Leng Qingqiu pushed open the door: "Brother Chengwen, are you in here?"
Lu Chengwen, naked, jumped out of the pool and grabbed a towel to wrap around himself.
Leng Qingqiu took a closer look and instantly felt a wave of infatuation wash over her.
Lu Chengwen's enhanced physique far exceeded her expectations.
At this moment, Lu Chengwen's body was toned and muscular, but not overly exaggerated.
His tall frame boasted strong shoulder and back muscles, firm arms, and slender calves.
His abdominal muscles were well-defined, like a set of bricks, and his narrow waist, wrapped in the towel, accentuated his athletic build.
Leng Qingqiu's face flushed instantly.
Who would have thought that beneath his refined and fair appearance, Brother Chengwen's body was like that of a beast?
Being conquered by such a strong beast would definitely…
Her thoughts became a jumbled mess.
Lu Chengwen, feeling guilty, walked over: "What brings you here?"
Behind him, Jiang Shihan hid behind a frosted glass partition, not daring to surface, her breathing cautious and shallow.
"Ah… I… I…"
"Let's talk outside."
---
Leng Qingqiu recounted the events.
Leng Tianhao, unable to secure her shares, had approached Huo Wendong. Unexpectedly, Huo Wendong not only refused to sell but also made an offer to buy.
For some reason, her father had suddenly agreed to the equity transfer. Once the deal was finalized tomorrow at the shareholders' meeting, Huo Wendong would immediately announce himself as the new chairman of Qianfeng Group.
Lu Chengwen sensed something was off.
Leng Tianhao cared more about Qianfeng than his own daughter. How could he possibly agree to sell his shares?
That would mean voluntarily stepping out of the game.
But then he thought of Huo Wendong and immediately understood.
Huo Wendong wasn't the real threat—the real danger was Luo Shiyin, the woman by his side.
The thought of the fifty-something Leng Tianhao, dazed by Luo Shiyin, being swindled into selling his family's assets made Lu Chengwen chuckle.
"And you're laughing!" Leng Qingqiu was frantic. "What do we do? My father holds a full 31% of the shares. If he sells them to Huo Wendong, Huo will become Qianfeng's chairman. We'll both be out."
Lu Chengwen grinned. "Your dad must be planning to get himself a new wife."
"Stop joking!" Leng Qingqiu complained. "This is serious."
"I'm not joking." Lu Chengwen said. "Your dad must have seen a stunning beauty and lost all sense of reason. Whatever she says goes—ha ha ha."
"If you keep talking like this, I'll get angry!" Leng Qingqiu pouted, then added quietly, "It's no secret that my father has always had women on the side."
Lu Chengwen nodded.
Not just Leng Tianhao—Xu Zhiyun, Chen Qingbin… these old guys all had their share of young women around them.
For wealthy men, finding women was far too easy.
Of course, those women weren't looking for love either. It was a transaction.
They needed financial support; the men needed youthful companionship.
Emotions were the least important thing.
Lu Chengwen sighed. "This woman is different from the others."
He rubbed his chin thoughtfully. "Long Aotian will probably get involved too."
"What!?"
Lu Chengwen explained, "Your dad is surrounded. His business partner Huo Wendong wants to devour Qianfeng. The CEO he personally appointed, Long Aotian, wants to swallow even Huo Wendong. The woman he's infatuated with is Long Aotian's most powerful sorceress. The only person who shares his vision—his own daughter—is the one he trusts the least."
Lu Chengwen continued, "Why don't you just sell your shares too? We could raise a few hundred billion and start fresh somewhere else."
"What are you saying!?" Leng Qingqiu exclaimed. "I've worked hard at Qianfeng for years. Many of the managers were promoted by me, and I've strategically placed people in key positions to train them. Not to mention the client network and relationships I've built over the years—just when I'm about to make my move, you want me to give up? All that effort would be wasted!"
"Besides, starting from scratch would mean competing with Qianfeng. A new company going head-to-head with a well-established giant backed by the Eastern Group? That's nearly impossible!"
Lu Chengwen nodded. "Then you need to make a decision."
"What decision?"
"Take Qianfeng back from your father."
"Is there no way to stop Huo Wendong?"
Lu Chengwen shook his head. "He's a lost cause. It's not about money for him—not even about Qianfeng. He wants a foothold in the North. This deal isn't about profit; it's about establishing himself as a regional power. Qianfeng is the perfect target, and now that he's started, he won't back down."
"But…"
"Think carefully," Lu Chengwen said. "If you can't steel yourself, your father's shares will be sold to Huo Wendong tomorrow. Whether Huo Wendong succeeds or you do—it's your call. Let me know once you've decided. I need to change."
After changing clothes, Lu Chengwen returned to find Leng Qingqiu resolved. "Brother Chengwen, I've made up my mind. Help me."
Lu Chengwen pulled her close and whispered in her ear: "Here's what we'll do…"
Leng Qingqiu's eyes widened. "Will… that work?"
Lu Chengwen smirked. "No idea. Let's try it."
---
Huo Wendong and Long Aotian sat across from each other on luxurious sofas, sipping drinks.
Huo Wendong's gaze was icy. "Long Aotian, you really helped me secure Leng Tianhao's shares. You delivered."
Long Aotian raised his glass slightly. "Just don't forget my commission."
"Don't worry, you'll get your cut. Huo Wendong's greatest advantage is his wealth."
"Then we're good."
Just then, Huo Wendong's secretary entered and whispered something in his ear.
Huo Wendong's expression flickered, but he quickly composed himself. "Apologies, Mr. Long. I need to take a call."
"By all means."
Long Aotian smiled faintly.
In truth, he'd overheard the secretary's message.
Leng Qingqiu had acquired Lu Chengwen's 20% stake!
And now she was bundling it with her own 20% to sell to Huo Wendong!
The news was explosive.
It didn't make sense. Lu Chengwen was a profit-driven schemer who'd do anything for money.
And he was infatuated with Leng Qingqiu—he should've been using those shares to swallow Qianfeng whole! Why would he sell them to her so quickly?
Unless…
He'd struck a deal with her?
Had his goddess… slept with Lu Chengwen for the shares!?
The thought sent a surge of jealousy through Long Aotian. He resolved to call Leng Qingqiu immediately and get to the bottom of this.
At that moment, Luo Shiyin entered. "Young Master, Silver Tuo King has arrived."
Long Aotian nodded and started to rise, then hesitated. "Is he… here to kill me or to pledge allegiance?"
Luo Shiyin's lips twitched. "He's waiting outside for your audience."
Long Aotian exhaled in relief. "Finally, someone normal."
He stepped out to find Silver Tuo King and his assistant Yuan Fang kneeling on one knee. "We greet the Young Master!"
Long Aotian frowned. "You're Silver Tuo King?"
"This humble one is Silver Tuo King."
"Look carefully. Don't mistake me for someone else."
Silver Tuo King raised his head with a smile. "The Young Master jests. I am no fool like Bronze Tuo King or Iron Tuo King."
"Good. At last, someone with brains."
Long Aotian said, "Did you bring the money?"
"Yes, it's here."
"Transfer it. Now."
"Ah…"
"What's the problem?"
Silver Tuo King explained, "To ensure security, I only have the account details—not the password. The actual transfer requires remote supervision and authorization from the branch's finance department."
"Fine, contact them."
"Unfortunately, I arrived late today. The finance team has already clocked out."
Long Aotian's eyes flashed. "Then drag them out of bed to work overtime!"
Silver Tuo King smiled awkwardly. "Our finance officer is… eccentric. Once he's off work, he shuts down and never works overtime. But he'll be back first thing tomorrow. I can complete the transfer anytime in the morning."
Long Aotian considered it. A few hours wouldn't make a difference.
At least this was better than Bronze Tuo King and Iron Tuo King, who'd wired money straight into someone else's account.
"Fine."
---
Lu Chengwen lay in bed, holding Jiang Shihan.
Men—especially young, previously single men—tended to go through an excited phase after getting a girlfriend.
They could party every night without tiring, their minds constantly fixated on one thing.
Having crossed the line with Jiang Shihan, who asked for nothing in return, was a dream come true.
A beautiful, sexy secretary, intimate with him—every man's fantasy.
Lu Chengwen, living the dream, felt like he never wanted to let Jiang Shihan out of his sight.
Jiang Shihan, still recovering from her boss's vigorous attention, lay against him with damp hair clinging to her face and chest.
"Mr. Lu… you were amazing just now."
Lu Chengwen grinned mischievously. "Rest up. I'll be ready for round two soon!"
Jiang Shihan grimaced. "No, I really can't. I'm done. Completely done."
"Too bad! You started this. No backing out now!"
Jiang Shihan pleaded, "Find someone else. I'm exhausted. If we go again, I won't be able to walk tomorrow…"
Just then, the doorbell rang.
Lu Chengwen checked his phone to see Xu Xuejiao standing at the door, clutching her purse nervously.
"Why is she here again?"
He groaned inwardly.
Every time things got heated, someone interrupted. What should've been a wild night was now ruined by this young mistress's arrival.
Adjusting his breathing, Lu Chengwen answered the call. "Xuejiao, what's up?"
Xu Xuejiao immediately pouted. "Open the door!"
"Hey, it's late!"
"I don't care. Open it!"
"Can't this wait until tomorrow?"
"Lu Chengwen! Open this door, or I'm calling the police!"
Lu Chengwen thought, *Are you serious?*
You're barging into my house, and *you're* threatening to call the cops?
Resigned, he patted Jiang Shihan's backside. "Rest up. I'll go send her away."
Jiang Shihan giggled. "What if she finds out you've got a girl here? Will she explode?"
Lu Chengwen pulled on a T-shirt. "What right does she have to explode? Who does she think she is?"
Jiang Shihan said, "She's operating on my mom tomorrow. Maybe we should…"
Lu Chengwen smacked his forehead. "Right! That's tomorrow!"
At this moment, the doorbell on the phone rang again. On the screen, Xu Xuejiao was already furious: "Lu Chengwen! Are you hiding another woman behind my back?"