Deliberately Approaching
Chapter 281: Unreliable in Handling Matters

Chapter 281: Chapter 281: Unreliable in Handling Matters

In a corner of the venue, Ye Wanhua couldn’t help but smile a little as she watched Tang Xiaowan beam with joy.

Even though they hadn’t had the chance to speak during the auction, both accompanying their respective partners, they were aware of each other’s presence.

A smile can convey a greeting just as well.

Wang Junchen glanced over at Leng Lingxiao and Tang Xiaowan not too far away and gently patted Ye Wanhua’s shoulder, whispering, "What are you looking at?"

"I never expected Xiao Wan would have such deep ties with us. I’ve seen her twice in Jin City, and now here in Huang City... she turns out to be Aunt Tang’s granddaughter," Ye Wanhua said thoughtfully, yet her gaze continued to follow Tang Xiaowan.

"You seem to really like that child."

"She’s quite adorable, especially those big, watery eyes. She has such a beautiful smile. Do you think, if our daughter were still alive, would she also be..."

"She would, definitely as beautiful as you."

After he spoke, Wang Junchen held Ye Wanhua’s hand tightly, his eyes filled with concern.

He was very worried about her health.

He was afraid she’d start all sorts of wild and fanciful thinking again.

"Ah Jun, I’m okay. Actually, after our last trip to Jin City... I’ve come to terms with it. Rather than being tormented by the disease, it might as well... This is quite good."

"Why don’t we have another one?"

Ye Wanhua shook her head and looked firmly at Wang Junchen, "Do you think, since Xiao Wan is also orphaned, in the future, could we... treat her like our own daughter?"

"As long as you’re happy, I have no objection."

"Then... shall we ask Dad tonight, see how he’s getting on with Aunt Tang?"

Wang Junchen paused for a few seconds, then smiled and nodded. In his heart, he believed that no one could replace a mother, absolutely no one.

But he didn’t want to refuse his wife to her face, unable to bear seeing her disappointed and upset.

So, he reluctantly agreed.

...

Meanwhile, on the other side, Leng Lingxiao and Tang Xiaowan had already arrived at the parking area via a secret passage.

Zhao Renjie had been waiting there for quite some time.

"Huahua, would you do something illegal?" Tang Xiaowan asked suddenly with a frown after getting in the car.

Zhao Renjie: "?"

Leng Lingxiao: "..."

"Tangtang, although I, Leng Lingxiao, am not some great philanthropist, I absolutely do not involve myself in anything related to drugs, gambling, or prostitution. All the industries of the group are legal, and the dividends I give you each month are cleaner than water. Use them boldly without worry, don’t be misled by Li Zishen."

"I, I didn’t mean that. Huahua, what I’m trying to say is that no matter what happens, I’ll always stand by your side."

The matter of Su Luoyi’s murder still had a significant impact on Tang Xiaowan.

She loved Leng Lingxiao and naturally didn’t want to doubt him.

But Li Zishen wasn’t the kind to twist the facts either, and though she had refuted him strongly, she was still somewhat shaken inside.

Leng Lingxiao seemed to sense something and gently kissed Tang Xiaowan’s forehead.

"Don’t be afraid, I’m here for everything, okay?"

"Why is there a smell... of alcohol?"

The topic suddenly shifted with Tang Xiaowan’s words, and Leng Lingxiao was a bit at a loss.

"Oh, when I went to the private room earlier with Jiang Yongheng, and with Wang Junchen... it was because of that matter, so I... I know you hate the smell of alcohol, but I’ve been drinking lots of water. Maybe that alcohol..."

"Silly, I won’t dislike you for that."

"You should’ve said so earlier. I thought since you have a sensitive nose, it made me drink so much water for nothing."

"Sense of smell? What..."

Before she could finish, Leng Lingxiao sealed Tang Xiaowan’s plump red lips with a passionate kiss.

"Huahua, mmm, what..."

Tang Xiaowan was soon lost in the kiss.

Zhao Renjie, gripping the steering wheel, felt extremely awkward and quickly turned on the car radio.

After their passionate moment had ended, Tang Xiaowan plunged into Leng Lingxiao’s arms and gasped for breath, her face red as a boiled shrimp.

She had long forgotten what she wanted to ask.

Leng Lingxiao, in excellent spirits, gently stroked her hair, his eyes full of doting.

After a pause, to ease Tang Xiaowan’s shyness and embarrassment, he deliberately brought up the visit of Grandma Tang and Wang Jinhui to the Nanfeng Tea Garden, and only then did the atmosphere inside the car return to normal.

...

But Li Zishen wasn’t nearly as fortunate.

A group of reporters had already been waiting in the designated area for a long time, ready to interview him.

Immediately, the journalists raised their microphones and cameras and surrounded Li Zishen, who had just left the auction, blocking any exit.

They couldn’t wait to ask their questions.

"Mr. Li Zishen, why didn’t you bring a female companion to the banquet today?"

Li Zishen responded with a slight smile, "I came to the banquet today primarily to exchange experiences and discuss cooperation. A female companion is not important to me."

Another reporter quickly followed up, "There are rumors that you once went to Jinda University with a bouquet of Red Roses to pick up your girlfriend after school. Is there any truth to this?"

That question was clearly pointed.

Upon hearing this, Li Zishen’s expression became serious; to protect Tang Xiaowan’s privacy, he decided to evade the question.

"Today, I would like to emphasize that our group has always been committed to providing employees with a good working environment and benefits. We strive to do our best in all industries, and as for my personal matters, I hope that everyone won’t pay undue attention to them."

The reporters looked at each other, taken aback.

They had never expected the normally fearless Li Zishen to evade a question, and this made them even more enthusiastic.

"Mr. Li Zishen, does your choice of spouse have to do with that mysterious girlfriend?"

"My future wife is the standard."

The answer was evasive, and the crowd was stirred.

"Mr. Li Zishen, do you have any plans to get married in the near future, and when will the identity of your girlfriend be revealed?"

"Sorry, but I don’t want to take up too much of your time with personal questions. Next, please."

His tone was decisive, his gaze profound.

The reporters who had been particularly active suddenly realized that getting more useful information from Li Zishen was unlikely.

So, they immediately shifted their focus to the construction of a five-star hotel and the rumors of acquiring all the companies under Li Wanshan.

That too was a very popular topic.

...

Meanwhile, in the Northern Suburb.

A young man lay on the couch, stealthily taking action. He swiftly opened his laptop, his eyes shining with a sharp light.

It was Lei Ziyi, new to Huang City.

Without rest, he began to work.

His slender fingers darted across the keyboard, and soon the computer screen displayed a series of complex codes and programs.

This was the skill Lei Ziyi prided himself on.

After a series of smooth operations, he successfully hacked into the surveillance system of the Jiang Banquet Hall, and then he started searching through footage from various cameras, looking for any intimate behavior between Leng Lingxiao and Tang Xiaowan.

If he couldn’t find footage that met the requirements, he was ready to make up for it with his skills.

However, to his shock, all the public footage was normal, but room number nine was completely empty; there was no sign of Leng Lingxiao and Tang Xiaowan entering or leaving.

Lei Ziyi didn’t believe his comrades were so incompetent and started to refresh the feed over and over again.

"My God, what’s going on?"

"Weren’t they said to have gone into that room together and stayed for nearly 20 minutes?"

"Can this job be any more unreliable?"

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