Chapter 80 : Needing Material Things to Prove That the Money She Obtained Is Real (Full Chapter)
Lu Tianren drove the car into the Ai Huanjing residential complex and stopped at the second gate.
He knew that the apartments in this complex were located in the very center of Modu (Demon City), and that the property prices were far from affordable for ordinary families.
But why had Tang Qingmo come here?
Moreover, since this was a newly developed apartment complex, Lu Tianren saw that there were security guards stationed at the gate. Without property access, it shouldn't be possible to enter so easily…
Then he saw Tang Qingmo walk over to the security booth beside the gate and flash a bright smile at the middle-aged guard inside.
"Afternoon, sir! You're on duty today, huh!"
"Oh? You're here to visit your relatives again?"
The guard uncle seemed to know Tang Qingmo well and spoke with a friendly attitude.
Lu Tianren: Oh… so Tang Qingmo has relatives living in the complex. That explains how he can come and go freely…
The very next second, he saw Tang Qingmo pull out a red banknote and hand it to the guard.
"Sir, it's so hot today—remember to stay hydrated. Use this to buy some water~"
It was… winter…
"You kid really know how to talk! Alright, go on in!"
The guard uncle happily took the bill and opened the gate.
Tang Qingmo: "Tianren, let's go in."
Lu Tianren: ...
"Young Master Tang, don't you have relatives inside? Why did you still give him money…?"
"Huh? No relatives. That was just a toll fee." Smile.
So this was what people meant by social maneuvering!?
Lu Tianren followed Tang Qingmo upstairs the whole way, but as they walked, he gradually sensed that something was off.
"Um… Young Master Tang, who are you looking for?"
"My mom~"
"…Huh?"
Who did he say!?
Lu Tianren was completely dumbfounded. Before he could react, Tang Qingmo had already shoved him in front of the door of a particular unit.
"Come on, Tianren. Stand right here."
Tang Qingmo pressed the doorbell.
Lu Tianren: ???
Bang—!!
Just as Lu Tianren was utterly confused about what Tang Qingmo was doing, a sudden crashing sound came from inside the unit after the doorbell rang, startling him.
After more than ten seconds, the wooden door slowly opened from the inside.
"Um… may I ask what you need?"
The one who opened the door was a middle-aged woman. Although she wore an elegant dress and expensive jewelry, her complexion was extremely pale and haggard, with heavy dark circles under her eyes.
It was as if she had suffered some kind of severe blow…
"Who are you?"
Seeing Lu Tianren remain silent, the woman frowned.
"Ah—no! I'm…"
Lu Tianren had no idea what was going on either!
He had only followed Tang Qingmo upstairs, and suddenly he'd been pushed out as a human shield!
Just as he was at a loss for words, Tang Qingmo's mocking laugh came from behind him.
"What's wrong, kidnapper lady? It's only been two days—how did you become so haggard?"
!!!
Upon hearing his voice, Wang Mei jumped in fright, reflexively trying to slam the door shut.
But with a loud bang, just as she attempted to close it, the entire wooden door was kicked open by Tang Qingmo!
"Ahhh!!"
Wang Mei was completely unable to withstand his strength. As the door flew open, she herself was thrown to the ground.
"Why close the door so quickly?"
Tang Qingmo walked in with a smile, lightly pressing the tip of his shoe against Wang Mei's abdomen.
"We haven't had a proper get-together today yet~"
"Aah… no… no…!!"
Even without seeing Tang Qingmo's expression, just hearing his voice was enough to make Wang Mei collapse mentally!
She immediately curled up, clutching her head tightly with both hands!
[Wang Mei Regret Value +500!]
[Wang Mei Regret Value +500!]
[Wang Mei Regret Value +500!]
…
He hadn't even done anything yet—just seeing his figure was enough to plunge Wang Mei into overwhelming regret!
This was exactly the effect Tang Qingmo wanted!
"What's wrong, kidnapper lady? I told you two days ago that I'd come today. Why didn't you even prepare me a cup of tea?"
Tang Qingmo ground his shoe against Wang Mei's body and sneered.
"And you seem to be living quite well these past couple of days."
"A gorgeous dress, expensive jewelry… what a wonderful life!"
"No… no, it's not like that…"
Hearing Tang Qingmo's sarcasm, Wang Mei shrank back even more in terror.
"I didn't… I didn't live well…"
Over the past two days, after being tormented by Tang Qingmo, Wang Mei had suffered two full days of nightmares!
In her dreams, she endlessly relived the scene from eighteen years ago—how, driven by momentary selfish desire, she swapped her own son with the Tang family's child. Then the scene would suddenly change, and she would be killed!
By a shadowy figure…!
Consumed by guilt, she feared that she might suddenly die at any moment, feared that the wealth she had gained during this time would vanish in an instant!
So over these two days, she kept wearing the expensive clothes she had bought before, applying the finest foundation and makeup!
She needed a sense of reality!
She needed these material things to prove that the money she had obtained was real!
But now… seeing Tang Qingmo appear before her once again, fear flooded her heart all over again!
"I'm sorry… I'm sorry… it was all my fault!"
Tears streamed continuously from the corners of Wang Mei's eyes. Her body trembled violently as she was overwhelmed with regret!
[Wang Mei Regret Value +500!]
[Wang Mei Regret Value +500!]
…
Watching this scene unfold, Lu Tianren subconsciously took two steps back.
What on earth… was going on?
Who exactly was this woman?
Why was she so terrified just at the sight of Tang Qingmo!?
"Tianren."
"!?"
Tang Qingmo turned his head and gave him a meaningful smile.
"Close the door. After I finish my business, I'll introduce her to you."