Chapter 558

A Qin opened the car door.

Wu An hurriedly slipped inside.

A Qin drove the car, and before the villagers could reach the battlefield, he drove straight away.

Villagers watched Da Lao leave, shouting: "It's a Rolls-Royce."

"I knew I wasn't mistaken."

"Is the Rolls-Royce picking up A An?"

"Uncle Meng, is it A An who got into the Rolls-Royce and left?"

Old Meng was still sitting, slowly drinking tea; don't be fooled by his Yunnan‑style appearance—inside he was also very shocked.

"That's a Rolls‑Royce, you know."

He knew this was because, when he went to his son's house, he once happened to see his son's boss driving a Rolls‑Royce.

It was almost exactly the same as the one that had just picked up Wu An.

"A An is doing really well now."

"Xixi Village might be producing a dragon after all."

Old Meng sighed with emotion in his heart.

……

A long‑standing breakfast shop in town.

At nine in the morning, there weren't many people eating breakfast at this time.

Only Liang Rong, obviously dressed as an outsider, was eating; the table was full of various snacks.

He was enjoying his meal.

The seafood looked ordinary, but it had a distinctive flavor when eaten.

As he was enjoying it, a noisy sound came from the entrance; he turned his head and saw a group of young men and women walk in.

At the front were Shen Nan and Liu Wanwan, with Cao Zhiqiang and his girlfriend Lu Ling beside them.

If Wu An saw this, he'd know Lao Jiang was right—Shen Nan's girlfriend really is involved with him.

Earlier, Cao Zhiqiang and Lu Ling rushed to set him up with a girlfriend, introducing Liu Wanwan, which caused an unpleasant scene.

Later, Gu Anran's appearance made these clowns disappear for a long time.

Among these four, Shen Nan and Liu Wanwan are clearly the leads, while Cao Zhiqiang and his girlfriend are just supporting characters.

"Last night I had a late social engagement, so I got up late this morning, which is why I'm only arriving now."

"A Nan, it's fine." Liu Wanwan said in a coquettish tone, "We three don't have anything else to do, so waiting for you a bit is only natural."

"You're a busy businessman, yet in this situation you're still willing to free up time, drive your Audi and take us to the county for fun—we're grateful beyond words."

Shen Nan shook his head: "You can't put it that way."

"As my girlfriend you'd certainly tolerate me, but after all I still have friends."

"How about this: later when we go to the county to have fun, I'll pay for everything."

He sat down, spoke with great aplomb, and actually these words were meant for Cao Zhiqiang and the two of them to hear.

"Although you're hitching a ride in my car to go to the county, and I should of course do the same later, I'm a person who pays attention to detail and also has money."

Upon hearing this, Liu Wanwan was so happy she almost wanted to throw herself at Shen Nan.

"My boyfriend is so capable, he gives me so much face!"

"This is a hundred times better than that bastard Wu An!"

"A Nan, you're really good."

"Wealthy and thoughtful."

"All the men in the world put together still don't equal half of you!"

Liu Wanwan put her arm around Shen Nan's shoulder, giving him plenty of emotional value.

Opposite them.

Cao Zhiqiang and Lu Ling wore fake smiles, but it seemed they had been disgusted by this couple's behavior and couldn't bring themselves to laugh.

"Originally we were just going to the county to have fun and were feeling pretty good, but it turns out Liu Wanwan's ulterior motive isn't the drink—she's showing off her boyfriend!"

"Showing off is bad enough."

Cao Zhiqiang always felt that Liu Wanwan's boyfriend had ulterior motives.

"Why did she happen to pick someone from the same village as Wu An?"

"What a coincidence!"

As they chatted, Liu Wanwan voluntarily mentioned that Cao Zhiqiang and Wu An were classmates.

"Really?" Shen Nan asked, "How was Wu An in school?"

Cao Zhiqiang answered honestly: "His grades were excellent, and he was one of the few in the class who got into college."

Shen Nan smiled: "Right, there aren't many like that in our village either, but later he was expelled from school."

"He's doing okay now, working as a fisherman who goes out to sea every day."

"Actually, the project I'm currently undertaking in the village is meant to lead the villagers to prosperity so they won't have to risk their lives, struggling to make a living by fishing at sea."

Liu Wanwan praised: "Your ambition is truly grand."

"If that's the case, then Wu An won't need to go out fishing to make money in the future, and he'll owe you a debt of gratitude."

Shen Nan said: "Ah, 'debt of gratitude' is an exaggeration; actually, my grandfather was the old village head, who led the villagers to prosperity—this mission is in my bones."

Cao Zhiqiang lowered his head, curled his lip, "Damn, he's really good at pretending."

"What's more infuriating is that, faced with this pretentious jerk, he still has to put on a fake smile."

"There's nothing to be done; although he's putting on airs, he really does have ability, and with Liu Wanwan's connection he might be able to gain some benefits."

Could only endure

Liang Rong threw down his chopsticks

No appetite

He's a second‑generation rich kid, uh… to be honest, exactly how many generations of wealth he has, he himself isn't sure; in short, with his status, seeing someone show off nearby really annoys him

Just showing off, that's fine

Then go ahead and show off

What the hell, you're putting on a show over breakfast!

Liang Rong had already stood up to leave, but hearing them talk about Wu An, he sat back down

Liu Wanwan suddenly realized, and deliberately asked Lu Ling: "Lu Ling, Lu Ling, do you think Wu An is more impressive, or my boyfriend?"

Lu Ling's smile had already stiffened, she said: "That's definitely your boyfriend who's more impressive."

Liu Wanwan laughed and said: "Right?"

"Compared to A Nan, Wu An is far behind."

"Fortunately, when you guys introduced me to Wu An back then, I didn't agree to be with him."

"Otherwise, how could I have met a better A Nan?"

Lu Ling could hardly keep smiling

She was fortunate right now; if Wu An weren't here, she'd probably have to slap Liu Wanwan a few times

Your boyfriend showing off is fine too

How can you just open your mouth and say that?

My sister

Was it you who didn't agree back then?

Clearly, you're feeling ashamed of yourself

Cao Zhiqiang, although not particularly close to Wu An, after all they were classmates; hearing Liu Wanwan spout such nonsense belittling Wu An, he certainly couldn't speak up for Wu An, but he changed the subject, saying: "Let's not talk about that."

Let's order some food

We don't care; just don't let A Nan go hungry

Liu Wanwan nodded: "Right, right, right, A Nan, we'll just grab something to eat."

Shen Nan said: "For breakfast, the important thing is to eat well."

We're quite a few people; let's order a bit of everything

Okay?

Liu Wanwan nodded, smiling, and said: "I just like how generous you are; you have no idea how stingy Wu An is—he won't even spring for a meal."

Shen Nan raised his eyebrows: "There's more? That shouldn't be—he's recently made good money fishing at sea."

Liu Wanwan wore a look of disdain: "No matter how much he earns, it's still hard‑earned money."

Fishermen aren't as generous as you

Never mind that—look at your Audi; when you're out doing business, that car is your face, your status. Now look at what broken car Wu An drives.

Some people's poverty isn't fixed by money; it's in their bones—no matter how rich they get, they stay stingy