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“How did you get his daughter?”

Yizhou smiled and said, “Yibo is as skeptical as his mother. What happened to Dad has already aroused his suspicion. Sooner or later, he will know what we did. Of course, I have to take precautions.”

Hearing this, Cici let out a sigh of relief and relaxed a little, saying, “I was scared just now.”

Yizhou patted Cici on her shoulder and said, “Don’t worry, no matter how smart he is, he can’t defeat me.”

Cici frowned and still felt a little worried.

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Everything had gone smoothly since “The Untamed” started shooting.

However, he hadn’t been on set much recently.

So, Dilruba invited Zhan to have dinner together in the Golden Cauldron Club.

Zhan happily accepted her invitation.

Although Dilruba invited him, she even arrived a little later than Zhan.

Zhan waited for more than ten minutes before Dilruba arrived.

“Sorry, traffic jam,” Dilruba said apologetically.

Zhan shook his head and said, “Never mind, I’ve just arrived.”

They ordered some dishes and chatted about the crew for a while.

Suddenly, Dilruba seemed to remember something and asked him, “Have you heard of a rumor recently?”

“What rumor?”

“It’s about the Wang family,” Dilruba said mysteriously.

Zhan was astounded and asked, “What rumor?”

It had been days since he had seen Yibo. When he called Yibo, he was always busy.

And every time Yibo called him, Yibo would always say that he was busy and hang up quickly.

Therefore, Zhan had rarely contacted Yibo in the past few days, nor had he read magazines, so he had never heard of any rumors.

“Some people say Yizhou has the other woman secretly. And they even have a child.”

Dilruba’s tone became disdainful. “We thought that Yizhou was a devoted man. After his wife passed away, he hasn’t married for so many years, and there hasn’t been any scandal. But now….”

Zhan was lost in mind, but he quickly regained his senses and asked, “Don’t you say it is just a rumor? Maybe it was faked.”

“That’s right. After all, people nowadays are fond of making up rumors. I know an actress who squatted on the ground because of a stomachache while walking on the road. As a result, the paparazzi took photos and said that she was squatting on the ground and crying because she saw her ex-boyfriend with a new girlfriend…”

Zhan was shocked.

“But it has a great impact on the Wang Group. Its stock price has started to fall in the past two days.”

Dilruba was obviously very interested in Yizhou having an illegitimate child.

After she finished speaking, she asked Zhan, “I haven’t seen Yizhou much. What do you think of him? Do you think that he may have an illegitimate child secretly?”

After thinking for a while, Zhan said, “I have little contact with him, and I don’t know what kind of person he is…”

Luckily, Dilruba did not delve into this matter. She soon began to chat with him about the gossips of other actresses.

But Zhan was a little absent-minded.

As he listened to Dilruba, he took out his phone and searched for news about the Wang Group online.

As expected, there were reports that Yizhou was suspected of having illegitimate child.

It could be seen that these media were still cautious, as they used “suspected” in headlines.

If what Cici said was true, then Yizhou could indeed be considered as a devoted man.

The online reviews varied from praise to criticism.

“I think there must be someone trying to mess with the Wang Group.”

“Do you know how powerful the Wang family is? How will anyone dare to mess with it?”

“After all, Yibo is somebody.”

“If it’s true, then Yizhou’s public persona will be ruined.”

“It’s been a day or two since this news came out, but the Wang Group has not denied it publicly. Can it be true…?

Seeing those comments, Zhan couldn’t help but feel a little suspicious.

Could it be that Yibo had released this?

Strictly speaking, this was not a rumor. After all, Yizhou indeed had an illegitimate child.

Zhan put down his phone and looked up at Dilruba, asking, “How long has this rumor been out?”

“It’s been several days.”

After Dilruba finished speaking, she smiled and looked at Zhan, saying, “You are very concerned about the Wang family. Tell me, are you still in love with Yibo?”

Zhan smiled noncommittally and said, “I’m just a little curious.”

“You didn’t deny it.” Dilruba smiled.

Zhan raised his eyebrows.

Dilruba hurriedly said, “Alright, let’s get down to business. The crew will leave for another province tomorrow, Do you want to follow us?”

Zhan shook his head and said, “No. Anyway, there’s no problem with the script. Moreover, if I follow you, I’ll take up an extra room. It’s a waste of money”

Dilruba rolled her eyes and said, “Then thank you so much, You always want to save money for the crew.”

Since Dilruba mentioned this rumor, Zhan couldn’t feel at ease anymore.

When he went to the restroom, he couldn’t help calling Yibo.

When it was put through, Zhan heard noisy voices.

Zhan looked at the time. It was seven o’clock in the evening.

He asked, “Are you in the company?”

“No, I’m having dinner outside. What’s wrong?”

“Nothing.” Since Yibo was eating outside, Zhan did not intend to ask any further.

Zhan hung up the phone and walked out of the restroom.

He walked through the corridor towards the hall and saw Yibo walking out of the elevator alone.

The weather in early September was still very hot, but Yibo still wore a suit as if he couldn’t feel the heat.

Yibo walked out of the elevator expressionlessly. His body had a cold and distant aura. He walked straight towards a private room with large strides.

Zhan wanted to call him, but Yibo left too quickly. Zhan could only follow him.

He watched as Yibo entered a private room. When the door was closed, Zhan noticed that there was no one else in the private room.

Who would Yibo have dinner with?

Zhan thought for a while. Then he went back to Dilruba.

It was time for dinner, and the restaurant was full of people.

Zhan returned to the dining table, sat down and looked behind him. Through the crowd, he could see the private room that Yibo had entered.

Yibo said that he would dine out. Zhan thought he was already out with Cheng, but it turned out that Yibo had just arrived.

However, if Yibo had asked Cheng to have dinner with him, Cheng would definitely have arrived now.

So who was Yibo waiting for?

After a while, an acquaintance entered the restaurant, Zhan stared at him. He was surprised as he went towards the private room that Yibo had just entered.

The hall was separated from the private rooms, which were quieter.

“What’s wrong? What are you looking at?” Dilruba, who was sitting opposite to Zhan, turned her head to look in Zhan’s line of sight.

She saw Yizhou enter a private room.

“Isn’t that Yizhou? Your ex-husband’s father!” Dilruba said in a low voice.

“Yes.” Zhan replied casually. He was absent-minded.

Did Yibo make an appointment with Yizhou?

They were enemies now, Why did they dine out together?

Did Yibo start the “rumer”? Perhaps Yizhou was here to negotiate with him,

“You know what? I really want to inform the reporters now.” Dilruba said, but then she shook her head, “Even if I tell them, no one would dare to interview your ex-husband’s father,”

“Ex-husband’s father? Come on!” Zhan felt that it sounded awkward.

Dilruba didn’t say anything and stared at Zhan without blinking.

“What?” Zhan was shocked, “Well, You can call him that way if you like…”

Dilruba said leisurely. “To be honest, I don’t believe you and Yibo have divorced.”

“What?” Zhan blinked, “Why? It seems that you know Yibo very well…”

“Intuition! Do you understand? Some people look nice at first sight. You feel that they are not bad guys and they won’t interfere in others’ relationships. In my opinion, Yibo will stick to one person his entire life. I think you are not divorced, instead…”

Dilruba paused and looked at Zhan.

He was somewhat uncomfortable at Dilruba’s gaze. He raised his eyebrows and asked, “Instead?”

Dilruba added, “You dumped him!”

“What?” Zhan choked on the water he had just drunk, “Can’t you finish it at a time?”

“You really dumped him?” Dilruba goggled at him.

It was just her guess. Was it true?

“You have a flight tomorrow. If you have finished your meal, go home and take a sleep. If you continue to gossip like this, you might become a paparazzo..

“If I were a paparazzo, I would follow you every day to dig up your scandals!”

After they finished the meal, Dilruba left as she received a call from her assistant.

Zhan had been looking at the direction of Yibo’s private room, but he didn’t see him come out.

Zhan hesitated for a while. Then he decided to go and take a look.

“One, two, three…”

Zhan had counted when he came here after Yibo. It was the sixth private room.

He stood at the door of the room, leaning against the wall. Just as he was about to eavesdrop, a waiter came. He hurriedly took out his phone and pretended to be on the phone.

He held the phone by his ear while checking whether anyone was coming from the other end.

As the corridor was empty, he put away his phone. When he was about to eavesdrop again, he heard a sound and the door was opened from inside.

Zhan was frozen. Before he could see who it was, he was held by the person on shoulder and pushed aside.

And the door was closed.

He turned around and saw Yibo staring at him with a gloomy expression.

Zhan felt a little embarrassed, so he decided to say something

Zhan asked in a low voice, “What’s the matter?”

Yibo didn’t reply. He grabbed Zhan’s hand and walked towards the elevator at the end of the corridor.

He took big steps and walked fast. Zhan could not keep up with him at all. It was like he was pulled over by him.

Yibo looked serious, Zhan smelt danger and did not dare to speak.

Yibo didn’t let go of Zhan’s hand until they entered his private room at Golden Cauldron Club.

Zhan rubbed his pinched wrist. Before he said anything,

Yibo asked in a deep voice, “What are you doing here?”

Zhan hurriedly said, “I came here to have dinner with Dilruba.”

Yibo’s face suddenly turned cold, “I mean why are you at the door outside the private room? What are you doing?”

“I saw you and your father enter the room one after another, so…”

The word “your father” irritated Yibo. He interrupted him with anger, “Your father?” His voice was frightening.

Zhan quickly corrected himself, “Yizhou…”

Yibo lowered his head. He could tell from Zhan’s gaze that he was afraid that he would get angry.

He shook his head and said, “Next time you see Yizhou, stay away.” His tone was serious, but his voice was a little softer.

“Alright.” Zhan answered casually and then asked, “What are you guys talking about?”

“Just some personal stuff.” Yibo replied. He turned around and sat on the sofa.

He closed his eyes, his legs crossed. It seemed he didn’t want to say more about it.

Zhan knew him very well. Yibo always had this look on his face when he was unwilling to tell him something.

Zhan sat beside him, “What about the ‘rumor’? Did you ask someone to spread it?”

Although he didn’t want to talk about it, Zhan could still ask some questions.

“No.” Yibo didn’t ask anyone to spread the ‘rumor’. He just sent a private email to a reporter.

Zhan didn’t believe what Yibo said at all.

Suddenly, Yibo said, “I will be very busy recently. Contact Cheng if you need anything.”

“What happened?” Zhan was a little surprised, “Is it because of the Wang Group’s stock slump?”

Yibo tilted his head to look at him. Zhan was waiting for his answer, but Yibo leaned over to kiss him.

“Wait…” Zhan leaned back, trying to avoid his kiss.

Yibo retreated slightly and loosened his tie, “The beds in the club’s guest rooms, I ordered them from abroad. It’s very comfortable. Do you want to try it?”

Zhan’s face reddened and he pushed him away, “I’m leaving now!”

Yibo was pushed onto the sofa, He lay on the sofa, his tone lazy and scoundrel, “You really don’t want to try it with me?”

Zhan responded with a slamming door.

After Zhan left, Yibo’s expression gradually became serious.

He sat up, took out a pack of cigarettes, and lit one up.

Zhan drove home angrily.

He thought Yibo wanted to tell him something important, but it turned out that he was just making fun of him, as usual.

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Four Days Later.

Zhan called Yibo.

“Yibo.”

“Yes,”

“I have something to explain to you.”

“Come to the Wang Group and explain to me in person.”

Yibo said indifferently. “Hang up.”

Zhan was shocked, vaguely sensing that Yibo might already know about the front-page news.

The boss of the shop served Zhan steamed buns, “Mr, here you are,”

“Thank you.” Zhan was not in the mood to enjoy steamed buns.

After paying the bill, he left.

It was still the rush hour in the morning. Zhan had been standing on the roadside for a long time, but he failed to hail a taxi.

Suddenly, a black car stopped in front of Zhan.

Two bodyguards got out of the car and one of them opened the door to the back seat.

In the next moment, Haoxuan’ familiar face appeared in Zhan’s sight.

After Haoxuan got out of the car, he adjusted his suit and looked at Zhan with a smile.

“Zhan.”

Zhan narrowed his eyes and did not say anything.

“I have something to talk to you. You need to come with me.” Haoxuan walked up to him, smiling as triumphantly as just now.

Zhan felt a little strange. However, before he could figure it out, the two bodyguards behind Haoxuan stepped forward and each grabbed Zhan’s one arm.

Then they brought him into the car.

Zhan shouted, “What are you doing? Help!”

After the bodyguard stuffed him into the car, they tied him up with a rope.

Obviously, they were well prepared.

All of this came suddenly, and no one noticed them.

Haoxuan also got into the car.

Two bodyguards sat in front. One was driving, and the other was in the passenger seat.

As soon as they got on, the car started moving.

While the car was running, Zhan shouted for help, However, it was useless, for no one outside could hear him.

Zhan turned to look at Haoxuan and said coldly, “Haoxuan, why do you tie me? Have I offended you? Or do you want Zanilia to vent her anger on me?”

“Zanilia? I don’t want to get involved in your business. Don’t think so bad of me.”

Haoxuan had a gentle smile on his face. As he spoke, he reached out to touch Zhan’s face.

Zhan suddenly turned his head away and avoided Haoxuan’s hand.

“Don’t touch me!”

“Alright, I won’t touch you.” Haoxuan retracted his hand and the smile on his face was less proud.

“Do you want to see your daughter?”

Zhan abruptly turned around, and the smile on Haoxuan’ face faded. “Then be good.”

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Yibo looked at his phone.

It had been almost an hour since he and Zhan contacted, but Zhan had not come yet.

Yibo called Zhan again.

The phone rang twice and he got through.

The voice on the other end of the phone was not Zhan’s, but a very familiar one.

“Yibo, let’s play an interesting game.”

“Haoxuan?” Yibo stood up from his chair abruptly and said in a gloomy tone.

As soon as Bowen reached the door, he heard Yibo mention Haoxuan, Bowen suddenly turned around.

Haoxuan said calmly, “Don’t be so surprised. I just want to invite you to play a game with Zhan, Calm down.”

Yibo clenched his hands tightly beside him and gritted his teeth as he said, “Put Zhan on the phone.”

Haoxuan returned with a smile, “If you want to talk to him, come to find him alone.”

Yibo roared, “Haoxuan!”

The only response was a busy tone.

After Haoxuan hung up, he casually tossed Zhan’s phone out of the car window in front of Zhan.

“You….” Zhan stopped in mid-sentence and bit his tongue.

“Do you really think you can hide it from everyone that you and Yibo fake your divorce? Yizhou is an idiot, but I am not.”

Haoxuan slowly lit a cigarette, took a deep puff, and blew cigarette smoke at Zhan.

Zhan frowned and coughed.

Through the smoke, he heard Haoxuan’ excited voice, “The game has begun.”