Chapter 46: Longhai Garden

They had discovered the location of the assassin organization’s headquarters! In this way, there were hardly any secrets left between that organization and Hetian.

To be honest, it wouldn’t be unreasonable for the assassin organization to quietly stop targeting the Wang sisters. After all, they were merely doing their job for money. Hetian didn’t believe he would get any useful information about the clients from the organization either. The only real purpose was to deter other assassins from accepting similar assignments, which seemed unnecessary.

So, Hetian could choose freely. But now, circumstances had changed. Judging from how Hai Gongzi arranged for Wu Hao to leak such information, it seemed there was a rift between Hai Gongzi and the assassin organization.

Whether there was a rift or not was of little concern to Hetian. What mattered was whether he could learn anything about Hai Gongzi from the assassin organization. That was the part Hetian valued most.

Of course, Hetian couldn’t go immediately. There was no rush. For one thing, he had plenty on his plate: protecting Wang Xinrou and acting as a spokesperson for Mengrou Fashion Group. He simply couldn’t get away. Only when Lan Ji arrived would he be able to free up some time.

Secondly, Hetian also wanted to see if the assassin organization would take any further action. That would determine his specific attitude toward them.

Everything that happened at night belonged to another identity, and had nothing to do with Hetian during the day.

“Excellent! Very good! Starting tomorrow, you can begin practicing this move!” In the morning, after finishing his breathing exercises, Hetian watched as Wang Xinrou performed the move he had taught her, and was very pleased with how well she had mastered it.

“Really?” Wang Xinrou was overjoyed!

Her diligent practice these past few days had made her appreciate the enjoyment within it, and she was thoroughly absorbed. Still, she felt that practicing just this one move was too monotonous, and had been considering asking Hetian to teach her another. She hadn’t expected her progress to satisfy him already!

She was thrilled.

“If you don’t believe me, practice for two more days!” Hetian said, fixing her with a stern look.

“No, that’s not what I meant!” Wang Xinrou protested, waving her hands quickly.

“Alright, go take a shower, and call your classmates to tell them we have plans today and won’t be attending classes. Ask them to request leave for us,” Hetian instructed.

“Besides renting an office…” Wang Xinrou glanced around, as if afraid Wang Xinmeng might overhear. “Do you have any other plans?”

“Why do you ask so many questions? I said to take leave, so take leave. Did you forget you’re supposed to listen to me in everything?” Hetian said sternly.

“Oh, come on… don’t be so serious!” Wang Xinrou rolled her eyes and walked away, swaying her hips.

Apart from renting an office, Hetian also planned to inspect the villa. And if his guess was right, Lan Ji should arrive in Tianhai this afternoon, so he needed to pick her up.

Sky Tower.

Hetian and Wang Xinrou both took a liking to an office on the eighth floor—about two hundred square meters. The price was five yuan per square meter per day, totaling a thousand per day, thirty thousand a month. It was in line with the rates for offices in the area.

Hetian and Wang Xinrou didn’t haggle much and directly signed a three-year lease. Wang Xinrou, unconcerned about money, paid three years’ rent upfront. The agent, delighted, accepted a neat figure of one million.

A three-year lease was chosen because they had just enrolled at Tianhai University and would spend at least four years here. Factoring in other considerations, three years was just right. In the fourth year, when their studies eased up, they could decide whether to continue renting based on the company’s needs.

“What’s next?” With the office secured, Hetian wanted to know Wang Xinrou’s next steps.

“Find a design and renovation company. Preferably one-stop. Let them come up with a renovation plan,” Wang Xinrou had already planned the next steps.

Renting the office was meant to show strength, and the style of the renovation was an important part. This was easy to arrange.

Wang Xinrou selected a highly capable decoration company with strong design abilities. The initial contact didn’t achieve much—she simply handed over the office keys for them to inspect the site.

“Three days. I expect a design plan I’m satisfied with within three days,” Wang Xinrou demanded with authority.

To the decoration company, Wang Xinrou was their client—their god. The project wasn’t huge, but her requirements were high, and in fact, it wasn’t small either. With diligent effort, completing a series of designs in three days wasn’t a problem, as long as they met her specific demands.

Hetian didn’t get involved at all, leaving everything to Wang Xinrou. Her performance was far from what one would expect of an eighteen-year-old girl.

While she negotiated, Hetian observed closely. Her serious manner reminded him strongly of Wang Xinmeng. It made him even more convinced that the Wang sisters were born with a commercial instinct. Otherwise, how could they behave so impressively?

“All done!” Wang Xinrou clapped her hands and signaled Hetian to leave.

Hetian smiled and left with her.

“Any more plans?” Hetian asked, starting the car.

“The next task is the most important: registration…” Wang Xinrou replied seriously. “For this, we’ll need Li Kai’s help. It would be a waste not to use our connections. If we tried to handle it ourselves, the registration process alone would drive us crazy—not to mention unexpected issues like qualification review.”

“You’re very thorough,” Hetian laughed. Registration was indeed the hardest step.

Investment companies had thresholds and requirements. Strictly speaking, Wang Xinrou only had an office and funds, and didn’t really meet the criteria.

So it was inevitable that there would be difficulties during registration. Hetian had half hoped Wang Xinrou would struggle a bit, but she had already planned to ask Li Kai for help.

Li Kai’s father was the director of Tianhai’s Construction Bureau—high-ranking and influential, and certainly well-acquainted with the Commerce Bureau. With connections, not only would they avoid trouble, but the process would be expedited.

“Then let’s find Li Kai,” Hetian said, revving the engine.

“No rush. I’ll call Yingying—she can help. Let Li Kai give his father a heads-up first. I also need to prepare some documents. We can’t fight an unprepared battle,” Wang Xinrou waved him off.

“I hadn’t realized you were so meticulous… So, is your work done?” Hetian had no objections to her arrangements.

Watching Wang Xinrou’s mature handling of everything, so different from her usual self, Hetian had a thought… Perhaps, if Wang Xinrou kept striving like this, she really could make something big happen.

“You’re so secretive—I feel like you’re hiding something! What’s going on?” Wang Xinrou pressed. “Spill it!”

“Don’t interrogate me—I’m not telling!” Hetian laughed, starting the car.

Spending so much time with Wang Xinrou, Hetian truly felt the youthful energy he should have at his age. He thoroughly enjoyed it.

“Hmph, I don’t care anyway,” Wang Xinrou retorted stubbornly.

Hetian drove east, then turned south, gradually leaving the bustling city.

“Where are we going?” Wang Xinrou asked, surprised by the unfamiliar surroundings.

“You’ll see when we arrive. What, afraid I’ll sell you?” Hetian teased.

“Hmph, I’d be more likely to sell you!” Though curious, Wang Xinrou saw Hetian wasn’t about to answer, so she stopped asking. She took out her phone and called Li Yingying, discussing the registration of the investment company.

By the time she finished her call, Hetian had reached their destination.

“This is Longhai Garden! What are you doing here?” Wang Xinrou exclaimed.

“Just looking at the villas,” Hetian replied with a smile.

“Don’t be ridiculous! Do you know the prices here? None are less than six hundred million! You’re coming to look at villas… can you afford one?” Wang Xinrou scoffed.

“No money,” Hetian replied simply.

“Oh, so you’re just here to feast your eyes?” Wang Xinrou rolled her eyes.

“So, people without money can’t look? There’s no such rule, is there?” Hetian laughed, getting out of the car.

“Fine! Go ahead and look! I wouldn’t mind having a villa here myself!” Wang Xinrou got out, too. “Feasting your eyes isn’t bad—I’d love to own a villa here.”

Hetian smiled, thinking she’d soon have a villa here. For now, he’d keep it secret—he wanted to see Wang Xinrou’s reaction when the time came. It would be amusing.

As they walked toward the sales office at Longhai Garden, Wang Xinrou hurried ahead and linked arms with Hetian.

The occasional brush of her chest against his arm was almost unbearable for Hetian.

“Don’t let them look down on us,” Wang Xinrou murmured. Unable to buy a villa here, she felt insecure.

To be fair, Wang Xinmeng could afford it, but with her assets, buying such a property would risk the entire Mengrou Fashion Group’s cash flow.

“That’s not like you,” Hetian said, lightly patting her hand.

“Hmph…” Wang Xinrou feigned indifference.

“Relax. I’m here. Just watch,” Hetian still kept the secret, stepping into the sales office.

“Sir, Miss, how may I help you?” As soon as they entered, a young and beautiful saleswoman came forward to greet them.