Chapter 1133 - The Story of Ling and Heng (396)
Chapter 1133: The Story of Ling and Heng (396)
Li Nanheng’s three years of marriage would end tomorrow.
After that marriage that could not be explained to outsiders, in two days, Li Nanheng would completely start afresh.
If she did not hasten to tie herself down to him, it would likely be difficult for her to enter the Li family.
After all, Elder Li no longer planned on helping her. If she did not harden her heart to take some action, her years of waiting and unhappiness would have been tolerated for nothing.
——
In the study room, Li Nanheng tapped on his phone with a heavy and dark gaze.
“Do you really plan on not heading down?” Qin Siting was amused. “It’s Elder Kai’s evening party. Everyone knows that the Li Corporation’s heir is here. If you don’t show your face, it’ll be hard for the elder to hold onto his.”
In fact, Qin Siting quite looked forward to seeing Feng Mingzhu cling onto Li Nanheng.
They had been brothers for so many years, but this was the first time he had seen such a courageous little weed that dared to throw itself at an ice mountain. This Miss Feng was truly very stubborn.
Li Nanheng suddenly smiled coldly. “What would I go down for? Tonight’s main character is Mr. Kai Da. I’m but a performance they are looking forward to. There’s no need to look for trouble.
“Feng Ling is in the Orchid Lounge. You can avoid the eyes Feng Mingzhu has arranged and go to the Orchid Lounge to look for your Little Ling. Go have tea and be lovey dovey with her.”
Li Nanheng did not say anything. His gaze shifted toward the windows to look in the direction of the Orchid Lounge.
If Feng Mingzhu, the eyesore, did not appear tonight, he really would have borrowed this opportunity to haul Feng Ling forward for a dance. She had never experienced this sort of romantic occasion before; it would definitely draw out her adorably dumbstricken side.
However, Feng Mingzhu was here. That woman would never have appeared if she didn’t have her own plans. If he brought Feng Ling into the public’s eye at this moment, he would be making her a target. On one hand, he would be giving her the title she deserved, but, on the other hand, he would be nudging her toward all sorts of trouble.
Rather than allowing the unexpected to happen here, it would be much better to first get rid of all these troublesome things before bringing her back to the hotel to coax.
His little wife, regardless of back when she was in the XI Base or after, she had always pushed forward on her own and tried her best to live well.
Right now was the time for him to keep her behind him; he would block off all of the harsh storms and bitter rain for her. When it came to the things that should not touch her, the sights that should not stain her eyes, he wouldn’t allow them to approach her, or even appear before her.
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Halfway through the evening party, the people in the lounges all gathered in the courtyard. They danced and chatted happily; it was a noisy affair.
Under Mr. Kai’s repeated urging, Li Nanheng finally appeared.
Although the Li Corporation kept a low-profile in the business world, who didn’t know that the Li Corporation always played a stable and successful card. The story of their family’s outstanding business began decades ago. Back then, they had already shaken the American Chinese world once. It was only that the elders had grown old and Li Nanheng had yet to take over the business; thus, their ways had become more low profile. Despite this, everyone was fully aware of the Li family’s position, as well as that mysterious base linked to the United Nations that the Li family was hiding.
It was rare for Li Nanheng to show up in this sort of event. Many familiar or new successful entrepreneurs approached to chat. Li Nanheng received them all with a mild expression; he appeared as though he was smiling, but the people standing closer could sense that Mr. Li’s aura kept people away. He was not someone easy to approach. The Li family also was not an influence they could easily obtain.
As he returned to Mr. Kai’s side, the elder rushed to speak to Li Nanheng politely. At this moment, a server brought over a glass of wine. Li Nanheng casually picked it up and knocked his glass together with Mr. Kai before taking a sip. His movements then paused.
He smiled at Mr. Kai without a change in expression before turning to look at Qin Siting who was engaged in conversation not too far away.
Li Nanheng’s gaze was cold; as though he was trying to freeze him to death. Qin Siting said a few words with a smile and patted his conversation partner’s arm before turning to approach. “What is it?”
“There’s a problem with the wine.” Li Nanheng took the opportunity while Mr. Kai was caught up in a conversation with someone else to turn away. He handed the drink over.
Qin Siting received it and brought it close to his nose. He then lifted his brows and scanned the servers around them. He chuckled lightly. “She’s being far too hasty. She clearly knows you’re about to regain your status as a bachelor. Is she trying to take you down before that?”
Li Nanheng glanced at him coldly. “What’s in the drink?”
“It should be one of those perverted and strong aphrodisiacs from India. It’s hard to detect when mixed in red wine. As expected of someone trained in the XI Base. Your awareness isn’t normal at all. You were even able to sense this sort of tasteless and scentless thing. How outstanding.” Qin Siting casually poured the wine out onto a bush by the side and lifted the empty glass to his nose: “Did you drink it?”
“Yes.” Li Nanheng’s expression was slightly heavy.
Qin Siting immediately chuckled in amusement: “How much?”
“One mouth.”
“That’s fine. Although this drug acts fast, and its effects are somewhat perverted, thankfully you didn’t drink much. If you only took one sip, at most you’ll sleep poorly for a night. You shouldn’t face anything big.” Qin Siting picked up a new glass of red wine from the side and handed it to him. “Here, have some alcohol to ease away the fright. These days, when men head out, we all have to protect ourselves. Otherwise, we never know when we’ll be forcefully taken to bed by some unknown woman.”
Li Nanheng’s expression had darkened after hearing the words, ‘sleep poorly for a night.’ He received the glass but did not drink it. Instead, he glanced at Qin Siting coldly: “Indeed. Doctor Qin, back then, not only were you forcefully brought to bed, you were kicked aside right after it. This world is not only dangerous for women. Even men will face danger when they are out.”
Qin Siting: “…”
Li Nanheng called one of the bodyguards over and spoke softly. “Check the surveillance cameras tonight and find all of the people Feng Mingzhu met with tonight. Exactly which server was bribed into drugging my wine; after finding out, drag the person out and cripple him.”
The bodyguard was stunned for a moment. They had been guarding by the side and really did not notice Boss Li drinking earlier. They asked in curiosity. “Boss, you were poisoned?”
Li Nanheng’s expression was dark: “Stop wasting your breath and go.”
“Oh, oh, all right…”