Chapter 270 Dinner Date
"Lanxin, I know you're not ready yet," Guan Jingshen interrupted her. "But I will wait for you, no matter how long it takes."
After hanging up the phone, Fang Lanxin looked at the night view outside the window, her heart filled with mixed feelings.
She was well aware of Guan Jingshen's feelings for her.
But she really couldn't give him an answer right now.
When she got home, Huo Qibang and Huo Siya were waiting for her in the living room.
"Mom!"
Huo Siya saw Fang Lanxin and immediately ran over.
"Mom, I heard you went to arrest someone tonight?"
Fang Lanxin took off her coat.
"The news travels fast."
"Mom, what happened?" Huo Qibang walked over, his face full of worry. "Did someone threaten you?"
Fang Lanxin sat down on the sofa and briefly recounted what had happened that evening.
After hearing this, Huo Qibang's face turned very ugly.
"Huo Zhenxiong, he's practically asking for death!"
"Don't be angry." Fang Lanxin patted Huo Qibang's hand. "He's already learned his lesson."
"But Mother..." Huo Siya bit her lip. "What if there's really danger tonight?"
"There won't be any danger," Fang Lanxin smiled. "I already had Huo Wen arrange the manpower; the other side can't cause any trouble at all."
Huo Qibang and Huo Siya exchanged a glance, both feeling relieved.
"Mom, you must tell us if something like this happens again," Huo Qibang said earnestly to Fang Lanxin. "We're family; we should face it together."
"Okay." Fang Lanxin nodded. "I promise you."
The next morning, as soon as Fang Lanxin arrived at the company, Huo Wen came in with a report.
"Mr. Fang, Li Cheng has confessed everything." Huo Wen placed the report on the table. "He said that Huo Zhenxiong has been secretly contacting other shareholders, trying to unite against you."
Fang Lanxin opened the report and quickly skimmed through it.
"Huo Zhenxiong really won't give up."
"Mr. Fang, should we strike first?" Huo Wen asked tentatively.
Fang Lanxin put down the report and leaned back in her chair.
"Need not."
"Let him keep jumping around. I want to see what other tricks he can pull."
Huo Wen nodded.
"I see."
Fang Lanxin picked up the documents on the table and began to handle company affairs.
But she knew in her heart that Huo Zhenxiong's actions this time were just the beginning.
More trouble awaits her next.
But it's okay.
She was able to manage the Huo family with great success in her previous life, and she can do the same in this one.
And this time, she will not let anyone hurt her or her family.
My phone vibrated.
Fang Lanxin picked it up and saw it was a text message.
"Madam, are you free tonight? I'd like to invite you to dinner. —Ling Ye"
Fang Lanxin looked at the text message, and a smile unconsciously crept onto her lips.
This kid is really persistent.
Fang Lanxin stared at the text message on her phone screen, her fingertips lingering on the screen for a few seconds.
She wanted to refuse.
But when she thought of Ling Ye's stubborn eyes and his unwillingness to give up in the living room yesterday, she suddenly changed her mind.
Some things really need to be made clear.
She replied, "Okay, 7 p.m., same place."
After sending the text message, Fang Lanxin put down her phone and continued working.
Huo Wen knocked on the door and came in, holding a document in his hand.
"Mr. Fang, this is the latest financial statement."
Fang Lanxin took it and flipped through it.
"How's the accounting for the second wife's side coming along?"
"It's almost all cleared up," Huo Wen replied. "We've taken over several projects from Huo Zhenxiong. However, there's one project that's a bit troublesome."
What project?
"That plot of land in the western district." Huo Wen paused, "That land was originally acquired jointly by Huo Zhenxiong and the Li family, but now the Li family is not very willing to cooperate."
Fang Lanxin closed the file.
"The Li family?"
She remembered that the Li family was an old ally of the Huo family, but their relationship had remained lukewarm over the years.
"Make the arrangements. I'll personally meet with the Li family tomorrow."
Huo Wen nodded and left.
Fang Lanxin leaned back in her chair and rubbed her temples.
The Li family will be a tough hurdle to overcome.
But it has to be done.
At 6:30 p.m., Fang Lanxin left the company on time.
The driver drove the car to the entrance of a private club.
This is a place Ling Ye frequents; Fang Lanxin had accompanied him here a few times before.
She got out of the car and went inside; Ling Ye was already waiting in the private room.
"lady!"
Ling Ye saw her and immediately stood up.
He was wearing a black casual suit today, and his hair was styled. He looked much more mature than usual.
Fang Lanxin sat down opposite him.
Have you ordered yet?
"I ordered." Ling Ye smiled nervously, "They're all your favorites."
Fang Lanxin didn't say anything, but picked up her teacup and took a sip.
Ling Ye looked at her and tapped his fingers lightly on the table a few times.
"Madam, are you... still angry with me?"
"No," Fang Lanxin put down her teacup. "I just feel there are some things I should make clear to you."
Lingye's body stiffened for a moment.
He could tell.
Fang Lanxin was rejecting him.
"lady……"
"A-Ye, let me finish," Fang Lanxin interrupted him. "You're a very good kid, talented and driven. You're sure to have a bright future."
"But we're really not a good match."
Ling Ye gritted his teeth and clenched his fists.
"Why is it inappropriate?"
"Because of age, because of status, because..." Fang Lanxin paused, "...because I don't want to hold you back."
"Delay?" Ling Ye suddenly laughed, a bitter smile tinged with his voice. "Madam, do you know, I've never felt that you're delaying me."
I like you because you are you.
"Not because of your status, not because of your wealth, and not because of anything else."
"I just like you as a person."
Fang Lanxin fell silent.
She hadn't expected Ling Ye to be so blunt.
"Ano..."
"Madam, I know what you're worried about." Ling Ye leaned forward, placing his hands on the table. "You're worried about my age, about what others will think, and about whether my actions are just a momentary impulse."
"But I'm telling you, I don't care."
"In my life, Ling Ye, I have never given up on anything I've set my mind on."
Fang Lanxin looked at Ling Ye, and an indescribable feeling welled up in her heart.
The boy's persistence left her somewhat at a loss.
"Ah Ye, you're still young..."
"I'm not young anymore!" Ling Ye interrupted her, his voice urgent. "Madam, I'm eighteen years old. I know what I'm doing!"
"I'm not a child, I don't need you to protect me, I just want to protect you!"
Fang Lanxin was stunned.
Ling Ye stood up, walked to her, and knelt down on one knee.
"Madam, please give me a chance?"
"Let me prove to you that I can do it."
Fang Lanxin looked at Ling Ye, her throat tightening slightly.
She opened her mouth, but didn't know what to say.
Just then, the door to the private room was pushed open.
Huo Siya stood at the door, holding her phone, her face full of shock.
"Mom?!"
Fang Lanxin and Ling Ye turned their heads at the same time.
The atmosphere froze instantly.
Huo Siya looked at Fang Lanxin, then at Ling Ye kneeling on the ground, her mouth agape.
"Am I... am I too late?"
Fang Lanxin held her forehead.
It's over.
This is hard to explain.
Ling Ye remained calm, stood up, and dusted off his knees.
"Miss Siya, you've come at the perfect time."
He turned to look at Fang Lanxin, a smug smile on his face.
"I can have you as a witness."
"I, Ling Ye, love your mother."
Huo Siya was completely dumbfounded.
She looked at Ling Ye, then at Fang Lanxin, and remained speechless for a long time.
Fang Lanxin took a deep breath and stood up.
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