Chapter 513 - 285: Competition, Starting from Kindergarten

Hejing Yufeng.

A crowd had gathered at the entrance to the residential complex, pointing and murmuring at the figure kneeling on the ground.

Liu Rong kept glancing at her phone, her expression a mixture of anxiety and helplessness.

Finally, a familiar red Cullinan appeared in her line of sight.

An unconscious smile graced Liu Rong’s lips, as stunning as a hundred flowers blooming at once.

The car stopped, and Gu Hai, from the front passenger seat, opened the rear door.

Qi Sheng stepped out of the car. Seeing the lively scene before him, he walked straight over.

"Darling."

Liu Rong came forward to greet him, looking a little embarrassed.

She felt rather uneasy about having to ask Qi Sheng to come over, especially since it was because of her ex-husband.

"It’s fine. I’m here now."

Qi Sheng smiled and patted Liu Rong’s hand before putting his arm around her and leading her toward the entrance.

Liu Rong let out a sigh of relief, feeling exceptionally at ease.

What woman didn’t long for a safe harbor?

The moment she saw Qi Sheng, she felt like she had found her backbone again.

Before she met Qi Sheng, she might have chosen to handle this herself.

But now that she had him, she just wanted to be a woman who could rely on her man.

"Alright everyone, break it up. Nothing to see here."

Qi Sheng walked over and waved his hand at the onlookers.

The security guard at the gate saw Qi Sheng and hurried over to greet him.

"Mr. Qi, we’ll disperse the crowd right away."

Seeing Qi Sheng with his black-suited bodyguards, the gawking crowd didn’t dare to cause trouble.

"Get up first. We can talk later."

Qi Sheng had no interest in putting on a show for others. He gestured for Gu Feng to help Tang Xu up.

"Hiss..."

Tang Xu instinctively tried to stand, but he couldn’t summon the strength.

He didn’t even know how long he had been kneeling.

It had to have been at least two or three hours.

’I can’t believe it took this bastard so long to get here.’

’If this rich asshole hadn’t sent people after me, I wouldn’t be on my knees begging for mercy in front of all these people.’

They walked into the complex and found a pavilion with fewer people around.

Qi Sheng sat across from Tang Xu with his arm around Liu Rong, an amused look on his face.

A flash of jealousy and resentment crossed Tang Xu’s eyes, but he didn’t dare let any of it show.

"So, it seems you finally believe that I can make it impossible for you to find a job in Chengdu?"

Qi Sheng quite enjoyed seeing the way Tang Xu couldn’t stand him, yet had no choice but to grovel obsequiously.

"Chairman Qi, I was wrong. Please, be the bigger person and don’t lower yourself to my level."

"I swear I’ll never bother Liu Rong and Tang Guo again. Please, just let me off the hook this once, I’m begging you!"

With a THUD, Tang Xu dropped to his knees again.

’I already knelt in front of all those people. What’s one more time?’

He watched as Qi Sheng’s audacious hand roamed freely around Liu Rong’s waist.

And his ex-wife just let him do it, cooperating with his touch. A fire of resentment burned even hotter in Tang Xu’s heart.

He was just the ex-husband, after all.

But seeing Liu Rong looking even more beautiful than before their divorce, her figure now more voluptuous...

It would be strange if he didn’t feel a pang of envy.

"You’re one of those people who only learn the hard way."

Qi Sheng shook his head. "For Guoguo’s sake, I’ll give you a chance. Leave Chengdu and fend for yourself."

"But if I find you harassing them again, I don’t mind letting you experience a ’Chinese-style quick draw.’"

"A ’Chinese-style quick draw’?"

Liu Rong hadn’t intended to speak, but she couldn’t contain her curiosity.

"Mhm. A fully insured semi-truck."

Qi Sheng explained with a smile.

But to Tang Xu’s ears, the words sent a chill down his spine.

Even as an ordinary person, he had heard of the infamous reputation of the "fully insured semi-truck."

It was a legal way to send someone to their grave. His only hope of survival would be to never leave his house again.

But how was that possible?

If he didn’t repay his debts, he was bound to get beaten up anyway.

"You have my word! I will never, ever appear before Liu Rong and Tang Guo again."

Tang Xu nearly pissed himself in fear as he blurted this out.

Who would want to die and get reincarnated so soon if they could live a decent life?

Getting beaten up by debt collectors was a far better fate than being hit by a fully insured semi-truck.

"Get lost."

Qi Sheng waved his hand dismissively, and Tang Xu scrambled to his feet and ran.

"Feel better now?"

Qi Sheng gently pinched Liu Rong’s cheek and asked with a smile, "Where’s Guoguo?"

"I had my parents watch her at home. I didn’t want her to get scared again."

Liu Rong hugged Qi Sheng, enveloped by a profound sense of security that she found herself utterly addicted to.

"Darling, everything’s fine here now. Why don’t you go back and be with Qingyi?"

"I already ruined your candlelight dinner."

Though reluctant to let go, Liu Rong sensibly pulled away from his embrace.

"Don’t worry about it. I’ve already taken care of things on her end."

Qi Sheng waved his hand with a smile. "Besides, it’s been a while since I’ve seen the little munchkin. I’ll play with her tonight."

"Oh, that’s wonderful! Let’s go back quickly, then."

Delighted, Liu Rong linked her arm with Qi Sheng’s, and they walked toward her apartment building.

...

"Mommy..."

Hearing the door open, Tang Guo came running over on her short little legs.

When she saw Qi Sheng hiding behind Liu Rong, she was overjoyed.

She stretched out her little arms, asking to be held.

"Mean old Uncle, you haven’t come to play with me in forever."

"I’m ’Uncle’ again?"

Qi Sheng smiled and picked up Tang Guo, nodding to the elderly couple who had stood up nearby.

"Hehe, Mommy won’t let me call you Daddy."

Tang Guo gave Qi Sheng a kiss on the cheek and said mischievously, "But I’m going to call you it anyway. Daddy."

"Good girl."

Qi Sheng also kissed Tang Guo’s little cheek, which was as soft and smooth as a peeled egg.

Standing behind them, Liu Rong’s smile was filled with sweetness and joy.

For her, the scene playing out before her was exactly what she had dreamed of.

A tall, handsome husband, a mischievous, lively daughter, and parents who didn’t cause her any worry...

Thinking of her parents’ reminders, Liu Rong couldn’t hide her blush.

’But that sort of thing isn’t all up to me.’

’Qi Sheng certainly gives it his all every time, but nothing has bloomed yet.’

She had even gone to the hospital for a secret check-up.

Her body was perfectly healthy, and she was in her optimal window for conception.