Chapter 149 - I Want to Join You
Zhang Xiaoloong chauffeured Lu Shi to the 4S shop. Wang Zongming's astonishnt was palpable upon seeing the bullet hole. Promptly, he inquired about the incident, prompting Zhang Xiaoloong to recount the entire ordeal.
“Seems Xu Shaoning's involvent in this matter runs deep,” Wang Zongming mused, sensing the gravity of the situation. “This ti, they've sent assassins. Have you contacted the authorities?”
“No, but I've reached out to individuals within the system whom I find more resourceful than the police. I trust there won't be further trouble. Yet… I can't help but wonder, if they can target like this, would they hesitate to do the sa to you?” Zhang Xiaoloong expressed his genuine concern.
Wang Zongming paused, montarily contemplating. Faced with professional assassins, he harbored doubts about his ability to evade danger as effortlessly as Zhang Xiaoloong. Even accompanied by bodyguards, they would likely prove ineffective against such assailants.
“I doubt it. Despite my clashes with Xu Family's Qiangloong Group… I'm the underdog here. They've ousted from my own company; they probably won't pursue further. But you… Your influence is a significant obstacle to them, so you should exercise caution… And Yaru should be vigilant too, as she poses the greatest threat to Xu Shi,” Wang Zongming analyzed.
Zhang Xiaoloong had already contemplated this. He had advised Yaru to remain indoors for the next few days.
Furthermore, he trusted Yei wouldn't remain idle; she'd surely address the situation, given their shared industry.
Nonetheless, a lingering intuition gnawed at Zhang Xiaoloong. He sensed the enmity between Xu Shaoning and Wang Zongming was more intricate than it appeared.
By convention, the Xu Family and Wang Zongming had engaged in corporate warfare, culminating in the Xu Family's decisive victory. Logically, they shouldn't have pursued further actions against Wang Zongming. Yet, during the racing incident… It seed orchestrated, ostensibly by Wang Changyu, but Xu Shaoning's involvent was probable.
After expending such effort, was Xu Shaoning's sole aim to cause Wang Zongming a five million loss?
While the Xu Family scion might not control every aspect, he certainly wasn't short of five million. There had to be a grander sche at play, although Zhang Xiaoloong couldn't decipher it at present.
After replacing the glass, Zhang Xiaoloong hurried back to Qinghe Village, intent on retrieving the Four Appearances Divine Orchid petals. Despite the circumstances, normal business operations had to resu.
He arrived at the market without returning ho first, where a familiar, striking figure caught his eye.
Is it her?
Zhang Xiaoloong's mind raced, recalling their intimacy atop the mountain, her fair complexion, their parting words, and kisses…
Sensing footsteps, the girl turned, her eyes lighting up at the sight of Zhang Xiaoloong. Though they dimd montarily, she swiftly regained composure, greeting him with a sweet smile. “Am… am I late?”
“You're always welco,” Zhang Xiaoloong replied with a smile.
He was at a loss for words.
Yang Jingjing attempted to smile, an effort to convey her joy, yet her lips barely twitched. Failing to muster a smile, she rushed into Zhang Xiaoloong's embrace, tears streaming.
Zhang Xiaoloong contemplated pushing her away but relented, knowing now wasn't the ti. It wasn't the right mont.
“My father passed away…” Yang Jingjing sobbed, explaining her tardiness. “I'm left with nowhere to call ho…”
Her parents had seldom shown her attention since childhood, but he was her biological father after all. Returning to Yanjing had thrust her into this grief-stricken period.
She felt an urgent need to reach out to Zhang Xiaoloong, to share her sorrow, but back then, he lacked the ans to connect.
Upon her return, she found everything had altered, rendering her previous plans impossible.
“Please don't sorrow. I believe Uncle Yang in heaven wouldn't wish to see you in perpetual sadness.” Zhang Xiaoloong's touch and tender words stirred her deeply. “You have a ho here, with as your brother. No one will harm you.”
Yang Jingjing's tears flowed harder. Once hopeful of being his partner, now she only had a brother.
She couldn't bla Zhang Xiaoloong; their connection stemd from impulse, lacking responsibility.
Her absence for two months made expecting him to wait unrealistic.
Her deepest anguish was missing her parents' love, her father's care, and the man she truly cared for.
Zhang Xiaoloong had no perfect solutions, only solace to offer.
His commitnt to Chen Yaru left no room for Yang Jingjing, hoping she'd find a better ho.
Tears abating, they entered the greenhouse. “See how it's changed.”
Despite glimpses from outside, the sight of the flower sea astounded Yang Jingjing.
Offering a Four Appearances Divine Orchid petal, she shared her secret, second only to Yaru.
Though saddened by “second only to Yaru,” Yang Jingjing was captivated by the petal.
With uncertainty, she t Zhang Xiaoloong's encouraging gaze before tasting it.
The sensation swept away negativity, leaving only cherished mories.
A smile graced her lips involuntarily.
Amidst grief, she rediscovered forgotten mories with her father.
His absence weighed heavily, yet grieving wasn't what he'd want.
She resolved to live fully.
Yang Jingjing's gaze lingered on the enigmatic Zhang Xiaoloong, pondering future possibilities.
Though he wasn't hers now, perhaps in ti?
“May I stay by your side?”
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