chapter 8 Hannah Yang===

Leaving Chloe Song's place, Alexander Xu headed straight to his office. The vast office housed nothing but a computer and a bedroom, without even a single file present. It seemed that previously, this 'Young Master' had treated the vice president's office more like a hotel! He booted up the computer and started searching for the small island where he had carried out his last mission. On the satellite map, that unnamed island had already ceased to exist! There were only a few scattered reports about the island, vaguely mentioning a joint military exercise conducted by multiple countries in the vicinity of the island... A military exercise? Would a military exercise involve the use of a small nuclear bomb? It was clear that the events that transpired on that island had been deliberately obscured. Such a massive explosion, in this age of advanced information technology, couldn't have gone unnoticed. Yet, it was all covered up with a mere military exercise! The person or people wanting him dead must possess enormous power. He was determined to find out who was plotting against him from the shadows and what their ulterior motives were. Shutting down the computer, he lay on the bed, deep in thought, planning his next moves. Currently, he had little power, and investigating this matter would be extremely difficult. Only a few people who had the authority to investigate could be trusted, and he couldn't risk exposing his identity to others so easily. However, he was not without advantages. Probably, everyone thought he was dead. His current identity as the playboy Alexander Xu was the perfect cover, and nobody would connect him with 'Azure Dragon.' This way, he too was lurking in the shadows. To unravel the entire incident, he needed to proceed step by step. Right now, it was crucial not to reveal his identity and to slowly regain his strength. His current physical condition was too weak, his current strength not even a third of what it used to be. He could handle ordinary experts, but against those monstrous entities, he feared he wouldn't last more than a few moves! Resolved, Alexander Xu leaped out of bed. Although he was different from the previous playboy, one thing remained the same: both of them detested staying in a dull and monotonous office. Descending to the lobby, Alexander Xu, heedless of the surrounding gazes, drove off in his sports car, leaving Prosperous World Group under the watchful eyes that seemed to bid farewell to a plague. On the 49th floor, William Xu opened the window, watching his son drive away. He shook his head in resignation. Although his son seemed more sensible than before, he still showed no interest in taking over Prosperous World Group. The vast enterprise of Prosperous World Group, who should he entrust it to? "If only Chloe Song were really my daughter-in-law!" He mused, setting aside her background, her exceptional business acumen alone could safeguard the Xu family's foundation. Alas, it was a pity. After this incident, his son and Chloe Song were probably like fire and water. Just now, someone reported that the young rascal had kicked open Chloe Song's office door. He wondered what they had quarreled about. ... Alexander Xu drove his sports car, but the speed was embarrassingly slow. He wasn't in a hurry, preferring to enjoy the roadside scenery. Nowadays, the less wealthy were crammed into the city center, while the rich moved to the suburbs. Not to mention anything else, but the environment was definitely much better in the suburbs! He couldn't help but internally remark: Rich people really know how to enjoy life! Holding the steering wheel with one hand, Alexander Xu stretched his other hand outside the car, savoring this moment of peace. Previously, he was always on edge, spending most of his time on missions or striving to enhance his abilities. Times like these were rare! Thinking about his current life, a smile crept onto his lips. Being a prodigal son wasn't too bad, at least he didn't have to be constantly on edge, always ready for action. Many people on the street, seeing Alexander Xu like this, wished they could rush up and give him a beating. Driving a sports car in such a manner was a sheer waste! Ignoring the glares of passersby, Alexander Xu leisurely drove towards the Xu's Villa. "Bang..." While enjoying this rare moment of peace, he suddenly felt the car shake violently, followed by a loud crash. His car had been hit, skidding uncontrollably forward for more than ten meters before finally coming to a halt. His car was rammed? "Even if they're annoyed at my slow driving, there's no need to ram my car..." Alexander Xu muttered, speechless. He opened the car door and stepped out, intent on confronting whoever dared to hit his car. The culprit was an ordinary minivan, which, perhaps due to the collision, had lost control and crashed into a roadside tree. The minivan's windshield was shattered, and a bloodied head protruded from it. Alexander Xu walked over and put his hand on the other person's neck. His pulse almost stopped and he looked like he would not survive. The fatal cause was the fragment of the windshield that should have been inserted into his temple. This was a case of resentment against the rich! Alexander Xu's lips twitched. He patted his body, intending to call the police. After searching for a while, he realized his phone was missing. He then remembered that his phone had been smashed by Chloe Song's bodyguard, and since he was immediately hospitalized and then detained, he hadn't had the chance to get a new phone... Passersby and vehicles stopped to watch the spectacle of an expensive sports car being rammed by a minivan. "Wow, look, the owner of the sports car is unscathed. Luxury cars are just different..." "How about a luxury car? If it gets hit, won't it break down?" Another person said sourly. Passersby took out their mobile phones and stopped to take pictures. At this moment, they felt a sense of revenge! Fortunately, a few people reacted and called the police one after another. Now that someone has called the police, Alexander Xu saves himself the trouble. The person who hit his car is also dead. It is estimated that this loss is in vain. Besides, he is not short of money to repair the car. The protective measures of the sports car were good. The back was smashed, and a lot of the force of the impact was removed. Alexander Xu was unscathed, but the sports car probably needed to be sent for overhaul. Jumping back into the car, Alexander Xu sped away, significantly faster this time. He had no desire to be hit again. Back at Xu Family, he noticed an additional car in the courtyard, indicating the arrival of a guest. The Xu family's servants, seeing their young master return in the damaged sports car, displayed unsurprised expressions. This wasn't the first time the 'Young Master' had been involved in a car accident, but this time it seemed he was the one who got hit. Hearing the sports car, Grace Fang hurried out of the villa, followed by a beautiful woman. Standing together, they resembled a pair of sisters. The first thing that caught one's eye was the woman's fair, straight legs - full and lustrous, with a skin as smooth as jade. Any man would find it hard to keep his hands off such beauty. She appeared to be around the same age as Alexander Xu, standing there with an air of elegance and dignity. Her large, clear, and bright eyes sparkled charmingly; her slim eyebrows expressed a mature charm with every frown and smile. A delicate nose and small mouth, her face glowing like jade. She wore a pink square-neck short dress, exuding an aura of efficiency and simplicity. A casual blue thin belt tied around her waist served as an adornment, complementing her proud chest and tall stature, making her figure exceptionally graceful. Her beauty was in no way inferior to Chloe Song, or rather, in the eyes of Alexander Xu now, this beauty before him had a far greater appeal than Chloe Song. Both were beauties, yet they emanated different vibes: Chloe Song was cold and noble, radiating a sense of inaccessibility, while she was knowledgeable, elegant, and gentle, involuntarily drawing people closer. "Alexander, what happened? Another car accident? Let me see, are you hurt?" As soon as Grace Fang saw the wrecked sports car, she knew her son must have crashed again. However, she was not concerned about the state of the car, but only if her son was injured. "I'm fine, just the car is damaged," Alexander Xu replied with an indifferent smile. The beautiful woman, seeing Alexander Xu's careless demeanor, became instantly infuriated. She stepped forward, pointed at his nose, and loudly scolded, "You're being utterly irresponsible! You've just been discharged from the hospital, and now you're back to reckless driving. Do you want to worry your family to death?!" Not many dared to scold Alexander Xu, and even fewer could make him accept it quietly. This beauty was one of the rare few, or rather, the only one! "Sister, it really wasn't my fault this time. I was driving properly when someone else hit me. It was just bad luck, and the car is still there. You can check if you don't believe me…" Alexander Xu said with a wronged expression, feeling an inexplicable stirring in his heart. His fortified heart seemed to have cracked a little, a sensation he never experienced even with Chloe Song. Although he knew he shouldn't harbor any other thoughts towards this beautiful woman, he couldn't help but want to look at her more. This beauty was Alexander Xu's cousin, Hannah Lin, a renowned beauty of Tianhai City, twenty-seven years old. During her university years, the line of her suitors could stretch down several streets! However, a month after graduating from university, she defied her family's objections and resolutely married a nondescript policeman, her high school classmate — Andrew Yang. Their relationship began with the cliché of a hero saving a damsel in distress. After spending a week together, they got married at lightning speed, much to the chagrin of numerous young talents and straining her relationship with her family to an all-time low. Soon after the marriage, they had a daughter, living a harmonious and comfortable life, though not as affluent as the Xu family. Andrew Yang was also a rising star in the police force. Within a few years after graduating from the police academy, he became the captain of the Tianhai City Criminal Police Squad and was one of Alexander Xu's former pillars of support. Many had doubted their whirlwind marriage, but now, after five years, they remained in a harmonious and respectful relationship, silencing the skeptics. The former Alexander Xu, who wouldn't listen even to his parents, would always heed his cousin's words. No matter how arrogant and domineering he was in front of others, he always showed a gentle and refined demeanor in front of his cousin.