Chapter 592: Hou Laoban asks about Yang Tao

We drank a lot of wine,

I also drank too much.

The three of us supported each other as we went back.

Back at the hotel, I sent Li Ming back to his room.

He Qing saw Li Ming return and was very delighted,

She took Li Ming from my hands,

"Brother, how come Li Ming came out early."

I laughed and said: "Sister-in-law, nothing happened. You will go to Da Heng Group to work tomorrow

Li Ming also agreed to take the house.

You let Xiao Long start renovating the house tomorrow; after a pause, you'll move out of the hotel and never have to live here again."

Hearing me say this, He Qing showed tears of joy.

She is just an ordinary woman; following Li Ming, by middle age she even lost her own home.

Just thinking about it is heartbreaking.

The house for Li Ming, Li Ming didn't want it, He Qing couldn't manage the household, with no other option, He Qing could only stay in the hotel.

Seeing He Qing's happy appearance, I was also happy,

I said to He Qing: "Sister-in-law, quickly help Li Ming into the room, Li Ming drank too much today.

Tomorrow morning, I've arranged it; you and Li Ming will go to Da Heng Group to work."

He Qing happily said: "Thank you so much, brother."

I nodded,

I just came out of Li Ming's room.

I had just returned to the door of my room when I saw Yang Tao hadn't left.

Yang Tao smiled at me and said: "Jianqiang, seeing me in this down-and-out state, aren't you happy?"

"I'm not happy, are you down-and-out, foreigner? Or aristocrat? Yang Tao, think about our people from Zaocheng—how many go abroad and settle overseas,

And those who also hold foreign citizenship are few and far between.

"You're already pretty awesome." I deliberately praised Yang Tao.

"You, you sometimes belittle me, sometimes praise me—I don't know if what you say is true or false.

Jianqiang, I want to ask you,

"Have you ever liked me in the past?" Yang Tao asked, deliberately blinking her eyes.

I reached out and touched Yang Tao's head,

"You're probably feverish from drinking too much; go rest early. At this age, likes and dislikes don't matter. Do you still think the world isn't chaotic enough?"

"Hmph, I know you don't lack young women. You fundamentally don't like me from the heart.

I understand all of that.

Between us, nothing could happen anymore.

Alright, then let's rest.

By the way, Lao Qi just called; he'll be coming to Zaocheng in a few days.

"to discuss important matters with you." After Yang Tao finished speaking, she twisted her waist, gave me a smile, and left.

Yang Tao's skill in coquettish smiling is strong; no man can resist her coquettish smile.

The more mature her age, the more alluring her coquettish smile becomes.

I was saying, Hou Laoban clings to Yang Tao unwilling to let go; there's a reason for that.

I have no romantic feelings toward Yang Tao at all,

This woman is a typical scheming bitch.

Trying to take advantage of her would only invite big trouble.

I returned to the room and drank a cup of water.

The room was very quiet, since Shi Yong was hospitalized.

I lay alone in the room, lacking Shi Yong's snoring companionship, and I was still not quite used to it.

I wanted to call Shi Yong to ask about his hospitalization, but seeing the time, it was already late at night.

Don't disturb their rest as a couple.

I only hope Shi Yong gets better soon,

Let his body be healthy; that's more important than anything.

Tomorrow, I plan to make a trip to Niushiling. I'll check how the house construction is going, and incidentally tell Qian Niang about Li Ming's affairs, so she can rest easy.

Then, I'll go to Xue County to find Xixi and ask how her investigation at the Xue County Cultural History Museum is going.

I must tell Xixi that her boyfriend is a con artist, and urge her to break up with him quickly.

Thinking and thinking, I fell asleep.

I slept until dawn.

Dawn broke, I rubbed my eyes,

I got up from bed, a new day began again,

Whether it's sunny or rainy, we must keep a good mood.

After washing up, I left the room; I wanted to go downstairs to exercise, run a bit,

Then go eat.

After running a lap outside the hotel, I broke a slight sweat and returned to the hotel.

As soon as I entered the hotel, I saw Hou Laoban waiting for me.

At this early hour, what does Hou Laoban have waiting for me?

"Jianqiang, you're back, you got up so early to train; that's why you're so healthy—it's all from running. Invite me tomorrow too, and we'll run together," Hou Laoban said with a smile.

"Vegetarians just rest and don't run; have you ever seen that monk who lifts iron every day and spends his time in seated meditation and chanting? Am I right, Hou Laoban?" I said with a smile.

"Jianqiang, the monks at Shaolin Temple still practice boxing. You, on the other hand, deliberately refuse to run with me. Fine, I won't force you to run together either."

"Jianqiang, who was that beautiful woman yesterday? She has a pretty strong temper. How did you seduce her?" Hou Laoban asked.

I guessed that Hou Laoban was asking about Yang Tao.

He was waiting for me just to inquire about Yang Tao,

I guess this Hou Laoban must have stayed up all night without sleep.

"What, Hou Laoban, you have an interest in her—she's a foreigner. Hou Laoban, what did Zhang say that day, telling you to curb your desires, otherwise it could be fatal.

You haven't fallen for her, have you?"

"What? In the past I definitely would have had thoughts, but now it's truly impossible; the heart is willing but the strength is lacking.

I came this early just to find out who this woman really is." Hou Laoban looked at me and deliberately lowered his voice to ask.

"Hou Laoban, her name is Yang Tao."

"Oh, so that's Yang Tao. Jianqiang, I get it. I told you this woman wasn't ordinary, now I see why.

Actually, over the past two days, Second Master Wen asked me to keep an eye out; a woman named Yang Tao came to Zaocheng.

I paid special attention, but never noticed.

I didn't expect that she would be together with brother Jianqiang.

"How did you come to know Yang Tao?" Hou Laoban asked with a smile.

"Hou Laoban, you should know Director Qi.

He retired, and after retirement he went abroad,

When he went abroad, he took Yang Tao with him,

My relationship with Director Qi, you should understand." I said to Hou Laoban.

"Understood, of course I understand; we can't make the story too explicit.

Alright, now I know. I reported to Second Master Wen, saying that Yang Tao arrived and is with you." Hou Laoban said, squinting.

"Fine. There's nothing to hide. Tell Mr. Wen; if there's anything, let him ask me directly.

Yang Tao has arrived.

"Those who are after money from me," I said, then walked from the lobby and pressed the elevator.

I don't want to chat much with someone like Hou Laoban. Talking too much could lead to trouble.

Whatever Hou Laoban still wanted to say, I was already inside the elevator.

After I returned to my room,

I found Zhao Xiaohua's phone number and dialed it,

Zhao Xiaohua answered quickly,

"Brother, this early?"

"Xiaohua, today Li Ming and He Qing are going to work at Da Heng Group; you should arrange jobs for the two of them.

By the way, let Xiao Shitou know that the house from last time is for Li Ming,

so that the couple can move in."

I gave the instructions to Zhao Xiaohua.

Zhao Xiaohua said over the phone, "Alright, brother, I understand. I'll handle the work matters; for Li Ming, I've already decided, he'll be the logistics manager, and his wife in the planning department. Both are relatively easy jobs.

As for the house, I told Xiao Shitou that as soon as Li Ming arrives, I'll give him the key."

Hearing Zhao Xiaohua's arrangement, I felt at ease.

It seems Zhao Xiaohua still follows my orders.

Now I have no worries.

"Xiaohua, that'll do. All right, if anything comes up, we'll contact each other by phone."

"Alright, goodbye, brother," Zhao Xiaohua said.