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Upon hearing Rong Xiner's words, Rong Fu's face grew somewhat awkward and tinged with guilt. After all, how could he deny that the person before him was his own flesh and blood? He had once held her in his arms and cared for her.
However, in the next moment, thinking of his business, the wavering heart of Rong Fu immediately hardened.
His face, which had become somewhat relaxed from years of indulgence, darkened instantly as he fixed a sharp and serious gaze on Rong Xiner.
"What do you mean by 'that man'? He is Boss Cui! Yes, Boss Cui may be a bit older, but if you become his concubine, you'll live a life of luxury without worry. Father is doing this for your own good!"
Seeing her father speak with such righteous fervor, Rong Xiner felt as if her heart had plummeted into an abyss from which there was no return.
Initially, when she had come to plead with her father and heard that he was willing to save her brother, she had felt a renewed sense of hope towards the father she hadn't seen in so long.
She thought to herself, how could he be so indifferent to his own children?
Thus, when her father finally asked her to come here today and even gifted her a beautiful dress, she was overjoyed—almost ready to soar with happiness.
After all, this was a dress specially given to her by her father, proving that he still cared for and loved her, right?
However, all of that changed when she followed her father here and listened to his conversation with Boss Cui. Hearing him offer her to Boss Cui shattered any remaining hope.
It turned out that such a heartless father existed in this world.
He was willing to sell his own daughter!
In despair, she had fled without a second thought. Now, hearing her father's words again made her heart bleed.
This was her father!
Thinking of such a ruthless paternal love and the perilous situation of her brother made Xin'er’s heart clench painfully. It hurt deeply.
However, regarding the desperate accusation on his daughter's face, Rong Fu, blinded by his own interests, completely disregarded her thoughts. He reached out with a large hand, intending to pull Xin'er back.
Yet, before his hand could even touch Xin'er's, a cold voice suddenly rang out.
"With me here, who dares to take her away!?"
The voice carried a hint of laziness, spoken lightly, but to others' ears, it sounded like thunder!
In truth, when Rong Fu arrived and saw the man holding his daughter, he felt a mix of surprise and shock. After years of navigating the business world, he could tell that this man, distinguished in both attire and demeanor, was certainly not an ordinary person.
However, Boss Cui was currently on the second floor, furious to the point of madness. He couldn't afford to offend such a wealthy patron.
After all, he had taken on a significant business deal but was still far short on funds. He had finally managed to appease Boss Cui, who had a great fondness for his daughter.
Not to mention, his eldest daughter was quite stunning. Her mother had been beautiful as well; however, if it weren't for the events of that year when he had to make the hard decision to send them away, he wouldn't have been so ruthless.
But he didn't want to dwell on the past. After all, he had plenty of children—another son and another daughter at home.
So regarding this eldest daughter, if she hadn't come looking for him, he would have completely forgotten about her.
Upon hearing her purpose for coming, initially he thought about giving her some money to send her on her way since she was his daughter. However, thinking about Boss Cui's situation made him reconsider.
After all, he had known Boss Cui for quite some time and had many connections with him.
Boss Cui was wealthy and influential but also notoriously lecherous.
Yet despite his lechery, Boss Cui had very discerning tastes!
He preferred to play with untouched virgins!
Although he initially felt a twinge of reluctance in his heart, he later thought about his business and gritted his teeth. Even if the path ahead was more brutal than a pit of fire, he would still push his own daughter into it.
After all, no man is without poison, right!?
Originally, he had been negotiating well with Boss Cui, who was very satisfied with his eldest daughter. Naturally, he was overjoyed.
It was as if countless silver notes and gold coins were falling from the sky before him. Who would have known that at the last moment, his timid eldest daughter would suddenly back out and flee!
How could this be? She was the condition for Boss Cui to lend money; how could he let her escape like this? Thus, even though he knew that the fifth floor of Drunken Indulgence was off-limits, he still charged up there to catch his fleeing daughter.
However, at that moment, when he heard the words of this noble man, whose tone seemed calm and unhurried, he felt an invisible pressure bearing down on him.
Having seen countless people, Rong Fu dared not act rashly. After all, he had not forgotten that this was the fifth floor, where no ordinary people were allowed.
The noble and handsome man before him indicated that he was certainly not an ordinary person.
So, Rong Fu calmed himself down. His shrewd eyes quietly assessed the man before him as he speculated about his identity.
Just then, a gasp suddenly broke the silence as a familiar figure appeared in Rong Fu's line of sight.
Seeing this, Rong Fu's previously serious face softened, and as he met the approaching person's gaze, a look of barely concealed flattery emerged.
After all, the person striding toward him was someone he recognized.
It was Boss Li, the manager of Drunken Indulgence!
Although Drunken Indulgence was not directly run by Li Lao himself, anyone chosen by the wealthiest man in the Celestial Yuan Dynasty to manage such an establishment could not be an ordinary individual.
Rong Fu was a businessman; everything revolved around his own interests.
Naturally, someone like Li Lao had to be courted!
As Li Lao approached, Rong Fu wore a fawning smile, eager to greet him and establish a connection.
However, to his surprise, Li Lao didn’t even glance in his direction as he walked past and headed straight for the man in front of him.
“What’s going on?”
Though Li Lao didn’t address the Purple-Clad Man by any title, his respectful demeanor made it clear that the person standing before him held significant weight.
This realization sent a jolt through Rong Fu.
After all, Li Lao was a well-known figure in the business world, someone everyone sought to curry favor with.
But to gain his favor, one had to be worthy of it.
The fact that someone as influential as him would show such respect to someone much younger was astonishing!
As Rong Fu processed this, he noticed the possessive way the Purple-Clad Man held his daughter. A calculating thought crossed his mind.
Even Boss Cui had to flatter Li Lao! It was awkward yet familiar.
Yet here was this Purple-Clad Man, who commanded such respect from Li Lao. There could only be one person who fit that description—
Leng Yixuan!
No way!
The shock coursed through Rong Fu, and his eyes widened as he realized what this meant.
After all, the name Leng Yixuan wasn’t just known in the Capital City; it resonated throughout the entire Celestial Yuan Dynasty as a figure of divine status!
Because of this person's wealth, he was known as the richest in the world.
There were many versions of rumors about him among the people.
It was said that this top billionaire never appeared before the public, and that was because he was an extraordinarily ugly old man over sixty years old.
However, now Rong Fu realized how unreliable those rumors were.
The man before him, dressed in a Purple Robe, exuded an air of nobility.
His excessively handsome face, with exquisite features and a regal demeanor, made anyone who looked at him feel somewhat ashamed...
Moreover, this man was very young, appearing to be only about eighteen years old. Yet he was someone even Li Lao had to treat with respect...
Just as Rong Fu was lost in thought, he suddenly heard Li Lao's displeased voice.
"Don't you all know that the fifth floor of 'Drunken Indulgence' is off-limits to idle people!?"
The deliberately lowered voice carried a strong warning tone, and this remark was directed at Rong Fu.
Upon hearing this, Rong Fu immediately came to his senses. When he met Li Lao's sharp and displeased gaze, he broke out in a cold sweat.
He hurriedly extended his sleeve to wipe away the sweat that kept trickling down his forehead. With an apologetic and fawning expression on his face, Rong Fu chuckled awkwardly and said,
"Li Lao, I truly apologize. I accidentally came up here while chasing after my daughter. I will leave right now."
After saying that, Rong Fu quickly signaled his subordinates to go downstairs. He took a few steps back but suddenly remembered something he had forgotten. He turned back to Xin'er and said,
"Xin'er, hurry back with your father. Don't forget that your brother is still sick at home!"
Because there were important people present, this time Rong Fu's tone towards Xin'er had already turned into that of a 'loving father.'
Moreover, only he and Xin'er understood the tone of his words.
Upon hearing this, Xin'er couldn't help but tremble again.
Just moments ago, when she saw her father preparing to leave, the anxiety that had been lodged in her throat finally eased, and her tense body began to relax.
However, when she heard the underlying meaning in her father's words, it became clear that she had to return with him now.
After all, her brother was still at home.
Yes, when she had pleaded with her father before, he had brought her and her brother back home.
At first, that woman had vehemently opposed it, practically wanting to chase them away with a broom.
Later on, she didn't know what her father had said to that woman, but miraculously, he managed to convince her to let them stay and even arranged for a doctor to treat her brother.
The doctor had said that her brother had suffered a severe head injury from falling out of a tree, and there was significant bleeding in his brain.
Now, he remained unconscious.
To fully heal her brother's condition would require not only time but also money!
She had no money; if she didn't return, her brother would have no chance of survival.
Thinking of this filled Xin'er with a deep sense of sorrow and despair.
Her beautiful eyes became misty and hazy, making her look so pitiful.
She resembled a little white rabbit threatened by a big bad wolf, powerless to resist, evoking a sense of compassion in those who looked upon her.
Even the man holding her couldn't help but slightly furrow his striking sword-like brows.
Noticing that the girl was about to leave, Leng Yixuan tightened his grip slightly.
This action brought the girl, who had been lost in her sorrow, back to reality with a jolt. A wave of embarrassment and annoyance surged within her!
Oh my! Was she going crazy?
She had actually been held by a stranger all this time without realizing it.
It seemed she had been too frightened and flustered just moments ago.
Like someone drowning who spots a piece of driftwood, she had clung to him without a second thought.
Even now, with her father having arrived, she still hadn’t let go.
Perhaps this man’s embrace felt too secure.
He was like an unyielding mountain; even if the sky were to fall, he would be there watching over her. That was why she had unconsciously lingered in his arms.
Now that she was aware of it, Xin'er felt even more embarrassed.
After all, in her sixteen years of life, she had never been this close to a man before.
Let alone the fact that their current position must look so intimate to others.
People might think she was an indiscreet woman…
The more she thought about it, the more humiliated Xin'er felt. Her pale little face flushed with shame and annoyance, turning a delicate shade of red.
However, what Xin'er didn’t realize was that her blushing cheeks and shy gaze made her look incredibly alluring at that moment!
She resembled a perfectly ripe peach, exuding a faint sweet fragrance that made one unable to resist the urge to step closer and take a gentle bite…
Facing such a captivating young woman, Leng Yixuan's deep black eyes flickered momentarily.
Though silent, Li Lao, who had seen countless people and understood the subtleties of expression, sensed something in Leng Yixuan's demeanor and felt a hint of understanding.
He then turned around, deliberately cleared his throat, and addressed Rong Fu.
"Boss Rong, it seems your daughter isn't quite ready to leave yet, so perhaps you should head back first."
Li Lao's words were polite, but the tone left no room for refusal.
Upon hearing this, Rong Fu's expression changed several times. Finally, as if struck by a thought, he revealed a courteous smile and laughed heartily.
"Ah, I see. Then I'll trouble you, Li Boss, to take care of Xin'er."
"Of course, Boss Rong. This way, please!"
Li Lao gestured invitingly. Though it was a courteous gesture, the implication was crystal clear—
You can leave now!
Seeing this, Rong Fu did not linger any longer. He simply said to Xin'er and Amicable,
"Xin'er, you stay here. Remember to come home when you want to." Without waiting for Xin'er to respond, he departed.
After all, Li Lao was not someone he could afford to offend. Moreover, that Purple-Clad Man…
It seemed that he could not climb the tree that was Boss Cui; however, losing Boss Cui was like dropping a sesame seed but picking up a watermelon—a tremendous stroke of luck for him!
With these thoughts in mind, Rong Fu's mood brightened considerably.
Once Rong Fu finally left, Li Lao and Yiping also took the hint and left gracefully.
In an instant, the entire corridor was left with only Xin'er and Leng Yixuan.
At that moment, Xin'er couldn't help but struggle slightly. This time, Leng Yixuan did not stop her but slowly loosened his grip.
However, when the soft body in his arms pulled away, Leng Yixuan felt an emptiness in his embrace, a wave of loss surged in his heart.
Unbeknownst to Xin'er, who was unaware of the man's thoughts, she took a step back and lowered her head slightly before gently speaking.
"Thank you for what you did earlier."
Her clear and melodious voice was like pearls falling onto a jade plate. However, due to her nervousness and fear, her tone sounded somewhat fragile, yet it perfectly matched her current demeanor.
This time, the girl stood quietly before him, motionless, allowing Leng Yixuan to better observe her.
He had already noticed that this girl was incredibly beautiful. Even though her face was filled with panic and confusion, it did not diminish her beauty.
Now, with their close proximity, Leng Yixuan discovered that this woman was stunningly beautiful!
Her long hair flowed like seaweed; although it was slightly disheveled from their earlier frantic running, it did nothing to detract from her allure.
On the contrary, it gave her an air of laziness and charm.
She was quite petite; standing before him now, she barely reached his chest.
Moreover, the pink outfit she wore suited her perfectly, accentuating her skin that was as fair as snow.
However, it was evident that the girl was extremely nervous at this moment.
Since leaving his embrace, her head had been bowed low.
From his angle, he could see her trembling eyelashes quite clearly.
With a slight tremor, her delicate and alluring eyelashes resembled a pair of dark, dense fans, exquisitely crafted.
Her nose was equally petite, with graceful lines that were simply perfect!
Just like her!
As one gazed down her exquisite face, they would see her hands, resembling white jade, constantly twisting together, almost forming a braid.
At this sight, Leng Yixuan's beautiful deep black eyes flickered momentarily. His rose-colored lips parted slightly, and a voice tinged with playful depth escaped his mouth.
"When thanking others, shouldn't you be looking at their faces while speaking?!"
"Uh..."
Unexpectedly hearing such words from the man caused Xin'er, who had been lowering her little head, to suddenly lift her face.
Her little face, slightly misty with emotion, met the man's gaze, and she felt as if her heart had been struck hard by something. Her beautiful water-like eyes widened in astonishment!
Heavens! Is there truly such an extraordinarily handsome man in this world!?
Was she dreaming, or was this man before her a celestial being descended to earth!?
Xin'er marveled inwardly, and her thoughts were vividly displayed on her exquisite little face.
The awe in her eyes clearly pleased the man, causing his deep black eyes to sparkle momentarily. His rose-colored lips curved up slightly...
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