295: This Is a Disease

As Sophie said, Johanna was indeed quite persistent. After meeting Wang Cheng that night, she believed that both Old Locke and Emily accepted Wang Cheng and felt a sense of crisis. So, she wanted to find an excuse to go and visit them. However, when she found out that they’d all gone to their respective jobs, she decided to go to Wang Cheng's company instead. When Wang Cheng’s assistant said there was a woman looking for him sitting in the waiting room, he couldn’t guess who it was. He’d only been in Italy for three or four days, and so far, the only woman he knew and had a good relationship with was Sophie. When Wang Cheng walked into the waiting room and found out who his guest was, his reaction was silence.

Johanna?

Wang Cheng had only met this woman that one night. All they said was good night to each other, and never spoke again after that. He didn't think he had anything to talk about with this woman.

"Miss Johanna, did you come find me for something important?" Wang Cheng didn't bother to nod his head towards this 'guest', let alone politely start a conversation with her. If his guess was right, this woman came to speak to him about Chu Yifeng. He just didn’t know what position she thought she had in their relationship.

Johanna was a highly educated woman. Although her heart was now ugly with jealousy, she was well-mannered on the surface. She was very arrogant despite intruding in someone else’s business. Her pointed chin was raised to the sky, and her pride was similarly raised to its fullest. She asked Wang Cheng to sit down, regarding herself as the hostess.

"Mr. Zhou, you should be very clear on my purpose in coming, so I’ll speak directly. Leave Leon, the only person worthy of Leon in this world is me. I hope you understand; nothing good will come from your relationship with him." It was Wang Cheng’s first time meeting a woman who said such things to him while he was dating Chu Yifeng. It was very fresh, but it was also very annoying. Where did this Johanna get her confidence? Or was she just living in her own world, thinking that the earth revolved around her?

"Miss Johanna, I want to know, from what standpoint are you saying this to me? As Leon's girlfriend or fiancée? Because as far as I know, Leon has no girlfriends or fiancées. If it's just as a friend, then you’re reaching too far. As an admirer..." Wang Cheng amusedly looked at her and mocked, pointing at his own head, "I can only advise you to visit a doctor, being that self-righteousness is also a disease."

"What conditions do I need to fulfill for you to leave Leo?"

Johanna clenched her fists and met Wang Cheng’s gaze with a fierce light. She didn't know Wang Cheng very well, so she didn't expect the other party to react so aggressively. This was out of her expectations. However, she also knew that she couldn't be too angry, or else she’d fall into his traps. Her education did not allow her to act too airheaded.

Wang Cheng shrugged, "I heard that one side of your family are nobles, so you must have some money, right?"

"You want money? Name a price." Johanna smiled contemptuously. She knew that her conditions would definitely impress him. Just now, she’d thought he would be difficult to deal with, but it turned out he wasn’t all that.

"I don't want much, just one hundred billion." Wang Cheng casually picked a number.

Johanna's expression twisted to anger, she felt like she was being pranked. "One hundred billion? Are you kidding me?"

Wang Cheng stared at her and smiled. "Me, kidding you? No, no, I don't have the skills for that. In my heart, your Leon is worth that price. By the way, I shouldn’t forget to mention, the price is not in RMB, but in euros."

100 billion euros was worth over 700 billion yuan, only super enterprises had that kind of money. However, that was if all kinds of assets were included. If they were looking for straight-up cash, even super enterprises might only be able to pay half the price. As for the assets of Johanna’s family? Wang Cheng was afraid that they couldn’t even pay a thousandth of it. It was no wonder she thought that Wang Cheng was playing tricks on her.

Wang Cheng was just trying to show her that Chu Yifeng was a priceless treasure in his heart, immeasurable by money. She wanted to smash him with money? What a stupid decision.

"Since you're being so childish, we have nothing more to talk about." Johanna stood up and stared at Wang Cheng with dark eyes, "Mr. Zhou should be careful in the future, I wouldn’t want anything to happen to you."

Wang Cheng had received Sophie's advice before, so he was mentally prepared for Johanna’s tricks. He crossed his legs and gave a slight smile. "Thank you, Miss Johanna, for your concern, but my luck’s always been pretty good. However, you should be more careful, yourself. You’re so pretty, but your heart is so black; fate might be unsatisfied."

Johanna snorted and arrogantly walked away.

A luxurious limousine was parked in front of Johanna, who exited the building. A man in a suit and white gloves stepped out from the passenger seat and respectfully stood in front of her.

"Miss."

"You stay and keep an eye on him, keep me informed of any developments."

"Yes, Miss." The man in the suit bowed.

Johanna left in the limousine.

At five o'clock in the afternoon, Chu Yifeng wasn’t able to pick Wang Cheng up as he usually did. So, after getting off work, Wang Cheng went to the Eimer headquarters to find him. He didn't drive, so he basically commuted with Chu Yifeng. Chu Yifeng had already instructed the front desk that if a gentleman named Zhou Cheng went to find him, he was to be directly sent upstairs.

The secretary smiled and took him outside Chu Yifeng's office, and left after telling him that the president was inside. Wang Cheng pushed open the door and walked in, to see Chu Yifeng working in front of a huge floor-to-ceiling glass window. A hard-working man was the most handsome. Chu Yifeng didn't need to look up to know who it was. "Wait a moment, I’ll be done soon."

"Take your time, I'm not in a hurry." Wang Cheng ate the afternoon tea and snacks served by Chu Yifeng’s subordinate, so he was not very hungry. Those from abroad valued their afternoon tea, so when the time came, Eimer would always send someone to buy the tea and snacks. Wang Cheng didn't know it, but they’d always brought his share, just in case.

Wang Cheng walked to the floor-to-ceiling window. Eimer’s headquarters was located on the tallest building in the office complex. From so high up, the cars below looked like ants.

"By the way, why haven’t I seen Fang He? Doesn't he also work on this floor?"

“You didn’t run into him just now? He and Charlie left work, even before me," Chu Yifeng replied without raising his head. Wang Cheng half-laid on the desk in front of him and said with a smile, "You, the president, are left to work overtime alone? Their salary must be deducted!"

Chu Yifeng nodded seriously. "That’s reasonable."

Half an hour later, Chu Yifeng finally completed his work. His secretaries, who accompanied him in working overtime, were also relieved, packing up and preparing to leave work. They were all surprised to see the figures of two men leaving together. After all, the president had always left on his own.

After the car left the underground parking lot, the man in the suit who was keeping an eye on Wang Cheng came out from behind a pillar. He immediately took out his phone and reported Wang Cheng's whereabouts to Johanna. Johanna was furious when she found out that Wang Cheng and Chu Yifeng were leaving work together, almost to the point of dropping her phone. She let the man in the suit continue watching Wang Cheng, so that he could determine his daily schedule.

As soon as Wang Cheng and Chu Yifeng entered the gates of the Eimer house, a bright figure rushed towards Wang Cheng. However, they weren’t successful in reaching their target, because Chu Yifeng intercepted them.

"Leon Ge is so annoying, why are you stopping me? I just want to talk to Cheng Gege." Sophie struggled but was unable to break free. She had no choice left but to plead, this big vinegar bucket was really annoying.

"Just talk, don't do anything else." Chu Yifeng didn't believe her.

Sophie rolled her eyes, "Alright, alright, I'll just listen to you."

As a result, after Chu Yifeng let go of her and the three of them went to the living room, Sophie immediately sat next to Wang Cheng, hugged his arm, and rubbed cheeks with him.

"Cheng Gege, I heard that that woman Johanna went to find you today. Did she treat you well?"

After hearing Sophie’s words, Wang Cheng finally knew why this little girl was so enthusiastic today. Before he even told Chu Yifeng, she actually received the news. He didn't think Sophie would find someone to follow him. Based on what she said about Johanna, it was more likely that people were concerned about her whereabouts.

Chu Yifeng frowned when he heard this, "Johanna went to find you? Why didn't you say anything?"

Wang Cheng gave him a blank look: "There was nothing to say. Your admirer wanted me to leave you by throwing money at me, but when I so kindly stated a price, she lost her temper and threw a fit. If she couldn’t get the money, then she couldn’t get the money, it was her own fault for so arrogantly saying that I could name any price in the beginning."

Sophie covered her mouth and snickered, "Cheng Gege, what was your price?

Wang Cheng said solemnly: "Not a lot, just 100 billion euros. I say, if she is so poor that she can’t even pay this amount of money, why was she shameless enough as if she could pay anything? Isn't that stupid?"

Sophie couldn't care less about maintaining the image of a lady, she laughed until her stomach hurt. She could already imagine Johanna's expression at that time, it must’ve been absolutely brilliant. Unfortunately, she wasn’t present at the time, otherwise, she would definitely add a few more hidden insults. Who let her be so arrogant? She was obviously little more than a down-and-out aristocrat.

"Cheng Gege, you are too powerful. You know, the assets of Johanna’s family have been wiped out throughout the years. It is said that their assets only amount to two or three hundred million yuan, and they were squeezed out of the highest class a few years ago. Now, they’re just sitting on an empty title. If not for the noble blood in them, many people would not actually want to associate with that father and daughter pair."

"Oh oh oh, she’s only relying on old money? No wonder she dreams of catching your Leon Ge."

This particularly resonated with Sophie, as if she finally found someone to share her findings with. She frowned: "Well, I've long suspected that the reason why Johanna wants to be Leon Ge's wife is only because of the Eimer family’s money and power. She doesn’t seem to really like Leon Ge at all."

Chu Yifeng found that he couldn't insert himself into their conversation at all, and could only shake his head helplessly.

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