The mysterious CEO's endless pampering

Han Jae-sung... Han Jae-sung...

Shen Changtian lowered his head and thought for a while before remembering who Han Zaicheng was. "Are you talking about Han Zaicheng, the chairman of Hanshi Real Estate who just lost his wife last month?"

Du Yuzhi immediately nodded in response, "Yes, it's him. Hanshi Real Estate is one of the top real estate companies in Haicheng, with a net worth of billions. Yanran is able to marry into such a wealthy family, and she will definitely be happy with a life of ease."

“But he’s already forty, and his wife died just last month. Isn’t it a bit inappropriate to let Yanran marry him so soon?” Shen Changtian was still somewhat hesitant. He was only in his early fifties, and it wouldn’t sound good to let his daughter marry a forty-year-old man.

Du Yuzhi knew that Shen Changtian cared about his reputation, but she also knew that he cared about money even more, so she went along with his thoughts and said, "Honey, what era are we living in? Gender isn't an issue anymore, and who cares about age? Besides, what's wrong with being forty? A forty-year-old man is in his prime, and he knows how to cherish women. Yanran will definitely be a good match if she marries him. And haven't you always wanted to develop in the real estate industry? If Han Zaicheng marries Yanran, we'll be a family. In a family, there won't be any distinction between 'yours' and 'mine.' What's his is Yanran's, and what's Yanran's is yours, don't you think?"

I don't know what's going on lately, but housing prices in Haicheng have been driven up dramatically. Even houses in the suburbs are selling for 30,000 yuan per square meter, not to mention those in good locations and with good layouts in the city center, which are selling for hundreds of thousands of yuan per square meter. A single house can easily sell for tens of millions of yuan, which is much more profitable than running a jewelry company.

Therefore, Shen Changtian had long intended to invest in real estate, but unfortunately he never had enough funds.

He had originally hoped that after Shen Yanran married Gao Yufeng, he could ask for more dowry and then talk about their relationship so that the Gao family could invest one or two hundred million yuan in him.

Who knew Shen Yanran would be so disappointing? They've been engaged for three years, but she still hasn't mentioned marriage, so he can't bring himself to ask for investment.

In the end, things got so ugly that Gao Yufeng completely dumped him!

Fortunately, he has a sensible and obedient little daughter, Shen Yufei, who seized the opportunity, not only winning over Gao Yufeng but also getting pregnant.

It's a foregone conclusion that she will become the future mistress of the Gao Group.

Moreover, Du Yuzhi's words weren't without merit. Shen Yanran was, after all, older than Shen Yufei, and logically, she should get married first. This would save her from constantly causing trouble for her family by bringing up her younger sister and brother-in-law's affairs, and he wouldn't have to see it and be bothered.

After they become in-laws with Han Jae-sung, with his investment, he'll have as many houses as he wants.

Thinking of these benefits, Shen Changtian nodded in satisfaction. "Yuzhi, you've thought of everything. Yanran has really given you a lot of trouble."

Seeing that Shen Changtian had agreed, Du Yuzhi immediately pressed her well-maintained cheek against his chest and said softly, "Husband, why are you being so polite with me? Although Yanran is not my biological daughter, I sincerely treat her as my own daughter. Feifei is about to marry into the Gao family, and I can't watch Yanran remain single forever, so this is what I should do."

"Yes, I know it hasn't been easy for you as a stepmother all these years. Don't worry, I will make it up to you after both of your daughters get married," Shen Changtian said softly, patting her shoulder.

"We're all family, so what's this talk of compensation? Just hearing you say that makes me happy." Although Du Yuzhi said this, she was already calculating what expensive gift she would want.

Shen Changtian liked Du Yuzhi, a gentle, virtuous, and sensible woman, unlike Lin Yueru back then, who thought that marrying him meant she would become the mistress of the Shen family and make decisions for the family. Not only did she not let him make any investments, but she also said things he didn't want to hear every day. If it weren't for the fact that she still had some shares in the company, he would have divorced her long ago.

Fortunately, she died young, otherwise he would have had a hard time explaining himself to Du Yuzhi and her daughter.

Du Yuzhi had no idea what Shen Changtian was thinking at that moment. She was just overjoyed that Lin Yueru's daughter was inferior to her own daughter in every way, especially since her daughter was going to marry that perverted old man.

People outside say his wife died suddenly and suspiciously; she was cremated without even a funeral, and there must be some unknown secret behind it.

Then Shen Yanran will have to experience it for herself...

But before that, she had to get Shen Yanran back to the Shen family first, otherwise how would she propose marriage to Han Zaicheng?

"By the way, honey, Yanran has been gone from home for so long, we don't know where she's staying. How can we go on blind dates if we can't find her?"

Shen Changtian had scolded Shen Yanran a few times because of his mother's hospitalization. He didn't expect that the brat to be so stubborn. Not only did she refuse to come back and apologize, but she also wanted to sever ties with him. She was such an ingrate. She even blocked his phone number.

For a moment, he didn't know where to find this unfilial daughter.

"Feifei, didn't you say you met her sister? Didn't she ask her where she lives now?" Shen Changtian suddenly asked.

He figured that since Shen Yufei cared so much about her sister Shen Yanran, she should know where she lived.

Du Yuzhi frowned slightly. "Husband, have you forgotten that last time Feifei was beaten up for just asking Yanran a few questions? How could she dare to ask again? Even if she did, Yanran would definitely not tell Feifei, given her temper. We still need to think of another way to call her back."

At this moment, Shen Changtian also recalled Shen Yufei's pitiful appearance when she was hospitalized. She had indeed been hurt too badly by Shen Yanran, so it was normal for her to be afraid.

I don't know what's wrong with Shen Yanran lately. She suddenly seems like a completely different person, with unpredictable moods.

“It’s alright, I know how to get her back. Next Monday is Father’s 70th birthday, and Yanran has a deep affection for her grandfather, so she’ll definitely come back. You can take this opportunity to contact that Han Zaicheng and see what he’s up to, so you don’t end up with nothing.” Shen Changtian, acting as if he knew Shen Yanran very well, was planning with Du Yuzhi.

Since Du Yuzhi had chosen Han Zaicheng, she was confident that she could get him to agree to the marriage.

If it weren't for the fact that Shen Yanran still had some beauty that could be used, she wouldn't have gone back to arrange such a thankless task.

"Don't worry, honey. Yanran is such a wonderful girl, she's more than good enough for Han Zaicheng. He'll definitely agree. Just wait for my good news," Du Yuzhi said confidently.

Meanwhile, on the other side, Shen Yanran returned directly to Dilong Bay after seeing Wen Qian off.

As if he knew she would be returning at this time, the butler, Zhong Ping, was already standing at the door waiting for her to enter.

"Young Madam, you're back." Zhong Ping opened the car door for Shen Yanran with a thoughtful smile and said.

Shen Yanran got out of the car, nodded, and said, "Thank you, Uncle Zhong. Has Li Zhanting returned?"

"Young Master has already asked Xu Fan to make arrangements. There's been a bit of trouble in Japan, and he needs to go there in person. It will take about three days. He said he called you but you didn't answer, so he asked me to pass on the message."

Did you call her?

Shen Yanran remembered that she had muted her phone when she entered the hotel and forgot to turn it back on, so she immediately took out her handbag, found her phone, and opened it. Sure enough, there were three missed calls from Li Zhanting and a text message.

"Honey, I'm on a business trip to Japan. Call me if you need anything, or even if you don't. I'll be back in about three days. I'll bring you some delicious food when I come back. Love, your husband."

After reading the text message, Shen Yanran's slightly chilly heart warmed up instantly. She smiled and immediately replied on her phone, "Okay, I understand. Have a safe trip. Love, your wife."

After typing the last word, a blush immediately appeared on Shen Yanran's elegant and beautiful face.

Back in her bedroom, as Shen Yanran was about to change her clothes, she looked at the expensive evening gown in the mirror and thought of Shen Yufei's malicious intentions. She was glad that she had reacted quickly enough, otherwise she would have been left in a sorry state and ridiculed by everyone.

Shen Yanran carefully took off her long dress, changed into her everyday home clothes, found her work computer, and prepared for her new job tomorrow.

Shen Yanran hadn't rested until 1 a.m. when her phone suddenly rang. She glanced at it and saw that it was a video call from Li Zhanting.

Shen Yanran suddenly seemed to realize why he had called so late. She wanted to answer but hesitated. Just as the video call was about to end, she pursed her lips and answered, "Hello..."

"Why aren't you asleep yet so late?" Li Zhanting asked in a deep voice, looking at Shen Yanran, whose face looked somewhat tired in the camera lens.

Shen Yanran realized that Li Zhanting had sent the video for this reason, but he was on a business trip in Japan, so how could he know that she was still awake?

"Did Uncle Zhong tell you?" This was the only possibility Shen Yanran could think of.

"No, I was watching the security camera footage at home and noticed the bedroom light was still on, so I figured you probably weren't asleep yet," Li Zhanting replied without any attempt to hide anything.

Shen Yanran was somewhat surprised, "You installed surveillance cameras in your own home?"

"Yes, it's better to be safe than sorry. It was there when the house was built." Li Zhanting knew that his status would attract a lot of jealousy and people. It was hard to guarantee that some people with ulterior motives would come to the villa to cause trouble when he was not there. It's just that he rarely came back to live here before, so he had never opened it.

He only turned the surveillance back on after Shen Yanran moved in, not to monitor her, but more to protect her.

When Li Zhanting saw that the time on his phone was already 1:30 a.m., he asked again, "You still haven't told me why you're still awake so late. Are you thinking about me and can't sleep?"