Perhaps Wang Zhuo was boasting, sweet-talking, or just spouting nonsense, but in that moment, Qu Jingyou felt deeply moved by his words brimming with heroic spirit.
As a man—a powerful, influential, ambitious man—shouldn't he possess such grand ideals and goals, and then put them into action, achieving them step by step through sheer capability?
In that instant, Qu Jingyou truly understood why men were men: because men aspire to greatness and harbor vast objectives; because men are wise, driven, and daring enough to dream and fight!
“I heard you were involved in the research and development of Angel One, the cure for the Mad Mosquito Disease?” This time she didn't look up, finally acclimating to this ** manner of conversation.
“What you heard is probably more than just that, isn’t it?” Wang Zhuo quipped, “After investigating me for so long, surely you know that the three experts publicly announced are all imposters?”
Qu Jingyou’s face showed shock. Wang Zhuo suddenly lay back comfortably on the sofa, resting his head on his arm, facing the ceiling, yet using the refractive function of his X-ray vision, he could easily observe her expression, letting out a silent chuckle.
“Let me tell you, I am determined to win the Nobel Prize in Medicine. Those three experts will only become a disgrace, a joke in the academic world…” Wang Zhuo said leisurely, “Although they might have been forced into the position, not acting of their own accord, I have no obligation to spare their faces by abandoning what rightfully belongs to me…”
Qu Jingyou remained silent, but extended a thumb, signaling her agreement.
Wang Zhuo laughed heartily, “Turns out you’re quite obedient…”
“It’s all because you know how to manage things properly…” Qu Jingyou lifted her face, pouting playfully.
“You haven’t done this for other men, have you?” Wang Zhuo asked with a smile.
“What do you think?” Qu Jingyou felt a little annoyed. During the ‘Suburban Night Out,’ she had deliberately acted practiced, even professional, to maintain her disguise as an escort. If Wang Zhuo assumed she was already familiar with such activities, it would be like throwing pearls before swine!
“I know you haven't. I figured it out last time,” Wang Zhuo said with a hint of smugness, “Though your acting was excellent, I still noticed…”
She snorted and said, “Even the craftiest fox cannot fool you, the old hunter, right?”
Wang Zhuo shrugged, “Only the foot knows if the shoe fits comfortably…”
“You’ve played with quite a few women, haven’t you?” Qu Jingyou asked with a touch of jealousy.
“Only played with you,” Wang Zhuo teased, “I have great relationships with them, but I’m not that familiar with you.”
“Is that so?” Qu Jingyou shot him a look, “But I’m very familiar with you. I know all your secrets. Want me to list some?”
“Let’s not waste time on meaningless chatter,” Wang Zhuo interrupted, glancing at his watch to hurry her, “They should be back soon—hurry up and let me enjoy myself a little more.”
As he spoke, he shifted into an even more comfortable position, which made Qu Jingyou feel exasperated. How could this man’s mind be filled with nothing but lewd thoughts? Last time, it was her own impulse, and it was at night, so be it; but this time it was broad daylight, and one session wasn't enough—now he was being even more outrageous!
However, she had to admit that the alluring position of North American CEO had swayed her. If things truly turned out as Wang Zhuo suggested, her future status might be beyond describing her as ‘America’s best friend.’ Furthermore, she knew Wang Zhuo’s generosity well; he had casually handed over an entire corporate group for two young women he hooked up with at school!
If he treated those two young girls so generously, then her status as the young lady of the Qu family surely warranted an even higher level of treatment from him!
Be it money, power, or status, these were things humans craved. They were the best aphrodisiacs for men, but weren't they the same for women? Qu Jingyou’s heart burned with the heat of this sudden, massive windfall, and she found that the endearing side of this Wang Zhuo, whom she both loved and hated, had completely taken the upper hand.
She lowered her head and sniffed gently. There was no foul odor, yet she sensed a profound masculinity. For the first time, she felt that that finely creased area wasn't ugly at all. No wonder so many fujoshi writers and readers were obsessed with this aesthetic!
Seeing her observing a particular spot, Wang Zhuo lifted her smooth jaw and gave her an encouraging wink. Qu Jingyou’s cheeks flushed crimson, two streaks of carmine adding to her light caramel tone. She shifted her long legs back slightly and bent forward.
Her full thighs jutted high due to this posture. Though not the cloud-like snow-white color of before, they held a different kind of allure. Feeling waves of intense pleasure crashing over him, Wang Zhuo took a deep breath, interlocking his fingers with hers with one hand while burying the other in her flowing hair, utterly absorbed in the enjoyment!
The Americans did not know, and future historians would not know, that a monumental event deciding the health and happiness of tens of millions of Americans was accomplished right in the midst of this scene.
And that Ms. Qu, deemed respectable, kind, and lovable by many Americans—the goddess adored by those fat men and stout women—became their goddess entirely because she appeared before Wang Zhuo at the right time, in the right place, and in the right manner.
She was so young, so beautiful, so approachable, that even successive U.S. presidents often invited her to the White House, regarding her as America’s best friend.
She brought a gospel to tens of millions of American fat people, taking away some “insignificant” dollars, but delivering happiness, health, and a positive way of life!
Though she never naturalized, she obtained her green card very early on. She spent most of the year in America and was a frequent visitor to Miami, Hawaii, California, San Francisco, and Las Vegas.
She remained unmarried her entire life, yet she bore three sons for one man.
Legend had it that the father of these children was [China’s] Wang…
On October 1st, world history suddenly turned a new page!
Not because this day was the National Day of [China], but because on this day, a staggering scientific achievement, under the slogan of “A Tribute to the Motherland’s Birthday,” was unveiled to the world.
The Chinese people who created the ‘Limitless Dynasty’ miracle, the Chinese people who created ‘Angel One,’ had now created a scientific breakthrough codenamed ‘Life Ark,’ which was about to be released in product form!
Limitless Dynasty brought good news to the world’s drinkers, even stimulating related industries and causing grain and meat prices to soar; Angel One curbed a plague sweeping across Asia, saving at least one hundred million lives; now this achievement called Life Ark was about to bring joyful news to fat people again!
“Life Ark? What the heck is that?”
“That name is so tacky. Can it really cure obesity?”
“They must be exaggerating. Companies these days are increasingly shameless. They fail to learn the good things from foreign countries, but they master the art of false advertising!”
“Treating obesity, my foot! Why be so ridiculous? Even my three-year-old cousin knows that obesity and mental deficiency are incurable!”
“How can people be this shameless? Last time it was the ‘Republic Backbone Award,’ and now they’re offering a tribute for the National Day—these people have no shame!”
Although the outside world was filled with doubts, there was also a significant amount of positive feedback.
“It’s the Dynasty Group? If this company is behind it, then this Life Ark might actually be interesting…”
“I trust Limitless Dynasty! It’s a great product; I can’t drink without it now! Since this company developed the weight-loss drug, I, who lost hope in losing weight five years ago, can give it another try!” “I know this group; they’re connected to that New Beauty Salon chain! Three girls in my class have secretly gotten laser hair removal, and the results are amazing. I’ve already quit my yoga class and am just waiting for this company’s product to lose weight!”
“What I care about most is localized fat reduction. I trust this group’s capabilities. It would be great if it could help my husband lose his beer belly. A few thousand dollars for a little indulgence…”
There were also some people in tears—a small fraction of humanity. It was said that the most vicious insult one could hurl at a woman was, “You bearded fat hag…” And these tearful people happened to be somewhat hairy and a bit plump. Despite the relentless stream of skepticism, especially from academia, the stock market experienced violent fluctuations because of this blockbuster news.
Although a few days had passed since the news broke when the stock market opened after the National Day holiday, it couldn't dampen the enthusiasm, or even the panic, of the investors.
Stocks in related fields experienced drastic volatility, some even falling sharply, while the stock prices of all strategic allies of the Shengshi Dynasty soared dramatically.
Guangyi Pharmaceutical’s stock price, in particular, hit its upper limit immediately upon opening, and the stock prices of several other listed companies that cooperated with Wang Zhuo’s subordinates also rose sharply, successively hitting their limits.
It carried the distinct air of, "Prosper with me, perish against me."
Despite the numerous doubts from the outside world, Wang Zhuo remained completely unperturbed and unfazed. The saying goes that scholars look down on other scholars, and that certainly includes those in academia and scientific research. When Limitless Dynasty first appeared, there was also plenty of skepticism, but the situation was easy because there were no heavyweight competitors in the field. However, the weight-loss drug codenamed Life Ark challenged a massive domain, pitting itself against the research institutions and academic researchers of countless developed nations. Especially when something developed by a young upstart like this made their seniors lose face. These research institutions and senior academics held absolute authority over the discourse, meaning the public opinion naturally leaned toward doubt.
And this was exactly the effect Wang Zhuo desired. Let them be strong as they will, the breeze brushes past the mountain ridge; let them be fierce as they may, the bright moon shines over the great river. Even the formidable Miejue Shitai was put in her place by Zhang Wuji’s internal technique. Although the enemy was fierce and powerful and could impose themselves, the truth was on Wang Zhuo’s side, just as the Nine Yang Manual states: “Let him be cruel, let him be evil; I possess one breath of true Qi!”
So what if they use authority to suppress newcomers? What’s the big deal about having powerful verbal skills? We’ll settle this with a real contest of skill!