Villains: Starting with the Landlady

"I cooked today, so I let her go home."

Qi Yuan held his chopsticks, hesitant to eat. Mei Ya said irritably, "What's wrong? Will your wife's cooking poison you?"

"No, no, I'll eat it, I'll eat it!"

With a death-defying expression on his face, Qi Yuan picked up a piece and ate it, then sprayed it all over the table!

Oh well, I'll have to order takeout again tonight!

Chapter 40 Aerobics

The ending was naturally a takeout delivery, but not a regular fast food delivery; it was a phone call to a restaurant to have it delivered.

Maya's face was frighteningly cold, and she ignored Qi Yuan's repeated attempts to befriend her.

Although the food she cooked was indeed not very good, it was the culmination of several hours of hard work, and it was ruined by Qi Yuan, so of course she was very angry.

"My dear wife, I was wrong!"

Qi Yuan smiled apologetically. He wasn't afraid of his wife, but his guilt and respect for Mei Ya made him set aside his identity as a boss and try to hold her hand, but he didn't succeed.

"Your takeout is here, eat up!"

Seeing that Lingyun and Qi Jingjing had brought the food, Meiya muttered something, cleared away the plates, and put the delicious ingredients on the table.

Qi Yuan chuckled, but after finishing his meal, he glanced at the time and stood up, saying, "I'm leaving now, I have something to do!"

"What do you want?" Although Maya was still angry, they had been married for over 20 years and had developed a familial bond, so she naturally wanted him to stay home more.

"Honey, I've been really busy at work lately..."

"Dad, you've been busy for two months!" Qi Jingjing was also somewhat dissatisfied, which deepened her suspicions about her father's disloyalty.

Looking at his wife, daughter, and Ling Yun, Qi Yuan finally just smiled and said, "Young Master Ling, I'm sorry, I have to go now. As for Jingjing and Xiaoya, they'll be busy this month. After the National Day holiday, when they're really free, I'll take you on a trip, okay?"

"Go on, go on, go on. Look how anxious you are. Stop making empty promises."

Maya got up and started clearing the dishes, while Qi Jingjing pouted, looking unhappy.

Qi Yuan picked up his briefcase, glanced at his watch, hurriedly got into his car outside, and drove towards the company.

His company was indeed very busy and facing a huge challenge; if it couldn't overcome it, it might collapse. Although he wasn't on the guest list for Su Qingya's banquet, he still shamelessly managed to get an invitation, aiming to expand his network. He had the support of the Sun family, but they were making exorbitant demands. Just when he was at his wit's end, he discovered that Ling Yun was actually related to his daughter—a stroke of good luck.

If we reveal Ling Yun's relationship with his daughter to certain people, they will probably back down.

Even the Sun family, not to mention Su Qingya, and even Ling Yun who has no real power, they dare not offend.

In the capital, who doesn't know that Ling Yun is the Su family's favorite? Although they still don't know Ling Yun's true origins.

After Qi Yuan left, Qi Jingjing lost interest, while Mei Ya kept a straight face and silently washed the dishes.

"Mom, could Dad be having an affair...?"

Qi Jingjing followed her into the kitchen to help her with the work, and whispered something in her ear.

"Who told you this nonsense?" Maya found it amusing. What would someone want from having a mistress?

I consulted so many hospitals and visited numerous renowned doctors, even seeking out mystical remedies in the mountains, but nothing worked. Fortunately, something did help; in the end, I conceived Qi Jingjing through IVF and carried her for ten months. How could I possibly have the ability to find a mistress?

Moreover, Maya was confident in herself. Although Qi Yuan had never touched her body, it was ultimately his own fault; he was just too ashamed to face her.

"I think so too. Mom, you're so beautiful, why would Dad want to find someone else!"

Qi Jingjing hugged her waist with a grin, and Mei Ya also showed a hint of pride on her face.

"By the way, how is Lingyun?" Meiya naturally wouldn't reveal the truth about Qiyuan, and steered the conversation elsewhere.

"Hmm...very good," Qi Jingjing said after thinking for a moment.

What does "very good" mean?

"Wow, Mom, you're so blunt!" Qi Jingjing realized she was being too loud, so she quickly lowered her voice, glanced at Ling Yun sitting on the sofa looking at his phone, and said in a hoarse voice.

After everyone finished showering, they turned off the lights and went back to their rooms. Qi Jingjing went into her room and took a shower. As soon as she finished, she found that the showerhead was broken and she couldn't turn it off. In the end, Ling Yun went over and turned off the water valve connected to the showerhead to stop the water from flowing.

"The quality is terrible! It broke down after only a few years of use!"

"Don't you have a spare? I'll change it for you now."

"No, I don't." Qi Jingjing hugged his waist. "What should we do? Why don't you go to another room to wash up?"

"Going to other rooms again?"

Ling Yun was speechless.

Just then, Qi Jingjing's phone rang. It was her best friend calling. Helpless, he could only go to Mei Ya's room alone and knock on the door.

"Who?"

"it's me!"

Maya opened the door curiously and saw Lingyun covered in water stains. She asked in surprise, "What's wrong? Did you have a fight with Jingjing?"

"No, her showerhead is broken, so she can't take a shower... Um, is there another room where she can take a shower?"

There's a bathroom in the living room, but you can't take a shower there.

"My wife's room is locked, and I can't easily go in. Why don't you wash up here?"

It's perfectly normal for middle-aged couples to sleep in separate beds. After all, a kiss between a middle-aged couple can cause nightmares for several nights in a row. Lingyun didn't delve into this matter.

Maya opened the door wide, letting Ling Yun see her attire. Maya was wearing a green two-piece yoga outfit, a short-sleeved sports top and shorts, her body slightly sweaty, and the room filled with the unique fragrance of a mature woman.

Ling Yun was naturally too embarrassed to look at it too closely, so he could only turn his head slightly, say "Excuse me," and then go inside.

But in that fleeting glimpse, he noticed that Maya's figure was indeed quite good.

The TV in the room was showing a live broadcast, and Ling Yun exclaimed in surprise, "Are you doing aerobics?"

"That's right, as people get older, their physical condition can't compare to that of you young people. You've got a lot of flabby belly!"

Ling Yun turned his head, pretending to admire Mei Ya as he sized her up. Although her waist wasn't particularly slender, it was certainly not overweight, with only her flat stomach and navel exposed. Her two plump and long legs were very beautiful, exactly the "wine glass legs" that Ling Yun admired.

"You have a great figure, there's no excess fat anywhere!"

Hearing his praise, Maya's eyes crinkled with joy: "I've been following along for a year now, and I'm much better!"

After saying that, she took a clean bath towel from the cabinet: "You can use this to dry yourself, I don't have any other dry towels here."

"Okay, thank you!"

Ling Yun turned and walked into the bathroom.

After he closed the door, Maya continued dancing along with the live stream.

Chapter 41-3 Operation Begins

The entire capital city became lively.

Led by Xu Lu, the Chief Superintendent of Police of the Capital, and with the cooperation of numerous law enforcement agencies, a precise strike was carried out on the previously agreed-upon location.

Inside Dingsheng Business KTV, Cao Wang on the top floor was discussing matters with several managers when suddenly an employee rushed in in a panic, his legs trembling and his words coming out in a gasp.

"Can't you see we're talking about something?"

Cao Wang slammed his fist on the table. He knew about Zhang Yang's execution and was just congratulating himself on getting rid of him early, hoping to teach the managers to behave themselves in the future, when he was interrupted.

"Boss, Director Liu is here!"

"Director Liu?"

Cao Wang shuddered. He was both afraid and resentful of the Huahai Road law enforcement bureau chief, whom he always tried to befriend but who was upright and incorruptible and ignored him. He never expected that the chief would actually come to him on his own initiative.

"Are you all here?"

A police officer shoved the henchman aside, and Liu Lanshan walked over with a smile, glancing at the gang leaders present: "Take them all away!"

"Director Liu, we're just trying to make a living, you're really..."

Cao Wang was about to say something when he saw the dark muzzle of a gun. He immediately broke out in a cold sweat and, along with several managers, squatted down with their hands on their heads, a move they performed with practiced ease.

"Cao Wang, we already know everything about you, so don't try to fool us anymore!"

Cao Wang's face was ashen; he knew that this was truly the end for him.

As he went downstairs, he saw countless people in uniforms, both men and women, arresting all the staff of his luxurious club. Many cars with blue and red lights were parked downstairs, and the employees were led inside, looking dejected.

"Reporting to Director Liu, all personnel at Dingsheng KTV have been successfully apprehended!"

Zheng Xi walked up to Liu Lanshan and saluted. The latter nodded, but still sighed silently, "Little Zheng, about what happened last time, the higher-ups have suspended you from your duties pending investigation..."

"I see."

Zheng Xi was a little sad, but she still stood up straight, ready to finish tonight's raid.

"Don't worry, you are the pride of our Huahai Road Law Enforcement Bureau. I will put in a good word for you."

"Thank you, Chief!"

Similar incidents were occurring simultaneously elsewhere; for example, the Lianchuan Law Enforcement Bureau in the Imperial Capital encountered Japanese citizens who were lurking in China and causing trouble.

"damn it!"

Director Wu Hui was also on the scene. He dodged a ricocheting bullet and was almost hit directly.

One of his subordinates was unfortunately shot in the arm, and his gun fell to the ground and slid to the side.

Seeing that they had hit their target, the enemy became bolder and even planned to launch a counter-encirclement and annihilation against them!

"Damn it, how can their firepower be so fierce!" Wu Hui cursed inwardly, but felt powerless against the approaching enemy. He had been too eager for quick success; he was over 40 years old and still charging to the front lines!

Just then, the cold-faced young man, drawn by the gunshot, saw the pistol that had fallen to his feet. He first exchanged a glance with Wu Hui next to him, and after realizing that the latter was a police officer, he immediately picked up the pistol.

Wu Hui was terrified and immediately grabbed his pistol and aimed it at the newcomer. However, the young man held the gun with both hands, pointed it upwards, and squatted down next to him against the wall.

"Don't worry, sir, I am a retired soldier."

Hearing this, Wu Hui breathed a slight sigh of relief, then said, "Young man, it's dangerous here. You should leave first..."

Before he could finish speaking, a bullet from the other side hit the corner of the wall, taking away a small piece of plaster.

Zhao Qian remained remarkably calm, though a surge of excitement welled up within him. He knew his chance had arrived!

Just as he was about to rush out to fight and show his abilities, a muffled sound suddenly came from not far away.

The bullets fired by the anti-materiel weapon accurately hit the Japanese soldier at the front, piercing through him and knocking down his comrades behind him!

"Bingou!" A woman on a nearby high-rise chewed bubble gum, pulled back the bolt, aimed, and fired again. She braced her shoulder against the butt of her rifle, and with the recoil, her proud chest trembled violently. In less than a few seconds, all eight of the opposing group lay in pools of blood.

"Big sister, this is the end. That Zhao Qian didn't do any good."

"Okay, be careful. You go help out elsewhere first. I'll leave this place to Second Sister Ruoxue."

"Roger that!"

Ling Mengxi put away the sniper rifle, placed it in the box, and then leaped between several tall buildings with the agility of a mountain deer.

[Congratulations, Master, on successfully intercepting Zhao Qian's major opportunity! Zhao Qian's luck value has been reduced by 150 points!]

Upon hearing the report, Ling Yun hugged Qi Jingjing and kissed her again.

Just as Wu Hui was about to check the situation, a tall, beautiful woman in black with long hair walked over.

"Director Wu, I am one of Inspector Xu's men. All eight Japanese nationals have been successfully killed. The credit is yours."

Ling Ruoxue smiled faintly at Wu Hui, then looked at Zhao Qian, whom she had once beaten to the point of amnesia, and casually added, "Also, let me give Director Wu a piece of advice: this guy has a long history of misconduct and was expelled from the team. You'd better watch out!"

After she finished speaking, she crossed her arms and stared coldly at Zhao Qian.

Zhao Qian harbored resentment, but he couldn't lash out. He looked at Wu Hui and the other law enforcement officers who had rushed over, and could only silently hand over his pistol.

"Thank you for your help!" Wu Hui nodded. "Everyone makes mistakes. It's good to admit your mistakes and correct them."

"Hmm." Ling Ruoxue remained noncommittal. It seemed that the big shot Zhao Qian might have originally befriended was Wu Hui. She glanced at Zhao Qian indifferently, then left gracefully, leaving everyone with a slender silhouette.

"Young man, thank you this time!"

Wu Hui instructed his subordinates to count the bodies, while Zhao Qian nodded indifferently. Wu Hui did not extend an olive branch as he had expected.

Late at night, the raid came to a successful conclusion.

Ling Yun looked at the sleeping Qi Jingjing, then sat on the bay window, staring at the brightly lit street scene outside, listening to their report.

"Boss, do you need me to find a chance to get rid of Zhao Qian?"