Rongcheng Yongle Airport.
Chen Yang and Liu Zhengyi, dressed in military uniform, dragged their suitcases out of the airport terminal.
Originally, Liu Zhengyi planned for Chen Yang to stay in Beijing for a few more days, showing him around, letting him make more friends, and experience the city's sights. However, after the incident at the police station that night, Liu Zhengyi was severely reprimanded by his family. His father, Liu ****, even called from the distant southeastern province, ordering him to return to his unit immediately.
After that incident, Chen Yang had no desire to linger in Beijing. Chu Xiaobai had easily resolved Su Jun's interview, so Chen Yang simply returned to Rongcheng on the same flight as Liu Zhengyi.
As soon as they exited the terminal, Liu Zhengyi saw a Cheetah command vehicle parked at the entrance and immediately gave Chen Yang a bitter look.
Chen Yang recognized the military vehicle's license plate as the number one vehicle of an air force division—the official car of Liu Zhengyi's father, Liu ****. Sure enough, as soon as the two men exited the departure hall, a young air force captain immediately alighted from the military vehicle.
The air force captain strode up to the two men with standard military steps, first nodding to Chen Yang, then turning to Liu Zhengyi and saying:
"Squadron Leader Liu, the division commander ordered me to come and pick you up. He instructed you not to report to the regiment today, but to go directly home to the division headquarters."
Liu Zhengyi looked pitifully at the air force captain and asked:
"Officer Chen, could you… pretend you didn't see me?"
Officer Chen simply smiled at Liu Zhengyi, not answering, but his meaning was quite clear.
"Zhengyi, you'd better go back obediently! You might escape today, but you won't escape tomorrow!" Chen Yang teased.
Chen Yang knew this Officer Chen from his previous life; he was the security officer in the political department of Liu Zhengyi's air force division. His job was to handle cases and escort convicted soldiers. The fact that Liu Zhengyi had his security officer pick him up showed how intense his anger was. "Damn it! You have the nerve to gloat? If you hadn't taken me to see this mess, would I have gotten into this mess? You're so disloyal!" Liu Zhengyi rolled his eyes in anger.
"Captain Liu, let's go back as soon as possible! The division commander is waiting for you at home!" Officer Chen reminded him from the side.
"Alright, Zhengyi! It's not that scary. At most, he'll just give you a scolding. Hurry up and go back! In a few days, when things calm down, I'll treat you to drinks, consider it an apology, okay?" Chen Yang said with a smile.
Seeing he couldn't avoid it, Liu Zhengyi could only walk dejectedly towards the Cheetah command vehicle.
Officer Chen looked at Chen Yang again and asked:
"Do you need a ride back to the city?"
"Don't worry about him! Just leave him at the airport..." Liu Zhengyi suddenly turned around and said fiercely.
Chen Yang couldn't help but burst into laughter and said to Officer Chen:
"Thank you, Officer Chen, I can just take a taxi myself. You guys hurry back, don't keep Division Commander Liu waiting!"
...
Luhang Residential Area.
Chen Yang dragged his suitcase to the front of his villa. He lightly pressed his fingerprint on the fingerprint scanner, and the villa door clicked open.
Chen Yang walked into the yard with his suitcase. Just then, someone heard the noise and came out of the villa. Chen Yang stared, completely stunned.
"Qian... Sister Qian?" Chen Yang's mouth gaped open, wide enough to fit a duck egg.
Ning Qiaoqian was wearing a pink Mickey Mouse loungewear set, looking at Chen Yang with a half-smile. Her hair was wet, clearly she had just showered. The neckline of her loungewear was low, revealing a deep cleavage, and her two slender, pinkish-white legs were visible beneath her capri pants.
Ning Qiaoqian wore Mickey Mouse slippers, revealing ten adorable toes painted with bright pink nail polish, shimmering in the sunlight. Ning Qiaoqian leaned against the doorframe, exuding a captivating allure that left Chen Yang momentarily stunned.
Ning Qiaoqian rolled her eyes at Chen Yang, her cherry-red lips slightly pouting, and said reproachfully,
"What are you looking at? Don't you recognize me after just a few days? What are you standing there for? Come inside!"
Chen Yang snapped out of his daze and quickly picked up his suitcase, following Ning Qiaoqian into the villa. His mind raced. Before going to Beijing, Chen Yang had mentioned to Ning Qiaoqian that she should move into the villa with him. At the time, Ning Qiaoqian's attitude was ambiguous; she hadn't explicitly refused, but she hadn't agreed either.
He hadn't expected that after his trip to Beijing, she would already be moving in. What about Su He…?
A sense of unease crept into Chen Yang's heart. Although this scene was something Chen Yang longed for, seeing Ning Qiaoqian in person, and the possibility of living under the same roof with two delicate beauties, made him feel a little guilty. After all, his relationship with these two was far from ordinary; it went far beyond a normal friendship.
"Xiaohe! Come out quickly! Your man is back!" Ning Qiaoqian turned back into the living room, lazily sprawled on the sofa, and called out loudly.
Chen Yang heard hurried footsteps, and then saw Su He rush out of her grandmother's room with surprise. Upon seeing Chen Yang, Su He became shy, her face flushed, and she said coquettishly to Ning Qiaoqian:
"Sister Qian! You're teasing me again…"
"We're living together now, isn't he your man?" Ning Qiaoqian asked casually, popping a preserved plum into her mouth.
"I'm not talking to you anymore!" Su He blushed and spat, then turned to Chen Yang and whispered, "Chen Yang, Qian's lease expired a couple of days ago. She said she'd stay here for a few days, and I didn't want to bother you, so I agreed without calling."
After speaking, Su He looked at Chen Yang nervously, afraid he would be angry. After all, this villa belonged to Chen Yang, and strictly speaking, she was only staying here temporarily. Yet, she had taken it upon herself to let Ning Qiaoqian move in as well. Although they were now boyfriend and girlfriend, Su He felt it was still somewhat inappropriate.
"Silly girl! Didn't I tell you before I left? While I'm not home, you're in charge of everything here." Chen Yang smiled and gently pinched Su He's pert nose, saying affectionately, "Besides, there are so many rooms; they're just sitting empty anyway. Qian staying here will keep you company!"
"Little Yang is so loyal! I haven't spoiled you for nothing!" Ning Qiaoqian said with a smile after hearing Chen Yang's words.
Then Ning Qiaoqian gave Chen Yang a meaningful look and said,
"Since you have so many rooms here, why should I look for a place? I can just stay here. Or... I can pay you some rent every month?"
"Rent? No need! As long as Sister Qian is willing, you can stay as long as you want. When we worked at the bar, you took good care of us, right, Su He?" Chen Yang said, glancing at Su He, a hint of guilt in his heart. He and Ning Qiaoqian were playing a game of cat and mouse; they both knew what was going on, only Su He was kept in the dark.
Su He, completely innocent, happily said,
"Yes! Sister Qian, just stay here! It's a bit far to work, but you can drive Chen Yang's car!"
"Is... that convenient?" Ning Qiaoqian hesitated deliberately, her alluring gaze fixed on Chen Yang, a mischievous smile in her eyes. "Convenient, convenient, Sister Qian, please use it as you like!" Chen Yang felt incredibly embarrassed, standing there feeling extremely awkward. He quickly said, "Uh... Su He, Sister Qian, you two chat slowly. I just got off the plane and I'm covered in sweat, I'm going to take a shower first!"
With that, he grabbed his suitcase and rushed upstairs, fleeing in a panic.
Chen Yang was inwardly groaning. This kind of "blessing" wasn't so easy to enjoy, especially having to face Ning Qiaoqian, this irresistibly charming little vixen, every day. Chen Yang was truly afraid that one day he wouldn't be able to control himself.
Moreover, every time Chen Yang saw Su He's unguarded, pure eyes, he felt a sense of guilt, feeling that he had deceived Su He. He was Su He's everything, but Su He only received a fraction of his love.
Of course, strictly speaking, it wasn't that simple. Whether it was Su He, Ning Qiaoqian, or Xu Qingya, Chen Yang had given them all his heart and treated them with utmost seriousness.
If there's any fault, it's his innate flirtatious nature!
It was the same in his past life, and even reborn as a loser college student, he still couldn't stop, attracting all sorts of beautiful women.
Chen Yang sighed deeply as he showered.
He decided to stop thinking about it! He'd deal with whatever came his way! Living with two stunning beauties was something many people would kill for! What was there to be upset about?
Refreshed after his shower, Chen Yang stepped out of the bathroom and changed into loose loungewear, but dared not go downstairs again, afraid of accidentally giving himself away.
Just then, Chen Yang's phone, which was on his bedside table, rang. He picked it up and saw it was Song Yi calling. He then realized he hadn't seen Song Yi when he got home that day. Chen Yang answered the phone and asked,
"Xiao Yi, where did you go today? I didn't see you when I got back."
Song Yi chuckled mischievously on the other end of the line,
"Brother Yang, I moved out the day before yesterday. The house in Phoenix New Village is a bit old, but it's more comfortable. So I don't have to disturb your enjoyment of having two women..."
Chen Yang was speechless. It seemed Song Yi had moved out after seeing Ning Qiaoqian move in.
"That kid!" Chen Yang said, feigning anger. He wasn't bothered by Song Yi moving out; there were plenty of houses available, and demolition wasn't imminent. If he wanted to live alone, so be it. Chen Yang then asked,
"Tell me! What good news do you have to report this time?"
"Hehe! Brother Yang, you're a prophet!" Song Yi said with a grin, "Brother Yang, I've negotiated the remaining three houses. Two contracts are already signed and the transfer is in progress. The contract for the last one will be signed in the next day or two!"
"Really?" Chen Yang's spirits lifted, and he asked excitedly, "What's the total price?"
Chen Yang knew that the three houses weren't very big; normally, they should cost less than a million.
Sure enough, Song Yi said with a hint of pride,
"Ninety-four hundred thousand in total, plus the subsequent transfer fees, it's still less than a million!"
"Great! Xiao Yi, keep a close eye on this matter during this period. I'll only feel at ease once everything is transferred. It's best to have the money in your pocket!"
"Okay! Don't worry, Brother Yang!"
The two chatted for a few more minutes before hanging up. Chen Yang sat on the recliner on the balcony, pondering for a while. He decided he should contact Director Guo Li of the demolition office; there were still many things he'd need Guo Li's help with.
Just as Chen Yang took out his phone to make a call, it suddenly rang urgently again.
"Are you Mr. Fang? I'm Guo Li's wife from the Zhonglou District Demolition Office. Old Guo has had an accident..."