novelraw Chapter 422: Do You Still Want Me to Chase Him?
Chapter 422: Do You Still Want Me to Chase Him?
There was another matter unknown to others: Qian Duoduo, after the New Year, was pestered by Qian Rong’s phone calls and decided to take the opportunity to speak with her grandfather in Tianhai, asking him to stop bothering her. She couldn’t understand why her grandfather, once so decisive, had become like an old aunt, constantly nagging about her personal life. At just 21, she felt he was treating her as if she were much older, rushing her for no good reason. But the truth was, Qian Rong was really getting on her nerves.
Moreover, every phone call from her grandfather was about the same thing, endlessly praising Lin Feng, as if he was the only excellent man in the whole world. Such praise made Qian Duoduo feel extremely averse. Although she had met Lin Feng before and he had smacked her on the bottom a couple of times, this only proved that Lin Feng was quite skilled physically; it didn’t prove anything else.
So with these thoughts, Qian Duoduo arrived in Tianhai for the bar’s opening day, but she didn’t tell Qian Rong she was already in Tianhai. She planned to talk about these matters with her grandfather after she took care of her business—after all, he was her grandfather, and it would be better to clear things up and stop him from pestering her continuously.
After dinner, Qian Duoduo sat in the second-floor monitoring room, sipping red wine and watching the surveillance to keep an eye on the bar’s operations. She also occasionally gave Ji Yunlong some management instructions. Time flew by, and just as they were talking, Qian Duoduo’s phone rang. She quickly picked it up and saw it was her grandfather calling. She felt like passing out—why was her grandfather calling her at this hour?
"Grandpa, good evening. Why are you calling me so late?" Qian Duoduo took the call and greeted her grandfather proactively, but she felt it strange. Normally, he wouldn’t call her at night, so why did he suddenly decide to call today? What could it be? But then she thought, what urgent matter could grandpa have? If her guess wasn’t wrong, it must be about Lin Feng, though calling at this time was a bit odd.
"Duoduo, you remember I spoke to you last time about working in Tianhai. Have you thought it over?" Qian Rong was very pleased as soon as he heard Duoduo’s voice. The three old men couldn’t think of a better idea, so it was Leng Hui who suggested moving the gang’s headquarters to Tianhai. Although it was a huge sacrifice, it was considered worthwhile for Duoduo’s future happiness.
"Grandpa, you know how complicated things are in Tianhai. Moving the headquarters here would not sit well with other gangs, and it would also make it inconvenient to handle many matters. You’re well aware of this."
Qian Duoduo, hearing Qian Rong’s words, was speechless. She didn’t understand why her grandfather was so eager to relocate the gang’s headquarters to Tianhai, close to him. She knew his intention—to have her in Tianhai, to spend more time with Lin Feng.
But the waters in Tianhai were deep indeed. The famous gangs all had their own territories, and it wasn’t possible to just forcibly take them over. One move could trigger a united counterattack from other gangs. So under such circumstances, moving the headquarters to Tianhai was an unwise move.
"I’ll just say it plainly, there’s no point in hiding anymore. I like the boy Lin Feng, and I want him to be my grandson-in-law. Therefore, I’ve made up my mind. You must stay in Tianhai and pursue Lin Feng, becoming his woman. That way, I can be at ease."
Upon hearing Duoduo dismiss the idea of coming to Tianhai, Qian Rong knew that she wasn’t keen on the move. But if Duoduo didn’t come, there would be no progression in her relationship with Lin Feng, and they definitely wouldn’t end up together. Since that was the case, he might as well lay it all out for Duoduo, save himself the trouble of constant scheming, and be upfront about everything.
"Grand... grandpa, am I hearing you right? You want me to pursue Lin Feng, ask me, a girl, to chase after Lin Feng?" Hearing Qian Rong’s words, Qian Duoduo was stunned. Had her grandfather gone mad? What was he talking about? How could she possibly chase after Lin Feng? Being a girl, and the head of the Great South Gang, there was no way she could do that from any identity, and besides, Lin Feng wasn’t worth it.
Barely two days ago, Ji Yunlong had informed Qian Duoduo that at Ding Wan’er’s birthday party, it was announced that Ding Wan’er and Lin Feng were engaged. With such timing, why would her grandfather suggest such a thing? Unless he had lost his mind, there was no way her grandfather would ask her to do this. To think he wanted her to pursue Lin Feng, that fraud, when Lin Feng was already Sister Wan’er’s fiancé, even if...
"You heard right. I’m only thinking of your best interests. You’re not here, so you don’t know just how wonderful Lin Feng is. If you saw what’s happening around him, you’d know I’m not wrong. That’s why I’ve decided you should move the gang’s headquarters to Tianhai. In doing so, you can spend more time understanding Lin Feng and secure him quickly before everything complicated. You have no idea how much appeal Lin Feng has to girls."
Qian Rong was now single-minded in wanting Duoduo to move the headquarters to Tianhai, believing only then would Duoduo and Lin Feng have more chances to meet. He had even considered, if all else failed, to resort to aphrodisiacs to bind them together. Otherwise, with Duoduo always being away, there wouldn’t even be an opportunity to turn their relationship into a fait accompli.
"Grandpa, isn’t Lin Feng already Sister Wan’er’s fiancé? And you still want me to actively pursue him?" Faced with Qian Rong’s words, Qian Duoduo was at a loss for what to do. Her heart grew ever more curious about how Lin Feng had charmed Grandpa into speaking this way, as if aside from Lin Feng there was no other man who would be suitable for her. No, this won’t do! Qian Duoduo felt she couldn’t just passively accept this, so she disclosed what Ji Yunlong had told her in an effort to stop Grandpa’s intentions.
"So what if Lin Feng is already Wan’er’s fiancé? A man as extraordinary as he will never be content with just one woman. You know about plenty of such men, and Duoduo, you absolutely must pursue Lin Feng; otherwise, it will be too late. Your Sister Wan’er is already Lin Feng’s fiancée, and Sister Leng seems to be very interested in Lin Feng as well. Sooner or later, she’s bound to become one of Lin Feng’s women too. Just think about what caliber of women your two sisters are; a man who manages to captivate both of them can’t be anything but exceptional!"
Upon hearing Qian Duoduo’s retort, Qian Rong knew she still wanted to argue. He quickly began analyzing the current situation for her again, knowing her thoughts but also aware that under these circumstances, if Duoduo didn’t act quickly, all would be lost. No matter what, it was imperative to start mobilizing Duoduo into action now.
As long as Duoduo came over, and if it really came down to it, he’d slip them something to ensure they end up together no matter what. Qian Rong was determined, ready to use any means necessary to orchestrate a relationship between Qian Duoduo and Lin Feng.
"But Grandpa, Sister Wan’er is Lin Feng’s fiancée, isn’t it wrong for me to..." Qian Duoduo was even more speechless upon hearing Qian Rong’s plan. She never imagined that Grandpa would suggest she do such a thing, which was essentially aiming to make her Lin Feng’s mistress. What kind of grandfather would propose that? Besides, with Sister Wan’er being Lin Feng’s fiancée, if she really went ahead with it, how would Sister Wan’er think of her? This was something she couldn’t do, no matter what.
"What era are we in? There’s no need to talk about matchmakers and arranged marriages. Everything is based on free love now. As long as you and Lin Feng share feelings for each other, nothing else is a problem. As for Ding Wan’er, you don’t need to worry about that. If you manage to win over Lin Feng, worst comes to worst, I’ll handle Ding Wan’er myself!"
Qian Rong understood what Qian Duoduo meant. She was afraid that Ding Wan’er would be unhappy. In truth, she was just looking for excuses to avoid acting on what he had suggested. How could that be possible? He couldn’t let this drag on any longer; he had to ensure that all of Qian Duoduo’s excuses were nullified, compelling her to chase after Lin Feng according to his wishes. What was there to fear in a woman pursuing a man, especially one as extraordinary as Lin Feng? It was the most normal thing in the world.
"But, Grandpa..." Qian Duoduo still wanted to protest, the idea of chasing Lin Feng felt so unreal...
"There are no ’buts.’ It’s decided. Say no more! Duoduo, if you still acknowledge me as your grandpa, you will obediently listen, move the association’s headquarters to Tianhai, work there, and spend your free time trying to be with Lin Feng as much as possible. Otherwise, you can just stop considering me your grandpa."
Qian Rong, hearing Qian Duoduo try to say more, grew truly angry. After speaking his mind, he hung up before she could utter another word. He had gone to great lengths to find a suitable man for her, and there she was, hesitating and dragging her feet. Lin Feng, being such an impressive catch, surely had many women after him. If Duoduo were any slower to act, she might end up with nothing at all.
Since she kept finding reasons to refuse, he, as her grandfather, would step in and make the decision for her. It was all for her own good. She might not understand now, but after spending more time with Lin Feng and getting to know the kind of man he was, she would be too busy thanking her grandpa, who just wanted what was best for her.
With that in mind, Qian Rong took a big gulp of the white spirit in his cup, the fiery sensation making him shudder, and then he began planning how to arrange the next steps. Once Duoduo arrived, then this and that would follow...