The Secret of the Yoga Club: The Women's Identity is Not Simple

"Among the properties left behind by Zuo Ning, the ones that can be found include the Keda Hotel, three nightclubs, five commercial properties, and two logistics transit stations. These are currently under seizure, and the court will auction them off in batches later."

"I can't eat it all by myself, nor do I need to. Keda Hotel is Zuo Ning's old lair, with the best location and facilities, and I want that. Tianlong Group has an existing team and experience in hotel management, so let's establish a new joint venture, with shares divided according to investment ratio. I'll take 60%, and you'll take 40%. As for the other nightclubs and commercial real estate, you can choose whichever you want first, and the rest are mine."

He Qianwen pushed the document in front of her over; it was a detailed joint venture plan that even included business forecasts for the next three years.

Shangguan Jinghong picked it up and flipped through it, inwardly admiring the woman's business acumen. Before Zuo Ning's case was even formally adjudicated and the asset disposal plan was still in the court files, He Qianwen had already completed the entire process of rebranding the Keda Hotel, building the management team, and forecasting profits over three years.

Tianlong provides the management team and brand resources, while Longlin provides the capital and local connections. The investment ratio and equity distribution between the two parties are clearly stated in the documents.

"Then it's settled. I'll have Brother Biao handle the court's asset auction, and Sister He will send her legal team to follow up on the contract details. Sister He will handle the brand rebranding and renovation plans for Keda, and I'll arrange the construction." After Shangguan Jinghong finished speaking, he handed the documents to Lin Feng for him to review.

Lin Feng glanced through the document, confirmed that the key terms were correct, and put it back on the table.

"Although Zuo Ning has many businesses, we can't have everything. Casinos and nightclubs are in the gray area; getting involved will inevitably lead to trouble sooner or later. This time, we'll only take the Keda Hotel and legitimate commercial real estate; let others take the rest. Only when our interests are aligned can our cooperation last."

He Qianwen raised her glass and clinked it against Shangguan Jinghong's, then held it out to Lin Feng. "Tianlong and Longlin are family. Lin Feng is my adopted brother; he calls me Sister He, so I accept him as a person. In the future, if there are any issues between the two families, we should discuss them before taking any action. The market in Hehai City is big enough; there's no need for internal strife."

The atmosphere during the rest of the meal was very harmonious, with no arguments and discussions mainly focused on the details of the collaboration. After dinner, He Qianwen suggested that they go back to the Zhuxi Hot Springs next week to relax, as they hadn't had a proper soak last time due to the rush of their trip. Lin Feng and Shangguan Jinghong both agreed.

He Qianwen placed a piece of crab roe tofu on Lin Feng's plate and told him not to work too hard since he had just started out, as he had lost weight recently. She said that when he came to her house later, she would cook a meal for him to help him recover.

After leaving the private restaurant, Shangguan Jinghong drove Lin Feng back to Baijinhai. The car drove through the streets of Hehai City in the night, the shadows of the streetlights flashing across the windshield.

She tapped her fingers lightly on the steering wheel, then suddenly spoke: "He Qianwen is someone worth getting to know better. She helped us not for the money, but for you. If I hadn't met you... I really don't want to think about what would have happened."

Lin Feng leaned back in the passenger seat and turned to look at her. Her profile was still as pale as ever in the dim light of the dashboard, but her spirits were much better than before. He smiled but didn't reply. If they really wanted to talk about it, the entanglement between them was already too complicated to explain.

In Platinum Sea's private pool, the water remained a clear blue. Outside the floor-to-ceiling windows lay the night view of Hehai City, with the lights of ships on the river moving slowly in the darkness.

Shangguan Jinghong emerged from the changing room, wearing a deep purple one-piece swimsuit. The design was simple and fitted, with crisscrossing thin straps on the back that accentuated the clean yet soft lines of her shoulders and neck. Her skin, which rarely saw the sun, shone with a delicate, porcelain-white luster under the warm yellow lights of the pool.

She went into the water first, leaned against the pool wall, tilted her head back, and closed her eyes. Her wet long hair clung to her shoulders, and water droplets slid down her collarbone and into her neckline.

Lin Feng changed into his swimming trunks and came out of the changing room, leaning against the pool wall next to her.

"After Zuo Ning fell, the underworld landscape was reshuffled. The vacant land in the east and south of the city has been hotly contested these past few days; yesterday, two groups even made a scene at the building materials market. I had Brother Biao handle it, and things have stabilized for now. I won't touch the gray market; from now on, I'll only do legitimate business. The billiard hall, foot massage parlor, logistics company, and Keda Hotel will all be operated as legitimate companies. Keda will be managed by He Qianwen's people, and you'll be in charge of Shuntong Logistics. I've got Wan Jingquan handling the expansion plan for the billiard hall. As for those commercial properties, we'll acquire them, renovate them, and rent them out as fixed assets for Longlin."

She paused, her voice softening, "When I had no one to rely on, I was always thinking about how to survive. Now that I have you all, I have even more to think about."

Lin Feng swam back and forth in the water, then leaned back against her, reaching out to tuck a stray wet strand of hair behind her ear. "From now on, we'll discuss the Dragon Scale matter together. You make the decisions, and I'll carry them out. Sister He is one of our own, so it's always good to listen to her opinions on business matters."

Shangguan Jinghong opened her eyes and turned her head to look at him. The pool steamed, and the warm light fell on her face, softening her usual coldness. She suddenly took two steps forward and stood in front of Lin Feng.

The pool water reached her chest. She gently placed her hand on Lin Feng's shoulder, stood on tiptoe, and kissed his lips.

The kiss carried the coolness of the pool water, yet concealed a long-suppressed burning passion. Her lips were cool, but the moment they touched, it was as if something ignited, all her usual calm and restraint dissipating in the steam.

When the kiss ended, she took a half step back and looked up at him. Water droplets slid down her eyelashes, dripped onto her collarbone, and slowly trickled down.

A faint blush rose on her cheeks, a tenderness rarely seen on her face. Her voice was soft yet earnest: "Lin Feng, with you here, I feel at ease with everything."

Lin Feng reached out and wrapped his arm around her waist, pulling her closer to him. His palm rested on her warm back, feeling her slight trembling. He lowered his head and placed a gentle kiss on her forehead, his voice deep and resonant: "I've always been here."

I carried her out of the water and walked to the lounge chair by the pool, where I took a dry towel and wrapped it around her slightly cool body.

The warm yellow light fell on the two of them. Outside the window was the deep darkness of night, but inside the room was filled with a peaceful warmth.