Inside the restaurant.
A look of panic spread across Ye Ling’er’s delicate face, “You… don’t do anything reckless~”
Hearing that, Qin Jiang’s gaze lowered slightly as he let out a soft laugh, “Reckless? You’re the one who acted even more recklessly than I did.”
Noticing Qin Jiang’s gaze, Ye Ling’er’s face instantly turned red…
How embarrassing!
Qin Jiang leaned forward slightly and whispered, “I didn’t expect that, in front of Xiao Fan, you would actually…”
“No, no, that’s not it. I’m not like that!” Ye Ling’er shook her head in panic. But deep down, her heart trembled. She was shocked by her own behavior just now…
Could it really be, as Qin Jiang said, this was her true nature?
…
By evening.
Qin Jiang left the room. On the bed, Ye Ling’er finally opened her beautiful eyes.
As she looked at Qin Jiang’s departing back, her gaze became complicated. Then she lowered her head, glancing at the quilt that had been properly tucked in, and for some reason, warmth rose in her heart.
But clearly… that bastard had forced her…
Now, only one path was left before her.
She let out a faint sigh. An intense exhaustion overwhelmed her, and Ye Ling’er closed her eyes, falling into deep sleep.
…
“Hei Long, take me to see Chen Ningbing.”
Upon seeing Hei Long, Qin Jiang gave the order.
Hei Long responded and led Qin Jiang toward the Chen Family.
The Chen Family was the number one family in Qingcheng Town. Its patriarch, Chen Lie, also served as the City Lord. But now, the entire Chen Residence was surrounded completely, not even a drop of water could pass through.
Everyone in the Chen Family wore blank expressions.
Chen Lie, as the patriarch of the Chen Family and the father of Chen Ningbing, paced anxiously at the gates of the Chen Residence. From time to time, he glanced toward the people surrounding the Chen Family, his eyes filled with worry.
Any one of these people could easily wipe out the Chen Family. Yet here, they were just ordinary guards.
He had cautiously tried to ask about their background, but no one paid him any attention. Chen Lie didn’t dare to press further, and could only silently guess while secretly reaching out to some acquaintances, hoping to get help.
At that moment, his eyes lit up as he saw a young figure walking toward the Chen Family. That youth was flanked by what seemed to be the leader of the surrounding forces.
It looked like… they were all this youth’s subordinates.
Chen Lie swallowed nervously. When Qin Jiang arrived at the gate, he hurried forward to greet him, “Young Master, I am the patriarch of the Chen Family. I wonder…”
“Enough nonsense. I just have my eyes on your daughter. This has nothing to do with you,” Qin Jiang waved his hand casually, stepping inside as if he were walking into his own home.
Chen Lie: ???
He stared blankly at Qin Jiang, muttering, “He’s after my daughter? And I don’t matter?”
The corner of Chen Lie’s mouth twitched. He’s after my daughter, yet he dares treat his future father-in-law like this?
His eyes widened in frustration, but he quickly deflated.
There was nothing he could do—Qin Jiang was too dominant. And clearly, his identity wasn’t ordinary. For someone like that to take interest in his daughter, it was a blessing.
He had originally planned to marry his daughter into a powerful family anyway.
Thinking this through, Chen Lie hurriedly caught up to Qin Jiang, “Young Master, let me take you there.”
“Young Master, my daughter has a strong personality. Your attitude, perhaps…”
“Young Master, um… is there a betrothal gift?”
Chen Lie babbled on like a chatterbox, mumbling endlessly in Qin Jiang’s ear.
“Shut up!” Qin Jiang shot him a glare.
Chen Lie felt a bit wronged and sighed to the sky. He was the father-in-law, after all! Was this how a son-in-law should treat his father-in-law?
Although he felt wronged, he still shut his mouth.
Forget it. A father-in-law yielding to his son-in-law was reasonable. Especially when this son-in-law had such an extraordinary background.
Most importantly, he now felt reassured. This son-in-law might be strong-headed, but he wasn’t a rich brat. If he had been, his rambling just now might’ve earned him a broken leg. Read this novel at novelping . com for the best experience.
But now, he was at ease.
His daughter could be entrusted to him.
With Qin Jiang’s personality, as long as his daughter remained favored, she would never suffer.
The three of them arrived at a quiet courtyard.
Hei Long came to a stop, “Young Master, Miss Chen is inside.”
Qin Jiang nodded and walked toward the small courtyard. Chen Lie tried to follow but was blocked by Hei Long.
He could only wait outside, muttering in his heart,
“Daughter, this is your chance. You must seize it. This son-in-law might not treat me well, but if you can hold on to him, you’ll definitely rise like a phoenix.”
…
Creaaak—
The courtyard door was pushed open. Qin Jiang stepped inside, swept his gaze around, and saw Chen Ningbing standing beneath a vine-covered trellis.
She wore a flowing white dress, a long sword hanging diagonally at her waist. Her smooth hair cascaded down her back. Her expression was calm as she looked lightly at Qin Jiang.
She didn’t seem the least bit surprised by his arrival.
“Hehe, Bing’er, we meet again,” Qin Jiang said with a soft smile.
Chen Ningbing’s brows twitched.
Bing’er? This was only their second meeting, right? And this seemed to be the first time he even spoke to her.
This guy was really shameless.
However, she didn’t dislike it. She had already witnessed Qin Jiang’s strength. Even Xiao Fan, who could suppress her, couldn’t withstand a single soundwave from him.
With strength like that, he had the qualifications to be her husband. And Qin Jiang’s domineering nature… she liked it.
Without any hesitation, he tore down the stage, sealed off the Chen Family, and even publicly declared he would take her.
This kind of dominance stirred her heart.
So today, she had been waiting for Qin Jiang.
Looking at him, Chen Ningbing gently parted her lips, “You want to be my husband… is it because you like me, or because you want to sleep with me?”