Back to the 70s: My Childhood Sweetheart Spoils Me Rotten

Chapter 1101 - 1103: Both Cast Aside

Zhao Xuran is back, although he didn’t go out with Gong Ruini.

Even Gong Ruini didn’t show any excitement or happiness about Zhao Xuran’s return.

This made a lot of people think that it’s not that they don’t want to break up, but rather because of their large family businesses and the many industries they collaborate on, breaking up is easier said than done.

Especially with Zhao Xuran constantly keeping an eye on Wei Zehao in various ways.

"See, I knew he would definitely deal with Wei Zehao."

"Even if that kid comes back, so what? Someone will always step up."

"This could weaken the Zhao Family’s power."

"No one knows what resources Wei Zehao has on hand."

They only know how Wei Zehao hooked up with the Shen Family, but before that, no one really knew.

Since the Shen Family got involved with Wei Zehao, their power has been growing steadily. Otherwise, they wouldn’t have been able to enter Beijing, and without Wei Zehao’s influence, who would believe it?

As for Wei Zehao, he’s built up a considerable business, not as grand as the Wei Family’s peak, but enough to make people envious.

Back then, the Wei Family could be brought down, get rich easily, there’s no reason to feel pressured dealing with someone as insignificant as Wei Zehao.

However, these people all want to benefit but don’t want to take the spotlight, which would make them look bad.

Of course, they hope Zhao Gang and his people will deal with Wei Zehao.

If Wei Zehao runs away again, the blame naturally falls on Zhao Gang and his group.

Their idea is good, but unfortunately, not everyone’s plans align with theirs.

Gong Ruini couldn’t understand why Zhao Xuran mysteriously took her out, driving in circles, leaving her quite helpless.

Initially, Gong Ruini didn’t say anything. In an era without GPS, getting lost in a new place is normal, but doing it so often was excessive.

What surprised Gong Ruini even more was Zhao Xuran’s serious demeanor.

"What’s wrong?" Could someone be following us? Gong Ruini felt uneasy. "Could it be Wei Zehao?"

Ever since they knew of this person’s return, the family had heightened their vigilance.

However, Gong Ruini didn’t think Wei Zehao would stoop to such low tactics. That would be too cheap, causing a scene, and there’d be no good outcome for him.

"No, don’t talk." Zhao Xuran cautiously continued driving, of course keeping to circles when necessary.

Occasionally, he would take Gong Ruini for a stroll and bought lots of snacks, which left Gong Ruini bewildered.

If she didn’t know this guy was reliable, she would have left; driving in such circles, was it just to buy these snacks and drinks?

If the food and drinks were delicious, Gong Ruini wouldn’t mind, treating it as an exploration of local delicacies, but they didn’t taste great.

"It’s fine, we’ll be done soon." Zhao Xuran looked back again, signaled Gong Ruini to be cautious, then accelerated, the car sped off instantly.

Oh my god, Gong Ruini was stunned by Zhao Xuran’s sudden speed boost.

To be honest, Zhao Xuran never drove like this before. "What’s going on?"

"Nothing." Yet the speed remained high, despite his words.

The car turned onto a country road, bumping along, making Gong Ruini feel like she was on a ship at sea.

Just when Gong Ruini was about to ask Zhao Xuran to slow down or let her out to throw up, the heavenly sound of brakes reached her ears.

"Finally stopped." Gong Ruini exhaled deeply.

The speed was too fast, and the road was bumpy, "What are you doing today..."

Just as Gong Ruini was about to complain, she froze seeing someone.

What was going on here? Coming to such a desolate place was one thing, but someone else being here?

Looking again, Gong Ruini thought the person seemed familiar, but she couldn’t recall who it was.

He didn’t look like a friend of Zhao Xuran’s, as Gong Ruini knew his close friends, but this person was clearly older.

Could it be a recently met friend? But why the secrecy, why not at home? Even a restaurant or teahouse would be better.

Whether eating or having tea, it surely beats sunbathing here.

Gong Ruini looked at Zhao Xuran in confusion.

Wei Zehao was quite shocked, too, that Zhao Xuran would bring his wife here. Weren’t they supposedly not on good terms?

He really should make those waiting to see them fail watch this perfect couple’s affection, "I’m Wei Zehao."

Wei Zehao? Weren’t they the ones being followed? Why did he show up voluntarily?

Did Zhao Xuran seek him out? And why come here, to fight?

Gong Ruini couldn’t help but ponder both men’s combat abilities.

"This place is good. No one’s watching, and even if someone was, they lost us." Zhao Xuran didn’t know what Gong Ruini was thinking or he’d tell her some idiot books aren’t worth reading.

Truly had to shake off those tails, Gong Ruini gasped, "Is it really gotten to this point?" Gong Ruini was stunned, never expecting to live such a life now.

"Mainly because we’re quite a spectacle when we’re out." Zhao Xuran had long noticed these people, he didn’t care, if some wanted to follow, let them.

Quite a spectacle? Previously they were the center of attention, how are they still so eye-catching now? Gong Ruini wondered.

"We’ll talk about it when we get back." Zhao Xuran signaled Gong Ruini not to get hung up on these matters.

"They’re probably more focused on me." Wei Zehao smiled bitterly, "I never thought the Shen Family would sell someone out so quickly."

The Shen Family sold out Wei Zehao? Weren’t they in cahoots, and wasn’t Wei Zehao’s second wife a Shen family daughter?

Could it be that Wei Zehao got a new sweetheart, found reasons to divorce his current wife?

Gong Ruini suddenly recalled that Wei Zehao’s former wife hadn’t remarried, not because she didn’t want to, or couldn’t forget her ex-husband.

But because after the Wei Family’s fall, her family’s fortunes also waned, living an extravagant life before, the sudden abyss took a long time to recover. She hoped to find a better man to change her fate.

It’s a valid wish but hard to achieve, leading to the current stalemate.

Seeing Wei Zehao living well now, wouldn’t she be tempted?

When a woman is moved, she’d find reasons to be with Wei Zehao, wouldn’t she? Did she, failing to control herself, get caught by the Shen Family just like that?

"Even if it’s kinship, betrayal was swift."

"Especially my wife, who was originally their pawn." Although Wei Zehao spoke calmly, his resentment was evident.