"So, you're inquiring about Xu Fangfang's various affairs in order to find a problem that they can't solve themselves, but you can, and use that as leverage to negotiate with them?"
Leng Yingying finally understood Qiao Gaoyang's thoughts.
“Yes, it’s all about human effort! Everyone has weaknesses, and they’ve actually been quite obvious. They just want money. The difference is whether you have to give them money once or many times to solve the problem,” Qiao Gaoyang said.
Problems that can be solved with money are not really problems.
"The thought of giving them money makes me feel disgusted..." Leng Yingying said through gritted teeth. She didn't want to give the Leng family a single penny. Given what they had done to the original owner of this body, giving them even a penny would be an insult.
But just as Qiao Gaoyang said, blood ties cannot be severed, and Leng Qisheng can always use this as leverage. Whether it's going to the military or resolving the issue through legal means, Leng Yingying is at a disadvantage in this regard.
The only way to break this deadlock is to sign a letter severing ties with the family.
However, to get Leng Qisheng to willingly sign the letter severing ties, it's impossible not to give them any benefits at all.
“Actually, they wrote me letters before, but I didn’t read them and just threw them away.” Leng Yingying suddenly said with a cold laugh. She was very curious. Although Qiao Gaoyang had witnessed Leng Yinghong “drowning” her, she was so cold-blooded towards her “family.” Did Qiao Gaoyang not have any thoughts about it at all?
“Qiao Gaoyang, don’t you think I’m cold-hearted? To be honest, with my current salary, supporting their lives shouldn’t be a problem…” Leng Yingying said.
“Leng Qisheng is capable of doing anything, why should you support his idle lifestyle?” Qiao Gaoyang didn’t hesitate for a second.
"Besides, is what they're doing is normal demanding? They're practically sucking your blood dry. How can this be your problem? If hitting people doesn't solve the problem at its root, I'd support you beating them up," Qiao Gaoyang said with a smile.
He was driving, and between words, he turned his head and gave Leng Yingying a smile.
Leng Yingying: "..."
[Why did I think...this kid was actually kind of handsome?]
Qiao Gaoyang was secretly thrilled, but pretended to be calm, thinking to himself, "Am I 'somewhat handsome'? I'm obviously incredibly handsome, the most handsome man in the world!"
[Not bad, this person isn't a complete virgin, so they're somewhat useful.]
Qiao Gaoyang: Isn't this evaluation too harsh? Is he just somewhat useful?
However, hearing Leng Yingying affirm herself in her heart, Qiao Gaoyang would have been ecstatic if he had any faults. He was so pleased with himself that he wanted to shout it from a loudspeaker everywhere.
"Then why did you stop me just now? I should have given them a good beating!" Leng Yingying said, gesturing as she imagined her fists landing on them, making them scream and cry.
“We’re still looking for their weaknesses, so a temporary disguise is necessary. If I don’t stop you, how can I create an image in their minds of someone who’s groveling before you and constantly trying to climb the social ladder? Right?” Qiao Gaoyang secretly observed Leng Yingying’s expression.
His words were seven parts truth and three parts a test.
"Oh...so, you think you haven't taken the position yet, am I right?" Leng Yingying knew that Qiao Gaoyang was doing it on purpose, so she said it on purpose as well.
In the realm of bickering, Qiao Gaoyang was no match for Leng Yingying most of the time.
"You should be glad I'm driving right now," Qiao Gaoyang said through gritted teeth. Otherwise, he wouldn't have said all that to her; he would have just kissed her, and even if Leng Yingying was quick-witted, she would have had to shut up.
However, Leng Yingying completely misunderstood the direction.
"Oh, so you want to fight me now?" Leng Yingying's tone was completely sarcastic.
It's not that she looks down on Qiao Gaoyang, but let's not even talk about Lu Zhengjun and Qiao Shouyan. If Qiao Gaoyang really got into a fight, he probably couldn't even beat Su Yueya and Qiao Xinruo. The only one who could "resist" him was Meng Yingxin.
And you still dare to lay a hand on her?
"No, no, how could I dare to offend Battalion Commander Leng?" Qiao Gaoyang said with a smile.
These were all just jokes, and no one took them seriously.
After a while, Qiao Gaoyang spoke again.
"Shadow, don't worry about this. Leave it to me. I'll handle it and give you a satisfactory answer," Qiao Gaoyang said.
Although he kept his eyes fixed on the road ahead and didn't look at Leng Yingying, Leng Yingying seemed to be able to feel his gaze.
Qiao Gaoyang would definitely not be as carefree and irresponsible as usual; he would be serious and stare at her intently with his beautiful eyes.
Thinking of that look in her eyes, Leng Yingying suddenly felt a jolt of electricity run through her body.
Am I possessed?
Upon hearing this thought, Qiao Gaoyang was startled and quickly turned to look at Leng Yingying.
"What’s wrong with you?"
"Huh?" Leng Yingying had just recovered from the shock that had sent a jolt through her body, and was caught off guard by Qiao Gaoyang's question. "What? What happened?"
Qiao Gaoyang looked her up and down, feeling that something was off, but he couldn't quite put his finger on it.
"Drive carefully, look at the road ahead, don't look at me." Leng Yingying reached out and pushed Qiao Gaoyang's head back.
She looked out the car window at the receding scenery, which resembled flowing lines. These lines merely passed through her eyes but did not enter her heart.
It seems...pretty good.
A faint smile appeared on Leng Yingying's lips as she tilted her head to feel the breeze coming in from outside the window.
Qiao Gaoyang: Not bad? What's not bad?
After sending Leng Yingying back, Qiao Gaoyang repeated to her that she should not concern herself with the matter and that he would handle everything.
"Don't worry, it will definitely be an outcome you can accept," Qiao Gaoyang said confidently, believing he knew Leng Yingying well enough.
"Thank you for your trouble." Leng Yingying didn't stand on ceremony.
Indeed, she didn't want to have any pretense with the Leng family, and even felt disgusted by the sight of them. If she could get rid of these vampires without showing her face and rely on Qiao Gaoyang, it would be perfect.
“You’re telling me this?” Qiao Gaoyang smiled and nodded toward the entrance of the military base. “Then you can go in first. Drive yourself; I won’t take you to your dormitory.”
"Okay." Leng Yingying waved her hand, telling him to be careful.
Qiao Gaoyang plans to use his connections to thoroughly investigate the Leng family. Only by obtaining more information about them can he strike precisely and achieve his goal in one fell swoop.
When they strike, they never do so; but when they do, they always succeed.
Back home, Qiao Gaoyang told his family about what had happened that day and shared his thoughts.
“Shadow can’t reconcile with them, so the best way is to get their signed severance papers.”
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