It was still early, so Ling Chen took the opportunity to swing by Wealthy Manor. After being away for a few days, he needed to check in at ho to keep Nanrong Wanqing and the others from worrying.
Upon arriving ho, he coincidentally ran into Nanrong Wanqing just as she was getting off work.
However, aside from Nanrong Wanqing, he didn’t see Su Lin at ho. Upon asking, he learned that Su Lin had gone for an internship and it was unclear when she would return.
"Have you been very busy lately, not coming back for a whole week?"
On the living room sofa, Nanrong Wanqing lay in Ling Chen’s arms, hugging his waist with an intimate gesture. With Su Lin not at ho, they didn’t need to be as cautious.
Ling Chen gently stroked Nanrong Wanqing’s silky hair and said softly, "I’ve been pretty busy with a lot of things lately, but it will be over soon."
"Because of the God Organization?"
Upon hearing Nanrong Wanqing’s question, Ling Chen hesitated for a mont but ultimately nodded. He didn’t want to lie to Nanrong Wanqing about this matter since she would eventually find out about it. Rather than making strenuous explanations later, it was better to tell the truth now.
Getting an answer from Ling Chen, Nanrong Wanqing lifted her head from his chest, her expression filled with concern, "Can’t you just back out of this fight with them? I know everyone from the God Organization are bad people, but even if you don’t act, there will naturally be others who will deal with them. Besides, you aren’t alone now, you should think about the people around you. What would I do if sothing happened to you, have you ever considered my feelings?"
"Alright!" Ling Chen comforted her: "Don’t worry, I know how to take care of myself, nothing will happen."
After a pause, Ling Chen continued, "There are things I can ignore, but I’m already involved in this matter, and it’s not so easy to extricate myself. Moreover, we’ve put in so much effort and finally made it this far. It would be too regrettable to give up now. This battle isn’t just for , it’s for thousands of people. As long as the God Organization still exists, we are all in danger. Perhaps you don’t know, but there are many behind who will also be in danger if I withdraw. At this critical mont, I cannot abandon them. As a man, I must be brave enough to take on my responsibilities. Do you really want your man to be a coward?"
"No, that’s not what I an, I just..."
"No need to say further." Ling Chen pressed his finger against Nanrong Wanqing’s lips, and said with a smile: "Anyway, I promise you, I will never put myself in danger."
Having said that, he lifted his finger and moved his lips closer, capturing Nanrong Wanqing’s lips with his own.
...
At eleven o’clock at night.
Ling Chen sat in the driver’s seat of an Audi sedan, looking at the ti displayed in the car, then shifting his gaze towards the exit of the airport.
According to the flight information provided by Su i, the person should have arrived.
Just as he was thinking, a large number of passengers appeared at the airport exit.
Ling Chen pushed open the car door, stood beside the Audi sedan, and scanned the crowd, searching for the figure of the Heavenly List expert.
As the number of passengers exiting dwindled, the person Ling Chen was waiting for still didn’t show up.
Strange, why haven’t they co out?
While pondering, a faint aroma of alcohol suddenly drifted into Ling Chen’s nose. He sniffed around and imdiately realized that the scent was emanating from inside the car.
Startled, Ling Chen quickly leaned into the driver’s cabin, and instantly, he saw an old man who had appeared in the back seat of the Audi sedan.
"Is it you?"
Upon recognizing the person’s features, Ling Chen was imdiately taken aback. The old man in the car was the sa one who had captured him a few days ago at Yangxin Pavilion. Back then, he had been wondering who the old man was, and it turned out that he was a Heavenly List expert.
Tsk, no wonder. He had been standing outside for half a day and had not noticed how the other had slipped into the car. The fact that the old man had eluded his vigilance was a testant to his skill.
At this mont, the old man was sitting in the car, holding a wine gourd, savoring his drink with relish.
Ling Chen got into the car and with a smile greeted, "Elder, we et again. I’ve offended you last ti, please be magnanimous and don’t take it to heart."
The old man waved his hand and said, "Forget it, there’s no need to apologize to , I’m not holding a grudge. The girl Su Lin has already told about that night’s events, you did well. It was thanks to you that we could expose those rascals from the God Organization."
"Elder, may I have the honor to know your na?"
"I’m Du Kang, people have nicknad Alcohol Immortal."
Du Kang? Isn’t that the na of a liquor? No wonder he’s called Alcohol Immortal, probably a person devoted to his drink.
"Elder Du, are you hungry? How about I take you for a bite to eat first?"
Du Kang took a swig, then shook his gourd a few tis and with a sigh said, "No more wine."
Hearing this, Ling Chen clearly understood Du Kang’s aning and quickly started the car, while taking out his phone to dial Jiang Hao’s number.
After more than half an hour, Ling Chen brought Du Kang to a restaurant in the Old City area.
It was almost midnight, and the restaurant at this hour had already closed. However, with Jiang Hao’s intervention, nothing was a problem.
Entering the private room, the dishes and drinks were already prepared and steaming hot. A few bottles of Moutai were also placed on the table.
"Elder Du, please take a seat!"
Ling Chen brought Elder Du to his seat attentively and then opened a bottle of Moutai, filling a small cup and offering it to Elder Du. Looking at the small cup in front of him, Du Kang glanced at Ling Chen and then at the Moutai bottle in his hand, hesitating to pick up the cup.
Ling Chen was puzzled and hurriedly asked, "Elder Du, is this wine not to your taste?"
"The wine is fine, it’s just this cup..."
Hearing this, Ling Chen instantly understood and imdiately exchanged the small cup for a big bowl, directly pouring a bowl of wine.
Looking at the brimming bowl of wine, a satisfied smile finally appeared on Elder Du’s aged face, as he praised, "Young man, you catch on quick." With that, Du Kang picked up the bowl of wine and downed it in one gulp, tilting the bowl upside down.
Seeing the bottom of the bowl, Ling Chen imdiately poured another full bowl.
"Alright, no need to be so formal, I, this old man, am not particular about this, you take a seat too, join for a few drinks."
"Yes."
Ling Chen sat beside him, originally wanting a small cup, but with Elder Du’s gaze on him, he imdiately switched to a big bowl as well.
"Elder Du, I raise this bowl to you, thank you for your assistance."
"You helped the Heavenly chanism Pavilion, and I’m helping you, it’s only right." Saying this, Du Kang looked at Ling Chen and asked, "How much do you know about Ji Gang?"
Ling Chen shook his head and replied, "Not very much."
The ntion of Ji Gang brought a tinge of nostalgia to Du Kang’s eyes.
"Speaking of which, Ji Gang can be considered an old friend of mine too. It’s just a sha... alas, fate is unpredictable, I never expected that we would end up as enemies in the end."
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