Deliberately Approaching
Chapter 231 A Big Surprise

Chapter 231: Chapter 231 A Big Surprise

Chicheng, Lingxiao Manor.

Little bridges over flowing creeks, galleries and rockeries, all the grandeur befitting a mansion could be seen here. The pathways of cobblestones meandered, full of aesthetic grace, while the main road was standard and well-connected.

The four-story villa’s exterior walls not only boasted exquisite carvings but also an abundance of green plants, exuding a scent of scholarly luxury amidst opulence.

Sipping on her juice, Tang Xiaowan was mesmerized; she had a fondness for places surrounded by greenery.

Wow, what a geomantic gem!

So beautiful, just like my Mei Garden, not a single space wasted!

She nodded repeatedly, silently impressed.

If she had to point out a flaw, it would be that the place was too big, almost labyrinthine. However, for Tang Xiaowan, who loved to run around, this seemed more like a plus.

"Tangtang, we’re here."

"This is... your family’s old house?"

Leng Lingxiao shook his head, "No, but you can try and guess. There’s a prize if you guess it right."

"Oh, I knew it! As we passed by just now, it seemed like there were no traces of Huang City. So, where is this place?"

"Guess, you have three chances."

"Only three? You’re not giving any hints?"

Leng Lingxiao raised an eyebrow, "No."

At that, Tang Xiaowan was immediately lost for words, her eyebrows twisting like a pretzel.

Even though there were lights along the way and some distinctive buildings, Tang Xiaowan’s perspective had changed completely after passing by two highways. She couldn’t make out one place from another.

Moreover, her understanding of Huang City was limited to the internet. Unless a building had the words ’Huang City’ on it, she wouldn’t recognize it.

"No way, how am I supposed to guess?"

"Don’t worry, take your time. This is my favorite among all my properties."

Tang Xiaowan looked left and right, hoping to glean some information on the location from the road signs, but she found nothing.

The helicopter slowly touched down at the designated spot.

After disembarking, they immediately got into a black sports car, with Leng Lingxiao taking the wheel.

This was the back half of the estate, a distance from the main entrance of the villa, which would take a long time to reach on foot.

"Tangtang, do you like this place?"

"Yeah, I like it. It’s a bit like Mei Garden, but much bigger—a lot bigger!"

"If it’s similar, that’s good, hahaha."

Leng Lingxiao nodded, laughing proudly.

Tang Xiaowan: "?"

What did he mean by that’s good?

Ugh, being all mysterious—what’s so great about that? I won’t ask, let’s see how proud you get.

Could it be that they share the same designer?

Bearing a question in mind, Tang Xiaowan looked around.

There were bodyguards at every fork in the road, and electric fencing lined the walls. As she gazed upon it all, she was suddenly reminded of Li Garden in Jin City.

Truth be told, aside from not being able to leave, her time under Li Zishen’s house arrest was like living a fairy tale. She did whatever she wanted, causing all sorts of mischief.

"Huahua, this place is huge, feels like just the garden alone is almost twice the size of Mei Garden. When did you buy it?"

"The summer before last, right when you got your college acceptance letter. Isn’t it perfect for retirement?"

"Retirement? Aren’t you worried about getting lost?"

"Then why don’t you move in? We could keep each other company and prevent getting dementia and lost in old age?"

"Wishful thinking. I have to stay with grandma. I’ll never leave her. I’m going to guard Mei Garden; it’s the home of her and me."

At that, a smile flickered across Leng Lingxiao’s face.

"Tangtang, back on the plane, I saw you several times, hesitating as if you had something to say to me?"

"It’s nothing much, just that at noon, Li Zishen..."

"Oh, I know, you rejected him."

Leng Lingxiao’s reply was casual and light-hearted.

It turned out he had been overthinking it.

There had been no impulsive moment, nor any sudden expression of affection.

At this moment, however, Tang Xiaowan, though keeping a smile on her face, was going crazy inside, suspecting that Leng Lingxiao could read minds, since she hadn’t said anything yet.

Did he know about Li Zishen’s proposal?

No, he must have had someone watching me, just like Li Zishen, under the guise of protection.

"Don’t overthink, I’m not spying on you."

Tang Xiaowan: "..."

Oh my god, what kind of creature was this guy, to see through her again?

Infuriating, absolutely infuriating!

"Hello, hello, what are you looking at? Did you just realize how handsome I am?"

"Huahua, I seriously suspect you might be the reincarnation of a tapeworm, or you have some sort of supernatural ability - abnormal!"

"That’s also a possibility, haha."

Actually, Leng Lingxiao didn’t need to have someone watch her; with Wang Meijuan around, any information would be delivered to Zhao Renjie immediately.

Tang Xiaowan just forgot about this.

A soft breeze came along, brushing across her cheeks. Leng Lingxiao wore a smile in his eyes, and the sports car was moving exceptionally slow, at a pace even walking could overtake.

At this moment, the ruby bracelet on Tang Xiaowan’s wrist was sparkling brightly and dazzlingly.

Even after learning the origins of the bracelet before, she hadn’t taken it off, which gave Leng Lingxiao great comfort and lifted his spirits.

Tangtang has me in her heart!

When would this guy ever grow up?

"Are you hungry?" asked Leng Lingxiao.

"Not hungry, I’ve probably eaten too many snacks. I guess I won’t need an extra meal when I get back to Jin City tonight."

"Still thinking of going back?"

"No, Huahua, what do you mean, don’t tell me you aren’t planning to..."

Speaking of this, Tang Xiaowan suddenly stopped, her gaze fixated on a familiar figure not far away, in the garden pavilion.

"Huahua, that person, that person in the pavilion, it looks like Grandma, it’s Grandma, right? That’s Grandma, right?"

Leng Lingxiao’s eyes were smiling, and without a word, he just nodded slightly.

To him, Tang Xiaowan was just like this, sometimes bright and charming, playful and cute, sometimes tender and delicate, tears welling up in her eyes.

"Huahua, I, I can go over..."

Her voice was tiny, as if she were afraid of being overheard and bringing danger to her grandma.

She was really frightened, covering her mouth, tears brimming, wanting to cry yet not daring to do so, glancing from the pavilion to Leng Lingxiao.

"Of course you can, go ahead."

By this time, the sports car had already pulled over to the curb.

This was something Leng Lingxiao had specially arranged—a surprise for Tang Xiaowan.

"Huahua, thank you."

"Don’t worry, it’s safe here, no one will disturb you and your grandma. Go ahead."

Immediately, Tang Xiaowan dashed off, moving quickly, almost longing to throw herself into her grandma’s arms—she missed her so much, even though she had seen her just a week ago.

But to her, it felt like a lifetime apart.

Perhaps it was a connection of hearts; as Tang Xiaowan was still a distance from the pavilion, Tang Mei suddenly stood up and turned to look in Tang Xiaowan’s direction.

Under the streetlight, the black printed cheongsam was finely crafted, making Tang Mei look especially dignified and impressive.

"Grandma, Grandma!"

With that call, the quietness was broken.