"This one is dirty, get a new one."
Ling Feng said, picking up Xiao Ran with one arm and turning to leave.
"Yes, yes, we'll do as you say!"
Wang Hai said very respectfully, but secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
As long as this great god didn't hold a grudge, everything would be fine.
As for Zhou Wei and the others, they exchanged glances.
When did the Wang family become so accommodating? They had already signed a contract, so why would they change it just like that?
This was completely unlike the Wang family's usual behavior!
However, at this moment, even though they had a thousand doubts in their hearts, they didn't dare to ask any more questions.
Wang Hai looked back at them, his expression turning as gloomy as a magic trick. "Mr. Ling is magnanimous and disdains to argue with you. Once you're done, get out of here! But from now on, don't say you know me, Wang Hai!"
Zhou Wei was stunned.
He had paid a huge price to get on Wang Hai's good side, investing nearly ten million yuan in him. He had finally made some progress, only to have it all ruined over such a trivial matter.
Ten million yuan, gone with the wind. Who wouldn't feel heartbroken!
"No, Brother Wang, I..."
Zhou Wei wanted to say something more, but upon seeing Wang Hai's almost murderous gaze, he swallowed the words back.
"Young Master Zhou, we can leave, there's no need to beg him." Meng Xue stepped forward, linking her arm with Zhou Wei's and rubbing against him.
She didn't want to lose the rich husband she had in her grasp.
But who would have thought that after hearing her words, Zhou Wei would roughly pull his arm away from her embrace and then slap her hard across the face.
"Slap!"
The loud sound of the slap echoed throughout the hall.
Meng Xue was stunned, murmuring, "I... what did I do wrong?"
"Pah, if it weren't for you, how would I have offended Ling Feng? You're still asking me what you did wrong, are you brain-dead?"
Zhou Wei cursed, wishing he could kill this woman right now.
Losing ten million yuan was a minor issue. Offending the Wang family and someone whom the Wang family treated with such respect was the real problem.
...
Wang Hai's efficiency was remarkable. He selected a luxurious villa for Ling Feng in a prime location within the villa district.
In fact, this villa was worth nearly ten million yuan more than the previous one.
However, Wang Hai did not ask Ling Feng to pay the difference, essentially gifting it to him, all to quell his anger.
Ling Feng did not refuse.
Given his status, being able to live here was giving the Wang family face.
One could even say it was a blessing from their ancestors.
After everything was arranged, Ling Feng and the other two moved in.
As night fell.
Ling Feng still felt a pang of grief over the deaths of his brother and sister-in-law, his chest feeling somewhat heavy.
He put on an outer garment and went to the balcony.
Just as he was about to sit down, he saw Xiao Ran sitting on a chair, looking at the sky with a wistful expression.
Ling Feng walked over and quietly sat down beside Xiao Ran.
"Can't sleep? What are you thinking about?"
Ling Feng gently rubbed her little head and asked softly.
"Uncle, is it true that the biggest and brightest star in the sky is my mom and dad, and they will always protect me?"
Ling Feng's heart ached, and he let out a soft "Mm."
When he and his brother were dependent on each other in the past, he had asked Qin Yan the same question.
"But why don't they talk to me?" Xiao Ran turned her head to look at Ling Feng, her innocent eyes seeming to glisten with tears.
Ling Feng was slightly taken aback. A lie could deceive for a while, but it couldn't deceive her for a lifetime. She would eventually have to know the truth.
However, she was still too young now. Having suddenly lost her closest relatives, she needed emotional support, even if it was false!
After a moment's thought, Ling Feng slowly said, "Mom and Dad can hear you. When you fall asleep tonight, they will come into your dreams, talk to you, and play with you."
"Mm!"
Xiao Ran nodded seriously, then looked up at the vast starry sky again, saying in her childish voice, "Daddy, Mommy, Ran Ran misses you so much. Do you miss Ran Ran too?"
"Ran Ran was very good today and didn't cause any trouble for Uncle!"
"Uncle took me to live in a big house, it's so beautiful here."
"But I still miss our home a little. Grandpa Bai's little yellow dog is still waiting for me to bring it some delicious food!"
...
Xiao Ran became a little chatterbox, talking non-stop to herself, which made Ling Feng feel a surge of heartache.
The reason he didn't take Xiao Ran back to her hometown was that he was afraid she would be reminded of her parents and be unable to overcome her grief.
As she spoke, Xiao Ran started to get sleepy.
Ling Feng held her in his arms and said softly, "Xiao Ran, Uncle will take you to the amusement park tomorrow, okay?"
Upon hearing the word "amusement park," Ling Xiao Ran's eyes immediately lit up with excitement.
But before she could agree, she suddenly remembered something and shook her head, saying, "No, I have to go to school tomorrow. Daddy told me that if I study hard, I'll be as capable as Uncle in the future."
Her innocent words struck a chord in Ling Feng's heart, gently touching his emotions.
Xiao Ran was so sensible, just like her father.
Looking at Xiao Ran's serious little face, Ling Feng nodded heavily and said, "Okay, Uncle will personally take you to school tomorrow. When you're on holiday on the weekend, Uncle will take you to the amusement park."
"Yay, Uncle is the best!"
Xiao Ran wrapped her arms around Ling Feng's neck and buried her head in his embrace.
Before long, she fell asleep.
...
As the sky began to lighten at dawn the next day, Ling Feng got out of bed and went to the kitchen to prepare breakfast.
To his surprise, Xiao Ran had also woken up early. She dressed herself, tied her hair, washed her face, and brushed her teeth, all in one go, without anyone's help.
"Ran Ran, was it always like this before?"
At the dining table, Ling Feng asked in surprise.
Ling Xiao Ran nodded seriously, her face full of earnestness. "Mommy said that I should do my own things. Ran Ran is already grown up."
Ling Feng nodded with satisfaction. His niece was much more sensible than he was when he was young.
When he was young, he had caused his elder brother a lot of trouble and often pestered him to do things for him.
"Big Brother, the car is ready."
At half-past seven, Yang Fei appeared at the door punctually and bowed respectfully.
"Mm."
Ling Feng stood up and took Xiao Ran out of the house.
He was going to take Xiao Ran to school in place of his elder brother.
As for Yang Fei, he had been instructed to search for the man with a scar on his neck.
He had a premonition that finding this person would resolve many of his doubts!
Xiao Ran was six years old and still in kindergarten.
Over the years, although the Ling Yan family lived a humble life, they had never neglected Xiao Ran's education.
The kindergarten Xiao Ran attended was the most renowned and best in Hanjiang City.
However, when they reached the kindergarten entrance, Xiao Ran suddenly stopped, a look of hesitation on her face.
"What's wrong, Ran Ran?" Ling Feng crouched down, asking with a hint of confusion.