Free Web NovelChapter 122: Chapter 122: The Unforgettable Voice
"Of course. I’m not a man who goes back on his word."
Jiang Xinghai glanced at the time—7:50 PM. "Since He Zixing is the one picking you up, you should get ready to go."
He didn’t want to delay for too long, mainly because Shen Lingxue was also out with another man.
"He’s already at the gate."
Feng Lulu saw a van pull up to the gate, then glanced at Lin Liping. "Auntie, I’m off."
As she spoke, she shot another look at Jiang Xinghai. "You’d better remember you’re a man who keeps his promises."
Her meaning was clear—she was reminding Jiang Xinghai about her acupuncture and massage.
Jiang Xinghai gave a wry smile and pressed a hand to his forehead.
The two of them watched as Feng Lulu got into the car and left.
"Xinghai, if you don’t feel like leaving tonight, I’ll wait for you." Lin Liping suddenly grabbed Jiang Xinghai’s hand and, unable to restrain herself, pulled him into a passionate kiss.
Sometimes, a woman’s emotions are remarkably pure.
This was especially true for Lin Liping, who had only lost her virginity at thirty, and to the virile Jiang Xinghai at that. She was already hopelessly smitten.
Jiang Xinghai groaned inwardly.
If he weren’t concerned that Shen Lingxue and Feng Lulu might be in danger, he really would have carried Lin Liping upstairs and ravished her right then and there.
In the end, he placed his hands on Lin Liping’s shoulders, kissed her forehead, and said, "I have to go."
"Then tonight, you..." Lin Liping trailed off, hesitant.
In the past, she would have died of embarrassment before daring to say something so brazen.
But now, she found herself always trying to create opportunities.
"We’ll see about tonight."
Jiang Xinghai didn’t want to linger, afraid he wouldn’t be able to control himself.
"Xinghai, for the sake of Jishan Hall’s development, I don’t have time for romance. So please, rest assured, I won’t disturb your normal life. My greatest wish is just that you’ll come back to see me when you have time, because I get lonely too... That’s all." Lin Liping stood on her tiptoes and kissed Jiang Xinghai on the lips.
"I will."
Without another word, Jiang Xinghai walked out, got into his car, and sped away.
「Meanwhile.」
First-grade Pavilion.
This high-end restaurant, built in the shape of a nine-story pagoda, required reservations at least three days in advance.
"Young Master He, the Orchid Hall on the eighth floor is ready. This way, please."
At the entrance, the owner of First-grade Pavilion, Qu Xiangrui, welcomed a man and a woman with a wide smile.
It was none other than He Zixing and Feng Lulu!
"Nicely done." He Zixing nodded with a smile and led Feng Lulu into the elevator. freēwēbnovel.com
’Look at the airs on this kid.’
Qu Xiangrui’s expression darkened. ’Sigh! But what can you do? He’s from the He Family of Central State, after all!’
He shook his head helplessly and lit a somber cigarette.
"Uncle Qu, it’s me, Ma Long."
Just then, Qu Xiangrui’s phone rang. "Ma Long, you’re back?"
"I’m almost at your First-grade Pavilion. I’m bringing an important friend. Getting us a spot on the ninth floor shouldn’t be a problem, right?" Ma Long chuckled.
"Of course, no problem." Qu Xiangrui hung up the phone, a hint of excitement on his face.
Normally, the ninth floor was reserved only for the heads of Jizhou’s various departments and the four great Martial Arts families—all of them influential dignitaries.
Based on their status, the Ma Family wasn’t quite qualified. At most, they could dine on the seventh or eighth floor.
But the Ma Family Patriarch and Qu Xiangrui were sworn brothers, so an exception could naturally be made.
"Uncle Qu!"
Soon, Ma Long arrived, accompanied by Shen Lingxue. He stepped forward and gave Qu Xiangrui a hug.
"I haven’t seen you in three years! Look at you, all grown up! Very good!"
Qu Xiangrui laughed heartily and turned his head to look at the "important friend" Ma Long had mentioned.
Her features were so exquisite they seemed divinely sculpted; she was an absolute kingdom-toppling beauty.
But!
’Why does she look so familiar?’
’He was sure he’d seen her somewhere before.’ ƒrēewebnoѵёl.cσm
"Uncle Qu, this is my high school classmate, Shen Lingxue. We just happened to run into each other tonight, so we decided to get together for a meal here," Ma Long introduced warmly.
"Shen Lingxue..." Something suddenly clicked for Qu Xiangrui.
"Boss Qu." Shen Lingxue smiled gracefully.
"I remember you..." The realization hit Qu Xiangrui in an instant, and his demeanor immediately became respectful.
Shen Lingxue nodded with a smile.
"Please, come in, you two." Qu Xiangrui hurriedly bowed and ushered them in.
Ma Long found this exchange puzzling, but given the circumstances, he didn’t ask any questions.
"Go on up. The Plum Blossom Hall on the ninth floor is ready for you."
As Qu Xiangrui watched Ma Long and Shen Lingxue enter the elevator, his eyes narrowed again.
’Not long ago, Shen Lingxue, Su Yanyun, and Jiang Xinghai... the three of them came here together! And that night, Jiang Xinghai felled Cheng Zhicheng of the Cheng Family with a single slap. I remember Shen Lingxue and Jiang Xinghai being very close, so why is she on a date with Ma Long?’
The more Qu Xiangrui thought about it, the more perilous the situation seemed. He had to warn Ma Long.
’Otherwise, if the Ma Family doesn’t watch its step, they’ll surely incur Jiang Xinghai’s wrath! And I’m just a Ninth-Grade Master! Last time, my own rashness earned me a broken finger from a mere flick of Jiang Xinghai’s hand! That proved the man was at least a Grandmaster!’
"Boss Qu."
Suddenly, a voice thick with meaning rang out.
It was a voice Qu Xiangrui would never forget for the rest of his life—it was Jiang Xinghai!
