Villains: Starting with the Landlady

Ling Yun looked directly into her eyes and, seeing that she was still in a drunken stupor, breathed a sigh of relief: "You should get some rest."

After saying that, he pulled the woman's arm away, took the trash can and placed it next to her bed, then picked up the cup on the floor, washed it, and poured two glasses of water and placed them on the bedside table.

"I'm leaving first."

Seeing that she seemed to have fallen asleep, Ling Yun shook his head and walked straight out of the room.

After the door closed, Xiaona's voice rang in his ear.

[Congratulations, Master, on achieving the "Liu Xiahui" feat! Your willpower and mental resistance have been greatly enhanced, and you will no longer be easily deceived!]

"Huh? What kind of achievement is this?!"

No, the prerequisite for this achievement is that the woman tacitly agrees, but the man decisively and gentlemanly leaves, and considerately does things for her, among other factors.

"Acquiesce? She's so drunk, what nonsense is there in acquiescing?"

[Hmm, who said she was drunk? A beautiful woman and a boy she just met, even if it's because she's "approachable," does that mean she'd get completely drunk?]

"You mean..." Ling Yun recalled Zheng Xi's series of actions and suddenly realized something, "She's seducing me?"

Only she knows the answer.

Ling Yun glanced back at her security door, finding it hard to believe that her drunken, dazed appearance was all an act. No wonder she'd worked her way up from the bottom; her acting skills were truly astounding—far superior to Liu Hao's!

However, he hadn't really intended to make a move. Even if he could stay out of it, it would be a bit unreasonable to push over a drunk woman who had been suspended from her job because of him.

Zheng Xi, who was in the room, opened her eyes and let out a heavy breath, feeling a little ashamed of her audacity just now.

When Ling Yun hugged her, she almost couldn't help but gasp softly, but thinking of her career, she decided to go with the flow. Unexpectedly, Ling Yun didn't do anything.

Her intuition was always accurate, and she subconsciously felt that if something really happened between her and Ling Yun, it would probably bring her unexpected benefits.

But she was still unwilling to do so. She had her own pride and did not want to rely on men to achieve upward social mobility.

Ling Yun waited outside for Ling Yaxuan to come and pick him up. After thinking for a moment, he calmly asked, "Xiao Na, you could tell she was faking being drunk, why didn't you tell me?"

[Master, Xiaona will not warn you until you encounter danger or are about to achieve something, so as not to make you miss the opportunity.]

"Alright, I accept your explanation."

Ling Yun sat on a recliner on the platform outside. It was midday, and after the rush hour, the sun was scorching, so there were hardly any people around.

A short while later, Ling Yaxuan's car stopped in front of him, and Ling Yun opened the door and got in.

"Qingya?" Ling Yun was stunned when he saw the person in the back seat.

"Xiaoyun! What, you didn't expect it to be me?"

Su Qingya chuckled and pulled him into the back seat. She leaned close to Ling Yun's ear and whispered, "You're something else, finding such a beautiful female driver."

Ling Yun raised his hands in surrender.

Seeing his expression, Su Qingya guessed that he hadn't had any intimate contact with the dashing beauty in front of him. She had been genuinely startled when she saw a woman in uniform suddenly appear in the house, putting groceries into the refrigerator.

However, Ling Yaxuan seemed a bit aloof, but she spoke very politely and had a strong sense of affability. She explained things clearly in a few words and showed Ling Yun her WeChat chat history and call records.

"Yaxuan, are you having dinner at our house tonight?"

Su Qingya looked at Ling Yaxuan, who was focused on driving, and the latter shook his head: "I won't go, I have to leave first. Um, boss, can I borrow your car?"

The next sentence was naturally meant for Su Qingya, and Ling Yun understood and agreed.

After dropping the two off at the villa, Ling Yaxuan drove away. Ling Yun was about to go inside when he noticed Su Qingya staring at the car's taillights.

"Go inside. She's not reckless; the car will be fine."

“That’s not what I meant.” Su Qingya tucked her hair behind her ear. “I think this girl is quite nice. She’s very polite and has a good figure.”

"Why are you saying this?" Ling Yun was speechless.

"Although the background may be ordinary, in the future..."

"You're thinking really far ahead." Ling Yun pouted, opened the refrigerator, took out a drink, and took a sip.

"You're not in a hurry, but your Grandpa Su is already anxious." Su Qingya tossed her bag onto the sofa. It was still early, so there was no rush to cook. She enjoyed preparing hot meals for Lingyun, so she didn't hire a housekeeper; the high-tech robot vacuum cleaner was sufficient for cleaning.

When exactly is the old man's birthday?

"Soon, next Friday." She took the milk Lingyun brought, opened the package, and took a sip. "I'm going on a business trip tomorrow and won't be home. Take care of yourself. By the way, be careful."

Ling Yun naturally knew what kind of safety she was referring to, and with a slight pursed lip, sat down beside her: "Where are you going?"

Chapter 47 Turmoil [Bonus Chapter for Boss Zhuifeng]

"Go abroad and see South Vietnam."

"What are you going there for?" Ling Yun asked, a hint of worry in his voice. "Is it absolutely necessary?"

“South Vietnam has a pretty good relationship with us now, and they offer great incentives for us to set up businesses there.” Su Qingya tried to explain in simple terms. “Moreover, labor is cheap there, with hourly wages only one-tenth of ours. I plan to open many factories there directly.”

This is true. Currently, China is the top country on Earth, and the hourly wage for a normal worker is around 50 China currency, while in South Vietnam it is only 5 China currency.

Ling Yun wasn't very good at business, and since it sounded alright, he could only nod and ask, "By the way, how many days are you going to be gone?"

"Anyway, I'll be back before your Grandpa Su's birthday, and then I'll drive you there."

"Okay, I'll do whatever you want."

Ling Yun was very satisfied. He nestled on the sofa and played on his phone while listening to Ling Ruoxue report on Zhao Qian's situation.

Zhao Qian is currently in a state of idleness, but he has managed to make a living by pawning some antiques he obtained from his master.

Meanwhile, inside the Imperial Capital Law Enforcement Headquarters building, Superintendent Xu was holding a meeting with his subordinates to summarize the results of last night's operation.

"...Comrade Wu Hui faced the most dangerous situation here, but he successfully led his team to kill eight armed criminals, which deserves praise!"

The other bureau chiefs applauded, but while they smiled outwardly, they were secretly cursing inwardly. It was highly likely that Old Wu would be promoted.

After the meeting, Wu Hui went into Xu Lu's office alone.

"Superintendent Xu, thank you so much for last night!"

"Thank me?" Xu Lu was somewhat confused by his words.

Seeing that no one was around, Wu Hui leaned over and said, "Didn't you send people to assist me last night? Those eight criminals were all killed by anti-materiel sniper rifles. Our bureau doesn't have such weapons!"

Xu Lu had been wanting to ask about this, and frowned upon hearing it.

"What happened? Explain everything clearly!"

Wu Hui also realized that things might not be so simple, and quickly recounted the whole story from beginning to end.

"A tall woman, dressed in black, but I couldn't see her face clearly?"

Xu Lu frowned and pondered for a moment before continuing, "I understand. This matter will be investigated thoroughly. You haven't told anyone else, have you?"

"no!"

"Okay, you can go out now!"

"Hey, okay!"

After Wu Hui left, Xu Lu thought about it for a long time, but he couldn't figure out where the woman who could do all this in such a short time came from.

Even the super combat squads of the Dragon Kingdom don't seem to reach this level, and they're all men...

Last night's events quickly made headlines across major media outlets. As the chief secretary of YaYun Group, Su Linglong was someone that even the managers of the head office, let alone the branch offices, dared not easily offend. Yet now, this young woman in such a high position was frowning with worry.

She sat at her desk, looking at the countless missed calls on her phone, and rubbed her temples in frustration.

She is 28 years old this year. After graduating, she came to work at Ya Yun Group. Because she was highly appreciated by Su Qingya, she has made great strides in recent years and has become her confidante.

Although she was wearing typical business attire, she added a leather buckle to accentuate her figure. Combined with her delicate features and slightly wavy long hair, she looked both beautiful and capable.

Her long, slender, and smooth legs were particularly eye-catching, but due to the special nature of her work environment, there were no other men present.

"Sister Su, have you prepared all the materials for Chairman Su's trip tomorrow?"

"Huh? Oh, okay, all done." Su Linglong finally came to her senses and looked at Su Qingya's personal secretary, "Xiao Luo, I'll have to trouble you for the next few days."

"Hehe, it's a rare treat to go abroad with Chairman Su! I've been wanting to go out and see the world for a long time!"

Luo Xiaofeng is a sweet-looking girl who wears glasses. She is a little younger than Su Linglong and seems very well-behaved and considerate, which suits her job well.

"Hmm." Su Linglong was somewhat absent-minded. After handing the materials to Luo Xiaofeng, she hesitated for a long time but still didn't call Su Qingya.

Her father was arrested.

The reason is simple: it's related to Cao Wang of Dingsheng, who reported him.

Cao Wang had gone to great lengths, begging and pleading, to acquire the Dingsheng land. Su Linglong's father, a lazy bum who already had a good relationship with Cao Wang, readily agreed upon hearing the news, saying his daughter worked at the Ya Yun Group and he guaranteed the deal!

At that time, Su Qingya didn't actually want to sell, but Su Linglong couldn't resist her father's persistent pleas, saying he had boasted to his friends about it, and finally, annoyed, she told Su Qingya about it. Su Qingya naturally trusted her, and when she heard that her father's friend wanted it and the price was good, she agreed.

Unexpectedly, Cao Wang went to jail, and his own father was also reported by that bastard. Although his father hadn't committed any major offenses—he had indeed been involved in fights—the crucial point was that he had shares in Dingsheng Business KTV!

"Sister Su, a few people came downstairs looking for you. They said they're your family?"

The secretary who was standing nearby came over after receiving the call. Su Linglong took a deep breath and stood up dejectedly: "I understand."

Chapter 48 A Land of Gentle Comforts [Bonus Chapter for First-Time Subscribers]

"I finally got to the weekend, but I won't see you for several more days."

Su Qingya said apologetically, "Xiaoyun, I will try to choose weekdays for my business trips in the future."

"It's okay, work is important."

Lingyun chatted with her about interesting things at school, and also told her about Qi Jingjing's situation.

"Oh, that girl? I've been telling you to make your move for ages!" Su Qingya said with an air of nonchalance. "She must be really good, right?"

"Qingya, why do you talk like a female vagrant!"

"Hmph! By the way, you don't have anyone else, do you?"

"There was a Zhang Caiwei..."

Listening to Ling Yun's description, Su Qingya tapped his nose: "You little rascal."

"No."

Seeing that Su Qingya didn't care about any of this, Ling Yun decided to risk his life and reveal another person's name.

"Xuehui..."

Unexpectedly, Su Qingya immediately became alert, got up, and stared at him with a low gaze: "What's wrong? Did that old woman Fu Xuehui seduce you?"

Well, it seems Su Qingya doesn't trust Xue Hui.

"I knew it! The way she looked at you was always weird!" Su Qingya lowered her eyes and thought for a moment.

After saying that, she grabbed his hand: "Xiaoyun, tell me the truth, didn't she beat me to it?"

Su Qingya pinched his cheek, "Xiaoyun, your Grandpa Su was originally going to find you a partner..."

"I don't need to. I can find it myself. He doesn't need to worry about it."

That night, their father called his children over and said a few words to them. At that time, they all had shocked expressions on their faces. They never expected that Old Master Su would make such a decision.

"You don't need to say anything more. Lingyun is the blessing of our Su family. Whoever marries him and gives birth to a daughter will bring our Su family another step forward!"

Hearing the old man's stern words, her eldest brother couldn't help but ask a question softly.

"Dad, who told you that?"

"The Heavenly Calculator".

Upon hearing this, all the brothers and sisters fell silent, because this person had a deep connection with the Su family!

[Congratulations, Master! The man in black has gained the "Being Unnoticed" ability! His stealth capabilities have been greatly enhanced, making him even less conspicuous in a crowd!]

Chapter 49 Su Qingya Leaves [Bonus Chapter for First Subscription]

While the two were catching up, Su Linglong was sitting at home, silently watching the group of relatives.

Su Linglong's mother wept bitterly, her face streaked with tears. Among the relatives behind her were those from her side and those from Su Linglong's father's side.

These people weren't entirely acting in her father's best interests. More importantly, they had some business dealings with him. What if her father implicated them to lessen his punishment?

As for her, she was Su Qingya's favorite and had nothing to do with these things, but these people were different.