In Zhao Renjie’s heart, Jiang Kexin could never compare to Tang Xiaowan.
If he had to raise his hand to vote for one of them to be the lady of the house, it could only be Tang Xiaowan, not because Leng Lingxiao loved her deeply, but because Zhao Renjie felt that Tang Xiaowan treated him like a human being.
... 𝑓𝘳𝑒𝑒𝓌𝘦𝘣𝘯ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝘤𝑜𝑚
Ten years ago, on a day during the summer break.
Upon entering the foyer, 30-year-old Zhao Renjie greeted her with a smile, yet he humbly stopped the gorgeously dressed little princess of the Jiang Family, Jiang Kexin.
"You don’t know who I am?"
"Knowing who I am and still daring to block my way? Brother Ling Xiao and I have known each other since we were kids."
"I’m sorry." ᴛʜɪs ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀ ɪs ᴜᴘᴅᴀᴛᴇ ʙʏ novel⁂fire.net
"Hurry up and step aside."
"I’ve already explained to you, Master is busy today, not receiving any guests, not seeing any friends."
When Jiang Kexin saw that no one was around, a flicker of contempt crossed her eyes as she sneered, "Hmph, just a lowly person, and you dare block my path? Get lost!"
With two crisp slaps, the sound of the slaps echoed clearly. 𝘧𝓇ℯ𝑒𝓌𝑒𝑏𝓃𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘭.𝒸ℴ𝓂
"Blind, aren’t you? Now get out of my way!"
"Sorry, you can’t go inside," Zhao Renjie still stood his ground, refusing to let her pass.
"Fine, just wait, I’ll go find Aunt Leng and have someone break your legs, see if you dare to block me then. Who do you think you are!"
"Miss Jiang, please take care."
Immediately, she delivered two more slaps.
With Zhao Renjie blocking her, Jiang Kexin ultimately couldn’t achieve her goal, storming off furiously, but this encounter became a knot in Zhao Renjie’s heart.
As a man, it was the only time he was insulted and slapped.
It was an indelible humiliation!
Jiang Kexin thought there was no one around and that Zhao Renjie wouldn’t speak of it, so Leng Lingxiao would surely never know.
But coincidences happen!
At that time, Leng Lingxiao happened to be showing Tang Xiaowan the surveillance system he had designed, playing in the study on the fourth floor.
The house, flanked by a garden and a swimming pool, was the first villa he had ever bought, and it was also a testament to his very first fortune.
At that time, Leng Lingxiao was only 20 years old, still in university, while Tang Xiaowan was just 10 years old.
Their relationship was like that of siblings.
"Let go of me, why are you holding onto me?"
Had Leng Lingxiao not been quick enough, Tang Xiaowan would have likely rushed downstairs to confront Jiang Kexin.
"Childish affairs, what do you understand?"
"But, but no one has the right to hit others, right?" Tang Xiaowan frowned, biting her lower lip, all puffed up and ready to fight back.
The bodyguard watching them was completely stunned.
Ah, Lady Tang is such a good person!
At such a young age, she’s so righteous!
"Stay out of adults’ business," Leng Lingxiao gently persuaded while still holding onto her.
"But why does she..."
"Don’t worry, I promise you, I will definitely get back at her for Old Zhao, I won’t let her off lightly, it’s just... the security at the main gate needs to be replaced."
"Don’t you even want to ask? How do you know it’s the security’s fault? Maybe... um... maybe your mom let her in? Didn’t you just say you saw your mom’s car?"
Leng Lingxiao nodded in agreement, "Mmm, Tangtang is really smart, that’s very possible."
The bodyguard was deeply moved.
He resolved to tell Zhao Renjie about the matter, so he would know that Lady Tang was willing to stand up for him at such a young age.
Truly brave and adorable!
"Huahua, Old Zhao must be so upset, let’s go see him."
"No, don’t go. That will make Old Zhao feel like he has lost face. Oh, right, just hurry up and call me ’Brother’... make me happy, or else I’ll keep you in Huang City and not let you go back, hahaha."
Actually, Leng Lingxiao said this just to distract Tang Xiaowan.
Jiang Kexin was certainly going to be taught a lesson; Leng Lingxiao was not someone to take things lying down. However, with the two families being old friends, he could only take action in secret, not openly.
On the other hand, Tang Mei had previously warned Leng Lingxiao, Tang Xiaowan might come to Huang City for fun, but she absolutely must not meet anyone outside of the Leng Family.
As for the reason, Tang Mei didn’t say a word.
"What? Not letting me return to Qingcheng? Humph! Just you wait, Huahua, Huahua, Huahua..." Tang Xiaowan kept repeating, puffing with anger.
"Wow, are you a parrot?"
"Yes, I am, Huahua, Huahua, Huahua."
"Fine, fine, you win. Just don’t call me ’Mom’ later, absolutely do not. Even if you do, I won’t respond, hahaha."
"Wanna play role-playing?" Tang Xiaowan looked forward expectantly, her eyes wide open.