Reborn as Zhao Ruilong of Handong, I will defy fate.

Zhao Ruilong's mind went blank for a moment.

"Damn it, it really does become a habit!"

"Before I traveled through time, I was used to asking people for favors and being humble in my manner when I was doing business."

"After transmigrating, I haven't adapted to my status as a member of a privileged family at all!"

"But it's alright. It's normal to feel uncomfortable after only a few days. How can a country bumpkin get used to being a prince so quickly?"

After finishing his phone call, Zhao Ruilong left the factory.

The gatekeeper was quite responsible.

"How's it going, young man?"

"It's alright. I'll have a friend come and take a look later."

"Then you should negotiate with President Xue. Don't be shy. You're the only one who's come to see us in the last two months."

"I understand, thank you so much, sir. If you really decide to buy it, I'll ask my friend to give you a raise!"

"Okay, thanks in advance!"

Zhao Ruilong smiled slightly.

I hailed a taxi on the street and rushed to meet my second sister.

She has already made an appointment with the vice president of Handong Oil and Gas Group.

How could someone in the oil and gas business possibly be short of money?

In the original drama, Zhao Lichun appointed Liu Xinjian, his secretary who had served him for many years, as the head of the group.

He not only transferred more than 3 billion yuan in benefits to the Zhao family, but also used the funds in the group's accounts to make bridge loans and earn interest.

So, isn't it easy to borrow some money from Handong Oil and Gas Group?

……

evening.

Wu Xinyi hurriedly returned home.

"Xiao Ke!"

"Mom, I'm cooking!"

Wu Xinyi put down her briefcase, quickly changed her shoes, and rushed to the kitchen.

"Are you hurt? Let me see!"

As she spoke, Wu Xinyi began to rub against Lu Yike.

"Oh my god, I'm fine, I'm not hurt at all, move aside, I'm cooking!"

Wu Xinyi ignored her.

He looked himself over from head to toe.

I finally breathed a sigh of relief after confirming that my precious daughter was not injured.

"It really scared me to death!"

"Why didn't you tell me about such a big thing?"

Lu Yike rolled her eyes at her mother.

"What's the big deal? I'm not injured, and you're so busy with work, even if I called you, I wouldn't be able to get through!"

Wu Xinyi raised her hand and poked her daughter's head.

"You could at least try calling once, what if I answer?"

"I was still on my way home from get off work when I saw the message from your aunt on my phone. That's when I found out you were robbed. I tried calling you but couldn't get through. I was so worried!"

Lu Yike chuckled.

"I've been busy all afternoon, and my phone died, so I'm charging it in the living room. But how did my aunt know?"

Wu Xinyi sneered, "Have you forgotten that she's a teacher at Handong University and a colleague of Liang Lu?"

“Liang Lu is not only the daughter of Liang Qunfeng, the Secretary of the Provincial Political and Legal Committee, but her husband, Qi Tongwei, also works at the Jingzhou Municipal Public Security Bureau.”

"The fact that your phone was stolen by a motorcycle gang in broad daylight has alarmed the entire city police department. When your aunt heard about it, she immediately sent me a message."

Lu Yike smiled nonchalantly.

"It's just a small robbery, why are you making such a fuss?"

What do you mean by making a fuss over nothing?

Wu Xinyi leaned against the table, her hands folded together.

“Your father is in the army year-round, and your eldest and second eldest sisters are married and live in other provinces. You are my only daughter. When I heard that something happened to you, how could I not be terrified?”

"But I heard that Governor Zhao's son, Zhao Ruilong, happened to be passing by and helped you subdue those two robbers. Is that true?"

Upon hearing her mother's words, Lu Yike instantly became alert.

"I'm warning you! Don't overthink it!"

"They were just passing by when they saw me being robbed by a motorbike, so they helped out."

Wu Xinyi clicked her tongue in amazement and said:

"Hehe, how novel!"

"He doesn't help others, but he chooses to help you!"

Lu Yike stopped stirring and asked with a glare:

"Why do you say that?"

"This was just a coincidence. If you keep going on like this, it'll sound like he meticulously planned it all to save me!"

"Don't you even think about it? What am I? A hot-tempered thirty-year-old woman. Even if he were blind, he would never look at me!"

Wu Xinyi gave a heavy, cold snort.

"It certainly wasn't meticulously planned, but you two are clearly destined to be together!"

"..."

Lu Yike rolled her eyes.

The vegetables in the wok were being stir-fried very quickly.

But Wu Xinyi got really into it.

That's Zhao Ruilong!

Zhao Lichun, the governor of Handong Province, has his most beloved son.

Moreover, everyone within the Handong system knows this.

Zhong Zhengguo's term as secretary expires this year, and Zhao Lichun is highly likely to succeed him.

As for Liang Lu's father, Liang Qunfeng...

He is not young, and his work ability is not comprehensive.

Even if there are rumors that Zhong Zhengguo, the secretary, nominated him, he is clearly not qualified.

Wu Xinyi, who works at the Supreme Court in Handong, naturally wants to advance her career.

If only my daughter could be with Zhao Ruilong.

I am more than just a minor deputy presiding judge of the Second Civil Division.

He's been promoted so fast, he could even become a hospital director someday!

however……

Despite a lecture, Lu Yike remained unmoved.

Wu Xinyi was getting really anxious.

"Hey, say something! Are you trying to drive me crazy?"

"Are you looking down on Zhao Ruilong because he's been to prison?"

"But isn't that all in the past? Everyone has their youthful impetuosity."

“It’s wrong to kill someone while driving under the influence, but the person has already paid compensation and gone to jail, and sincerely repented.”

"He saw your phone being stolen today and immediately stepped in to help, which proves that he is kind-hearted and has a strong sense of justice."

Lu Yike couldn't listen anymore.

He turned his head to look at Wu Xinyi with an innocent expression.

"Mom, I didn't mean to look down on him. With his family background, what right do I have to look down on him?"

"What happened today was purely a coincidence. He was just helping out casually, so why do you want to marry your daughter to him?"

"Many people have helped me in my studies and work before. Don't you think it's fate that I'm destined to marry someone?"

Wu Xinyi was left speechless after being rebuked.

Lu Yike turned around, turned off the fire, and served the dishes.

"To put it bluntly, aren't you just after his status?"

"His father, Zhao Lichun, will be the top official in Handong next year!"

"You just hope he becomes your son-in-law, so you can walk all over the courtroom with your head held high!"

Wu Xinyi immediately raised her leg and kicked her daughter.

"What nonsense are you talking about? Do you think I'm a crab?!"

"Wash the pot, wash the pot! Watching you cook is making me so anxious I'm about to have a heart attack."

Lu Yike untied her apron, stepped back to the side, and pouted:

"I think you're just anxious because I'm almost thirty and still not married!"

"As long as you know!"

Wu Xinyi grabbed an apron, tied it on, and busied herself with work.

Seeing that she couldn't be of much help, Lu Yike served rice to the table first.

I saw the phone screen was lit up while it was charging.

I pulled it down and saw a lot of missed calls and new messages.

I saw that Liang Wei had made three phone calls and sent a message.

Lu Yike was utterly speechless.

"Why won't Liang Wei give up?"

"I told him a long time ago that we weren't a good match, but he still kept bothering me!"

"Like attracts like, just as stubborn as his second sister Liang Lu!"

Lu Yike knew, of course, that the person Qi Tongwei liked back then was Chen Yang, the daughter of the former chief prosecutor Chen Yanshi.

But what about Liang Lu?

She relentlessly pursued Qi Tongwei.

She even used her father's power to assign Qi Tongwei to a remote and impoverished judicial office.

They called it an opportunity to promote him and accumulate grassroots work experience, but in reality, they wanted to force Qi Tongwei to back down!

Given Qi Tongwei's tragic past, Lu Yike disliked the Liang family very much.

Unexpectedly, my aunt Wu Huifen even acted as a matchmaker.

She introduced Liang Lu's younger brother, Liang Wei, to her on a blind date.

And then... I got entangled with them.

Every few days, we'd meet up for dinner and a movie.

During holidays, they would also send flowers and gifts to the workplace.

So Lu Yike didn't even need to read Liang Wei's text messages to know that the content must be extremely cheesy.

I was just about to delete it when the phone rang again.

"Liang Wei, I'm not injured, thank you for your concern."

"And today, it was Governor Zhao's son, Zhao Ruilong, who saved me."

"He was young and handsome, and also very agile. I fell in love with him instantly."

"So it's never going to be between us. If you don't have anything else to do, go wash up and go to bed!"