Hao Ren was sitting beside Han Lingshi while the latter was driving with a red face, the former was dwelling in his head. The system had just announced that he has completed the task of winning the race.
*Ding: Host the task has been completed, you are rewarded with liquid funds of 1 billion yuan.*
Hao Ren raised his brow and could not understand the motive system behind this reward. Usually after task completion he would be given a skill or a talent, why was he given money?
Just when he was thinking about it, the system replied, *Ding: Host, the system rewards you with the things you need or might need. At the moment, you are expanding your business and this money would be helpful.*
Hao Ren nodded faintly as he thought, this made sense.
However, before he could think of the ways to make the best out of his money, the system went off once again, *Ding: Today, the host stepped up to beat someone for bad mouthing his wife, and to encourage the Host to be blatant and sharp when it comes to your wife and family, you are rewarded with a state of the art research center for advanced medicine and robotics development.*
Hao Ren sucked in a cold breath and Han Lingshi asked, "Are you okay?"
The young man looked at her and extended his hand to her as he asked, "Can you pinch me?"
Han Lingshi smiled and replied, "With pleasure."
She pinched the back of his palm hard and Hao Ren winced. He rubbed the back of his palm and thought internally, 'System, where is this research center located?'
*Ding: The location can be decided by the host.*
Hao Ren took a deep breath to calm himself and he leaned back in the seat, closing his eyes. If he managed to handle this nicely, his actions could have a drastic effect on the future of the world.
Hao Ren did not expect that the definition of an Omnipotent Husband would put him on such a path. However, he was well aware that treading on this path would be anything but easy.
A research center did not mean that it would get him quick and sure results. However, it would definitely consume money. As he was thinking about the future, the car reached the parking lot.
Han Lingshi saw him rubbing the back of his palm and felt guilty. She did not know what to do. Hao Ren turned his head and looked at her with a look of askance in his eyes. The lady shook her head and Hao Ren beckoned her close.
Han Lingshi leaned in but only for her lips to be claimed by Hao Ren. The slow lingering warmth spread through Han Lingshi's lips as she let out a breath in Hao Ren's mouth.
Hao Ren smiled and asked, "You used to work in the special forces, right?"
Heath nodded, and Hao Ren asked, "Do you have any more brothers who are looking for work? If they don't mind, I would like to hire them."
Heath was surprised and Hao Ren replied, "Brother Heath, I won't hide from you, the company is expanding and we are developing products that need to be protected. I don't trust anyone easily but since Lingshi has employed you, I would trust you. If you have any buddies you trust and need a job, you can ask them to contact the company. They will get the same treatment as you."
Heath was stunned but then he nodded and said, "Thank you, Young Master."
Hao Ren shook his head and replied, "I will have these brothers teach some young kids from various orphanages about self defense too on weekends. I hope they won't mind."
Heath shook his head and thumped his chest as he said, "We take pride in teaching the young ones about some basic skills."
Hao Ren nodded, and then told Heath to be ready in the morning and come along with him. Then he left to rest. Just as he entered the door, his mother called him. He picked up the call with a smile and Mrs. Hao scolded him, "Brat, have your wings grown tough after all these years?! How dare you drive so recklessly?!
What if you were to crash that car?! Also, who is this Donovan?! How did you humiliate him?! How can you do this and cause trouble to Lingshi?! Answer me, why don't you speak as fast as you drive, you useless offspring?!"
Hao Ren did not know if he should feel happy that his mother cared about him and his wife this much, or should he feel sad that she scolded him left and right. He took a deep breath and said, "Mother, can you take a deep breath and listen to what I have to say before you start firing?"
Mrs. Hao replied coldly, and Hao Ren narrated the situation to her. He then said, "Han Lingshi is not a small personality, as I think you should be aware by now. If you continue talking like this then don't expect your future in-laws to treat you good."
Mrs. Hao said, "You..."
But the next moment she calmed down and took a deep breath before saying, "You have learned how to talk back to your mother after you have tasted success. I command you to come and receive your punishment by family rules."
Hao Ren was stunned and opened his eyes wide as he heard this. He remarked, "I had no idea that you had the grace of an empress."
Mrs. Hao replied, "You are the black sheep of my family, stupid and ignorant. It is not my fault you did not know. If I had not fallen for Old Man Han, then today I might have been living a decent life."
Hao Ren sucked in a cold breath and asked, "Mom, you are so black-bellied, does Grandpa know?"
Mrs. Hao chuckled and spoke like a sinister person, "I learned all this from him only."
The call was disconnected, and Hao Ren went to bed shortly after he received a message from Han Lingshi about the venue for the breakfast meeting. He watched the ceiling and said, "Only Brother Heath is a good person, the rest just bully me. Hmph."