Chapter 017: Kidnapping or Scam

In the end, under Wang Bo's tough stance, the policy of the music café was implemented.

Barbara's gratitude toward Wang Bo knew no bounds.

Not only had he given her a new life, but he had also helped her pursue her dreams. Wang Bo's image had been deeply ingrained in Barbara's mind, and that was exactly what Wang Bo wanted.

After all, both Ya Zi and Chun Li are far too independent.

The difficulty of trying to take both women at the same time is too high.

Fortunately, Barbara was also a good woman—not only beautiful but also pleasant in character. That was why Wang Bo had used the image of a domineering CEO to embed himself deep in her heart.

Wang Bo believed that as long as he continuously strengthened his image as a domineering CEO, cherished Barbara, and made her unable to leave him, one day he could turn Barbara into his lover.

By then, Wang Bo could openly embrace women on both sides, fulfilling his life's ambition.

However, Wang Bo would not take the initiative to confess his feelings to Barbara.

Because in Wang Bo's view, his relationship with Barbara was like that of Tony Stark and Pepper Potts.

Wang Bo was responsible for living it up, while Barbara was responsible for helping him handle matters in life and career.

Hmm... sounds a bit scummy.

But it didn't matter, anyway Wang Bo had long accepted the fact that he was a scumbag; as long as he tried not to hurt the people around him, being a scumbag was fine.

After the two had settled their business matters, Wang Bo asked again, "By the way, have you found a new place to live?"

Barbara said somewhat awkwardly, “I’ve been busy with the coffee shop these past few days, so I haven’t had time to look for a place. So, boss, I might need to stay at the hotel for a few more days. But I promise, once I find a place, I’ll move out as soon as possible.”

"It's fine." Wang Bo was not at all concerned. "After all, you're working for me. There's no rush for a house; finding the right one is what matters most. Until then, you can stay at the hotel as long as you like."

"Thank you, boss." Barbara said gratefully.

"By the way, if you want to move into my place, I wouldn't mind either. My house is actually quite big," Wang Bo said half-jokingly.

"Hahaha, boss, you're so funny." Barbara laughed, not taking the words to heart at all.

Wang Bo shook his head and stood up from the chair.

"I'll be off now. Take your time with your work."

"Take care, boss."

"You're welcome." Wang Bo opened the hotel room door, walked out, and closed the door behind him.

He arrived at the elevator at the end of the hotel corridor. After waiting a moment, the elevator arrived, and with a crisp ding, the doors opened. A man in his fifties stepped out of the elevator.

The old man saw Wang Bo and looked astonished. "Nephew... nephew, didn't you say you'd be back tomorrow?"

Wang Bo: ???

Do I know him?

Wang Bo thought for a moment. He didn't know him. Did Wanming know him? Wang Bo thought again; it seemed that in the information Wanming had left behind, there was no memory of this person either.

The old man's face lit up with sudden realization. "Ah, I see, worthy nephew, you wanted to give me a surprise, didn't you? I have to admit, your surprise was quite something—it scared me."

“I…”

"Come, come, I've already booked a hotel room for you." The old man warmly interrupted Wang Bo, pushing him toward the room next to Barbara's.

"Here, this is the room. I've booked this hotel room for you, my worthy nephew. You'll stay here for the next few days. I've already spoken to the hotel staff, so rest assured."

The old man opened the door and pushed Wang Bo inside.

Wang Bo: ...

This old fellow is way too enthusiastic.

Only then did Wang Bo look up and say, "Old sir, you must have mistaken me for someone else. I am not your worthy nephew, and I do not know you."

The old man was taken aback and looked carefully at Wang Bo a few times. "You don't recognize me? I'm your Uncle Tang."

Wang Bo shook his head. "I really don't know you."

The old man took a closer look at Wang Bo a few times. No mistake, this was indeed the worthy nephew he knew. How could he not recognize me? They had only spoken on the phone yesterday.

Ah, I see.

My worthy nephew clearly said he would return tomorrow, yet he came back today, obviously wanting to surprise me. But he accidentally ran into me, so the surprise failed. He then pretended not to know me, intending to keep the surprise going.

People who come back from the United States really know how to have fun.

Old Tang, who thought he had seen through everything, smiled slightly and said, "Alright, nephew, you don't have to joke anymore. I know you are my nephew."

"No, no, no, I'm really not your nephew. You've truly mistaken me for someone else." Wang Bo was at a loss whether to laugh or cry.

"If you say you're not my nephew, then what's your name?"

"My name is Wan Ming."

"Life-risking? What father would name his child that? You're joking, aren't you? You just made that name up on the spot, didn't you, worthy nephew? I know you wanted to surprise me, but then you ran into me by accident and tried to deny it. That's fine, worthy nephew—your return is the greatest surprise of all."

Having confirmed once again that his own thinking was correct, Old Uncle Tang patted Wang Bo on the shoulder and said.

Wang Bo originally wanted to argue further, but Uncle Tang was unwilling to believe him.

Just then, a thought suddenly occurred to Wang Bo.

That's not right. I've already told him I'm not his nephew, but he insists on believing I am. This is either a misunderstanding or a conspiracy. If it's a misunderstanding, after explaining it several times, it should have been cleared up by now.

But he was unwilling to believe.

Then this is not a misunderstanding, but a conspiracy.

Wang Bo suddenly understood: someone had their eyes on him.

Wang Bo was not surprised by this—after all, the Daredevil he had replaced was just a low-level thug, yet he had become rich overnight. Anyone else would think Wang Bo had secrets.

More importantly, in this day and age, Wang Bo was so wealthy, yet he did not have a single bodyguard when coming and going.

This was completely different from those rich people.

In Hong Kong, kidnapping of wealthy individuals occurs frequently; many tycoons have been kidnapped, some returned safely, while others were killed. Therefore, when Hong Kong magnates go out, they are always accompanied by a large number of bodyguards.

Yet there was not a single person by Wang Bo's side.

If Wang Bo were a kidnapper, encountering such a nouveau riche who had neither bodyguards nor social connections, he would probably be eager to make a move on him.

So Wang Bo suspected that the man in front of him, who was pretending to be confused while knowing full well, was probably up to no good.

He mistook himself for some kind of worthy nephew, simply trying to steady himself and then kidnap himself.

Of course, maybe it's not kidnapping, perhaps it's some other maneuver, after all, swindlers have many tricks.