Top Soldier Pursued by a Beauty

As Lin Qingyun walked in, she saw the worried Zhao Kangyou and Zhang Cuimei. Surprised to see her, the elderly couple exclaimed, "Miss Lin, what brings you here?"

Lin Qingyun wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes and forced a smile. "Uncle, Auntie, I came to see how you were doing."

Zhang Cuimei replied with a kind smile, "Miss Lin, you're here for Xiao Dong, aren't you? To be honest, we have no idea where he's gone. He left the night before last and hasn't returned. We can't even get through to his phone..."

Lin Qingyun's heart ached again. This was all her fault. If she hadn't gone to find Zhao Dong, maybe he wouldn't have died.

Her nose tingled, and she almost burst into tears. Restraining herself, she choked out, "Auntie, Zhao Dong... he..."

Zhang Cuimei's lips trembled slightly. "Miss Lin, what happened to my Dongzi?"

Lin Qingyun was about to tell the truth, but fearing the elderly couple couldn't take the blow, she changed her story. "Zhao Dong... has some things to deal with and might not be able to return for a while. He asked me to come and tell you."

Zhao Kangyou, sitting in the room, chuckled. "My dear girl, we thought something serious had happened. That boy, Xiao Dong, is all grown up now and has his own business to attend to. We don't mind, as long as you're not upset with him, Miss Lin."

Lin Qingyun felt more like crying the more she spoke. With her eyes reddening, she said, "Uncle, Auntie, Zhao Dong also asked me to leave you some money. I'll have it sent over this afternoon. Please keep it safe. I'll also look for a new job for you, something easy and not too tiring..."

Zhang Cuimei sighed. "Miss Lin, you're too kind. For my Xiao Dong to have found a girl like you... it's a blessing he must have earned over eight lifetimes! You've gone to so much trouble."

"It's no trouble, Auntie," Lin Qingyun said, her eyes brimming with tears. "It's not his fortune, it's mine. Getting to know Zhao Dong has been my blessing."

After explaining everything, Lin Qingyun took one last look at Zhang Cuimei and Zhao Kangyou before leaving the small courtyard with tear-filled eyes.

It was time for her to go. She had already harmed enough people. If she stayed, who knew what other schemes Xiao Hongtian might resort to.

Back in her car, Lin Qingyun booked a flight for the afternoon. With Zhao Dong dead, her heart died too, filled only with profound sorrow and despair.

Just then, her phone rang. She glanced at it listlessly and answered.

Huang Changsheng's voice immediately came from the other end. "Hello, Qingyun, what are you up to?"

Lin Qingyun replied in a detached tone, "What is it?"

On the other end, Huang Changsheng struggled to contain his glee. He had heard a rumor that Zhao Dong had killed someone at the banquet but had also died himself.

This news set Huang Changsheng's mind racing! With Zhao Dong dead, Lin Qingyun must be in extreme distress. If he swooped in now, while she was vulnerable, wouldn't it be a sure thing? He might even be able to have her today!

Huang Changsheng already had a plan. He coughed and said in a grave voice, "Qingyun, I heard about what happened last night! To be honest, I have a friend in East Sea who is an influential figure with vast connections. I spoke with him this morning, and he might have news about Zhao Dong!"

"What?!" Lin Qingyun sat bolt upright. "President Huang, are you serious? Zhao Dong... might not be dead?"

"That's right! If you're free now, why don't you come to my company? My friend is here too. You can come and have a good chat with him!"

Lin Qingyun agreed without a second thought. "Alright, I'll head over right now! Thank you so much, President Huang!"

Huang Changsheng chuckled. "Don't mention it, Qingyun. I'd do anything for you, let alone a small favor like this."

Lin Qingyun detected the insinuation in his words but pretended not to understand. After hanging up, she hesitated for a moment before heading toward Changsheng Group.

In the president's office on the top floor of Changsheng Group, a wicked smile played on Huang Changsheng's lips. As long as Lin Qingyun comes, he can ensure she won't be able to leave. This is his turf. Conquering her will be a piece of cake, won't it?

Just then, there was a knock on the door. A flash of excitement crossed Huang Changsheng's face. He suppressed the thrill in his voice and said hoarsely, "Come in!"

The door opened, but it wasn't Lin Qingyun who entered. It was Xu Ying'er.

Huang Changsheng's expression immediately fell. "Why are you here?"

Xu Ying'er walked over coquettishly and threw herself into his arms. "Changsheng, darling, I've had my eye on a new handbag, but I'm a little short on cash..."

Huang Changsheng's face darkened. "I just gave you over two million last month. Don't tell me you've already spent it all."

Xu Ying'er pouted. "I bought a car and some clothes... Oh, Changsheng, I know you're the best..."

Xu Ying'er was in full flirtatious mode, her hip-hugging dress incredibly seductive.

A fiery look entered Huang Changsheng's eyes. He grabbed Xu Ying'er's chin and said, his own eyes bloodshot, "Feeling frisky again?"

A hint of embarrassed annoyance flashed across her features. "I only want to be frisky for you!"

Huang Changsheng's eyes reddened as he wrapped a hand around her throat.

Xu Ying'er's breath came in ragged gasps as she began to whimper.

"I'm really wound up right now! You get it!"

Xu Ying'er pouted and gave him a reproachful look...

...

A few minutes later, a jolt ran through Huang Changsheng's body.

Xu Ying'er raised her head, cursing him silently, but said with a beaming smile, "Changsheng, you're so amazing!"

Huang Changsheng gave her a cold look and tossed a card at her. "There's a million in there. Take the money and get out. Lin Qingyun will be here soon, and I don't want you anywhere in sight."

Xu Ying'er's face instantly darkened. "Why is she coming here?"

"None of your business. You can go."

Xu Ying'er was not pleased. "Huang Changsheng, aren't you going too far? I'm supposed to be your girlfriend! I know you've always had a thing for Lin Qingyun, and I've put up with it, but now you're going to meet her in private? Do I mean nothing to you?"

The words had barely left her mouth when Huang Changsheng slapped her across the face, his gaze as cold as an arrow.

"Get out! And remember your place. I'm just playing with you. You're nothing but an actress, a celebrity who acts high and mighty in front of ordinary people. To me, you're just a plaything, understand? You want to be my girlfriend? Do you think you're worthy?"

Tears streamed down Xu Ying'er's face. She shot Huang Changsheng one last cold look, grabbed the card, and walked out without looking back.

Huang Changsheng couldn't care less. She was just an actress. He could play with anyone like her whenever he pleased.

Not long after Xu Ying'er left, there was another knock on the office door. "Come in!" Huang Changsheng said in a low voice.

The door opened, and Lin Qingyun walked in.