Gao Qiqiang!

He was actually at Chen Shuting's house.

Tang Ping felt a surge of blood rush to his chest. Could it be that even his presence couldn't stop Gao Qiqiang and Chen Shuting from being together?

Just as Tang Ping was about to get angry, Chen Shuting glanced at him from the doorway and said, "Come in yourself. You're such a grown man, why are you acting like a child? Do I have to invite you?"

Gao Qiqiang hurried over, grinning, "Hehe, Aping, you're back. Come, come in and sit down. Take a rest, I'll get you a glass of water."

His words made Tang Ping even more uncomfortable.

It's as if this is Gao Qiqiang's home, and Tang Ping has become an outsider. Doesn't Gao Qiqiang know that he and Chen Shuting have been having an affair for a long time?

However, he doesn't seem to care much about these things.

After entering, Tang Ping changed into slippers. While Gao Qiqiang went to get water, Tang Ping quickly pulled Chen Shuting aside and whispered, "What's he doing here?"

"How would I know?"

Chen Shuting was about to speak, but Gao Qiqiang brought over the water. She stepped on Tang Ping's foot and went into the room, calling out, "Xiaochen, let's go downstairs to swing on the swings, hurry up!"

A short while later, Chen Shuting brought Bai Xiaochen downstairs.

Only Tang Ping and Gao Qiqiang remained in the room. Tang Ping probably understood what Chen Shuting's attitude meant.

“Ah Ping, to be honest, I’m a little embarrassed to say this. During your time in Kyoto, Uncle Tai arranged a lot of things for me. Like the sand pits and construction sites that Bai Jinhan and Bai Jiangbo used to work for in Xu Jiang. I’m really doing pretty well now. All of this is thanks to you.”

Gao Qiqiang chuckled, paused, and then continued, "Hehe, if you hadn't rejected Uncle Tai back then, I wouldn't have had this opportunity. Going back further, we were running a fish stall in the market..."

Tang Ping knew there was something in his words, so he said directly, "Old Gao, there's no need for all that beating around the bush between us. Just say what you mean, I don't like being too verbose."

"Then I'll just say it directly."

Gao Qiqiang resumed his serious expression and said, "Aping, Uncle Tai has been secretly trying to match me up with Shuting, but I'm not stupid. I know about your relationship. These past few days, I've been just going through the motions, pretending to come here, all for Uncle Tai's benefit. I hope you don't mind."

"That's all?" Tang Ping asked.

Gao Qiqiang stammered, "Also, hehe, I just wanted to ask you, what do you mean by Shu Ting?"

Tang Ping frowned and asked, "What do you mean by asking that?"

Gao Qiqiang hesitated for a long time, then suddenly gritted his teeth and said, "If you're a brother, I'll be frank. Actually, Shu Ting is quite good. You know, such a good woman, A-Ping, if you didn't have feelings for her, I would definitely snatch her up. But if it's you, A-Ping, who has your eye on her, I, Gao Qiqiang, guarantee that I will not lay a finger on her. So, A-Ping, just tell me the truth today, what's going on? Give me a straight answer."

"Hehe, so that's what it was all about."

Tang Ping laughed, stood up, and said to Gao Qiqiang, "The truth is, Chen Shuting is my woman, so don't even think about it. Also, give me a message to Uncle Tai: if he wants to live a peaceful old age, he'd better behave himself. Otherwise, I'll have him buried anytime soon!"

“Ah Ping, what you said… went too far, really too far,” Gao Qiqiang said.

Tang Ping's face turned cold, and he said, "Tell him exactly what I said. I'm not joking with him. I could tolerate him before, but from today onwards, if he dares to bare his teeth again, don't blame me for sending him to his death early!"

"Okay, okay. Ah Ping, I'll be going now."

Gao Qiqiang chuckled awkwardly and left.

Uncle Tai is a cunning and treacherous man who bullies the weak and fears the strong. The weaker you are, the more he will oppress you. On the contrary, if you are more assertive, he will be afraid.

Moreover, Tang Ping now has the confidence to back it up.

If it really came down to it, Uncle Tai wouldn't have the guts.

Chen Shuting came up shortly after.

Tang Ping asked, "Where is Xiaochen?"

"Playing downstairs? What, did you two reach an agreement?" Chen Shuting asked as she tidied up the tea set.

Tang Ping said, "That old bastard Uncle Tai wants to use you to divide me and Gao Qiqiang, just like Xu Jiang and Bai Jiangbo did before, it's all about balancing things out. However, this time he's picked the wrong piece. I'm not a piece on his chessboard, but someone who's going to play the game."

Chen Shuting rolled her eyes at him and said, "It would be good if you could think that way. Look at the look in your eyes when you first came in. I thought you were going to kill someone."

"Tch, I'm not stupid. I figured it out the moment you stepped on my foot."

"However, you've embarrassed Uncle Tai like this, and he'll probably be unhappy. If we start fighting like last time, it'll probably be very troublesome."

Tang Ping looked nonchalant and said, "What's there to be afraid of? If a real fight breaks out, internet cafes and KTVs can be abandoned at any time. Factories can be moved to Handong Province at any time. I've seen the people of Mang Village not even bother with him. My Yuxueqing is a brand name. If we change the production location, orders will still be pouring in. What I'm worried about now is that idiot Gao Qiqiang. What if he really gets used by Uncle Tai and fights me? It'll be a lose-lose situation, and it won't be easy to end it."

Tang Ping is truly fearless now.

His biggest business is a soap factory. Even if the factory is smashed, it won't affect the Yuxueqing brand. Besides, Bai Xiaojie is back. They can just move to a different location, put up a different sign, and continue production.

The rest are all small industries, nothing special.

If a real fight breaks out, he won't care about these jars and pots.

Uncle Tai, on the other hand, has most of his construction group's projects in Jinghai. If he suffers any losses, he won't be able to withstand it.

Tang Ping was certain that Uncle Tai wouldn't dare to turn against him.

After chatting for a while, Tang Ping said, "When is dinner? I haven't eaten since I got back, and I'm hungry."

"You came here just so I'd cook for you, huh? Dream on! Let's eat out. I'm too lazy to cook today. I'll buy you a couple of decent outfits while I'm at it."

Chen Shuting immediately arranged the afternoon's itinerary.

The three of them drove to a restaurant for dinner, and then went shopping. Tang Ping usually disliked shopping, but Chen Shuting kept picking out clothes for him, so he felt embarrassed to leave.

From underwear to ties, belts, suits, trousers, and leather shoes.

Chen Shuting bought several of each item, and Tang Ping had to try them on before she was satisfied.

The trunk was completely filled with Tang Ping's things for the entire afternoon.

There was also a watch, which Chen Shuting paid for as well.

"Aren't you going to buy them yourself? What do I, a grown man, need so many clothes for?" Tang Ping complained.

Chen Shuting said, "Men over twenty should dress more maturely when they're out. Look at what you're wearing; people who don't know you might think you're a child."