Chapter 471
"It’s very simple. Since he’s involved with the underworld, all we need to do is collect evidence. As long as we have proof, not even the Lin Family will be able to do anything about it. After all, this is a society governed by law, isn’t it?" Gao Li said to Gao Dongran with a smile.
Upon hearing this, Gao Dongran was slightly taken aback; he hadn’t considered this approach. In his mind, it was more convenient to threaten Lin Kuang’s woman and then kill him directly. However, on second thought, Gao Li’s method seemed to make more sense. With irrefutable evidence, the Lin Family would likely be powerless.
Thinking of this, Gao Dongran cracked a slight smile. "Alright, we’ll do as you say. I’ll leave this matter to you."
"Okay, I’ll arrange for my people to get on it right away," Gao Li said with a smiling nod before turning to leave.
Watching Gao Li depart, Gao Dongran’s expression grew serious as he contemplated how to handle Shen Yanxia. He didn’t care about Shen Yanxia herself, but about her family—the Shen Family of Yanjing!
The four great families of Yanjing were in a state of constant competition, both openly and in secret, with each one cultivating its own power. The Shen Family was a powerful clan, second only to the four great families. If he could gain their support, the Gao Family’s status would rise accordingly. This was precisely why Gao Dongran was so patient with Shen Yanxia, resorting to coaxing and deceiving her, all just to make her happy.
Lin Kuang, oh Lin Kuang, your words have really put me in a tough spot! Gao Dongran thought, his expression turning ugly as his head started to ache.
With these thoughts, he took a deep breath, left the room, and walked to Shen Yanxia’s bedroom.
"Yanxia, are you asleep?" he asked, knocking gently on the door with a smile.
"Mmm, I’m about to go to bed. If there’s anything, let’s talk about it tomorrow," Shen Yanxia replied, her voice sounding somewhat distant, laced with an emotion she herself couldn’t identify.
Hearing her words from outside the door, the smile on Gao Dongran’s face vanished, his expression souring. He took a deep breath to calm himself before forcing another smile. "Alright then, you rest well. I’m going to turn in, too."
With that, Gao Dongran turned and left.
Inside the room, Shen Yanxia, dressed in a white nightdress, sat quietly on the edge of the bed. She wasn’t resting at all; her mind replayed the words Lin Kuang had said at the mall. She had always believed her sister, Shen Yanyu, was trying to steal her thunder; it seemed everything revolved around Shen Yanyu, as if the Shen Family only had one daughter and Shen Yanxia didn’t exist. Initially, Shen Yanxia hadn’t cared much, but as time went on, jealousy began to fester in her heart, and she grew to resent Shen Yanyu more and more. But after hearing what Lin Kuang said, Shen Yanxia felt lost. Shen Yanyu was her sister, after all—how could there be no affection between them?
Was I really wrong? Did I misunderstand her? Maybe I should really talk to that Lin Kuang when I have time... Shen Yanxia wondered, her beautiful eyes reflecting her complex emotions as she gazed quietly out the window.
Thinking about it all eventually exhausted her. She lay down on the bed and quietly fell asleep.
Meanwhile, Lin Kuang was lying in Liu Shilin’s room, feeling very pleased as he held the beautiful woman in his arms.
"Shilin, darling, shouldn’t we get some rest?" Lin Kuang asked with a grin, holding Liu Shilin in his embrace.
"Hmph, just admit you want to do something naughty," Liu Shilin said irritably.
Hearing this, Lin Kuang chuckled, not bothering to deny it. "So, are you willing?"
"Can I resist?" Liu Shilin asked, her face blushing as she felt his strong, masculine presence.
"Of course not!" With a hearty laugh, Lin Kuang and Liu Shilin began to make love.
「The night passed quickly.」
The next morning at five o’clock, Lin Kuang woke up on time.
Glancing at Liu Shilin, who was still sleeping soundly beside him, Lin Kuang couldn’t help but smile as he gently kissed her red lips. He then got up, dressed, and went into the bathroom to wash up.
Afterward, Lin Kuang went outside into the manor grounds and practiced Tai Chi Chuan to loosen up his body. After finishing his routine, he returned to the main hall.
By that time, the other women had also woken up and were busily getting ready for the day. Lin Kuang was the only one with nothing to do.
After they had all washed up and eaten breakfast, Lin Kuang drove Xinxin to school, while the four women took a car to the company. After dropping Xinxin off at kindergarten, Lin Kuang drove back to the company.
In the afternoon, Lin Kuang and Lin Guo’er went to look at a house. The villa was twice the size of Yang Ruoxi’s, already fully renovated, and looked quite impressive. Lin Kuang and Lin Guo’er were both pleased with it, and Lin Guo’er immediately paid for the villa, buying it on the spot.
After buying the house, Lin Kuang became busy again. He accompanied the women as they shopped for bedding, slippers, and various other household items, which almost ran him ragged. Fortunately, by nearly six o’clock in the evening, everything was taken care of.
"I’m exhausted," Lin Kuang groaned as he returned to their new home and collapsed onto the sofa. He felt more drained than if he’d been in a fight.
"Here, my dear husband, let me give you a massage," Lin Guo’er said, walking over with a smile. She began kneading his arms and pounding his legs, and the massage hit all the right sore spots.
"Ah, my Guo’er is the only one who knows how to pamper me," Lin Kuang said, tapping his leg with a tone of pure enjoyment.
Just as he was speaking, his phone suddenly rang. He pulled it out of his pocket and saw an unfamiliar number. After a moment’s hesitation, he answered the call. "Hello?"
A low voice erupted in his ear. "Lin Kuang, we have Liu Shiyu. If you want her to live, trade the sword for her!"