Chapter 185
Then let's see who's faster!
A group of people toasted each other, drank their wine in one gulp, and then said goodbye.
Whether it was winning over Ms. Zhang, causing He Cheng to lose his usual composure, or having Young Master Jiang follow him around like a shadow all night...
All of this allowed them to foresee that the Duan family would rise to prominence because of the current CEO, Mr. Duan!
It's easy to add flowers to brocade, but difficult to provide charcoal in the snow. While the Duan family is not yet at its peak, none of them want to miss this great opportunity!
While the group was amazed by Lingwu's beauty, it was her beauty, combined with her abilities and the capital she brought, that made her an irresistible trump card.
Now it all comes down to who's more sincere and faster!
As soon as Ling Wu stepped out of the banquet, Li Zhenzhen, who had been waiting at the exit, draped a coat over her shoulders.
The cool breeze and the heating canceled each other out, but there was still a slight chill in the air. Coupled with the intense social interaction, Ling Wu felt somewhat uncomfortable.
"I've prepared some herbal soup for you. We'll set off after you take it. Once we get back to the He family, please take a hot bath first, and then I'll massage your acupoints." Li Zhenzhen's face was filled with worry, but it was obscured by the night, so only her calm voice could be heard.
“Okay, but I won’t be going back to the He family tonight.” Ling Wu smiled gently.
It's time to leave for a few days.
Those two little devils need to learn a lesson. Let them know that it's okay to scheme for personal gain, but they can't scheme against her.
He Cheng should also recognize his current position.
Lingwu got into the car and drank the herbal medicine. The discomfort in her stomach caused by drinking alcohol was relieved by most of it. She said in a relaxed tone, "Let's go to Jingyuan."
Jingyuan was a private property left to Duan Lingwu by her grandfather, but she only learned about it after inheriting the company.
Fortunately, there is always someone to clean it, so you can move in anytime.
Li Zhenzhen watched Ling Wu finish the medicine and felt satisfied. "Madam is wonderful!"
However, after saying that, she blushed first, and then immediately turned her head to the driver and repeated: "Go, go to Jingyuan."
Not receiving a response from Ling Wu, Li Zhenzhen mustered up the courage to go see her.
The woman, who looked like a goddess under the car's interior lights, leaned against the window with her eyes closed.
Her eyes and brows were tired, yet they still radiated tenderness.
Li Zhenzhen silently took out a blanket and gently covered her with it.
The lady's body, which had been depleted for five years, was still not fully recovered despite the constant nourishment she had received.
Not to mention that the wife also always needs to handle company affairs.
Tonight may seem like attending a banquet, but it's actually about building connections, which is more mentally and physically exhausting than dealing with work.
Li Zhenzhen took out a pillow and placed it on the car window where Ling Wu was resting her head. Seeing that Ling Wu had fallen into a light sleep again, she whispered to the driver, "Please drive slowly and don't rush."
The vehicle moved smoothly forward, its headlights switched off. Li Zhenzhen, using the occasional streetlight, stared at Ling Wu's sleeping face, her expression somewhat dazed.
A week ago, she thought her dream of Chinese medicinal cuisine going global was out of reach.
But now, with his wife's help, this once-distant dream is on the right track. Now, all it takes is time for the dream to be within reach.
But she became increasingly greedy.
She greedily hoped that her wife would be healthy and happy every day.
——
Two sports cars sped along the track, the night wind ruffling their hair.
Just as the red sports car was about to reach the finish line, the black sports car suddenly accelerated and collided with the rear of the red sports car!
After feeling nauseous, the doors of both cars opened simultaneously, but neither crossed the finish line.
Jiang Zhi glanced at the rear of his sports car, at the spoiler that had almost been knocked off by the black sports car, and sneered.
"President He really does stop at nothing to win!" Jiang Zhi's gaze fell on He Cheng's solemn profile, and the sarcasm at the corner of his mouth deepened.
He Cheng leaned against the black sports car and lit a cigarette. "Being able to threaten the enemy while ensuring safety is not called ruthless, but strategic."
Jiang Zhi glanced at the cigarette in his hand with disgust. "A sports car isn't a woman, and Miss Duan isn't someone you can keep by strategy, as you claim."
He Cheng exhaled a puff of smoke, his smile no longer as dignified as before, but rather tinged with malice. "Don't forget that this is all under the premise of ensuring safety, and that premise is: she is my wife."
Jiang Zhi clenched her fists, angered by his shamelessness. "But have you fulfilled your responsibilities as a husband in these past five years? I know very well how hypocritical you are, He Cheng. There's no need for you to pretend in front of me!"
"So what? She's my wife, and that can't be changed." He Cheng's voice was tinged with a smile, carrying the joy and contempt of a victor.
It wasn't until Jiang Zhi punched He Cheng in the cheek that He Cheng pressed his tongue against his cheek and swallowed the bloody taste in his mouth.
He tossed aside the cigarette he'd only taken a few puffs of, his voice as cold and calm as ever, "After all these years, you still only know how to solve everything with violence."
But as soon as he finished speaking, he raised his hand and punched Jiang Zhi in the face!
In an instant, the two were locked in combat, neither able to gain the upper hand.
Finally, the two stopped fighting at the same time.
Jiang Zhi exhaled the metallic taste of his breath, "It's your own fault for not cherishing it. Don't blame me later."
"So what?" He Cheng wiped the sweet, metallic taste from his mouth without a care.
He bent down to pick up the half-stomped cigarette, patted off the ash, carefully put the tobacco back into the pipe, and then shaped it back to its original form.
He then used one hand to protect the cigarette and the other to relight it.
He took a drag, raised the cigarette flame towards the bright moon, and said, "See? As long as you take good care of it, even if it's broken or damaged, it will still... return to what it was before."
"Utterly ridiculous!" Jiang Zhi said, then turned and left without looking back.
It's one thing for him to race with this lunatic in the middle of the night, but to also listen to his ridiculous nonsense is just insane!
He Cheng, who remained where he was, leaned against the car and looked up at the bright moon.
The man was enveloped in smoke, and he closed his eyes, intoxicated by the haze, calming his mind.
A moment later, he threw down the cigarette, now only a butt, and crushed it with his leather shoe.
After retracting his foot, he glanced at the cigarette butt that was impossible to recover from and chuckled.
"I hope she won't end up like that."
He turned around and dialed a number on his phone.
——
Jiang Zhi, sitting back in the car, grimaced and glanced at the scenery outside the window, still cursing himself for being crazy.
When he answered the phone on vibrate, he shouted angrily, "Hello! Who is it?!"
[You brat! Who are you talking to?]
Jiang Zhi touched his nose, and couldn't help but groan in pain when he touched the sore spot: "Ouch, you old geezer, your son almost died!"
There was a moment of silence on the other end, then a serious voice spoke:
[That kid from the He family told me everything.]
Jiang Zhi rolled her eyes and was about to hang up the phone...
It was as if the person on the other end could see it: "[You brat! If you dare hang up on me, I'll tell your mom!]"
Jiang Zhi paused, "Spit it out!"
[You brat! I won't hold it against you, but I couldn't hide this from your mother, so she knows everything.]
Jiang Zhi swallowed hard. "What did my mom say? If she doesn't agree, it's no use! I've said I'm sticking with her! No one else can change my mind!"
There was a pause of a few seconds before a woman's voice, slightly more distant, came through:
[Hey old man, let me tell you, it would be wonderful if young ginger liked that girl! All my girlfriends know about it; we know exactly how He Cheng treats her!]
[Let Xiao Sheng Jiang boldly pursue him! Hahahaha, I used to think Xiao Sheng Jiang liked He Cheng! If I'd known I was wrong about him, I wouldn't have so easily criticized him all these years!]
[As long as he doesn't like He Cheng, it doesn't matter if he likes any other man! Not to mention he likes a girl right now! Yes! Let's beat that He family brat to a pulp, hahaha!]
I still remember how his mother scolded me back then. I wish I had hit her harder...
They started reminiscing about old stories.
Jiang Zhi felt both helpless and excited.
After hanging up the phone, he sent a message to He Cheng.
[It's no use telling the parents!]
What I'm trying to say is: you won't always win, and things won't always go your way.
Upon returning to the He family home and not seeing Ling Wu, He Cheng sat on the sofa.
When he heard the message notification tone, his usually calm demeanor turned urgent, but after seeing the message from Jiang Zhi, his eyes turned gloomy.
The brother and sister, who hadn't slept, went downstairs after negotiating with each other.
But when they saw that the figure under the living room lamp was not the familiar one, they both stopped in their tracks.
They exchanged a glance and saw disappointment and frustration in each other's eyes.
"Where are Dad and Mom?"
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