Chapter 1040 - 1005: Really Not Angry

Xu Chunliang noticed a hint of melancholy in her tone, as if something was troubling her. He thought to himself, could it be that Qiao Rulong’s recent events have reached her ears? Although the Qiao Family blocked the news, in their circles, especially with the relationship between the Ye Family and the Qiao Family, the incident of Qi Shuang and her son being kidnapped probably wasn’t a secret.

Xu Chunliang said, "Sister Qingya, are you feeling down?"

Ye Qingya responded with a soft "Hmm," "Chunliang, am I particularly silly and easy to be exploited?"

Xu Chunliang said, "Why do you say that? Among all the women I know, you are the most graceful both inside and out."

Although Ye Qingya knew he was seriously joking, her suppressed mood lightened a lot because of his words: "Nonsense, I don’t deserve that kind of praise."

Xu Chunliang said, "I’m not talking nonsense. Among all the girls I know, you are unmatched in both art and writing. You have to admit that, right?"

Ye Qingya said, "I’m not some kind of girl. Specializing in arts and writing isn’t much of a skill, anyway."

Xu Chunliang said, "Women and kids both need care and coaxing. So, in my eyes, Sister Qingya, you’re a girl too. I don’t care what others think; I won’t tolerate anyone bullying you."

His words made Ye Qingya feel warm inside.

Xu Chunliang continued, "Among all the girls who are talented in arts and writing, you’re the most beautiful one. Isn’t that what grace and inner beauty are about?"

Ye Qingya retorted, "I don’t believe it; there are plenty of girls prettier than me."

Xu Chunliang said, "Beauty is like an onion, it has layers. You belong to the highest level—not just beautiful, but also graceful, and not just graceful, but also layered."

Being praised made Ye Qingya feel overjoyed: "You’re just fooling me. Am I the silly one? I know my shortcomings; I have quite a few."

Xu Chunliang said, "About those shortcomings, I’ve noticed them, too."

Ye Qingya paused, slightly unhappy again. She admitted to having shortcomings, but didn’t want Xu Chunliang to point them out. She whispered, "Then tell me what my shortcomings are."

Xu Chunliang said, "It’s inconvenient to say. I’m afraid you’ll get mad if I do."

Ye Qingya said, "You must tell me. I promise not to get mad."

Xu Chunliang said, "Are you sure you won’t get mad?"

"Hmm, tell me!"

"You made me say it. If we’re pointing out shortcomings, there actually is one; your waist is a bit too thin."

Ye Qingya was stunned for a moment. Is a thin waist a shortcoming? Isn’t a woman more attractive with a thin waist?

Xu Chunliang said, "A thin waist accentuates the curves of your hips, making them look particularly full."

Ye Qingya frowned embarrassingly. How could he say something like that?

Xu Chunliang said, "Every time I face you, just seeing you makes my heart stir a bit."

Ye Qingya said, "Stop it, don’t tease me anymore."

Xu Chunliang thought to himself, isn’t the normal response to get mad? My silly sister, I’m really not teasing you. I’m serious: "Sister Qingya, I actually respect you a lot and have always considered you like my real sister. But you’re just too... you know, every time I see you, I always... never mind, I shouldn’t say, lest you get mad."

Ye Qingya’s voice was as soft as a mosquito: "I already said I won’t get mad."

Xu Chunliang was overjoyed at heart; it seemed promising. Unfortunately, one was in the Capital City, the other in Dongzhou—the distance was daunting. He could only lament the difficulty of reaching.

Xu Chunliang said, "Sister Qingya, you haven’t told me who upset you."

Ye Qingya was initially upset about being asked to understand the situation with the flower and bird painting. However, that matter was already resolved. She initially wanted to confide in Xu Chunliang, but his flirtatious language quickly dispelled her depression. She had never experienced such a conversation before; her face was flushed, and her heart was warmed. Holding the phone in one hand, she also felt her waist and hip curves with the other hand. Was it as exaggerated as he said?

Ye Qingya said, "It’s nothing. I just like to worry myself."

Xu Chunliang laughed, "The artistic sickness—this needs to be cured."

Ye Qingya said, "You’re the artistic one. You just said I have some shortcomings. What else is there?"

Xu Chunliang said, "I can only speak of what I’ve seen. I can’t comment on what I haven’t seen."

Ye Qingya retorted, "You’re getting worse. You even dare to joke about me."

Xu Chunliang said, "In my heart, you are a goddess only to be admired from afar, never to be desecrated. Sometimes I even feel guilty waking up from dreams about you."

Ye Qingya didn’t dare to press on what he dreamed about. What good dreams could this kid have? She reminded herself to quickly hang up the phone, but was still reluctant to, "Chunliang, thank you for cheering me up. I feel much better."

Xu Chunliang said, "Sister Qingya, as long as you’re comfortable, I’ll do anything."

Ye Qingya responded with a "Hmm," "Goodnight."

Xu Chunliang hung up the phone. He estimated that tonight would be another sleepless, damp night for Ye Qingya. Looking down at himself, he sighed silently, seeking abuse! For my sister’s happiness, I don’t mind going through a bit of torture myself.

Thinking back on the conversation just now, I felt that Ye Qingya didn’t say something, so I contacted my godmother Lin Sijin.

From Lin Sijin’s account, Xu Chunliang learned what had happened and got furious. Wang Jiancheng was really unreliable. Buying Ye Qingya’s paintings to show affection wasn’t a big deal, but giving her paintings away, especially in business circles, could lead to trouble.

Lin Sijin told Xu Chunliang that the matter had been resolved, and the Wang Family assured that such issues would not occur again in the future.

Xu Chunliang didn’t think much of the Wang Family’s assurance. The best solution would be for Wang Jiancheng to return all of Ye Qingya’s works he had on hand and get his payment refunded.

Lin Sijin actually shared the same view, but since the Wang Family had already apologized and given assurance, the Ye Family couldn’t push too hard, lest both families fall out over such a small matter.

Xu Chunliang waited until ten o’clock, but still hadn’t heard back from Xu Jiaxuan, which even he found strange. He tried calling twice more, but the phone was still off.

Since attending Chen Biyuan’s funeral on behalf of his father in Hu Hai, Xu Chunliang realized that his parents were not simple people. At that time, Qian Chunyi gave him a crystal pendant. His mother, Feng Mingjun, eliminated a few agents right in front of him and instructed him on some matters.

Remembering his mother Feng Mingjun, who was quite resourceful, perhaps she could find out his father’s whereabouts.

Xu Chunliang called her, and thankfully, his mother answered quickly.

Feng Mingjun’s tone was very cold: "What’s up?"

Xu Chunliang said, "It’s nothing major, just that recently I can’t reach Old Xu. I’m worried he might be in some trouble."

Feng Mingjun said, "What does it matter to me whether he’s dead or alive?"

Xu Chunliang said, "Sorry, wrong person."

Feng Mingjun said, "Don’t hang up!" Her tone softened considerably: "You care about him, huh?"

Xu Chunliang said, "The same goes for you, after all, you two worked together to produce me."

Feng Mingjun was amused: "You cheeky boy, I’m about to start a meeting."

Xu Chunliang said, "That’s just for show."

Feng Mingjun said, "How about this, I’ll find a way to contact him later to see what’s going on. Don’t contact him unless necessary, if anything happens, we’ll reach out to you."

Xu Chunliang said, "You both have jobs that can’t see the light of day, huh."

Feng Mingjun said, "No choice, we’ve taken the wrong path and can’t turn back, so we don’t want to involve you."

Xu Chunliang said, "Don’t be afraid, if you run into trouble, let me know, I’ll help you solve it."

Feng Mingjun was actually touched by his words: "Alright, I’ll remember that. By the way, you and Xiaoxue are getting married soon, right?"

Xu Chunliang didn’t hide it from her and explained about the breakup, thinking his mother was upset about her jade bracelet, he told her that Mei Ru Xue had already returned all the gifts.

Feng Mingjun said calmly: "A breakup is a breakup, what’s so special about the Qiao Family, they’re on the decline anyway."

Xu Chunliang said, "Don’t be mad, our breakup is amicable."

Feng Mingjun said, "No need to hide it from me, families like theirs look down on everyone, always talking about being well-matched. They’re actually more pragmatic than ordinary families, always calculating political benefits, thinking our family isn’t good enough for theirs."

Xu Chunliang said, "That’s not the case, we just had irreconcilable differences."

Feng Mingjun said, "Just an illegitimate daughter, they look down on us, I look down on them more."

Xu Chunliang laughed: "Mother, please calm down, it’s not their fault."

Feng Mingjun paused, as if remembering something: "Did you get caught fooling around outside?"

Xu Chunliang took a sharp breath: "Why would you think that about me?"

Feng Mingjun said, "Dragons have dragon offspring, phoenixes have phoenix chicks, mice have little ones adept at burrowing, Xu Jiaxuan’s philandering genes have all been passed down to you. Young people tend to be fickle, but since you’re not married, it’s not a grave sin."

Xu Chunliang felt his mother was being a bit of a double standard.

Feng Mingjun said, "I still have to remind you, don’t take relationships too seriously, the more you invest, the greater the hurt."

Xu Chunliang said, "You’re like a relationship counselor."

Feng Mingjun said, "I won’t chat anymore, I need to enter the conference room. If I have news, I’ll get back to you, try not to contact me unless necessary."

Xu Chunliang didn’t sleep well, fighting ten thousand enemies costs five thousand of one’s own, flirting is also a double-edged sword, disturbing Ye Qingya’s peace of mind while becoming a tall poppy himself, unfortunately, tonight, no wind came to stir.

Usually faced with such a situation, Xu Chunliang would choose to cultivate. After entering the Innate Realm, practicing the "Divine Power Guide" would yield twice the result with half the effort.

Xu Chunliang easily broke through a realm, and at his current progress, he should be able to reach his former peak state within three years.

After finishing cultivation, it was still pitch black around, and checking the time, it was only four in the morning.