《The Rich Daughter Is Too Lucky》 Chapter 1 Translator: Tuiwen Editor: Tuiwen It was a cold winter night. Fu Qing¡¯s head was throbbing so much that it was almost going to explode at any moment. She shakily took a deep breath before trying to open her eyes, but she was suddenly pressed down by a heavy object that knocked the air out of her lungs. She couldn¡¯t breathe at all! A foul stench entered her nostrils as she forced her eyes open. Under the dim yellow light, she caught a glimpse a face full of acne. ¡°Ah!¡± She exclaimed unwittingly and tried to push the man away from her. However, there was a huge difference in their strength, and her efforts didn¡¯t seem to make the man budge at all. ¡°Such a beauty¡­don¡¯t be afraid! I may be ugly ¡ª¡± The man¡¯s grin was wretched as he leaned in to whisper against her earlobe. ¡°But my dick is very big. I can assure you that it¡¯ll make you very comfortable!¡± His hot breaths left Fu Qing¡¯s skin tingling. As soon as he whispered those words, he grabbed her hand and pressed it against his body. She could only watch in horror and disgust at the hands that were grabbing her. They were so filthy and dark ¡ª he must¡¯ve not washed them for years! One could not even recognize his fingernails. He wasted no time in teasing her. ¡°Since you don¡¯t seem to believe me, touch it for yourself. Isn¡¯t it very hard?¡± Fu Qing couldn¡¯t struggle anymore ¡ª his grip was as strong as iron. Although she tried to pull away, her fingertips ended up brushing against his thing. The shock and disgust was evident as her stomach instantly felt nauseous. She couldn¡¯t help but retch at the sensation. ¡°Slut! How dare you behave like that?¡±Displeased by her reaction, the man gave her a loud slap. He continued to slap her continuously until her head was dizzy from the impact, and she was no longer able to fight back. Still, the man was furious, and he got off her momentarily to hit her harder. Just then, Fu Qing quickly looked around for a weapon. Upon seeing a brick on the ground, she quickly scrambled to it and threw it at the man. Bang ¡ª The man fell to the ground with a loud thud. A large patch of blood soon started to pool on the ground next to his forehead. With the immediate threat gone, Fu Qing finally had time to observe her surroundings ¡ª a dark, quiet alley. What was she doing here? She couldn¡¯t help but feel confused. She was sure that she has fallen asleep in her room at the Fu family¡¯s villa after dinner. So how did she end up here? And she even got violated by a beggar? Her head full of thoughts, Fu Qing slowly supported herself against the wall and stood up. From the corner of her eye, she noticed the beggar slowly start to move. Panic settled in as she frantically looked for a way out. Because he might wake up anytime soon, she hurriedly walked out of the alley. The layout of the alley was complicated. Because there were many forks, she initially could not find her way through it. Fortunately for her, before she was recognized by the Fu family ¡ª the largest financial magnate in S city ¡ª she had been kidnapped and sold into a remote village where she had spent eighteen years. Because of that, she was the best at finding her way around places! She raised her head to look at the sky. Based on the angle of the moon on the dome, she quickly figured out where north and south were. Then, she started to head in the direction of the Fu family¡¯s villa. Soon enough, she caught a glimpse of the exit of the alley. Seeing the familiar sight, Fu Qing couldn¡¯t help but quicken her steps. She let out a shaky breath of relief that she hadn¡¯t realized she was holding. However, just as she was about to get out of the alley, she quickly stopped at the sound of a loud brake. Just then, a black van appeared at the exit of the alley. Making sure they hadn¡¯t seen her, she cautiously retreated into the small fork in the alley. She observed as three or four people got out of the van and threw a sack the size of a person into the garbage pile by the wall. The leader of the group kicked the sack hard. ¡°Zhan Qi, because of the aphrodisiac you took, if you don¡¯t sleep with a woman, you¡¯ll die. That¡¯s just too bad for you ¡ª there¡¯s not even a shadow here. Let¡¯s see who can save you this time!¡± After saying that, he laughed and left with the others. Fu Qing frowned upon hearing this, not knowing if she should walk over and help. The sack suddenly starting moving a few times. It was clear that the person inside was struggling to escape. Seeing this, Fu Qing forgot all about the danger she might get into and ran over to untie the rope at the mouth of the sack. The person inside immediately pounced on her and pressed her under his warm body. A wave of panic up rushed toward her neck, and it suddenly felt itchy and numb. Under the shine of the moonlight, a handsome, almost godlike face appeared in front of her eyes! ¡°Didn¡¯t you hear what those people said just now?¡± Zhan Qi¡¯s voice was hoarse as he sized up Fu Qing. The woman was beautiful, and the sight of her felt like a clear spring flowing through the bottom of his heart. Although there was panic in her eyes, she was clearly not afraid. After a moment, she seemed to have made up her mind. ¡°Do you want me to save you?¡± Zhan Qi placed his swollen lips around her delicate neck and kissed it like mad. The kiss extended to her earlobe before he whispered in her ear, ¡°Save me. I¡¯ll take responsibility for you.¡± Fu Qing wanted to retort that they were both adults and she had chosen to do this. There was no need for him to take responsibility ¡ª after all, what was more important than saving someone¡¯s life at stake? However, she soon forgot about her thoughts once her red lips were enveloped in an overbearing kiss. She couldn¡¯t help but let out breathy moans, which were all swallowed by the man above her.. Chapter 2 Translator: Tuiwen Editor: Tuiwen Zhan Qi¡¯s large, warm hand caressed Fu Qing¡¯s chest that was as white as snow. His hand was rough and broad against her skin, and she felt like she was burning up. Without wasting any time, his deft fingers pinched the two pink nipples on her breasts. An indescribable numbness overwhelmed Fu Qing¡¯s entire body. She tensed up as she became especially sensitive, and she couldn¡¯t help but pant softly. ¡°Could you not pinch there?¡± Zhan Qi¡¯s lips and tongue became increasingly dry as he sucked on her red lips wantonly, savoring her sweetness. Helpless under him, Fu Qing was gasping for air. Her hand instinctively pushed against his chest, but she didn¡¯t have any strength to push him off. Zhan Qi¡¯s low murmurs swept past her ears. ¡°You look so beautiful tonight.¡± Just then, his hand slipped past the waistband of her pants, passed through her lower abdomen and went straight to tease her private part. It seemed that he knew exactly what to do to make her moan in pleasure! This caught Fu Qing off-guard, and her body tensed up even more. Without realizing, she had clamped her legs tightly together, trapping his hand inside. ¡°Be a good girl¡­ spread your legs a little for me.¡± Zhan Qi whispered as he coaxed her. However, his two fingers didn¡¯t stop kneading her private part. ¡°Take your hand out¡­ no, don¡¯t touch there¡­¡± Fu Qing weakly argued as she shyly gripped his wrist tightly. For a while even she herself didn¡¯t know if she was trying to stop him or to encourage him. Under the moonlight, her fair face was covered in a layer of hazy pink. She looked so beautiful that Zhan Qi couldn¡¯t help but gulp. He then lowered his head to hold her right breast nipple in his mouth. The hot and cold feeling made Fu Qing immediately let out a soft, sweet moan. ¡°Ah!¡± Stimulated by this soft tone, Zhan Qi shivered. Before the drug could take effect, he used his last bit of rationality to gently prod his finger into her wet vagina. Judging from her reaction just now, he was sure that it was her first time. He could only try his best to make her feel comfortable. The more comfortable she was, the less she would suffer later. Zhan Qi¡¯s fingers moved around her vagina to please her. He teased it roughly, making her very wet. As he teased her relentlessly, Fu Qing¡¯s private part become really sensitive and hot. ¡°Don¡¯t! Take it out now, please¡­ I¡­ I can¡¯t stand it.¡± Fu Qing grabbed his shoulder with force, her nails piercing his skin. Just then, Zhan Qi suddenly pulled his hand away. Her tensed body relaxed, before she heard the crisp sound of fabric tearing. He just tore off her pants! Zhan Qi pressed Fu Qing to the ground. His already swollen and hard penis was rubbing against her vagina, pressing and throbbing against her with burning heat. ¡°Don¡¯t be afraid. I promise I¡¯ll be very gentle.¡± That was the last thing he said. In the next second, Zhan Qi¡¯s thick penis pierced through Fu Qing¡¯s most tender parts. It felt as though it was going to pierce through her body completely. The burning pain, coupled with the satisfaction of her soul trembling, made Fu Qing¡¯s pupils suddenly contract, and she let out a scream that she tried desperately to suppress. ¡°No! It hurts¡­ Let Go! Ah¡­ Uhh¡­¡± As he thrusted, her scream gradually sounded less painful, and instead, it became more pleasurable. Zhan Qi¡¯s eyes were red, and his big hand pressed heavily on her chest. His breathing was rapid, and he thrust hard as if trying to knock her soul out with every hit. Fu Qing lifted her legs on his shoulders. Like a small boat in the waves, she floated weakly with him. ¡­ The night was hot and exciting. When Fu Qing woke up, she was already lying on a big, warm bed. ¡°I¡¯m sorry. I can make it up you¡­ everything except marrying you. I have reasons that I can¡¯t say. I have to marry the only daughter of the Fu family.¡± Zhan Qi¡¯s voice could be heard, and his tone was apologetic. ¡°I can make up for it in other ways, you¡­¡± ¡°Well, actually¡­¡± Fu Qing quickly interrupted him before pointing at herself. ¡°The only daughter you mentioned appears to be me..¡± Chapter 3 Translator: Tuiwen Editor: Tuiwen At the Fu family Manor. Fu Qing walked into the manor. Just then, she saw Fu Wanwan attempting to comfort Old Master Fu. ¡°Grandpa, maybe Qing hasn¡¯t returned because she¡¯s out having fun with her friends. Let¡¯s just send more people to look for her.¡± ¡°Fun?!¡±Old Master Fu glared at Fu Wanwan. The Fu family¡¯s young daughter not returning home for a night was big news. If word got out, it would greatly affect her reputation. And if more people were sent out to look for her, wouldn¡¯t it just attract more attention? Just as Old Master Fu was deep in thought, Fu Qing came over and greeted, ¡°Grandpa.¡± ¡°Qing, you¡¯re finally back!¡± Seeing her, he heaved a sigh of relief. He beckoned her over and lovingly rubbed her hair. ¡°You had me so worried! Where did you go last night?¡± ¡°I ran into some trouble.¡± Fu Qing lowered her head in shame and apologized softly, ¡°Sorry. It¡¯s my fault. I shouldn¡¯t have made Grandpa worry.¡± ¡°It¡¯s fine, really. You can go out and have fun if you want to. But next time, you have to tell Grandpa in advance. Okay?¡± Old Master Fu¡¯s heart softened for his granddaughter, whom he had finally found again. He couldn¡¯t bear to stay angry at her. As he spoke to Fu Qing, he couldn¡¯t stop smiling. Watching this, Fu Wanwan could only clench her fingers tightly in her palms. She gritted her teeth and tried to suppress the rising jealousy in her heart. What a biased old man! Even though she wasn¡¯t his biological granddaughter, she had been by his side and served him all these years. However, the moment he found Fu Qing, he seemed to have completely forgotten about her! Fu Wanwan¡¯s expression was stiff as she tried to contain her jealousy. Suddenly, she met Fu Qing¡¯s cold eyes. She was shocked to see this and quickly averted her gaze. Fu Qing narrowed her eyes slightly at her panicked expression, before her red lips parted slightly. ¡°What? Aren¡¯t you happy to see me coming back?¡± She had caught a glimpse of Fu Wanwan¡¯s jealous expression. Everyone knew that Fu Wanwan was not a biological child of the Fu family. Before the late Madam Fu gave birth back then, the servant who took care of her had evil intentions. Her husband was addicted to alcohol and gambling. Because of this, she stole Madam Fu¡¯s jewelry to sell for some money. When Madam Fu found out about it, the woman was instantly fired. Unexpectedly, the servant had harboured resentment towards Madam Fu in her heart. While the Fu family was in disarray after Madam Fu¡¯s death during childbirth, the woman took advantage of this situation. She had snuck into the hospital and exchanged Madam Fu¡¯s child, who was Fu Qing, with her own daughter. Her daughter was none other than Fu Wanwan! Meanwhile, Fu Qing was sold to a human trafficker. After many twists and turns, she was taken out of S city. However, the Fu family finally found out the truth recently. After a long and arduous investigation, they finally found Fu Qing. Since they had been friends for many years and Fu Wanwan was only an infant at the time, she couldn¡¯t be blamed for the swap. As such, Grandfather Fu gave her a company as some sort of severance payment. The Fu family generously admitted to the public that Fu Wanwan was the adopted granddaughter of the Fu family. At the same time, they announced Fu Qing¡¯s return to the family. Unfortunately, Fu Wanwan didn¡¯t seem willing to be the adopted granddaughter only. While Fu Qing was still immersed in her own thoughts, she heard Fu Wanwan speak. ¡°Qing, I just remember that when you left last night, you were with a man¡­ Is everything okay?¡± Fu Qing laughed coldly in her heart. It seemed that Fu Wanwan couldn¡¯t hold it in any longer. She had stupidly showed her true colors! No wonder she felt sleepy after dinner last night and immediately wanted to go back to her room to sleep. Now she was pretty sure that Fu Wanwan was the one behind all this. Old Master Fu looked at Fu Qing and said in a worried tone, ¡°Qing, did you really go out with a man?¡± Although he loved his granddaughter, his reputation was of utmost importance to him. Fu Qing was just about to explain before she heard Fu Wanwan exclaim. ¡°Oh my gosh! Why is there blood on your dress?!¡± Blood? Old Master Fu immediately shifted his gaze to her dress. There was a hint of anxiety in his eyes as he held her hands tightly. ¡°Tell me the truth. Who did you give yourself to?¡± Fu Wanwan smiled smugly in satisfaction. However, the smile slowly faded from her face when she heard a cold voice from outside the door. ¡°Me..¡± Chapter 4 Translator: Tuiwen Editor: Tuiwen Just then, Zhan Qi strode in. Seeing that it was him, a frown formed on Fu Wanwan¡¯s face. ¡°How could it possibly be you?!¡± She had clearly seen seen Fu Qing thrown into the alley, and even let the beggar have his way with Fu Qing. ¡°What¡¯s wrong? Why can¡¯t it be me?¡± Zhan Qi continued to glare at Fu Wanwan with his icy cold orbs. The aura emanating off his body was like a sharp sword. It tore apart the surrounding air and pressured her so much that she didn¡¯t dare to speak. Just now, he had waited outside and eavesdropped on the family¡¯s conversation. Although he was not there physically, he knew that Fu Wanwan was up to no good. Because Fu Qing had suddenly appeared in the alley last night, he was afraid that she had been set up. After all, he knew a lot about the dirty tricks of the rich and powerful families. Fu Qing had saved him, and she also happened to be the real daughter of the Fu family. She was a wild girl who had grown up in the village. She was also simple-minded, and after going through many battles in the business world, she naturally had plenty of ways to persuade him to marry her. Seeing that it was Zhan Qi, Old Master Fu heaved a sigh of relief and rubbed Fu Qing¡¯s head lovingly. ¡°You have good taste. I originally wanted you to marry Qi.¡± Fu Qing lowered her head. The craziness from last night in the alley surfaced in her mind, and her face turned slightly red. Moreover, Zhan Qi said that this was the best solution and that he would treat her well. ¡°Grandpa, you can make the decision.¡± Seeing her flushed expression, Old Master Fu laughed heartily. ¡°Fine, since you two like each other, I approve. You two already had a marriage contract, to begin with, and Qi can be considered your future husband, but¡­¡± Old Master Fu started to frown as he thought to himself. After all, the two of them weren¡¯t officially engaged yet. If word got out, the public would claim that the Fu family¡¯s daughter gave herself away before marriage and was just using Zhan Qi as an excuse. It wouldn¡¯t be good for her reputation at all. Sensing his hesitance, Zhan Qi quickly bent down. ¡°Grandfather, I¡¯ll get my dad to come over and propose now.¡± ¡°Okay.¡± Grandfather Fu agreed immediately. He and Zhan Qi chatted happily while Fu Qing spoke up from time to time. The three of them had a harmonious conversation, and there was no place for Fu Wanwan at all. Feeling as though she was being ostracized, Fu Wanwan quickly left them without any of them noticing. Full of resentment and jealousy, she quickly took out her phone and logged into the forum anonymously. ¡°That village girl¡­ always has things work out for her!¡± Once she tarnished Fu Qing¡¯s reputation, she couldn¡¯t wait to see how Old Master Fu would protect that bitch! Not long after, an anonymous expose appeared on the trending list of the forum. [Shocking news, the daughter of the Fu family had a private meeting with a man in the middle of the night!] Below the headline was some text descriptions. There were no photos or videos, but because the Fu family¡¯s name was so famous, it still attracted a lot of popularity. Zhan Qi was the first to know about the trending news. After thinking for a moment, he quickly sent a message to his assistant. ¡°Take care of it.¡± If what happened last night was exposed, it would be bad for both him and Fu Qing. Fu Wanwan grinned to herself as she watched the popularity of the post rise. Just as it was about to enter the top three headlines, she saw exclusive news spread across the entire website. [Exclusive report: Model couple, Deng Jiasun Qi, just divorced because of Sun Qi¡¯s adultery. Their assets have been divided.] Deng Jia and Sun Qi were the model couple in the entertainment industry, and everyone knew them. They had been married for nine years and had two cute children. Deng Jia would take the children on television to do parent-child variety shows from time to time, while Sun Jia had been filming television dramas. They had countless fans and were the top couple in the entertainment industry. Once this attention-grabbing news was out, the popularity of Fu Wan¡¯s painstaking post was quickly suppressed, as more people paid attention to the model couple. ¡°Ugh! Bitch, you¡¯re so lucky this time.¡± Fu Wanwan stomped her feet in anger, but she knew that she couldn¡¯t accuse Fu Qing of anything else. Just then, Zhan Qi invited his father, Zhan Yuv, to the Fu family¡¯s villa. After explaining the situation, Zhan Yuv quickly proposed the marriage. After discussing with grandfather Fu for less than half an hour, they decided to announce their marriage next weekend. Fu Wanwan had moved out ever since she was demoted to being an adopted daughter. However, she continued to greet Old Master Fu after dinner every day. When she learned about this, she was furious. ¡°Just you wait. At the wedding, I¡¯ll make sure that you¡¯re the center of attention and that you will make a fool of yourself.¡± Fu Wanwan cursed in a low voice. She gritted her teeth in anger, before forcing a smile and turning around to look for the old man. After all, she still had to curry favor with him.. Chapter 5 Translator: Tuiwen Editor: Tuiwen The third young master of the Zhan family and the only daughter of the Fu family was about to get married. The wedding was held at the upscale Longteng Hotel in S city, which the Zhan family and Fu family had jointly booked. All the guests were elites of the business world and top-class tycoons. The guests were having a merry time, as they chatted and laughed. Meanwhile, Zhan Qi followed Zhan Yuv and started socializing with the crowd. As for Fu Qing, she was adjusting her wedding dress in the room as she waited for the toast. The makeup artist applied the last layer of makeup for Fu Qing and clapped her hands in admiration. ¡°As expected of the daughter of the Fu family. You¡¯re the most beautiful bride I have ever seen.¡± Fu Qing smiled and blushed at the compliment. She was wearing a wedding dress designed by a world-class master. The entire dress was embroidered with white gauze and expensive diamond pearls, and it even reflected a bit of bright light. Under the light, the wedding dress looked as beautiful as a dream. She was also wearing the most luxurious custom-made jewelry that was designed to complement her beauty perfectly. Fu Qing¡¯s skin was fair, and her features were like a painting, exuding a myriad of amorous feelings. She gave off the youthful aura of a young girl, yet she had the maturity of a woman. ¡°Yes, Qing is the most beautiful.¡± Just then, Fu Wanwan happened to come in with a red veil. She smiled and placed it in front of Fu Qing, and a hint of jealousy flashed in her eyes. Just this wedding dress and jewelry alone was worth the annual income of her own company. Fu Qing flipped the veil in her hand and frowned slightly. ¡°What¡¯s this for?¡± ¡°You¡¯ll need to wear it later when we toast. It¡¯s to cover your face.¡± Fu Wanwan seemed understanding as she tried to explain it to her, ¡°This is the wedding custom in S city. You might not know it since you just came back. On the day of the wedding, you have to wait for the groom to lift the veil for you for good luck.¡± ¡°Is that so?¡± Fu Qing frowned. She had never heard of this tradition before. She knew that a veil was required for a wedding, but this was a Chinese wedding. Furthermore, the red veil did not match her white wedding dress at all. However, if there really was such a custom in S City, then she could only make do with it. Seeing Fu Qing put the veil aside, Fu Wanwan left with grin on her face. As soon as she left, Fu Qing looked at the makeup artist. ¡°Please find me a box of embroidery thread.¡± Not long after, the makeup artist came back with the embroidery thread she wanted. Fu Qing took the box and thought to herself. After matching the embroidery thread with the veil, she started to thread the needle. She slowly started to embroider and a pattern was being formed on the veil. Red alone was too gaudy for a wedding veil. At least after embroidering the veil, she could slightly add some variety to it. After all, Fu Qing didn¡¯t want to look ugly on her wedding day. The wedding process began, and Fu Qing was sent out by the bridesmaids to exchange rings with Zhan Qi. However, she heard the guests whispering and laughing as soon as she came out. ¡°Why is she wearing a red veil with a white wedding dress? It doesn¡¯t match at all.¡± ¡°Who designed this for the bride? It¡¯s so ugly!¡± Although they spoke in hushed tones, Fu Qing heard them clearly since they were all talking at the same time. She couldn¡¯t help but feel angry at herself. She clenched her fingers tightly in humiliation and her face was dark. Once again, she had fallen for Fu Wanwan¡¯s trick. Just as she was wallowing in shame, a clear voice sounded. ¡°The embroidery on this veil is not bad. May I ask who embroidered it?¡± The guests all quickly quieted down. The one who spoke up was the famous design master, Yun Jin. Her designs were so beautiful that any one of her works would fetch a sky-high price. Fu Qing finally gathered the courage to lift the veil and look at the person who spoke. ¡°I did it myself. The red veil is too monotonous. Even if it¡¯s for good luck, I couldn¡¯t stand it, so I embroidered some patterns on it.¡± ¡°I see. It¡¯s been many years since I¡¯ve seen such good embroidery work.¡± Yun Jin¡¯s eyes shone with interest as she continued.. ¡°Miss Fu, are you willing to be my disciple?¡± Chapter 6 Translator: Tuiwen Editor: Tuiwen ¡°Of course.¡± Fu Qing¡¯s answer was straightforward, and the smile on Yun Jin¡¯s face widened. Yun Jin approached her and passed her a jade bracelet as a gift for the mentor-mentee meeting. Once the two had settled the date to officially accept her as a disciple, Yun Jin sat back down. The wedding quickly resumed, but the way everyone looked at Fu Qing had changed. As expected of the daughter of the Fu family, she had her own unique reason for doing everything! All of them had only seen the red veil, but not the embroidery on it. Only Yun Jin could see something unique with just one glance. The entire wedding continued with a much livelier atmosphere. ¡°Bitch,¡± Fu Wanwan cursed in a low voice, unwilling to give up. Seeing that her plan to humiliate Fu Qing had been ruined once again, she gritted her teeth. She was so angry that she almost crushed the wine glass in her hand. ¡®Watch out, I¡¯ll get you back!¡¯ After the wedding, Fu Qing was brought to a villa by Zhan Qi. As soon as she entered, she curiously looked around and could not help but suck in a breath of cold air in awe. The place was so luxurious ¡ª it was even more grand than the Fu Family manor! The villa was adorned with lobular rosewood furniture, and the air was filled with a mesmerizing sandalwood fragrance, while beautiful artworks were framed on the walls. It didn¡¯t take an artist to know that each piece could be sold at a sky-high price outside. Although the entire villa was decorated from top to bottom, it was decorated lavishly. It was obvious that the owner of the house had good taste. ¡°This will be our home from now on.¡± Zhan Qi glanced at the woman standing in awe next to him. She looked so beautiful as she admired the decorations. Trying to calm himself down, he clenched his fists and coughed lightly. ¡°You can make any arrangements you want. There¡¯s only one old butler here, but he¡¯s loyal and trustworthy. You can call him Uncle Zhang.¡± Zhan Qi gestured towards the old man who was smiling at the stairs on the second floor. Fu Qing nodded at him as a form of acknowledgement. ¡°Right, I almost forgot. There¡¯s one more thing.¡± Zhan Qi¡¯s expression suddenly turned serious. ¡°I sincerely hope that you won¡¯t fall in love with me. You¡¯re my wife, but you¡¯ll be nothing more than that. I¡¯ll give you everything that Mrs. Zhan deserves.¡± This unexpected request had Fu Qing stunned and at a loss for words. She could only look at him in confusion. ¡°I don¡¯t understand.¡± ¡°Feelings are too complicated. I don¡¯t want your feelings to drag me down.¡± Zhan Qi decided to make things clear for her. ¡°I want to focus on the Zhan family. So before they decide on a successor, I won¡¯t be bothered with you. If you fall in love with me, you¡¯ll be disappointed.¡± Hearing his harsh words, Fu Qing came to a realization. No wonder he only wanted to marry the Fu family¡¯s daughter. This marriage is just a tool for him to fight for the family property. Undoubtedly, the Zhan family was different from the Fu family. Zhan Yuv had four children ¡ª Zhan Qi was the third son, and he had two older brothers. However, his fourth brother was born physically weak. Although it was never disclosed, the public believed that he was born with a deficiency. When he was ten years old, he passed away. As for his two older brothers, they were about the same age as him, and they were not easy to deal with. Although Zhan Yuv seemed to treat the three brothers equally, he was actually more biased toward his second son. Because Zhan Qi was the third young master, he could only stabilize his family¡¯s status through a marriage alliance. The corners of Fu Qing¡¯s lips curled up slightly. ¡°I see. I won¡¯t stand in your way.¡± Her eyes were bright and clear with sincerity. Zhan Qi took a quick look at her and his breath hitched. Trying to calm himself down, he took a deep breath and quickly averted his gaze. ¡°No, I¡¯m the one who let you down first. Don¡¯t worry, I¡¯ll protect you. Apart from my love, you can have all of me. ¡± ¡°Thank you.¡± Fu Qing decided that she didn¡¯t want to beat around the bush with him anymore, so she picked up her dress and went upstairs. ¡°I¡¯m going to take a shower in the bedroom first. You¡­um¡­ help yourself.¡± She wanted to tell him to sleep next door. However, since this was his villa, she couldn¡¯t say anything. Zhan Qi simply glanced at her retreating figure without a word. In the bathroom, Fu Qing slowly removed her wedding dress bit by bit, and her forehead was full of sweat. The design of this wedding dress was too complicated! All the small buttons and zippers on the dress seemed to be against her. Her face was red as she struggled to take off the dress. ¡°Oh no!¡± Fu Qing let out a low cry and let go of her hand helplessly. The top half of the wedding dress was completely stuck! Chapter 7 Translator: Tuiwen Editor: Tuiwen Fu Qing was in a stalemate with the wedding dress for a long time. Because the wedding dress was so exquisitely made, she didn¡¯t want to destroy it. However, she knew that if she didn¡¯t tear it, she wouldn¡¯t be able to unfasten it with the back of her hand. This was so difficult! Fu Qing continued to struggle before she heard Zhan Qi calling for her. ¡°Qing, are you done?¡± ¡°Not yet!¡± Fu Qing¡¯s eyes flickered, and her heart was conflicted for a while. She sighed before calling out softly, ¡°I¡­need some help. Can you come in and help me?¡± ¡°What¡¯s the matter?¡± ¡°Come in and see for yourself.¡± Fu Qing¡¯s tone sounded a little defeated, as she let her hands fall to her side. Without any hesitance, the bathroom door was suddenly pulled open. Fu Qing was caught off guard. Panicking, she quickly hugged her chest with both hands. With wide eyes, she could only look helplessly at the man who was striding into the bathroom. His Adam¡¯s apple bobbed as he gulped at the sight of the woman before him. His eyes were dark and deep as he fixated on her. There was a hazy mist from the steam in the bathroom and the lingering fragrance of flowers. Fu Qing stood in the mist with her upper body bare. Although she looked panicked, there was still an indescribable sense of beauty emanating off her. Her smooth skin, plump breasts, and elegant swan-like neck were all displayed right in front of him. Fu Qing¡¯s fluffy wedding dress that had gathered on the lower half of her body gave off a sense of nobility. It made her look like a fairy who had accidentally fallen into the mortal world. ¡°Please help me undo the button. I can¡¯t do it myself.¡± Fu Qing¡¯s voice startled Zhan Qi. He quickly regained his senses, realizing that her back was already facing him. At her waist, the wedding dress was tangled into a ball with a small bump on it. The button should be somewhere in it. ¡°Okay, let me do it.¡± Zhan Qi started to bend down to help her undo the button. The two were so close to each other that it made Fu Qing tremble. The fragrance on Fu Qing¡¯s body became stronger as he got closer. The gentle fragrance drifted into Zhan Qi¡¯s nose, teasing his nerves. While undoing the button, his cold, slender fingers would brush against Fu Qing¡¯s warm skin from time to time. The light and fluttery touches made him recall the romantic time that night. The brief touches made him miss that night. The temperature around him seemed to rise. Fu Qing clenched her fingers nervously and asked in a low voice, ¡°Has it been undone?¡± ¡°Yes.¡± Zhan Qi agreed and pulled the wedding dress away abruptly. Caught off guard, Fu Qing spun around with the wedding dress, but she couldn¡¯t regain her balance. She screamed as fell backward. ¡°Ah!¡± In a split second, Zhan Qi had grabbed her wrist. She had closed her eyes as she waited for the impact as she fell. However, the expected pain never came. Zhan Qi had hugged her tightly and pulled her into his arms. Slowly, Fu Qing opened her eyes and met his dark eyes. ¡°Thank you.¡± Her voice was soft, and her face was as red as an apple. Seeing that he was still staring at her, she hurriedly tried to push him away. ¡°Yeah¡­there¡¯s nothing else. You can leave now.¡± ¡°What, you¡¯re just going to push me away?¡± Zhan Qi¡¯s low voice brushed past her eardrums, bringing with it a unique magnetism. ¡°No.¡± Fu Qing wished that she could lower her head even more, and her finger poked at his chest. ¡°You¡­ pushed me!¡± Just then, she could clearly feel the thing under his crotch pressing against her. It was expanding and throbbing, and it was aggressively poking against her body. She realized her predicament. She was not wearing anything right now, and she was in his arms. How could she not panic?! ¡°Oh, is that so?¡± Zhan Qi said with a teasing tone. He had no intention of letting her go. Instead, he pulled her even closer to him. His thing was pressed firmly against her lower abdomen, and his breath was hot and ragged. This made Fu Qing¡¯s entire body go soft. ¡°After all, tonight is our wedding night. Haven¡¯t I told you that you can enjoy everything that I have?¡± As soon as Zhan Qi uttered those words, he lowered his head and nipped on her red lips. The tip of his tongue nimbly opened and explored her mouth. The soft tip of his tongue brought a different kind of comfort. Fu Qing¡¯s tensed body slowly relaxed. As her lips and teeth parted, she heard him softly whisper. ¡°Qing, we¡¯re husband and wife now.¡± Just then, Fu Qing was pushed against the wall, and her legs instinctively coiled around his waist.. Chapter 8 Translator: Tuiwen Editor: Tuiwen This dangerous position made Fu Qing¡¯s heart thump loudly. She knew that she was in a compromising position. With her back was pressed against the wall, she couldn¡¯t help but shiver. ¡°So cold.¡± Fu Qing hissed. Because she was afraid of falling on her butt, she could only cling desperately onto his neck. ¡°Can you let me down first?¡± ¡°No.¡± Zhan Qi languidly drew a circle on her chest his tongue, and the surging desire completely drowned him. ¡°Don¡¯t worry. You won¡¯t be cold in a while.¡± He lowered his head and sucked on her pink nipples. At the same time, he pushed his thing towards her vagina. Sensing how tense she was, he was in no hurry. He slowly used his thing to rub against her non-stop. ¡°Qing, Relax. It¡¯s too tight. I can¡¯t enter.¡± ¡°Trust me, okay? I won¡¯t let go of you.¡± Fu Qing was in a dilemma. She wanted him to put her down, but she also wanted to trust him. Just then, Zhan Qi smiled wickedly and urged his huge object into her already wet vagina. He rubbed against her and kept moving forward and backward. It was clear he intended to tease her, as he only lingered at the entrance. ¡°Am I really not allowed to go in?¡± ¡°Oh.¡± Fu Qing was teased until her face turned red. Just as she opened her mouth to argue, he quickly slammed into the deepest part of her body. ¡°Am I not your husband, my love?¡± The unexpected thrust that penetrated deep into her made her cry out in surprise. ¡°Ah, yes! Yes, you¡¯re my husband!¡± After getting a satisfactory answer, a smirk formed on Zhan Qi¡¯s face as he pulled out. ¡°But you don¡¯t seem to want me to fuck you?¡± His handsome face coupled with his lewd words made Fu Qing turn red with embarrassment. She lowered her head shyly. ¡°That¡¯s not true.¡± Seeing that she refused to admit it, Zhan Qi rammed the thick rod into her body again. The sudden thrust made Fu Qing groan uncontrollably. ¡°Please¡­ don¡¯t ¡ª¡± Before she could finish her sentence, Zhan Qi pulled out again. Fu Qing groaned, suddenly feeling empty inside. The head of his penis continued to rub back and forth at her entrance, but he refused to go deeper. Fu Qing was drenched in sweat from his relentless torture. Unable to fight back, she dug her nails deep into his shoulders. ¡°Please¡­ Please. Hurry up and go deeper!¡± She had finally caved. She wanted him, deeper! ¡°If you want it that bad, what should you call me?¡± Zhan Qi looked into her eyes teasingly, and Fu Qing was stunned for a moment. Too far gone to be ashamed, Fu Qing opened her mouth slowly and managed to squeeze out a whispered, ¡°Hubby.¡± ¡°Good girl.¡± Zhan Qi pushed his rode deep into her and held it there. It continued to pulsate deep inside her. ¡°Remember, I¡¯m your hubby. As long as you want it, as long as I have it, only I can satisfy you.¡± He promised not only his body, but everything that she wanted. With that, Zhan Qi pressed Fu Qing hard against the wall and continued to thrust like mad. The rapid rhythmic movements almost made Fu Qing pass out. She could only tremble under his grip and pressed herself close to Zhan Qi¡¯s warm body. Her grip around his neck tightened as her screams increased in pitch and volume. It was not until she had orgasmed twice before Zhan Qi finally couldn¡¯t withstand the stimulation. His body trembled and released his essence deep into her. He slowly let go of Fu Qing, who seemed to be in a daze. She was slowly sliding down the wall as his warmth filled her up. A hint of indulgence flashed across his eyes as he hugged her tightly. ¡°I¡¯ll wash you up.¡± Fu Qing only hummed in response and allowed him to hug her. After washing her up, Zhan Qi carried her to the bed and ran his fingers through her hair. ¡°Go to sleep. Everything will be fine once you wake up. Don¡¯t worry, I¡¯ll take responsibility and make it up to you. I¡¯ll treat you well, but there are some things that you shouldn¡¯t be greedy about.¡± It seemed like he was trying to persuade her, but at the same time, he was also trying to convince himself. Fu Qing was too tired to even think much of it. She closed her eyes and fell asleep immediately. Zhan Qi then laid down beside her and smelled her soft fragrance. Then, he revealed a peaceful smile. He continued to bask in this moment of gentleness.. Chapter 9 Translator: Tuiwen Editor: Tuiwen When Fu Qing woke up, it was already morning. The golden sunlight shone through the curtains and onto her body. She stretched out her fingers and wriggled them, before quickly turning over and sitting up. Today was the day she would go home with Zhan Qi and have dinner with the Zhan family. She couldn¡¯t wear the wedding dress on a normal occasion. However, Fu Qing didn¡¯t see her clothes at the bedside either. Just as she was feeling anxious, Zhan Qi pushed the door open and entered. In his hands was an exquisitely made and beautifully styled set of gowns. Her eyes lit up ¡ª it was very much to her liking. ¡°Put this on before we go back.¡± Zhan Qi passed the gown to her and his gaze swept over her body. His gaze was scorching hot as it lingered over her body. Feeling the heat, Fu Qing quickly looked down. She hurriedly covered herself with the blanket. She wasn¡¯t wearing any clothes! Seeing her struggle, Zhan Qi¡¯s lips curled up into a faint smile. His mood improved a little. ¡°I¡¯ve seen everything. There¡¯s nothing for you to hide. Let¡¯s go, it¡¯s not good to be late.¡± Then, he turned around and left Fu Qing alone in the bedroom. Heaving a sigh of relief, she quickly put her clothes on. Afterward, the two of them drove to the Zhan family¡¯s mansion. Just as they were passing the intersection of the main road, a group of people suddenly blocked their way. ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡± Fu Qing saw an old man lying on the ground and quickly asked Zhan Qi to stop the car. ¡°Oh god! Someone was hit by a car. Let me go down and take a look.¡± Zhan Qi stopped the car and watched her squeeze through the crowd. He was about to help the old man too, but he was stopped by the gathering crowd. ¡°Don¡¯t help him. The vehicle that hit him just drove off. If you go and help him now, he will definitely blackmail you!¡± ¡°Exactly. Look at his ragged clothes. He definitely has no money, for sure.¡± They continued to gossip, which made Fu Qing frown. ¡°I don¡¯t care about being blackmailed or not. All I care about is that he¡¯s injured and he needs to be sent to the hospital now!¡± ¡°If all of you don¡¯t dare to, then I will help him myself!¡± Fu Qing ignored the crowd that tried to stop her and went forward to help the old man up. ¡°Sir, don¡¯t worry. I will send you to the hospital now.¡± The old man trembled as he looked at her with gratitude. ¡°Thank you.¡± He had just left the village to buy some necessities, but he was knocked down by a motorcycle when crossing the road. No matter how hard he tried, he couldn¡¯t get up. Fortunately, Fu Qing happened to be there. Zhan Qi got off the car and came over to help. Together, the two sent the old man to the hospital. After paying the medical fees, they quickly rushed to the mansion. He was driving the car at full speed. When they finally arrived, it was just past eleven, so it was not too late. When the couple entered, Zhan You greeted them with a smile. ¡°Come, sit here.¡± The Zhan family¡¯s Zhan Leng and Zhan Cheng also wore warm smiles on their faces. They both looked gentlemanly and polite. Seated next to them were two beautiful women who were dressed fashionably and elegantly. ¡°The slightly plump one on the left is the eldest sister-in-law Wang Lian, and the one on the right is the second sister-in-law Li Ying.¡± Zhan Qi whispered this information to Fu Qing. After a quick round of introductions, everyone greeted her warmly. ¡°Hello, father, brothers and sister-in-laws.¡± ¡°That is too formal! Well, from now on we¡¯re all family. You don¡¯t have to be so polite.¡± Zhan You waved her over to sit down, and the family gathered at the table to eat. Meanwhile, Wang Lian picked up a piece of fish with her chopsticks and placed it on Fu Qing¡¯s rice bowl with a smile. ¡°Sister-in-law, there¡¯s a wine tasting at the winery of Dawn Tonight. You should come with us.¡± ¡°Yes, it¡¯s the perfect opportunity to introduce you to everyone!¡± Li Ying chimed in, ¡°Everyone is curious about the third sister-in-law and wants to be friends with you. You should go.¡± Fu Qing couldn¡¯t refute the two sisters-in-law¡¯s warm invitation. She looked at Zhan Qi and nodded in agreement. ¡°Okay, I¡¯ll go.¡± Wang Lian and Li Ying smiled sweetly in response.. Chapter 10 Translator: Tuiwen Editor: Tuiwen That night, at the Dawn Winery. The male guests and female guests formed two respective circles of their own. Zhan Qi was entertaining the men while Fu Qing followed Wang Lian and Li Ying to talk with the ladies. ¡°Let¡¯s all play a game! Everyone draw lots. Whoever wins will go on stage and perform.¡± Wang Lian took out the straw and exchanged a furtive glance with Li Ying. Fu Qing was the only daughter of the Fu family. Naturally, her family was wealthier than the two of them. However, Fu Qing had just returned to the family not long ago. There were even rumors that she had grown up in the countryside. Tonight, they would make sure that she makes a fool of herself in public. Screw her pride! Every madam came to draw lots. As Fu Qing opened her palm, she saw that she had a red lot. Unfortunately, she¡¯d won. ¡°Yo, third sister-in-law is really lucky!¡± Wang Lian smiled and teased, ¡°I wonder what you¡¯re going to perform for us?¡± ¡°This¡­¡± Fu Qing was a little worried. She knew that she would end up embarrassing herself here. ¡°How about playing the piano?¡± Li Ying suggested. When the other wealthy ladies heard it, they all showed contemptuous expressions. If it weren¡¯t for Wang Lian and Li Ying, this village girl¡¯s daughter wouldn¡¯t even be here. Even standing next to her made them all feel like they were tainted by her poverty. How could a village girl know how to play the piano? What a joke! Just as Fu Qing was about to retort, a kind voice sounded. ¡°Kid, so you¡¯re here.¡± Fu Qing turned around and saw a familiar old man¡¯s face. ¡°Sir, are you alright?¡± ¡°Yes, it¡¯s a good thing that you sent me to the hospital in time. It¡¯s just a little bruise. I¡¯ll be fine after resting for two days.¡± The old man smiled fondly at her. His gaze was understanding as it swept past the scheming women around her. ¡°I heard that you had to play the piano. Because I have nothing to repay you with, I¡¯ll play the piano for you.¡± The old man walked to the piano and sat down. Under the light, it was obvious that his clothes her shabby. It seems that he did not clean himself up after the accident, so he looked even more old and tattered. Li Ying covered her mouth and struggled to restrain her laughter. ¡°Third sister-in-law, where did you meet this person? Why does he look like an old beggar?¡± The other ladies also laughed along. But in the next second, their laughter suddenly ceased. The sound of the piano rang out. It was clear and pleasing to the ear, and it sounded just like celestial music. The old man, who was originally dressed in tattered clothes, now looked like a noble God in their eyes. His entire body exuded an effortless elegance. After making fun of him, the women could not help turn their heads in shame. They didn¡¯t dare to look him in the eyes. The commotion also attracted the attention of the male guests. When they saw the old man playing the piano, they all cried out in surprise. ¡°Oh my God, it¡¯s Master Franz!¡± He was a world-class piano master and the Grand Master of the piano world. Many people wanted him to be their teacher or partner, but he rejected them all. In the piano world, if he said he was second, no one else would dare to say they were first. When they heard that Franz was playing to perform in Fu Qing¡¯s place, the faces of the guests changed, and they all gathered around Fu Qing. ¡°Third young madam, you¡¯re familiar with Master Franz?¡± ¡°Third young madam, please help me put in a good word with Master Franz. Let¡¯s consider a collaboration! I¡¯ll make sure that you benefit from this.¡± For a moment, Fu Qing had the upper hand over everyone. In the corner of the banquet, Fu Wanwan¡¯s heart was burning with jealousy. She had finally gotten the admission ticket to the banquet, but she hadn¡¯t expected to see Fu Qing in the limelight the moment she entered. This slut, how could she be so lucky wherever she went! She has to die! Because Fu Qing wasn¡¯t used to being complimented like this, she went out to relieve her boredom. After watching her every move, Fu Wanwan¡¯s expression turned cold. She quickly followed her ¡ª she was drunk and didn¡¯t care about anything else. The two of them walked to the artificial lake of the hotel, without Fu Qing noticing that the other woman was following her. There was no one there. Fu Qing finally let out a sigh of relief. She stood by the lake, enjoying the breeze. Fu Wanwan quickly saw the opportunity to sneak behind her. Without hesitating, she shoved her into the lake. Splash! Water splashed everywhere as Fu Qing fell into the water. Fu Wanwan watched on with satisfaction as she struggled and cried for help. She continued to watch as Fu Qing slowly sank.. Chapter 11 Translator: Tuiwen Editor: Tuiwen Fu Wanwan smirked jubilantly after waiting two minutes and still seeing no sign of Fu Qing surfacing anywhere from the water. ¡®You¡¯re dead meat this time, you annoying shrew!¡¯ Fu Wanwan flipped her wraparound skirt and sauntered languidly away from the lake, humming an upbeat tune from her favorite pop group. Soon after she left, the placid lake surface sloshed upward with a small splash, followed by a cacophony of gags and grunts as Fu Qing emerged from the depths of the lake. ¡°Ahem¡­¡± She inhaled sharply and gasped vociferously for air. The instant Fu Qing¡¯s head bobbed on the water¡¯s surface, she spat out the water that she had accidentally swallowed. Her arms waded in the water as she stayed afloat, and her eyes appeared intense and devoid of emotion. She ascended to the surface to breathe. When she came out for a walk earlier this day, she did not expect to be assaulted and thrown into the water. She would have absolutely fallen into a dilemma that instant and lost her life there if she hadn¡¯t learned to swim in the wonderful countryside. She would never forget the trauma she had just endured because of Fu Wanwan¡¯s antipathy. The lake water was freezing at this point, and just as Fu Qing was about to paddle back to shore, she heard a frantic scream. ¡°Help! Someone¡¯s drowning! Over there!¡± Fu Qing shifted her focus to the source of the voice, and when she saw that person pointing to the lake, she turned to look and spotted a slim figure a few dozen meters away from her. There was a lady who had jumped into the lake, and it seemed like she wanted to commit suicide. Meanwhile, the person who shouted on the shore was sporting what appeared to be a security uniform. From the looks of it, he must have been her guard. The lady started struggling in the water, but the guard didn¡¯t seem to know how to swim either. All he could do was scream in terror. Fu Qing didn¡¯t have time to think about her options and swam over to the drowning woman with all her strength. ¡°I¡¯m here to help you,¡± she said as she reached out and grabbed the woman¡¯s arm. ¡°Hold on to me tightly.¡± The lady, who looked shaken by the startling incident, held on to her obediently while she was bringing the both of them towards the shore. Many beachgoers were alarmed by the guard¡¯s horrified screams, and as Fu Qing pulled the lady to the shore, Zhan Qi and others rushed over to help. Zhan Qi scowled as he saw her soaked to the skin, baring her delicate curves for everyone to see. He took off his suit at once and wrapped it snugly around her. ¡°How can you risk swimming all the way to the deep waters to save some stranger? It¡¯s such a huge risk. What if something goes horribly wrong?¡± Fu Qing dipped her head in resignation as she listened to his reproachful tone. ¡°Well, I can¡¯t overlook the impending mishap and not be concerned about her. After all, human life is all that matters.¡± Amid the crisis, she didn¡¯t have time to think about her well-being. She readjusted her clothes and pressed his suit closer to her body as she spoke, her body shivering noticeably. It was unbearably chilly right now. Zhan Qi suppressed the rest of his remarks when he saw her shivering nonstop. ¡°All I¡¯m saying is you must prioritize your own safety and security first.¡± He scooped her up and allowed her head to rest against his chest, warming her with his own body heat. ¡°Let¡¯s go back to the hotel first so you can wash up and get changed into something dry. I don¡¯t want you to catch a cold.¡± ¡°All right.¡± Like a nice and gentle little sheep, Fu Qing nodded meekly and wrapped her arms around his neck without saying anything further. Zhan Qi¡¯s skepticism was only toned down when he saw her cooperation. ¡°Wait a minute.¡± A melodious woman¡¯s voice called out from behind them, conveying her words in rather stiff and stilted Mandarin. She stared at Fu Qing with extremely grateful eyes and bowed deeply. ¡°Miss, thank you for saving my life. I am Princess Elisa of the Apu Kingdom. I will forever cherish your kindness and altruism today.¡± ¡°You¡¯re welcome, Princess, but this isn¡¯t necessary. No one in their right mind would ignore a wonderful, crowned princess in distress.¡± Princess Elisa was filled with relief and comfort after Fu Qing smiled at her. She wanted to express her gratitude some more, but was held in place by Zhan Qi¡¯s steely stare. ¡°Princess, you can thank her later. If you¡¯ll excuse us, I¡¯ll take her to her room to change clothes first.¡± ¡°Sure, I understand completely. Take care, you two.¡± The sentiment in Elisa¡¯s heart surged as she watched the two walk away. She took a chance and ran away from home to avoid the marriage decided by the royal family. But she had not expected her family¡¯s royal guards to track her down so quickly. She became panicked and decided that the only way to end her misery was to commit suicide because she didn¡¯t want to return home with the guards. It wasn¡¯t, however, her intention to drown herself. When her foot slipped from the boardwalk and she fell into the lake, she was completely taken aback. She believed she would have died sooner if it hadn¡¯t been for Fu Qing¡¯s intervention, especially since she couldn¡¯t swim or even stay afloat. The onlookers at the lake gradually dispersed after that. The incident soon reached Fu Wanwan¡¯s ears. Her narrow eyes had turned red because of her resentment.. Chapter 12 Translator: Tuiwen Editor: Tuiwen ¡®Seems that the bitch got quite lucky this time.¡¯ Fu Wanwan¡¯s chest heaved and she was furious. However, she had no choice but to follow the throng of spectators as they departed from the scene. Luckily for her, no one noticed when she skillfully nudged Fu Qing into water. This could be the only bright side of her story. Meanwhile, in one room on the hotel¡¯s second floor ¡ª After a rejuvenating shower and wrapping herself in a thick blanket, Fu Qing sat calmly on the bed. She flashed Zhan Qi a delightful smile as he handed her a new dress and coat to wear. ¡°Put this on first, and then I¡¯ll blow dry your hair.¡± He nonchalantly took the hairdryer out of the dresser table and started drying Fu Qing¡¯s hair carefully, one section at a time. Fu Qing¡¯s hair was smooth and silky. Each strand of her healthy hair slid across his fingertips, giving him a tingling sensation. Her mane likewise exuded an enticing but subtle scent. Zhan Qi¡¯s hand stroked her black tresses little by little until his fingertips grazed against her snow-white and delicate skin. ¡°Stop it, please. It makes me feel ticklish.¡± Fu Qing nudged Zhan Qi¡¯s hand away from her and stared at him with her round eyes sparkling. Her innocent face further intensified the exasperation Zhan Qi felt within him. He likewise sensed an intimately familiar burning passion in his gut. ¡°I should punish you for not appropriately protecting yourself from imminent danger.¡± Zhan Qi took a seat next to Fu Qing and embraced her tightly. She nearly melted after the blistering warmth coming from his torso reached her body, despite the blanket sandwiched between them. ¡°Enough. You¡¯re suffocating me,¡± she pleaded. Fu Qing poked his Adam¡¯s apple with her right index finger. The nicely wrapped blanket on her slender figure steadily slid down, unveiling her soft and plump chest. With his head lowered, Zhan Qi glimpsed her pink and pretty nipples standing erect. Seeing her enigmatic and gorgeous breasts prompted him to swallow his drool once again, and he grasped her fingers at once. Zhan Qi firmly pulled her body closer to him, and he brushed her luscious ruby lips with his. She smiled sweetly and attempted to avoid him, but he kissed her like she wanted to be kissed. He gasped for air as the fiery heat traveled across her face, soaking all her sweetness. From beneath his body, his penis raged and swelled, brushing against Fu Qing¡¯s abdominal area in pursuit of a warm spot to penetrate. ¡°I want you inside me, Qing.¡± Zhan Qi tightened his grip on Fu Qing¡¯s shoulders, his palms outspread and hard. His visage was that of a savage beast in dire need of prey to feast on and sink his fangs into. At that instant, Fu Qing was his chosen meal. Before long, her gorgeous body materialized before him after he tossed the blanket to the floor. He directly moved in close and gently parted her white thighs with one hand. ¡°Be gentle and take it easy.¡± Fu Qing murmured as she pressed her hand to his chest. Her sexually arousing eyes seemed beady and luminous as she gazed at him. ¡°Don¡¯t you like it rough?¡± he asked. Zhan Qi cracked a devious grin. His huge and hard penis dug deep into her moist vagina, filling in her damp hole with his hot seeds. Both of them gyrated and moaned from the intense and mind-blowing thrill. Suddenly, the doorbell sounded just as he was prepared to move rhythmically. Zhan Qi was unfazed about it and wanted to continue pumping, but the hubbub outside the door didn¡¯t seem to stop. It even appeared to be getting louder by the minute. Fu Qing strained to break free from the fire and passion surging inside her. She rested her hand on Zhan Qi¡¯s chest. ¡°See who it is,¡± she urged. The guests at the event all belonged to high society. They must be after something important for them to come to him at this hour. It could be strictly business. ¡°How annoying¡­¡± With a crestfallen expression, Zhan Qi slipped out of Fu Qing¡¯s warm body. He quickly wore his overcoat and unlocked the door. To his surprise, Princess Elisa was standing outside with a bright smile. ¡°Can you tell me where that lady is now?¡± Elisa asked subtly, her eyes wandering inside the room. ¡°She just showered and is now putting on her clothes,¡± Zhan Qi stated. A little disgruntled expression on his face masked his rage and frustration. ¡°I¡¯d appreciate it if you could tell her to come out. I need to speak with her about something.¡± Fu Qing, who was now fully dressed, stuck her head out from behind Zhan Qi after Elisa was done talking graciously. ¡°Is there something wrong, Princess?¡± ¡°Ah, there you are. At last, I¡¯ve met you.¡± Elisa eagerly squeezed her hand, her eyes sparkling. ¡°I wanted to ask if you¡¯re interested in becoming the goodwill ambassador of my country. You¡¯ll be responsible for all the dealings between the Apu Kingdom and your country.¡± Fu Qing smiled warmly. ¡°I¡¯m not sure I¡¯m qualified to handle such large-scale business transactions, but if that¡¯s okay with you, I can delegate them to my husband..¡± Chapter 13 Translator: Tuiwen Editor: Tuiwen Later, Elisa escorted Zhan Qi and Fu Qing to Dawn Winery and publicly declared that Fu Qing would become Apu Kingdom¡¯s Goodwill Ambassador. She entrusted Zhan Qi and Fu Qing with shared authority for Apu Kingdom¡¯s foreign trade negotiations. They would be in charge of all the business dealings and logistics. To congratulate the charming couple, everyone raised their glasses and drank a toast. ¡°With your help, Mr. and Mrs. Zhan, I¡¯m sure the trade between the two countries will prosper, and may our new undertaking be a complete success.¡± Most of the guests who graced the event were corporate moguls, all hoping to secure a foreign trade deal with Apu Kingdom. Now that the princess had made the announcement, the business magnates had to curry favor with the couple, wanting to take part in the profit-sharing. Meanwhile, Zhan Yuv walked over and patted Zhan Qi on the shoulder to express his support and satisfaction. ¡°Way to go, Qi. You did a good job.¡± ¡°Thank you, Dad,¡± he replied proudly. ¡°I owe it to this gorgeous lady right here,¡± Zhan Qi said as he drew Fu Qing closer to him. ¡°You should certainly give her a hefty reward.¡± Zhan Yuv looked at Fu Qing with pride and affection in his eyes. He had expected his oldest and middle sons to be the primary victors in this trade. However, it came as a complete surprise when his youngest son nabbed the opportunity. But the turn of events didn¡¯t seem to bother him. He was fine with it as long as one of the Zhan family members was still in charge of the foreign trade. In his heart, Zhan Yuv felt pleased and proud. He lingered for a while, casually chatting with Zhan Qi and Fu Qing while sipping sparkling wine. The father and son seemed to get along well, but this was not at all a delightful sight for some people. Zhan Cheng slammed his wineglass on the table and locked his gaze on his wife Li Ying, who was sitting beside him. ¡°Take a good view of Zhan Qi¡¯s wife, and then look at yourself. Why don¡¯t you socialize with other people? Since we arrived, all you do is eat, drink, and look around.¡± At that moment, Li Ying lowered her head and bit her lip hard in indignation after being scolded by him in front of everyone. His words brought the sting of tears to her eyes. ¡°How come you¡¯re so upset over your wife? Lighten up, bro. Not everyone has the good luck that Zhan Qi has for having such a good and helpful wife.¡± Zhan Leng suddenly showed up and tapped Zhan Cheng¡¯s shoulder with a lecherous expression in his eyes. This time, Zhan Qi would have to thank his lucky stars. His wife fell into the water and was able to save Apu Kingdom¡¯s princess from drowning. Zhan Leng could only hope that it was his wife, not Fu Qing, who came to her rescue. Zhan Leng glanced toward Wang Lian as he mulled over this thought. She quickly understood his expression and sighed snugly. ¡°Actually, I¡¯m quite concerned about Fu Qing. She¡¯s just recently got back from the countryside, but she¡¯s already stepping into the position of a goodwill ambassador. I¡¯m not even confident she truly knows basic courtesy when dealing with dignitaries and diplomats. Furthermore, cross-border transactions, particularly between international regions, could be cumbersome. I¡¯m not sure if they¡¯ll be up for the challenge.¡± Zhan Cheng¡¯s eyes shone as soon as she was done talking. ¡°Sister, you have a point. Thank you for the heads-up!¡± Zhan Leng nodded in exchange as he looked at him. The two brothers rose and headed to one of the winery¡¯s corners. ¡°Zhan Leng, we both know that the princess mandates the strategic plan for this foreign trade business, and her direct involvement is critical to its success. If some problem occurs, the princess will be held personally responsible. What if anything happens to her? Will the business continue to thrive?¡± After he finished speaking stringently, Zhan Cheng flexed his fingers. ¡°I know you have a few connections in the eastern district. Why don¡¯t you, I mean, we, work collaboratively?¡± Zhan Leng revealed a steely glow in his eyes as he smirked. ¡°He¡¯s just an acquaintance, and we¡¯re not particularly close. However, if the price is right, he¡¯ll do whatever we ask.¡± ¡°If that¡¯s the case, then¡­¡± The instant the two exchanged glances, an instantaneous collusion was established. That night, Jin Hu, the gang lord of eastern district, received a cryptic message. ¡°Kidnap the princess.¡± In the meantime, Zhan Cheng¡¯s attention was drawn to Fu Qing, who was conversing and giggling with the princess. ¡°Enjoy your freedom while it lasts. You won¡¯t be able to keep that smile on your face for long.¡± Zhan Qi was entertaining CEOs of other big firms and discussing the bid after the party ended. Fu Qing smiled and waved as she walked by his group on her way out of the winery to accompany Elisa . ¡°Are you traveling back to your country, Princess?¡± ¡°No ¡ª at least not for now.¡± Elisa grinned as she wrinkled up her nose. ¡°Are you up for some after-party with me? I have a manor in the western suburbs, and I¡¯m heading there now.¡± The two of them got along quite well with each other. Fu Qing smiled back and nodded.. ¡°Let¡¯s go!¡± Chapter 14 Translator: Tuiwen Editor: Tuiwen As the driver drove them to the princess¡¯s opulent mansion in the Western Suburbs, Fu Qing and Elisa chattered nonstop. ¡°My parents are very fussy and sticklers for details. They are adamant about using me as a political pawn in this marriage. The more they insist that I follow their bidding and hold me at knifepoint, the more I¡¯ll snub them.¡± When Elisa opened up about her problems at home, she grew more incensed. She decided that hiding here would be much better than facing her ill-fated future. However, she didn¡¯t expect the guards her parents sent to locate her this fast. Fu Qing gave Elisa a sympathetic glance, but she didn¡¯t say anything. Her own situation might also be regarded as a business marriage, yet Fu Qing didn¡¯t seem to detest it as much as Elisa did. They went on chatting about other matters when they heard a loud bang outside. It seemed like their car had hit something in front. They were forced to stop in the middle of the highway. After saying his apologies for the disruption, the driver stepped out of the vehicle to investigate. He fell to the ground right after opening the car door. ¡°Listen to me and stay alert.¡± Fu Qing¡¯s fast reflexes told her something wasn¡¯t right, so she warned the princess at once. She immediately pressed Elisa¡¯s head down and cautiously pushed her forward to duck behind the passenger¡¯s seat. They were clearly under assault. Outside the car window, a tough man¡¯s flinty voice could be heard. ¡°Step out of the car, Princess Elisa. We have no intention of hurting you, so please do as I say. Come with us obediently.¡± ¡°What do we do?¡± Elisa¡¯s voice was shaky. Her small face looked distressed, and there was no trace of blood on it. ¡°Just calm down and don¡¯t panic.¡± Fortunately, Fu Qing was able to think on her feet and promptly pulled out her phone. Before five or six guys could force open the car, she had already sent out a distress alert. Before long, she heard hurried and booted footsteps approaching the car. Fu Qing glanced in the direction where the hubbub came from and warily opened the other car door. ¡°Princess, I want you to run as fast as you can. I¡¯ll hold them up so you can escape. You should go without me. Don¡¯t forget to call the cops once you¡¯re somewhere safe.¡± ¡°Okay, you can count it. Please take care.¡± Elisa was completely terrorized at this point. The last thing she wanted was to become an extra burden by asking any more questions, especially now that they¡¯re at the brink of life and death. Fu Qing disengaged the lock when she saw the brawny men banging on the door near her. As one of them pounded the car nonstop, she directly knocked him down to the ground in one swift and impactful blow. ¡°Run, Princess Elisa! Don¡¯t look back and just keep running!¡± After hearing Fu Qing¡¯s cue, Elisa dashed far into a narrow street with all her strength, and she didn¡¯t even attempt to slow down to catch her breath or look back. When the guys saw the princess run off, they grew miffed and attempted to chase her before she could gain some distance. They planned to leave Fu Qing to pursue the princess, but she thwarted their plan. She moved quickly and did an excellent job of arresting them. In one fast motion, two more puny assailants tumbled to the ground. One of them, whose hair was bleached in a bright yellow color, coughed out spittle and spat at his colleagues. ¡°Dammit! It¡¯s too late now for us to get hold of the princess. Let¡¯s take this wench instead, so she can pay the price of her foolishness.¡± ¡°Agreed. Let¡¯s bring her back!¡± The guys rubbed their hands together indignantly, with perverted expressions on their faces, and formed a circle to hold Fu Qing down in the middle. Fu Qing¡¯s strength gradually dwindled at this point, and the three of them joined forces at once. When they saw her cracking under pressure and looking vulnerable, they grabbed the opportunity to pin her to the ground. They quickly tied both her hands and feet so she couldn¡¯t counter-attack. After struggling for a bit, Fu Qing was gasping for breath. Finally, she agreed to be carried to their car, which was concealed in the darkness. They directly drove all the way to the city¡¯s outskirts, into a remote village. A silver SUV pulled over not far away after they left. Fu Wanwan exited the vehicle and stared at the receding lights of the car. ¡°At long last, you¡¯ve been captured. Let¡¯s see how you can get away this time.¡± With an evil gleam in her eye, she let out a maniacal laughter. She looked up and resolved that the sky indeed had eyes. She initially thought she had blown her chance by not disposing of Fu Qing earlier at the winery. What she didn¡¯t expect was for Fu Qing to risk herself again, only to end up straight in the kidnappers¡¯ hands to save the princess. Fu Wanwan thought it would be excellent if Fu Qing died on the spot. Just as Fu Wanwan was feeling smug about the situation, Princess Elisa soon showed up, this time accompanied by her designated sentries. ¡°Where is she? Where did they go?¡± Looking around and seeing Fu Wanwan nearby, she quickly approached her and asked, ¡°Excuse me, miss. Have you seen a woman here earlier? I left her for a while to get some help. The last time I saw her, she was confronting a few mean-looking men.¡± ¡°Yes. I saw them dragging her inside a vehicle, but it was hard to identify in the dark. Then they sped off on the interstate.¡± Fu Wanwan pointed in the northern direction, and Elisa quickly thanked her. She hopped inside her car and directed her men to proceed northbound. As the princess¡¯ black Range Rover sped off, Fu Wanwan¡¯s eyes gleamed evilly in the streetlights. She just flagrantly lied to Elisa. After that group of rambunctious men loaded Fu Qing into a pickup truck, they actually traveled east. Their destination was certainly nowhere near the northern suburbs. Shortly after the incident, Zhan Qi and Old Master Fu were alerted about Fu Qing¡¯s abduction.. Chapter 15 Translator: Tuiwen Editor: Tuiwen ¡°Bang!¡± The high-grade white porcelain teacup filled with warm chrysanthemum tea viciously landed on the floor and broke into pieces. Old Master Fu¡¯s eyes were downcast and crimson as his gaze was directed downward. His chest heaved furiously, his fingers shaking so much that he couldn¡¯t even get a good grip on his slender bamboo cane. ¡°Do everything in your power to locate her. Qing must not be harmed in any way! I will not allow it!¡± The entire Fu family was summoned at once. Only Fu Wanwan remained behind to take care of Old Master Fu, in case he became agitated again. She offered him another cup of freshly brewed tea, which she gently handed to him. ¡°Grandpa, don¡¯t stress yourself out too much. Here, drink this tea to help you calm down. I¡¯m sure Qing¡¯s life won¡¯t be imperiled. She¡¯s a tough and smart girl. Those people would never dare to harm her.¡± After taking a few sips of tea, Old Master Fu promptly gave an order. ¡°Get the word out there that I¡¯m willing to pay any amount of ransom as long as they bring Qing back in one piece. She should be returned to me safe and unscathed.¡± Fu Wanwan¡¯s eyes glowed with a frosty glint. Fu Wanwan chewed on it inwardly as soon as she heard it. ¡®For that bitch¡¯s sake, Old Master Fu even went to great lengths to be generous. Let¡¯s see how much he¡¯s willing to give if the kidnappers seize the entire Fu family!¡¯ She vowed to kill Fu Qing if her grandfather wouldn¡¯t keep his word! While Fu Wanwan was intensely cursing Fu Qing in her heart, Zhan Qi suddenly walked into the room. ¡°Grandpa, I¡¯m back.¡± ¡°Qi, have you heard any updates from your men?¡± With fervent hope in his eyes, Old Master Fu looked at his grandson sanguinely. Zhan Qi shook his head with an apologetic expression. ¡°Not yet.¡± His bloodshot eyes shifted to Fu Wanwan, who stood beside him. ¡°I heard from Princess Elisa that you were around at the time of the incident,¡± he murmured softly. ¡°She told you that? Ah, yes.¡± Fu Wanwan¡¯s heart beat rapidly, and she waved her hand dismissively to mask her anxiety. ¡°I wanted to personally give Qing my present to congratulate her on her remarkable achievement, so I went to the princess¡¯ manor in the western suburbs to find them both. I witnessed her being transported into a vehicle and proceeding north as I passed by that area.¡± So they¡¯re taking her north? Zhan Qi paused for a second and stared at her deliberately before turning to go. Princess Elisa¡¯s people have been exploring the northern neighborhoods for a few hours now, but there was no hint that could lead to Fu Qing¡¯s location. The guys who took her had vanished. After Zhan Qi left, Old Master Fu gripped his crutch firmly and looked daggers at Fu Wanwan. ¡°Did you simply stand there and watch Qing being taken away? You were driving at the time, so it shouldn¡¯t have been hard for you to follow them and call the police. How can you be so weak-kneed? What made you hesitate?¡± ¡°I¡¯m sorry, Grandpa, but I was petrified. The guys had her surrounded, and they all looked spiteful. I totally lost it and got cold feet.¡± Fu Wanwan feigned looking wretched and afraid, but Old Master Fu cut her off. ¡°Get out of my face!¡± Fu Wanwan¡¯s cry was abruptly halted. She stared at Old Master Fu in bewilderment, tears trickling down her eyes. She buried her face behind her hands and bolted down the hallway. ¡®Fu Qing, you spiteful wench! This is entirely your fault!¡¯ ¡®Let¡¯s see who this old geezer can rely on once you¡¯re gone. I¡¯ll be the Fu family¡¯s only young and rightful Miss.¡¯ While Zhan Qi, Old Master Fu, and even Princess Elisa were doing their best to locate Fu Qing¡¯s whereabouts, she had already been carried away to a remote village in the eastern suburbs. When Jin Hu saw her face, he became so riled that he cursed and booted the yellow-haired guy incessantly. ¡°I clearly ordered you to kidnap the princess. Why the hell did you bring back this girl from the Fu family?¡± This unprecedented mix-up could definitely cause him serious problems. Aside from the mess he was in, the Fu family¡¯s wealth and tumultuous connection with city officials were weighty. He just couldn¡¯t afford to provoke them. Zhan Qi, too, could make his life miserable. He only wanted to get his cut off the task without any trouble and to facilitate the plans of Zhan Qi¡¯s siblings to take over the business. He was only after the ransom and nothing more. ¡°Boss, we¡¯ve already tied her up and taken her back. Now that we have the Zhan family¡¯s cooperation, we can get something from them. We¡¯re after the money anyway if we kidnapped the princess. It¡¯s still money, regardless of who we take it from. Old Master Fu has made the announcement, and he is willing to pay whatever it takes to get his granddaughter back. We¡¯ll take care of her needs and make sure she¡¯s okay until we receive payment.¡± After hearing his explanation, Jin Hu felt more infuriated and kicked the yellow-haired guy again, despite his attempts to cajole him. ¡°Take her to a room and guard the door at all times. Keep a close eye on her. She¡¯s our cash cow, so don¡¯t you dare mess with her.¡± ¡°You got it, boss.¡± When the yellow-haired guy saw that Jin Hu was no longer worked up, he exhaled a sigh of relief and carefully led Fu Qing into a small room. He was worried that Fu Qing¡¯s blood flow might be disrupted after being tied up for too long, so he prudently untied her hands. ¡°You must be exhausted by now, our dear young miss..¡± Chapter 16 Translator: Tuiwen Editor: Tuiwen Fu Qing moved and flicked her wrist and fingers, trying to loosen the rope around her hands. She looked to the side and spotted a thin string that the guy had tossed earlier. She decided to call the yellow-haired guy Blondie. He seemed more approachable now, although he still kept a close eye on her. When Fu Qing saw the scores of security stationed outside her door, she gave up on her plans to flee. Thankfully, they didn¡¯t dare put a finger on her. They assured her she would be given all of her requests as long as she didn¡¯t leave the room. Despite this arrangement, Fu Qing had already worked out a strategy in her mind. She sat down comfortably on the bed and called out, ¡°Anybody there? I¡¯m starving.¡± ¡°Hold on a second.¡± She heard Blondie request his colleague to bring him a loaf of bread, sausages, and a cup of instant noodles. Once everything was set, he handed the tray to Fu Qing. ¡°I don¡¯t eat these kinds of food!¡± In a flash of rage, Fu Qing threw the noodles on the floor and scowled at him. ¡°I¡¯m hungry, but I refuse to eat all these carbs and processed food. I¡¯d rather starve to death than take a single bite of that junk!¡± ¡°And by the way, I¡¯ve got a serious stomach issue. My insides will bleed if I¡¯m starved for a long time.¡± Fu Qing indolently leaned back against the headboard, glaring at Blondie with a miffed expression. The guy couldn¡¯t help but stroke his chin in ire. He felt burdened trying to satisfy her, just as one would expect from a young lady. ¡°There isn¡¯t a single restaurant in this area. Please wait for a while, little miss. I¡¯ll get someone to cook something special for you immediately.¡± He was about to leave after giving an explanation when he caught the eyes of his colleague peeping outside the door. He stood up at once. ¡°Hey, bro, there¡¯s a newly opened restaurant somewhere here. It¡¯s an authentic ramen noodle shop, and the owner himself prepares the ramen¡¯s flavorful broth. I bet the little miss is used to eating that kind of fancy meal. I¡¯ll ask him to create one special order right away.¡± Ramen noodles? Blondie cast a quick glance toward Fu Qing, and she nodded sluggishly. ¡°Ask him to bring it over as soon as it¡¯s ready. I hate eating soggy noodles. And make sure he doesn¡¯t make it too spicy.¡± ¡°Yes, noted. I¡¯ll tell him to bring it over once it¡¯s ready.¡± After saying that, Blondie casually kicked the nosy thug. He understood and sprang to his feet, sprinting for the noodle shop. Fu Qing chuckled ruthlessly in her heart after watching the scene. She overheard what Jin Hu had told his men. At least they were keen enough to realize that they couldn¡¯t risk aggravating the city¡¯s officials and enforcers. If something terrible happened to her, although her grandfather¡¯s and Zhan Qi¡¯s fury would subside, they¡¯d still be caught in a big mess. It was unfortunate that they had confiscated her phone and belongings, preventing her from communicating with her family. With this in mind, Fu Qing yelled again, this time grabbing her hair in despair. ¡°I¡¯m thirsty.¡± ¡°Okay, let me get you some water, young miss.¡± Blondie went to fill a glass with cold water and offered it to Fu Qing earnestly. Afterward, he asked Fu Qing if she wanted to watch TV to kill time. Although he was feeling spiteful about having to do such things, he had no choice but to accept the task on hand. Then he asked for someone to bring in the TV and set it up for her. She was having so much fun messing up with the guys, so she continued tormenting them. The yellow-haired guy raced back and forth multiple times in just a span of ten minutes. At last, the ramen arrived. ¡°Bro, the food is here. The owner delivered the ramen himself.¡± The thug yelled out from outside their hideout. Blondie motioned for the shop owner to go inside and bring the food in. ¡°Just leave it over there.¡± The elderly shop owner nodded. He bowed his head and placed the noodles on a small round table. When he glanced around, he noticed Fu Qing seated on the edge of the couch, watching TV. A flicker of confusion flashed over his wrinkled face, and his eyes lit up at once. ¡®It¡¯s her!¡¯ Baffled and unsure of what to do, he drew in a heavy breath and intentionally moved the warm bowl, creating an ear-piercing sound. Annoyed by the noise, Fu Qing shifted her gaze in displeasure to the direction of the sound, and her eyes narrowed when she saw the old man. It was Master Franz! He was the elderly guy who she once helped send to the hospital! Fu Qing stopped in her tracks but recovered from her astonishment quickly. She hurriedly squashed her shocked reaction and waved her hand frantically. ¡°Come on, old man! Hurry and get out. I don¡¯t want you spoiling my appetite while I eat.¡± Her other hand, however, was sending a signal to Master Franz for help. The old man saw it and nodded slightly. He lowered his head and walked away. He phoned the Ferguson¡¯s family landline number as soon as he arrived at his shop. ¡°Hello, I¡¯m looking for Young Master Zhan Qi. Please tell him it¡¯s urgent.¡± Master Franz finally breathed easily when he heard Zhan Qi¡¯s deep voice coming from the receiver. ¡°Sir, please send someone to my place as soon as possible. I saw Miss Fu Qing just now, and she was holed up in this house at the west end of town. They kept her locked in the room to the right when you enter the house..¡± Chapter 17 Translator: Tuiwen Editor: Tuiwen Fu Qing took her time eating her food. She chewed slowly but steadily, almost eating each strand of noodle one by one. Her calculated move paid off because the yellow-haired man was quickly losing patience. ¡°Can¡¯t you eat faster?¡± The yellow-haired man couldn¡¯t prevent himself from pushing her to speed it up. ¡°Why are you pressuring me? Do you have something urgent to do after this?¡± Fu Qing scoffed and rolled her eyes, taunting the yellow-haired man to the point where he couldn¡¯t argue back. Suddenly, Jin Hu trudged in from across the street where he had parked his car and looked for Fu Qing, who was eating. ¡°Where did these noodles come from?¡± he inquired, his face grim and miffed. The Blondie dutifully replied, ¡°We ordered it from the new ramen place that opened a few days ago at the village entrance. Would you like to try some, boss?¡± he asked. ¡°I¡¯ll go get some for you.¡± Jin Hu smacked him on the back of the head and jeered, ¡°Eat your head off, bastard. Was it the owner who delivered this here earlier?¡± The yellow-haired man was caught off guard and nearly fell out of his chair. He quickly regained control of his body and explained at once, ¡°Yes, boss, but I told him to just put the food down, and he left without staying for another second.¡± Jin Hu was enraged and slapped the guy¡¯s face hard. ¡°How could you be so reckless and stupid to allow that to happen?¡± Suddenly, the other thug barged in, breathless, and stated, ¡°Bro, I have a bad feeling something is off.¡± When he noticed Jin Hu in the house, he was taken aback. He immediately bowed down and blurted out, ¡°Boss!¡± ¡°What do you mean? Is something wrong?¡±Jin Hu demanded, his face clouding up in frustration. ¡°I was out in the woods just now taking a leak when I noticed a convoy of cars with blacked-out windows approaching the village from afar.¡± Jin Hu screamed wildly, ¡°Son of a gun! Dammit!¡± and ordered his men to follow him. ¡°Quick! Tie a piece of cloth over her mouth and make sure she doesn¡¯t make a sound. We need to get her out of here right now.¡± ¡°Hey! I¡¯m not done eating my noodles,¡± Fu Qing answered emphatically, pretending to look relaxed. ¡°Forget about eating! Move it!¡± Jin Hu asked, sweeping Fu Qing¡¯s half-eaten bowl to the floor with the back of his hand. In a matter of seconds, Fu Qing¡¯s entire body was covered with noodles and soup. ¡°Jerk!¡± Fu Qing felt provoked and quickly jumped to her feet. At this point, however, everyone could distinctly hear fighting and something crashing to the ground outside the door. ¡°For the love of God, what the hell is going on out there?¡± Jin Hu clamored, his expression changing dramatically. He drew a knife from his waistband and pointed its sharp edge over Fu Qing¡¯s neck. ¡°Let¡¯s go. Now!¡± Jin Hu compelled Fu Qing to rise and get out of the house. As they were leaving, she noticed a familiar figure among the people fighting. It was Zhan Qi! He came all the way here to personally rescue her! Zhan Qi kicked a thug and shoved him out of the way. He spun around just in time to meet Fu Qing¡¯s gaze. ¡°Qing!¡± he yelled, startled, and dashed toward Fu Qing. ¡°Watch out!¡± she screamed back. Zhan Qi took a step back to fend off a fruit knife coming his way. With his rear hand, he grasped the thug¡¯s wrist and flung him to the ground with a quick shoulder toss. ¡°Qi!¡± Fu Qing cried out in distress. Behind Zhan Qi, a thug brandishing a pointed iron rod used the chance to strike Zhan Qi in the head. Zhan Qi felt a strong gust behind him. He cocked his head intuitively, but he had no chance of avoiding the strike. He staggered on his feet as the iron rod slammed straight into his right shoulder. ¡°Good job,¡± Jin Hu said approvingly. Fu Qing stepped forcefully on his foot while Jin Hu was distracted by the conflict in the courtyard. She paced backwards quickly, both hands on his blade, flipped her wrist, and raised her knee to strike his groin at the same time. Her motions were as fluid as a flowing stream. Jin Hu couldn¡¯t help but bend down as he felt a stinging ache in his crotch. Simultaneously, Fu Qing had already snatched the dagger away from his grip. Fu Qing kicked him in the shins once more. Jin Hu¡¯s body twisted like a cooked prawn this time, and he dropped to the ground, groaning in pain and unable to get back up. At this time, the sound of police sirens could be heard approaching from afar. There were a lot of police cars en route there, based on the sound. Most of the thugs in the courtyard had already been badly beaten by the men led by Zhan Qi. A handful of them quickly stopped fighting when they heard the loud police sirens approaching. When they realized things weren¡¯t going according to plan, they bolted. ¡°Qi, are you all right?¡± Fu Qing rushed over with a concerned expression and gave Zhan Qi¡¯s face and body a quick scan. From the corner of his lips, a sliver of blood was flowing out. Fu Qing¡¯s nose was swollen, and she blinked back the sudden scalding tears.. Chapter 18 Translator: Tuiwen Editor: Tuiwen ¡°How could you be so stupid? If only I could smash your skull with that stick right now, I swear¡­¡± Fu Qing couldn¡¯t even imagine what would have happened if something had gone wrong. In the meantime, Zhan Qi consoled her with a casual grin. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I will not die. By the way, are you okay? Did they hurt you?¡± As she shook her head, Fu Qing¡¯s eyes flickered. ¡°They wouldn¡¯t dare to lay a finger on me because they know they can¡¯t afford to upset you and the Fu family.¡± A long sigh of relief escaped Zhan Qi¡¯s lips. ¡°I¡¯m glad to hear that, but if they dare to touch even a single hair on your head, I¡¯m not going to let them off the hook easily.¡± Six police cars eventually turned up, all of which were parked in the small house¡¯s empty front yard. Over a dozen fully armed police officers emerged from their vehicles, some even bringing their police dogs with them. They rounded up all the thugs, handcuffed them, and loaded them into the largest police car available. An ambulance could be heard pulling up in front at that instant. Fu Qing assisted Zhan Qi in getting into the ambulance. Fortunately, Zhan Qi only had a slight injury, and he did not require hospitalization. The doctor prescribed some painkillers and reminded him of some precautions before sending him home to recover. While Fu Qing and Zhan Qi were in the hospital, the Fu family¡¯s driver was already waiting outside for them. Fu Qing instructed the driver to return home ahead of them to keep her grandfather from getting concerned. She had to go to the hotel first to collect their belongings. After seeing Fu Qing had returned safely and without any injuries to her body an hour later, Grandfather Fu¡¯s rage had petered out by half. He took a deep breath, steadying himself with an effort. He swore on his life that no one could ever touch a Fu family member! After the couple¡¯s brief conversation with him, a servant soon showed up and softly said, ¡°Old Master, there¡¯s a guest at the door saying she came to visit Miss Fu Qing and Mr. Zhan.¡± Someone is paying her and Zhan Qi a visit? The sudden appearance of this unexpected guest caught Fu Qing off guard. She couldn¡¯t believe that news of what had happened had already reached someone, especially since she and Zhan Qi had just got back home. Zhan Qi took her hand and said, ¡°Let¡¯s check who it is.¡± Fu Qing was astounded to find out who their surprise guest was, but she sighed in pleasant exhaustion at the same time. She stared at Princess Elisa before them, whose face instantly creased into a sudden smile. A middle-aged man dressed in opulent garments with a crown on his head stood beside her. He was most likely Apu Kingdom¡¯s king. The majestic man bowed slightly and placed his right hand on his left shoulder, his two curvy beards drawing attention to him. ¡°Greetings! My name is Elrond, and I am the King of Apu Kingdom. I owe Miss Fu Qing a great debt of gratitude for saving my daughter from danger.¡± ¡°You¡¯re welcome,¡± Fu Qing quickly replied. ¡°It¡¯s my honor to help your daughter.¡± Elrond then motioned behind him with his hand, and an attendant walked forward, carrying a well-crafted box. ¡°I heard Mr. Zhan was hurt fighting your captors, so I¡¯ve brought you the most powerful healing medicine Apu Kingdom has to offer. Miss Fu Qing, Mr. Zhan, please accept this as a token of my gratitude.¡± ¡°You didn¡¯t have to,¡± Fu Qing said as she reached out to take it. ¡°But thank you. We appreciate your generosity and thoughtfulness.¡± ¡°There¡¯s something else,¡± Elrond said, smiling as he looked at Fu Qing. ¡°I heard from my daughter Elisa that she and Miss Fu Qing get along so well that she almost considers her a sister. In light of this, I was wondering if Miss Fu Qing would like to be my goddaughter. What do you think?¡± ¡°Wow! This is¡­¡± Fu Qing paused for a moment, but Elisa was already leaping to her feet with joy before she could say anything. ¡°Thank you so much, Daddy. I really appreciate it.¡± Her face lit up as she heard the suggestion, and she dashed over to grab Fu Qing¡¯s hand. ¡°Now, even if I return to my country, I¡¯ll be able to communicate with you.¡± ¡°You¡¯re going back to your country?¡± Fu Qing inquired, startled by the news. ¡°I¡¯ll be leaving this afternoon,¡± she says. I¡¯d like to get in touch with you, Sis Fu.¡± When she saw Elisa¡¯s jubilant expression, Fu Qing couldn¡¯t help but smile back. Fu Qing clasped her hand in front of King Elrond and said, ¡°Of course. As the king¡¯s goddaughter, I consider it a great honor to be there for you whenever you need me.¡± As she wrapped her arms around Fu Qing, Elisa exclaimed, ¡°I can¡¯t believe I have a sister now.¡± Information about the royal family was kept secret, and it cannot be easily disclosed. Also, Elrond presented Fu Qing with a new phone, which she could only use to get in touch with him and Elisa. In return, Old Master Fu showered Elrond and Elisa with several going-away presents. He even escorted them to the airport to see them off.. Chapter 19 Translator: Tuiwen Editor: Tuiwen After dropping Elisa and King Elrond off at the airport, Fu Qing went back to the hotel with Zhan Qi. ¡°Please don¡¯t disclose to anyone my injury when we visit the Zhan family later.¡± Fu Qing looked nonplussed for a moment and asked, ¡°Why?¡± ¡°I¡¯m guessing both my brothers have some involvement with the person who kidnapped you. However, we shouldn¡¯t say much until we can find substantial proof.¡± For a long time, he had been sending people to investigate Zhan Leng and Zhan Cheng, including Fu Wanwan. He expected to receive the inquiry findings shortly. Fu Wanwan¡¯s participation, in particular, piqued his interest. He thought it was suspicious that she showed up at the kidnapping scene and claimed the kidnappers were headed north. When he picked up this intelligence, he was already on the way to rescue Fu Qing. The misinformation almost delayed his rescue mission. He planned to get back at her gradually in the future. Back at the hotel, Fu Qing locked the door and tenderly helped Zhan Qi remove his clothes. The bluish-purple mark left by the iron rod on his shoulder had faded but remained swollen. Clearly, the clotted blood had not been completely taken out. King Elrond had given Fu Qing an age-old wooden box, which she delicately opened. She discovered a white jade apothecary jar inside, which was filled with a peculiar-smelling pale-red ointment. But was this ointment safe to use? Would it really work? ¡°Apu Kingdom is widely-known for the Red Pearl Flower,¡± Zhan Qi spoke sparsely. ¡°It works wonders in terms of reducing swelling and relieving pain.¡± When Fu Qing learned of this, he felt reassured. ¡°Let me apply it for you.¡± Zhan Qi¡¯s lips curled, and he grabbed Fu Qing¡¯s wrist to prevent her from rubbing the ointment into his skin. His expression darkened, and he blurted out, ¡°Help me take a bath first before you apply the medicine.¡± ¡°You¡­¡± Fu Qing felt the heat mount in her cheeks as she met his gaze. Zhan Qi explained haltingly to her, ¡°I was soaked with sweat from today¡¯s fight. I feel clammy and uncomfortable.¡± Fu Qing suddenly looked down, unable to hold his gaze. She peeled off her bathrobe and assisted Zhan Qi in removing his clothing. As soon as Fu Qing took off her pants, she noticed a small tent erected on Zhan Qi¡¯s lower body. She had to stop what she was doing because she flushed scarlet instantly. ¡°Why do you stop? Go on.¡± Zhan Qi felt compelled to intentionally tease her after seeing how reticent she looked. He raised his brows and spoke in a slightly ambiguous tone, ¡°Hey, there¡¯s no need to be crass here. The doctor clearly advised me not to overexert myself.¡± Fu Qing recovered her composure and stripped down to her underwear. Then she helped Zhan Qi to the restroom, ignoring the ¡°murder weapon¡± that was all propped up and ready to attack. ¡°Don¡¯t force yourself to do strenuous exercises then, if your body can¡¯t handle it.¡± Hot water flowed down the shower head after a few seconds. Zhan Qi¡¯s and Fu Qing¡¯s bodies were both drenched, and her curvy figure was soon exposed. ¡°Take off your clothes as well. It doesn¡¯t make you feel good to be wearing sodden clothing, does it?¡± Zhan Qi¡¯s eyes drank in the sensuality of her physique, taking in every detail. He playfully remarked, ¡°It¡¯s not like I haven¡¯t seen you naked before.¡± Fu Qing threw back his head and laughed hysterically. On the other hand, Zhan Qi had a point. It was inconvenient to wear wet clothes. She undressed, and the two of them stood naked in front of each other. In the steam coming from the bathroom, there appeared to be two delicate marble sculptures. Fu Qing used his loofah to rub Zhan Qi¡¯s entire body with a generous amount of bath gel. She could hear a suppressed moan from Zhan Qi¡¯s throat as she rubbed the engorged male symbol. When Fu Qing noticed that the thing she was handling had stiffened and expanded, she quickly let it go. Because Zhan Qi was still hurt, she couldn¡¯t torment him for much too long. Zhan Qi, on the other hand, had no plans to let her go without getting some action. He wrapped his arm around her waist and pressed her slim midsection against his. ¡°You want to flee like that after stirring things up? I don¡¯t think so.¡± ¡°Stop messing around,¡± Fu Qing said softly, both hands supporting his shoulders. ¡°Since you¡¯re still in pain, let¡¯s continue where we left off once you¡¯ve regained your strength. Deal?¡± Zhan Qi, who had seldom acted naive before, replied, ¡°No,¡± his grip on her waist tightening. ¡°It makes me feel restless if I don¡¯t pour it out..¡± Chapter 20 - Don’t Move, Allow Me Translator: Tuiwen Editor: Tuiwen Fu Qing could see that his breathing was irregular and that the veins on his forehead were already bulging. She couldn¡¯t bear to see him suffer any longer. After rinsing the foam off his body with hot water and wiping him dry with a towel, she murmured softly, ¡°I¡¯ll apply the ointment to your wound first.¡± She went to get the balm after helping Zhan Qi walk out of the bathroom and sitting him on the bed. With his left hand, Zhan Qi yanked her into his lap and buried his face in her neck. ¡°It¡¯s fine if you apply that later. I don¡¯t know how much longer I can wait.¡± After pulling Fu Qing onto the bed, he separated her legs and pointed his massive thing at her heart. He placed his arms on both sides of Fu Qing¡¯s torso and started moving rhythmically, ignoring his shoulder injury. The agony on his face was visible. His wound seemed to bother him after he felt an excruciating pain as a result of this action. Fu Qing¡¯s breathing became labored, so she focused her attention on his face. ¡°Don¡¯t move any further. Allow me.¡± She sat up and motioned for Zhan Qi to join her on the bed. She perched on his lap with her legs wide open. Then she reached for his penis and aimed it toward her vagina. This way, he didn¡¯t need to spend as much energy. As the atmosphere in the bedroom got heated, their eyes locked as their breathing came in unison. Fu Qing thought her first foray into dominance was both strange and thrilling. She looked at Zhan Qi¡¯s expression, which was both pained and happy at the same time. Every now and then, a small moan escaped her mouth, making her feel even more alive. Fu Qing slowed her movements and rotated her hips lightly, making it even more difficult for Zhan Qi to take control. He inhaled deeply and clutched her waist tightly, trying to speed her up. A ringtone unexpectedly sounded. Talk about bad timing. It belonged to Zhan Qi. Fu Qing came to a halt and reached on the side table to retrieve the phone, which she handed to Zhan Qi. Zhan Qi scowled and cocked his head. When he saw the caller ID, he decided to answer the call instead of hanging up. ¡°The cops have figured it out, Young Master.¡± ¡°Explain yourself clearly.¡± ¡°When Jin Hu and the others took Madam, they drove straight to the eastern district, not north.¡± ¡°All right, I got it,¡± Zhan Qi said softly, his fists tightening. ¡®Don¡¯t blame me for being unforgiving if you continue to play games with me, Fu Wanwan. I don¡¯t even give a crap if you have a history with the Fu family.¡¯ He thought to himself. Fu Qing, who was breathless, asked him, ¡°What¡¯s the matter?¡± A small grin appeared on Zhan Qi¡¯s face. ¡°Nothing, it¡¯s just an ad campaign.¡± After a pleasant night with Fu Qing, Zhan Qi awoke to find her soundly sleeping beside him. He got out of bed slowly and dialed a number. When his call was picked up, he started barking orders in a chilly tone. ¡°Cut off the financial supply chain of Fu Wanwan¡¯s company and inform all leading partners that whoever works with Fu Wanwan again should not stay in S City. Reach out to all the major media outlets as soon as possible and ask them to issue a press release tomorrow morning.¡± This was, however, not enough to cripple her. Zhan Qi¡¯s plan was to not only impoverish Fu Wanwan, but also render her incapable of causing further drama and trouble. One after the other, Fu Wanwan¡¯s inbox was inundated with termination letters. She tried to contact her partner to inquire about the situation, but no one answered. Her bank account had also been frozen. And it all happened in the span of one day. Was Fu Qing to blame for all this? Meanwhile, Fu Wanwan was enraged and shoved everything on her desk to the floor. She rose to her feet and resolved to confront Fu Qing with the matter. She had barely walked out the door when she noticed a huge crowd of reporters outside the firm. As soon as they saw her emerge, they thronged around her and jabbed her in the face with their microphones. ¡°Miss Fu, what can you say about the kidnapping of Miss Fu Qing, the Fu family¡¯s real daughter?¡± ¡°Why did you lie to Princess Elisa about the kidnappers fleeing to the north when the kidnappers actually fled to eastern district?¡± ¡°How did your company¡¯s account get frozen so quickly, and was your company punished because of a violation?¡± ¡­.. One by one, a barrage of piercing questions was hurled at her. Fu Wanwan was terrified and huddled in a corner. When she realized the reporters were attempting to break into the firm, she quickly summoned security.. Chapter 21 - Sounded More Like a Joke Translator: Tuiwen Editor: Tuiwen Unfortunately, even the security guards refused to listen to her orders. Just then, she spotted that the reporters started to gather and swarm towards her. Panicking, she quickly made a rush to the underground garage. She quickly started the car, her hands trembling, and sped out of the garage. The external LED screens were bright and glaring. Even though she tried to avoid looking at them, they were all displaying the same news. Unsurprisingly, she saw her pictures on the screens. Kidnapping, bankruptcy, police officers searching for her¡­ Those headlines were blaring incessantly. Fu Wanwan knew that she had to leave the country as soon as possible to avoid being arrested. Not only that, both Zhan Qi and the Fu Family would not let her off easily now that the matter was exposed. Right now, her utmost priority was leaving the country unobtrusively. She had already made plans to stay abroad until things had died down. Fortunately, she still had some connections that allowed her to leave S City without alerting anyone. Just then, Zhang Qi and Fu Qing wanted to go back to the Zhan Family. As they were exiting the hotel, a police car stopped right in front of them. Confused, they came to a halt. A policeman in his thirties got out of the police car and swiftly showed them his police identification card. ¡°Mr. Zhan, Mrs. Zhan.¡± He nodded respectfully before introducing himself. ¡°I¡¯m Officer Han from the Criminal Investigation Unit. Please cooperate with us and follow me to the Public Security Bureau to make a statement.¡± Unsure of what to do, Fu Qing glanced nervously at Zhan Qi. Only after seeing him nod did she follow Officer Han into the police car. At the Bureau, Fu Qing took the opportunity to ask if Jin Hu had confessed about the identity of the instigator. Upon hearing this, the police officer hesitated for a moment before his face transformed into a scowl. ¡°Just yesterday, Jin Hu had died of a sudden heart attack in the detention center. That bastard! He didn¡¯t even tell us who the instigator was before he died!¡± ¡°What? He¡­ he died?¡± Fu Qing cried out in disbelief. Meanwhile, Zhan Qi, who was next to her, narrowed his eyes in surprise. Officer Han had a sheepish look on his face. He coughed lightly and continued, ¡°The police officer who interrogated him didn¡¯t even know what caused his heart attack. All he did was slap the table, and Jin Hu got scared to death!¡± Without him realizing, Zhan Qi let out an almost inaudible snort. Even Fu Qing frowned slightly. It didn¡¯t sound very convincing to her. How could a ruthless and blood-thirsty gang leader be scared to death just because a police officer slammed the table? This was starting to sound more and more like a joke. She couldn¡¯t wrap her head around it. ¡°What about the other kidnappers?¡± ¡°The others are all small fries. All they did was obey and carry out Jin Hu¡¯s orders. They didn¡¯t know who instructed them. We¡¯re currently chasing after the few kidnappers who escaped,¡± Officer Han answered truthfully. ¡°Okay.¡± Fu Qing didn¡¯t speak further. After taking their statement, the police showed Zhan Qi and Fu Qing out. ¡°Mr. Zhan, Mrs. Zhan, I hope you can keep an eye out. Let me know as soon as you have any clues.¡± ¡°Okay, thank you, Officer Han.¡± As the officer went back into the police station, Zhan Qi called the chauffeur to come pick them up. ¡°What¡¯s wrong?¡±Fu Qing asked, catching a glimpse of Zhan Qi¡¯s gloomy expression. Zhan Qi quickly forced a smile on his face. ¡°Nothing.¡± Deep down, he was thinking about Jin Hu¡¯s suspicious death. It simply didn¡¯t make sense. He decided to investigate this himself ¡ª it was better not to let Fu Qing worry about it. Within minutes, the chauffeur pulled up on the side of the road. The two entered the car. ¡°Go back to the villa.¡± Zhan Qi ordered indifferently. ¡°Wait, the villa? Aren¡¯t you going back to the Zhan Family?¡± Fu Qing was puzzled at his request. Zhan Qi explained briefly, ¡°You¡¯ve gone through too much in the past two days. You need to rest. It¡¯s not necessary for you to go all the way there just to see them.¡± Fu Qing nodded silently in appreciation. Just then, they happened to pass by a supermarket. ¡°Stop the car.¡± Fu Qing ordered. Zhan Qi said nothing, but the puzzled look in his eyes revealed his thoughts. Seeing this, Fu Qing smiled. ¡°I¡¯m going to buy some food. You¡¯ve gotten injured because of me. So, I want to cook you a meal as a form of thanks. ¡° His eyes softened and a gentle smile appeared on his face upon hearing this. ¡°It¡¯s my honour to be able to taste my wife¡¯s cooking.¡± Back at the villa, Fu Qing instructed the maid, Aunt Zhang, to help her carry all the vegetables into the kitchen. She was then about to enter the kitchen, but was stopped by Zhan Qi. ¡°Aren¡¯t you going to change my dressing?¡±Zhan Qi said softly as he grabbed her wrist. Fu Qing patted her head lightly. ¡°Oh, right. I almost forgot. The dressing has to be changed every three hours, right?¡± She followed Zhan Qi into the bedroom, with the gauze in her hands. ¡°I have to cook later, so no fooling around this time.¡± She warned as she helped him take off his clothes.. Chapter 22 - I Can Eat You Right Now Translator: Tuiwen Editor: Tuiwen Hearing this, Zhan Qi obediently sat down silently as Fu Qing attended to his wounds. After Fu Qing was done changing the dressing, she quickly washed her hands and started to head towards the stairs. Just then, Zhan Qi followed behind her and said, ¡°I¡¯ll go with you.¡± Fu Qing turned around in surprise to retort, but he continued, ¡°I can help you cook, you know.¡± ¡°Alright, this is more like a husband and wife should behave.¡± Fu Qing said softly as her eyes lit up at his eagerness, revealing a hint of anticipation that even she didn¡¯t realize. Downstairs, Aunt Zhang was washing the vegetables. When she saw both the Young Master and Madam enter the kitchen, she was so stunned that she almost dropped the vegetables in her grip. ¡°Aunt Zhang, I¡¯ll cook this afternoon. You may go and get some rest.¡± ¡°But, Madam, you don¡¯t need my help?¡± Fu Qing smiled. ¡°No need. This man here will be my assistant for today.¡± Aunt Zhang smiled knowingly as she prepared to leave. ¡°Alright, I¡¯ll leave Young Master and Madam to it. I¡¯ll go back now.¡± Fu Qing waited until she saw Aunt Zhang leave before she turned to face her husband. With a bewildered look on her face, she asked, ¡°Didn¡¯t Aunt Zhang¡¯s smile look a little weird just now?¡± ¡°Yeah, tell me about it.¡± Zhan Qi nodded but gave no further explanation. He took the apron hanging on the wall and hung it around Fu Qing¡¯s neck. ¡°Let¡¯s split the work. You can cut the vegetables, and I¡¯ll help you tie the apron.¡± Fu Qing felt the warm hands on her neck sneakily move towards her breasts. Wasting no time, he rubbed and pinched them. Without realizing, she let out a moan and her face turned red. Fearing that Aunt Zhang was still around, she whispered. ¡°What¡¯s wrong with you? We¡¯re in the kitchen!¡± Zhan Qi chuckled at her flushed expression. ¡°Hmm. I couldn¡¯t help it¡­ you just look so hot. We can do it in the kitchen. It must be a lot of fun, don¡¯t you think?¡± ¡°Stop fooling around. Aren¡¯t you hungry? I know I am.¡± Zhan Qi said with an innocent face, ¡°Yes, I¡¯m hungry. I can eat you right now.¡± Despite her warnings, his hands continued to explore her body. Soon enough, her breathing became unstable. Forcing herself to not fall for his tricks, she tried to focus on cutting the vegetables. She was hunched over the counter as her body trembled from the overwhelming pleasure. Slowly, she forced herself to cut the vegetables and place them into the basket. After she was done, she started to wash the rice. Watching her put up a fight, Zhan Qi smirked to himself. He teasingly slid his hands under her clothes and started to unhook her underwear. He held Fu Qing¡¯s waist tightly and pressed her buttocks close to his lower body. At the same time, his hands continued to move freely and wildly inside her clothes. Fu Qing was wearing a well-fitting blazer paired with pants. Lucky for him, there was only a smooth silk camisole inside her suit jacket. Zhan Qi pulled out her bra, and immediately her nipples could be seen protruding from the camisole. Seemingly unsatisfied, his hands continued to travel downwards to unbutton her pants. Fu Qing bashfully slapped his hand away. ¡°Hey, I¡¯m cooking here. What if Aunt Zhang comes back¡­¡± ¡°She won¡¯t.¡± Zhan Qi said. By then, he had already taken off her pants, and her beautiful white thighs were exposed. ¡°You go on with your cooking, and I¡¯ll do mine.¡± He lowered himself and started to kiss her soft, plump thighs. Fu Qing couldn¡¯t help but moan and almost lost her grip on pot. Fu Qing sighed helplessly in defeat before turning off the stove. She knew that the dish on the stove would be burnt if he continued. Trembling with anticipation, she realized that she was already naked except for the apron. This made her look even more alluring to Zhan Qi. Zhan Qi¡¯s lips moved upwards and finally stopped at the her private parts. As he made eye contact, he stuck out the tip of his tongue and gently licked her. ¡°Oh¡­¡± Fu Qing¡¯s entire body was flushed red as she panted heavily. She felt waves of heat gushing out her. Losing all strength in her legs, she could only lean against the stove for support. Luckily, the height of the stove was just enough to prevent her from collapsing to the ground. The tip of Zhan Qi¡¯s tongue played with that small, sensitive nub. It was so exhilarating that she could hardly bear it. ¡°Qi¡­¡± She could only moan helplessly as she held Zhan Qi¡¯s shoulder tightly. Just then, she suddenly remembered the injury on his right shoulder. She quickly turned to grip the edge of the stove instead. Suddenly, the tip of his tongue pierced deep into the depths of her body. A huge wave of pleasure immediately swept through her body, making her scream uncontrollably. ¡°Faster! Qi, faster, please¡­.give it to me¡­ I can¡¯t take it anymore¡­¡± Her body was twisting uncontrollably in pleasure. Her legs were sore and weak, and all she wanted was him inside of her. Zhan Qi laughed lightly at her cute response. He quickly stood up and took off his pants. His huge member was already swollen, and it stood tall and upright.. Chapter 23 - You Don’t Have to Worry about the Zhan Family Translator: Tuiwen Editor: Tuiwen Zhan Qi gripped her waist as he forced his penis deep into her vagina. Fu Qing was already on the stove, with her arms on the marble table as she panted heavily. Her two slender legs were already wrapped around Zhan Qi¡¯s waist. She struggled to keep up as Zhan Qi continued to thrust mercilessly into her. All she could do was cling to him and follow his tempo. He continued to grunt as his erection continued to push through the thick, pulsating walls. Her inside was tight and warm against him, and waves of pleasure washed over his nerves. Judging from the way Fu Qing was squirming around, he knew that she was about to come. The kitchen was silent except for the heavy breathing sounds from the two. Just as Fu Qing was about to climax, Zhan Qi suddenly laughed evilly and stopped moving. ¡°No¡­¡±Fu Qing groaned and clamped him tightly between her legs, refusing to let go ¡°What?¡± ¡°Don¡¯t¡­ stop¡­¡± ¡°What do you mean, don¡¯t stop?¡± Zhan Qi teased. He pulled out his manhood, as he started to tease her nipples with the tip of his tongue. As he pulled out, a stream of liquid flowed out of her, and Fu Qing¡¯s body completely collapsed. However, she felt numb and itchy, as if she was being gnawed by millions of ants down there. It wasn¡¯t enough¡­she wanted to be filled up by him again. ¡°Tell me now, what do you want?¡± Zhan Qi bit her earlobe and asked with a smile. ¡°I don¡¯t want you to stop¡­ Continue¡­ Please.¡± Fu Qing was both embarrassed and anxious as she uttered those words out loud. Never in her dreams had she expected herself to say such dirty words! However, she was desperate. Her body was completely out of control. Her legs trembled slightly, and she couldn¡¯t help but straighten her lower abdomen to meet Zhan Qi¡¯s manhood. Zhan Qi flipped her over, and his erection was pressed against her buttocks. ¡°Continue to cook, then. I¡¯ll fuck you from behind.¡± He reached up with one hand and held her two plump breasts in his palm. Meanwhile, his other hand moved down and grabbed her lower abdomen, pushing his manhood in from behind. ¡°Oh¡­ oh my¡­¡± Fu Qing groaned at the intrusion as she flipped the spatula. As the aroma of the food permeated the air, the two reached their climax at the same time. Zhan Qi wrapped his hands around her lower abdomen. His body and hers were pressed together. He languidly thrust into her as he shot out his essence deep into her. Today, they took exceptionally long to finish the meal. Fortunately, after Aunt Zhang left, there was no one else in the villa. The two of them continued to pant heavily as they put their clothes back on. With trembling legs, Fu Qing slowly served the food and placed it on the dining table. ¡°Take some good rest after lunch. I¡¯m going out for a while after this.¡± Zhan Qi said. It was as though nothing had happened prior to their meal. The two sat at the dining table, enjoying their meal. Fu Qing paused for a moment, with her chopsticks still in the air. She asked, ¡°Where are you going?¡± ¡°It¡¯s got to do with the Zhan Family. You don¡¯t have to worry about it, though.¡± ¡°Oh, okay.¡± Having understood what he meant, Fu Qing nodded and didn¡¯t ask further. Although she knew that Zhan Qi would never share too much about his family, she still felt a little disappointed when she heard these words. She wasn¡¯t trying to interfere with his private affairs. All she ever wanted was to be a good wife and care for her husband. Shortly after, Zhan Qi left the villa. The villa became quiet afterwards, and Fu Qing started to pace around restlessly. Although the housekeeper, Uncle Zhang, was still in the villa, the two did not have anything in common to talk about. However, she didn¡¯t want to pass the time like other women of wealthy families, either doing beauty treatments, playing cards, or drinking afternoon tea. Just then, she suddenly thought of Master Yun Jin. It was the perfect time to ask her about embroidery. Having made up her mind, Fu Qing changed her clothes and tied her hair into a simple yet exquisite bun. Then, she went downstairs to the garage. ¡°Young Madam, are you going out? I¡¯ll call the chauffeur over then.¡±Uncle Zhang rushed after her when he saw her start the car. The old man was flushed and panting once he finally caught up with her. After all, Zhan Qi had gifted her a wine-red Ferrari and a chauffeur after they got married. Fu Qing waved her hand. ¡°There¡¯s no need, Uncle Zhang. I want to go alone.¡± ¡°If you say so, Young Madam. Have a safe trip.¡±Uncle Zhang kindly reminded her.. Chapter 24 - Suddenly Injected with a Death-Inducing Drug Translator: Tuiwen Editor: Tuiwen She had only been driving for a while when she suddenly noticed a familiar figure from the corner of her eye. Feeling uneasy, Fu Qing slowed the car down to get a better look. ¡®Wait, isn¡¯t that Zhan Qi¡¯s car?¡¯ She could only stare at the car that was parked on the side of the road, as if Zhan Qi was waiting for someone. Curious, Fu Qing also stopped the car. She rolled down the window to get a closer look, and observed them from a distance. Not long after, two people walked out of a residential area and walked straight towards Zhan Qi¡¯s car. They were so far away that Fu Qing couldn¡¯t see what they looked like. However, she noticed that they were both tall and donned sunglasses. The way they dressed made it look like they were trying to conceal their identity. After staring at them, Fu Qing realized that they looked like the people at the scene when Zhan Qi saved her! The two got into Zhan Qi¡¯s car. Moments later, the car¡¯s engine ignited and the car started to head towards the east of the city. This was getting even more strange. What business would Zhan Qi have in the east? Was he trying to hunt down Jin Hu¡¯s men? Given Zhan Qi¡¯s temper, Fu Qing was afraid that he would end up killing them impulsively if they were really Jin Hu¡¯s men. Troubled by this, Fu Qing quickly started the car and started to tail behind Zhan Qi¡¯s car. Fortunately for her, it was the peak hour. There were so many people and cars on the road that he didn¡¯t notice her following him. Zhan Qi drove the car to the village where she had been kidnapped. As they started to enter the rural area, the road slowly became narrower and narrower. She knew she would get caught if she continued to follow him by car, so she quickly parked her car in a corner. Then, she alighted and entered the village on foot. Just then, she suddenly remembered Master Franz who had sent her a meal. She wondered if he still residing in the village. She decided to visit his noodle shop and try to get some clues. However, as soon as she arrived, she noticed that the doors and windows of the shop were closed. It seems that Mr. Franz was not around. Fu Qing heaved a sigh of relief at the sight. Since he was not around, those hooligans would not be able to cause trouble for him. ¡°Are you sure that someone injected him with a death-inducing drug?¡± Just as she was about to leave, Fu Qing suddenly heard a familiar voice. Hearing this, she quickly peeked from behind the wall to see who it was. She caught a glimpse of Zhan Qi and his two subordinates behind a tree. It seemed that Zhan Qi had asked them that. ¡°I¡¯m certain of it. My brother knows the medical examiner, who said that Jin Hu had been injected with a death-inducing drug beforehand.¡± ¡°I see,¡± Zhan Qi said, and he was silent. A moment later, he said, ¡°I had to give a statement this morning, but I think that the two policemen in the East City Police Station look familiar. You two should investigate them.¡± Then, he whipped out his phone to show a picture to his two subordinates. One of them cried out in surprise almost immediately, ¡°Eh?! This policeman¡­ I¡¯ve seen him around with the eldest Young Master before!¡± Zhan Qi lowered his voice and insisted sternly, ¡°Are you sure?¡± The subordinate replied with an ¡°Hmm, I¡¯m sure of it. I still remember how he looked like.¡± ¡°Alright, continue investigating. Please try to find out their names and police numbers. One last thing. Remember, make sure Zhan Leng and Zhan Cheng find out about this.¡± ¡°Yes.¡± The two replied simply. ¡°Let¡¯s go to the hut where Ah Qing was held. Hopefully, we¡¯ll be able to find some clues there.¡± ¡°Yes, Young Master.¡± Fu Qing¡¯s eyes widened in shock once she heard this. Was Zhan Leng the mastermind behind her kidnapping? The trio started to walk towards her direction. Panicking, Fu Qing quickly ducked down and hid herself. After Zhan Qi and his two subordinates had walked past, Fu Qing contemplated for a moment before eventually deciding to return back. There was nothing else she could do. After all, hardly any outsiders visited this village. If she were to continue snooping around, Zhan Qi would surely find her. Fu Qing returned to her parking spot and went to Master Yun Jin¡¯s house. There, she learned advanced embroidery techniques, before she eventually decided to return to the villa after the sunset. However, Zhan Qi was not back yet. Fu Qing had been expecting her husband to greet her with a smile. However, she was greeted with the cold silence of the house. Momentarily stunned, she could only stand there in a daze and wondered what could have happened to him. Could he have been discovered by the Zhan family? Was he indanger? She became increasingly worried as she started to overthink. Suddenly, her cell phone rang. She quickly grasped it and saw Zhan Qi¡¯s name flashing on the display screen. She heaved a sigh of relief. She quickly answered the call, and pressed the phone close to her ear. Zhan Qi¡¯s comforting, yet faint voice came from the other end. ¡°I¡¯m busy outside, so I won¡¯t be going back tonight. Go to sleep first, okay?¡± He sounded extremely apologetic, but that was the least of Fu Qing¡¯s concerns. All that mattered was that he was fine! Chapter 25 - She Wanted to Help Him Translator: Tuiwen Editor: Tuiwen Without Zhan Qi by her side, Fu Qing didn¡¯t sleep well at all that night. A nightmare had woken her up in the middle of the night. In the dream, Zhan Qi was hit mercilessly by a hooligan in a police uniform. The hooligan brandished an iron rod, and the sound of metal hitting skin made Fu Qing flinch. She screamed in shock, but she couldn¡¯t make a sound. As she was trying to scream, she woke up from her dream and felt cold sweat all over her body. Surely, this dream was a premonition. She felt the need to do something to help him. What could she do? Suddenly, she remembered that her belongings were taken away by the police officers. She knew she could seize the opportunity to gather information about those police officers. After all, this was the least she could do for Zhan Qi! The next morning, Fu Qing informed Uncle Zhang that she was going to the police station before she drove the car. Fu Qing had arrived way before official working hours, so the police station was not even open yet. She stayed in the car and observed her surroundings, including where the CCTVs were. Finally, it was 9AM. Police officers started to enter the police station and the lights in the station were turned on. Seeing this, Fu Qing started to head into the station and acted as though she was looking for someone. The police officer on duty noticed her and asked, ¡°Who are you looking for?¡± ¡°I¡¯m the victim who was kidnapped the day before yesterday. My belongings were confiscated as evidence. I¡¯m here to retrieve them.¡± The police officer merely glanced at her without a word. Then, he said, ¡°Show me your ID card, please.¡± Fu Qing obediently took out her ID card from her purse. The police officer ran a quick search on the computer, before picking up the walkie-talkie. Then, he called his colleagues to bring her belongings. While he went to retrieve the items, Fu Qing pretended to look around the police station curiously. Her eyes narrowed as she tried to find the blind spot of the surveillance cameras. Luckily for her, a few of the cameras had needed repair for a long time. They were broken, but it seemed that no one even cared. The police officers were very busy and did not pay much attention to Fu Qing. After returning her things to her, they told her to leave. Fu Qing hurriedly stopped one of them before he could leave. ¡°Excuse me, where is the washroom?¡± The police officer simply pointed at the corner of the stairs on the second floor before leaving. After making sure no one was looking, Fu Qing quickly slipped to the blind spot of the surveillance camera. As she was looking around, she noticed that the names, photos, and duty information of each policeman were pasted on the wall. As she scanned the photos, her eyes locked onto a familiar-looking policeman. This policeman looked like one of the men who had kidnapped her that day, but she was unsure if he was under Zhan Leng. This was it ¡ª she had to find out more about this police officer to help Zhan Qi. She knew that it was standard practice for every department of the Public Security Bureau to have a small sign with the department name. Fu Qing¡¯s eyes sweeped the room and she finally what she was looking for in the corner ¡ª the archives room. All the police information was in the archives room, but there was an another iron door outside the door of the archives room. Without hesitating, Fu Qing reached out and tried to push the iron door. Suddenly, an alarm sounded from the entire floor, giving her a big fright. ¡°Catch that person!¡± She trembled in fear, as her mind went blank. Had she been discovered? Before Fu Qing could react, she heard the sound of heavy footsteps clambering up the stairs. In the blink of an eye, someone had arrived on the second floor, followed by several police officers. It turns out that they were trying to catch the man in front of them instead. He was holding a dagger in his hand, waving it wildly as he rushed towards Fu Qing. Fu Qing instantly knew that the criminal was planning to use her as a hostage. As the criminal approached, she quickly kicked him square in the chest. The unexpected impact made the the criminal stagger back a few steps. His body crashed heavily against the wall and he gasped. Furious, he quickly dashed towards her and started slashing his dagger. Just then, a large piece of cement fell from the roof and hit him the head. The gangster¡¯s pupils dilated and he passed out before he could even register what had happened. His body fell to the ground with a loud thud. It all happened so quickly. Fu Qing could only stare in shock as she watched the police run towards them and handcuff the gangster.. Chapter 26 - The More You Know, the More Dangerous It Is Translator: Tuiwen Editor: Tuiwen After handcuffing the criminal, the policeman searched the man¡¯s unconscious body. They continued to pat him down until they finally took out a black box that was attached to his waist. ¡°Oh God, there was a bomb.¡±The policeman who searched his body had a serious expression on his face. He stared at the box before finally heaving a sigh of relief. ¡°Be careful!¡± Just then,a policeman suddenly exclaimed and pulled Fu Qing to the side. As his yell rang out, more cement and broken bricks fell down from the ceiling. Not only were the cameras broken, but there were also countless cracks in the walls. The police station was clearly in need of repair for a long time. Because of the impact of the fight, coupled with the rain and dampness of the rainy season, the ceiling had started to collapse. Fu Qing looked up at the police officer who had saved her and recognized him immediately. ¡°Officer Han?¡± Officer Han nodded in response, obviously recognizing Fu Qing as well. With the imminent danger of the collapsing ceiling, Officer Han led her into the data room. Just as the two entered the data room, they heard the sound of heavy objects falling from the corridor. The wall near the stairs had actually collapsed in half, and even the camera in the corner fell to the ground. Seeing this, Office Han froze. With a stone-cold expression, he ordered the other officers to move the important items as soon as possible. While they were scurrying around, he watched over the unconscious criminal and made sure he didn¡¯t try to escape. Fu Qing seized the opportunity to scan the materials in the data room. Right before Officer Han went back in, she found the photo of the police officer she was looking for. Just then, he walked over and said with a smile, ¡°Miss Fu, are you alright? You¡¯ve really helped out a lot just now. ¡° ¡°Wait what? What happened?¡± Fu Qing was confused as she was still preoccupied with the information she had just found. ¡°That man has explosives on him ¡ª he wanted to plant a bomb in the police station. It was a good thing you found it! Otherwise, things would¡¯ve gone south, fast. Thank you so much for your help. I¡¯m going to get a Good Citizen Award for you!¡± Fu Qing laughed dryly at this and quickly waved her hand dismissively. ¡°There¡¯s no need. After all, I just happened to bump into him.¡± Although she repeatedly declined the offer, Officer Han persisted and showered her with praises. He quickly rushed out and came back with a pennant and reward of five thousand yuan. Fu Qing was beyond embarrassed, but Officer Han insisted that she take the award. When Zhan Qi arrived, this was the scene that greeted him. Since he was the third young master of the Zhan Family, the police were police to led and led him to where Fu Qing was. At the same time, Officer Han was leading Fu Qing out of the data room. Upon seeing Zhan Qi, Officer Han quickly flashed a smile in his direction. ¡°Ah, Mr. Zhan! I was just about to show Madam out. Since you¡¯re here to pick her up, I won¡¯t disturb the two of you.¡± Zhan Qi nodded gratefully. ¡°Thank you, Officer Han.¡± While Officer Han was preoccupied with Zhan Qi, a sudden movement caught his attention. From the corner of his eye, he saw Fu Qing sneakily slide something into her sleeve. He nodded discreetly and quickly reached out for a handshake to cover for her. Officer Han then led the two out of the police station, without realizing that something was missing. Zhan Qi let his wife into his car before calling the driver to drive her own car back. ¡°Answer me. What did you just steal from the police station?¡± After closing the car door, Zhan Qi asked sternly as he started the car. He stared at her with a disapproving look on his face. Knowing that she couldn¡¯t hide it anymore, Fu Qing took out the materials and handed them to Zhan Qi. She said somewhat embarrassedly, ¡°Oh, you saw it?¡± The stern look on his face quickly transformed into a grin. He let out a laugh and pinched his adorable wife¡¯s face. ¡°Did you really think I wouldn¡¯t notice?¡± He chuckled to himself as he took the materials from her. However, when he saw its contents, his expression instantly became serious. Zhan Qi instantly recognized the man in the photo. It was none other than Wang Lian¡¯s nephew, Wang Zhao. After graduating from university, he became a police officer through Wang Lian¡¯s connections. ¡°Wait, Wang Zhao? How do you know him?¡±His eyes widened. Fu Qing truthfully told him that she had overheard the conversation between him and his subordinates. Zhan Qi sighed slightly upon hearing this. He reached out to gently grasp her petite hand in his. ¡°Ah Qing, I¡¯m sorry. I didn¡¯t want to hide this from you. But, you know how cunning Zhan Leng and Zhan Cheng are. I¡¯m afraid that the more you know, the more dangerous it will be..¡± Chapter 27 - Car Explosion Translator: Tuiwen Editor: Tuiwen The happiness in Fu Qing¡¯s heart was palpable. Hearing the words, ¡°You don¡¯t have to worry about the Zhan family¡± had shattered her heart in pieces, but she was now at ease. ¡°I know,¡± she admitted as she gently took Zhan Qi¡¯s hand in hers. ¡°You¡¯re only concerned about my safety, which I¡¯m grateful for.¡± Zhan Qi let go of her hand and squeezed her shoulder, saying, ¡°Don¡¯t worry. I¡¯ll protect you no matter what.¡± Fu Qing grabbed the chance to lean back on the passenger seat and look in his eyes. They calmly held hands, taking in the relaxed atmosphere and enjoying the tranquility. Suddenly, from the side of the road, a little boy appeared from nowhere and crossed the street. ¡°Watch out!¡± Fu Qing exclaimed, as she noticed the boy in front of them. He was around the age of six or seven. He was focused on picking up the small ball that had rolled to the middle of the road, completely ignoring the speeding car. Zhan Qi, fortunately, was on high alert and had quick reflexes. He kept his cool and slammed on the brakes forcefully. The car screeched to a halt just a foot away from the child. The boy was so terrified that he slumped in front of the car and sobbed heavily. Fu Qing leaped from the car and clutched the child, nervously inspecting him from head to toe. Except for a minor scratch on the surface of his leg, he was unharmed. Zhan Qi frowned as he sat behind the driver¡¯s seat, gripping the steering wheel. Of course, with no adults around to keep him company, such an innocent young child would run out onto the highway alone. Is it possible that this is the work of con artists? He parked his car on the side of the road, turned off the engine, and got out. Despite the possibility that this act was a ruse, Qing was still extremely nice and gentle. He wouldn¡¯t let her get herself into any more trouble, especially because she¡¯d never been the victim of such a scam before. Unruffled, he asked, ¡°Is the boy all right?¡± ¡°He¡¯s fine, except for a small gash on his knee from falling down,¡± Fu Qing said, smiling as she consoled the little boy in front of her. ¡°It¡¯s nothing serious, but the incident has left him shaken, and he can¡¯t stop crying.¡± Zhan Qi breathed deeply and let out a sigh of relief. He kneeled down and tenderly inquired, ¡°Hey, little man, where are your parents?¡± The boy was crying openly, his face twisted with anguish, and he refused to respond. Zhan Qi stepped back to assess their surroundings. He spotted a green belt across the street, separating the busy highway from the sidewalk. ¡°This area is far too dangerous for us to stick around. Let¡¯s bring him over that road verge first.¡± Fu Qing persuaded the young boy to go with them by tenderly picking up his ball lying on the ground near him. ¡°Come on, little man, let¡¯s go over there and play with the ball. There aren¡¯t many cars driving by that lane, and it¡¯s a wide area suitable for playing catch.¡± The little boy, still unnerved by the incident, burst into tears and hiccups. Finally, he took a breath and nodded. Right away, he put his trust in this lovely older sister. Zhan Qi got a conspiratorial wink from Fu Qing, as if she was bragging about how fantastic she was at getting the boy to stop crying. For an instant, a wistfulness stole into Zhan Qi¡¯s expression, and his forehead wrinkled. Just as the three of them stepped into the green belt, a massive explosion went off. Zhan Qi¡¯s expression changed abruptly, and his first reaction was to cover both Fu Qing and the little kid and tackle them to the ground. The three of them were quickly engulfed by a blast of intense heat waves. Fu Qing covered Zhan Qi¡¯s ears while Fu Qing shielded the small boy¡¯s with her hands. The explosion died out after a few moments, and they all turned around. The car that Zhan Qi was driving earlier was already on fire. The traffic policemen arrived in a flash. They provided a definitive answer after conducting a thorough investigation. The car did not self-detonate because of a malfunction. It was obvious that someone had planned for it to blow up. An explosive had been rigged into the car¡¯s chassis. Fu Qing immediately thought of the thug who planned to blow up the police station with the bomb. Is it probable that the directions came from the same person? She described the incident to Zhan Qi and the cops in great detail, including her encounter with the thug with the explosives at the police station. As Zhan Qi listened to her story, his pupils dilated. Based on his knowledge of the situation, he guessed what was going on. Zhan Leng appeared to have hired spies to keep a close eye on him and Qing¡¯s every move. Their cars were almost certainly equipped with a listening device. Because of Qing¡¯s trip to the police station, the culprit¡¯s level of vigilance had heightened. Because they couldn¡¯t get rid of the information any other way, they worked out a plan to kill him and Qing instead.. Chapter 28 - He Is My Husband Translator: Tuiwen Editor: Tuiwen The little boy immediately stopped crying after the car explosion, as if the loud blast had scared him so much that he jumped out of his skin. ¡°Hey, tough guy, are you okay?¡± Fu Qing asked. His expression was one of complete concern. With a shake of his head, the young boy remained silent. Fu Qing¡¯s worried expression became more pronounced. ¡°Can I send you home? Where are your parents?¡± The little boy only shrugged, and his head swung in a slow, side-to-side motion. ¡°Look, there¡¯s a police officer here. I can ask him to drive you home.¡± The little boy burst into tears again and screamed, ¡°I¡¯m not going home! Don¡¯t take me there!¡± when he heard this. ¡°Excuse me, sir,¡± Fu Qing said helplessly to the traffic policeman. ¡°This little boy was playing alone on the road when we saw him. We don¡¯t know him or where he lives. Please help us locate his parents.¡± ¡°I¡¯m not leaving; I don¡¯t want to go with the cops,¡± the little boy cried, clinging to Fu Qing¡¯s arm. The traffic policeman was too powerless to intervene. When he got close to Fu Qing, he noticed the little boy cowering behind her in fear, refusing to let him get too close. ¡°I think he trusts you more than us,¡± he said to Fu Qing, ¡°so why don¡¯t you bring him back to your house first? I¡¯ll put up a missing notice and come back to get him once we find his parents.¡± ¡°I suppose so. It¡¯s also the only solution I can think of right now,¡± Fu Qing sighed, her gaze falling on the little booger skulking behind her. ¡°I apologize for the inconvenience, Mr. and Mrs. Zhan, but please understand that we are still conducting a full investigation into this matter. In the meantime, we will return the car to the police station for a more thorough inspection.¡± Zhan Qi had no objections after hearing this explanation. ¡°Certainly. Please do everything you can to resolve this matter.¡± ¡°Can you come along with us to the station to give us your statement, Mr. Zhan?¡± one police officer inquired. Zhan Qi, who happened to turn around, caught Fu Qing¡¯s gaze. ¡°Bring him home and wait for me. I¡¯ll send a driver to get you.¡± ¡°Everything¡¯s ging to be fine. Don¡¯t worry,¡± he added with a reassuringly smile. Fu Qing smiled back at him. Fu Qing waited for the driver on the sidewalk with the little boy after Zhan Qi and the traffic cops had left. ¡°What¡¯s your name?¡± she inquired, her gaze falling on the little boy. He appeared to come back to life after the officers had left. He playfully patted his small ball and looked up at her. ¡°My name is Little Treasure,¡± he said coolly. Fu Qing rubbed the top of his head with her hand and smiled warmly down at him. ¡°Can you finally tell me where your home is, now that there is no one else here?¡± After hearing her question, Little Treasure was in a bad mood once more. He averted his gaze and ignored her. When Fu Qing saw his reaction, she pleaded for mercy as quickly as he could. ¡°All right, forget it. I will not ask any more questions. Don¡¯t be mad.¡± Little Treasure burst out laughing and dashed back to Fu Qing. His fit of pique changed so fast, and Fu Qing could only smile bitterly at this. With an impish grin on his face, Little Treasure tugged at the corner of Fu Qing¡¯s blouse. ¡°Can I ask you who that man was just now? Is he your boyfriend?¡± The light in Fu Qing¡¯s eyes softened a little when Zhan Qi was brought up. ¡°He¡¯s not my boyfriend. He¡¯s my husband,¡± she explained. Little Treasure sulked restlessly. ¡°Why did you have to get married so young and so quickly? I want to marry you when I grow up.¡± ¡°What? Haha!¡± Fu Qing grinned and patted Little Treasure¡¯s head once more. ¡°You¡¯re such a funny and naughty kid.¡± Fu Qing waved to the driver as he approached them. ¡°Little Treasure, I¡¯d like to invite you over to my house to play. Is that okay?¡± He smiled and nodded enthusiastically. ¡°Sure, that¡¯d be great.¡± He gaped in astonishment, and his face brightened at the sight of the car approaching. ¡°Wow, that¡¯s a Ferrari! I didn¡¯t realize you were so wealthy.¡± Fu Qing smiled, unsure of how to respond. Her family may be rich, but this was owned by Zhan Qi. ¡°I¡¯ve already asked my helper to prepare a lot of delicious food for us, and I¡¯ll make sure you get to try everything when we get home later, okay?¡± Little Treasure drooled, and he had an expectant expression on his face.. Chapter 29 - With Him, Youre Ignoring Me Translator: Tuiwen Editor: Tuiwen For the past few days, Zhan Qi had been preoccupied with the ongoing investigation as the police dug deeper into the kidnapping and car explosion. Every day, he would leave the house early and return late, but with Little Treasure¡¯s arrival, Fu Qing no longer felt lonesome without Zhan Qi around. Little Treasure was ecstatic after seeing Fu Qing¡¯s palatial villa for the first time, and he couldn¡¯t stop staring at it with his mouth agape. He ran around the house, checking each room the moment he stepped inside, knocking on every door here and there, and feeling at ease. He had a great time exploring the large villa. Fu Qing kept a close eye on him, fearful that Little Treasure would injure himself due to his flurry of activity. She was so preoccupied with looking after him that she failed to notice Zhan Qi¡¯s exit and arrival at the house. Little Treasure insisted on sleeping next to Fu Qing that night, and he even begged her to read him a bedtime story. All Fu Qing could offer Zhan Qi was a remorseful smile when she told him about the situation. She told him to sleep on his own for a while before going to Little Treasure¡¯s room to spend the night in his single bed beside him. The next morning, Zhan Qi awoke early and had his usual breakfast of toast, fried eggs, and black coffee. Fu Qing didn¡¯t even look up from the newspaper she was reading when he stood up and said he was leaving. She simply stated, ¡°Drive carefully.¡± Zhan Qi frowned as he expressed his displeasure with the current situation. He sensed that Fu Qing was no longer as affectionate and devoted to him as she had been in the past. Before he could leave the villa, he heard Fu Qing¡¯s voice behind him say, ¡°Little Treasure, where do you want to go today?¡± In a childlike manner, Little Treasure replied, ¡°I want to go to the amusement park and ride a roller coaster.¡± ¡°I¡¯m sorry, but that ride is too dangerous for your age, and I don¡¯t think they¡¯ll let you on it because you¡¯re too small.¡± Damn it! Why is she treating Little Treasure with such kindness? Why is she bothering to take care of him in the first place? ¡°I¡¯m leaving now, Qing!¡± Zhan Qi called out to her again, expecting her to kiss him goodbye as she had done before. To his surprise, Fu Qing didn¡¯t even bother to look at him. With her attention focused on the little boy, she only said, ¡°Okay.¡± Zhan Qi scoffed bitterly and walked away, asking the driver to take him to the office. But Fu Qing didn¡¯t hear him since she was preoccupied with thoughts on where she could take Little Treasure that day. ¡°Does it seem like your husband is in a bad mood because you didn¡¯t send him out and wave goodbye?¡± Little Treasure mumbled into Fu Qing¡¯s ear and smiled as the car sped away. ¡°What is there for him to be upset about?¡± Fu Qing answered without thinking. ¡°He isn¡¯t a kid.¡± Little Treasure gave her a small smile before falling silent. ¡°Should we go to the nearby water park and have some fun? There are kids your age there, so you¡¯ll make new friends and have a good time with them.¡± Little Treasure dutifully nodded. ¡°Okay.¡± She requested that the driver pick them up before sunset. They ate, drank, and played while they were there. Zhan Qi was already at home when they arrived, much to Fu Qing¡¯s surprise. He was sitting at the dining table, with a lavish feast spread out before him. ¡°Uh, I wasn¡¯t expecting you back so soon tonight,¡± Fu Qing said. ¡°Are you finished with your work?¡± she asked and smiled apologetically at him. Zhan Qi frowned as he said, ¡°I was hoping you¡¯d be home, or at least come back early so we could have dinner together.¡± Fu Qing flushed and averted his gaze. ¡°I had dinner outside with Little Treasure, and I didn¡¯t tell you because I figured you¡¯d be home late tonight.¡± As he observed the two of them interact, Zhan Qi became irritated. ¡°It looks like you are so fond of Little Treasure.¡± ¡°Well, Little Treasure is extremely cute and smart,¡± Fu Qing said genuinely, without pausing to think about her response. ¡°Are you ignoring me now that you have him?¡± ¡°What?¡± Fu Qing had never seen Zhan Qi so upset before. For a brief moment, she was taken aback before bursting into laughter. She walked over to his side and sat down beside him. ¡°What are you talking about? Little Treasure is just a kid.¡± She picked up her chopsticks and selected a few of Zhan Qi¡¯s favorite dishes before placing them in the bowl before him. ¡°I¡¯m sorry for missing such a lovely dinner. I didn¡¯t mean to eat outside and arrive home late.¡± Zhan Qi shifted his weight uncomfortably, his tone chilly and gruff. ¡°There¡¯s no need to apologize or explain yourself. You did nothing wrong, and I know I¡¯m not usually at home at this hour.¡± Fu Qing was taken aback by what she had just heard. She sensed that Zhan Qi wasn¡¯t in the best of moods today. ¡°Are you going somewhere early tomorrow morning? If so, I¡¯d like to get up and make your breakfast.¡± Without turning his head, Zhan Qi answered, ¡°No, I don¡¯t have plans. I¡¯m not going out tomorrow..¡± Chapter 30 - Make Her Remember Him Translator: Tuiwen Editor: Tuiwen After some thought, Fu Qing suggested, ¡°Why don¡¯t you come with me and Little Treasure to visit the Parent-Child Paradise tomorrow?¡± ¡°Parent-child Paradise? What is that?¡± ¡°It¡¯s a place where parents and their children can play games together, and I¡¯m sure Little Treasure had a great time earlier.¡± ¡°Tell me, Little Treasure, what fun games did you play today?¡± she asked, her gaze shifting to the little boy. A swift shadow of indignation swept across Zhan Qi¡¯s face when he noticed her focus had returned to Little Treasure. ¡°Excuse me,¡± Little Treasure said deftly as he gave Fu Qing a conspiratorial wink. ¡°But I¡¯m tired. I think I¡¯ll go back to my room to rest.¡± Fu Qing was baffled as he looked at Little Treasure, dubious of what he meant by winking. Little Treasure stood up and went upstairs, staring and pointing at Zhan Qi. ¡°Is everything okay at work? Did something bad happen? I don¡¯t think you¡¯re in a good mood today,¡± Fu Qing said after Little Treasure had left. She then squeezed Zhan Qi¡¯s hand as if reassuring him that everything would be fine. Zhan Qi looked her in the eyes and raised her chin slightly. She exuded grace, beauty, and thoughtfulness in equal measure. All this time, she had been an exceptional wife to him. He wasn¡¯t sure when it started, but he¡¯d grown accustomed to her constant presence around him. Given how much she cared for the little boy, she must have adored children, right? Unfortunately, he had no plans to start a family. He was afraid that the children would draw his attention away from the Zhan family, and he would digress and lose track of time. He was curious about whether she harbored resentment against him. Trying to calm himself down, Zhan Qi shook his head quickly and dismissed the thought. No. Even if she harbored grudges, it wouldn¡¯t matter. He was adamant about sticking to his plans. He¡¯d treat her like his wife and lavishly shower her with everything he had, but he¡¯d spare her his love. This had been their agreement since the beginning of their marriage. But why did he occasionally think of her while on a business trip or at work? ¡°What¡¯s the matter? Are you sick?¡± Fu Qing received no response for a long time, but she noticed Zhan Qi staring at her. She was stumped, deliberating what was wrong with him. When he made his next move, her eyes widened. After Zhan Qi turned her around to face him, he kissed her fully on the lips. He did it passionately and longingly, almost as if he wanted to swallow her whole. Before Fu Qing could react, Zhan Qi¡¯s idle hand had slipped into her clothes and began caressing her delicate skin. ¡°Hey, what are you doing? Little Treasure is still awake upstairs,¡± Fu Qing said softly as he pushed his body shyly. ¡°Stop messing around.¡± ¡°But snooping around like this is fun. It¡¯s more exciting.¡± Zhan Qi aggressively yanked off her coat, revealing her fair and plump breasts. His damp lips kissed her mouth and sucked on her neck and collarbone, slowly trailing toward the two luscious nipples in front of her chest. The intense pleasure aroused Fu Qing, and her body became extremely sensitive. Her entire body went numb, and a moan of ecstasy slipped through her lips. She moaned steadily, ¡°Stop¡­ We need to¡­ uhm, go back¡­ the bedroom¡­ If Little Treasure sees us¡­¡± Zhan Qi was displeased with her reaction. She brought up the subject of Little Treasure once more. Fu Qing had almost forgotten that there was another person living in this villa since this little boy showed up! Through his actions, he hoped to make Fu Qing remember him. Fu Qing let out a long and sultry ¡°Oh¡± sound as Zhan Qi took a big bite out of his nipple. Zhan Qi¡¯s finger slid down the inside of her blouse to her waist, sliding all the way down in between her thighs. She was already wet. His finger delicately moved across her private parts, gently touching and twisting the protruding small nucleus. ¡°Ohh¡­ aahhh¡­¡± The sensation caused Fu Qing¡¯s body to shiver violently. She wanted to cry out in ecstasy, but her tongue was caught in Zhan Qi¡¯s mouth, muffling all of her sounds. With every twiddle of Zhan Qi¡¯s fingers, the small nucleus pulsated and became increasingly swollen. Liquid kept dripping out of it, moistening his fingers.. Chapter 31 - Big Brother Loves Big Sister Translator: Tuiwen Editor: Tuiwen Fu Qing¡¯s body weakened with each passing second, and her energy petered out. A moan of ecstasy slipped from her lips, and she began making a gurgling sound in her throat, like a baby bawling. Her belly arched slowly, and her breath came in long, surrendering moans as she eagerly sought to be subdued by Zhan Qi¡¯s member. She couldn¡¯t wait to get her fill of his seed. He grasped her hand and shoved it inside his jeans, enabling her to grip his dipstick. Fu Qing clutched it hard and groaned with a shudder, her body edging closer to his. ¡°Do you like it or not?¡± he inquired in a gruff voice while panting heavily. She acknowledged it with a brief nod. Desire overwhelmed her sanity, driving her to surrender everything. ¡°Now tell me if you¡¯re still missing and thinking about Little Treasure?¡± Zhan went on to ask, his voice brimming with pique. Fu Qing sensed her thoughts turning blank as she instinctively shook her head several times. This pleased Zhan Qi a great deal. He pressed Fu Qing against the wall, hoisted one of her legs, and rammed his throbbing passion into her trigger points. The dining room was soon filled with lusty gasps, but the two didn¡¯t seem to give a crap about anything else in the world. Fu Qing awoke refreshed, only to feel swollen and sore all over her body. Her entire face flushed, including her ears, as she recounted the ludicrous shenanigans she and Zhan Qi pulled last night. She was mortified when she realized what had happened, and all she could do was pray that Little Treasure didn¡¯t hear or see anything. When Fu Qing joined the two at the table after getting some coffee, she was taken aback when she saw that Little Treasure was staring at her like an adult, his eyes flickering. ¡°Try to eat some veggies.¡± Zhan Qi placed lettuce, cucumbers, and tomatoes into Fu Qing¡¯s and Little Treasure¡¯s bowls. ¡°Big brother, are you coming to Parent-Child Paradise to play with me and my big sister today?¡± Little Treasure asked cautiously, looking into Zhan Qi¡¯s eyes. ¡°Of course.¡± Zhan Qi nodded with a taut jerk of his head. He decided to accompany Fu Qing and the little boy for a day since she had asked for it. He didn¡¯t want to disappoint her this time. The Parent-Child Paradise was just as Fu Qing had described it. The entire place looked vibrant, and the children¡¯s joyous laughter could be heard everywhere. There was already a long queue at the ticket booth when they reached the entrance. ¡°I¡¯ll go stand in line,¡± Fu Qing stated as she saw many parents arrive at the ticket counter. She added, ¡°You guys pick a good spot first and wait for me there,¡± before rushing to the end of the queue. Zhan Qi glanced at her as she walked past him. He could feel a part of his heart soften after witnessing her sweet gesture. Little Treasure smiled as he pulled on the corner of his shirt. He raised his head and asked, ¡°Do you love big sister, big brother?¡± Zhan Qi cocked his head at him and replied, ¡°Why do you ask? How much does a kid like you know about love?¡± Little Treasure only giggled and tugged at Zhan Qi¡¯s hand, gesturing for him to crouch down. ¡°Wasn¡¯t you jealous of me yesterday? Because she was so busy playing with me that she ignored you.¡± Zhan Qi stopped in his tracks. He withdrew his hand and awkwardly turned his head in the other direction. ¡°Stop saying such nonsense.¡± Although Little Treasure was only seven years old, his eyesight and understanding of things were incredible. He managed to see right through everything, unlike other kids his age. ¡°I can tell you¡¯re in love with her. My father looks at my mother the same way you look at big sister.¡± ¡°Can you tell me more about your parents? How can you tell that they love each other?¡± Zhan Qi inquired nonchalantly. Little Treasure nodded his head almost imperceptibly, as if agreeing with him. ¡°Sure,¡± he said. ¡°They always kiss and hug even when I¡¯m around. You know, all that lovey-dovey stuff.¡± Zhan Qi couldn¡¯t help but laugh at the kid. ¡°Big sister told me you are her husband,¡± Little Treasure continued, ¡°so why don¡¯t you two kiss and hug? When you two come out and play, you don¡¯t even hold hands. Instead, you go on different ways. Why is that?¡± ¡°What do you know?¡± Zhan Qi pondered to himself as he recalled the ¡®hand-to-hand action¡¯ between them the night before. At this point, Zhan Qi¡¯s attention was drawn to a couple¡¯s public display of affection. He watched as the wife fed the infant in the stroller with water. While the husband held the cup, his gaze was fixed on his wife and baby, as if they were his world. Their eyes met as the woman started scooping the water with a spoon, and they smiled at each other as if they were alone and didn¡¯t have a care in the world. ¡°That is a perfect example of what a couple in a loving relationship should be like,¡± the little boy interjected with a shake of his head.. Chapter 32 - Thank You for Making Me Feel the Love of a Family Translator: Tuiwen Editor: Tuiwen Zhan Qi could hear nothing but the wild thumping of his heart. He also questioned what a couple should really be like. He had always been preoccupied with dealing with the Zhan brothers and never gave it much thought. Although he¡¯d always coveted Fu Qing¡¯s slender figure, he¡¯d never had such a poignant interaction with her before. The husband appeared to have never done something like that before, given the way he gazed at his wife and kid affectionately. When Zhan Qi snapped back to reality, he was confronted by Little Treasure, who was staring at him like a tiny mugger. ¡°Can I help you with pursuing big sister?¡± he asked, seeing that Zhan Qi was gazing back at him.¡± For a brief period, Zhan Qi was stunned, yet he couldn¡¯t help but laugh. ¡°Can you tell me how you¡¯re going to help?¡± Little Treasure placed his lips closer to Zhan Qi¡¯s ear and murmured something. Zhan Qi couldn¡¯t laugh himself from laughing out. ¡°Why are you laughing? Did I say something funny?¡± Before Zhan Qi could answer, Fu Qing was already done buying their tickets and was making her way back to them. It was only then that Zhan Qi realized she chose to wear flat shoes today. Her hair was pulled back into a modest bun, and her face looked bare without makeup. She wore a casual yet stylish outfit. She looked a lot like the young wife he married ages ago. Was this what it felt like to be at home? Her aura looked warm and homely. ¡°It¡¯s nothing. Let¡¯s go in.¡± Zhan Qi brought his attention gently back to Little Treasure and tried to hide his elation. Just for today, he didn¡¯t want to portray the role of the Zhan family¡¯s third young master. Instead, he was just a regular guy and a husband enjoying some time off with his wife. Little Treasure, on the other hand, refused to work together with him and spoiled the fun. ¡°Big Brother made it clear to me that he wanted to surprise you.¡± ¡°Oh, really? What kind of surprise?¡± Fu Qing¡¯s face creased into a sudden smile. To hide the distress on his face, Zhan Qi coughed discreetly. ¡°It¡¯s nothing,¡± he mumbled. ¡°Let¡¯s go inside first, now that we have the tickets.¡± Little Treasure gushed, ¡°Big Brother said you rescued him before, so to show his appreciation, he prepared a surprise dinner for you two!¡± ¡°Is that so?¡± Fu Qing was taken aback by Little Treasure¡¯s utterance and erupted into laughter. ¡°Wasn¡¯t it every day that we ate dinner together? Besides, when did I come to your rescue?¡± For the first time that day, Zhan Qi felt uncomfortable. ¡°If I hadn¡¯t followed you outside, I wouldn¡¯t have been so fortunate to come out alive after the car blew up,¡± he remarked after a moment¡¯s consideration. Little Treasure tugged on Fu Qing¡¯s blouse and urged her to hunch down so she could whisper in her ear. ¡°Big Brother wants to treat you to a romantic candlelit dinner in a hotel,¡± he whispered in her ear. It will just be the two of you inside a private room. I think Big Brother has something he wants to say to you.¡± Fu Qing felt the heat mount in her cheeks when she realized she had been staring at Zhan Qi the entire time with an inexplicable feeling. ¡°Sure. Let¡¯s have dinner outside for a change. But what about Little Treasure?¡± Her gaze traveled down to Little Treasure in delight. Little Treasure remarked with a grin, ¡°I¡¯ll stay at home and play video games in my bedroom. I won¡¯t be joining your date.¡± There were various activities for parents and children to choose from in this place. There was also a refreshment alley where they grabbed some snacks. Before traveling back to the villa, the three of them played ceaselessly until late in the afternoon. ¡°I¡¯m too exhausted today, so I¡¯ll go to sleep early. Good night, brother and sister,¡± said the little boy. Little Treasure dashed upstairs, clutching his newly purchased gaming console and locking his bedroom door carefully. The dining area was filled with soothing classical music. Zhan Qi lifted his wineglass to Fu Qing as he poured red wine into the goblet in front of him. He promptly stated, ¡°Thank you for today and for all the time you¡¯ve invested in me.¡± Fu Qing was baffled and looked at him with surprise. ¡°What are you thanking me for?¡± Zhan Qi gazed at her warmly and replied, ¡°Thank you for making me feel the love and warmth of a family. Also, I¡¯m sorry for what I said earlier.¡± Fu Qing suddenly remembered something. Was it because she didn¡¯t have to be concerned about the Zhan Family? She admitted that although that statement was hurtful, it wasn¡¯t entirely wrong. There was nothing for him to apologize about. ¡°It¡¯s all right. I already got your point. You are not compelled to apologize to me.¡± Zhan Qi got out of his seat and moved up to Fu Qing¡¯s side, embracing her. His arms were solid and strong around her. ¡°You are my wife,¡± he said. ¡°I should accept you completely and treat you as though you were a part of my life.¡± Fu Qing¡¯s nostrils quivered in discomfort after hearing his words. She got what he was saying. ¡°Really?¡± Her voice dropped almost to a whisper. Zhan Qi nodded with a taut jerk of his head, and his eyes confronted her quietly. ¡°Really..¡± Chapter 33 - Were Husband and Wife Translator: Tuiwen Editor: Tuiwen ¡°By the way, I¡¯ve one more thing to thank you for.¡± Zhan Qi seemed to suddenly recall something, and his eyes sparkled at the thought. ¡°What is it?¡± ¡°Because of your friendship with Princess Elisa, our company¡¯s overseas market has recently expanded to the Apu Kingdom and its surrounding areas. Various partners have also agreed to sign cooperation agreements once they heard about you.¡± ¡°Really? That¡¯s great! I¡¯m so happy that I can help you in this way.¡± ¡°We¡¯re husband and wife, but I¡¯ve only realized this now. Forgive me for taking so long.¡± With that, Zhan Qi pulled her hand towards him and brushed his lips against her palm. As he kissed her hand, he looked up and gazed at her. His gaze was fiery. She could not help but turn red from his intense gaze, and shyly avoided his gaze. After the two enjoyed dinner, they couldn¡¯t keep their hands off each other. Unlike the previous times when their had sex, tonight felt special for the two of them. Rather than just having sex, it was a spiritual exchange ¡ª they were making love. Contrary to how he would usually tease her, he was especially patient tonight as he guided her towards climax bit by bit. From now on, they were truly husband and wife, both physically and mentally. Afterward, the two collapsed onto the bed. Zhan Qi rolled over to envelop his wife in a tight embrace. As he did so, his hot breath hit her bare skin, making her shudder uncontrollably. ¡°The other members of the Zhan Family have already found out about the overseas market expansion. So, I quickly attracted the clients into my company directly before the others could take advantage of this opportunity.¡± ¡°Wait, isn¡¯t the expansion of the Zhan family¡¯s head office beneficial to everyone? Why are they all competing for clients?¡± Zhan Qi sneered when he heard this, ¡°It doesn¡¯t matter how big the head office is, it¡¯s still not their own. People like them will only be satisfied if the money falls into their own hands.¡± He stopped momentarily to stroke her hair. ¡°Qing, you have to be careful in the future. Don¡¯t let them use your name to damage your reputation.¡± ¡°Okay, I understand.¡± ¡°Oh, I almost forgot. Dad said that he wants to hold a banquet at home to thank us properly for the company¡¯s market expansion. It¡¯ll be held tomorrow at noon.¡± Fu Qing felt discontent in her heart, but she remained silent. She really didn¡¯t like these fake social events. From her silence, Zhan Qi knew that she was not looking forward to it. ¡°If you don¡¯t want to go, you don¡¯t have to.¡± Zhan Qi himself also detested this kind of fake kinship, but he needed to go there to find out what Zhan Leng and Zhan Cheng were up to. Fu Qing held his hand and looked into his eyes firmly. ¡°No, I¡¯ll go with you.¡± Although she detested it, she knew that she couldn¡¯t let her husband go alone. Perhaps she could help do something so that he wouldn¡¯t have to work too hard. To this, Zhan Qi held his wife even tighter as he murmured a soft ¡®Thank you¡¯ into her ear. The next morning, Zhan Qi brought Fu Qing back to the Zhan Family. ¡°Qi, you are back! Come now, sit down quickly. Oh dear, you¡¯ve lost so much weight since the last time I¡¯ve seen you. What¡¯s happened?¡± Zhan Qi¡¯s father, Zhan Yuv, came up to him and asked lovingly. Zhan Qi turned his head slightly to avoid his hand from touching his face. He replied coldly, ¡°Nothing. I¡¯ve just been working out recently.¡± Before Zhan You could respond, the sound of footsteps going down the stairs could be heard, followed by a gasp. ¡°Ah, third sister-in-law is here.¡± Fu Qing raised her head to meet the gaze of the person coming down the stairs. It was Li Ying. Li Ying was clearly dressed to impress. Her long hair was curled, and she donned an expensive-looking qipao. Her face was adorned with heavy makeup. At first glance, she looked like a high-profile celebrity who was about to go to a party. Fu Qing smiled politely at her and called out, ¡°Hello, second sister-in-law.¡± Li Ying then walked over and held Fu Qing¡¯s hand. ¡°I haven¡¯t seen you in so long, I¡¯ve missed you so much! Mother also misses you, and she talks about you every day. She says that although you usually look quiet and demure, you¡¯ve been helping the Zhan family with the business. It¡¯s really surprising!¡± ¡°Mother?¡± Fu Qing was momentarily stunned at the unexpected mention of their mother. After a moment, she finally recalled that she had seen their mother the last time she visited the family. To be more accurate, it was Zhan Cheng¡¯s mother. The current Madam Zhan, Zhang Xue, was Zhan Yuv¡¯s second wife. His first wife had passed away when Zhan Leng was three years old. Once Zhang Xue was married into the family, she brought her son, Zhang Cheng, with her. On the other hand, Zhan Qi was an illegitimate son who had been brought into the family when he was only a year old. No one knew who his birth mother was, and his illegitimacy made the Zhan family shun him for many years.. Chapter 34 - A Country Bumpkin from the Countryside Translator: Tuiwen Editor: Tuiwen ¡°Oh, third brother and sister-in-law are here so early!¡± Zhan Cheng proclaimed loudly once he saw the two. As he said this, he was holding the arm of a beautiful middle-aged woman and they were walking down from the second floor. Li Ying also went up to help the beautiful woman. She smiled sweetly before she said, ¡°Mom, this is third sister-in-law.¡± So this was Zhan Cheng¡¯s mother? In other words, Zhan Qi¡¯s stepmother? She looked so youthful like she was only in her forties. Her hair was delicately combed into a bun and was adorned with a jade hairpin. She wore a dark red cheongsam, looking dignified and elegant. Her skin was very delicate. There were no wrinkles at all, but it looked a little unnatural. It was obvious that her skin was the result of frequent beauty treatments. Zhang Xue walked over and looked at Fu Qing from top to bottom, before the corners of her mouth curled up into a smile. ¡°Yes, Cheng and Li Ying told me about you before. You¡¯re Fu Qing, right?¡± Fu Qing herself smiled politely and said, ¡°Hello, Auntie.¡± Because she was not Zhan Qi¡¯s biological mother, Fu Qing could not call her mother. Moreover, she didn¡¯t attend their marriage as his mother. Zhang Xue frowned imperceptibly when she heard this, but the smile on her face returned quickly. She warmly invited Fu Qing to take a seat. After an hour, everyone from the Zhan Family had arrived. Zhan Yuv was the first to raise his wine glass, and his gaze swept across everyone present. ¡°Today is a family banquet. There are no outsiders, so there¡¯s no need to feel restrained. Eat what you want to eat, say what you want to say, and don¡¯t be a stranger. We¡¯re all family! Come, let¡¯s toast.¡± ¡°Cheers.¡± Everyone stood up and downed the red wine in their glasses. The atmosphere at the dinner table soon became lively, as everyone chatted all over the place. The huge TV screen was broadcasting financial information. No one knew who turned the TV on, but since they were on the topic, everyone started to talk about financial securities and the like. Fu Qing listened quietly as she ate. Although she was not knowledgeable in this aspect, she also wanted to learn more about finance. Unbeknownst to her, Zhang Cheng had been observing her. Suddenly, he spoke up. ¡°Speaking of which, the recent rise in stocks has been pretty good. My total stock returns have already exceeded 30% .¡± Zhang Xue¡¯s eyes flashed with excitement as she followed. ¡°Oh! My stocks have also risen. Look, even the news said that the current financial market is suitable for investments.¡± Then, Zhan Cheng looked at Fu Qing with a grin. ¡°Third sister-in-law, what about you? What stocks did you buy?¡± ¡°Oh! Um, me?¡± Fu Qing¡¯s eyes widened in surprise ¡ª she hadn¡¯t expected the sudden topic change. She smiled embarrassedly as she looked down. ¡°I¡­ don¡¯t keep up with stocks or anything like that.¡± Zhan Cheng and his stepmother exchanged a knowing look, and they saw the mutual disdain in each other¡¯s eyes. After all, she was just a country bumpkin from the countryside. Of course she couldn¡¯t understand stocks! Since Fu Qing didn¡¯t know anything about stocks, Zhan Cheng knew it was the perfect opportunity to bring both Zhan Qi and her down. All he had to do was lure her into investing all of their wealth into stocks. If Zhan Qi was trapped in the stock market, he wouldn¡¯t have much power to go against him. ¡°Stocks are very simple. All you need to do is invest some money into stocks and wait for some time. When the stock price rises, you can sell them for a profit. That¡¯s all!¡± Zhan Cheng smiled. ¡°It¡¯s so much easier than doing business.¡± ¡°Really?¡± Fu Qing couldn¡¯t believe it. She turned to look at the people beside her for affirmation. ¡°How can it be that easy?¡±Zhan Qi, who had been eavesdropping into the conversation, sneered. ¡°If it¡¯s that simple, why are there so many people who committed suicide because of stocks?¡± Zhan Cheng snorted disdainfully at this and retorted. ¡°That¡¯s because they were too greedy. They don¡¯t know when to pull out their investments. If they had pulled out before the price dipped, this wouldn¡¯t have happened.¡± He said confidently. ¡°You wouldn¡¯t know since we haven¡¯t been in contact, but look at my earnings now. This is my hard work over the years.¡± He turned on his phone and opened the stock trading software to show everyone his earnings.. Chapter 35 - The Fish Had Taken the Bait Translator: Tuiwen Editor: Tuiwen On the phone interface, a string of stock codes were all red. It seemed that his earnings were obviously huge. Wang Lian could not help but exclaim in surprise at this. She quickly showed him her phone. ¡°Wait, the stocks you bought are so good. But look at mine. Why did my stock prices fall when the market is so good?¡± Zhan Cheng only took a glance before sneering. ¡°Are you serious? You only invested in junk stocks and sunset industries. The prices won¡¯t go up. Let me tell you, you need to buy these stocks instead¡­¡± He said a few codes in a row. After Wang Lian searched for them in the application, she added them one by one and quickly invested in them. Fu Qing was seated between Wang Lian and Li Ying, feeling awkward and out of place because she didn¡¯t know anything about this. Seeing that Zhan Cheng was going to talk to Wang Lian over herself, she quickly moved her chair back to make room for them. Observing his wife¡¯s discomfort, Zhan Qi thoughtfully picked some vegetables and placed them in Fu Qing¡¯s bowl. This didn¡¯t escape Zhang Xue¡¯s eyes, and she suddenly spoke up. ¡°Qing, do you want to dabble in the stock market? You can always ask Li Ying to teach you.¡± Li Ying quickly added, ¡°Yes, it¡¯s too difficult to do business nowadays. Investing is so much easier than doing business. But if you¡¯re scared that you won¡¯t make money, you can buy less. Even if you lose money, you can treat it as an experience. How about it?¡± Unsure of what to do, Fu Qing turned to look at her husband. Zhan Qi smiled gently at her and said, ¡°If you¡¯re curious, you can always buy a few to try.¡± Li Ying clapped her hands in delight and teased, ¡°Look at how much Zhan Qi dotes on Fu Qing!¡± She smirked to herself with pride. ¡®Very good, the fish has taken the bait.¡¯ After lunch, Li Ying took her to a securities company to open an account for her. Afterward, she told Fu Qing to wait for a week because the new account could only be freely traded then. ¡°Add my number to your contact list. In the meantime, I¡¯ll ask Cheng to help you pick a few good stocks. I promise that you¡¯ll be able to get double the amount you invested. So, how much do you plan to invest?¡± How much? Just then, Fu Qing remembered the 5,000 yuan she received at the police station. Since she had no use for it, she could use it just to experience stock trading. ¡°Oh. I have 5,000 yuan on me. Let¡¯s use it as capital.¡± Li Ying almost burst out laughing when she heard this. She struggled to maintain a neutral expression as she coughed awkwardly. As expected of a poor country bumpkin! Only 5,000 yuan as the capital to stock trading? If word got out about this, she would surely lose face! Once they returned, Li Ying discreetly pulled Zhan Cheng to the side. They spoke in hushed whispers and laughed softly amongst themselves. As Li Ying spoke, Zhan Cheng had a disdainful look on his face. ¡°Five thousand then. I¡¯ll think of a way to set a trap. Let her earn some money so that we can coax her to invest more money.¡± Zhan Cheng whispered. ¡°This village girl has no money, so she¡¯ll definitely have to use Zhan Qi¡¯s money. Once that¡¯s done, we¡¯ll tell dad that Zhan Qi embezzled the company¡¯s funds to buy stocks. He¡¯ll be screwed then!¡± A week later, Zhan Cheng sent a few stock codes as promised. Since most of the codes were the same as Wang Lian¡¯s, Fu Qing didn¡¯t think too much about it. She chose the cheapest stock and invested all five thousand Yuan into it. The next day, Fu Qing found out that the stock price had risen exponentially. Happily, she sold all the stocks and told Zhan Qi the news. Zhan Qi himself didn¡¯t trade stocks, so he wasn¡¯t familiar with the terms. And he had no interest in it, either. However, he already had a feeling that Zhan Cheng was up to no good. He said gently, ¡°Alright, that¡¯s enough stock trading. You should stop now. You have to be careful because the stock market is extremely volatile.¡± Fu Qing stuck out her tongue. ¡°Got it.¡± However, she couldn¡¯t help but feel uneasy. Li Ying had just sent over a few more stocks, claiming that they were about to soar. However, these stocks were worth tens of thousands each, so Fu Qing had to invest more money into them.. Chapter 36 - Don’t Try to Target Qing Translator: Tuiwen Editor: Tuiwen Excited at the possibility of earning more, Fu Qing impulsively invested all of her money and profits along with a portion of her savings into the stocks. Then, she took a screenshot of the investment and sent it over to Li Ying. Once Zhan Cheng and Li Ying saw the screenshot Fu Qing sent, they smiled smugly to themselves. This stock was infamously known as a ¡°Demon Stock.¡± The price had been rising exponentially in the past few years, but losses were infinite when it fell. Because of this stock, many people had gone bankrupt. When Zhan Cheng introduced this stock to Fu Qing, he tempted her with the fact that it had risen dozen of times. However, he knew that the company behind this stock, Empire Construction Group, was already on the verge of bankruptcy. Once the price fell, it could never rise back. Unexpectedly, Zhan Cheng suddenly saw an alarming piece of news in the newspaper the next day. The famous Empire Construction Company had been bought by a multinational Fortune 500 company. This sudden news caused the company¡¯s stock to immediately soar. Many rushed to buy the stock, causing the stock price to rise higher and higher. The stock had been rising for three days in a row, and it didn¡¯t seem like it was going to slow down anytime soon. It was hard to get one stock. It just so happened that Fu Qing had bought this stock. With this rise, her 100,000 capital increased tenfold, becoming one million. Meanwhile, Fu Qing had been playing with Little Treasure at home. She had been too preoccupied to even think about the stock. Today, she suddenly remembered about it and opened the application on her phone. Her eyes immediately widened in shock at the price displayed. ¡°Wait¡ª I made a big profit?¡± ¡°But I only invested 100,000 yuan. How did it suddenly become 1 million yuan?¡± Trembling with shock, she decided to sell all of her stocks at once. With the profit, she impulsively bought various delicious food and toys for her beloved Little Treasure. After Zhan Qi returned home that night, Fu Qing couldn¡¯t wait to share this news with him. ¡°Qi, I plan to treat Li Ying and Zhan Cheng to a big meal tomorrow afternoon. It¡¯s the least I can do since they taught me to trade stocks. What do you think?¡± Zhan Qi looked at the fund balance on Fu Qing¡¯s phone and then at her elated face. He lovingly rubbed her hair that was all over the place. ¡°Up to you.¡± However, a hint of anger flashed in his eyes. Because he found Zhan Cheng suspicious, Zhan Qi had asked his subordinates to research the stocks Fu Qing bought. Only then did he find out that the stocks that Zhan Cheng recommended were all high-risk stocks. Although Fu Qing had profited because of luck this time, Zhan Cheng¡¯s intentions were definitely sinister. Since Fu Qing wanted to invite them over, he couldn¡¯t take the opportunity to beat them up. He didn¡¯t want them to target Fu Qing instead. Meanwhile, Li Ying and Zhan Cheng were so frustrated that they couldn¡¯t even eat. ¡°Didn¡¯t you say that all her stocks are bad? You said mine was good and would go up. Now that her stocks have gone up tenfold, my stocks have gone down so much. It¡¯s all your fault!¡± Zhan Cheng was as unhappy as his wife. However, he tried to suppress his temper and replied perfunctorily. ¡°It¡¯s only because she was lucky this time. Don¡¯t worry. She¡¯s so stupid that I can make her lose even more than what she earned.¡± Zhan Cheng insisted. ¡°Anyways, don¡¯t be so impatient. The company you invested in is growing quickly. Wait it out, and the price will surely rise.¡± Li Ying turned her head away and said angrily, ¡°I don¡¯t believe you anymore.¡± Just then, Li Ying¡¯s phone rang. She picked it up and answered without even looking at it. Fu Qing¡¯s voice came from the phone, ¡°Sister-in-law, are you and Zhang Cheng free tomorrow? I¡¯m going to treat you two to a meal as thanks for teaching me how to trade in the stock market.¡± Li Ying and Zhan Cheng exchanged a look with cold expressions.. Chapter 37 - I Did It on Purpose Translator: Tuiwen Editor: Tuiwen Fu Qing was concerned when he noticed Little Treasure looking sad early that morning. ¡°What¡¯s with the long face, Little Treasure? Are you okay, buddy?¡± she inquired. The little boy¡¯s lips were pursed, and he was trying his hardest not to cry. ¡°My parents have discovered where I¡¯m staying and want to bring me home.¡± Fu Qing was a bit surprised for a moment before managing a delighted laugh. ¡°It¡¯s only natural that they want you back. They¡¯re your parents, and you¡¯ve been gone for so long. They must have been worried the entire time. Don¡¯t you miss your family?¡± Little Treasure moaned his displeasure. ¡°Not at all. Why should they be upset? They went to Europe on their own and left me at home alone, claiming I was too hyper for the trip. So I ran away from home on purpose to provoke them and see how they would react.¡± ¡°Huh? Are you serious?¡± Fu Qing was at a loss for words. ¡°Are your parents arriving today? Who was looking after you the whole time they were gone?¡± ¡°I have a nanny, but when her child became ill, so I had to let her go back to take care of her son. I assured her that I would be fine by myself because there was plenty of food and drinks at home, and that my parents would be home soon, so she was relieved and left.¡± ¡°They¡¯ve really been inconsiderate. You¡¯re such a sweet and thoughtful person,¡± Fu Qing sighed and smiled. ¡°I¡¯m looking forward to meeting your parents soon. I¡¯d like to get to know them and ask their permission to take you as my godson. I¡¯m hoping we can dine together one of these days.¡± Little Treasure giggled and clapped his hands in glee as he said, ¡°Sure! That¡¯s great!¡± ¡°If you will, please take your seats and be comfortable.¡± Zhan Cheng and Li Ying were welcomed to the private room on the second floor of Golden Jade restaurant by Fu Qing. ¡°I strongly recommend this restaurant¡¯s sweet and sour pompano fish and grilled lamb chops. They are the bestsellers here. You must have a try.¡± Li Ying assessed the hotel¡¯s lavish and sophisticated d¨¦cor. When she realized how expensive everything on the menu was, she felt bitter in her heart and instinctively changed her tone. ¡°This time, you and Zhan Qi made a lot of money. It must have cost you a lot to treat us to dinner in such a classy restaurant.¡± ¡°Please don¡¯t take it to heart. It¡¯s nothing, really. We hope you will enjoy this meal.¡± Li Ying caught a glimpse of Small Treasure trailing Fu Qing from the corner of her eye. She raised her voice and knit her brows, as if astonished. ¡°Who is that little boy?¡± ¡°Qi and I passed by him on the highway. He¡¯s been staying in our house for a few days now, but his parents are returning today, so I invited them to join us for dinner.¡± Fu Qing had just finished talking when her phone rang. ¡°If you¡¯ll excuse me, I¡¯ll have to take this call. It¡¯s his parents.¡± Fu Qing grinned after answering. ¡°They¡¯re here. I¡¯ll go to the door and get them. Come with me, Little Treasure.¡± Fu Qing had no idea that Li Ying had followed her down to the ground floor. She noticed Fu Qing approaching a young couple in the bar area. ¡°Hi, are you Little Treasure¡¯s parents?¡± With a warm smile on her face, Fu Qing asked the attractive man in front of her. ¡°It¡¯s nice to finally meet you,¡± Luo Ying said as he extended his hand to shake hers. ¡°I¡¯m glad Mr. Zhan was able to contact me. He mentioned that Little Treasure was staying at your house and that you¡¯ve been taking great care of him. My wife and I are relieved to know that he¡¯s been in good hands. My little boy didn¡¯t cause you any problems during his stay there, did he?¡± Fu Qing couldn¡¯t help but grumble inwardly. ¡®No wonder you weren¡¯t in a hurry to cut your trip short and return home when you found that your son was missing! It turns out that you were well aware of his presence at my home from the start.¡¯ Despite this, she remained polite and courteous to the couple. ¡°Your son is smart and adorable, and he knows how to brighten my day with his cute remarks and actions every day. Anyway, why don¡¯t you join us upstairs and continue chatting there? The place is already filling up.¡± Little Treasure dashed over and threw himself into the open arms of the young man. ¡°Daddy, big sister is a wonderful person. She took me to this huge venue filled with lots of games and even bought me some tasty snacks and cool toys.¡± When Li Ying noticed Fu Qing turning around, she quickly stowed her phone and went back to the private room. As they walked, Little Treasure¡¯s father inquired, ¡°Where is Mr. Zhan? Is he joining us?¡± ¡°Unfortunately, he has some business matters to attend to today. However, his second brother, along with his wife, is here, and I¡¯ll be introducing you to them shortly.¡± They eventually made it to the second floor. Fu Qing immediately introduced Little Treasure¡¯s parents to Zhan Cheng and Li Ying.. Chapter 38 - Where Did You Get Your Money from Translator: Tuiwen Editor: Tuiwen After dinner, Little Treasure¡¯s parents took him home. But first, the young boy bid Fu Qing and Zhan Cheng farewell. He waved at her as if nothing else mattered. Fu Qing looked back at their receding backs as they walked toward the door. Suddenly, a look of sadness passed over her features, and she felt dismayed. She¡¯d grown accustomed to Little Treasure¡¯s company over the past few days, and the boy had left so quickly. She realized she¡¯d have to spend the next few nights on her own again in the empty villa. Zhan Cheng and Li Ying also stood up to say their goodbyes. Fu Qing jolted awake from her stupor and hurriedly rose to face them. Fu Qing received an unusual phone call three days later. When she answered, she realized it was Zhan Yuv on the line. ¡°How¡¯s it going, Dad?¡± Fu Qing could tell Zhan You wasn¡¯t in a good mood as she listened to his voice on the other end of the receiver. ¡°Are you available today? Come home. I need to see you.¡± ¡°I¡¯m free right now. Should I ask Qi to join us?¡± She was taken aback for a moment. Zhan Yuv rarely called her because Zhan Qi would usually tell her the news if his father wanted them to come back to the Zhan Residence. What was it that prompted him to call her today? On the other end of the line, Zhan Yuv¡¯s voice had an icy tone to it that made her flinch. ¡°There¡¯s no need to tell him. Just hurry over. I¡¯ll call Qi and ask him to follow shortly.¡± Fu Qing was stunned for a few minutes and sighed unevenly. She stripped down to her undergarments and changed into a gracious and dignified ensemble before requesting the driver to send her to the Zhan Residence. When she arrived, the servant informed her that Zhan Yuv was in the study waiting for her. Fu Qing climbed the stairs and knocked on his door before entering. ¡°Come in.¡± Zhan Yuv¡¯s surly voice sounded from the study. ¡°Dad, it¡¯s me,¡± Fu Qing said as she pushed open the door. ¡°Shut the door behind you.¡± Fu Qing sat down after closing the door, still unsure of what was going on. Zhan Yuv¡¯s glum expression caught her attention when he tossed an envelope from the top of the desk in front of her. ¡°Dad, is there something wrong?¡± When she opened the envelope, she saw herself chatting and laughing with a young and handsome man. The guy in the picture was Little Treasure¡¯s father. Fu Qing ran into him while shopping at the mall the other day, so she stopped and struck up a conversation with him. She never thought someone would take an interest in snapping a picture and giving it a different meaning. She clenched her fists furiously in annoyance. Even a fool would have figured out she¡¯d been duped. Fu Qing gave Zhan Yuv a full explanation of the man¡¯s identity. He just snorted, as if he didn¡¯t believe her. ¡°Does Qi know about this?¡± ¡°He knows Little Treasure¡¯s parents have already taken him home,¡± Fu Qing admitted honestly, ¡°but Qi was busy that day and couldn¡¯t meet them face to face.¡± ¡°Now that everyone in the Zhan family knows you¡¯re having affairs with other men, you can tell Qi about it.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll definitely do it. God knows I¡¯m not doing anything wrong, and Qi has faith in me.¡± ¡°Does he really trust you?¡± Zhan Yuv inquired, a strange laugh escaping his lips. ¡°Where did you get the money to spend on lavish restaurants and high-end shopping malls?¡± ¡°Zhan Cheng and Li Ying know that the money I have comes from my stock investments,¡± Fu Qing answered calmly. ¡°However, someone claims they saw you steal your family¡¯s calligraphy and paintings and sell them at an antique market for a large sum of money.¡± Zhan Yuv¡¯s dark eyes scanned her face intently. A hint of resentment could be seen in his gaze. ¡°What? Why would I do that? How is that even possible?¡± Fu Qing wondered aloud, her face flushed with consternation. Zhan Yuv curled his lips in open distaste. ¡°Show me a report of your recent expenditures. I don¡¯t mind if you have to sell some calligraphy and paintings, but I can¡¯t have liars in my family. If you can tell me where you got all your money, I¡¯ll believe you.¡± Fu Qing remained silent, but she was visibly humiliated. Her face was crimson with resentment and shame. She fished for her phone and showed Zhan Yuv her recently purchased stocks, which had skyrocketed in value. She still had over 600,000 yuan left after making a profit of over a million yuan. ¡°Look at this, Dad,¡± Fu Qing said, pointing to the amount and explaining, ¡°This is proof that it¡¯s my own money.¡± Zhan Yuv, on the other hand, was adamant about not making a coherent statement to exonerate her. ¡°Since that¡¯s how you put it,¡± he said, his gaze fixed on the screen, ¡°you can explain it to Qi yourself. He¡¯ll drop by later.¡± Lunch that day was once again hosted by the Zhans. However, the atmosphere was not as pleasant as it had been previously. When everyone arrived, Zhang Xue abruptly exclaimed, ¡°Qing, you are blooming by the day and look more beautiful now.. Doesn¡¯t your outfit cost a fortune?¡± Chapter 39 - I Believe Her Translator: Tuiwen Editor: Tuiwen Her remarks drew everyone¡¯s attention right away. Surprise drained the blood from her face, but Fu Qing¡¯s fists were clenched beneath the table. She was well aware that word of her alleged affair with another man had already made its way to the rest of the family members. ¡°Qing is my wife and the Zhan family¡¯s third young mistress. She can¡¯t possibly be too stingy with her clothing choices. She has style and finesse. Otherwise, wouldn¡¯t it reflect poorly on our family¡¯s reputation?¡± After being caught in the ceasefire for far too long, Fu Qing was able to resolve the awkwardness. It was all thanks to Zhan Qi¡¯s prompt response to defend her. Zhan Yuv winced and argued, ¡°Qi, Dad knows you and Qing are in love, but she should understand she¡¯s already tied to the Zhan family. There are some things we should be careful of, such as our actions in public.¡± Zhan Cheng also seconded his statement, hoping to create even more havoc. ¡°I agree. Ah Qing doesn¡¯t have a steady job, and you¡¯re always on the move. How can we know if someone indecent will pursue your wife and entice her to do something that will damage the family¡¯s reputation?¡± Those seated at the dinner table were all experienced socialites. They couldn¡¯t have missed the sarcasm in her words, could they? They gave a gurgle of laughter and covered their mouths. Fu Qing clinched her fists and sprang to her feet. ¡°Does anybody know someone who seduces me daily? I¡¯m not sure, but I can sense someone is following me from behind every day and covertly documenting my every move and interactions with others. I¡¯m curious to know if this kind of behavior is considered hazardous to the family.¡± Suddenly, one person bit off a shaky laugh and looked down in shame. ¡°Who took your photo, Qing, and what kind of picture did they take? I want to get to the bottom of this.¡± Zhan Qi immediately got up and comforted her with a hug and a few pats on the shoulder. Fu Qing stared at Zhan Yuv and gave him the ghost of a grin. ¡°Dad, can you show Qi the photos? I want everyone to see them as well, because no one will believe me even if I explain it myself. Since everyone is here today, we can tackle the impending issue of the Zhan family¡¯s calligraphy and paintings being sold by someone else, preventing any future theft incidents.¡± The silence in the room was deafening. Nobody dared to say anything else. Zhan Qi swept his gaze across the quiet crowd and seized the opportunity to speak on Fu Qing¡¯s behalf. ¡°Dad, what photos are Qing referring to? Let me look at them.¡± When Zhang Xue realized things weren¡¯t going as planned, she rushed to try to smooth things over. ¡°The food is getting cold. Let¡¯s dig in first. We don¡¯t often get together and have fun. Now that our family is complete, let¡¯s enjoy each other¡¯s company for the time being and talk about the photos later.¡± Zhan Yuv locked his gaze on Zhang Xue, his eyes glistening with a deeper meaning. ¡°Qing is my wife, and she was secretly photographed by some creepy stalker. How can I not be concerned as her husband? But you¡¯re right, everyone is here today, so we¡¯ll talk about it at the right time. I don¡¯t want to cause any misunderstandings between us.¡± With a wave of his hand, Zhan Yuv signaled the butler to head upstairs and get the pictures for Zhan Qi to see. Zhan Qi smiled as he went through each of them one by one. ¡°Everyone, please don¡¯t be alarmed. I know him, and he is certainly Little Treasure¡¯s father. His name is Luo Ying, and he is the current president of the Luo Group. He is extremely grateful that Qing and I have taken such good care of his son for a few days. To extend his appreciation, he has expressed interest in working with me.¡± Zhan Yuv¡¯s expression softened when he learned that this misunderstanding had resulted in something positive and that there were business benefits. He immediately changed the way he looked at Fu Qing. ¡°Okay everyone, let¡¯s drop this nonsense. Since Qi already said so, I¡¯m not going to bother with it any longer.¡± However, Zhan Qi was not about to make it easy for the person behind this propaganda. His square jaw clenched visibly, and the next few words he spoke were ominous. ¡°Dad, who sent you these photos? Qing was secretly followed and photographed for no apparent reason. This is clearly an invasion of privacy, and we can¡¯t just ignore it.¡± Zhan Yuv was being unreasonable in this situation, and he was annoyed that Zhan Qi couldn¡¯t just let it go. ¡°Cheng, where did you get these photos?¡± he inquired as he looked at Zhan Cheng. ¡°Umm¡­¡± Zhan Cheng couldn¡¯t even look convincing as he pretended to be oblivious to the matter. ¡°My assistant gave them to me and said he just happened to see them by accident,¡± he explained awkwardly. ¡°He thought something didn¡¯t add up because he didn¡¯t know about Little Treasure.¡± ¡°Wow, your assistant is so hardworking and efficient. Not only is he doing his job at the company, but he¡¯s also focusing on me and my wife,¡± Zhan Si said impassively. ¡°Cheng, don¡¯t keep this malicious gossiper as your assistant. Give him alimony, then get rid of him. Replace him with someone more sensible.¡± Zhan Yuv exercised his authority as the family head and put his foot down. He wanted to get this matter resolved as soon as possible. Zhan Cheng quickly replied, ¡°Okay, I will..¡± Chapter 40 - Honeymoon Trip Translator: Tuiwen Editor: Tuiwen Zhan Qi abruptly changed the subject, ¡°Wait a minute. Didn¡¯t Qing just say that the our calligraphy and paintings were stolen and sold? Is this true, Dad?¡± Because Zhan Yuv had no idea what his son was up to, he nodded cautiously and said, ¡°It¡¯s true.¡± ¡°How about we summon this assistant and ask him to come down here and identify the perpetrators? The Zhan family compound is well-guarded, so this is a serious matter. If there is an insider living with us, we should report it to the cops.¡± ¡°We don¡¯t have any proof yet, and my assistant Zhang is just a kid. If something terrible happens to him because of panic and fear, the situation will only get worse. Dad, don¡¯t worry, I¡¯ll talk to him in private,¡± Zhan Cheng hurriedly said. After that, he turned around to face Zhan Qi and Fu Qing. ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I won¡¯t let you two down. In the meantime, you can stay at home tonight, and I¡¯ll give you a definitive answer after I speak with my assistant in the afternoon. I¡¯ll make sure you two don¡¯t get wronged.¡± ¡°Thank you,¡± Zhan Qi said softly. ¡°At least, I feel comforted by your words.¡± Fu Qing and Zhan Qi spent the night at the Zhan Residence. Since Zhan Qi returned on a regular basis, the family assigned him his own bedroom and study room, both of which were roomy and brightly lit. When Zhan Qi was caressing Fu Qing¡¯s face, he felt a pang of sadness. He murmured, ¡°You must have suffered great injustice today.¡± But what Fu Qing didn¡¯t see was that his distinguished face had become brooding. He was well aware that Zhan Cheng was planning a strategy to get rid of him from the Zhan family¡¯s business. However, he hadn¡¯t expected Zhan Cheng to go after his wife. Luckily, he was almost finished with his business outside, so he could take a break and duly iron out the Zhan family¡¯s internal issues. ¡°I don¡¯t understand why Zhan Cheng and Li Ying have such a deep-seated hatred for me,¡± Fu Qing said, blinking back the scalding tears. ¡°Qi, thank you for helping me out earlier. I feel very safe with you by my side.¡± ¡°How can I not help you when I¡¯m your husband?¡± Fu Qing gave Zhan Qi an adoring gaze before planting a gentle kiss on his lips. A warm current rose from Zhan Qi¡¯s belly almost immediately. ¡°Then how do you plan to thank me?¡± he asked teasingly, grabbing Fu Qing¡¯s hand. ¡°What?¡± A dim flush raced across Fu Qing¡¯s pale and beautiful face as the warm atmosphere turned hot. ¡°How do you want me to thank you?¡± she asked softly. Zhan Qi abruptly grabbed her and tossed her onto the bed. ¡°I¡¯d like you to join me on a honeymoon trip,¡± he said, meeting her gaze squarely and waiting for an answer. Fu Qing was caught off guard and asked, ¡°Are you serious?¡± After all, which newlywed woman hasn¡¯t dreamed of a romantic getaway on her honeymoon? Zhan Qi leaned down slowly, his lips moving across Fu Qing¡¯s forehead, nose, and lips, all the way down to her collarbone. ¡°Where do you want to go for our first leg of the trip? Europe, perhaps?¡± he asked, his voice gruff. Suddenly, Zhan Qi kissed Fu Qing passionately, almost rendering her unable to think. ¡°Let¡¯s go to France first. I¡¯d like to visit Paris and see the lavender fields, as well as sample some genuine red wine. Hmm¡­¡± Suddenly Zhan Qi bit the tip of her nipples, causing her to moan. ¡°As you wish,¡± Zhan Qi said softly, his eyes eyes brimming with tenderness and passion. His hand reached into her clothing, unbuttoned it, and stroked her nipples. ¡°Red, red wine¡­¡± he murmured, his breathing sounded a hurricane in his own ears. His hand moved down again, this time brushing against the dense ¡®black forest¡¯ between her thighs. ¡°Oh, and we¡¯ll also explore the lavender field,¡± he smirked. ¡°But isn¡¯t it right in front of you?¡± ¡°I don¡¯t like it.¡± Fu Qing playfully smacked his arm. She could hear his quick intake of breath. Zhan Qi lifted her upper body and sat her on the bed. He seized her mouth, forcing his tongue between her teeth. ¡°French kissing is such an amazing experience, and I love doing it with you. Also, we¡¯ll be leaving early tomorrow.¡± ¡°Qi¡­¡± Fu Qing couldn¡¯t think of a reply because she was so engrossed in his deep kiss. She hugged him close, pressing his mouth against hers..