Leng Ziqing's face turned beet red, nearly choking on her own saliva!
"Where did this child learn such nonsense! Go to sleep right now, and don't talk nonsense!"
Leng Ziqing chuckled and scolded, then fled the room as if escaping the scene of a crime.
Meanwhile, Tongtong's little brows furrowed deeper and deeper, murmuring like a little adult, "It's all over! Mrs. Qing is lovestruck!"
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Standing in the corridor, Leng Ziqing's heartbeat also sped up, the blush on her face not dissipating, as she gave a wry smile, "Xiao Chen has just come back, if I really feel the way Tongtong described, isn't that a bit too indecent?"
Leng Ziqing touched her forehead lightly, a gesture that made her appear even more charming and alluring, as she looked at her reflection in the mirror and took a deep breath.
"Anyway, sooner or later I'm going to be his woman! Just let nature take its course!"
After a mental struggle, Leng Ziqing touched up her makeup and then headed towards Xiao Chen's room!
Leng Ziqing opened her bedroom door and indeed found Xiao Chen sprawling carelessly on her bed, hands behind his head, looking completely at ease.
Seeing him like that, Leng Ziqing burst out laughing angrily, "You rascal, how did you know this was my room?"
"Just followed the scent!"
Xiao Chen chuckled.
Leng Ziqing rolled her eyes at Xiao Chen, then walked over to the wardrobe, took out five sets of brand-new men's pajamas, and handed them to Xiao Chen.
"I wasn't sure about your size now, whether you got taller or shorter, gained or lost weight, so I got five different sizes. See which set fits you!"
Xiao Chen was somewhat surprised, "You knew I was coming back?"
"Didn't you say you would come back when you left eight years ago? You said it, and naturally, I believed it." Leng Ziqing slowly sat on the edge of the bed, her eyes filled with tenderness as she looked at Xiao Chen, "So I've been well prepared for your return!"
Moved by her words, Xiao Chen took Leng Ziqing into his arms.
"Supporting Qingtian Group on your own all these years, you've had it tough!"
Qingtian Group was formerly the Xiao Family's enterprise; after Xiao Chen's parents disappeared, it was Leng Ziqing who had been managing it with care.
"Tough? Look at my life now, it's what countless women would envy. Living in such a luxurious villa, brand-name bags, brand-name watches; if I want to buy something, there's nothing I can't afford!"
Leng Ziqing spoke lightly.
Yet Xiao Chen knew that although Leng Ziqing seemed glamorous on the surface, outsiders could not understand the immense pressure she was under!
This strong woman would never complain to her man about how tough she had it!
"Alright then!" Xiao Chen didn't expose Leng Ziqing's front. Sometimes, actions speak louder than words. Now that he was back, he would make sure that Leng Ziqing would not have to suffer any grievances in the future!
"By the way, what's the deal with that girl?"
Xiao Chen thought about the earlier encounter with Tongtong and was somewhat puzzled, noticing she seemed to have a good relationship with Leng Ziqing, but he was certain he had never met her before!
As soon as Tongtong was mentioned, Leng Ziqing laughed softly with a bit of reproach, nudging Xiao Chen's chest, "Really, she's a young girl, and not only did you call her flat-chested, but you also bullied her. That's too mean!"
"She was the one who insulted me first!"
Xiao Chen retorted with a pout.
Seeing Xiao Chen playing the victim, as if he had suffered greatly, Leng Ziqing teased, "You're acting like you've been wronged, but the little girl didn't say anything! It's just that Tongtong is not very well-developed. If it had been a girl with a better figure, I'm afraid by the time I got back, you two would have already..."
As she spoke, Leng Ziqing's face turned red once more.
Xiao Chen chuckled without offering much of an explanation.
"Who exactly is that girl? Why is she living here?"
"She is the only granddaughter of Old Master Fang, Fang Wenjin!"
As the identity of Tongtong was revealed, Leng Ziqing's expression turned serious, "Her name is Fang Yitong!"
Xiao Chen frowned, "Fang Wenjin? Why does that name sound so familiar?"
"Jin Yang Society!"
Leng Ziqing enunciated each syllable distinctly.
At this, Xiao Chen raised his eyebrows, a glint of interest flashing in his eyes, "Old Master of the Society?"
"Exactly!" Leng Ziqing nodded, "Recently... Jin Yang Society hasn't been very peaceful!"
"So he entrusted his granddaughter to you?"
"Old Master Fang has only one son, who died early, leaving behind just this one blood granddaughter. Naturally, he treasures her greatly. Therefore, he never lets Tongtong get involved in the affairs of the Jin Yang Society, partly to protect her. With the recent troubles in the society, Old Master Fang feared the repercussions might affect her, so he temporarily arranged for her to stay with me," explained Leng Ziqing seriously.
Xiao Chen licked his lips, "I never thought that girl would be Fang Wenjin's granddaughter. Interesting..."
Speaking of Fang Wenjin, Xiao Chen had heard of him even before he went to Black Prison.
Truth be told, the old man was indeed a character. In his youth, he practiced martial arts. When the Japanese invaded, he took down quite a number of Japanese soldiers!
Fang Wenjin despised evil and was truly a man's man. Realizing his limitations, he founded the Jin Yang Society, attracting other martial artists to specifically deal with the Japanese!
Back then, Tianhai City was the one place the Japanese dared not provoke, all because of a single declaration from Fang Wenjin.
"I'm no immortal, nor can I save all the common folk, but on this patch of land in Tianhai, if one Japanese devil comes, I'll beat down one! If two come... I'll beat down a pair!"
After liberation, the Japanese left. However, with the passage of time, Jin Yang Society expanded its enterprises, even doing business in Europe and America!
Now, the Jin Yang Society keeps a low profile, but in Tianhai City, no one dares to cross Old Master Fang!
For a long time, Fang Wenjin has been a legendary figure in Tianhai City!
"Do you now have ties with the Jin Yang Society as well?"
Xiao Chen was somewhat curious. The previous Qingtian Group had no relations with the Jin Yang Society; obviously, this was an alliance Leng Ziqing forged on her own.
Leng Ziqing nodded, "Over the years, Old Master Fang has helped me quite a bit, and I get along well with Tongtong. Now, Qingtian Group has many business collaborations with the Jin Yang Society!"
Xiao Chen didn't say anything, but he silently admired Leng Ziqing!
She might have spoken lightly, but the process must have been incredibly arduous!
"Since you're back now, it's about time I took a rest. I'll leave Qingtian Group in the hands of its true owner from now on!"
Leng Ziqing stretched lazily, her lovely figure perfectly displayed before Xiao Chen.
"Leave it to me? What will you do then?"
Xiao Chen smiled faintly.
A gentle glimmer shone in Leng Ziqing's eyes, her voice softened considerably, and her cheeks flushed slightly...
"I'll just be the woman behind you then!"