Chapter 491: Mood Improvement
The next morning, Lin Kuang got out of bed without having rested at all. Lin Guo’er, on the other hand, had just fallen asleep. Forget about work—he didn’t even know when she would wake up.
Looking at his handiwork, Lin Kuang was quite satisfied.
A man should conquer his woman, making her bow in submission. This is a thought every man harbors, but whether anyone can truly succeed remains unknown.
In any case, Lin Kuang knew he had succeeded. Lin Guo’er was thoroughly conquered.
Lin Kuang was still savoring the memory of last night’s fierce battle.
After dressing and freshening up in the bathroom, Lin Kuang went to the manor grounds to practice his daily Tai Chi Chuan.
Meanwhile, the words of the old man, Nameless, lingered in Lin Kuang’s mind. He felt a sense of urgency and anticipation for the appearance of the Slash Path Sword’s wielder.
Lin Kuang was eager to encounter an opponent of equal stature. Only such a battle would be truly thrilling.
However, to have even a slim chance of victory, Lin Kuang’s strength had to reach the level required to open the Scenic Gate. The thought put a great deal of pressure on Lin Kuang.
Moreover, Lin Kuang was curious about the Late Stage of the Eight Gates Escape Technique. Nameless had mentioned that he was only at the Entry Level and had yet to master its true form, which made Lin Kuang all the more eager to see what it was truly like.
After finishing his practice, Lin Kuang returned to the living room. All the women had already woken up, except for Lin Guo’er, who was still sound asleep.
The women naturally knew why Lin Guo’er hadn’t woken up. After all, how could anyone have missed the commotion she and Lin Kuang made last night? Liu Shilin and the others hadn’t slept well either; it was difficult to get any rest with all that noise.
So, when Lin Kuang entered, Liu Shilin, the Little Witch, Yang Ruotong, and Yang Ruoxi all shot him resentful glances.
This bastard... couldn’t he have been quieter while doing *that*? This was the unanimous thought of the four women.
After breakfast, Lin Kuang dropped Xinxin off at school. Meanwhile, in Gao Dongran’s office, his face was dark and gloomy. He had already received news about last night’s fight between Lin Kuang and Heno Sumio.
However, with military personnel involved, Gao Dongran didn’t dare to act, as doing so would expose him. Such matters could be handled covertly. Without evidence, no one could do anything to Gao Dongran. But if someone got their hands on evidence, not even Gao Dongran would dare to take that risk.
To make matters worse, Shen Yanxia seemed to be distancing herself from him lately. That girl would usually stick close to him, but now, she wouldn’t bother with him unless he sought her out first. The most infuriating part was that even when he did, he was met with rejection! This was what bothered Gao Dongran the most.
At that moment, Gao Li was also standing in the office. As usual, he had a smile on his face, though at the moment it looked strained. He had proposed two plans to Gao Dongran, but both had failed, and he felt bitter about it.
Gao Dongran looked up, his gaze landing on Gao Li. Seeing the smile on his subordinate’s face, Gao Dongran felt extremely dissatisfied.
Was my father deceived by this man? What abilities does he even have? None at all!
Gao Dongran spoke indifferently, "Gao Li, tell me, what do you plan to do now?" He leaned back in his chair, watching Gao Li quietly.
Upon hearing this, Gao Li’s smile stiffened. "Young Master Gao, give me some time. These things can’t be resolved in a day or two. Besides, you’re not just staying in East Sea for a short while. We’ll have our chance."
Hearing this, Gao Dongran sneered sarcastically, "Hmph. I think you just don’t have a solution, do you?"
At these words, Gao Li’s expression darkened considerably. He truly had no solution; such matters really couldn’t be resolved in a day or two. Faced with Gao Dongran’s condescending expression, Gao Li felt a spark of irritation.
"Young Master Gao, if you think I’m incapable, I can return to your father’s side," Gao Li said calmly.
"Hmph. In your current state, do you even have the nerve to go back to my father?" Gao Dongran shot back, clearly displeased.
Gao Li’s expression changed, and he was about to speak, but just then, Gao Dongran’s personal cell phone rang.
Gao Dongran furrowed his brow. Very few people had his personal number. He took out his phone and saw it was an unknown number, which puzzled him.
After a moment’s hesitation, he answered, his tone even. "Hello."
It was unclear what was said on the other end, but Gao Dongran’s expression shifted subtly. An instant later, his face lit up with joy.
"Excellent. Please wait, I’ll be right over," Gao Dongran said with a laugh before hanging up.
Gao Li was slightly stunned to see the smile on Gao Dongran’s face, wondering what had caused it.
Putting his phone back in his pocket, Gao Dongran glanced at Gao Li. "Let’s go. You’re coming with me."
Now in a good mood, Gao Dongran even found the sight of Gao Li less irritating.
Gao Li was puzzled. It was highly unusual for Gao Dongran to speak to him so pleasantly. However, Gao Li said nothing more. After all, he was just a Think Tank for the Gao Family, not a direct relative.
"Yes, Young Master Gao," Gao Li responded, following Gao Dongran out of the office.
Gao Dongran drove himself, with Gao Li sitting in the back. The car was silent save for the faint rumble of the engine. Gao Li didn’t speak, and Gao Dongran wasn’t in the mood for conversation.
And so, the two of them drove in silence until they arrived at a beautiful residential area full of villas. The property prices here were far beyond what an average person could afford. Upon entering the villa district, Gao Dongran slowed down, his eyes scanning the house numbers.
About five minutes after entering the complex, Gao Dongran stopped the car. He and Gao Li both got out.
"Let’s go. Follow me inside," Gao Dongran said flatly, glancing at Gao Li beside him.
Gao Li simply nodded and followed Gao Dongran toward the villa without a word.
As Gao Dongran and Gao Li reached the main gate of the estate, a man in a suit stepped forward to stop them. He smiled and asked, "Mr. Gao, I presume?"
Gao Dongran smiled and nodded. "Indeed. I am Gao Dongran."
"Please follow me." After confirming his identity, the man led Gao Dongran and Gao Li into the villa.