SAG -Chapter 133 Sorry, You Shouldn’t Receive Blessings!

Lin Mei looked at Zhang Ran, not knowing whether to laugh or cry. She discovered that this Zhang Ran truly did not treat himself as an outsider. He was clearly trying to stir up trouble.

However, Lin Mei was not angry. This was only a business matter, and a single Tian Yaohui could not affect Prince Haiman much.

Prince Haiman had always regarded Zhang Ran as a friend—or rather, like a good brother. Beside Zhang Ran, he felt incomparably relaxed, free from the pressure of being a prince. He could complain to him about any worries he had.

Although back then, every time Zhang Ran heard Prince Haiman complain about something, he would always mock him a few times, he would also give his own views and suggestions.

“What?” Prince Haiman looked at Zhang Ran in astonishment and realized that he was serious.

“How about it? This is your niece’s ex-husband, and an ex-husband who once committed domestic violence against your niece,” Zhang Ran said with a smile, not being polite at all.

It was not that Zhang Ran did not know what was appropriate. If this involved politics or something with a larger impact, Zhang Ran absolutely would not say this. But this was only an extremely, extremely small matter. No matter how Prince Haiman chose, it would not have any impact on him.

“All right, I understand.” Although Prince Haiman wore a troubled expression on his face, in his heart, he rather liked Zhang Ran’s lack of politeness. This was the Zhang Ran from back then, someone who never treated him as a prince, only as a friend.

And this request from Zhang Ran was precisely the kind of request one made of a friend.

Immediately afterward, under everyone’s gaze, Prince Haiman walked back onto the stage. At this moment, Tian Yaohui no longer wanted Prince Haiman to go up, but he could not stop him.

Prince Haiman coughed dryly twice, then said, “Newly engaged couples should indeed receive the most beautiful blessings. However, a marriage built on the premise of destroying another family’s happiness should not receive blessings!”

When Tian Ya heard this, her face instantly turned pale. It was foreseeable that from now on, she would become a laughingstock in the entire circle!

Sun Gaixin clenched his fists tightly. He looked at Zhang Ran, his eyes filled with anger. At the same time, a faint trace of regret rose in his heart. Had he really done something wrong?

But Zhang Ran did not even glance at him.

This was not the end. Very soon, Prince Haiman looked at Tian Yaohui and put on an apologetic expression.

“President Tian, it seems our cooperation must be terminated.”

He did not explain why, nor was there any discussion. From this moment on, Prince Haiman had already made his decision.

Tian Yaohui opened his mouth, wanting to say something, but at this moment, he found himself at a loss for words. Moreover, he saw the gazes of some people becoming complicated. Some were secretly laughing, some were curious, and some were even taking pleasure in his misfortune!

Tian Yaohui turned his gaze toward Zhang Ran. At this moment, he felt that his previous guess had been correct, though he was not happy about it.

There were simply too many secrets on Zhang Ran. No one knew how much he was truly hiding beneath the surface. This was also the reason Tian Yaohui had insisted on inviting Zhang Ran today. If he did not know what Zhang Ran was hiding, he would never feel at ease!

And now, Zhang Ran had revealed a little of it—for example, his relationship with Prince Haiman!

What made Tian Yaohui most uncomfortable was that Zhang Ran’s gaze toward him contained no showing off, nor any pride. There was only calmness, as if all of this was perfectly normal in his eyes. This made Tian Yaohui feel even more uncertain.

After Prince Haiman finished saying these things, he walked down from the stage again and returned to Zhang Ran’s side. He spread his hands toward him and said, “How was that? Brotherly enough?”

“Not bad. I’ll treat you to drinks later!” Zhang Ran said, giving him a thumbs-up.

“Oh right, Siyan, Xiao Li, come over here. Meet your Uncle Haiman,” Zhang Ran called out toward them.

Only after Zhao Jingyu reminded them did Zhang Siyan and Qian Li react. They walked over somewhat flustered.

Looking at the two of them, Zhang Ran introduced them to Prince Haiman. “This is Zhang Siyan, my daughter. This is Qian Li, my daughter’s best friend. She counts as half a daughter to me.”

“Siyan, Xiao Li, call him Uncle Haiman.”

Zhang Siyan and Qian Li both felt somewhat dazed. The most famous prince in Britain had suddenly become their uncle?

The two subconsciously said, “Hello, Uncle Haiman!”

“Good, good. Hello to both of you,” Prince Haiman replied happily.

Zhang Ran glanced at him and said speechlessly, “It’s your first time meeting your nieces, and you’re not giving them a greeting gift? You’re not very competent as an uncle.”

“Look at me right now. Where on my body do I have room to carry gifts?” Prince Haiman retorted.

“Then remember to make it up later! Don’t even think of shirking it.”

Zhang Siyan and Qian Li listened to the two of them bickering like old friends and both felt somewhat lost.

Qian Li’s heart, in particular, was pounding wildly, filled with indescribable surprise and joy!

“All right, let’s not delay their engagement any further. Come on, let’s go to my place and have a few drinks,” Zhang Ran said.

“Let’s go, let’s go. Let me tell you, this time I’m going to take revenge for back then!” Prince Haiman said with fighting spirit.

“Heh, it’s not that I look down on you, but with your small alcohol tolerance, you really can’t do it,” Zhang Ran said disdainfully.

“Can’t do it? Tonight, whoever backs down first is the grandson!” Prince Haiman became somewhat flustered and angry.

With just a few exchanges of bickering, the twenty-eight years between them instantly vanished like smoke. It was as if their last gathering had been only yesterday.

Everyone watched as they left, their gazes toward Zhang Ran filled with envy, as well as guesses about Zhang Ran’s identity!

Just as Zhang Ran was bringing the others toward the entrance, he suddenly remembered something. He turned to look at Tian Yaohui and beckoned to him, as if he had something to say.

Seeing Zhang Ran like this, Tian Yaohui was so angry his lungs nearly exploded. He originally did not want to go over, but he could not suppress his curiosity. He wanted to hear what Zhang Ran had to say at this moment.

Perhaps when Zhang Ran was feeling triumphant, he would reveal some useful information.

After Tian Yaohui walked over, Zhang Ran smiled and said to him, “Next time you want to know something, just ask directly. Don’t make it so complicated.”

Tian Yaohui did not speak. He only looked coldly at Zhang Ran.

“Do you know why I assigned you to the pharmaceutical industry back then? Your performance at the time could hardly be called professionally ethical,” Zhang Ran said with a chuckle.

This time, Tian Yaohui did not speak either. He simply waited quietly for Zhang Ran to continue.

“That’s because I was confident that even if the worst-case scenario happened—just like today—I would still be able to make you return to where you were before.”

Zhang Ran said these words very calmly, but within them was a confidence that made Tian Yaohui’s heart tremble.

After saying this, Zhang Ran did not delay any longer. He left the place directly with Prince Haiman and the others, leaving behind a noisy wave of discussion.

Tian Yaohui stood there somewhat absentmindedly. Today, he had achieved one of his goals. Zhang Ran had indeed revealed some of his foundation to him. But Tian Yaohui felt that it would have been better if Zhang Ran had not said anything. Now, because of Zhang Ran’s words, his heart had become somewhat chaotic.