The Crazy Son-In-Law

Under the dim streetlights, Xiao Shun gazed blankly at Mo Yibai in front of him, marveling at how incredibly beautiful she was.

Perhaps sensing Xiao Shun’s gaze, Mo Yibai lifted her head and their eyes met. In that moment, an ambiguous atmosphere seemed to envelop them.

After a while, Xiao Shun awkwardly chuckled, “It’s getting late. Shall I walk you home?”

Mo Yibai, feeling a bit disappointed, quickly adjusted and smiled, “Accompany me for a stroll. It’s been a while since I’ve relaxed outside.”Exclusive © content by N(ô)ve/l/Drama.Org.

Glancing at the time and realizing it was only just past nine in the evening, Xiao Shun agreed to her proposal.

Casually strolling, the two walked along the banks of the Harrow River.

It was the heart of winter, and the north wind blew fiercely over the Harrow River, carrying with it flurries of snow, howling towards them.

Seeing Mo Yibai shiver, Xiao Shun promptly took off his coat and draped it over her.

Feeling the warmth of the coat, Mo Yibai sweetly smiled at Xiao Shun, “Thank you.”

“Haha, it’s nothing!” Xiao Shun replied nonchalantly. Given his constitution, he could run around in the snow without much trouble. Besides, he was still wearing a shirt.

“Thank you for today. If it weren’t for you…” Mo Yibai paused, shaking her head helplessly, a hint of fear in her eyes.

Seeing this, Xiao Shun patted her on the shoulder, “There’s no need for thanks. I shouldn’t have gone out for a smoke in the first place. Otherwise, you wouldn’t have… cough, cough.”

He stopped speaking, feeling a sense of self-reproach. After all, if he hadn’t gone out with his friend for a smoke, Mo Yibai wouldn’t have received that slap from Mr. Zhao. Despite avenging Mo Yibai by dealing with Mr. Zhao, it was all in vain.

“Don’t blame yourself too much. Although our industry seems glamorous on the surface, we actually face no less humiliation in private than anyone else. It’s just that these things tend to be exposed more easily,” Mo Yibai shook her head, speaking with resignation.

Xiao Shun glanced at her lightly, “In fact, you don’t have to become a star.”

In his view, with Mo Yibai’s abilities, she could thrive in any field. After all, the entertainment industry was too sordid and filthy.

Mo Yibai rolled her eyes at Xiao Shun, continuing, “Oh, so you’ll support me if I don’t act and earn money?”

“Uh…” Xiao Shun was momentarily speechless.

“Sigh.” With a long sigh, Mo Yibai swiftly walked ahead of Xiao Shun, heading briskly towards their destination.

Under the streetlight, her elongated shadow projected a deeply melancholic feeling.

The next day, the Starline factory was officially under construction. Early in the morning, the construction team began their bustling work.

Meanwhile, Zhuang Jin arrived with dozens of subordinates to ensure that the construction progress was undisturbed.

“How long will the construction team take to complete the project?” Xiao Shun asked Zhuang Jin, cigarette in hand.

Zhuang Jin casually flicked the ash off his cigarette, “It’s estimated to take about a month.”

“A month?” Xiao Shun pondered for a moment before saying, “Can we speed up the construction? Money is not an issue.”

Staying in Harrow for a couple of months was a bit of a stretch, especially with Tan Haohan’s aggressive tactics. Xiao Shun naturally hoped to significantly shorten the construction period.

“I’ll need to discuss this with the foreman, but I don’t think it will be a problem. How fast do you want it?” Zhuang Jin inquired.

“Two weeks. I want to see a brand-new building here in two weeks,” Xiao Shun replied with a smile.

“No problem!” Zhuang Jin nodded, then walked towards a tin shed on the construction site.

Two minutes later, he came out, still wearing a broad smile. “Everything’s easy with money,” Zhuang Jin nodded.

He had just discussed the matter with the foreman, who straightforwardly responded with just two words, “More money!” Pearl Commercial Chamber had plenty of funds, and Zhuang Jin immediately instructed the foreman to recruit more hands and ensure the quality of the construction.

After discussing the factory, Xiao Shun shifted the topic to inquire about Zhuang Jin’s meeting with Sha Hai the previous day.

“How did your conversation with Sha Hai go yesterday?” Xiao Shun asked.

Zhuang Jin shrugged, “What else could it be? The kid showed a willingness to cooperate, but he remained tight-lipped about being absorbed into Pearl Commercial Chamber.”

“Itseems Sha Hai is not too keen on being subordinate to us!” Xiao Shun shook his head with a wry smile.

“Boss, I think if we want to take over Persimmon Commercial, we don’t need to go through all this trouble. Just get rid of Sha Hai, and I can lead our men to take over Persimmon Commercial directly,” Zhuang Jin declared with determination.

After hearing this, Xiao Shun fell into contemplation. Initially, he hadn’t wanted to remove Sha Hai, considering his ability to intimidate this figure in the underworld. However, it seemed he had been overly confident.

Sha Hai was a formidable figure and would never willingly work for him, as evidenced by Zhuang Jin’s earlier words. A time bomb that couldn’t be utilized, Xiao Shun felt there was no longer a need to keep him around.

With this in mind, Xiao Shun looked at Zhuang Jin and asked, “Persimmon Commercial wields significant influence in Harrow. Are you confident in swiftly taking over after Sha Hai’s demise?”

Zhuang Jin confidently smiled, “Heh, for me, it’s no difficulty. In our line of work, might makes right.”

“Alright, I’ll have someone take care of it,” Xiao Shun agreed.

If Sha Hai were to die, it would mark the end of the collaboration between Xiao Shun and Mei. However, this didn’t mean much. He had already learned some information about Tan Haohan from Mei, and he was particularly interested in the data hidden in the Tan family’s archives. While such actions might be morally questionable, Xiao Shun didn’t carry much ethical burden. After all, in this line of work, there were no absolutes.

Meanwhile, a commotion outside the construction site’s gate drew the attention of Xiao Shun and Zhuang Jin.