Chapter 135: Stirring Up Trouble
Ling Hanmu is in trouble again?
Xia Chenge’s first reaction was this.
“I understand,” Xia Chenge said calmly.
The butler said nothing more and stood by quietly, waiting.
Xia Chenge didn’t have much appetite, so she put down her cutlery after a few bites. “I’m done, Uncle Butler.”
“Then please follow me, Miss Chenge.” The butler made a gesture to invite her and walked ahead.
The Ling family estate is a vast garden. It is said to have once been an imperial palace during a certain dynasty, which was later burned down. When it was rebuilt, it was already in a Western architectural style, with only a portion of the buildings that survived the fire retaining their original appearance.
Ling Zhongjing’s study was one of the buildings that luckily escaped the fire, located at the other end of the estate.
The butler drove a sightseeing car to take Xia Chenge there.
The last time Xia Chenge visited was at night, and she hadn’t been able to fully explore the Ling family’s estate.
Now, she finally saw the ancient and profound heritage of the Ling family through their mansion.
No wonder so many people wanted to become the master of the Ling family; this mansion alone gave one a feeling of superiority.
Not to mention the Ling family’s Tiansheng Group, which encompasses all industries. It’s likely that even those within the Ling family would find it difficult to list all their assets at once.
Tiansheng Group in Country A, TK Group and Ye Group in Country Z, Ji Group in Country H, and Tang Group in Country M are known as the controllers of the global economic lifeline in the 21st century. These five enterprises wield immense power in their respective countries and can trigger financial storms internationally with a mere stomp of their feet.
It’s not that they don’t have opponents, but rather that there seems to be some kind of pact between these enterprises. They don’t oppose each other; instead, they have deeply intertwined collaborations.
However, TK and Ye Group in Country Z were once an exception, with irreconcilable conflicts. But after Meng Beichen, the heir of the Meng family, got together with Ning Xia, the young lady of the Ye family, the conflict seemed to ease. Yet, the sudden disappearance of the Ye family’s young lady reignited the animosity between the two families.
Xia Chenge was lost in thought the entire way, completely unaware that she had arrived at Ling Zhongjing’s study.
It wasn’t until the butler spoke to remind her that she snapped back to reality.
Jumping off the car, she was directed by the butler straight to the study.
As she neared the study, Xia Chenge suddenly stopped, a hint of surprise flashing in her eyes.
In Ling Zhongjing’s study, there seemed to be a very powerful expert, so much so that she only detected their almost imperceptible breathing upon reaching the door.
Who could this be? Xia Chenge suppressed her doubts and reached out to knock.
“Come in,” Ling Zhongjing’s voice came from inside.
Xia Chenge pushed the door open. “Uncle, you were looking for me?”
She stopped mid-sentence, her eyes lighting up as she met a pair of innocent, deer-like eyes.
What a beautiful girl!
Xia Chenge stared blankly at the ethereal and captivating girl in the study, feeling as if even a single sound from her would startle the other.
The girl was also looking at her, her eyes unable to hide her astonishment.
Just then, Ling Hanmu also arrived.
The girl’s gaze immediately shifted past Xia Chenge and landed on Ling Hanmu.
Ling Hanmu, as if not noticing the girl looking at him, walked directly to Xia Chenge and asked softly, “Have you eaten breakfast?”
“Yes, I have,” Xia Chenge nodded. She carefully observed Ling Hanmu; his condition had returned to normal, which put her slightly at ease.
“Ahem!” Ling Zhongjing coughed, interrupting their conversation. “Xiao Ge, Xiao Mu, you’ve arrived at a good time. Let me introduce you to Tong Yangyang.”
“Yangyang, this is my son, Ling Hanmu, and this is Xia family’s young lady, Xia Chenge.”
“Hello, Brother Mu,” Tong Yangyang immediately greeted Ling Hanmu obediently, completely ignoring Xia Chenge.
Xia Chenge raised an eyebrow. This girl wasn’t as simple as she appeared on the surface; was she planning something?
“Call me Ling Hanmu,” Ling Hanmu’s tone turned cold, losing its earlier gentleness.
Tong Yangyang immediately looked at Ling Zhongjing with a wronged expression. “Uncle Ling…”
Ling Zhongjing’s head ached, and he quickly appeased her. “Xiao Mu is just like that. Don’t mind him.”
“Okay,” Tong Yangyang nodded obediently.
Xia Chenge suppressed her discomfort and looked at Ling Zhongjing. “Uncle, you asked to see me so early. Is there something important?”
“It’s like this, Yangyang is the child of a friend of mine. She has transferred to Yan Sheng High School and is temporarily staying with the Ling family. I wanted you to take her to school with you,” Ling Zhongjing explained.
Xia Chenge became even more confused. This Tong Yangyang was no ordinary girl.
Although she had concealed her aura, Xia Chenge could tell at a glance that she was an extremely skilled expert, and one who practiced the most mysterious ancient martial arts.
What was her purpose in suddenly appearing at the Ling family’s residence?
“Sister Chenge, please guide me at school in the future. I’m also in Class F of the second year of senior high school,” Tong Yangyang said sweetly to Xia Chenge at this moment.
“I wouldn’t dare to guide you, but if there’s anything you don’t understand, you can ask me,” Xia Chenge replied gently.
“I heard that Sister Chenge is very capable and a super academic genius. Elder Jiang also favors you. How did you win his favor?” Tong Yangyang asked with a naive expression.
Xia Chenge heard the underlying jab in her words and couldn’t help but sneer. It seemed she was after Ling Hanmu again!
She glared at Ling Hanmu: You troublemaker!
Ling Hanmu touched his chin, looking bewildered. How had he offended this little ancestor?
“Alright, you’ve all met. It’s getting late, let’s go to school. Xiao Mu, remember to come home with Yangyang after school this afternoon; she’s not familiar with this area,” Ling Zhongjing instructed.
Ling Hanmu acted as if he hadn’t heard, naturally taking Xia Chenge’s hand. “Let’s go to school.”
With that, he also spoke to Tong Yangyang and directly pulled her away.
“Brother Mu, wait for me,” Tong Yangyang’s voice rang out from behind, and she ran over.
Ling Hanmu was clearly displeased and ignored her.
“Sister Chenge,” Tong Yangyang caught up and familiarly linked her arm with Xia Chenge’s. Xia Chenge was caught off guard and, to avoid exposing herself, chose to let Tong Yangyang continue.
However, Xia Chenge noticed that this Tong Yangyang, like herself, appeared to be no more than 160 cm tall.
Height is a hard disadvantage… Xia Chenge felt sorry for her. As an evolved human, she still had room to grow, but it would be difficult for Tong Yangyang!
“Can you tell me about Yan Sheng High School? Sister Chenge,” Tong Yangyang pleaded, “I’m a little nervous.”
Xia Chenge couldn’t help but think to herself: Nervous about what? You dare to openly seduce Young Master Ling, what else are you afraid of?
Xia Chenge didn’t realize how sour these inner thoughts were.
Unable to resist Tong Yangyang’s persistent nature, Xia Chenge coldly and briefly explained the situation at Yan Sheng High School.
How could there be anyone more clingy in this world than Ling Hanmu? Xia Chenge deeply regretted her decision to stay overnight at the Ling family’s residence last night.
But no matter how much she resisted, the three of them went to school together.
Along the way, Tong Yangyang chattered incessantly like a sparrow. Xia Chenge’s patience was wearing thin. Every time she tried to meditate and ignore Tong Yangyang’s presence, Tong Yangyang would nudge her, forcing her to listen.
“Brother Mu, why do you like Sister Chenge?” Just as Xia Chenge was getting impatient, Tong Yangyang suddenly dropped a bombshell. “I can also be your fiancée. Can I compete fairly with Sister Chenge?”
Second update complete, requesting recommendation tickets~
PS: Little cuties who have been following Hua Lou’s novels, do you remember who Tong Yangyang is?
