Dominating the world: I have to rent a place to live, there's no other way!
The two chatted for a while, but then Li Lanyun had something to do and they stopped talking. Daqi then logged off QQ and focused on planning the design competition.
He first searched online for information on representative ancient residences, top hotels, and villas in Rongzhou. Then he did some basic research on Rongzhou's weather throughout the year. He decided to visit these residences, hotels, and villas in person over the weekend. A concept flashed through his mind: green and environmentally friendly. Yes, this design must embody green and environmentally friendly elements; this is essential for 21st-century living.
And so, he got up early every weekend, grabbed his camera, and began photographing the ancient residences, grand hotels, and villas of Rongzhou. He collected a lot of information over two days. Qiwen and Muping didn't dare disturb him, knowing that once he entered a creative state, he was very sensitive to interruptions. For the entire weekend, Daqi turned off his phone; he didn't want to be bothered by anyone.
Chapter Sixty-Four Passion Inside the Car
In the following days, Daqi was busy designing his competition entry both after get off work and during his regular work hours. Of course, he also kept in touch with Li Lanyun online to check on her divorce progress. The "cold-blooded" beauty said online that she and her husband had begun divorce proceedings and were currently looking for suitable rental housing. Daqi couldn't help but sigh that yet another couple had announced the end of their relationship; but these days, you hear about such things every day. How many partings and reunions, joys and sorrows, must one experience in a lifetime before it ends? Ah, only heaven knows!
These past few days, Li Lanyun has almost stopped her routine inspections, perhaps due to her emotional distress. Da Qi is genuinely worried that this is "the calm before the storm." Therefore, besides busy designing his entry for the competition, he's also been busy checking on the "cold-blooded" beauty online, providing her with timely psychological support. He constantly encourages her to think positively, that life is long, and that she can meet another good man.
Around 2 a.m. on Wednesday night, Daqi finally finished designing his entry for the competition. His design, titled "Warm Green Home," was based on the renovation of a small villa in the suburbs. On Thursday, at work, he submitted several complete sets of drawings, along with a detailed list of building materials, to the HR department. The materials list primarily featured green and environmentally friendly materials.
When Li Lanyun first opened the blueprints, she couldn't help but exclaim, "Xiao Tong, your interior design is truly beautiful! This kind of villa is especially suitable for the tastes of the city's upper class. Excellent, excellent!" It was the first time Da Qi had heard such a "cold-blooded" beauty praise him. He felt genuinely pleased. He sincerely said to Li Lanyun, "Thank you for the compliment, Manager Li!"
Daqi felt a pang of emotion. At least on the surface, Li Lanyun seemed much the same as before, always maintaining her haughty demeanor, showing no sign of the extreme despondency she had been experiencing these past few days. Online, she had developed a near-dependency on "QFCZ," which was actually him. He had even jokingly tested her sometimes—asking what kind of man she would marry in the future. The woman told "QFCZ," "I haven't thought about remarrying yet. But if I were to remarry, I would definitely marry a considerate man like you."
QFCZ: If I'm not handsome, of course I'm definitely not ugly.
Dominating the World: My ex-husband is much more handsome than most celebrities. Does that matter? After being disappointed, I want to find a man who truly cares about me.
QFCZ: What a pity, haha. I already have a wife. Otherwise, I would definitely start pursuing you now and continue until I marry you. I've realized I'm starting to fall a little bit in love with you, and sometimes I even feel sad if I don't chat with you.
Dominate the World: Then let's arrange a time to meet. We don't necessarily have to be lovers; we can be good friends too! I believe you're a really good person!
At this point, Daqi felt more confident. He believed that Li Lanyun had at least fallen for him to some extent online! No rush, no rush. He would continue to care for her every day and provide emotional support. The man knew this was a crucial period; he couldn't be too hasty, or all his previous efforts would be wasted. He had to carefully manage the timing and intensity. Every step forward in his relationship with Li Lanyun was extremely important at this stage, a fact he was well aware of. But he also knew that he was not far from actually "meeting" this beautiful woman, Li Lanyun.
Fifteen days had passed since he submitted his work, and Daqi went to work as usual that morning. As soon as he arrived at the company building, he noticed a long, vertical red banner with white lettering hanging from the top floor to the second floor: "Warmly congratulate our designer Tong Daqi on winning the first prize in the inaugural 'Banyan Tree Cup' Interior Designer Competition for his work 'Warm Green Home'!"
What?! He actually won first prize in the designer competition! No way? Daqi couldn't believe his eyes. The banner clearly said that. He quickly went into the company, and as soon as he entered the building, Suqin excitedly walked towards him, smiling, "Daqi, congratulations! You won a big prize. The banner on the company building was ordered by Manager Li from the HR department almost at midnight last night. She called and had it made and hung up this morning. Manager Li instructed you to go to her office immediately as soon as you arrive at the company; she has something very important to tell you. Congratulations!"
Suqin seemed even happier than he was; Daqi thought she looked absolutely stunning today. Her complexion was rosy and radiant, and her impeccably tailored reception dress perfectly accentuated her beautiful figure. She was truly a natural beauty, Daqi thought to himself, praising her beauty.
"Thank you for your praise, Suqin! I'm especially happy today. I'll treat you to a meal another day as a celebration of winning the award," Daqi said happily.
"Of course! I heard from the HR department that your award will be featured in the Rongzhou Daily. I reckon General Manager Shen will also hold an awards ceremony for you. I'm so happy, congratulations! Oh, by the way, hurry over to Manager Li, she's waiting for you!" Suqin said.
Upon hearing this, Daqi quickly went to the HR manager's office and knocked on Li Lanyun's office door. The "cold-blooded" beauty, seeing it was Tong Daqi, stood up and gracefully gestured for him to sit in the office chair opposite her. Li Lanyun was wearing a purple two-piece knit sweater with a large light pink brooch, and a long, thick pearl necklace. Her work attire gave her a very ladylike air. "No wonder she's one of the company's two beauties, she's really beautiful," Daqi thought to himself.
Li Lanyun: "Xiao Tong, I'm sure you've seen the long banner hanging on the company building. Congratulations on winning the grand prize! This isn't just an honor for you personally, but for the entire company! President Shen specifically asked me to convey his gratitude to you! Young man, well done, keep up the good work in the company!"
Daqi: "Thank you, Manager Li! Thank you, General Manager Shen! Thank you for your recognition!"
Li Lanyun smiled and said, "You are the only designer in our company to receive an award. Last night, President Shen discussed with our HR department that starting today, your position will not only be that of an interior designer, but also the deputy director of the interior design department. President Shen instructed that you will take over the director position from Jiang Chengfeng when the time is right."
Daqi: "Winning an award once doesn't mean anything. Director Jiang is very dedicated. In any case, I can accept the position of deputy director, but I will not accept the position of director."
Li Lanyun smiled happily, while Da Qi was still confused. She said with a smile, "Xiao Tong, you're overthinking it. Director Jiang is a long-time employee of ours, and we're appointing him as the deputy general manager of the branch office. We're not asking you to replace him; it's just that the position he leaves vacant after his promotion will naturally be filled by you. We hope you can contribute more to the company. Starting this month, your salary will be increased from 3,500 yuan per month to 8,000 yuan per month. We really hope you'll work hard at the company; the company will never mistreat talented people!"
Daqi was overjoyed. He got a promotion and a raise, and almost instantly became one of the company's middle-level managers.
Li Lanyun concluded, "Xiao Tong, in a couple of days, President Shen will personally accompany you to receive the award, and city leaders will personally present it to you. I'm just giving you a heads-up. The company will also hold an awards ceremony for you, so you should be prepared."
"Thank you, Manager Li! You were the person in charge of organizing this competition. Without you, I wouldn't have won this award. I am very grateful for your work!" Daqi said this from the bottom of his heart, even though he had never been entirely satisfied with her work.
Li Lanyun smiled and said, "Let's make progress together, let's make progress together!"
Daqi walked out of the HR manager's office with a heart full of joy. From the HR manager's office to his design studio, colleagues kept congratulating him on winning the major award. The man spent almost the entire morning on the phone calling his family and the women he loved to tell them about his award.
Mother. The old lady was the first to receive the call; she was almost crying with joy on the other end, unable to speak for a long time. Daqi knew in his heart that his mother was probably crying…
The two wives, Qiwen and Muping, screamed on the phone. They cheered loudly for their husband's achievement!
Beautiful older sister. Qianru and Chunxiao were quite excited to congratulate their beloved younger brother. They both said they would throw a big celebration banquet for him, and Daqi thanked them repeatedly.
Xiao Li, the beautiful news anchor, is far away in Longhai. Xiao Li is also very happy, saying she will definitely follow the news of Da Qi's award. As soon as the Rongzhou Daily publishes the news of the man's award, she will arrange for Longhai TV to broadcast the news as well.
For the first time in his life, Tong Daqi experienced what success truly felt like. He even called his best friend, Kuang Dazhong, who was studying at the National Defense University. He told Dazhong about his award, and Dazhong was overjoyed that his friend had finally shown his talent again! In the 1998 National College Entrance Examination, Dazhong not only achieved the honor of being the top scorer in his region but was also admitted to the most prestigious military academy in the country—the National Defense University of the Chinese People's Liberation Army. This was huge news throughout the city at the time, and his alma mater, Changqing No. 1 High School, held a celebration banquet for him. Deep down, Daqi was incredibly envious of his friend, because he could realize the highest ideals of a scholar: "cultivating oneself, regulating one's family, governing the state, and bringing peace to the world." As for himself, well, honestly, he only felt a little sense of accomplishment when he was with the women who deeply loved him. This award gave him a tiny bit of a sense of success… after all, his childhood ambitions weren't to be a designer or a businessman. Daqi had always disliked businessmen, but he knew he was becoming increasingly likely to become one. He had already decided that he could use this award as an opportunity to start his own company and become his own boss. He just didn't need to rush; he believed he would be his own boss soon!
Three days later, the Rongzhou Daily published a photo news item on its second page: Tong Daqi, a 21-year-old interior designer from Tangchao Real Estate Development Co., Ltd., won the first prize in the inaugural "Rongshu Cup" Interior Designer Competition. The photo shows Xiang Tiecheng, Vice Mayor of Rongzhou City, presenting him with the certificate of honor and trophy.
I won't go into the details of the wives' celebrations at home for Daqi's high honor. Let's just talk about Daqi's offensive on the "cold-blooded" beauty Li Lanyun! Tong Daqi decided it was time to officially "draw his sword" against Li Lanyun—reveal his identity. Because he could sense that Manager Li had a good impression of him. As for the virtual world of the internet, "Dominating the World's" dependence on "QFCZ" was even more profound. It seems this "cold-blooded" beauty has truly fallen for "QFCZ." Very well, tonight's the night to "draw his sword"!
Daqi dialed Li Lanyun's office phone just before he was about to leave work today.
Daqi: "Manager Li, I'm Tong Daqi!"
Li Lanyun: "Oh, Xiaotong. You wanted to see me about something?" Wow, her voice was so gentle, unlike her usual cold and harsh tone.
Daqi: "I wonder if Manager Li would do me the honor of inviting you to dinner as a way of thanking you for your support and help with my award!"
Li Lanyun: "Actually, I didn't do anything special, I just submitted your work. You're too kind, Xiao Tong!"
Daqi: "How can you say that? Without your strategic recommendation, would I have received this honor? This honor is something we both achieved together. I hope Manager Li will not refuse my kind invitation! Let's just take this opportunity to relax and have some work-related discussions."
"This—" Li Lanyun really couldn't give any reason to refuse, and besides, she had indeed been quite depressed these past few days. She hesitated for a moment before answering, "Okay!..."
And so, Daqi arranged to have dinner with Li Lanyun at the Pizza Hut restaurant in the city center. They agreed to meet at 7 p.m.
In the evening, Fairy learned that Daqi was going to treat Li Lanyun to dinner alone as a way of thanking her. She and Ping helped Daqi change into a more casual outfit. After kissing his wives goodbye, Daqi arrived at Pizza Hut at 6:50 p.m. He had already made a reservation. Men, you know, always arrive a little early for dates.
At 7 o'clock sharp, Daqi saw Li Lanyun walk into the restaurant. They had already agreed on the time and table over the phone. She walked straight to the reserved table. The two smiled at each other from a distance.
The woman wore a pale yellow knit top over a black lace camisole, paired with black skinny jeans and brown leather high heels. She also carried an orange handbag.
Although dressed in a professional woman's attire, the woman's overall look, paired with her slightly wavy, blonde hair, made her appear quite sweet. Because of her beauty and impeccable attire, the moment she entered the restaurant, she attracted the attention of all the men who were dining or about to dine. Two foreigners looked at Li Lanyun and exclaimed in English, "Oh, beautiful, very beautiful!"
Li Lanyun sat down opposite Daqi, and with a slight smile, a row of snow-white and neat teeth was revealed between her bright red lips.
Li Lanyun: "Did I keep you waiting long?"
Daqi: "No way, you're too punctual!"
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"Exactly one second!"
The beautiful woman smiled slightly again. The two then began a brief exchange about work. A short while later, the waiter came to ask them to order.
Li Lanyun ordered a plate of herb-flavored shrimp, a plate of creamy clam chowder, and a special ice cream. The woman also specifically requested a glass of red wine. She said she particularly loved red wine.
Daqi ordered a bowl of beef and pepper noodles, a fresh self-service salad, and a chicken and mushroom soup. The man also ordered a hot mocha.
Soon, the waiters began serving the dishes. The two ate and chatted. Gradually, the conversation shifted from business to personal matters.
Li Lanyun: "Xiao Tong, you're so young and promising. Do you have a girlfriend? If not, let me, your older sister, introduce you to one."
Daqi chuckled and briefly explained his situation with his first wife, Qiwen.
After some time, Li Lanyun had already drunk a large glass of red wine, and a slight blush had appeared on her face, giving her a touch of the "drunken beauty" look. The woman before me was truly captivating!
Looking at the woman's fair, slightly long oval face, her curved willow-leaf eyebrows, her bright, large eyes, her straight, delicate nose, and her small, red lips, the man felt an indescribable sense of comfort. It was time to confront her.
Daqi asked Li Lanyun very naturally and with great confidence, "Sister Li, how are things going with you and your husband?"
Li Lanyun suddenly froze, speechless for a long time, staring at the man opposite her with a surprised look. Da Qi smiled slightly and said calmly, "To be honest, I am QFCZ. I hope you don't mind that we meet in this way."
Li Lanyun then shook her head, realizing what was happening, and smiled slightly, "No, I should thank you for having such kind conversations with me all this time. You've given me a lot of guidance and comfort."
As expected, the woman probably wouldn't dislike him or break off relations with him.
Daqi: "By the way, how's your business going? Have you rented a place yet?"
Li Lanyun nodded and said, "I've already rented it through an agency, and I moved in yesterday."
Daqi: "Then what about your housing?"
Li Lanyun: "We sold it through a real estate agency. After the sale, we'll split the money 50/50. That's the cleanest way to handle it!"
Daqi sighed and could only say, "You have to think more positively. There are indeed many things in life that are beyond our control."
Li Lanyun smiled and said, "Actually, I always thought QFCZ was someone in his forties. I never expected him to be so young. You really can't judge a book by its cover. It's quite a coincidence that I was very surprised that your design won first prize this time. You know, apart from you, all the other winners in this competition were over 35 years old, even the third prize and honorable mention winners. You were the only young person to win this award. Now I finally understand. From our conversation, I can tell that your mental age is probably forty."
Daqi smiled helplessly and said, "Maybe I experienced too many things when I was young. I've experienced quite a lot now as well. I'm not lying to you, before I was in a relationship, I really felt very old. After I started dating, I felt better, and I seemed to get younger."
Li Lanyun: "You're lucky to have love now, unlike me..." Clearly, the woman couldn't help but feel sad when she talked about this.
The two walked out of the restaurant. The woman had driven there in a red Toyota sedan. Daqi laughed and said, "Sister Li, let me take you home! Of course, you have to drive. I can't drive!" Li Lanyun smiled, and the two got into the car.
For some reason, Daqi felt his heart was very close to the woman's in the car, as if the distance between them had disappeared. They barely spoke the rest of the journey. Occasionally, they would glance at each other and exchange a slight smile. This smile was involuntary and utterly natural! It was a relaxed smile, and the man thought the woman's smile was truly beautiful. It was like a wild lily blooming alone in a lonely valley, whose fragrance and charm would captivate anyone who saw it. Wasn't this just like the woman before him? Outwardly cold and indifferent, yet inwardly turbulent, even passionate, emotions stirred within him, inspiring endless fantasies!
When the car arrived at the underground parking lot of the woman's apartment complex, both women sat quietly, neither rushing to get out. Daqi glanced at Li Lanyun and noticed that her cheeks were streaked with tears. However, the woman didn't cry out loud; she simply let the tears stream down her beautiful face.
Without a word, the man naturally kissed away all the tears on the woman's face. The woman simply closed her eyes and silently accepted it. Then, the man pressed his lips to the woman's cherry lips and began to gently explore her mouth with the tip of his tongue. The man gently sucked on the woman's sweet saliva, which tasted sweet and naturally. At first, the woman passively allowed the man's tongue to explore her mouth, but slowly, she began to respond to his exploration with her own tongue. She even gently inserted the tip of her tongue into the man's mouth and lightly touched the base of his tongue.
Seeing that the woman was responding to him so readily, the man didn't hesitate to gently take her tongue into his mouth and suck on it. The car was filled with the sounds of their kissing, "tsk-tsk-tsk." Because the underground parking lot was completely silent, with no one around, the sounds were easily audible.
The man began to gently caress the woman's ample breasts through her knitted sweater. Li Lanyun not only had a beautiful figure, but her breasts were also exceptionally firm and erect, perfectly hemispherical. The man couldn't possibly grasp even one of those incredibly elastic "hemispherical" breasts with just one hand. After playing with them for a while through the sweater, the man wasn't satisfied, even though the sweater was of good quality and felt wonderful to the touch.
The man simply slipped his hand under the sweater and very naturally loosened the hooks on the woman's bra. In this way, the woman's sexy "white rabbit" bra was easily removed. The man casually tossed the bra cup into the back seat of the car.
Chapter Sixty-Five: Taming the Cruel Woman
The bra cups were a passionate, fiery red, embroidered with a few delicate pink hearts. The man began kissing her while gently caressing her breasts. When he lightly pinched, pulled, or flicked the nipples with his fingers, the woman surprisingly moaned softly, clearly enjoying it. The intermittent sounds were incredibly ecstatic and arousing to the man. Daqi knew in his heart that tonight he would definitely be able to properly ride this incredibly cold and beautiful woman. Of course, tonight's "first battle" with the woman was crucial; its success would directly determine whether the woman could become his "mount"—his goal was to tame this incredibly fiery woman into a loyal "mount" at his command. Now he would strive towards that goal. However, the man knew that if the woman truly became his mount, he would definitely "ride" her well and "ride" her securely!
The man lifted one of the woman's long, slender legs and began to gently caress her sexy thigh through her skinny jeans. The woman's legs were long and straight, without an ounce of excess fat. However, the driver's seat of the car was too cramped. The man could hardly stretch his arms and legs. He struggled for a long time before finally finding the button on her skinny jeans, wanting to loosen it, but they were pressed together, and even if he managed to loosen it, he couldn't take off her skinny jeans.
Just then, the woman gently pressed a button inside the car with her slender, onion-like fingers, and the backrest of the driver's seat slowly reclined. In no time, the seat transformed into a rather spacious and comfortable little bed.
The man understood the woman's intentions perfectly. He picked her up and laid her almost flat on the small bed formed by the seat. That made sense; a bed would allow for greater freedom of movement. First, he loosened the buttons of her slim-fitting trousers and gently removed them from her long, slender legs. Her snow-white, long, and straight legs were now exposed to the air inside the car. Apart from that, she was only wearing a pair of bright red panties with pale pink lace trim. The fiery red seemed to dance, filling the entire car with a rich, alluring atmosphere. Even more captivating was the fact that the bright red panties were embroidered with several pale pink hearts, matching her bra. This allowed the man to constantly feel the burning passion within the woman lying before him.
The man began to gently stroke the woman's beautiful little feet, as her high heels had been tossed onto the back seat of the car. Her little feet were quite adorable; one could almost be held in one hand. The man gently stroked each of her ten little toes one by one. The woman closed her eyes, letting out a soft sigh; her little feet truly seemed to enjoy the man's caresses.
Then, the man gently ran his hands over the woman's long, slender legs. He felt that the skin on her legs was as smooth as silk, snow-white and almost flawless. He ran his hands over her legs several times, starting from her feet and moving up to her thighs.
Suddenly, a soft, plaintive sound escaped the woman's lips. She peeked out and saw that the man was using his mouth to "roam" over her legs. Especially when the man's tongue lightly swept across the inside of her thighs, she felt a pleasurable "oh" from him.
After "wandering" over her legs, the man began to unbutton the woman's pale yellow cardigan. Only two buttons, because the cardigan had an extremely wide neckline. The man only unbuttoned it; he had no intention of completely removing it from the woman's body. Perhaps because they were both in the car, the man didn't want to strip the woman naked in this place.
After slowly rolling up the woman's black, lace-up camisole and pushing it to her neck, her proud, perfectly proportioned, hemispherical breasts were completely exposed to the man's eyes. Calling them enormous was no exaggeration; even lying flat, they were high and round, prominently displayed. Due to the previous teasing, the two nipples were already hard, resembling two small, adorable red cherries.
The man gently lay on top of the woman, cupping one of her breasts in his hands and kneading it lightly while kissing the nipples. The woman felt incredibly comfortable and began to moan softly. After teasing one breast, the man repeated the process with the other. Soon, both breasts were wet and covered in the man's saliva.