway.

When she saw that the person who came was Zhao Jianguo, her expression immediately changed: "Why are you here?"

“Miss Luo Shuang, hello,” Zhao Jianguo immediately greeted her with a respectful smile and a slight bow. “I am Zhao Ming’s father, Zhao Jianguo. I have come today specifically to apologize to you.”

"An apology?" Luo Shuang frowned. "Didn't you already pay compensation?"

“The money was lost, but that was just to fulfill the company’s requirements,” Zhao Jianguo said. “As Zhao Ming’s father, I felt I had to personally visit you to express my apologies. It was all my fault for failing to discipline my son, which led him to do those outrageous things and cause you trouble.”

As he spoke, he bowed deeply once again.

Luo Shuang looked at the middle-aged man in his fifties in front of her, feeling somewhat conflicted.

To be honest, she didn't have a good impression of the Zhao family. The way Zhao Ming treated her back then, and Zhao Jianguo even hiring people to threaten her brother, all of these things disgusted her.

But now that Zhao Jianguo has come to apologize in person, and his attitude is so sincere, she doesn't know how to react.

"You...you come in and talk," Luo Shuang hesitated for a moment, but still opened the door.

"Thank you," Zhao Jianguo said as he entered the apartment and looked around. "This place is really nice; the environment is very pleasant."

"Please have a seat," Luo Shuang gestured to the sofa, "Would you like some water?"

“No need for that,” Zhao Jianguo said, sitting down and placing the gifts on the coffee table. “It’s just a small token of my appreciation—some local specialties from Donghai City, and a few nutritional supplements. Nothing expensive, just a way to express my apologies.”

Luo Shuang glanced at the gift, neither refusing nor accepting it, but simply said, "Mr. Zhao, I already know you came all this way to apologize. If there's nothing else, then..."

"Wait a minute," Zhao Jianguo said quickly, "Miss Luo Shuang, there's actually something else I'd like to ask for your help with."

"What is it?" Luo Shuang asked warily.

“It’s like this,” Zhao Jianguo said carefully, “I would like to meet your brother, Mr. Luo Wen.”

"See my brother?" Luo Shuang became even more wary. "Why?"

“It’s nothing bad, please don’t misunderstand,” Zhao Jianguo quickly explained. “I just wanted to apologize to Mr. Luo Wen in person. After all, this incident started because my son offended you, and then Mr. Luo Wen disciplined him. As a father, I should apologize to Mr. Luo Wen.”

“My brother has already returned to Jiangnan City,” Luo Shuang said. “And he wouldn’t want to see you.”

“I know this request is abrupt,” Zhao Jianguo said sincerely, “but as the saying goes, ‘no discord, no concord.’ Although we have some misunderstandings, I sincerely hope to resolve them. Moreover, I greatly admire Mr. Luo Wen; such a young, Stellar-level martial artist has a very promising future. It is an honor to know such a person.”

Luo Shuang understood the meaning behind Zhao Jianguo's words—he wanted to curry favor.

“Mr. Zhao,” Luo Shuang said calmly, “my brother isn’t the kind of person who casually tries to build relationships with people. Besides, the conflict between you two can’t be resolved with a simple ‘no fight, no friendship’ statement.”

“I understand, I understand,” Zhao Jianguo nodded repeatedly. “I wasn’t trying to curry favor; I just wanted to express my apology. And…”

He paused, then took out a bank card and placed it on the coffee table: "This card contains 500,000 yuan, which is my personal compensation to you and Mr. Luo Wen. It has nothing to do with the 1.2 million yuan from the company; it's just a small token of my appreciation."

(End of this chapter)