Chapter 38: Chapter 38: Wu Mengting’s Feelings
"Hehe, I ran into him on the road. At the time, I didn’t think much, just asked him for a favor. Maybe he’s a nice guy, so he got in the car!" Tang Qiqi quickly made up an excuse.
"No way, meeting like that, and Tianlong was willing to come with you?" Wu Mengting widened her eyes, somewhat unable to believe it, as it seemed a bit far-fetched.
"Yeah, I’m like a living Lei Feng." Chen Tianlong saw her in trouble and quickly chimed in to help Tang Qiqi out of the situation. After all, this little girl didn’t expose him, so he appreciated her for that.
Besides, you asked a handsome guy out, who wouldn’t come have a look? The thing is, you’re really a beauty. If you weren’t pretty, no one would accompany you here.
"Haha, I see. Let’s head back quickly. It’s so late and spooky here, quite scary." Wu Mengting apparently believed them.
Chen Tianlong and Tang Qiqi exchanged a glance. Tang Qiqi just pouted and, ignoring him, turned around to lead Wu Mengting away.
To escort the Buddha all the way to the west – and with his beloved Wu Mengting in the car, Chen Tianlong decided to drive them to the school gate, then hailed a taxi himself to go back.
Wu Mengting was very touched. She sincerely didn’t expect her fate with Chen Tianlong to be so profound. Although the incident was over, she knew if Chen Tianlong hadn’t appeared tonight, she would’ve been tainted by those bad guys, and she didn’t even know if she could’ve come back alive.
As she watched Chen Tianlong disappear, Wu Mengting’s feelings of love for him deepened.
"Little girl, do you really like this guy? Want him as your boyfriend?" Tang Qiqi couldn’t help but ask, looking at the smitten Wu Mengting.
"Haha, Chen Tianlong is great, and he’s also a student at our school, from class 1 of the senior year. I think he’s quite nice." Wu Mengting praised him.
"Mengting, actually this Chen Tianlong..."
"Qiqi, are you trying to say he’s a bit flirty? I’ve known that for a long time, and he’s somewhat fickle too. But that’s not important. What’s important is that he’s genuine to me. I always feel gentle and safe by his side. Do you understand that feeling?"
Wu Mengting directly interrupted Tang Qiqi.
Tang Qiqi took a deep breath, realizing this girl was deeply smitten, already speaking good for that guy. Persuading her further might just lead to a falling out.
"Alright, alright, as long as you like him, I’ll support you... but stay cautious, I don’t want you getting deceived." Tang Qiqi smiled at Wu Mengting.
"Haha, I know, I trust Chen Tianlong won’t deceive me." Wu Mengting hugged Tang Qiqi’s arm as the two walked towards the dormitory.
Because Tang Qiqi’s family was in the Capital City, she had to stay at the dorm. Wu Mengting’s family, although in South Sea City, was in the suburbs. Commuting every day was a bit dangerous, so she chose to stay at the dorm.
Both were students of class 3 of the senior year; Wu Mengting was their class’s study commissioner and the school’s acknowledged second campus queen, second only to the young lady, Lin Wushuang.
By the time Chen Tianlong returned to the Li Family Mansion, it was already past eleven at night. Looking at the neighboring room, it seemed the two girls had already turned off the lights to sleep. After returning to his room, Chen Tianlong took a shower and went to bed.
The next afternoon, after noon nap, the two as agreed, headed to Heaven-Gifted Garden.
About twenty minutes later, Chen Tianlong drove a BMW X6 with Lin Wushuang, heading towards Mr. Li’s house. This time, no one was following; they reached the Li Family smoothly.
It was a quiet estate, with about a kilometer-long paddy field in front of it, the lush green rice was a sight soothing to the soul.
"Wow, I didn’t expect the suburbs of South Sea City to have such a nice place, not bad." Looking at the beautiful scenery, Chen Tianlong felt a sense of childhood nostalgia.
His family was poor when he was young. His parents died shortly after he was born; later he was adopted and raised by three masters, sent for special training in Europe. Years passed by, and now thinking back, he was quite nostalgic for those elderly.
"What’s up?" Seeing Chen Tianlong’s expression suddenly darkened, Lin Wushuang asked in confusion.
"Nothing, just evoked emotions, thinking of my old home." Chen Tianlong replied truthfully.
"So you’re really from the countryside!" Lin Wushuang exclaimed as if she discovered a new continent.
"Yeah, do you mean to say, I’m just a bumpkin? Go ahead, I’m a country guy, but I like it there. I just can’t go back now because I have to help you with your illness."
As he said this, Chen Tianlong was a bit frustrated. His master made him come out and suffer just to collect money.
Lin Wushuang, surprisingly, didn’t ridicule Chen Tianlong; instead, she thoughtfully turned back and gave this man a deep look.
"Why are you looking at me like that? Starting to like me?" Chen Tianlong smiled lightly.
"Pfft, who likes you? Don’t be narcissistic." Lin Wushuang pouted and started looking out the window. Her cheeks were as red as a ripe Fuji apple, indicating that Chen Tianlong’s unintentional words had hit the mark.
A few minutes later, the car arrived at a large courtyard gate. It was now three in the afternoon, but the sun was still blazing, which is typical for the heat in August and September.
After parking the car outside, Chen Tianlong, carrying the nutritional products Lin Wushuang had bought, intended to enter through the front gate. At this moment, Lin Wushuang suddenly grabbed him and said, "Chen Tianlong, let’s use the other gate over there."
Huh?
Upon taking a closer look, Chen Tianlong noticed there indeed was another gate not far away. But that gate had no other people around, just a woman in professional attire who looked like an outsider.
And this wasn’t an ordinary gate; it was a special gate for relatives and distinguished guests. Normally, this gate wouldn’t open. But since Elder Li was currently ill, and many visitors were here, it was opened specifically for ease of differentiation.
It seemed that the elder in Lin Wushuang’s words wasn’t an ordinary person. With such prestige in South Sea City, to have a dedicated entrance like this at the villa indicated frequent high-status visitors.
For a moment, Chen Tianlong became curious about Mr. Li’s identity.
Unexpectedly, besides being a boss’s daughter, this little girl knew such high-level figures.
Feeling puzzled, Chen Tianlong shook his head and, after a bitter smile, followed Lin Wushuang forward.
"Hey, hey, what’re you two doing? This side is the designated family gate for the Li’s, regular visitors, please use the other gate!"
As Chen Tianlong and Lin Wushuang reached the gate, the woman in professional attire standing by suddenly spoke up.
Her duty was mainly to receive family members of Elder Li. But now seeing Chen Tianlong in simple casual clothes, not looking like someone high-class, her words turned somewhat rude.
In her profession, it’s all about perception. If Lin Wushuang appeared like a young lady, her stunning beauty seemed somewhat fitting, like a fairy.
But Chen Tianlong at best looked like an ordinary person; his attire was dim unbranded shirts, no fancy ties, no luxury watches, nor shiny leather shoes...
All these indicated Chen Tianlong’s plain identity, hence she doubted how could they be related to Mr. Li.
It was known that anyone entering Li’s house had significant status, someone who didn’t resemble Chen Tianlong couldn’t possibly be a relative.
"We are relatives of Elder Li." Lin Wushuang looked a bit annoyed and glanced coldly at this professional woman, speaking in a cool tone.
Upon hearing this, the professional woman was surprised, but immediately snickered.
Who is Elder Li?
A renowned and untouchable figure in South Sea City who no one dares to provoke.
Now, these two young people claimed to be visiting such a big figure, which made this professional woman doubt.
"I’m sorry, both of you, Elder Li has already given instructions to temporarily refuse any visitors. Sorry, please leave!"
The professional woman pouted, her face full of disdain.
Indeed, Elder Li had instructed that no sick visitors were to be seen.
Seeing them holding nutritional products in their hands made it evident they came to visit the sick, so this woman didn’t mince words and directly tried to dismiss Chen Tianlong and Lin Wushuang.
To her, these two must’ve received some insider info, coming to curry favor with the big figure; she was determined not to let them in.
Listening to the professional woman’s words, a bit of anger appeared on Lin Wushuang’s small face: "Impossible, I just contacted Elder Li’s butler by phone, they agreed to let me in."
"Stop it, young lady. Let me tell you, I’ve seen too many tricks like yours. Elder Li is a major figure in South Sea City with many wanting to cozy up to him, countless people wish to curry favor with him every day. So, as you can imagine, someone of Elder Li’s status would never have relatives like you two," the professional woman said with more impatience.
In an instant, Lin Wushuang’s face turned pale with anger.
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