The Supreme Beauty Fell in Love with Me

But it's not ancient times now; if it were, Li Qiang might even choose to live in seclusion here. Just thinking about it made Li Qiang unintentionally worry about his friends for some reason. Lately, he's been very anxious, fearing that his friends might get inexplicably harmed, but what can he do? The situation has reached this point, and he can only let things take their course; change is not simple.

Li Qiang nodded and said, "I did come from a big city, but the bustling traffic no longer holds any allure for me. Now I want to see what the green hills and clear waters really look like. Besides, I want to breathe fresh air; everywhere in the city is filled with car exhaust and dust, even the sky seems gray." As he spoke, Li Qiang's eyes showed a yearning for this place, an oddly strange sight.

The woman found it strange and looked up at the azure sky, saying, "Isn't the sky supposed to be blue? How come it's gray where you are? Is it always rainy where you live, with rain every day?" The woman found Li Qiang's words strange and couldn't help but ask. Everything seemed novel to him.

Li Qiang chuckled and said, "You don't understand. Once you go to a big city one day, you'll miss the life here. In reality, living isn't just about making a lot of money; it's about living happily. Only happiness can allow you to experience things you couldn't before, and only happiness can drive away past pains."

The woman smiled wryly, turned around, and said, "But some happiness is built on money. Without money, there's no happiness. In this world, you can lack anything, but you can't lack money. Money is the foundation for changing everything."

Li Qiang couldn't help but be impressed by the power of money. He used to believe there must be a place in the world without any longing for money. But seeing this woman in front of him, he was thoroughly disillusioned, realizing there's no place indifferent to money.

Li Qiang sighed helplessly. He had seen many people changed by money, and his life was also being altered by it. He didn't want to continue anymore; he wanted to escape his current life. But nothing was as simple as he imagined, and nothing would be peaceful.

"What are you thinking?" The woman saw Li Qiang silent, and curiously asked.

Li Qiang smiled calmly and said, "Nothing. Once you've gone through a lot of things one day, you'll realize that things aren't entirely as you imagined. There are many things more valuable than money in the world, and to me, money is worthless."

Time ticked by slowly, and Li Qiang's expression gradually calmed. He didn't necessarily hope for the woman to understand his words now; he only hoped she would perhaps understand them someday.

"You're really strange; money is not important, then what is? Let me tell you, the most important thing in this world is money. With money, you can have anything; nothing else is worth cherishing." The woman continued to speak while washing clothes.

Li Qiang felt speechless. He never imagined that money had reached such an extent in their hearts. He couldn't believe that the biggest obstacle to human progress wasn't spirit, but money. Li Qiang helplessly wished people didn't focus too much on money, as it makes them lose many beautiful things. However, even if he understands this, what can he do? He's still controlled by money. Li Qiang's expression gradually sank; he didn't want to continue chatting with the woman because there was no point.

Taking a deep breath, Li Qiang turned and looked into the distance, his expression gradually becoming calm. He turned and slowly walked into the room. There were important things waiting for him to do.

Not long after Zhuge Ming left, three black sedans appeared. Li Gongming got out of the car wearing dark sunglasses and said to his bodyguard, "Once you catch Li Qiang and Monk, beat them to death."

Five or six bodyguards, hearing Li Gongming's order, all ran towards the address Zhuge Ming had given them, while Li Gongming murmured to himself, "Li Qiang, bad luck you've been betrayed by your buddy; now we can only deal with you two." As he spoke, Li Qiang, under the escort of a bodyguard, slowly walked upstairs. On the way, he unexpectedly started humming a tune, but he didn't find anyone.

Back in the car, Monk weakly said, "Did you know Li Gongming came just now?"

Li Qiang laughed and said, "Of course I know, but it's a pity I couldn't see how he looks when he's mad."

Monk shook his head weakly and said, "What should we do now? We can't keep running away!"

Li Qiang paused for a moment and said, "Run from what? We didn't take his money; don't worry, I have a way to deal with him. I'll take you home first; there's something big I need to do tonight."

Monk suddenly got excited and said, "What is it? Do you want me to go with you?"

Li Qiang shook his head and said, "No need, this is something I have to do alone."

Monk helplessly stopped talking and lay back in the seat to sleep.

After dropping Monk home, Li Qiang didn't go straight back to the company but continued to snag Li Gongming's business. After over three hours of negotiation, he managed to snag two deals from someone else. Now, he had eight, with two more to reach ten.

Li Qiang arrived at Ji Xiaohong's office door, smiling broadly, before gently knocking and walking inside.

Seeing Li Qiang's smiling demeanor, Ji Xiaohong frowned slightly and said, "What's happened? Why is Li Gongming looking for you everywhere?"

Li Qiang mischievously chuckled and said, "Didn't expect you to care about me so much. Don't worry, I will repay you with my life."

Ji Xiaohong's warm gaze suddenly turned cold, glaring at Li Qiang and saying, "Say what you want to say!"

Li Qiang laughed and said, "Okay, okay, don't be mad."

While speaking, he tossed over the contracts and continued, "Here are two contracts; we're short of two to reach ten, so be prepared."

Ji Xiaohong gave Li Qiang a glance, took the contracts, and said nothing.

"You rascal, never thought you'd be so efficient. Looks like I'll soon fulfill my promise."

Hearing Ji Xiaohong's thoughts, Li Qiang mischievously chuckled and said, "Are you looking forward to it now?"

Ji Xiaohong paused, her face blushing slightly, then feigned anger and said, "Rascal, what are you talking about? Don't test my patience, or I'll make you clean the toilet!"

Li Qiang helplessly shrugged and said, "Whatever, since there's nothing else, I'll be going."

"Wait a minute." Li Qiang just stood up when Ji Xiaohong called out to him.

Li Qiang furrowed his brows and said, "What is it?"

Ji Xiaohong smiled and said, "There's a dance tonight; I want you to attend with me."

Upon hearing about the dance, Li Qiang frowned slightly, shaking his head, "Not going. Last time was enough trouble; this time, no way."

Ji Xiaohong mischievously glanced at Li Qiang and said, "You're really not going!"

Li Qiang replied matter-of-factly, "Of course not. Are you planning to mess with me again?"

Ji Xiaohong sighed helplessly and said, "If you're not going, then don't. Tonight's dance, Li Gongming will definitely attend, and my father will be there too. Think it over."

The current era isn't one of fights and killings anymore, Li Qiang pondered briefly, nodded, and agreed with Ji Xiaohong.

Things need resolving eventually; he couldn't keep hiding like this.

Walking out of Ji Xiaohong's office, Li Qiang headed to the mall to pick out clothes. He didn't want to make the same mistake of dressing shabbily like last time; this time, he had to dress up carefully. Not to catch a young girl but at least to complement Ji Xiaohong. Thinking about it, a sly smile crept onto Li Qiang's face.

After choosing a well-fitting suit, Li Qiang also got a hairstyle done. Now, he looked radiant, not at all inferior to the wealthy people at the dance.

When Ji Xiaohong saw Li Qiang, she almost didn't recognize him, and only after a long moment did she say, "What made you dress like a human today?"

Li Qiang's face instantly showed three black lines, and he coughed, saying, "Wasn't I a human that day? How about my looks now for being your husband?"

Ji Xiaohong playfully punched Li Qiang in the chest, laughing, "Dream on, take me home to change clothes."

Li Qiang took the driver's seat and drove towards Ji Xiaohong's home. Strangely, neither spoke on the way, but Li Qiang kept hearing Ji Xiaohong's inner voice.

"Rascal, didn't think you'd clean up so well. Not as annoying as you used to be."

"Didn't expect my heart would flutter even a little seeing you."

"Rascal, have you stolen my heart?"

Li Qiang just listened without saying anything, but he secretly began to chuckle in his heart.

When they arrived at the apartment building, Li Qiang got out of the car, but Ji Xiaohong refused to let him upstairs. So, Li Qiang helplessly lit a cigarette waiting for her downstairs.

Li Qiang didn't even know what time the dance started, so he lazily smoked in the car.