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I'd like to ask for your permission!
Daqi nodded and said, "No matter who asks where I went, just say I went to Longhai on a business trip to handle company matters, understand?"
The two women nodded and said, "We understand!"
Suqin gently hugged the man, resting her head on his shoulder, and said, "Daqi, come back soon. You're not leaving today, are you?" The man nodded and said, "I'm leaving right away. There's a luxury bus to Longhai at six o'clock this evening. It's five o'clock now, and I have to rush to the station."
Suqin: "I thought you were leaving early tomorrow morning. What's the rush?"
Daqi smiled and said, "It's my private matter. But I'll tell everyone I went on a business trip, especially my family, you know?"
Pingjia said, "Don't worry, sir. We'll definitely tell Sister Qiwen that."
Suqin nodded. Daqi was very satisfied that Suqin had cooperated so well today, allowing him to enjoy both her and Pingjia at the same time. He deliberately teased her, suddenly using one hand to caress her anus through her clothes, and whispered in her ear, "Qin'er, let me use yours sometime!"
"What?" Suqin looked at the man in surprise and said, "No...no...I'm scared...nobody has never..."
Pingjia immediately smiled at Suqin and said, "Sister Qin'er, it's okay, it feels great. Besides Master, no one has ever used that place of mine before. Just now, when Master touched that place, I almost felt like I was in heaven!"
"Huh?" Suqin looked at Pingjia in disbelief, then at the man, and shook her head.
Daqi deliberately tried to scare her, saying, "What if I really wanted it, and I wanted it right now?"
"This...this..." Suqin stammered, looking at the man's determined gaze. "Then...be gentle...do it...I'm afraid I can't take it..." Suqin blushed, and in Daqi's eyes, she was becoming more and more charming.
The man smiled slightly at Suqin and gently patted her plump buttocks, saying, "I was just teasing you. Look how nervous you are. Okay, I'm going to the station now, so give me a kiss!"
Suqin immediately smiled and kissed the man's cheek, and Pingjia reciprocated with a kiss. Daqi then left the company and took a taxi directly to Rongzhou South Bus Station. He decided to go find his beloved Xiaoli—his favorite "Flirtatious Fox"!
Upon arriving at the station, Daqi bought a ticket for a luxury bus departing at 6:00 AM from Rongzhou to Longhai. With half an hour to go before departure, the man sat in the waiting room, waiting for the departure time to arrive.
He took out his phone and called Qiwen.
Daqi: "My dear wife, I'm going to Longhai on a business trip tonight. I'll be back in a few days."
Qiwen: "What? You're going to Longhai? I haven't heard you mention it in the past few days?"
Daqi: "My dear wife, it's a matter concerning the company that needs to be dealt with as soon as possible. Don't worry!"
Qiwen: "Oh, I see! Then go ahead, remember to turn on your phone and let your family know you arrived safely!"
Daqi: "I know, my dear wife! Please also tell Mom, Ping'er, and Jing'er, so they won't worry!"
Qiwen: "I know! By the way, did you go to President Cheng's villa today?"
Daqi: "I've looked at it, no problem. I've arranged for Zhang Jie to design it. I've told her my design ideas and rough drafts."
Qiwen: "That's good! Okay, honey, go ahead! Be careful, and call home if anything happens!"
Daqi: "I understand, my dear wife! Goodbye, don't worry!"
Qiwen: "Goodbye, husband!"
After the two hung up the phone, Daqi's phone suddenly rang. He answered it and it was Ma'er Lanyun calling.
Ma'er: "Little brother, I've moved over!" She said she had moved to Ye Huan's place.
Daqi: "Horse, you're such a good boy! Stay here for now, and let me know if you need anything."
Ma'er: "I know, I know you care about me and understand me. Thank you so much, little brother! I haven't felt lonely since I moved in yesterday. Huan'er and Jie'er are both very welcoming to me. I know it's all because you made them treat me so well."
Daqi: "Sister, please don't say that. Actually, Huan'er, Jie'er, and you are all my family. I can't bear to see you suffer from loneliness... By the way, sister, I'm going to Longhai to find another sister!"
Horse: "Oh, tell me about it."
Daqi briefly recounted his relationship with Xiaoli over the phone, saying he was worried about her and had gone to see her. Ma'er had also heard about the "Fangzhong Group smuggling case" and comforted Daqi over the phone.
Chapter 147 Midnight "Harassment"
Ma'er: "Don't worry too much about her. It's good to go and see her. It'll save you from being scared all the time. But, if Xiao Li is also investigated or goes to jail, little brother, don't mind me, I mean if. Then come back. Don't make your sister worry, and don't let your family worry! Go and come back quickly!"
Daqi: "Okay, sister! The car's about to start, I'll hang up now!"
Horse: "Okay, be careful! Bye-bye!"
Daqi: "Bye-bye!"
After Daqi hung up the phone, the car started. All the way, the man kept reminiscing about the days he spent with Xiaoli. He recalled the first time he met her at the construction site, their "amazing encounter" in her bathroom, and the dangerous yet meaningful process of interviewing her about his hometown together.
Time flies; more than half a year has passed in the blink of an eye. Half a year ago, I was just a poor boy, but now I'm a millionaire, just an ordinary person in the city. Sometimes I think about it, and what I cherish most isn't the wealth I've gained today. What I cherish most are the women who loved me deeply when I was still a poor boy: Fairy Qiwen, Muping, Qianru, and Chunxiao, and the stunning anchorwoman—Sister Xiaoli. They didn't look down on me because of my poverty; instead, they loved me as always. That's what touches me the most!
He had always harbored feelings for Xiao Li, but he hesitated because she was the mistress of Vice Mayor Ma Qinglian; after all, the common people fear officials. What he couldn't forget was that Xiao Li wasn't afraid of Ma Qinglian; instead, she dared to love him. In this respect, he was truly inferior to Xiao Li. He wasn't as bold, as honest, or as straightforward as her!
Sister Xiaoli, as long as you're alright, that's all that matters! I made this special trip south to find you so that we could be together forever. You can't be hurt, because our destiny isn't over yet! I used to be a poor boy, but you never looked down on me; now I'm a grown man, and we have even more reason to be together. I want you, my beautiful and alluring sister, to be by my side forever, like the fairies Qiwen, Muping, and Yijing—a woman who will be with me for life, like a wife! I want you to always be by my side, displaying your charm, your allure, your captivating nature. Because you are my most beloved seductive "vixen"—one of my most cherished women!
Besides Qiwen, my favorite person is Xiaoli! Her importance to me is self-evident. Without her, my world would lose so much vitality, so much color, so much fun… “Sassy Fox,” oh “Sassy Fox,” sister, oh sister, your little brother has come to find you. I’ve come to take you to Rongzhou, to have you by my side forever, to always be my woman! —My woman alone, my woman exclusively!
On the way, Daqi thought a lot. He was thinking that as long as he brought Xiaoli back to Rongzhou, he could let her live with his mother, himself, Qiwen, Muping, and Yijing. He wanted to make Xiaoli one of his legitimate wives, making her his second wife after his first wife, Qiwen.
He was determined to persuade his first wife, Qiwen, to make Xiaoli his second wife. His mother wouldn't say anything, Muping wouldn't object, and Yijing didn't dare utter a sound, afraid of Fairy alone. He was still somewhat afraid of her, afraid she wouldn't agree, afraid she wouldn't object, afraid she wouldn't accept Sister Xiaoli… Sigh, he'd better see Xiaoli first!
After a nearly eight-hour journey, Daqi finally arrived in Longhai City, a special economic zone, at 2:00 AM. After exiting the Longhai train station, he hailed a taxi. Once inside, Daqi told the driver, "Brother, Xingda Hot Spring Garden." Xiao Li lived there, and the man was eager to see her as soon as possible. The driver replied "Okay" and drove to Xingda Hot Spring Garden. In the car, Daqi initiated a conversation with the driver. He wasn't a fool; he knew that taxi drivers were often a "political barometer" of a city.
The man was also someone who understood modern politics. He knew that taxi drivers in a city were often the most attentive to the city's political developments. Whenever something major happened, these drivers would definitely pay attention and would certainly have their own opinions.
Daqi: "Brother, I heard that Longhai is investigating some kind of smuggling case recently. How's the investigation going?"
The driver suddenly became very interested and started talking non-stop: "Young man, it's not your fault you're new to Longhai. Everyone in Longhai knows about this, right? The suspension of construction on the 'Fangzhong International Building' shocked the entire city. This case is huge; it involves over 800 officials, from the municipal party secretary and customs chief to the Fangzhong Group and even provincial leaders from Binhai. This is a major scandal. The Central Commission for Discipline Inspection's investigation team is staying at the big hotel opposite the Longhai Customs, investigating this case day and night. The investigation is progressing very quickly; they should have almost finished investigating by now."
Daqi: "I'd like to ask, is Zeng Xiaoli still hosting any programs recently?"
The driver said, "Oh, that beautiful woman. I heard she's also involved in this case. I haven't seen her hosting shows for a while. I never would have guessed that a woman like her would get involved in smuggling. But some people say she's the mistress of Vice Mayor Ma Qinglian. Once Ma Qinglian fell from power, she naturally fell too. 'When the tree falls, the monkeys scatter,' that's a natural thing. What kind of smuggling could a woman do? At most, she'd just be spending those officials' money. It's not a big deal for those officials to be locked up; they'll still have food and drink in jail. It's us ordinary folks who suffer."
Daqi: "What do you mean by that?"
The driver said, "According to conservative estimates from experts, Longhai's economy will be severely impacted, setting it back at least five years. With the Fangzhong Group's collapse, a number of trading companies in Longhai have gone bankrupt. It's a real 'domino effect.' Even housing prices have stopped rising, which is a good thing. Actually, it's not a good thing either. With so many companies failing, it will be even harder for many ordinary people to make a living. I also rent a place, and my current landlord often tells us that there are far fewer tenants; he can't rent out his place. He's now preparing to lower the rent to attract tenants."
Daqi: "That's a good thing. The rent is down, so you'll save money."
The driver said, "That's true, but with the economic downturn, there are fewer passengers. I'd rather maintain the same number of passengers and pay more rent to the landlord."
Daqi: "But then again, we can't leave these corrupt officials untouched."
The driver said, "All crows are black, you can't catch them all. Today someone surnamed Ma is removed from office, tomorrow someone surnamed Niu is removed from office. Every now and then, a corrupt official is investigated and punished. We ordinary people have gotten used to it over the years! The cases are getting bigger and bigger, and the amount of embezzled money is getting huge."
The two chatted and laughed for a while before the car arrived at the gate of "Xingda Hot Spring Garden". The man got out of the car and walked straight inside, but the security guard stopped him. After some questioning and showing his identification for registration, Daqi went directly to Xiaoli's apartment, C402.
Arriving at Xiao Li's door, Da Qi rang the doorbell. It rang for a long time, but no one answered, and Da Qi started to get anxious. He figured Xiao Li must be asleep, so he kept ringing the doorbell.
Finally, the door was opened. The security door was still closed, but it wasn't Zeng Xiaoli who opened it; it was another woman she didn't recognize. She was clearly very angry, having been woken up in the middle of the night.
The woman said to Daqi in a very emotional tone, "Who are you? What are you doing ringing our doorbell in the middle of the night?"
Daqi: "Oh, I'm sorry, ma'am, I'm here to see someone who lives here. Her name is Zeng Xiaoli."
The woman then calmed down and said in a slightly gentler tone, "You're looking for Miss Zeng?"
Daqi: "Yes, I'm her good friend!"
Woman: "She doesn't live here anymore; she sold the house to me."
What? She even sold her house? That's unbelievable! Daqi quickly calmed himself down.
Daqi: "Do you know where she lives, sister? I need to talk to her urgently."
Woman: "Are you her friend? How come I don't have her contact information?"
Daqi: "I really am her friend, but I haven't been in contact with her for a while. So I went to her house, but I really didn't know she had sold the house."
The woman said, "I don't know exactly where she lives, but I have her contact information, it's a mobile number. We used it to contact each other when she sold the house to me. I can write it down for you, but of course, if she changes her SIM card, then I can't help you."
Daqi: "Thank you, sister. Please be sure to tell me her contact information."
Woman: "Wait a moment, I'll copy it for you."
Daqi: "Okay, okay."
So Daqi waited outside the door. A few minutes later, the woman slipped a note with a phone number on it through the security door. Daqi took it and thanked her repeatedly. The woman said it was nothing and closed the door.
Daqi walked out of Xingda Hot Spring Garden and immediately dialed the number on the note with his mobile phone. A computer-generated voice came through the phone: "The user you dialed is out of service..."
"Hey, the card's been changed again. What am I going to do?" Daqi was getting anxious. He had no choice but to go out onto the street and hail a taxi. The man was quite heavy-hearted as he took the taxi to a four-star hotel.
"Let's settle in first!" After checking into the hotel, Daqi went to his room alone. He first sent a text message to Fairy's phone: "My dear wife, I've arrived in Longhai and checked in. Don't worry! Take good care of things at home! (Husband: Daxuan)" Fairy replied immediately.
"Honey, be careful and take care of yourself! Mu Ping and I are here to take care of everything at home, so don't worry! It's late, and you must be tired from your journey, so get some rest! I've been waiting for your message, and I'm sleepy too, so I should go to sleep. Goodnight! You must be good and go to sleep early!"
Daqi replied with a message: "Sorry, honey! I made you and the whole family worry. Goodnight! I'll contact you again if anything comes up!"
Daqi felt a pang of guilt because Fairy hadn't slept and was waiting for his call or message. But all he could think about right now was Xiao Li. She must be having a hard time, otherwise why would she sell the house! And now he couldn't find her. What could he do? He had to find her!
Daqi suddenly thought of a place where he might be able to find her—the TV station! Yes, tomorrow he'd go to Longhai TV station and ask her former colleagues; maybe they could find her. That's the only way. Time for bed!
Daqi had just finished showering and was about to go to sleep when the phone rang in his room. Who could it be? Calling in the middle of the night, and considering he'd only just arrived in Longhai, who would know his room number? Strange, he didn't even know it!
Daqi answered the phone, and a sweet voice came from the other end, which should be the sweet voice of a young woman he didn't know.
Stranger girl: "Sir"
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Hello!
Daqi: "Hello, who are you looking for?"
The young woman, a stranger, said, "Hehe, sir, I'm here to see you!"
Daqi: "Looking for me? Do we know each other?"
The stranger said, "If I come to your room, you'll get to know me, won't you?"