Sorry, I'm a cultivator.

Thinking of this, Jiang Xuetang tentatively asked, "You wouldn't want the three of us to live under the same roof, would you?"

Jiang Yingluo's expression subtly changed: "Absurd! Utter nonsense! Is that how I taught you?!"

"Then you should back out!" Jiang Xuetang said matter-of-factly. "You're a mother now, and he's Wan Zhao's brother. Wan Zhao is an empress. Do you think she would let a single woman with a daughter become her brother's wife?"

This is a reality you have to face, and one you cannot solve!

"But I'm different," Jiang Xuetang said smugly. "I'm a perfect match for him!"

Jiang Yingluo smiled noncommittally: "Is this the first thing you did after you came back?"

"This is very important!" Jiang Xuetang sat back down on the sofa: "You've finally gotten over this mental hurdle? I'm quite the martial artist..."

"No wonder I've had a bad feeling these past two days." Jiang Yingluo rubbed her temples. "So that's what it was about."

"Jiang Xuetang!" Jiang Yingluo's tone changed: "Stop your little thoughts. Your relationship with him was just an accident, nothing more!"

Don't think that just because you're my daughter I have to pamper you, indulge you, and give in to you. Absolutely not in this matter!

At this moment, Jiang Yingluo's eyes were full of the authority of a CEO: "I call the shots in the entire Jiang family. What I give you is yours. If I don't give it to you, you can't take it!"

As for the practical problems we need to face, that's between the two of us, and it's none of your business!

"You don't mind?" Jiang Xuetang asked back, "Really not at all?"

Jiang Yingluo's eyes flickered. How could she not mind?

Living under the same roof in the future, and with Xue Tang also liking him, how could the three of them not feel awkward in their interactions?

Judging from Xue Tang's current behavior, it's impossible to give up. Xing Zhou would also feel awkward facing her, and as her mother, she would have to be constantly on guard against any bold moves Xue Tang might make.

Furthermore, given that his strength is inferior to these two, even if something really happened between them, what could he possibly see once the barrier is opened?

Even if you can't see it, you'll probably keep doubting it, and doubt is the biggest problem in a relationship.

Once this rift is opened, it can never be repaired. In the end, it will only cause my relationship with Xingzhou to dance on the edge of a precipice, and ultimately...

They fell into the abyss.

Because neither of them is someone who compromises easily.

The young and promising Li Xingzhou had his pride, and he was also proud of being the president of Xingchen Group...

"You still care!"

Jiang Xuetang looked into Jiang Yingluo's captivating eyes: "But I don't care what your past relationship was like. After all, it's in the past, and nobody knows about it. I..."

"Impossible!" Jiang Yingluo interrupted her, "Don't even think about it. You think I'm with..."

"He'll take responsibility!" Seeing that Jiang Yingluo was unmoved, Jiang Xuetang resorted to her ultimate weapon: "He said he'd take responsibility!"

Jiang Yingluo's breath hitched: "Take responsibility? To whom? Me? Or you?"

"It's definitely me!"

Jiang Xuetang smiled smugly: "Mom, Xingzhou is very loyal and devoted; he's a real responsible guy!"

"Nonsense!" Jiang Yingluo's eyes turned cold: "This is purely something you made up in your head!"

"Don't believe me?" Jiang Xuetang took out her phone: "Then call him home and we'll confront him!"

Let's see who he ultimately chooses!

Jiang Yingluo looked at the phone in Jiang Xuetang's hand and suddenly felt that her phone was Schrödinger's cat at this moment.

The outcome depends entirely on whether or not to call the boat over.

Seeing Jiang Xuetang's confident expression, Jiang Yingluo suddenly felt a little reluctant to make the call.

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Chapter 140 In the President's Office

Tianqi Island, Xingchen Building.

Sitting in her office chair, Jiang Yingluo faced the floor-to-ceiling window, her legs crossed, holding a cup of black tea and gazing absently at the scenery outside.

It should have been a happy thing for my daughter Xuetang to return safely, but the fact that she still acts like she wants to steal my man is really a headache.

Jiang Yingluo may not care about worldly opinions and is willing to find a way to face Jiang Wanzhao, but as Xuetang said, does she really not mind?

Not minding living under the same roof... How could I not mind?

Jiang Yingluo also understood that the reason she minded was because of her own weakness.

Because he couldn't possibly know whether Xingzhou and Xuetang were secretly having an affair without his knowledge.

Because I didn't know, I was concerned and anxious, which is why I didn't invite Li Xingzhou to my home last night.

Because we don't know if he's telling the truth or lying, and we don't know what his actual actions will be.

As the president of Xingchen Group, Jiang Yingluo has seen far too many hypocritical people.

Jiang Yingluo was willing to believe Li Xingzhou, but she didn't trust her precious daughter, nor did she trust whether Xingzhou could maintain his composure in the long run, given Xuetang's deliberate seduction.

Because of this uncertainty, Jiang Yingluo doesn't know how to face Li Xingzhou.

The thought of Li Xingzhou's lingering expression that she had seen that night made her feel even worse.

If a man can't get enough to eat at home, will he go out and cheat on his wife?

Jiang Yingluo pursed her red lips. Li Xingzhou was young and vigorous, and she herself was in the prime of her life. Logically speaking, they should have been the perfect match, but in front of him, she felt like a little girl who had just started out.

Although I am indeed a newcomer, could the difference in skill level lead to such a large difference in physical strength?

Jiang Yingluo was actually willing to acknowledge the difference in physical strength caused by the difference in their cultivation levels, but neither of them used spiritual power during their intimate moments.

Even though boating is a form of physical exercise, I also do other forms of exercise to maintain my figure, such as yoga and jogging...

My body is both flexible and resilient, yet I can't get anyone to do it.

Logically speaking, shouldn't I be the one who can't fully enjoy myself at this age?

Jiang Yingluo took a sip of black tea. Today, she was still wearing a classic black and white suit. Her legs were covered by transparent glass stockings under the skirt, and black patent leather high heels swayed lightly on her toes. Her legs occasionally crossed.

Her smooth, black hair was piled up at the back of her head in a neat bun. As she pondered important matters of life, she gained a touch of approachable gentleness and radiance, making her a truly rare beauty.

The recent lull in the coalition government's actions gave her some time today to think about Jin An and Xue Tang's situation, but she still couldn't come up with a solution.

To be fair, I wasn't the one in the wrong, so why should I have to think about this?

But the other woman happened to be Jiang Xuetang.

Perhaps it's because I'm used to being a mother, so even in this matter, I can't help but try to think of a suitable method.

But if we think about it rationally, if Xue Tang and I both went with Xing Zhou, many of our troubles would simply disappear.

Doubt, vigilance, panic... these emotions can all be resolved.

Moreover, such things were considered taboo in ancient times, let alone now.

However, if only three people know about it, no one will dare to speak out and embarrass the Jiang family...

Uh... isn't this just self-deception?

Besides, if she wasn't willing, Xue Tang was even less willing!

Jiang Yingluo sighed softly, and just then, there was a knock on the door.

She spun around in her chair, her expression slightly surprised. There shouldn't be anything important coming up this morning; Lin Qin could handle those things too.

"Enter."

As Jiang Yingluo stood up, she said succinctly.

As the door opened, Jiang Yingluo saw a familiar figure—

It was none other than Li Xingzhou!

Jiang Yingluo was surprised that Li Xingzhou would take the initiative to come to the company to find her, and she felt flustered for no reason, her heart beating slightly faster.

"Aunt Luo, did I disturb your work?"

Li Xingzhou closed the door and walked towards Jiang Yingluo.

"No." After a brief moment of panic, Jiang Yingluo's excellent adaptability calmed her down: "This is the first time you've come to the company to see me."

"Wherever you are, that's where I'll look."

Li Xingzhou stopped in front of Jiang Yingluo with a smile and naturally put his arm around her waist: "I just came back from the Eternal Night Realm not long ago, and I thought I should come and see you first."

Feeling the warmth of Li Xingzhou's large hand, Jiang Yingluo stiffened and glanced guiltily towards the door: "This is the company, don't get handsy..."

Despite saying that, she made no attempt to push Li Xingzhou away.

"I miss you," Li Xingzhou said softly. "Lin Qin isn't an oblivious secretary."

"You've only been gone a few days, do you really miss me that much?"

Jiang Yingluo stared intently at Li Xingzhou: "Is there something you want to tell me?"

“Yes.” Li Xingzhou didn’t hide anything: “Xuetang and I… although it was out of necessity, things that should have happened and shouldn’t have happened did happen.”

He paused, then changed the subject: "Olivia's goal is to use Xue Tang to deal with me, to turn me into her son."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Yingluo, whose attention had been focused on Li Xingzhou's explanation, suddenly felt her mind go blank: "W-what?"

"Let you...be her son?" Jiang Yingluo stared blankly at Li Xingzhou: "Adopted son?"

"Make me her son by blood."

"Wait, let me sort this out..." Jiang Yingluo looked at Li Xingzhou in disbelief, feeling like she was listening to gibberish.

Olivia is a vampire, and Li Xingzhou is a human. Does Olivia want the unrelated Li Xingzhou to become her son?

Even if vampires are good at manipulating blood, genes aren't just related to blood, are they?

Is it possible to turn a stranger into your own son?

So, going back to the drawing board for a fresh start?

Li Xingzhou said to himself, "She used Xue Tang to set up a bloodline array, and completed the initiation of the bloodline through the interaction and fusion between the life origins, so that I would call her Mom."

The fundamental reason is that the upper-class vampire nobles have absolute control over their bloodline offspring, so even if I am stronger than her, I can only obey her.

"The reason she kidnapped Xue Tang was not to force her to have a relationship with me and then cause conflict between me and you. What she did seemed to be to make Xue Tang feel lustful, but in fact, she used her to collect my essence."