My Taoist buddy has practiced surrogacy

Chapter 1327 Superb

Let the world sigh at the greatness and beauty of love.

Zhou Xing speculated: "Could it be that the murderer used a weapon with a sharp blade?"

Ling Xue nodded in agreement: "It's possible. Let's look carefully to see if there are any other clues."

They found a broken arrow in the corner of the room. Ling Xue picked up the arrow and thought for a moment: "It seems that the murderer may be a person who is good at archery."

Zhou Xing continued, "Then we can start from this aspect and check for those people in the city who are good at archery."

After some investigation, they locked on several suspects. One of them was Wang Qiang, a rival of the rich businessman. Wang Qiang ran a shop, but his business was not as good as the rich businessman's. He had always been jealous of the rich businessman.

Moreover, someone saw Wang Qiang wandering around the door of a wealthy merchant on the night of the incident.

Zhou Xing and Ling Xue led the detectives to arrest Wang Qiang. However, Wang Qiang was well prepared, holding a bow and arrow, and resisted stubbornly.

"Don't even think about catching me!" Wang Qiang shouted arrogantly.

"Wang Qiang, you have no way to escape, just surrender!" Ling Xue shouted.

Wang Qiang sneered, pulled the crossbow and shot at them. Zhou Xing reacted quickly, stood in front of Ling Xue, and blocked the arrow with his sword.

Afterwards, they had a fierce fight with Wang Qiang. Although Wang Qiang was an excellent archer, his close combat ability was no match for Zhou Xing. Zhou Xing pressed forward step by step and finally subdued Wang Qiang.

After interrogation, Wang Qiang confessed to his crime. It turned out that he had carefully planned the murder in order to obtain the property of the wealthy businessman. He thought he could hide it from the world, but he did not expect that he was eventually discovered by Ling Xue and Zhou Xing.

As the case was solved, the relationship between Ling Xue and Zhou Xing became stronger. They realized the importance of each other in each other's hearts and no longer quarreled over some small conflicts.

However, just as their relationship was heating up, a bigger crisis quietly approached.

Just then, her cell phone rang. It was Zhou Xing calling. Hearing Zhou Xing's familiar voice, Ling Xue cried even harder.

"Zhou Xing, what should I do? I feel like I can't hold on any longer."

"Don't cry, Ling Xue. It's normal to encounter difficulties. You have to believe in your abilities. You are such a good designer, you can definitely find a solution to the problem." Zhou Xing comforted.

"But I really don't know what to do..." Ling Xue said choking.

"Don't be anxious, take your time. You can sort out the problems first, and then discuss countermeasures with your team members. I believe you can overcome the difficulties." Zhou Xing encouraged.

With Zhou Xing's comfort and encouragement, Ling Xue regained her spirits. She adjusted her mindset, actively communicated and coordinated with customers, and worked hard to solve the problems encountered in the project. After a period of hard work, the project finally got on track.

While Ling Xue was busy abroad, Zhou Xing was not idle at home. He continued to work hard and learn some new skills and knowledge. He signed up for a construction project management training course, hoping to improve his abilities through learning. In the training course, Zhou Xing met many like-minded friends. They exchanged experiences and shared their thoughts, and Zhou Xing learned a lot of valuable knowledge and experience.

One day, the training class organized a field trip. Zhou Xing and other trainees came to a large construction site under construction. Here, they could see the application of advanced construction technology and management methods. Zhou Xing carefully observed every detail and humbly asked questions to the engineers on site.

An experienced engineer saw Zhou Xing's seriousness and eagerness to learn, so he took the initiative to talk to him.

"Young man, are you interested in construction?" asked the engineer.

"Yes, I have been working in this field." Zhou Xing replied.

"Well, I noticed that you were very careful during the inspection and asked a lot of questions. Have you ever thought about developing to a higher level?" the engineer asked again.

"Of course I've thought about it, but I think it might be a bit difficult with my current education and cultural level." Zhou Xing said with some inferiority.

“In fact, academic qualifications are not the only limiting factor. As long as you have rich practical experience and a spirit of continuous learning and progress, you can also achieve great success in the field of construction.” Zhou Xing was deeply inspired by the engineer’s words.

"Thank you, I will try my best." Zhou Xing said gratefully.

Since then, Zhou Xing has worked harder to learn and delve into construction engineering knowledge. He uses his spare time to read a lot of professional books and literature, and also participates in some online learning courses. His goal is to become an excellent construction project manager. As time goes by, Ling Xue's projects abroad have entered the critical implementation stage. She is busy on the construction site almost every day, supervising the construction progress, checking the quality of the project, and coordinating the relationship between all parties. Although it is hard, she has never complained. She knows that this is a rare opportunity and a challenge for herself. And Zhou Xing is constantly improving himself in China. His efforts have paid off. He stood out in an internal assessment of the company and was promoted to assistant construction project manager. This means that he will have more opportunities to participate in important projects to exercise his abilities.

In the prosperous capital, the Prime Minister's Mansion is like a towering castle, majestic and solemn. However, behind this seemingly glamorous appearance, there are unknown secrets and stories.

Zhou Xing, the third son of the Prime Minister's Mansion, has been weak and sickly since childhood. He has a delicate face and deep eyes, revealing a sense of intelligence and tenacity. However, he is weak and often stays on the sickbed, as if a breeze can blow him down. He is trapped in the mansion all day long, unable to play in the streets and alleys like other children. He can only look up at the outside world through the window in this small place, with a heart full of desire and longing for the unknown.

Ling Xue was originally an ordinary girl from the countryside. Her family made a living by growing flowers. She had a unique feeling and understanding for flowers and plants since she was a child. Due to fate, her hometown encountered an accident and her parents died. She came to the capital city alone and by chance, she entered the Prime Minister's Mansion and became a gardener in the mansion. She was born fresh and refined, just like the wild flowers blooming in the fields, simple and full of vitality. She carefully took care of the sea of ​​flowers in the Prime Minister's Mansion every day. Whether it was the delicate roses or the elegant daisies, they all bloomed in the most gorgeous posture under her careful care.

It was a spring afternoon, and the sun shone through the mottled leaves into the garden of the Prime Minister's Mansion. As usual, Zhou Xing, supported by his maid, came to the garden to get some fresh air. He sat in the pavilion, quietly looking at the colorful flowers in front of him, but a trace of loneliness rose in his heart. At this time, Ling Xue was squatting beside him, concentrating on pruning the branches, and the scissors in her hands were shining in the sun. Inadvertently, she looked up and her eyes met Zhou Xing's. At that moment, time seemed to freeze. A trace of surprise and tenderness flashed in Zhou Xing's eyes, while Ling Xue lowered her head shyly, her cheeks slightly flushed.

From that day on, their eyes would always meet inadvertently. Zhou Xing would often find excuses to come to the garden, either to admire the flowers or to recite poems, but in fact, it was to see Ling Xue more. And Ling Xue would secretly pay attention to Zhou Xing's movements while taking care of the flowers and plants, and gradually a different feeling would arise in her heart.

One morning, it suddenly began to drizzle. Ling Xue still came to the garden early, ready to put up a rainproof trellis for the flowers and plants before the rain stopped. Zhou Xing heard the news of the rain, and was worried about whether Ling Xue would get wet. Despite his physical discomfort, he insisted on coming to the garden with an umbrella.

"Miss Lingxue, be careful not to catch a cold." Zhou Xing said softly, handing the umbrella to Lingxue. Lingxue looked up and saw Zhou Xing's clothes soaked by the rain. She was touched and distressed, and hurriedly said, "Third Master, why did you come out? Go back and rest, I won't get wet."

Zhou Xing shook his head and said with a smile, "I'm fine, I was just worried about you." As he said that, he started to work with Ling Xue, helping her build the scaffolding. Their hands touched each other inadvertently, and they both felt a hint of warmth and heartbeat.

As time went by, their friendship grew stronger. However, the good times didn't last long. The eldest and second sons of the Prime Minister's Mansion noticed something strange between Zhou Xing and Ling Xue. The eldest son was jealous by nature. He thought that Zhou Xing, as a sickly child, had no right to receive more care from his father, and now he was so close to a lowly gardener. He was very dissatisfied. The second son had coveted Ling Xue's beauty for a long time, and when he saw Zhou Xing's close relationship with her, he felt resentful.

The eldest son found his father and exaggerated Zhou Xing's faults, saying that he put his mind on a gardener, was not doing his job, and was a disgrace to the reputation of the Prime Minister's Mansion. After hearing this, the Prime Minister was furious and sent someone to call Zhou Xing to his study.

"Zhou Xing, do you realize your mistake?" the prime minister asked sternly.

Zhou Xing was bewildered, not knowing why his father was so angry. He mustered up the courage to say, "Father, I don't know what I did wrong."

The prime minister snorted coldly and said, "How dare you quibble! As the third son of the prime minister's mansion, you should concentrate on your studies and serve the country in the future. Instead, you hang out with a gardener all day long. How disgraceful!"

Zhou Xing was shocked, and he quickly explained: "Father, Miss Ling Xue and I just admire each other, there is nothing wrong."

The prime minister was furious and slammed the table and stood up: "Appreciation? Don't try to argue! I have decided to confine you to the palace for three months and ask you to reflect on your behavior. If you do anything beyond the rules again, I will not let you off easily!"

Zhou Xing was filled with grievance and helplessness. He knew that his father's decision could not be changed, so he could only accept it silently. He was locked up in a small courtyard in the mansion, and spent his days reminiscing about his time with Ling Xue. When Ling Xue learned that Zhou Xing was under house arrest, she was extremely anxious, but she was powerless. She often hid in a corner alone in the dead of night and cried secretly, missing Zhou Xing.

The eldest and second sons were delighted to see Zhou Xing under house arrest. The second son thought this was a good opportunity to get close to Ling Xue, and he began to look for various excuses to find Ling Xue in the garden.

One day, Ling Xue was watering the flowers and plants when the second young master came over staggeringly.

"Miss Lingxue, how are you these days?" The second young master asked with a smile on his face.

When Ling Xue saw him, she felt a little disgusted, but she still replied politely: "Thank you for your concern, Second Young Master. I am fine."

The second young master narrowed his eyes, walked around Ling Xue, and said, "It's a pity that Miss Ling Xue is so beautiful and has to work in this garden all day. Why don't you go out with me? I'll take you to see the prosperity of the capital."

Ling Xue frowned slightly and refused, "Thank you for your kindness, Second Young Master, but I still need to take care of these flowers and plants and have no time to spare."

The second young master was not willing to give in, and reached out to pull Ling Xue's arm: "Let's go, don't spoil my fun."

Ling Xue shook his hand off and said angrily, "Second Young Master, please respect yourself! I already have someone I like, so please don't bother me anymore."

The second young master's face darkened when he heard this: "Humph, you are a gardener, what kind of person can you like? Could it be that sickly third brother? Do you think you can enter the Prime Minister's Mansion? It's just wishful thinking."

Ling Xue was so angry that she was shaking all over: "Second Young Master, please stop talking nonsense. The Third Young Master and I are sincere to each other. It is not your turn to slander us."

Just when the two were at a stalemate, the eldest son came over. When he saw the second son pestering Ling Xue, a smile of success flashed in his eyes.

"Second brother, what are you doing here? Don't bully a weak woman." The eldest son said hypocritically.

The second young master snorted, "Brother, I just wanted to take her out to relax, but she didn't know what was good for her."

The eldest son looked at Ling Xue and said with a fake smile: "Miss Ling Xue, if you know what's good for you, you should stay away from my third brother. Otherwise, you may not be able to be a stable gardener."

Ling Xue bit her lip and said firmly, "The Third Young Master and I have made up our minds, and we will not change because of your threats."

The eldest and second sons were furious when their threats failed. The eldest son secretly winked at the second son, and the two found an excuse to leave. Ling Xue looked at their departing backs, feeling vaguely uneasy, not knowing what was waiting for her.

A few days later, one night, Ling Xue was resting in her room when she suddenly heard a strange noise outside. She was startled and got up to check the window, only to find several dark figures quietly heading towards the yard where Zhou Xing lived. She was startled and had an ominous premonition. Without thinking too much, she put on her clothes and ran towards Zhou Xing's yard.

When she arrived, she saw that the shadows had already entered Zhou Xing's room. Zhou Xing was so frightened that he curled up in the corner of the bed, trembling.

"Who are you? What do you want to do?" Ling Xue shouted loudly.

One of the men in black sneered, "Hmph, little girl, don't mind your own business. Today we are ordered to teach the Third Young Master a lesson."

Ling Xue rushed forward regardless of everything and stood in front of Zhou Xing: "No! You can't hurt him!"

Seeing this, the man in black waved his hand, and several of his men surrounded Ling Xue. Although Ling Xue was powerless, she fought desperately to protect Zhou Xing. However, there were so many men in black that she gradually lost her strength. At this moment, Zhou Xing didn't know where he got the courage from. He struggled to get up from the bed, picked up a vase beside him, and threw it at the man in black.

The leader of the men in black saw that the situation was not good and was afraid that things would get out of hand, so he waved his hand and said, "Retreat!" Several men in black hurriedly fled the room.

Ling Xue hurried to Zhou Xing's side and checked his injuries: "Third Master, how are you? Are you injured?"

Zhou Xing looked at Ling Xue's worried eyes, his heart filled with emotion and guilt.