Xiang Wenxin smiled, not in the least confused.
Children from large families really can handle such situations well.
"Old Secretary Li, how should I say this? Without conflict, we wouldn't have met, right? Let bygones be bygones, everyone should look forward and focus on the positives! I hope Chen Yuanyuan can be reborn and that you, sir, take good care of your health!"
"Mmm, well said, very well said! Thank you, Second Miss Xiang, thank you!"
Liu Zhizhong said, "Old Secretary Li, we are also very grateful that you could share these past events, providing a warning for us younger folks. Today's visit wasn't in vain, and I've learned a lot! I hope Young Master Chen, being the bright mind he is, can regain his talents, return to the right path, and not waste his youth or his king! I also hope you, sir, can forget the earthly annoyances and enjoy tranquil peace!"
"Very good, I hope your auspicious words come true, Zhizhong! You are one of the rare young talents in officialdom these years, whom I deeply admire. May your journey become progressively broader and your future increasingly vast! The path of an official is fraught with obstacles, but while I still have some energy left, I can assist with everything within my power, as long as you value it, Zhizhong!"
"Old Secretary, what are you saying? You will always be the role model for those rising from a poor family and a predecessor in Hu Yang's officialdom. Zhizhong needs to learn more!"
"Very good, very good…"
So, this turned out to be a happy ending for everyone involved.
Liu Zhizhong and Xiang Wenxin stood up to take their leave, mentioning that they were heading back to their alma mater. Consequently, Li Tanglu did not linger and personally stood up to see them off.
As they were leaving, Li Tanglu still brought out an authentic calligraphy and painting by Zheng Banqiao, asking Xiang Wenxin to accept it and take it home to her elders.
But Xiang Wenxin refused, truly refused. Her style was also deeply appreciated and recognized by Li Tanglu, so he gave up on giving the gift.
Personally, he escorted the two downstairs without insisting on the company of one of his lovers and household managers, telling her to simply wait upstairs.
Li Tanglu escorted them to the parking lot, waited for the car to drive away, and waved goodbye for a long time until the car disappeared from sight. Follow current novels on 𝙣𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙡~𝔣𝔦𝔯𝔢~𝙣𝙚𝙩
Afterward, with great satisfaction and calm, he sent Liu Zhizhong another message: "Please, Zhizhong, if you have some spare time, visit the hospital to see Yuanyuan and share the past events with him, to warn him. I trust you will handle it in the best way and help me save this unfortunate son."
Then, he returned upstairs with a relaxed demeanor.
Indeed, he felt relieved.
It was as if he had surpassed a new barrier in life.
Back in the upstairs study, his long-time lover Yin Lin came in, speaking warmly, "Did the discussion go well? You seem very happy."
As she spoke, she naturally leaned close to Li Tanglu, by his side, holding his hand.
A fragrance reached his nose, a comforting closeness enveloped him, and sudden thoughts stirred within Li Tanglu. Wrapping an arm around her shoulder and looking at her pretty face under light makeup, his heart surged even more intensely.
He couldn't help but whisper softly, "Xiao Lin, you look beautiful today… Has it been a while since we were together?"
"Mmm… Two months. I've been here missing you, thinking about you…"
As she spoke, her plump white hand reached up to Li Tanglu's chest, tenderly playing.
Suddenly, Li Tanglu's heart raced and reacted, seemingly quite swiftly.
Thrilled and joyful, he immediately kissed Yin Lin.
Soon, the two of them fell onto the couch, stirring up a joyous time in the afternoon.
A man, freed from his troubles, had become a submissive man. Moreover, with the nourishing foods he was constantly eating, his whole state was in peak condition. Even Yin Lin, a woman over forty, was continuously excited, feeling immensely satisfied.
Such a woman is not easily satisfied by an ordinary man. After all, at thirty a woman is a wolf, and at forty, a tiger…