Chapter 540: Chapter 540: Passion Before Parting

Yang Cheng closed his eyes and thought for a while, then decided to start with the city he felt was most likely; wasting some time didn’t matter, he’d just treat it as a trip.

Just then, Yang Xiao’s voice came from the doorway: "Brother Cen, come out and eat."

Yang Xiao’s face still looked a bit pale now, but her whole person was full of energy; that was how an eighteen-year-old girl should be.

Yang Cheng walked out, reached out and rubbed Yang Xiao’s head, and asked, "Got scared badly yesterday, huh? Do you feel uncomfortable anywhere?"

"No, I’m taking my medicine on time now; my body’s recovering really fast, you don’t need to worry, brother."

A crafty glint flashed in Yang Xiao’s beautiful eyes as she smiled sweetly.

"That’s good. Your aunt and I might be gone for a while this time. It’s not safe for you to live here alone; go stay with Sister Rou."

Yang Cheng had already decided that this time he wouldn’t just bring Ni Qingyao, he’d bring Kong Lingwen too.

This woman’s personality was cold and detached; if they were apart too long, what if she became distant from him again?

Best if, during this trip, their relationship heated up, and he could take down Kong Lingwen in one go and obtain the Snake Source Qi.

With them all gone, the two Yang Rou sisters could live together and look after each other.

Yang Xiao shook her head and said, "I’m not going to sis’s place. I already got into university before, I just didn’t go because of my health. Now that I’m better, I can’t keep being a freeloader at home. I’m going to wait till I graduate and then start a business with Brother Cen."

"Ambitious!"

Yang Cheng gave her a thumbs up. He knew Yang Xiao’s grades were very good; it would be a real pity if she didn’t go to school.

He hadn’t become a university student himself, so he had to let his little sister experience a wonderful college life.

"Where’s your school?"

Kong Lingwen, who had been quiet this whole time, spoke up.

"Zhonghai University."

Yang Xiao’s face was full of pride; after all, this was a key university, not easy to get into.

"I’ll send someone to pick you up tomorrow and take you to Zhonghai University. It’s too unsafe for a little girl like you to travel alone."

Kong Lingwen said.

"Really? Thank you, brother-in... no, that’s not right."

Yang Xiao blurted out "brother-in-law" out of habit, then realized it sounded wrong as soon as she said it.

"Just call me sister from now on. I’m your mom’s goddaughter now."

Kong Lingwen smiled slightly and took a card out of her pocket, handing it to Yang Xiao.

"This is your pocket money. If you need anything, buy it yourself, and take good care of yourself at school."

"Sis, thank you, you’re so good to me."

Yang Xiao was so excited that she stood up and hugged Kong Lingwen.

"You little brat, so you mean your real sister isn’t good to you?"

Yang Rou pretended to be angry, putting on a stern face as she asked.

"Of course not, you’re both good."

Yang Xiao sat down in high spirits, scooted up next to Kong Lingwen, and asked curiously, "Sis, how much money is in here?"

She was thinking that if it wasn’t enough, she’d have to ask her mom for more. After all, she was a university student now, so her expenses would be higher.

"Not much, just about a million."

Kong Lingwen looked indifferent. To her, a million was only enough to buy two bags, so as pocket money it really wasn’t much.

But to an ordinary college student, that was a windfall from the heavens. Yang Xiao was so excited she almost jumped up.

"Lin Wen, isn’t this pocket money a bit too much?"

Ni Qingyao felt embarrassed to accept so much money from Kong Lingwen, especially since she had already helped her and her son so much before.

"Godmom, it’s just a small token. Xiao Xiao is a girl; she can’t be short of money in her hands."

With that one line, Kong Lingwen left Ni Qingyao with nothing to argue. She herself didn’t know how long she’d be gone this time, and she couldn’t help but worry about this little daughter.

Seeing what Ni Qingyao was thinking, Kong Lingwen continued, "You and Yang Cheng don’t have to worry. I’m heading back to Zhonghai soon too. If I have time, I’ll go check on Xiao Xiao, I won’t let anyone bully her."

As soon as she finished speaking, Yang Cheng said, "Lin Wen, come with us this time."

"Me too?"

Kong Lingwen was very surprised. She wouldn’t be of much help going along; she didn’t understand why Yang Cheng would make this request.

"Did you forget what your dad said?"

With Yang Cheng’s reminder, Kong Lingwen suddenly understood.

Even though she was dressed as a woman now, she still couldn’t accept going all the way with a man, so her father would never feel assured handing the family business over to her.

Right now, her priority wasn’t how to manage the company, but how to become a complete woman, put her father at ease, and at the same time win over Yang Cheng, so he could help her secure her footing in the Kong Family.

"You’re right, I should go."

Kong Lingwen nodded, got up, went out, and called Kong Jingshan to report on the current situation.

Originally, Kong Jingshan had thought they’d be coming back soon; now that this had happened, who knew how long it would take, and the Cao Family and Yun Mei’s counterattack was about to begin.

But for the sake of his daughter’s future, Kong Jingshan could only nod and agree. "Go then, but you must be careful."

"Okay, Dad!"

Kong Lingwen’s voice softened a little.

Hearing that "Dad," Kong Jingshan felt his heart melt; he remembered the last time Kong Lingwen called him that in such a tone was back when she was a child.

Past events couldn’t be undone. He regretted it deeply in his heart, but there was no way back now.

He knew very well that Kong Lingwen was using their father-daughter bond to tie him down, to stop him from letting Kong Lingchuan enter the company early, yet he still accepted it willingly.

After breakfast, Yang Cheng and Kong Lingwen went out again to buy food, determined to pack the car to the brim so it would be enough for Ni Qingyao to go through.

Once they reached the service areas, they’d have to restock again; in short, they absolutely could not let anyone go hungry.

In the blink of an eye, it was evening.

Yang Cheng had just lain down when he heard very light footsteps at the door.

A graceful figure quietly pushed the door open and tiptoed inside.

Yang Cheng narrowed his eyes slightly and showed a wicked smile. While the person was turning around, he suddenly jumped off the bed and hid behind the curtain nearby.

"Eh? Where’d he go?"

Yang Xiao’s voice came, full of confusion.

Yang Cheng had originally thought the person was Yang Rou; he hadn’t expected it to be this little brat Yang Xiao.

The room was dim, and Yang Xiao couldn’t see clearly at all. Just as she was about to get up and leave, her body was suddenly hugged from behind, strong arms wrapping around her.

Yang Xiao was startled and almost screamed, but her mouth was covered.

Seeing that the little girl was scared, Yang Cheng stopped teasing her and said softly, "Don’t shout, it’s me."

As soon as he let go, Yang Xiao raised her little fists and hit him several times, pouting coquettishly, "Brother Cen, are you trying to scare me to death!?"

"This is my room. You’re the one sneaking in here in the middle of the night, and you’re blaming me?"

Yang Cheng chuckled. He knew that Yang Xiao had come on her own initiative, wanting a bit of lingering intimacy before their separation.

"It’s just that I can’t bear to part with you. We won’t see each other for a long time this time."

As Yang Xiao spoke, her small hand was caressing his hard chest.

"Brother, I heard you this morning. You and sis were so intense!"

She pursed her red lips, tilted her head up to look at him, her beautiful eyes full of sultry charm.