Hao Ren and Han Lingshi retired to their bedroom for the night, and after a few minutes, Hao Ren said, "Lingshi, how about this?"
The two of them discussed something in hushed voice, and gradually fell asleep in each other's embrace. The next morning, Hao Ren woke up before Han Lingshi and began to follow his routine. Today they had to see off Han Lingxue as the girl was leaving home.
After breakfast, they greeted the old couple and left the house. In the car, Han Lingshi asked, "About what you said last night, do you think our actions will go smoothly? There are many families in the capital who has the right to the top of the pyramid. They might not watch us do as we please."
Hao Ren nodded while driving, "I know, that is why we can find alliance too. In this dog bites dog world, we can totally thrive by taming a few dogs for ourselves."
Han Lingshi spoke skeptically, "Ren, in this world, humans are not the most loyal creatures."
Hao Ren smiled and replied, "There is no eternal friend or eternal enemy, only eternal benefit. That is what these big families think about all day long, the benefit. They will line with us as long as they can see benefits."
Han Lingshi nodded and said, "It just so happens I know the perfect way to get you in the upper circle."
Hao Ren asked in surprised, "What is this way?"
Han Lingshi replied, "There is a charity event being held at the moment, we can go there. It would do you good."
Hao Ren sighed and replied, "The gathering of the rich and snobby."
The girl chuckled at his expression, but did not say anything in return. They arrived at the Han Family mansion, the flight was scheduled in the noon, which left enough time for the two of them to prepare for the charity dine.
Hao Ren came in the living room after parking the car, and found Yue Shi making tea for everyone. He stepped up and said politely, "Mom, let me do it."
Yue Shi was surprised but then she nodded with a warm smile on her face. Hao Ren was fluid in his motions and served the tea to all the elders, when suddenly, Han Lingshi came over and said, "Lingxue does not want to go back."
Hao Ren raised his head to look at her and asked, "What happened?"
Han Lingshi smiled and said, "You are to blame for it. Who told you to spoil her with a car? Now she is upset because she would have to leave the vehicle here."
The ever so silent second aunt said, "I will go and deal with her."
Hao Ren quickly held her hand as he happened to be next to her. He spoke with a calm smile, "I will coax her, Second aunt, do not worry."
Hao Ren chuckled and said, "Go, pack up, we are leaving soon."
After a few minutes, Han Lingxue was ready and apart from Lady Xia, only the young couple towed behind to see her off. The young girl had greeted everyone with a big smile on her face before leaving home. It was not that they did not want to come, but Han Lingxue did not wish to end up sentimental at the airport.
...
After seeing off Han Lingxue, the young couple came to a mall. Hao Ren needed a suit to wear for the occasion. Han Lingshi had prepared a gown earlier for the event. As the two of them walked in the mall, many people looked at them. Suddenly, Hao Ren said, "How shallow it is that to do good for the society one must suit up. Tch, I swear the shenanigans of the rich annoy the hell out of me."
Han Lingshi smiled and said, "You only look at the main purpose of the gathering but neglect the indirect gains. You only said that the rich only care about the benefit, and to show that you can bring them benefit, you would have to dress up like someone who can dish out what they need."
Hao Ren sighed, "I understand the logic, but why can't the world be a better and simple place?"
Han Lingshi was holding his arm as she replied, "Because, humans are tools to the desire and they screw up everything. That is why, the world is screwed up."
...
After one hour, Hao Ren was dressed in a classic black tuxedo, and Han Lingshi was wearing a gown that complimented the tuxedo. The two people looked as if they have been carved out of jade stone.
*Ding: Host, you are following your wife to the charity ball. You must show her that you are not scared of giving your all for the sake of those who need it. Spend as much as you can, and win exciting rewards."
Hao Ren rolled his eyes and said, 'Materialistic world.'
*Ding: Host, you should not misunderstand, but every living thing in this world is driven by some selfish motive. You too, wanted to be rich and famous before marrying Han Lingshi. The system acknowledges that you have turned over into a new leaf but you have to admit that you were a scummy piece of work in the beginning.
So, while you are a materialistic person, please do not judge others, or you would end up becoming the one you hated the most, a snob.*
Hao Ren took a deep breath to calm his mind, and followed Han Lingshi out of the mall under the watchful gaze of the people. Han Lingshi had taken him to a dresser and make-up artist's saloon. She did not need any make up or anything, but Hao Ren could use a grooming session and in all reality, the young man was akin to be a rough diamond, which was carved by the artist.
The two of them got inside the car and Han Lingshi asked, "Are you ready to turn the tides?"
Hao Ren smiled and replied, "With you beside me, it will be a quick work. I wonder if they would kneel before us when we leave that venue."
The duo chuckled as Heath drove the vehicle with cold sweat on his forehead. This couple was eating away is life span, and they were hell of a scare together.