"Director Liu, over here."
Ma Chao led Liu Qingyu, who had a somber expression, to the office.
"Alright, you can leave now, and please close the door."
Ma Chao: "Yes!"
Once Ma Chao left, Liu Qingyu dialed Elder Dong's number.
After explaining what happened here, Elder Dong's response was straightforward: "I'll first consult the young lady."
Then he hung up the phone.
"That's how things are. No idea who leaked it, but our relationship with Liu Qingyu is out in the open. Now Liu Qingyu can't really help us in this matter."
Elder Dong reported everything to Ni Yongruo.
"Right now, the police have no evidence proving we harmed Zhou Jianwei, but this matter has severely impacted the Ni Family's reputation, and from the current situation, it seems the issue is still escalating."
"I reckon it's definitely the people from Three-blade Hall and Han Chen stirring the pot behind the scenes. They want to prevent the Urban and Rural Planning and Construction Bureau from assisting us!"
Ni Yongruo's face showed a playful smile. "They're quite clever; I indeed was negligent. But it doesn't matter. If they won't let us use Liu Qingyu's connection, then so be it."
"Let Liu Qingyu prepare for the open bid."
"In terms of financial power, Three-blade Hall and Han Chen together aren't a match for the Ni Family!"
"Whether publicly or privately, they're bound to lose!"
Elder Dong: "If we proceed this way, we'll probably have to spend quite a bit more money."
Ni Yongruo: "Spending some money is nothing; we want all of Jiangzhou!"
...
When Li Chuan got home, the place was empty.
He suddenly remembered that he hadn't seen Zhao Qingyao for several days. Li Chuan was still very enamored with this young woman, so he immediately sent a WeChat message: "Sister Qingyao, where have you been these days? Why haven't I seen you around?"
Zhao Qingyao: "I took my daughter to participate in a parent-child program at the TV station, so I've been quite busy lately. What, miss me?"
Li Chuan: "Of course! Especially in the evenings!"
Zhao Qingyao: "You're just craving for your sister! If you're feeling frisky, go find your wife or your sister-in-law to handle it!"
Li Chuan: "But they're not as wild as you!"
Zhao Qingyao: "Oh, you brat! When I come back, I'll drain you dry! That's enough, talk later."
After hanging up the call, Li Chuan was left itching for more by Zhao Qingyao's few words. Truly, the woman who claimed his first experience!
Luckily, at this moment.
Yang Xin'Er appeared in her pajamas and knocked on his bedroom door.
"Kid, I've arranged everything you asked for. Now, isn't it time to get to serious business?" Yang Xin'Er entered the room, instantly wrapping around Li Chuan, her eyes glaring at him intensely.
"What serious business?" Li Chuan looked puzzled.
Yang Xin'Er: "Me, of course!"
Li Chuan immediately carried Yang Xin'Er upstairs.
Two hours later.
Yang Xin'Er answered a phone call.
The Urban and Rural Planning and Construction Bureau will hold a bidding conference in two days.
They will publicly bid for the demolition project in West City and the Nine-Headed Mountain resort area.
Once Li Chuan knew about it, he wasn't too shocked.
A bidding war it is, even if he's outbid by the Ni Family, he has backup plans!
While the two were still cozying in bed, Li Chuan's phone rang.
It was a voice message from his sister-in-law, Song Zihan: "Li Chuan, are you home? I'm coming back tonight; shall we plan a dinner together?"
Upon hearing Song Zihan's voice, Li Chuan felt a sense of anticipation. Is he going to be alone at home with his sister-in-law?
Thinking of Song Zihan's alluring figure, Li Chuan couldn't help but feel a physical reaction.
"Sure, I'll go buy some groceries in a bit. Let's eat at home." Li Chuan replied to the message.
"Kid, hearing that your sister-in-law's coming back, you're already excited! You've got guts!" Yang Xin'Er reached out and grabbed Li Chuan, sporting a mischievous smile.
Li Chuan: "That's because you're so tempting!"
"Liar! But since you're already excited, I can't let it go to waste!"
With that, Yang Xin'Er hopped back on top!
...
In the evening, Yang Xin'Er left feeling satisfied and went home to sleep.
Li Chuan went to a nearby hotel and bought Song Zihan's favorite lamb spine hot pot, garlic shrimp, grilled oysters, river snail rice noodles, and a lot of barbecue, also picked up some red wine.
"Wow! Li Chuan, you really know me inside out! You bought all my favorite foods!" Song Zihan's eyes lit up when she saw the food Li Chuan brought.
No doubt about it, she's such a foodie!
At the moment, Song Zihan was wearing only a black camisole top and gray-white shorts, looking incredibly alluring.
Especially the little bunnies on her chest, occasionally bouncing around, making Li Chuan blush and his heart race.
And this is exactly the effect Song Zihan wanted.
"Come on, give me the stuff. You're all sweaty, go take a shower first."
"Alright."
Li Chuan nodded.
Once in the bathroom, he noticed a very sexy lace thong hanging there, still half-dry—a sign that Song Zihan had recently washed it.
From watching movies, Li Chuan knew many people go straight to the action wearing these.
"Could Zihan be wearing this on her body?" Thinking of Song Zihan in a thong, Li Chuan couldn't help but get excited.
After a quick shower, Li Chuan returned to the dining room wearing only shorts.
By this time, Song Zihan had laid out the dinner Li Chuan brought on the dining table, lit candles, and poured wine!
Candlelit dinner!
"Come on! Let's have a drink!"
Song Zihan raised her glass.
"Li Chuan, my sister said my brother-in-law would quit the job if our sister-in-law can't be made permanent after returning from this business trip. He's planning to open a medical clinic directly! He has a medical license now, and he doesn't need to cater to those people to earn money, right?" Song Zihan shared her discussion with Song Hanzhang during her visit home.
"Open a clinic?" Li Chuan was initially stunned but quickly understood.
Given Li Yong's personality, opening his clinic is indeed a good idea.
"Not bad. Carefree and more aligned with brother's ideal of saving lives," Li Chuan laughed, "By the way, Zihan, what's your dream?"
Song Zihan hesitated: "I want a super villa with a swimming pool and garden! And I want to drive a super cool car to cruise the streets!"
Li Chuan: "..."
That dream is indeed straightforward.
Song Zihan shrugged: "Unfortunately, even though house prices have fallen, a villa like that is still out of reach. Oh well, living in a cozy townhouse like my sister is already a blessing."
After dinner, the two curled up on the sofa, watching TV.
They were watching a horror movie.