Chapter 2 : Wealthy Union

In the living room. Chen Qingzhi was still immersed in the beauty of Su Wanying and couldn't help himself. He forcibly shifted his attention, sipping tea while opening a group chat. The group chat, marked with "Supreme God of Wealth," immediately became lively, with members' profile pictures flashing non-stop. Chen Qingzhi asked in the group chat, "How is the preparation for the charity event organized by the Four Seas Business Alliance?" Zheng, the head of the Four Seas Business Alliance, replied, "Everything is being prepared according to your requirements. We have attracted all the top-tier financial conglomerates in Hanzhou City." Chen Qingzhi nodded and gave another order, "Prepare an invitation for the charity banquet. I need it." Zheng from the Four Seas Business Alliance asked, "Sir, are you going to attend the banquet?" All of Chen Qingzhi's subordinates knew that he never easily revealed his identity, so they were curious. Chen Qingzhi replied, "...It's for my wife." The group chat immediately became lively. No one could have expected that he was already married! Zheng from the Four Seas Business Alliance said, "Why didn't you say so earlier? Please rest assured, I will personally prepare the invitation for Madam." Chen Qingzhi then asked, "Are there any other developments from the major financial conglomerates in Hanzhou?" Xiao, from Tian Di Media, replied, "There is an interesting piece of news. The richest man in Hanzhou, Qian Dongsheng, just lost his wife. He has announced that he is looking for a wealthy marriage. It's actually a marriage proposal. The small and medium-sized families in Hanzhou are all scrambling to curry favor with that old man." As he spoke, pictures of beautiful women started popping up. All of them were profiles of eligible women from small and medium-sized families in Hanzhou. Looking at the pictures sent by his subordinates, Chen Qingzhi couldn't help but sneer, "Wealthy marriage? It looks more like selling daughters to me. These guys are heartless and only care about money..." While typing, a picture of Su Wanying suddenly appeared in front of him. He spewed out the tea in his mouth. Has the Su family really stooped this low? For the past three years, Chen Qingzhi had endured everything the old lady of the Su family did for the sake of Su Wanying's face. But this time, he couldn't bear it anymore. Did the Su family forget? Su Wanying is already married! Well, it's no surprise. The Su family never took him seriously in the first place. He closed the group chat, put down his teacup, and the taste of the tea in his mouth turned bitter. Continuing to look at the reports sent by his subordinates, Chen Qingzhi was somewhat absent-minded. He was now thinking about Su Wanying's attitude. If she really had the intention of marrying into a wealthy family, then their fate would probably end here. Putting aside his melancholy, Chen Qingzhi slowly opened the group chat for the Magic Eye and, after a moment of silence, asked, "Are there any new leads on the Chen family's massacre fifteen years ago?" The Royal Intelligence Bureau replied, "Boss, the leads are still concentrated in Hanzhou. The informant's identity has been narrowed down to one of the top ten families in Hanzhou, but we haven't been able to determine the specific identity. We're sorry, we're just not capable enough." Chen Qingzhi sighed, "It's not your fault. I've been investigating for fifteen years, and this is the only lead I have." He closed the chat, his brows furrowed, his eyes dark. Fifteen years ago, the Chen family in the north was a scholarly and wealthy family that could rival a country. But overnight, the family was annihilated, and their wealth was lost. Only the youngest child of the Chen family survived because he was far away in the Zhongnan Mountains. In the fifteen years since, that child of the Chen family used the last bit of the family's funds to invest everywhere, recruit talents, and rebuild a shocking fortune that shook the world. He was hailed as the "Supreme God of Wealth" in the global financial world! At the same time, with his domineering power, he traveled to the underground world, single-handedly building a dark empire. His influence extended to hackers, mercenaries, intelligence, and more. Who in the underground world didn't know the terror of the Demon Emperor? Lying dormant like a hidden dragon, ready to soar at any moment. Chen Qingzhi had endured for fifteen years, and his deep-seated hatred was his only motivation. Three years ago, while tracking leads in Hanzhou, he was ambushed by mysterious individuals and injured. It was then that he coincidentally encountered Su Wanying, who had been intoxicated by bad people. He needed a hidden identity and saved Wan Ying on a whim, becoming the son-in-law who came to the Su family's door. In the past three years, although Su Wanying looked down on him, she still provided him with good food and drink, nursing his injuries. Gradually, he began to feel a sense of belonging. A complete family, which used to be his enemy and pain, had become a warm haven. Chen Qingzhi lit a cigarette. Now that his layout in Hanzhou was complete, he didn't expect the sudden twist of a wealthy marriage. Because he had developed genuine feelings for Wan Ying, he couldn't help but feel anxious. At this moment, Su Wanying walked out of the bedroom, dressed neatly as if she was about to go out. Chen Qingzhi curiously asked, "Where are you going?" "I'm going to the headquarters of the Four Seas Business Alliance to see if I can get an invitation to the banquet." Chen Qingzhi put down his teacup and said, "You've been drinking, so you can't drive. I'll take you." Four Seas Building. This building was purchased by the Four Seas Business Alliance at a fixed price after they entered Hanzhou. It was located in the city's commercial core area. On top of the building was a top-level exhibition hall in the country. "You can go back first," Su Wanying said lightly. "You won't be of any help here." Chen Qingzhi raised an eyebrow. "What's wrong? Is it embarrassing to be seen with me?" With that, he turned and left. Su Wanying watched his back and felt an itch of hatred. What should she do to make this bastard pull himself together? Even if he found an ordinary job and worked hard, there would still be prospects. She never asked him to earn a lot of money... She walked towards the banquet application counter on the first floor, joining the long queue. Su Wanying felt helpless as she stood in line. Everyone in the queue was representatives of prominent businesses in Hanzhou. So many families were eager to get an invitation because this gathering of the elite was the easiest way to expand their network and business opportunities. Moreover, the event was organized by the world's top financial conglomerate, the Four Seas Business Alliance! The Su family's ancestors had given strict orders, hoping to use this opportunity to enter the upper class and get to know some big shots. While thinking about this, she heard a familiar voice. Su Wanying instinctively turned her head. The eldest son of the Su family, Su Hancheng, and his family happened to come down from upstairs, and they saw Su Wanying in the queue from a distance. Aunt Huang Hui, with her son-in-law Qian Shaojun, came over with a smug look on her face. "Oh, Wanying, you're working so hard. Don't be silly, there are too few spots available at the application counter. Even if you wait in line, you won't get an invitation." Su Wanying forced a smile. "Aunt Huang, I'll still give it a try." Huang Hui sneered, "Do you think Aunt Huang is lying to you? Our son-in-law just transferred to the Four Seas Business Alliance and is already a mid-level executive. This is insider information." "Sometimes, finding a good husband is more important than anything else." "Aunt Huang, if you're not busy, please go ahead." Su Wanying felt disgusted. Huang Hui wanted to show off some more when she heard hurried footsteps. A man in a suit and leather shoes walked quickly. He wore gold-rimmed glasses and had an extraordinary temperament. Qian Shaojun was taken aback and quickly wiped his hands, bowing down, "Secretary Gong, are you done with the meeting?" Secretary Gong didn't even look at him and reprimanded, "Step aside!" "Ah, yes, yes..." Qian Shaojun awkwardly stepped aside. But Secretary Gong quickened his pace and walked up to Su Wanying, bowing respectfully, "May I ask if you are Miss Su Wanying?" Su Wanying was puzzled. "Yes, I am. Who are you?" "Please follow me. It's too stuffy here. Let's go to the VIP room upstairs first." Secretary Gong's tone was respectful and very cautious. He didn't even dare to look at Su Wanying. Note: The translation aims to capture the essence and meaning of the original text while providing a more natural and idiomatic English version.