Chapter 160: Home Everywhere

At the seaside stood an extremely beautiful villa; Xiao Ming brought several children to its front, and when they saw his assistant pull out a key to open it, the kids were so astonished their jaws nearly dropped.

They knew this was definitely another property of Xiao Ming.

They couldn't help wondering whether Xiao Ming owned a house in every corner of the world.

This must be what they call "having a home everywhere."

"Dad, this place is too beautiful."

After entering, the children excitedly went to the floor-to-ceiling window to view the outside scenery, each face beaming with bright smiles.

"I had someone buy this a few years ago; actually, this is my first time staying here, and it feels fine. We came in a rush, so the servants hadn't had time to tidy up, but now it's cleaned up—you can play to your heart's content here."

Xiao Ming smiled gently, saying that whenever he faced the children, his heart would turn completely soft.

Being with the children was when his temper was at its best in his life.

Afterwards, the children followed the servants to their respective rooms, rested for a few hours, and by then the sky outside was growing dark.

"Dad, we want to go play at that little market over there; when we arrived we saw how lively it was." Xiao Yuchun tugged at Xiao Ming's arm, acting coquettishly.

Seeing his two daughters and daughter-in-law Geng Jing Shu looking happy, Xiao Ming couldn't bear to refuse: "All right, just stay safe—you two need to look after your sister-in-law, got it?"

These children were all visiting Cherry Blossom Country for the first time; young people are naturally interested in new things, and he could understand that.

In Cherry Blossom Country, many luxury goods are of high quality, and girls have no resistance to them whatsoever.

In the past, Xiao Jingrou and Xiao Yuchun wouldn't even have dared to go take a look, simply because they were too poor.

But now it's different—they have Xiao Ming, this wealthy tycoon father, as their backing; anything they like can be brought home.

Their father isn't short of money, and as long as they're happy, he won't say a word.

When the girls went out to play, Xiao Ming worried and arranged for bodyguards to follow them, while he and his son Xiao Yunzhe stayed outside the villa, enjoying the beautiful sunset and the comfort brought by the sea.

"Dad, those women keep looking our way, seeming eager to make a move." At that moment, Xiao Yunzhe saw many women in the distance continually glancing at them, occasionally throwing a flirtatious glance.

"Huh?" Xiao Ming followed his gaze over, but he only gave a brief glance before withdrawing his eyes.

With an indifferent expression.

When he bought this seaside villa, he also purchased the usage rights to the nearby beach within about a kilometer; without his permission, no one dares to appear within his territory.

That's why those women only flirt with Xiao Yunzhe from afar and never dare to approach him directly.

"Those women are just like the ones who go to bars to hunt for rich men."

Put bluntly, they have no feelings; they only want money, luxury goods, and so on.

"Really?" Xiao Yunzhe was quite surprised; he had previously thought they were charming exotic women with alluring foreign allure.

Bringing up this topic with his father, he inexplicably felt a bit embarrassed.

However, Xiao Ming remained calm; they're just men, ordinary worldly folks—seeing a beautiful woman, they naturally want to glance twice, which is only human.

"Yun Zhe, I can guarantee that if those women get even a glance of approval from you, they'll swarm over and flatter you in every way." Xiao Ming glanced at his son and said with a smile.

Xiao Yunzhe froze, then hurriedly explained: "Dad, I don't have that kind of courage; Jing Shu never even considered leaving me when I hit rock bottom in life—she feels deep affection and loyalty toward me, and I would never betray her devotion."

"That's good to know—women who can share your blessings are a dime a dozen, but those who can endure hardship with you are few. If you dare to let Jing Shu down, I won't let you off the hook." Xiao Ming nodded in satisfaction.

Hearing Xiao Ming's words, Xiao Yunzhe breathed a sigh of relief: "Hehe, Dad, you can set your mind completely at ease."

Afterwards, Xiao Ming and Xiao Yunzhe discussed some work matters, learned that the children would be dining out, and the two of them then had dinner themselves.

The two ate while chatting casually.

Xiao Yunzhe rarely had a chance to chat so freely with his father; Xiao Ming's words benefited him greatly.

Until nine o'clock in the evening, the girls returned to the villa in high spirits.

Xiao Ming saw the bodyguards he had sent to protect the girls, their hands full of various shopping bags, and he smiled helplessly: "Are you tired?"

"Not tired at all—that market was a blast; if it weren't already late, we wouldn't want to come back yet!" Xiao Yuchun said playfully.

Xiao Jingrou and Geng Jing Shu exchanged a glance and also laughed.

Seeing them having fun, Xiao Ming also felt his mood improve.

Especially Geng Jing Shu—her parents both have jobs, and she used to think her family was all right, but compared to the Xiao Family, there's simply no basis for comparison.

Previously, she had no worries about food or clothing, yet she didn't even dare to dream of such luxury goods.

But ever since Xiao Ming met her family, although she and Xiao Yunzhe aren't married yet, he has always treated her as one of the family, granting her the same benefits as his three siblings.

Going out shopping for things was as if money were no object.

"Look, your feet are all red, yet you say you're not tired—there's a foot massage place not far from here; you three get ready, and I'll take you for a massage in a bit." Xiao Ming glanced at the girls' feet; Geng Jing Shu, suspecting something, was wearing flat shoes, which were a little better.

Little Xiao Jingrou and Xiao Yuchun were wearing high heels, and their feet were red.

"Mm-hmm!" The girls had walked so long that claiming they weren't tired was a lie; hearing Xiao Ming's suggestion, they all became delighted, quickly prepared, and the whole family set out happily.

"Whoa! Dad, this is too enjoyable." Xiao Yuchun, who always talks a lot, noticing that the fatigue in her feet had eased considerably, hurriedly told Xiao Ming.

"Huh? What's that place for?" Xiao Yuchun, who was seated by the window, turned her head and saw not far away a venue that looked very lively, but seemed different from other entertainment spots.

Xiao Ming followed her gaze over: "That place, it's a gambling den; the sign outside is just a front."

"What?" the children exclaimed, their faces shocked!

Gambling, to them, was an extremely terrifying place; they'd heard of countless people losing everything to it.

Over the past twenty-plus years of hardship, they had become extremely sensitive to that word.