Chapter 165: The Tomboy Is Here to Cause Trouble

Chapter 165: Chapter 165: The Tomboy Is Here to Cause Trouble

Wang Chenning looked up at the sky and said with a touch of emotion, "I have great ambitions. Otherwise, I wouldn’t have acted so arrogantly at the Annual Traditional Chinese Medicine Conference. I want to guide the future of traditional medicine, to become the leader of this industry. I know that to achieve this goal, I’ll need a lot of help. Therefore, I must make use of every person and seize every opportunity available. I don’t care if I have to sacrifice some personal things along the way!"

He then looked down at Zhao Xiao’an. "If you just want a boyfriend, I can agree to that right now. But if you want a partner who can stay by your side forever, then I have to give it serious thought. And it’s not just me—you should, too. After all, we’ve only known each other for a few days and barely know anything about one another. It would be irresponsible to make a hasty commitment. Don’t you agree?"

Zhao Xiao’an stared blankly at Wang Chenning for a moment, finding herself completely speechless.

When Wu Ziyue and Yang Xiaofei had called him a scumbag, Wang Chenning hadn’t been angry.

He felt he really was a bit of a scumbag—at least, his thoughts were.

The influence of the soul he had suppressed made him extremely possessive and opportunistic.

There were far too many things he wanted to possess.

He didn’t just want immense wealth, outstanding achievements, and boundless power—he also coveted beautiful women.

’To hold the world’s power while awake and rest your head on a beauty’s lap while drunk—isn’t that a dream most men have had?’

In this world, there really weren’t many so-called paragons of virtue. Given the chance, anyone would entertain all sorts of wild fantasies—men and women alike.

He also believed that if someone was outstanding enough to deserve all that, the world itself should make way for them.

Man or woman!

"Fine, then!" Zhao Xiao’an was a decisive person. After a moment of hesitation, she let it go. "In that case, I’ll compete fairly with Yang Xiaofei to see which of us ultimately wins you over. I admit it takes time for people to get to know each other, but I trust my gut feeling from the moment I first saw you. I also believe that your excellence will attract many women, but I’m confident that as I continue to improve myself, I can defeat any rival!"

With that, she proactively wrapped her arms around Wang Chenning and gave him a rather domineering kiss.

"Let’s go get a late-night snack!" A smile spread across Zhao Xiao’an’s face. "After we eat, you need to help me with something. I’m not quite over my jet lag, and I’m feeling a bit under the weather."

She then leaned close to Wang Chenning’s ear and whispered, "Didn’t you say when we first met that if my figure wasn’t perfect, you could make it so? I’ve discovered a few imperfections of my own, so you have to help me!"

"But I don’t have my tools with me!" Wang Chenning said, spreading his hands. "How about I just use acupressure to help you out for now? I can give you a more thorough treatment tomorrow or the day after. Or... I could go back and get my things now?"

"Let’s just do what you said!" Zhao Xiao’an stopped him from leaving. "Don’t waste time. Let’s go eat!"

The two found a barbecue stall and, after devouring a ton of skewers, Zhao Xiao’an dragged Wang Chenning back to her place.

"Is Luo Yuqing going to show up?" Wang Chenning asked quietly after following Zhao Xiao’an into her apartment. "Where did she go after dinner?"

"She went to discuss a partnership with Yang Xiaofei!" Zhao Xiao’an’s tone turned sharp at the mention of Luo Yuqing. "Let’s not talk about her. I don’t even want to think about her!"

Wang Chenning knew exactly what was going on but didn’t say a word.

Once inside, Zhao Xiao’an wrapped her arms around Wang Chenning’s neck and pulled him into a long, passionate kiss. Afterwards, she said with a hint of triumph, "I’ve been waiting days for this to happen, and it finally did!"

She then pushed Wang Chenning onto the sofa and said imperiously, "You’re sleeping here tonight. And you’re going to hold me."

"And what’s in it for me if I do?"

Zhao Xiao’an’s cheeks flushed. "Isn’t this a perk? Hmph, as if I believe you’d be well-behaved enough to *just* hold me while you sleep."

"So, should I scrub your back for you later?"

"Of course!" Zhao Xiao’an’s face grew even redder. "I’m so exhausted, I don’t even have the energy to wash myself. You have to help me!"

"I’d be happy to serve a beautiful lady!" Wang Chenning guessed that Zhao Xiao’an was throwing caution to the wind. Feeling provoked, she was probably trying to make the first move and secure her position.

’When a woman makes the first move, it would be pretty spineless for the man to back down, wouldn’t it?’

He certainly wasn’t one to back down from a challenge like this. Besides, after that sweet taste, his Nature was already brimming with ideas.

After another long, tender moment with Wang Chenning, Zhao Xiao’an went to get a change of clothes.

But just as Wang Chenning was feeling fired up, Zhao Xiao’an, who was searching for clothes in the walk-in closet, suddenly cried out.

"What is it?" Wang Chenning rushed over. "Don’t tell me there’s a burglar in there?"

"My period started!" Zhao Xiao’an’s face, which had just paled, flushed red again. "It’s a few days early!"

Wang Chenning looked at Zhao Xiao’an, who was clutching a piece of clothing to her lower body. The situation was awkward beyond belief.

"You probably haven’t been resting well, which must have affected your cycle!" he chuckled, trying to lighten the mood. "No wonder you were feeling under the weather. Go take a shower. I’ll give you a good massage afterward, and then you should get some rest. Make sure you eat and sleep well for the next few days, and don’t overexert yourself!"

"Okay," Zhao Xiao’an whispered, nodding.

Wang Chenning didn’t go in to scrub her back. After she had showered and changed into her pajamas, he carefully massaged the areas that needed it.

As he was massaging Zhao Xiao’an, he received a text from Zheng Qiuhang. She said that among the evening’s guests was a very imperious woman who was demanding by name that Wang Chenning come and attend to her.

Zheng Qiuhang had also sent him a photo.

One look at the photo and Wang Chenning couldn’t help but laugh. It was that tomboy, Lin Anning.

’She’s definitely here to cause trouble.’ Wang Chenning immediately texted back, saying he’d be there shortly.

"Someone’s causing trouble at the Li Garden Hall—it’s someone from the Lin family," Wang Chenning explained to Zhao Xiao’an. "I’ll massage you until you fall asleep, then I’ll go take a look. If it’s nothing serious, I’ll come back to be with you."

"Should I go with you?" Despite her exhaustion, Zhao Xiao’an was worried Wang Chenning would get into trouble and immediately started to sit up.

"A man can’t always rely on a woman for his problems. I can handle this," Wang Chenning said with a smile. "If I can’t, I’ll figure something else out."

"Okay, then." Zhao Xiao’an thought for a moment and agreed. "If there’s real trouble, just have Luo Yuqing go put out the fire. It’s not like she has anything better to do!"

Wang Chenning nodded.

After massaging Zhao Xiao’an for about half an hour, Wang Chenning left once she had fallen soundly asleep.

In reality, Zhao Xiao’an had a secret bodyguard—a woman who was quite skilled in combat.

It was just that this bodyguard had never shown her face to him, and Wang Chenning paid her no mind.

But Wang Chenning knew that if he slept with Zhao Xiao’an tonight, the Zhao family would definitely find out by morning.

Getting involved with Zhao Xiao’an required a certain level of caution, and leaving now saved him some of that trouble.

Wang Chenning hailed a cab to Li Garden Hall.

As he walked into Li Garden Hall, Zheng Qiuhang, still dressed in her Hanfu, rushed over to greet him.

"Brother Ning, that woman is in Huashan Pavilion!" Zheng Qiuhang said nervously. "She’s demanding to see you by name!"

"It’s fine," Wang Chenning said, patting Zheng Qiuhang’s arm. "She’s Lin Annian’s sister. I snatched Li Garden Hall from her brother, so of course she’s sore about it and came looking for trouble. Go on and get back to your work. I’ll handle her."

"Okay." Hearing him say that, Zheng Qiuhang swallowed the words she had been about to say.

After taking a few steps, Wang Chenning turned back and smiled at Zheng Qiuhang. "You look really beautiful in that Hanfu."

"Ah?!" Zheng Qiuhang gasped softly, a wave of immense joy washing over her. "Thank you for the compliment, Brother Ning! In that case, I’ll wear a Hanfu to work every day from now on!"

’A woman makes herself beautiful for the one who adores her.’ Since Wang Chenning liked seeing her in a Hanfu, she would wear one for him for the rest of her life!

Without another word to Zheng Qiuhang, Wang Chenning strode toward Huashan Pavilion.

Inside Huashan Pavilion, Lin Anning, dressed in men’s clothing, was drinking and carousing with several beautiful women in an assortment of vibrant outfits. An unlit ladies’ cigarette dangled from her lips.

When Wang Chenning threw the door open, he was greeted by a sight that made his jaw drop.

Both of Lin Anning’s hands were shoved down the tops of the two beautiful women sitting beside her...