Here, Song Ligang not only works as a bodyguard but also works part-time as a driver.
After safely delivering the three women to the Xu Family Villa,
he drove away.
On the other hand, as the boss, Xu Shi,
has eliminated all possible danger factors.
First, the relationship between Song Ligang and Song Yuqi.
With the Gao siblings backing them,
unless Song Ligang or Song Yuqi reveals it themselves,
no one will ever know about their connection.
And no one will be able to find out.
Secondly, regarding talent,
the Xu family's approach is simple and brutal.
Money! Money! And even more money!!!
The residence is located in a high-end community.
The car provided is no less than a ￥500,000 model.
As for salaries and annual bonuses,
there’s no need to mention them.
The Xu Family Villa is quite spacious.
Finding a room to stay is effortless.
"Sister Zhiqi, my clothes might not fit you, so tonight, just use Sister An’s for now. Or I’ll have someone send some over. This pajama, however, you should be able to wear; it’s brand new, with a size similar to Sister An’s."
Xu Shi busied herself around the room.
No need to misunderstand;
housekeeping staff cleans the villa at specific times.
Seeing a speck of dust is harder than ascending to the sky.
Han Zhiqi sat on the bed, her small hands fidgeting,
feeling unusually flustered.
The failed attempt to assassinate Lin Fan was just that—a failure.
And now,
this was Han Zhiqi's first time visiting the Xu family,
and she was prepared to live under the same roof as Xu Mo.
How could she not feel nervous?
"Will Uncle and Auntie be unhappy that I’m staying here?"
Xu Shi paused her movements,
smiling warmly,
and patiently replied,
"Oh, my dear Sister Zhiqi, I’ve told you several times already. My parents are very welcoming to my friends staying over, and you’re not a stranger, anyway."
"You’ve met my parents before, haven’t you?"
As Shi Shi spoke,
she gently placed a fair, delicate hand on Han Zhiqi’s shoulder and patted it.
"Just feel free and stay as long as you like; it’s just an extra mouth to feed, after all."
Hearing this,
Han Zhiqi could only force a smile.
Xu Fuqiang and Su Ting had graciously accepted her.
But what about Zhou Qiaoqiao?
Would she harbor animosity toward her?
While Han Zhiqi was lost in these scattered thoughts,
some commotion echoed from downstairs in the villa.
Since the room door was open,
the noise was audible.
"Huh, are Mom and Dad back?"
Xu Shi tilted her head inquisitively.
Han Zhiqi’s previously relaxed heart tensed up once more.
She stammered,
"Wh-what should I do?"
Xu Shi reassured her with a smile,
"If you’re still not at ease, why not follow me downstairs to say hello?"
Han Zhiqi thought it made sense.
Having come to someone else’s home,
it would be impolite not to greet the elders.
Before long,
the two women descended the stairs.
Xu Fuqiang and Su Ting were casually chatting
when they noticed their daughter leading another girl down.
They were momentarily stunned.
Because this girl,
they recognized her!
"Hello, Uncle and Auntie."
"Ah, yes, yes, yes."
"Xiao Qi, are you Xiao Qi, right?"
Su Ting blinked and asked.
Han Zhiqi shyly nodded.
Xu Shi quickly explained,
"Mom and Dad, this is what happened: Sister Zhiqi wants to stay with us for a while."
"Welcome, welcome! Stay as long as you like."
Su Ting’s face lit up with a smile as she walked over to Han Zhiqi.
"Xiao Qi, you’ve grown up so much. Come, let me take a look. Just treat our home as your own."
Su Ting naturally hugged Han Zhiqi,
her movements, expressions, and tone all effortless
with no hint of pretense.
Han Zhiqi stiffened momentarily,
feeling as though her heart might melt at that very moment.
She had long anticipated this moment,
even dreaming about it.
Though this hug was just a part of it,
the most important thing was her desire for Su Ting to be her mother.
And for her, Han Zhiqi, to become their daughter-in-law.
However, all of this was currently only a fantasy.
In the following time,
Su Ting engaged Han Zhiqi in conversation.
From her initial uneasiness
to gradually finding solace.
Han Zhiqi marveled at how well they conversed.
Here,
she didn’t need to put on any pretenses,
allowing herself to be at her most relaxed state.
While the two women chatted,
Xu Fuqiang assured Han Zhiqi she was welcome to stay as long as she liked,
then went upstairs.
Old Xu was quite considerate.
Soon after,
a car’s noise sounded outside the door.
Then Xu Mo and Zhou Qiaoqiao arrived home.
Xu Mo assumed it was just another ordinary day,
when he stepped inside
and saw a familiar face.
At first, he thought he was mistaken
but realized Zhou Qiaoqiao was beside him, pulling him back amusedly.
"What are you doing?"
"Uh, I was just wondering if we left something in the car."
Xu Mo casually made up an excuse.
On the other hand, Su Ting saw her son return,
waving her hand to signal him over.
"My dear boy, don’t you recognize your own home? Come here."
Xu Mo nodded,
walking over rather awkwardly, resembling a perplexed goose.
*Holy crap! What’s happening here!?*
*Why is my ex-girlfriend in my house?*
*Well, it’s been years, and I remember her, but she might not remember me.*
*Don’t panic, don’t be afraid. If she’s here due to whatever reason, Xu Mo, you gotta face it.*
*Smile and deal with it.*
As Su Ting was about to introduce Zhou Qiaoqiao as her daughter-in-law,
but Zhou Qiaoqiao, as if right at home, warmly greeted Han Zhiqi
and hugged her, almost like long-lost friends.
Su Ting wondered,
"Oh, you two know each other?"
Zhou Qiaoqiao laughed,
"Of course, we do, Mom."
Su Ting realized,
given both being part of the four major families of Shanghai,
they had to know each other.
Tonight, she admitted, she was probably a bit tipsy and tired.
After a bit more talk,
she headed upstairs.
Now, only Xu Mo, Xu Shi, Zhou Qiaoqiao, and Han Zhiqi remained in the hall.
One man and three women,
eyed each other awkwardly.
Xu Mo felt incredibly awkward,
desperate for a hole to disappear into,
surrounded by these female leads,
well, except Zhou Qiaoqiao, who was on his side.
Being engulfed in eye contact among the female leads
was simply disastrous.
"Why are you still staring? You want a one-on-one chat with your ex?"
Zhou Qiaoqiao sarcastically remarked,
her tone not targeting anyone in particular.
Xu Mo finally snapped out of his trance, looking at her,
"Should I go?"
Zhou Qiaoqiao nodded, "Yeah, yeah, go back to your room and wait for me."
With that in mind,
Xu Mo attempted to maintain his cool,
walking up to the second floor.
On the surface, he appeared calm as a seasoned veteran,
but inside, he was flustered to the core,
creating a striking contrast.
Seeing Xu Mo leave,
the three women couldn’t help but laugh.
After a round of cheerful laughter,
Zhou Qiaoqiao added,
"Are you girls okay tonight? Any injuries?"
Instead of asking about the process,
she directly focused on the core,
showing concern for their well-being.
*People-oriented*, after all.
If Han Zhiqi and the others were injured,
it would be quite troublesome for her.
't think I'm that capable, I'm just trying my best to stay alive. I've been kind all my life, never did anything bad, yet worldly suffering spared me not one bit. The human world is a nice place, but I won't come back in my next life. A kind young man, who wanted to just get by singing, but through repeated deceits and betrayals, has gone down an irredeemable path.
his freshman year, Su Bai accidentally bound the "Indulgence Tycoon System." 【Sleeping in? Reward: +$1,000】 【Spent $288 at a street barbecue stall? Cashback: +$2,880】 【Dropped $14,396 on in-game skins? Special reward unlocked: A brand-new Porsche Panamera!】 Luxury cars, penthouses, corporate shares, financial empires… College life was all about living freely and doing whatever he pleased! … When the adorably naive academic genius faced family medical bills and financial struggles, Su Bai waved his hand dismissively: "Your future is on me." "Wuwu~ Big Brother is so good to me! I’ll become a scientist to repay you!" When the genius girl got bullied by a shady professor? Su Bai casually dropped a billion-dollar investment, forcing the university to grovel and beg for her return. A company’s funding chain collapsing? Su Bai smirked—cash was the one thing he’d never run out of. Years later, when people traced the rise of the AI prodigy beauty, who was the man behind her success? Not just that—Su Bai also became the tsundere campus belle’s unattainable dream, the contrast senior’s daily necessity, and the beautiful counselor’s emotional anchor…
ave】 Shen Qingling was a man with peerless looks, a cunning mind, and the ability to play both the aloof noble and the innocent sweetheart—a master of seduction who could outplay any player. But after an untimely death, he found himself bound to a system and transmigrated into the tragic "true young master" of a melodramatic novel. In the original story, his childhood sweetheart treated him as a backup plan, his fiancée swore to break off their engagement for the sake of the "fake young master," and his own sister saw him as the family's disgrace. He was nothing more than a rat everyone wanted to stomp on. System 077: "Your mission is to change the original fate and conquer the goddesses." Shen Qingling: "Thanks for the invite. If seduction had tiers, I’d be max level." His childhood sweetheart knelt, begging for forgiveness: "Qingling, I was wrong. Please give me another chance." His ex-fiancée refused to marry anyone else: "Shen Qingling, I was blind before. In this life, I’ll marry no one but you." A yandere CEO went mad for love: "Shen Qingling, you can only like me. I’ll stop at nothing to make you mine!" His green-tea sister clung to him daily: "Brother, look at me, won’t you? I’m more obedient than them—I love you the most~" At first, they scorned and trampled on him. Later, they burned themselves like moths to a flame, all for his sake. His looks were his weapon, his sweet words the bait—heroines obsessed over him, villains turned to madness for him. Shen Qingling became a true male siren, igniting battlefield after battlefield of women fighting for his affection. Years later, when System 077—now one of the elites—was asked how to become as outstanding as it, it lazily exhaled a smoke ring and replied: "Just know how to cheer ‘666’ at the right time."
world slacker. But a genius female disciple just had to get clingy, insisting that he take her as a disciple. Not only that, she was always making advances on him, thoroughly disrupting his peaceful slacker life...
