Chapter 26: Investigation

Translator: Cold Love

Editor: Hot Hate

Chapter 26: Investigation



The next day, at Sali restaurant.

The commotion that happened yesterday night had caused quite a ruckus. Unfortunately, the assailant had already left when the hotel security rushed to the scene.

Rumors had it that the incident was not a minor one, even an ambulance came. Moreover, a person was carried down from the top floor, his injuries were quite grievous.

Ever since the opening of Sali restaurant, never had such a nasty incident happened before.

It was not because of their tight security but due to the fact that the majority of the diners were influential people. Every one of them enjoyed a high social status, hence, how could they start a  fight over a small matter?

Hence, after the happening of the incident, the restaurant manager did not have a good night sleep.

In the morning, he received a phone call, asking him to cooperate with the investigation.

When he reached the restaurant, none of the staff were there yet since it was only 9 am. Only a few apprentice chefs were busying themselves by moving the fresh vegetables into the kitchen.

In the spacious restaurant, 2 men were dressed in a black suit as they quietly stood there.

If both of the suited men all had sunglasses on, they would give off a sci-fi  [Men In Black] vibe.

The both of them presented their identification pass.

Before the manager could even identify the unit and name, both of them had already kept it back. Next, they proceeded to ask about the incident that had transpired.

The restaurant manager felt slightly curious. He clearly wrote down his statement last night so why was there people still asking about it.

However, looking at the 2 overbearing men in suit, he knew that it was better if he did not offend them. Therefore, he honestly told them what he knew all over again.

Actually, he was not at the balcony at that point in time. All he knew was what he heard from the attendants.

It was said that 2 men were quarreling and the one that assaulted the other broke the wine-display long table in one slap.

The two of them argued for a while more before the assailant made his move.

According to the attendants’ description, before they could even catch a glimpse of the assailant’s move, the victim was already beaten to the point of flying and finally crashed into the fence.

One slap to break a long table? One kick to make a person fly 2 to 3 meters? Moreover, the injuries were so severe that an ambulance was needed?

Initially, the restaurant manager was suspicious about it. However, the 2 attendants that were present at the scene both said so. Thus, he could only tell the police this.

As for whether the police would, believe it or not, he could no longer care about it.

After listening to the restaurant manager’s account, the 2 suited men requested the manager to bring them to the balcony.

At the balcony, the broken long table was still there and hence, they directly walked towards it.

One of them squatted at the crack where the table had split. After observing carefully, he took out his phone and took a few pictures.

As for the other person, he roughly found the place where the incident took place under the restaurant manager’s description.

They observed the scene for a while and after recording down a video, they decided to leave.

Meanwhile, the restaurant manager worriedly asked, “Officer, that person yesterday…is he okay?”

After all, Sali restaurant was one of the few restaurants in Zhong Hai city with one Michelin Star. They could not risk ruining their reputation due to a sudden awful incident.

“Not dead yet.”

One of the men in black coldly leave behind these words and left, leaving the dazed restaurant manager all alone on the balcony.

“Not dead yet?”

The restaurant manager blankly stared at the 2 departing figures. After thinking for a while, he was suddenly enlightened as dreadfully muttered to himself, “Means he has not stopped breathing?”

… … …

Chen Xi did not go out today and instead, he accompanied the little kiddo to read books the whole morning.

During that time, Lin Xuan and Ning Qiu Tong called him.

Lin Xuan had confirmed Zhao Yuan’s condition.

It was said that Zhao Yuan’s injury was extremely grievous, one of his feet was already at death’s door.

Fortunately, due to his family’s wide connections, they managed to invite a resident physician to operate on Zhao Yuan overnight, eventually, saving him from stepping into the afterlife.

Although his life was spared, he was still in a coma and it was uncertain when he would recover.

Lin Xuan was extremely worried that Chen Xi would be arrested by the police. Hence, she relentlessly advised Chen Xi to leave Zhong Hai and to lie low.

After all, Zhao Yuan is still alive. Intentional assault and intentional murder are of 2 different nature.

As long as Chen Xi was not caught, she might have an idea to negotiate privately with Zhao Yuan once he recovers.

He could tell that Lin Xuan was extremely distraught because of this incident. Hence, to make her have a peace of mind, Chen Xi pretended to accept her suggestion by saying that he would leave with Nian Nian in a while.

Lin Xuan relaxed upon hearing that and once again reminded Chen Xi to call her if he met any obstacles.

After he placed down his phone, Chen Xi felt a bit regretful.

He was not regretful of the strength of that kick, he was, however, regretting that his actions last night were a bit reckless.

Due to staying in the Tian Xuan world for too long, killing had become akin to instinct.

Hence, when Zhao Yuan provoked him again, and even mentioned Qin Ruo Ying these 3 words, he immediately lost control and even leaked a killing intention.

Thinking back, if he could keep his cool and leave the balcony first, he could take down Zhao Yuan when there was no one around. Naturally, there wouldn’t be any repercussions after that.

Like a primordial person suddenly appearing in present society.

He had to always restraint himself. This feeling made him quite uncomfortable.

Chen Xi was a bit surprised that Zhao Yuan was still alive.

That kick of his is not any weaker than an impact from a car.

Should I finish him off?

While teaching the little kiddo how to read, Chen Xi seriously considered this question.

Not long after ending the call with Lin Xuan, a call from Ning Qiu Tong came.

Although Ning Zhong Guo had taken the pill and his condition ameliorated, as long as his illness was not cured, Ning Qiu Tong could not relax. Hence, she sincerely plead Chen Xi to begin his treatment as soon as possible.

Chen Xi thought for a while. The police might come anytime and although they can’t catch him, it might give Aunty Zhang quite a scare.

In order to not worry her, Chen Xi considered before asking, “I injured a person yesterday. Serious injury. He is still within the danger period. Can it be settled?”

Ning Xiu Tong was stunned for a while before replying immediately, “Can you tell me the exact details of the situation?”


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Chapter 25: Daughter

Translator: Cold Love

Editor: Hot Hate

Chapter 25: Daughter


Outside Kang Ju district.

Ning Qiu Tong suddenly knelt in front of Chen Xi.

Other than making the sneaky Lin Xuan felt extremely astonished, her sudden move had also made Chen Xi felt slightly flabbergasted.

Similar to many rich second generation heirs, her family background was outstanding and she was healthily brought up under the shade of her parents.

Moreover, she had an exceptional capability to sustain herself, hence, no matter how much effort others put in, people her age still could not match her rapid growth. They could only follow behind her and stare at her back as she flew higher and higher, like the myriad bird of the Nine Heavens.

However, this had also given her a sense of superiority.

The sense of superiority was the behavior of her self-consciousness.

Hence, when Ning Qiu Tong believed that Chen Xi was a swindler back at the hospital, no matter what Chen Xi did, later on, she would still affirm that Chen Xi was spouting lie after lie to set the trap.

Actually, having these kinds of thoughts were still pretty normal. After all, there were several hospital swindlers that had used a chain of lies to swindle people, causing them to run around in circles.

Ning Qiu Tong was at fault in only believing in her own judgement. After making the judgement, she would even refuse to test her judgement, strongly believing that Chen Xi was a swindler.

Ning Zhong Guo also did not trust Chen Xi. However, he would at least do some research about it, therefore determining whether the medicine Chen Xi had sold him was effective or not.

Chen Xi glanced at Ning Qiu Tong, feeling somewhat surprised.

Honestly, he would never have thought that this arrogant woman would adopt this kind of method to beg for forgiveness.

However…

Chen Xi did not plan to forgive her.

If an apology was enough, what use were the police for?

Hence, Chen Xi no longer responded to her and directly walked past her.

Ning Qiu Tong knelt on the floor. Her face turned ashen as she bitterly begged, “You are also a father, I hope you can understand how I feel as a daughter. It is I that is arrogant and ignorant, it is I that do not know the immensity of heaven and earth. I sincerely apologize to you, please don’t take your anger out on my father because of me…”

“If it is because of me that my father is now suffering at death’s door, I really don’t know how to continue living in this world..”

“I’m begging you, please save my father…”

With tears flowing out of her eyes, Ning Qiu Tong heavily bowed her head down.

As if he was moved by Ning Qiu Tong’s words, Chen Xi glance at the sleeping little kiddo that was peacefully lying in his chest and finally stopped.

He softly sighed and turned around and looked at Ning Qiu Tong.

Ning Qiu Tong felt that something had changed.

While kneeling on the floor, she slowly raised her head. That pitiful and helpless expression could not help but tighten one’s heart.

That exquisite makeup was ruined due to the tears. A faint black line stretched from her eye sockets to her chin, which was obviously the trace of her tears.

When she saw Chen Xi turned around, she immediately became emotional.

Like a person who had fallen into the water, she finally grabbed onto the last straw of hope.

When she sensed that Chen Xi’s attitude had softened a little, she knelt on the floor as she desperately nudged 2 steps forward. She then slightly lifted her beautiful tear-stained face and thought about what to say so as to completely move Chen Xi.

She moved her mouth. But after struggling for a while, she still swallowed the words.

Followed closely, she knelt her head down once again.

She knew that actions were more effective in touching a person’s heart than words.

“Stand up.”

Looking at her peeling off the layers of shell, Chen Xi heart finally softened. She was such a filial daughter, even willing to abandon her pride so as to save her father.

“I will cure your father’s sickness.”

Chen Xi gave a firm reply.

However, when Ning Qiu Tong heard Chen Xi’s promise, she still stared at Chen Xi, as if in a daze.

Her facial expression froze in place, she was not as elated and excited as she had imagined.

In the next moment, she burst into tears.

She knelt on the floor as she covered her face with her hands. Soon after, she started bawling out loud like a child.

Due to the commotion, a few of the neighboring apartments even opened their windows to see what all the clamor was about.

Chen Xi was unclear of her internal struggles, hence, he had no idea what happened to her.

At this time, the little kiddo woke up due to the noise.

She used her tiny hands to rub her eyes and after stretching lazily while being carried, she immediately caught sight of Ning Qiu Tong’s bouts of sobbing.

The little kiddo immediately indicated Chen Xi to put her down.

After Chen Xi placed her onto the floor, the little kiddo immediately ran towards Ning Qiu Tong. She patted her shoulders with her tiny hands and thoughtfully said, “Big sis, don’t cry. Grandma has said it before, girls will become ugly if they cry too much.”

Perhaps, due to the effectiveness of the little kiddo’s consoling, Ning Qiu Tong gradually stopped her crying.

She attempted to rub away her tears and under the effect of the tears, she could only roughly see the little kiddo’s appearance.

The little kiddo walked in front of her and suddenly reached out her hands and hugged her head. Next, as if she was an adult, she sweetly comforted her, “Big sis, don’t cry. Nian Nian will play with you.”

“Thank you…”

Ning Qiu Tong hugged Nian Nian’s petite figure.

Although she was still sobbing sporadically, a trace of a smile that was seldom seen appeared on her face.

… … …

After a while, Ning Qiu Tong left.

After receiving Chen Xi’s reply, she could finally remove the chains of guilt and remorse that had made her suffered.

“Papa, why was big sis crying?”

“Maybe because she misses her father.”

Chen Xi carried the little kiddo as they walked in the silent district.

After hearing Chen Xi’s reply, the little kiddo immediately kissed Chen Xi’s cheek, making out a ‘ba ji’ sound. Next, she used her tiny hands and tightly hugged Chen Xi as she muttered, “Big sis is so pitiful. She misses her papa but her papa is not by her side.”

Hearing that, Chen Xi fell into a daze before seriously asking the little kiddo, “Did Nian Nian cry when she missed her papa back then?”

“No, I didn’t!”

The little kiddo frowned as she pulled a face. Then, she loudly exclaimed, “Grandma has said before, girls cannot cry. If they cry too much, they will be ugly when they grow up!”

“Ah it makes sense when Nian Nian grows up, she will definitely be a big beauty. So you cannot cry in the future ah, if not you will become ugly.”

“Hmph, I won’t cry!” The little kiddo tilted her head as she displayed a proud appearance.

After reaching home while carrying the little kiddo, Chen Xi realized that Aunty Zhang was already asleep.

Due to his phone in power off mode, Aunty Zhang’ calls could not get through and hence, she decided to sleep first.

Chen Xi silently carried Nian Nian to the bathroom as he used a warm and damp towel to wipe the little kiddo’s face.

“Grandma is already asleep. Nian Nian will sleep with papa, okay?”

“I want papa to tell me stories!”

“Papa will tell you the story of the ugly duckling, okay?”

“Okay!”

After lightly washing up, Chen Xi carried the little kiddo to the bedroom as he proceeded to tell her the story of the ugly duckling.

The story was not long, but before Chen Xi could finish, the little kiddo had already fallen asleep.

The moonlight was like water as the night breeze flowed mellifluously.

Looking at his daughter sleeping on the spot Ying Ying used to sleep, a tinge of sorrow surfaced in his heart.

Maybe a few years ago, Ying Ying was also in this room and just liked him, she also silently watched her sleeping daughter…

This is his home.

He was away for a long period of time and even lost the most precious thing in his life.

Hence, no matter what happens tomorrow, he would not leave.


TN: Feeling a bit downcast like Chen Xi right now. Thanks for all the support!

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Chapter 24: Apology

Translator: Cold Love

Editor: Hot Hate

Chapter 24: Apology


After leaving the building, Chen Xi prepared to call a cab home. However, Lin Xuan was adamant about driving both of them home.

Since Chen Xi was unable to win her in an argument, he could only carry the little kiddo and sit in the car.

On the way home, Lin Xuan wanted to say something but stopped herself from doing so. Looking at her anxious and restless behavior, Chen Xi smiled and asked, “What’s wrong?”

“Sorry…I had no idea things would turn out like this. I wouldn’t have called Lu Lu over if I knew.”

“It’s fine. Didn’t she apologize to you already? It is only a coincidence, who would have thought that we would meet Zhao Yuan there?”

Lin Xuan submerged into silence for a while before worriedly asking, “Zhao Yuan, he…will be okay, right?”

She had seen Zhao Yuan’s condition, otherwise, she would not have been so scared to drag Chen Xi away.

After saying that, Lin Xuan immediately thought of something and quickly clarified, “I’m not worried about him. I’m just scared that if something happens to him, you will be in trouble…”

It’s more than just troublesome.

Article 234 of the Law clearly states that:

Those who committed Intentional physical harm to the victim shall be sentenced to a maximum of 3 years imprisonment, detention or restriction.

If the victim is severely injured, the offender will serve a maximum of 10 years and a minimum of 3 years imprisonment.

If the victim is deceased or severely mutilated, resulting in damaging disabilities, the offender will serve a minimum of 10 years, life imprisonment or be given a death sentence.

All Lin Xuan could do now was to pray silently, hoping that Zhao Yuan would be fine.

If it was just a light injury, she could help Chen Xi plead for forgiveness and come to an agreement, solving the matter privately.

However, she personally witnessed Zhao Yuan spitting out blood and guessed that it was not as simple as a light injury…

The current Chen Xi had no power and standing. Furthermore, he even had a child with him.

If he was really imprisoned, what would happen to the child?

“Chen Xi, why don’t I send you to the train station now? You can bring Nian Nian to your native home so as to lay low for a bit. Zhao Yuan’s origin is not simple, I bet he won’t let you off so easily…”

The more Lin Xuan thought about it, the more afraid she got. Hence, with a face full of concern, she suggested her own opinion.

“It’s okay, don’t worry. Since I have made my move, that means that I am prepared for what comes next. Just relax.”

Chen Xi smiled as he comforted her. Then, he slightly hugged the little kiddo tighter.

Lin Xuan thought that Zhao Yuan had suffered some light injuries, however, Chen Xi was very clear just how destructive that kick was.

With this kick of his, it was likely that Zhao Yuan would be at death’s door soon.

While Chen Xi carried Nian Nian, he turned his head and looked out the window.

The small cheek of the sleeping little kiddo was reflected in the car window, making her seemed extremely adorable.

Through the window, Chen Xi glanced at the flashing neon lights, his gaze comparable to a knife. That piercing gaze was like the wintry of the 12th lunar month, threatening to tear apart the pitch black night sky.

Zhao Yuan would never have thought that due to a moment of him being itchy mouth, he had opened a Pandora Box.

… …  …

After a while, Lin Xuan and the father and daughter par arrived at Kang Ju district.

After Chen Xi got off the car, Lin Xuan rolled down her car window and said with concern, “If you need anything, immediately call me. I know a few people in Zhong Hai, they might be able to help.”

“Relax, it’s alright.”

Chen Xi smiled at and waved at her before turning around, and walked towards the small district.

She waited until Chen Xi left before nervously taking out her phone and sent a message to Wang Lu, asking her about Zhao Yuan’s condition.

If it was not serious, she could still help Chen Xi to settle this matter.

Even if she had to pay a price she would not hesitate

After sending a text message, Lin Xuan started the car and was ready to leave.

However, she suddenly saw that Chen Xi was still standing at the gate of the district.

It was already 10 at night, the dance squad at the district square had long dispersed. The surroundings were very quiet and faint sounds of televisions could be heard from the apartments.

Under the illumination of the lamp at the district gate, Chen Xi’s shadow was stretched.

In front of him stood a lofty woman.

After some detailed scrutinization, Lin Xuan discovered that the woman was extremely beautiful.

That woman was talking to Chen Xi and she seemed to be quite emotional.

Lin Xuan felt that the woman looked very familiar however she could not remember where she saw her before.

Driven by curiosity, Lin Xuan stopped the car and opened the car doors. She sneakily leaned over, wanting to eavesdrop on their conversation.

At this moment, a shocking scene unraveled in front of Lin Xuan.

… … …

Chen Xi came to the district gate while carrying Nian Nian.

At this time, a woman appeared.

She had waited for an extremely long time and in that moment when she saw Chen Xi, she immediately stood up from the chair and brisked in front of Chen Xi, blocking his way.

When Chen Xi heard that familiar ‘da da’ sound, he knew who the person was without looking.

Ning Qiu Tong was still forever displaying that proud and arrogant manner.

Poised in an expensive and black long dress, wearing a pair of sharp high heels, her face applied with an exquisite make up and adorned with precious ornaments…

Even in a first-tier city such as Zhong Hai, she was still that proud and arrogant queen.

Although she had waited outside the district gate for an entire 3 hours just to meet Chen Xi, she still maintained that usual look and arrogantly raised her chin.

“Mr Chen, I want to discuss with you.”

Due to the absence of Ning Zhong Guo, Ning Qiu Tong did not hold back and exhibit her other side.


This side of hers would not throw a tantrum, cry or even lower her head.

Hence, she came here to negotiate with Chen Xi.

That woman was 1.68m. After standing on a pair of high heels of 10cm, her height was nearing that of Chen Xi’s.

Chen Xi glanced at her and said, “Sorry, my mood is not good today. I don’t want to discuss.”

After saying that, Chen Xi immediately walked towards the small district.

“Wait.”

Ning Qiu Tong reached out her arm and blocked Chen Xi. With a tinge of anxiousness, she said, “Don’t you want 100,000¥? I will increase it by 10 fold, 1,000,000¥, how about it?

Hearing that, Chen Xi directed her a cold gaze and impatiently said, “Even if it’s 10,000,000¥, negotiations are still off.”

Actually, from the moment he made his move, the law abiding fetters in his heart had already collapsed.

Money?

If he wanted how much, there would be how much.

If Zhao Yuan’s incident did not happen, Chen Xi would still consider saving Ning Zhong Guo for money.

However…

It’s too late now.

Chen Xi directly brushed away Ning Qiu Tong’s hand and continued to make his way forward.

Ning Qiu Tong was stunned for a while and when she recovered, Chen Xi was almost at the district gate.

She immediately ran in front of Chen Xi and blocked him again. Emotionally, she said, “Mr Chen, I sincerely apologize for my previous actions towards you. Please forgive my rudeness, I’m sorry!”

After that, Ning Qiu gave Chen Xi a deep bow.

Chen Xi stopped in his tracks.

He glanced at Ning Qiu Tong and calmly said, “Leave. From that moment I stepped out of your house, I have already decided not to help anymore. I’ve already gave you the medicine, consuming that will temporarily stop your father’s illness. During that time, you will have enough time to search for other methods to save him.”

Saying up till here, Chen Xi paused for a while before emphasizing seriously, “I’ve always said things just once, so don’t come and annoy me anymore, understand?”

After that, Chen Xi once again continued forward.

Ning Qiu Tong stood rooted to the spot.

Next, the scene that shocked Lin Xuan happened.

Ning Qiu Tong ran in front of Chen Xi and under the Chen Xi’s cold stare, she heavily knelt on the floor.

When her knees hit the ground, a soft ‘peng’ could be heard.

It might be because she wanted to repent what she did wrong or perhaps, she no longer wanted to see her father suffer, this woman that was as proud as a swan decided to use the most sincere way of apology to beg for Chen Xi’s forgiveness.

In the beginning, it was her who chased Chen Xi out of the house. Hence, it would naturally have to be her to invite Chen Xi back.

“Mr Chen, the one you are carrying is your daughter, right? Since you are also a father, I believe you know the deep relationship between a father and a daughter. Hence…I implore that you can understand how I feel as a daughter. I’m begging you, please save my father!”

Next, she lowered her head, until her forehead gently touched the ground.


TN: Sorry for the lack of release recently. Will be releasing some chapters later.

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Chapter 23: Qin Ruo Ying

Translator: Cold Love

Editor: Hot Hate

Chapter 23: Qin Ruo Ying

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Soon, an attendant served the beverages, and under Li Xiu Wen’s persistent request, each one of them got a glass.

Putting down his glass, Zhao Yuan immediately asked with a ridiculing tone, “Chen Xi, you are so smart, your development now must be very good, right? You see, we are still old schoolmates, can you teach this old schoolmate a thing or two?”

Before Chen Xi could reply, Lin Xuan’s face had already turned pale.

He did not even have the most basic courtesy. It seemed like Zhao Yuan clearly wanted to find a fault with Chen Xi.

That year, after getting rejected, Zhao Yuan sent a few people to investigate Chen Xi.

He then realized that he had even lost to a bastard who had to work part-time and rely on a scholarship to attend school.

Who is Zhao Yuan?

No matter his family background or whatever, he did not lose to Li Xiu Wen.

Behind Li Xiu Wen was a Lucrative Wen group, while he had Yuan Lang Group. Although the two were competitors, they were also business partners at the same time.

As for Chen Xi? He had nothing!

After graduating, Chen Xi went to work as a computer programmer for an unknown internet firm. His annual income could not even afford to buy Zhao Yuan’s set of clothes.

However, this kind of lowly and no name bastard could even steal the heart of his goddess.

Thinking up till here, Zhao Yuan was so infuriated that he found it hard to suppress his emotions.

Lin Xuan worriedly glanced at Chen Xi.

However, Chen Xi laughed and calmly said, “I have not worked for a long time. My only job now is to stay at home and take care of the kid.”

“Pu!”

Zhao Yuan was about to take a drink and upon hearing Chen Xi’s words, he forcefully spat out a mouthful of water. Next, he used an extremely exaggerated tone and said, “Take care of the kid?”

“Sorry, sorry. My bad, it gave me quite a fright just now…”

Zhao Yuan immediately wiped to liquid off the table and suspiciously asked, “Isn’t raising a kid a woman’s job? Where’s your wife?”

Once his sentence ended, the still confused Li Xiu Wen’s face changed color.

“Enough!”

Lin Xuan sternly cut him off as she stood up and sternly berated him, “I cannot afford to accompany all these rich second generation heirs, you guys go have fun with yourselves!”

Upon saying that, she immediately dragged Chen Xi to leave with her.

Chen Xi softly patted her wrist and stood up with her. He looked at Lin Xuan and said, “It’s fine, don’t be angry. Let’s go, it’s also time to bring Nian Nian home to rest.”

Lin Xuan still felt that she had not vented enough, and only after she gave Wang Lu a hateful glare, did she turn and walk towards the lift.

Looking at the situation, Fang Lei silently stood up, it seemed like she was about to leave with Lin Xuan.

“Xuan Xuan, don’t go!”

Wang Lu worriedly glanced at Lin Xuan, she really did not think that things would turn out like this. It had been 6 to 7 years after their graduation, who would be so free to remember those past grievances.

Before the gathering even began, it had already ended.

Li Xiu Wen gave Zhao Yuan a look of blame before preparing to block Lin Xuan.

However, Zhao Yuan did not care anymore.

That resentment had swirled in his heart for a very long time and since it was quite rare to meet Chen Xi, Zhao Yuan felt that he would be letting himself down if he did not perform a bit.

Hence, he laid on the sofa and tilted his head while looking at the departing Chen Xi. He then loudly said to himself, “Well, you guys tell me, a big man has to stay at home every day just to take care of children, why is this so? Is it because his wife ran off with another man?”

“Hua La!”

After a dull sound, the long table beside Chen Xi suddenly broke in the middle. The wine bottles that were on the table crashed to the ground, covering the floor with several broken glass fragments.

This sudden commotion instantly surprised everyone on the balcony.

Carrying Nian Nian, Chen Xi turned around. He calmly looked at Zhao Yuan and asked word for word, “Do you have the gall to say it again?”

At that moment, Zhao Yuan felt that he had fallen into an ice house.

As if the blowing sea wind suddenly became a bone-piercing evil wind, Zhao Yuan instantly felt goosebumps all over his body and strands of hair stood on its ends.

Li Xiu Wen had been in huge situations before, hence, he could tell that something was wrong. He immediately blocked Chen Xi and continuously appeased him, “Zhao Yuan is drunk and he is just sprouting nonsense. Brother Chen Xi, don’t lower yourself to his level…”

However, Chen Xi ignored him and silently looked at Zhao Yuan.

Under Chen Xi’s stare, Zhao Yuan slowly stood up.

Next, he suddenly spread out his arms as he slightly shrugged his shoulders. With a sneer, he looked at Chen Xi and asked, “Actually…I am very curious. Why would Qin Ruo Ying like a spineless coward such as yourself?”

When his words just ended, Chen Xi moved.

Li Xiu Wen felt his vision blurred as Chen Xi’s image suddenly vanished from the spot.

“Bang!”

When he turned back and looked, Zhao Yuan was flying backwards like a broken ragdoll.

After flying for a full 2 to 3 meters, Zhao Yuan heavily crashed onto the fence.

If the glass was not made of stainless steel and reinforced glass, he would have plummeted to the ground floor, becoming a pile of meat paste.

Li Xiu Wen was stunned by the scene playing out in front of him.

He stared at Zhao Yuan in a daze, watching him sliding down the fence like mud and eventually, sitting limply on the floor.

Zhao Yuan lifelessly lowered his head as fresh blood continuously seeped out from the corner of his mouth.

Based on his current condition, he was almost at death’s door.

A chilly thought instantly surfaced in his head.

Is…this even human?

He immediately ran towards Zhao Yuan and after analyzing his condition, he immediately shouted towards Wang Lu, “Hurry up and call! Call the ambulance!”

“Chen Xi, let’s leave. Hurry.”

When Lin Xuan saw the scene unfold, she was also stunned by it.

She only recovered when she heard Li Xiu Wen shouting for the police.

She quickly grabbed Chen Xi’s arm and desperately dragged him out.

“Don’t be scared, it’s fine.”

However, Chen Xi gently shook his head. His eyes did not contain a single trace of panic, only coldness.

Every dragon has a reverse scale, every wolf has a hidden thorn;

Those who peeped shall be killed and those who touch shall die.

Qin Ruo Ying.

These 3 words were his reverse scale.

Zhao Yuan could wantonly humiliate and disparage him however he liked. This was because Chen Xi could not be bothered to care.

After all, who would be so bored as to argue with an ant?

However, the only fault that Zhao Yuan committed was mentioning Qin Ruo Ying these 3 words.

… … …

Qin Ruo Ying, as if full of love.

Only when one is drunk do they truly know that it is a strong alcohol, only when one had fallen in love do they truly treasure love.

Long ago, carriages, horses and letters were extremely slow, one could only love one person in an entire lifetime.

Chen Xi was very fortunate, he was able to meet the best person at the best of times.

That year, they met.

That year, they became friends.

That year, they got married.

At the moment when they met, they had agreed to spend the rest of their lives together.

Hence, even if she was billions of miles away, Chen Xi would still find her back no matter what.

All for that moment, to meet her again.

… … …

He finally made it back after experiencing so many hardships. All he wanted to do was to spend a steady mortal life and to meet her one day with their daughter. However, some people just had to appear and create trouble.

Thinking up till here, Chen Xi could not help but glance at his daughter and realized that she was long asleep and had burrowed her small head in his chest.

They were outside for too long, which tired out the little kiddo.

“Let’s go, it’s time to go home.”


TN: whew! What a chapter…

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Chapter 22: Past Events

Translator: Cold Love

Editor: Hot Hate

Chapter 22: Past Events

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Once Li Xiu Wen sat down, the atmosphere at the dining table became colder.

Lin Xuan carried the little kiddo from Wang Lu’s arms and started to talk with the little kiddo.

Li Xiu Wen did not feel a tinge awkwardness, as if he was used to Lin Xuan’s coldness.

He smiled and took out a piece of card. He then placed it on the table and gently pushed it towards Lin Xuan. He said, “Xuan Xuan, this is the Tang Pavilion VIP card. With this card, you can dine at Tang Pavilion whenever you want, reservations are no longer required.”

There was no need to queue to make a reservation, and moreover, the bill could be waived.

Of course, Li Xiu Wen did not say it.

Tang Pavilion, the only 3 Michelin star restaurant in China. It mainly served famous traditional Chinese and Cantonese cuisines. Each person costs about 1,000¥ and reservation had to be made 1 month prior.

However, after he finished saying, Lin Xuan did not respond, as if she did not hear him at all.

Meanwhile, Wang Lu immediately exclaimed with sparks coming out of her eyes.

She held the card in her hand and after carefully analyzing it, she said with a newfound surprise, “Tang Pavilion even have membership cards? How come I’ve never heard of it before? Every time I go, I’ll have to make a call for reservation first. At times, there will only be space after 1 month.”

Wang Lu passed the membership card to Lin Xuan and smiled, “Xuan Xuan, quickly take it. So that we can have a big feast anytime we want ah!”

“Not interested.”

Without sparing a glance, Lin Xuan carried the little kiddo and asked, “My dear, are you full?”

The little kiddo nodded her head and childishly said, “I so full ah. Thank you, big sis.”

“Good, mua!”

Lin Xuan gave a kiss on Nian Nian’s small cheek and continued, “Do you want big sis to bring you and see the Dian river? It is really pretty at night.”

“Okay!”

The little kiddo was already fidgeting on her seat. Hence, she reached out her hands and hanged it on Lin Xuan’s neck.

Lin Xuan supported her from below as she stood up and said, “I will bring the child to the rooftop. You guys slowly eat.”

After saying that, she stood up and left, leaving the rest looking at each other in dismay.

The atmosphere was a bit awkward. After a while, Fang Lei placed down her cutlery as she made her way to the balcony at the rooftop.

It was evident that this meal could no longer be continued.

Li Xiu Wen called a waiter as he prepared to settle the bill. However, he was told that a lady had already paid the bill. Hearing that, he helplessly glanced at Wang Lu.

Not wanting to listen to what others had to say and also refusing to listen to flowery words were really hard to handle…

Due to the presence of Chen Xi, Li Xiu Wen could not discuss anything much with Wang Lu. Hence, he could only instruct the waiter to clear the table.

Then, Li Xiu Wen prepared to advance to the balcony, attempting to find an alone talk with Lin Xuan.

Chen Xi followed behind the 2 of them, preparing to sit around for a while before bringing Nian Nian home.

At this time, his phone suddenly rang.

Chen Xi glanced at the number, it was from a stranger. Hence, he stopped and answered.

“Hello?”

“Mr Chen? I’m Ning Qiu Tong, I…”

Without waiting for her to finish, Chen Xi immediately hanged up and turned off his phone.

The top of Sali restaurant was a balcony bar. The balcony bar was more famous than the Sali restaurant as it was able to cover the majority of the beautiful scenery on both sides of the Dian river.

Upon stepping onto the rooftop, one could see the opposite bank of Dian River; Towering skyscrapers appeared undulated like the unbroken chain of mountain peaks.

Leaning onto the fence, one could gaze into the distance. Neon lights flashed as waves of sea wind welcomed those admired the scenery. Looking at it, one could not help but feel refreshed and calmed.

Chen Xi finally found Lin Xuan. She was leaning against the fence while talking softly to Fang Lei. As for the little kiddo, she sat obediently in her arms. Hence, Chen Xi did not bother them and found a place to sit at the side.

Whenever night approaches, the entire city will then selflessly exhibit its glorious beauty.

The famous city, brilliant lights and vibrant colours reflected. Displays of fireworks and lanterns filled the night sky.

… … …

While Chen Xi was seating on the sofa admiring the riverside scenery, Li Xiu Wen and Wang Lu brought 2 people along from who knows where.

“Xuan Xuan, Lei Lei, quickly come here. It’s such a coincidence to bump into 2 of our old schoolmates here.”

While saying, Wang Lu attended them to take a seat.

As Lin Xuan and Fang Lei were disturbed, they could only temporary pause their conversation.

Next, Lin Xuan carried Nian Nian and sat beside Chen Xi.

“Papa, carry.”

When the little kiddo saw that Chen Xi was just right beside, she crawled from Lin Xuan’s lap to his.

When Lin Xuan and Fang Lei had sat down, Wang Lu smiled to the people beside her and said, “Lin Xuan, Fang Lei. You all should know these famous beauties in our major.”

“Wei Xiao Ming, Zhao Yuan. The handsome dudes from the Engineering course. Recognize?”

However, when Lin Xuan heard the name Zhao Yuan, she could not help but glance at Chen Xi.

Next, the man named Zhao Yuan saw Chen Xi and laughed involuntarily, “Chen Xi?”

Chen Xi looked at him and nodded. He replied, “Long time no see.”

Zhao Yuan used to be an influential figure in Zhong Hai University.

He once did an earth-shattering thing that shook the whole school, it even made it to the headline news.

A year 2 student used rose petals to cover the entire school field so as to confess his feelings to the girl in his heart. This kind of frantic and nouveau riche action had sparked quite a debate.

200 rose petals were able to cover 1 square meter, and a school field had an area of at least 6, 400 square meters. In order to cover the entire field, one needed at least a few million of petals.

The cost of the rose petals had exceeded 500, 000, which did not include labour cost and transportation cost. This kind of shocking way to woo had caused quite a sensation in the entire country.

Sadly, this kind of heavenly shocking way of confessing was finally coldly rejected by the female character.

According to the informants, the female character was also present on that day. However, she did not care about Zhao Yuan’s heartfelt confession and instead, she fervently kissed another male student under the gazes of the masses.

To be honest, even if Chen Xi recalled that scene now, he could deeply understand Zhao Yuan’s embarrassment.

When beating people up, one would avoid the face. However, the actions of the female character were like dishing out one tight slap, and then rubbing their face in shit…

Later, Chen Xi and Ying Ying talked started to talk about that incident.

At that time, a single sentence from Ying Ying allowed Chen Xi to fully understand the righteousness in the female character’s actions.

“He knew that she already had a boyfriend and yet he displayed his affection so openly and even called so many people to support. Tell me…If the girl accepted it, how would the boyfriend feel? Why don’t, I give you a chance to experience this?”

That’s right, that female character was Ying Ying.

Zhao Yuan deeply looked at Chen Xi. Although many years had gone by, that incident had become the biggest shadow in his heart.

When he saw the little kiddo in Chen Xi’s arms, he slightly smiled and asked, “You guys’ daughter?”

“Yea, she’s very cute, right? Come, Nian Nian, call uncle.”

Chen Xi smiled and pointed at Zhao Yuan as he said to the little kiddo.

The little kiddo was very obedient, she sweetly called out, “Uncle.”

Hearing that, his expression froze as his facial muscles tensed.

Lin Xuan viciously glared at Wang Lu. Standing behind the group, Wang Lu silently signaled that she was sorry.

That year, Wang Lu’s relationship with the other 3 was not as close as now. When that incident happened, she was not there at the scene, thus, she did not have a deep impression of that incident.

If she had thought of it earlier, she would not have brought Zhao Yuan even if she was beaten to death.

However, Li Xiu Wen was not aware of the incident between the 2 of them. Hence, he slightly laughed and said, “Since we are all old classmates, we don’t have to stand on ceremony. Quickly sit down, we shall drink till we get drunk!”


TN: I smell blood.

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Chapter 21: Admirer

Translator: Cold Love

Chapter 21: Admirer

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Everyone has their own trajectory in life. However, for majority of the people, theirs were plain and normal.

Lin Xuan was not from Zhong Hai. After graduating from university, she stayed in Zhong Hai and tried to make a living.

Within these few years, the developments ran smoothly. Before 30, she was already a Human Resource Director at an internationally renowned enterprise. She could somewhat be considered as a successful person in Zhong Hai.

Wang Lu got married and became a housewife.

Despite being a slight gold digger, her husband was not from a wealthy family, neither was he rich.

He was a senior from the same university as her and had chased her relentlessly. After graduation, he was neither successful nor hopeless. However, due to her senior’s influence, she was able to work as a middle-ranking supervisor in her senior’s company.

Using Wang Lu’s own words, she was too blind and accepted the marriage proposal back then.

However, in reality, there was blissfulness written all over her face back then. Which part of it seems like she was unhappy about her husband?

Fang Lei began to work at her own family’s company and she would inherit everything in a few years time. Her fiance was a foreign honor student and their social status were well-matched. The both of them were quite satisfied with one another and once they got married, her life would be complete.

As for Chen Xi, his development was out of everyone’s expectations.

Chen Xi was a honor student that majored in computers. During that time, the internet environment within the motherland was not as fertile as right now. It could said as a completely undeveloped blue sea.

If he continued in his original trajectory, after graduation, he would become a computer programmer in an internet firm. After 3 to 5 years, he would have gathered enough connections and experiences, or perhaps he could ride the popular craze of internet, becoming a pig standing at a windy spot.

By standing at an extremely windy spot, even pig can fly.

The trend of events bring forth the hero. If he did not get the wrong script, Chen Xi’s net worth might be worth billions and become an IT celebrity.

Sadly there are no ifs, and he did not get the wrong script.

After 5 years, Chen Xi did not become an IT celebrity but a highly skilled cultivator.

Of course, if cultivation was also a job, he would at least be at the CEO level.

Perhaps to protect Chen Xi’s pride, Lin Xuan did not tell the truth to Wang Lu and Fang Lei.

Hence, both of them thought that Ying Ying had abandoned Chen Xi and his daughter.

“Ai, I guessed it a long time ago. Ying Ying is a fairy. Chen Xi, although you are not bad, however, how can a mortal match a fairy. Hence, my guess is that Ying Ying had returned to the sky!” Wang Lu waved her fork while saying with an exaggerated expression.

“What nonsense are you sprouting?” Lin Xuan unhappily glared at her.

Meanwhile, Fang Lei shook her head and said, “Ying Ying is not that kind of person. I guess she had something going on at home and had to leave for a while. However, she had left for a bit too long ah…”

“Obviously, her kid is already this big.”

Wang Lu rolled her eyes at Fang Lei. Next, she sliced a small piece of lamb meat and fed it to the little kiddo.

Recently, she was considering on whether to have a baby. After seeing that the little kiddo was adorably cute, she directed snatched the little kiddo into her arms and loudly declared that she wanted to have a daughter.

Chen Xi silently ate his food. Although the food was extremely scrumptious, he felt that he was chewing a candle wax.

Come to think of it, based on Ying Ying’s indifferent personality, it was already good enough to call them every now and then. Hence, why would she tell them about her future plans.

No one had seen Ying Ying, neither did they know where she had gone to.

Chen Xi became quite irritated thinking up till here.

He was able to traverse the universe as he pushed himself to the limits in order to get back here. He did not believe that he could not find a person and a small planet like this.

After chatting for a while, upon realizing that there were no news of Ying Ying, Wang Lu decisively changed the topic and asked carefully, “Xuan Xuan, Li Xiu Wen can also be considered as an old friend. Why don’t we ask him to join us?”

Hearing that, Lin Xuan immediately placed down her cutlery. Just when she was about to flare up, Wang Lu quickly interjected, “You say that he is annoying, but, he came a long way just to reach here. He has already given you enough face by not daring to greet you without your permission. No matter what, he is a big boss of a listed company, it is not really nice to just cast him into a corner. Let’s be more polite, it’s just a meal after all, no big deal…”

Under Wang Lu’s clear and reasonable persuasion, she had finally convinced Lin Xuan. Hence, Lin Xuan very reluctantly nodded her head.

Once she got the green light, Wang Lu immediately stood up and waved towards the other side, indicating him to come over.

Lin Xuan reserved a round table that was situated by the river. Hence, with the addition of that man, which rounded up to 5 adults and 1 children, they were still able to seat comfortably.

“Come come come, Chen Xi, this is Li Xiu Wen. He is the young master of Luxuriant Wen Group. He opened a shipping company and is ranked top 3 in our university.”

“Manager Li, this is Chen Xi, my old schoolmate. He was a junior in the same profession as you.”

Li Xiu Wen was 3 grades higher than them, which meant that he was currently 30 years old, the golden age of man.

He wore a custom fit suit, looking extremely sharp. His whole body emitted an aura of charm and confidence that belonged to a successful person.

“Mr Chen, nice to meet you.”

After listening to Wang Lu’s introductions, Li Xiu Wen courteously extended his hand.

Due to the presence of Lin Xuan, Li Xiu Wen had significantly lowered his posture, as if he did not put on any airs. He gave people a feeling that he was extremely approachable and friendly.

However, when Li Xiu Wen was shaking hands with Chen Xi, he secretly stole a quick glance and sized up Chen Xi.

After Affirming that Chen Xi did not have much of threat to him, Li Xiu Wen finally relaxed, even his smile became wider by a few inches.

However, this small action was not able to escape from Chen Xi’s eyes.

Li Xiu Wen got to know Lin Xuan during a school. During that time, Lin Xuan had just graduated and the compassionate beauty had attracted him right there and then. Hence, Li Xiu Wen immediately started his passionate assault.”

To no avail, Lin Xuan did not fall for him.

All of his invitations were rejected. All of his gifts were refused.

For a long time, their relationship remained stagnant. Out of methods, Li Xiu Wen could only drag Wang Lu’s husband to work at his company. He decided to start the assault from Wang Lu’s side, walking the path of salvation.

Reality proved that this method was indeed effective.

Recently, the number of times they had a meal together steadily increased. Even though there were other people interfering, there was at least some improvements, wasn’t there?

As for Lin Xuan, she did not really hate Li Xiu Wen.

The reason why she was so cold to him was to prevent him from getting any ideas.

Actually, there were some truths in what Wang Lu said.

30 years old. He had money and background. He was even handsome. Moreover, he had chased her for 5 to 6 years. Several girls’ heart would be moved just solely by his unyielding determination.

However, Lin Xuan thought otherwise.

Although she might appeared to be quite carefree at times, deep inside, she was a woman with a maiden’s heart; Pure, innocent and cheerful.

If she had a reason to reject Li Xiu Wen, there would only be one…

Feeling was not right.

The meaning of these 4 words were very simple, and that was—-Not a chance!

However, Li Xiu Wen simply refused to believe it.

After many years of weaving in and out of the affairs of the heart, he had not met someone like Lin Xuan. Hence, the more Lin Xuan refused, the more he worked up he got.

Come to think of it, he was also an unmarried man at 30 years old. In the end, which of them was easy to handle?


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Chapter 20: Classmates

Chapter 20: Classmates

Translator: Cold Love

Editor: Hot Hate

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Upon entering, Lin Xuan directly brought the father and daughter directly inside the restaurant.

As they have strolled along the Dian river for quite some time, it was about dinner time when they reached the place.

Chen Xi was unfamiliar with this kind of high-class restaurant that was only heard of in the ‘legends’

This was because he had not been to one before.

However, it was not that they could not afford it, it was more of his and Ying Ying’s opinions being the same.

Both of them felt that they should work extremely hard when they were young and not to live life extravagantly just for comfort.

After all, they really did not have much assets.

Hence, every time Chen Xi receives his salary, Ying Ying will deduct a large amount from it while claiming that it is use to buy a house.

It was solely this reason that despite being together for so long, Chen Xi had never brought Ying Ying to any expensive places.

He wanted to create some romantic occasions between them, however, the ‘housekeeper’ was too strict in collecting money, hence, without any gold vault, he was powerless and incompetent.

In the end, this has became a small regret in Chen Xi’s heart.

It was either Lin Xuan was extremely familiar with this place or perhaps she saw Chen Xi unaccustomed to this place, hence, she immediately got a Tasting-Menu and considerately ordered a few dishes for Chen Xi.

However, the little kiddo could not be bothered about all that.

She sat beside Lin Xuan. When she saw Lin Xuan holding a menu, she reached out her hand and pointed at the menu, “This, I want this, and that…”

Those who did not know her might actually thought that she really knew french cuisine. In reality, however, the little kiddo could not even recognize more than a few chinese characters.

Moreover, there were no pictures on the menu. Hence, she was simply playing around and blindly ordering. Who knows where she learnt it from.

After she finished ordering, Lin Xuan teased the little kiddo while she casually asked, “Do you have any plans now?”

“What?” Chen Xi did not understand what Lin Xuan meant.

“Didn’t you just return from overseas? Have you found a job? Or fo you want to start a small business?”

Everyone was not the youths that had just graduated, after navigating in the society for so many years, she was able to determine Chen Xi’s social status with just a casual glance.

Although the little kiddo was beautiful and cute, her clothes were fairly cheap. It seemed like it was bought from a street stall during the countryside and city merging fair.

Chen Xi was not a materialistic person in the first place, hence, no matter how casual he dressed himself, Lin Xuan did not find it weird.

There was this saying, it goes like this: Girls have to be raised rich while boys can be raised poor.

Under good conditions, the father evidently would not not ill-treat his daughter, hence, there could only be one conclusion.

That was Chen Xi’s current condition was indeed not financially well.

“I am still finding…However, looking at my current situation, working from 9 to 5 everyday is not suitable…”

“Then…why don’t I lend you some money and you can start a small business? You can open a cafe or a convenience store?”

“There is no need for now. We will talk about it after some time. If that time really comes and I have not found any job yet, I really have to trouble you then.”

“Hai, it’s fine, there’s nothing to trouble over such small matter.”

Lin Xuan graciously waved her hand and turned the conversation onto the little kiddo.

Being a smart person, she knows when to stop.

Although she did not know what Chen Xi had went through during the past few years, Lin Xuan still believe that no matter how many times he fall, an outstanding man will always be able to get back up quickly.
… … …

After waiting for a while, an attendant suddenly brought a group of people to their table.

“Xuan Xuan, long time no see. I miss you to death.”

The one that spoke was an exquisitely dressed lady adorned in branded apparels.

After seeing Lin Xuan, that lady immediately walked over and hugged Lin Xuan agitatedly from the back.

She was the roommate of Ying Ying and Lin Xuan during their time in the university, Wang Lu.

Although Wang Lu was a bit of a gold digger, her character was still quite wholesome. Hence, Lin Xuan had kept in contact with her.

The tall and slim figure beside her was their last roommate, Fang Lei. She wore a short skirt which highlighted her attractive long legs.

Fang Lei was raised in a distinguished family and grew up around reverent gazes. Hence, when she just entered university, any small matters would cause her to throw a princess temper.

After being imperceptibly influenced by Ying Ying, she gradually lowered herself and became more down to earth.

“Aiyo, handsome Chen, long time no see. You are becoming more like a man!”

Wang Lu acted like a love-struck fool as she jogged beside Chen Xi and exaggeratedly exclaimed.

Chen Xi gave a bitter laugh as he leaned backwards, trying his best to distance himself from her.

“As expected, guys are like wine, it only tastes good as it gets older. Tsk tsk”

Wang Lu said with so much exaggeration, it was as if she had no regards to her image.

“Enough, Lu Lu, stop teasing him. There is a child here.”

Lin Xuan protested coquettishly as she pulled on Wand Lu’s arms, saving Chen Xi from her grasp.

During their time in university, Wang Lu often teased Chen Xi like this in front of Ying Ying.

After so many years, Chen Xi still have that proper look, hence, Wang Lu could not help but tease him.

“Ai, is this Ying Ying’s child? So cute! Come, let me squeeze.”

“Stop fooling around, it’s such a rare occasion coming to a one Michelin star restaurant.”

Lin Xuan gently patted away Wang Lu’s hand and said with a face with distaste.

After saying that, Lin Xuan pulled on Fang Lei who was still standing at the side and said, “Lei Lei quickly sit. Let’s ignore this crazy old woman.”

Fang Lei was long used to Wang Lu’s character, hence, she was not surprised to see Wang Lu’s lowly actions.

What was even stranger was that Fang Lei’s relationship with Wang Lu was better than hers and Lin Xuan.

They would often drink a cup of tea in the afternoon together, hence, Lin Xuan still could not figure out how a goddess could be on such good terms with a lunatic.

After Fang Lei had sat down, Lin Xuan then carried the little kiddo, preparing to introduce the 2 big sis to her.

However, Wang Lu suddenly patted her hand, indicating her to look behind.

Lin Xuan looked back and happened to see a man standing at a distance.

That man was continuously monitoring the situation at the table. When he saw Lin Xuan turning her head, he immediately waved at her.

“Why is he here?!”

When she recognized his appearance, Lin Xuan immediately turned back and stared at Wang Lu dead in the eye, she sternly asked, “Lu Lu, how dare you sell me out?”

“Pei pei pei, what sell you out, so awful…”

Hearing that, Wang Lu waved her hand and quickly explained, “You know my husband, he does not have much capability, and now, he is working for that guy. That day when you call me, my husband heard it and decided to tell his boss. I declare that this has nothing to do with me…”

“You still dare to say it’s none of your business. I don’t believe that your husband can hear the exact time and venue!”

Lin Xuan angrily glared at Wang Lu. It was evident that she was not satisfied with such a poor excuse.

“Aiya, Xuan Xuan, you are not young anymore. You are near 30 already and you have never even dated before. Li Xiu Wen has chase you for about 5 to 6 years? He has his own company and he is really rich and even has connections. Moreover, he is deeply in love with you…To be honest, just consider it?”

“If you like him so much, why don’t you divorce your husband and I will matchmake you two?”

A single sentence from Lin Xuan had caused her unable to refute.

Hence, Wang Lu could only wave towards Li Xiu Wen, indicating him to find his own seat.

She then relentlessly comforted Lin Xuan, attempting to soothe the raging beast.

Chen Xi solemnly glanced at his old schoolmates.


TN: I am very much addicted to reading ‘Mesmerizing Ghost Doctor’ and had just embarked on ‘The Monk That Wanted To Renounce Asceticism’. I have absolutely zero clue how I’m going to complete 7 more chapters ((((爾△爾))))

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Chapter 19: Find Him

Translator: Cold Love

Editor: Hot Hate

Chapter 19: Find Him

Note: This is not included in the chapter/week. With that, Happy Valentines’ day!


Ning Qiu Tong tried calling a few more times. Only after hearing the same machine generated voice did she helplessly stop.

When she thought of herself personally chasing away the only person who could save her father, she felt extremely remorseful and wretched.

Ning Qiu Tong ah Ning Qiu Tong…

You are so conceited, shallow and ignorant!

While thinking about it, Ning Qiu Tong suddenly slapped her own face.

After a loud slapping sound, a few finger marks appeared on her exquisite face.

That slap was really not light.

The dejected Ning Qiu Tong sat down on a chair. Her eyes were insipid, like a zombie.

This incident had indeed shocked her greatly.

Her father was down with a serious illness, however, she chased away the person who had a chance at saving her father.

She thought about the irony of the situation.

Every time she remembers that she was the one who personally told that person to get lost, she really wanted to kill herself by running into a wall.

She had already seriously offended that person.

What do I do…

Ning Qiu Tong sat there in a daze for quite some time.

Suddenly, she slapped herself on the cheek again.

After the slap, Ning Qiu Tong suddenly started to giggle silly.

The hospital corridors were very empty, the only person there was her. She was sitting on the chair giggling silly with her hair down.

If a person walked passed by accident, they would be scared out of their daylights.

After laughing for a while, Ning Qiu Tong finally stopped the silly giggle. Once again, she deeply breathed in.

Next, she gently tugged on her hair.

After tidying up her messy hair, she raised her hands and rubbed her slightly swollen red eyes.

When she put down her hands, it was as if she suddenly became another person.

Although her eyes were still red and swollen, and her long lustrous black hair was slightly messy, her temperament was completely different from before.

The proud queen of Zhong Hai was back!

She opened her father’s phone and dialled another number.

Once the call was picked up, she calmly said, “Old Hu, it’s me. I need you to put aside everything for now and come to my house. See if there was a young male stranger recorded by the security camera at around yesterday afternoon. I want you to find out everything about him within 3 days. Can you do it?”

After that, she quietly waited for the other party to reply.

Once she heard his reply, she continued, “I don’t care how you plan to do it. All I need is to find him within 3 days. Zhong Hai is not that big, I hope that you can give me good news.”

She then ended the call and walked towards Ning Zhong Guo’s ward.

Inside the ward, professor Xie was still carefully checking on Ning Zhong Guo’s situation.

When Ning Qiu Tong saw that Ning Zhong Guo’s complexion was much better, she thought of how effective the medicinal pill was.

Without any regard for others, Ning Qiu Tong began to pick up the things on the floor.

When Ning Qing Xue saw her sister’s abnormal actions, she started to help her pick up the things while asking in concern, “Sis, are you okay?”

“I’m fine. Don’t worry.”

Ning Qiu Tong gave a small laugh as she received her belongings from her sister. She then faced Ning Qing Xue and said, “I need to go out later. Can you please take care of dad?”

“No problem, I’ve already requested a few days of leave from my boss.”

“Ah, that’s good.”

Once she placed all her things inside her handbag, Ning Qiu Tong stood up and patted her sister’s shoulder, “I’m going off now. Call me if there’s anything.”

“En, okay.”

Ning Qiu Tong turned and once again walked out of the ward. As for Ning Qing Xue, she stood at the same spot and gave her sister a thoughtful glance.

She felt that there was something different about her sister.



Kang Gu district.

As Chen Xi carried Nian Nian out of the house, he suddenly remembered something and shouted back into the house, “Aunty Zhang, Nian Nian and I are going to have dinner outside. You don’t have to leave any dinner for us.”

“Okay, come back early.”

After he heard her reply, Chen Xi then carried Nian Nian out of the house.

Lin Xuan has organized the meeting place at a slightly famous restaurant in Zhong Hai, the Sali restaurant.

The Sali restaurant was among the few restaurants in Zhong Hai that was awarded one Michelin star. It was located on the top floor of the Star hotel and its menu was quite expensive.

When Chen Xi received the address, the first thing he did is to call her.

He frankly told her that he was short of money recently and hence, he could not treat them to such a luxurious restaurant.

However, Lin Xuan was adamant about changing location and offered to treat the meal. All Chen Xi had to do was to go and eat.

After arguing for a while, Chen Xi lost and reluctantly gave in.

However, this also made Chen Xi sighed with sorrow.

Despite being back for a few days, he was already indebted to more and more people.

I will pay them back next time…

The little kiddo was already accustomed to going out with Chen Xi and thus, she did not make a fuss when grandma was not coming with them.

The trip lasted for an hour and only after boarding two public buses did they finally arrive at their destination.

“Papa, this place is so pretty!”

The little kiddo was born and raised in Zhong Hai, however, she had never been to Zhong Hai’s most vibrant central district.

After exiting the bus, she became very excited as she exclaimed in admiration at the surrounding buildings.

“Let’s go. Papa will bring you to see the Dian river.”

Dian river was one of Zhong Hai’s landmarks which passed through Zhong Hai city district. It was also the last tributary of the Yangtze River before flowing to the East China Sea.

The so-called seeing the Dian river, was actually just to see the rows of modern buildings along the sides of the Dian river.

Star hotel was located at the side of the Dian river. Chen Xi carried Nian Nian and walked by the Dian river, towards the hotel.

Since it was still before 5 pm, the pleasant sunlight shone on their heads. As the salty sea breeze blew onto their faces, the little kiddo immediately shouted excitedly towards the river.

“Papa, quickly look. Small boat!”

The little kiddo pointed at a yacht as she called agitatedly.

To her, those that drove on roads were cars, those that float on the water were boats and those that flew in the sky were airplanes.

As for a yacht and a cruise, a car and a bus, the little kiddo could only differentiate them with big or small.

“Nian Nian, do you like the sea?”

“I like! I haven’t been to the sea before. Papa, when can you bring me to the play in the sea?” The little kiddo pouted.

“When you grow up, papa will bring you there.”

“I don’t want. I want to go to the sea.”

The little kiddo had enough of it as she sat on Chen Xi’s arm and kicked her legs wildly, insisting that she wants to go to the sea.

“We have to meet big sis today. Papa will bring you to the sea some other day, okay?”

Chen Xi felt that he had an itchy mouth, asking her if she liked to go to the sea. This was just like courting death…

Just like that, the father and daughter casually strolled to the entrance of the hotel. At this time, Chen Xi’s phone rang.

“Hi, Chen Xi. Are you here yet?”

“Just reached. We are at the hotel entrance.”

“Where? Wait, don’t move, I see you! Here!”

With a phone in his hand, Chen Xi glanced around. He saw Lin Xuan standing outside the hotel entrance while continuously waving at them.

Lin Xuan wore a white cheongsam today with a light makeup on her face. Her hair was tied securely on the top of her head, making her look exceptionally dignified and exceptional.

“Let’s go, we will go up first. Lu Lu and the rest will reach a bit later.”

Chen Xi carried Nian Nian as he walked up to Lin Xuan. While talking, Lin Xuan wanted to touch the little kiddo’s cheek.

However, the little kiddo suddenly turned her small head away, showing some degree of unwillingness.

Seeing that, Lin Xuan helplessly asked, “My dear. Are you still angry with big sis?”

The little kiddo did not reply as she appeared to hold a grudge.

Hence, Lin Xuan put on a sad face and pretended to sob, “Sniff, I’m so sad. My dear is ignoring me…”

This tactic was extremely effective.

The little kiddo immediately turned her head and compassionately said, “You don’t cry. I forgive you.”

Hearing that, Lin Xuan instantly beamed with happiness and asked, “Can big sis carry you?”

After some serious considerations, the little kiddo reluctantly nodded.

Lin Xuan quickly took her from Chen Xi’s arms and flattered, “Let go, big sis will bring you to eat good food. You will definitely like it!”

Chen Xi felt somewhat helpless as he tagged behind. Looking at Lin Xuan talking in a childish tone with Nian Nian, a tinge of regret surfaced in his heart.

Even after so many years, she is still the same…


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Chapter 18: Phone Call

Translator: Cold Love

Bonus chapter

Special thanks to thedonofdonz for the kind donation!

Chapter 18: Phone Call


With trembling hands, Ning Qiu Tong took hold of the pill bottle.

This was a very normal plastic bottle. It was like those kind of pill bottles that could be found in a household, which contained a few essential medicines.

“The medicine pill…”

No matter how hard she tried, she was not able to control her trembling hands.

When she opened the lid and glanced at the pill within the bottle, she smelled a refreshing scent.

Suddenly, the scenes of her arguing with Chen Xi flashed past her eyes, she could not help but murmured to herself, “Swindler…”

“Qiu Tong? What happen to you?”

Ning Zhong Guo was severely frightened when he saw his daughter’s abnormal actions. He immediately turned to his side, wanting to see what his daughter was doing on the floor.

However, his movement affected the injury, causing him to spit out a mouthful of fresh blood.

Ning Qiu Tong was startled by her father’s actions as she immediately stood up and took out the pill.

“Dad, the medicine is here. Hurry and take it.”

Looking at his daughter’s silly appearance, an unfathomable feeling of sorrow surfaced in his heart.

If he could not survive today, how much would it affect his daughter?

Based on her current actions, what’s the difference between her and a lunatic?

Thinking up till here, Ning Zhong Guo gave a bitter laugh and under his daughter’s look of anticipation, he swallowed the pill.

As long as he could set her mind at ease, he would even swallow white arsenic.

What he did not expect was when he swallowed the pill, a refreshing feeling emerged in his body as it flowed to all parts of his body.

Silently feeling this similar sensation, Ning Zhong Guo became quite agitated all of a sudden.

This sensation is very familiar!

Three years ago, he also felt this sensation when he swallowed the Life Prolonging pill…

“Qiu Tong, where did you get this pill from?”

Ning Zhong Guo grabbed Ning Qiu Tong’s arm as he nervously and agitatedly asked.

“There’s an effect?”

“En, it has the same sensation as the Life Prolonging pill I consumed three years ago.”

Ning Qiu Tong looked at her father in surprise. Upon seeing her father’s serious nod, she emotionally exclaimed, “The pill that the swindler left behind is real…”

After that, she went into a daze.

Swindler…

That swindler that stated that he could save his father, was chased away by her just like that!

At this moment, Ning Qiu Tong was angry and anxious at the same time.

She hates herself so much, why can’t she just slightly trust that guy?

Even if it’s just a little, then her father will not have to suffer now!

No!

I have to find him back and apologize to him face to face!

Ning Qiu Tong immediately looked at Ning Zhong Guo and said, “Dad, I will invite him back. Wait here for me.”

She then took his phone and prepared to exit the ward.

At the same time, professor Xie brought along a group of people as he hurriedly pushed open the door.

“What’s the situation now? How is Mr Ning?”

From the moment when Ning Zhong Guo puked blood to the moment when Ning Qiu Tong gave him the pill, the entire process lasted not more than five minutes.

Hence, when professor Xie received the news and rushed here, Ning Qiu Tong was also about to exit the ward.

“Qing Xue, you explain the situation to professor Xie. I have something that I must settle now.”

After saying that, she could not be bothered about Ning Qing Xue’s stunned appearance and directly rushed out of the ward.

She hurriedly browse through Ning Zhong Guo’s phone.

Finally, she found the number that was most recently contacted.

She nervously took in a deep breath and courageously dialed that number.

“Du, du, du…”

The call was connected, however, the other party did not pick up the phone.

Listening to the ringtone of the call, her heart almost leaped to her throat.

However, what she did not expect was after a few rings, the other party hanged up on her.

“Sorry, the number you have dialed is engaged at the moment. Please try again later…”

Listening to the machine generated voice, Ning Qiu Tong refused to give up and continue calling.

However, after a few tries, the beeping sound suddenly changed.

“Sorry, the number dialed is not available…”


“Lunatic.”

Chen Xi speechlessly looked at the caller’s name and rejected the call after that.

When he left yesterday, he had long predicted that Ning Zhong Guo would call him again.

However, he did not expect that he would call so soon.

They fall out with him yesterday and just today, they shamelessly called him. They can only last for a day?

What have they long been doing?

Chen Xi was still quite indignant about it.

Initially, you wanted to separate. Fine, so be it. Now you use true love to coax me…

Pei!

The phone continuously rang while Chen Xi continuously hanged up.

However, the other party still relentlessly called him. Hence, he simply powered off his phone.

Anyways, he only has two contacts. He estimated that Lin Xuan would not call him for now, hence, he decided to power off to get a moment of peace.

Casually throwing his phone to the side, Chen Xi put on a smiling face and carried his daughter onto his lap.

Stroking her small cheek, Chen Xi smiled and asked, “Nian Nian, papa will now teach you the Three Character Classic, okay?”

‘Okay.”

The little kiddo sweetly said.

“Nian Nian is so well-behaved.”

Chen Xi happily taught his daughter how to read the Three Character Classic.

While watching the television programmes, aunty Zhang listened to the father and daughter, her face was filled with a gratified smile.

Ever since Chen Xi came back, she definitely relaxed by quite a bit.

As for this house, it was finally like a home.

After reading for awhile, the two of them decided to take a break. As if the little kiddo suddenly thought of something, she asked in her childish tone, “Papa, other children have to go to nursery school. Why don’t I have to go?”

“Ah?” Chen Xi was stunned.

To be honest, he temporarily did not consider this issue before.

Nian Nian was only four years old, she could only attend the middle grade even if she attended nursery school.

Initially, Chen Xi decided to send her to nursery school to attend the upper grade when she was five years old. In this way, it would be much easier for her to adjust to the atmosphere in elementary school.

The nine years of compulsory education does not include nursery school. Most of the parents now do not have the time to take care of their children, hence, they would send their kids to the nursery school when they were only two, three years old.

However, this was not the case for Chen Xi.

He was an unemployed person. Moreover, he was not by the little kiddo’s side for the past few years. Hence, all he could think of now was to accompany the little kiddo everyday.

After all, if circumstance allowed it, it was still better to take care of their own children.

Thinking up to here, Chen Xi looked down and asked the little kiddo, “Nian Nian, do you want to go to a nursery school?”

“En! Little Rain said that their nursery school is very fun!”

“Then, will you be scared when you go there?”

“No! Little Rain will be with me, I’m not scared.”

Hearing that, Chen Xi rubbed his chin in confusion.

How come other children are afraid to go to nursery school but by child wants to go to nursery school?

There’s something fishy…

However, since the little kiddo has already stated that she wanted to go to nursery school, as a father, he naturally could not reject it.

Hence, Chen Xi patted her small head and smiled, “Okay then. Papa will send you to the nursery school in a few days. Okay?”

“Yay! Papa is the best!”

The little kiddo then gave Chen Xi a big kiss on the cheek, instantly causing Chen Xi to laugh.

However, as he laughed, the laughter turned bitter.

The fee for the nursery school was not cheap.

As a father now, he has to put in more effort…


TN: When will Chen Xi forgive them? How will the meeting with his friends go? Which scumbag is gonna get beat up?

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Chapter 17: Surgery

Translator: Cold Love

Chapter 17: Surgery

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Outside the hospital ward.

As soon as Ning Qiu Tong walked out of the ward, Ning Qing Xue immediately stood up and anxiously asked, “Is dad okay?”

While talking to her, Ning Qing Xue wanted to enter the ward to have a look, however, Ning Qiu Tong suddenly stretched out her arm to block her.

“He’s fine. Let him rest awhile.”

Ning Qiu Tong forced herself to squeeze out a smile as she said. Upon seeing her elder sister’s slightly red eyes, Ning Qing Xue could not help but feel upset too.

The two sisters gazed at each other with a few shades of sorrow in their heart.

“Ahem.”

Ning Zhong Ping gently coughed as he comforted them, “Don’t worry. Professor Xie’s medical skill is unrivaled, he will definitely cure big bro.”

Ning Qiu Tong nodded before asking, “Second Uncle, do you know when was my father injured? How did he receive the wound?”

Ning Zhong Ping shook his head, showing that he was unsure of it as well.

“That’s strange. Professor Xie said that this is not a natural illness but it’s most probably due to exterior beating. However, he could not tell what exactly it is for now. In conclusion, father’s illness is extremely weird…”

When he heard this, Ning Zhong Ping’s face changed colour as if he had suddenly thought of something.

Ning Qiu Tong was busy recalling professor Xie’s words and hence, she did not notice the sudden change in his expression.

Soon, the surgery started.

When she saw her father being pushed into the operation room, her strong and tough act finally collapsed as she broke down.

Leaning against the wall, she let herself slide down onto the floor and covered her face with her hands as she cried soundlessly.

She was not ready yet, nothing must happen to her father!

Under the influence of Ning Qiu Tong’s mood, even the cold and emotionless Ning Qing Xue burst into tears and squat down while hugging Ning Qiu Tong.

Ning Zhong Ping solemnly sat on the chair while looking at the 2 sisters weeping disconsolately. In the first place, he was already bad with words, hence, he did not know how to comfort them in this situation.

Subconsciously, he tightly clenched his fist; His white knuckles and bulging blood vessels are currently the manifestation of his innermost feelings.

He had already guessed when big bro was injured!

I will avenge big bro! I MUST…

After a long period of time, the sign of the ongoing surgery finally turned off.

When she saw professor Xie walking out of the operation room, Ning Qiu Tong’s heart tightened.

“Professor Xie, my father he…”

Due to her being too emotional, Ning Qiu Tong could not even articulate the words properly. Her whole body shivered involuntarily, looking extremely pitiful.

“Relax, the surgery went smoothly, the decayed part of the lung has successfully been removed. Up next, Mr Ning will have to be hospitalized so that we can observe his condition. If all is well, we can then proceed with the next stage of the treatment.”

Professor Xie took off his surgical mask as he exhaustingly said.

He was not young anymore and moreover, he had not performed a surgery for a very long time, hence, this surgery had really tired him out.

Fortunately, the surgery was successful.

Therefore, after seeing Ning Qiu Tong’s frail appearance, he smiled and patted her shoulder before saying, “The patient is still unconscious. You guys should go have a meal and rest now, don’t tire yourself out.”

Her heart that was suspended in mid-air, finally came to a rest.

At that moment when she relaxed, she seemed to have lost her strength as she suddenly fell backwards.

Luckily, Ning Qing Xue had a fast reaction, when she saw Ning Qiu Tong falling, she immediately reached out and supported her.

“Big sis, why don’t you go home and rest. If this continues, you will get sick before dad recovers…” Ning Qing Xue worriedly uged.

“I’m fine… Qing Xue, you go buy some water and food. We will rest here while waiting for dad to come out.”

Ning Qiu Tong shook the head as she said. Upon seeing her stubborn attitude, Ning Qing Xue could only carry out her request as she turned and went to buy some food.

After the 3 of them ate some snacks, they continued to guard outside the ward.

After a while, a nurse came out of the ward and said to them, “The patient is awake, you all can go in now. However, please remember not to let the patient eat anything.”

Ning Qiu Tong agitatedly led the younger sister into the ward.

When she went into the ward, she saw a pale-faced Ning Zhong Guo due to severe blood loss.

“Dad, are you feeling better now?”

“It’s not that fast.”

Ning Zhong Guo weakly shook his head as he reached out to hold his daughter’s hand.

He looked so healthy in the morning but after a round of surgery, he seemed as if his illness was beyond cure with his defeated look.

Looking at his weak appearance, Ning Qiu Tong could not hold back again as tears started to fall.

“Dad is alright, come talk to me for awhile. Qing Xue, you come here too…”

As if to let his daughters feel relieved, Ning Zhong Guo forced himself to be more active as he tried to sit up, wanting to talk to his 2 daughters.

However, Ning Zhong Guo suddenly felt a stuffy feeling in his chest.

Following closely, he forced puke out a mouthful of warm blood.

“DAD!”

Seeing that the bed sheets were instantly stained red by the fresh blood, Ning Qiu Tong was stunned.

Without the slightest hesitation, she immediately wailed towards the door, “Somebody help! Where are the doctors? Someone quickly call the doctors!”

Only after Ning Qing Xue ran out to call for help did Ning Qiu Tong then helplessly looked at her father, who was still unceasingly coughing out blood.

Due to this sudden change, she started crying like a kid, the previous strong and independent woman was all gone…

“Dad, don’t scare me… Didn’t professor Xie said that the surgery was successful? How can it be like that.”

“Ahem… I’m fine… Don’t worry.”

Ning Zhong Guo coughed for awhile, he even spat out some blood while coughing.

When he felt that he was feeling better, Ning Zhong Guo held her hand and said with much difficulty as he squeezed out a smile, “The weather cannot be foreseen, people all have good and back luck. Qiu Tong, you are not young anymore. Do you still not understand?”

“Dad!”

Ning Qiu Tong opened her mouth as she screamed silently. The tears have longed blurred her vision.

Her father was just a hand away, however, in her eyes, his figure became blurry and she could almost not see his appearance anymore.

“It’s okay. Your dad has lived for 3 more years. I’m already satisfied with it…”

Saying up to this point, Ning Zhong Guo’s voice became steadier and clearer, it was as if he was feeling much better.

But in Ning Qiu Tong’s eyes, this was a sign of him being completely conscious before dying!

She cried and shook her head, with a hoarse throat, she yelled, “DAD! Stop talking! Just rest! Professor Xie will be here soon! He will definitely cure you!”

“It’s futile. Professor Xie is not a deity, I am very clear of my illness…” Ning Zhong Guo shook his head and stretched out his hand to wipe off her tears, however, he realized that the tears kept flowing.

“Do you know why your father has lived for 3 more years? It was because 3 years ago, you father met a deity…”

Ning Qiu Tong stared at her father in a dazed as she listened to him narrate.

Other than crying, she did not know what else to do anymore.

“The old deity had given me a medicinal pill, called Life Prolonging Pill… It was so mysterious, after eating it, the sickness was gone and hence, your father was able to accompany you for 3 more years…”

“Just like that, I’ve lived for an additional 3 years, I’m content with it. Qiu Tong, you have to learn to be content too, understand?”

Ning Qiu Tong remained silent. Ning Zhong Guo helped her to wipe her tears and continued, “When your father is not around anymore, you have to take good care of your younger sister…I know your pride is very high, normal man can’t enter your eyes. Hence, I did not urge you to start your own family. However, you are not young anymore. When I’m alive, I can’t carry my grandson. But, when I’m no longer around, you have to let me see him. If not, be careful I will annoy you in your dreams everyday…

At a time like this, Ning Zhong Guo still had the mood to crack a joke. He even started to laugh at himself.

Meanwhile, Ning Qiu Tong dully stared at her father.

Suddenly, as if she received an electric shock, Ning Qiu Tong quickly stood up.

She then opened her handbag and proceeded to empty its contents.

Following closely, she knelt on the ground in a somewhat crazed manner and started to throw her belongings out.

The current Ning Qiu Tong acted like she was bewitched as she unceasingly murmured, “Medicine pill! Medicine pill!”

Finally, she found it…

That small bottle!


TN: How did Ning Zhong Guo become like this? What exactly does Ning Zhong Ping knows? Will the cliffhanger ever end?

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