Chapter 60: What’s Your Relationship With Miss Xiaozhu?
Translator: Larbre Studio Editor: Larbre Studio

As for a job with a salary that paid upwards of tens of thousands dollars, it did not really matter to him. Earning tens of thousands of dollars upwards a month naturally comes with a fitting lifestyle. Similarly making a mere few thousands of dollars also had a lifestyle which fitted that pay. When he was working as a courier, he only had a salary of about two thousand dollars, but didn’t he go about life the same way? Moreover, he had more freedom then, without as many restrictions.

When he was on his way back, he had already thought about it. Whether he had this job or not was unimportant, he just wanted to live a comfortable and relaxed life.

Of course, other than these reasons, Zhu Hong’s appearance may be one of the factors, but he did not want to admit it.

“Big Brother, I’m full.”

Seeing Xiao Hua walking around contentedly with a bulging belly, Ling Chen smiled and rubbed her head. He then got up and said, “Since you’re full, I’ll take you back.”

Leaving Nanrong Hao’s villa, Ling Chen just saw a Land Rover driving out of the garage. Su Lin was not able to get him to act, so she had to call Zhou Qing to see off the guest.

“Wanqing, what did the two of you talk about just now?”

In the villa, Su Lin looked at Nanrong Wanqing with a face begging to know about gossip and asked curiously.

“Why do you want to know so much?”

“I’m curious!” Su Lin coyly laughed and said, “Honestly speaking, seeing your old flame again, how do you feel?”

“What old flame? Stop talking nonsense, I only treat him as a good friend.”

“How can it be as simple as just a good friend?” Su Lin teased. “I think it’s definitely more than that. Wanqing, we are good sisters, there are no outsiders here. You might as well tell me the truth, I promise I won’t spread it.”

Nanrong Wanqing gave her a frosty look. “I already said I didn’t feel anything for him. By the way, has Ling Chen sent Zhu Hong off?”

Upon hearing her mention of Ling Chen, Su Lin’s face collapsed, and she ranted, “Wanqing, you must teach the guy a good lesson! He actually dared to rebel and disobey your orders! I had no other choice and had to ask Zhou Qing to send Zhu Hong away. ”

“Why did he refuse?”

“I don’t know, that guy is so irritating. We must teach him a good lesson and let him know who is in charge here.”

“Alright, don’t be angry, you don’t need to sink down to his level.”

After spending more than 20 minutes on the road, Ling Chen drove to Qingyun Dojo.

It was already after eight o’clock in the evening, and the dojo was brightly lit. Many disciples were wandering outside the gate, worry clouding their faces.

“Look, junior apprentice sister is back!”

At that moment, someone noticed Xiao Hua coming out from a car and immediately cried out in joyous surprise.

“Hurry up and tell Master!”

“Mr Ling.”

Seeing Ling Chen coming out of the driver’s seat, the disciples of Wuguan respectfully greeted him. They had kept in mind the matter that happened previously. If it wasn’t for Ling Chen pleading with Ye Liangyong, they would all have been kicked out of the dojo. In their eyes, Ling Chen was basically their benefactor.

With the crowd clustering around him, Ling Chen smiled and walked into the courtyard.

After a while he saw He Ziyun, who was wearing a tang suit, hurrying out of the house.

“Xiao Hua”

“Master.”

Xiao Hua rushed to He Ziyun’s, sobbing loudly, “Master, Xiao Hua was so afraid that I would never see you again.”

He Ziyun hugged her and felt pain squeezing his heart. He patted her back gently, saying kindly, “Don’t cry, it’s all right. Master promises you that this won’t happen again in the future.”

Xiao Hua wiped her tears and looked like a flower that bloomed after a shower. She lightly nodded her little head, looking very pitiful.

Ling Chen was amazed as he watched the warm scene between the master and disciple duo. I guess they weren’t wrong when they say life is like a drama, it’s all about acting. It’s true indeed. Seeing the performance that the little lass was putting on, it would be a waste for her not to be an actor in the future.

When she was in the car, Xiao Hua was worried that her Master would scold her, and chastise her for running out by herself. In her heart, her Master has always been a strict person which left her very frightened, so Ling Chen gave her a ‘good’ idea. As long as the waterworks came out, there were no problems that could not be solved.

Women’s tears were always the best weapon, and it was no exception for little girls as well.

He did not expect that the little girl’s acting skills to be so terrifying, and her tears fell down non-stop. She did not even need any eye drops to do so.

“Young friend Ling, come in!”

After comforting Xiao Hua, who was crying in his embrace, He Ziyun remembered Ling Chen standing outside and hurriedly invited him into the room.

“Elder He, how is your health lately?”

“Everything is fine, all thanks to you. Young friend Ling, thank you for your help this time, it’s because of you Xiao Hua managed to escape. I thank you on behalf of the dojo.”

“Elder He, there are no strangers here, why are you being so polite?” At this point, Ling Chen couldn’t help but ask, “Elder He, sorry for being nosy, but can I ask you a question? Why do those kidnappers want to kidnap Xiaohua?”

“Young friend Ling, I can’t properly explain right now, but when we have time in the future, I’ll explain the entire matter to you.”

Hearing this, how could Ling Chen understand what He Ziyun meant? The other party obviously did not want to reveal the details, so he made an excuse to evade the topic. Ling Chen was not a person who could not read the situation. Since the other party was already so apparent in his intentions, if he continued to pester He Ziyun, he will undoubtedly incur He Ziyun’s displeasure. Besides, he was merely asking to satisfy his curiosity and had no other intentions.

“Xiao Hua, Xiao Hua…!”

As they were conversing, a woman’s frantic voice could be heard from outside the door.

“Sister Xiaozhu is back!”

Xiao Hua’s face lit up, and she ran out, shouting happily, “Sister Xiaozhu!”

With Ye Liangyong accompanying her, Zhu Xiaozhu walked into the house with rapid footsteps, and rushed forward towards Xiao Hua, with tears glistening in her water-like eyes.

Ye Liangyong, who followed in behind her, swept the house with a glance and his gaze immediately landed on Ling Chen. He then took a big step forward and tightly clasped onto Ling Chen’s hand with both of his own. “Ling Chen, thank you for saving Xiao Hua.”

“Mr Ye, there’s no need to be polite.” When he said this, Ling Chen’s pupils flashed a strange colour. Ye Liangyong used to address him with the salutation of mister or junior brother, but just now he had called Ling Chen directly by name. Although on the surface, it did not seem to be much of a difference, in fact the contrast was like heaven and earth. If Ye Liangyong was being polite before, he now treated Ling Chen as a friend.

Ye Liangyong patted his shoulder, “Don’t call Mr Ye in the future. You are peers with Xiaozhu, so you can call me Uncle Ye as well.”

Ling Chen nodded. “Uncle Ye.”

“Ling Chen, thank you.” At this moment, Zhu Xiaozhu also thought of Xiaohua’s benefactor, and quickly got up to thank him.

“What relationship do we have? Don’t be so polite.” Ling Chen replied with a smile.

Xiao Hua who was standing by the side blinked her large, sparkling eyes. She wore an innocent look on her face, as she asked, “Big Brother, what relationship do you have with Sister Xiaozhu? Why don’t I know anything about it?”

Looking at her lovely appearance, Ling Chen could not help but laugh impishly. “Of course it is a relationship between friends, otherwise what else did you think it was?”

Xiao Hua muttered, “I thought it was …”