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So now she can only wear Gu Ran's clothes, but this isn't the first time; she quite likes wearing her boyfriend's clothes.
Especially underwear, men's underwear is really comfortable to wear!
“I didn’t even know you were in the capital,” Zhang Wanjun said to Su Xiaoqiang, her tone seemingly reproachful.
“It was me, it was me. I took her to the hotel as soon as she arrived yesterday. She’s been exhausted for a whole day and night,” Gu Ran took the initiative to take responsibility. “Don’t blame her for not greeting the elders.”
"You're so irresponsible!" Zhang Wanjun rolled her eyes at him, annoyed.
Su Xiaoqiang smiled sweetly and shyly, thinking that her husband still cared about her.
Knowing that Zhang Wanjun and Gu Ran had something to talk about, she said, "Let me make you a pot of tea, and then order some snacks from the hotel. You can chat at your leisure."
After saying that, she went to the water bar to boil water, then sat on a high stool and flipped through a hotel menu.
"Let's talk over there," Zhang Wanjun said, pointing to the small coffee table on the balcony by the French windows.
Gu Ran nodded and sat down with them. They glanced at the floor-to-ceiling windows outside, where the street scene of Beijing was spread out before them. The sun was shining brightly outside; it was a beautiful sunny day.
Su Xiaoqiang brewed a pot of Pu'er tea, first politely pouring a cup for the elder Zhang Wanjun, then placing the teapot in front of Gu Ran, sticking out her tongue and saying, "Pour it yourself!"
After that, she went back to her room to tidy up.
The suite had a washing machine and a dryer. Her clothes from last night were still piled up in the bathroom, wet and unwashed.
It's all her fault... well, she has to blame herself for wanting too much.
……
Gu Ran poured herself a cup of tea and let it cool down.
"The Nuwa Lord is very satisfied with your performance this time, and none of our people died, only suffered minor injuries, so the losses were not significant." Zhang Wanjun glanced at her eldest nephew. "She specifically praised you in the aristocratic family group."
"Just a verbal commendation? Are you that stingy?" Gu Ran looked dissatisfied, just like Li Yunlong complaining about Jiang Guangtou's verbal commendation order. "I've already taken Ping'an County, and this is the first commendation order? Not even a few cannons, what a cheapskate!"
"To receive a special commendation from Nuwa is the reward that the younger generation desires most, just like the afternoon tea with your school principal—it's a great honor."
"At least the principal has a sip of tea during afternoon tea!" Gu Ran retorted.
Zhang Wanjun chuckled and covered her forehead: "I really don't understand what you need so much money for? You sold the wedding building to the Gattuso family and made a net profit of 3 million US dollars. That's enough for you to live on for a lifetime, isn't it?"
A few months ago, Zhang Wanjun didn't understand why Gu Ran would spend 8000 million to buy such a building.
Now she understands.
It turns out that this nephew had planned this all along.
“No one complains about having too much money! Besides, I still have to return 3 million of the 8000 million to my mother’s account, so I only actually made 2.2 million.”
Zhang Wanjun shook her head helplessly: "Alright, alright, Nuwa said that you are allowed to eat and drink as you please at the top-floor club for two years, and Xiaoqiang's meals will also count."
It seems that Nuwa knew he wouldn't act until he saw the benefits, so she was prepared in advance.
Gu Ran laughed and said, "Then I'll have Xiao Qiang use that place as our canteen from now on!"
Zhang Wanjun took out a bank card from her pocket: "The $2.2 million has been transferred to this bank card as you requested."
Gu Ran put the bank card away: "Thanks."
Suddenly he remembered something and asked Su Xiaoqiang to bring over the checkbook.
He asked Su Xiaoqiang to write a check, and then said to Zhang Wanjun, "I'm donating $500 million to impoverished mountain areas to build canteens for the children there. You have to send someone to keep an eye on things and make sure the money is used for the children. Don't let anyone with ulterior motives touch it."
Zhang Wanjun looked at him strangely: "So generous?"
Su Xiaoqiang knew what was going on and said, "This money was obtained by accident, so let's donate it as ill-gotten gains."
As she spoke, she recounted to Zhang Wanjun how the two of them had encountered a wanted criminal during their trip.
After listening, Zhang Wanjun nodded and accepted the check.
Su Xiaoqiang continued tidying up the bedroom, giving the two space to talk, just like a competent secretary.
"Next thing," Zhang Wanjun said, taking a sip of tea. "Regarding the Dragon King's legacy from this time... could we get a share?"
"The Goddess of Nuwa hopes you can discuss this with the Secret Party." She continued, "We can help search for the Nibelungen. The Goddess of Nuwa said she can try to decipher the Nibelungen..."
Gu Ran thought for a moment, then shook his head and said, "This time there is no Dragon King's legacy, and the Secret Party will not be able to obtain the dragon bones. That's all I can say."
Just kidding, Fenrir's Dragonbone Cross is currently in Gu Ran's hands!
He didn't plan to take it out, nor would he use it himself; he just intended to leave it there for now.
We'll see how things go later; there's no need to bring it up now.
Zhang Wanjun was stunned: "No? Could it be that Fenrir wasn't killed?"
“Fenrir is indeed dead, but… in short, the Dragonbone Cross Secret Society can’t find it.” Gu Ran used Chu Zihang as a shield. “This is related to a secret of one of my senior brothers. I can’t say too much, but I can only say that no one can get Fenrir’s dragon bones.”
“Okay.” Zhang Wanjun nodded.
Since the Secret Party couldn't get the dragon bone, the Chinese aristocratic families also didn't get a share. Since no one got it, there was no need to fight over it or divide it.
Zhang Wanjun had now finished explaining everything she needed to.
Gu Ran thought for a moment and said, "I have a plan. I'm going to Southeast Asia soon."
Zhang Wanjun immediately perked up: "Have you heard news about my sister?"
"No." Gu Ran shook her head.
Since his confrontation with the Zhang family of Nanyang at the beginning of the year, the Zhang family of Nanyang has disappeared without a trace. All their criminal businesses have been shut down and the entire family has gone into hiding.
They didn't participate in even the recent grand event of Fenrir's awakening in the capital, nor did they set foot in China.
Seeing Gu Ran shake his head, Zhang Wanjun was a little discouraged and asked in confusion, "Without any news, are you planning to search for a needle in a haystack? You know Southeast Asia is very large, and with all the small islands scattered around, it's not easy to find anything."
“I know.” Gu Ran was silent for a moment, “but we can’t wait any longer, I’m afraid my mother…”
Zhang Wanjun understood what he meant and said, "Actually, you don't need to worry. Your mother can definitely protect herself."
"Why?" Gu Ran asked, puzzled.
After so much time has passed, he believes that even if his mother wasn't killed, she was probably tormented.
“You don’t know this,” Zhang Wanjun smiled, “your mother has the Zhang family’s ancestral seal.”
"Ancestral seal?" Gu Ran suddenly remembered the Zhang family's talisman. "Besides drawing talismans to collect spiritual energy from heaven and earth, what other use could it be?"
Zhang Wanjun explained, "The Ancestral Seal is a special alchemical tool. In addition to drawing talismans, it contains a living spirit that also needs an 'edict' to be used. My sister once used the Ancestral Seal to control the living spirit and created an indestructible alchemical domain. The elements in the domain are constantly regenerating, which is enough for her to maintain her vital signs inside."
“No wonder…” Gu Ran suddenly realized, “No wonder you’ve never worried about my mother’s safety, but… is she really invincible?”
“At least Nuwa tried, and she couldn’t break it,” Zhang Wanjun said. “I don’t know about the Dragon King.”
Gu Ran speculated that Nuwa must have possessed at least the power of a next-generation species, and her strength was beyond doubt.
“But I still want to take this opportunity to go,” Gu Ran said. “I have my reasons.”
After Gu Ran's chakra increased and his progress in unlocking the Sage Body increased, his sensing range for the Flying Thunder God Seal had reached one hundred kilometers!
The reconnaissance range is 100 kilometers in radius, which is wide enough, so Gu Ran decided to go.
“Okay, I’ll arrange the handover, and I’ll go with you,” Zhang Wanjun said.
Gu Ran refused, saying, "No, this time I plan to go alone secretly. Because the last few times, I always felt like someone was leaking my whereabouts. I don't know if it's the Secret Service or someone from China."
“You’re somewhat famous now, so it’s only natural that people are watching your whereabouts,” Zhang Wanjun said after thinking for a moment. “But I’m still worried about you going alone.”
"I won't feel at ease if you come with me," Gu Ran said with a smile. "I'm a smaller target by myself, so it'll be easier for me to escape."
Having witnessed Gu Ran's speed, Zhang Wanjun thought to herself that it would be easier for him to escape if he really wanted to.
Chapter 306 Speculation about Odin
"Then you need to be careful and keep in touch with me at all times," Zhang Wanjun told Gu Ran, reminding him to be safe while he was out.
"Okay." Gu Ran nodded. "Don't tell anyone about this. At most, you can only tell Nuwa. You also need to help me find an excuse to disappear for a month. I need to ask the Secret Party for leave and keep it from people with ulterior motives."
“Then let’s use your trip to the Zhang family’s ancestral home as an excuse,” Zhang Wanjun said. “The Zhang family’s ancestral home is very secluded and isolated from the world. There’s no internet access there, so it’s a perfect excuse.”
Gu Ran agreed with the plan: "Okay, I'll leave this to my aunt. Make sure to keep it a secret."
The matter was quickly settled, and Zhang Wanjun would report to Nuwa afterwards.
"By the way, there's a gathering of aristocratic families tonight to celebrate the successful completion of the mission in the capital, and it's also an opportunity for them to make their mark on society..."
"Not interested," Gu Ran refused decisively.
He didn't want to have too much contact with these scions of aristocratic families.
"Whatever you want, I just wanted to let you know," Zhang Wanjun said. "I heard from Zhang Zhenqi that many younger people admire you a lot lately, especially some young girls. They saw your performance at the wedding venue and were captivated by it."
“There are plenty of women who are infatuated with me, I can’t possibly go to social events with them all!” Gu Ran made a shushing gesture. “Also, don’t tell Su Xiaoqiang that many girls like me, or she’ll get jealous again.”
"I heard everything!" Su Xiaoqiang brought over the hotel's tea and snacks, and tapped Gu Ran on the head in an annoyed tone. "Are you feeling smug?"
Gu Ran covered his head and chuckled foolishly. Of course he knew she was coming; he was just teasing her on purpose.
Now that they had finished discussing the matter, the three of them chatted about everyday things. Zhang Wanjun asked, "When are you going to have your engagement party?"
"We originally planned to hold it during the Chinese New Year, but my dad listened to the feng shui master and said there was a better day..." Su Xiaoqiang was also a little speechless, "So it'll have to be next summer vacation."
Actually, the two of them are still young, and there's no need to rush these things, so Su Xiaoqiang only complained about her father's superstition, and didn't care about anything else.
They've had sex countless times as a couple.
"By the way, there's something Nuwa wants to ask for your opinions on," Zhang Wanjun said. "Lu Yongbin, who's locked up in a mental hospital, wants to die. Do you agree?"
Lu Yongbin had previously tried to harm Liu Miaomiao but failed. Later, he was used by the Zhang family of Nanyang to plan the kidnapping of Su Xiaoqiang. As a result, Gu Ran caught him and broke all the bones in his body. Then, the goddess Nuwa ordered him to be "cut off for permanent cure", rendering him unable to rise again.
Nuwa also sentenced him to thirty years in prison, where he would have to endure the pain of being cut three times and pierced six times every day.
Gu Ran was stunned. He remembered that the beast was quite afraid of death.
He asked, "What's wrong with this coward, wanting to die?"
"Because Nuwa wanted to punish him, she amplified his pain sensation during hypnosis and reduced his pain tolerance. Most people get numb from the pain after being in pain many times, but he was different. Being stabbed three times a day felt like the first time, causing him immense pain."
Zhang Wanjun continued, "So, in the last few times he woke up, he told Nuwa that he wanted to die and didn't want to live anymore."
He was hypnotized and mentally tormented. Every week he would be woken up for ten minutes, given some rice porridge, and then allowed to go back to sleep.
Normally, he's kept alive by IV glucose and saline solution; in short, he's neither allowed to die nor allowed to live a good life.
In fact, death is the end of everything, but living a life worse than death is the most painful.