chapter 47 Son of the Wind

The grand living room of the Song family mansion was bustling with activity. Old master Robert Song, along with his brothers Theodore and Ray, and a group of Song family relatives, were all gathered around an esteemed guest. This guest, around 27 years old, was dressed in a perfectly tailored suit. He wore a pair of delicate gold-rimmed glasses perched on his nose, exuding an unmistakable aristocratic air. He was none other than Yves Luo, the third son from the prominent Luo family in the provincial capital. While the Song family held some status in ZhongHai City, in the southern regions, or even throughout all of Huaxia, they were considered relatively less influential. The Luo family, on the other hand, was a powerhouse in the provincial capital, standing several notches higher in societal rank. Robert looked at Yves with a warm smile and inquired, "Young Master Luo, what brings you to ZhongHai City with such leisure?" Yves smiled and replied, "ZhongHai City is a fine place with great potential for development. I'm planning to establish myself here." Robert widened his eyes, surprised. "While ZhongHai City is commendable, it can't quite compare to Tianhai City. The Luo family holds an extraordinary position in the provincial capital, boasting a variety of resources. Why would Young Master Luo venture so far from home?" Yves calmly stated, "I prefer not to rely on my family. I intend to make my way and achieve something substantial to show my father." Robert chuckled, "I see, Young Master Luo, it seems you're poised to make quite a splash in the business world of ZhongHai City!" Yves modestly responded, "Mr. Song, you give me too much credit. I've come up with a learning and hands-on approach. Also, I chose this city because there's someone here I can't forget." This piqued the interest of Robert and the others. They eagerly inquired about the person who held such a special place in Young Master Luo's heart. With a smile, Yves revealed, "I studied at ZhongHai City University back then, and I was classmates with your Miss Pauline. Over the years abroad, she's the one person I can't get out of my mind. By the way, where is Pauline? Why haven't I seen her?" Robert and his family were wide-eyed, astonished by Yves' revelation. They never expected that the person Young Master Luo couldn't forget was Pauline! Robert was both excited and awkward. He was thrilled that Young Master Luo had taken a liking to Pauline, but it was also uncomfortable because Pauline and her family had been cast out of theirs. Theodore spoke up first, "Young Master Luo, you may not be aware, but Pauline insisted on marrying a man of no substance, even at the cost of severing ties with our family." Ray added with regret, "Indeed, she's now with Noah and even has a child. She's no longer worthy of Young Master Luo's concern." The whole Robert family was filled with regret. If Pauline hadn't ended up with Noah, they could have married her off to Yves, which would have been a splendid opportunity. To become in-laws with the wealthy Luo family from the provincial capital was something many could only dream of. Robert and the others delicately explained to Yves that he and Pauline were no longer a possibility. However, to their surprise, Yves responded, "I've heard about Pauline's experiences over the years. She was violated by a drunken man and gave birth out of wedlock. Initially, she was prepared to raise the child on her own. But that drunkard Noah dared to show up. Out of kindness and for the sake of the child, she chose to be with that wastrel." Yves' gaze sharpened as he continued, "I don't mind Pauline's past. I'll get rid of Noah, give Pauline happiness, and hope that she can reconcile with all of you." The Robert family, upon hearing this, showed expressions of excitement and elation. Robert eagerly grabbed Yves' hand and exclaimed, "Excellent, Young Master Luo! If you can get rid of that wastrel Noah, we're willing to welcome Pauline and her family back. Furthermore, I promise to marry her to you. Our Song family and your Luo family will become in-laws." Theodore, however, expressed concern, "That scoundrel Noah may not have any other talents, but he's managed to fool my second brother's family completely. I'm worried that Pauline won't agree to separate from that wastrel." Yves squinted and calmly stated, "Uncle, you can rest assured. Chasing away Noah and capturing Pauline's heart, leave that to me." The members of the Song family were all smiles, giving their unanimous approval. After chatting for a while longer, Yves left the Song family estate with his entourage. As they drove away, Shadow, the skilled driver in charge, couldn't help but say to Yves, "Third Young Master, is Pauline worth all this trouble?" Yves adjusted the gold-rimmed glasses on his nose, squinted his eyes, and replied, "Naturally, I have no intention of truly marrying her. However, she recently secured a major project in ZhongHai City, which promises substantial profits. If I win her over, this project will essentially be mine." Eyes widened, Shadow exclaimed, "So, Young Master Luo, you're planning to use her for your gain!" Yves smirked faintly, "Of course. I've come out on my own, and I intend to achieve noteworthy success in the shortest time possible. Pauline will serve as an excellent stepping stone. Once I have control over her company and projects, marriage will be a non-issue. Besides, she's not bad-looking, so indulging in this kind of affair isn't a bad idea." Shadow grinned suggestively, "Then allow me to congratulate Young Master Luo in advance on his double success in love and wealth!" Ningda Company, downstairs. Nine thousand nine hundred and ninety-nine vibrant roses were arranged on the ground in the shape of a huge heart. In front of the heart-shaped display lay a convertible Maserati worth over two million. Standing in front of the Maserati was a handsome man dressed in a white suit. He had a pair of gold-rimmed glasses perched on his nose, exuding the air of a high-class executive. He held a bouquet of roses, waiting with a gentle smile at the entrance of Ningda Company. Pedestrians on the street couldn't help but stop and watch. Many female onlookers whispered in excitement, "Oh my, it looks like some wealthy young man is about to make a romantic confession. How charming!" "A wealthy young master. That Maserati alone is worth over two million!" "What's even more impressive is that he's not only rich and young but also very romantic. He prepared nine thousand nine hundred and ninety-nine roses. That's truly thoughtful." This man in the white suit was none other than Yves. He was currently waiting for Pauline to come out of the company, as it was already quitting time at Ningda Company. He was prepared to sweep Pauline off her feet with this romantic gesture. Soon, Pauline, dressed in professional attire, emerged from the company. Her hair was elegantly tied up, with two strands of hair framing her cheeks, giving her an almost goddess-like aura. Seeing the ground covered in roses shaped into a heart, the Maserati, and the man in the white suit holding flowers, Pauline was momentarily stunned. She thought it was another couple making a romantic gesture and quickly moved aside to give them space. However, to her surprise, the man in the white suit approached her with the bouquet of roses. She recognized him instantly and exclaimed, "Yves." "It's me, Pauline!" Yves came up to her, his eyes filled with affection. "I just returned from studying abroad, and all these years, I couldn't forget about you. I came to find you as soon as I got back. Pauline, I like you. Be my girlfriend!" Pauline was taken aback. Back in college, Yves was the student council president, and she was a member of the student council. Besides that, they had no other interactions. Why was Yves now claiming he couldn't forget about her and confessing his feelings? She was about to refuse, to tell him that she wasn't interested and that she had a husband and child. But before she could speak, the roaring engine of a supercar echoed through the air. Instinctively, everyone turned their attention to the source of the supercar's engine noise. What they saw left them all in shock, their mouths hanging open in disbelief. A Pagani Zonda, worth over thirty million, appeared in their view. The Maserati on the scene instantly seemed insignificant in comparison to the Pagani Zonda. What left everyone even more astonished was that the Pagani Zonda didn't slow down at all, it zoomed past. It rolled over the roses scattered on the ground by Yves before coming to a screeching halt beside Pauline and Yves. Yves stared wide-eyed, a mixture of shock and anger on his face. The car window rolled down, and to Pauline's shock, she discovered that the person driving the Pagani Zonda supercar was none other than Noah. Noah furrowed his brows at Yves, then turned to Pauline and said, "Wife, get in the car. Let's go home." "Oh, okay!" Pauline turned to Yves and said, "" Pauline got into the car, and Noah drove off in the supercar, leaving behind the envious gazes of countless onlookers. It wasn't until Noah's supercar disappeared from view that Yves snapped back to reality. He looked at the roses scattered on the ground and the curious glances from passersby. His face turned as red as a beet, and his eyes filled with resentment.