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Chapter 230: Too Much Money and Nowhere to Spend it?

Chapter 230: Chapter 230: Too Much Money and Nowhere to Spend it?

By four in the afternoon, after choosing a painting, Tang Xiaowan mistakenly thought that this was the reason Leng Lingxiao had brought her here, until they reached the fourth floor and she suddenly realized her mistake.

She had thought things were going to be too easy!

In the large gym, two women with slightly darker complexions were gesticulating with their hands, their eyes fierce and savage, one more formidable than the other. The sight of their robust muscles made Tang Xiaowan inwardly cringe.

"Boxing?" Tang Xiaowan said, wrinkling her nose.

Leng Lingxiao shook his head, "Broadly speaking, it’s self-defense. Pay attention and learn."

"Huahua, I really don’t want to do this, it’s scary. Look at them, they’re so strong, one punch could send me flying! Huahua, I promise, Li Zishen won’t... grab my hand again, I’ll carry little tools with me all the time."

Her voice was soft and sweet, with a hint of coquettishness.

"Your strength lies in your speed, but when it comes to power and defense, you’re lacking."

"Huahua, you can’t force me to do this. Look at me, I’m so skinny, I can’t withstand being pushed around by them. Wouldn’t I be beaten to a pulp?"

Having said that, Tang Xiaowan put on a pitiful expression, her eyes blinking rapidly.

But Leng Lingxiao remained decidedly firm.

"Tangtang, at any time, I can protect you with my life, but you must learn to defend yourself. This is very important, or else I won’t be at peace. Do you understand?"

Tang Xiaowan pressed her lips together tightly, saying nothing, her eyes suddenly teary, her nose tingling.

Ever since she had opened her eyes in Mei Garden, everything was foreign to her, until Leng Lingxiao appeared, giving her a sense of security.

Indeed, self-reliance is better than relying on others!

Just like that night when the assassination attempt occurred, if I had been just a little bit stronger, that person wouldn’t have been able to hurt me. I would have knocked his teeth out.

Daring to spray me with that liquid, what a despicable coward.

Better not let me find out who you are.

Huahua, thank you, only you are truly considering my well-being. How I wish you were my real brother. I want to hug you so tightly.

But unfortunately, you are not. What a pity!

Seeing Tang Xiaowan standing there, lost in thought and silent, Leng Lingxiao thought that she did not fully understand his intention, and he quickly patted her on the right shoulder, his eyes filled with worry and urgency.

"Tangtang, I’m not saying I won’t care about you, but sometimes..."

"I know, it’s just... Huahua, tell me, swimming, flipping knives, driving, riding motorcycles, fencing, and quick knot untying, were they all taught to me by you, a long time ago?"

Leng Lingxiao nodded, "Yes, that’s right, but these are not enough."

His eyes were full of tenderness.

He still blamed himself for going to Country Y that day, for leaving Tang Xiaowan alone in Mei Garden.

He had never expected Lin Xiaoxiao to betray them.

She was the bodyguard he had specifically chosen for Tang Xiaowan from many retired special forces soldiers, with the same blood type, and she was smart enough.

"Tangtang, listen to me, I’m doing this for your own good," Leng Lingxiao added.

"So this time it’s self-defense, specifically to deal with perverts, right?" Tang Xiaowan looked up at Leng Lingxiao with stars in her eyes, smiling sweetly.

Having his thoughts exposed made Leng Lingxiao feel a bit awkward, and he hastily replied, "Let’s go in quickly."

"Hold on, Huahua, one more thing. I often see you playing with a lighter, doing it so smoothly, yet you don’t smoke. Why? It’s not just to look cool, is it?"

Actually, Tang Xiaowan already had an answer in her heart, but she wanted to confirm it again.

Because at the bottom there was her name, Tangtang.

The brass lighter in Leng Lingxiao’s hand was tightly clenched as he stared unwaveringly at Tang Xiaowan, at her beaming face and her lively, alluring eyes.

At that moment, his heart was intoxicated.

After what felt like an eternity, he finally spoke softly, "That’s right, the lighter was a gift from you. I stopped smoking because you said men who smoke are no good, so I..."

"Pfft, I knew it. Let’s go."

Tang Xiaowan quickly walked into the gym.

This turn of events left Leng Lingxiao utterly baffled, his heart racing wildly.

He had thought the next step would be a heart-to-heart conversation, a passionate embrace, or at the very least some declaration of affection, or teary eyes.

Just this, nothing?

Sigh, all that excitement for nothing, how frustrating!

When Tang Xiaowan came out again, an hour later, the two female instructors had finished reporting to Leng Lingxiao and promptly left.

"How was it? I picked it up quickly, didn’t I?"

"Not bad overall. Come on, let’s go take a quick shower and head to our next stop."

Tang Xiaowan asked in surprise, "Next stop?"

"Yes, come on, let’s go shower first."

"Forget it, I didn’t bring extra clothes, I’ll just shower back at Jinyuan Academy."

"Don’t worry, everything has been prepared for you."

Tang Xiaowan: "?"

And so, they chatted as they walked, and before they knew it, they had reached the master bedroom on the second floor.

A typical princess room, warm and romantic.

Not only was the bath filled with water, but there was also a row of dresses waiting for Tang Xiaowan to try on, and even matching shoes, bags, and headpieces were all prepared and exquisite.

"Are these all my size?" Tang Xiaowan asked doubtfully, biting her lower lip unconsciously.

"Yes, they’re all yours."

"Is there some event later, like meeting someone? You’re not really going to sell me, are you?"

Taking kindness for liver and lungs, Leng Lingxiao raised an eyebrow and said, "Hurry up and wash; I will wait for you outside."

"Oh, okay."

...

At six in the evening, the direct elevator.

Tang Xiaowan, fresh from the bath, no longer drenched in sweat and weariness, was restored to her former self.

Indeed, a beauty needs no excessive adornment; minimalism is the best choice. With only a floral maxi dress, she was utterly charming.

This was Leng Lingxiao’s favorite look.

"Where are we going, to the rooftop?" Tang Xiaowan stuffed a chocolate ball into her mouth, her eyes attracted by Leng Lingxiao’s casual outfit.

"You’ll see soon."

"Ugh, mysterious again."

"Let’s go, we’ve arrived."

Tang Xiaowan followed Leng Lingxiao leisurely; who would have known that upon exiting the elevator, she would hear a rumbling noise. Looking up, she saw a helicopter circling in midair.

The helicopter was predominantly black and very imposing.

Tang Xiaowan’s eyes widened with delight, and then she turned to Leng Lingxiao beside her, "Huahua, is your money really burning a hole in your pocket to be this extravagant?"

"If you want, you could even go to school in it."

"Cut it out, stop bluffing. Tell me the truth, where are we really going? You’re not actually planning to... take advantage of the darkness to sell me, right?"

"Yeah, sell you to exchange for a helicopter," Leng Lingxiao said with a straight face, his smile put away.

Tang Xiaowan didn’t respond and just rolled her eyes at him.

She knew she wouldn’t be sold, she still had that much trust. But where were they really going? She felt a bubble of curiosity forming in her heart.

Go back to Mei Garden, and wait for Grandma with me?

Yes, it must be that. Huahua said that as soon as the vacation started, he would accompany me back to Qingcheng.

But isn’t this a bit too extravagant?

Soon after, the helicopter landed smoothly at the designated spot, and the cabin door swung open.

"Let’s go, we can take off now."

"We’re getting on now?"

Right then, Tang Xiaowan suddenly felt nervous, her fists clenched, not daring to take a single step.

Seeing this, Leng Lingxiao quickly teased her, "What’s wrong, Tangtang? Scared already? Don’t worry, I was just teasing you earlier. How could I exchange you for a helicopter? Not selling, not for all the money in the world, relax, haha."

"No, I know, but... Li Zishen mentioned not long ago that I have acrophobia. I’m not sure if I’ll freak out once we’re up there?"

These words agitated Leng Lingxiao.

At this moment, the last thing he wanted to hear was the name Li Zishen—such a mood killer.

"Did you get scared when we went bungee jumping?" Leng Lingxiao asked coolly, his brows revealing a hint of displeasure and suppressed irritation.

Tang Xiaowan bit her lip and shook her head.

How could she have been scared on that day? With her heart filled with thoughts of her grandmother, shrouded deeply in sorrow, she didn’t know what fear was.

But now, she was indeed a bit afraid.

"Tangtang, you’ve always loved climbing heights since you were young. You’d even climb trees to eat, and would gladly sleep on the rooftop if you could. Acrophobia? How could that be?"

His words were like a reassuring pill, so Tang Xiaowan chose to believe.

minutes... 10 minutes... 15 minutes...

As time ticked by and after boarding the helicopter, not only did Tang Xiaowan not feel any discomfort, but she was also a little excited.

The luxury inside the cabin didn’t concern her at all; she was completely captivated by the nighttime cityscape outside the window.

Dazzling and breathtakingly beautiful.

The last time she rode in Li Zishen’s helicopter, she had just escaped danger and had been unconscious throughout the whole trip, with no chance to enjoy the scenery.

But now, she was fully awake and could look however she wanted, pressing her right hand against the glass, her face full of surprise and excitement, her nose nearly touching it.

"Wow, Huahua, look how beautiful it is."

Leng Lingxiao cleared his throat and thought to himself, why couldn’t he be that piece of glass?

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