“Which means, from now on, you belong to me.”
The Tang Family’s young lady in a red dress looked triumphantly at Secretary Wang, who was dressed formally.
“Miss Tang, I’d like to clarify. According to our agreement, I’m only assisting you during the investigation of the disappearance of the Ruan Family Mother and Daughter.
That means, I am not your subordinate—I am still an employee of Su Group.”
The meticulous Miss Wang adjusted her glasses.
“Tch, with a robot like you, I don’t need you anyway.”
Tang Jin’er flicked her long hair and strode forward, the sharp clicks of her high heels echoing behind her.
“Let’s go. You’re driving me.”
A Maserati Key was tossed toward Secretary Wang as she spoke.
“What, helping me drive to investigate? That should count as work, right?”
The coquettish heiress lifted her chin, her carefully styled curls brushing her fair neck.
Before Secretary Wang could respond, Tang Jin’er had already opened the passenger door with a swift motion, her scarlet dress tracing a graceful arc through the air as she lowered herself inside with long legs.
Secretary Wang said nothing, silently catching the car key, adjusting her glasses again, and settling into the driver’s seat.
“Miss Tang, where to?”
As she adjusted the sports car’s rearview mirror, the secretary asked.
“First to C University. Today, I’m going to get to the bottom of this!”
Judging by the time, Secretary Wang and Tang Jin’er should have made good progress in their investigation at C University.
Inside the apartment elevator, Su Ling sat alone, staring thoughtfully at her phone, which displayed the Chat Log with Secretary Wang from a few hours earlier.
Generally speaking, given how efficient the Tang Family operates, even without Su Group’s help, a day would be enough to dig up most of the truth.
Oh, that’s just generally speaking.
With that thought, the black-haired girl pressed the screen lock and slipped the phone into her pocket.
I never leave traces behind when I work. Trying to investigate the truth at C University? Not a chance~~
The young woman in a suit stretched out her long legs clad in black stockings and stepped out of the elevator.
Now, let’s see how far Secretary Wang can mislead Tang Jin’er. If she keeps being stubborn…
At the thought, Su Ling’s pretty face darkened, a fierce glint flashing in her eyes.
Click.
With a gentle turn of the key, the girl opened the door to her home.
“Zhixian~, I’m back…”
“Su Ling! You’re back!”
A clear, lively voice came from the living room.
At the same time, Ruan Zhixian sprang up like a golden bird from the sofa, barefoot tapping quickly toward Su Ling, her long golden hair flowing behind her like waves.
The girl wore comfortable loungewear; one hand held a game console, while the other grabbed the briefcase and shopping bag from Su Ling’s hands, gently pushing her onto the sofa.
“All right, all right, work is hard, Su Ling. You should rest first.”
“Zhixian? What’s going on here?”
Surprise filled Su Ling’s elegant phoenix eyes, clearly not expecting Zhixian’s actions.
“I was afraid you’d come back and not find me, so I guessed your return time and waited for you here, playing games~” Ruan Zhixian lifted the game console and looked up at her, eyes shining bright.
“Oh, right, I wanted to brew some tea but didn’t know exactly when you’d be back, so I didn’t prepare any. Wait here—I’ll make some now!”
No sooner had she said this than Zhixian trotted toward the kitchen again, this time remembering to put on slippers.
Su Ling sat on the sofa, staring blankly at the golden-haired girl bustling in the kitchen. It felt as if something inside her heart had shattered—but strangely, it wasn’t painful.
Because alongside that feeling, an unknown warm and bittersweet emotion relentlessly surged within her chest, almost overwhelming all the dark thoughts deeply rooted in her.
So this is what it feels like to have someone at home waiting for you with love?
The black-haired girl clenched her chest tightly, her fingertips trembling slightly.
“Su Ling! The tea’s ready~ I brewed it with your tea leaves, come have some~”
“Mm.”
The black-haired girl took the teacup and responded softly.
“Eh, Su Ling, why do your eyes look a little red?”
Ruan Zhixian glanced over, somewhat surprised.
“It’s nothing, just got a little burnt by the tea—tears from the irritation, that’s all.”
Is that really true? But why did I feel Su Ling’s eyes were already a bit red before I brought her the tea? Normally slow to notice, this time Zhixian was unexpectedly sharp.
Su Ling waved her hand dismissively.
“More importantly, Zhixian, don’t you want to try the little cake I bought?”
The girl sipped her tea and nudged the shopping bag on the coffee table with her lips.
“Sure, sure!”
Hearing that, Ruan Zhixian stopped dwelling on Su Ling’s earlier expression and excitedly reached into the bag.
“Wow, it’s my favorite strawberry cake! From the dessert shop I like best!”
The golden-haired girl had just scooped a spoonful of cake to her cherry lips when she exclaimed happily. The deep green of her eyes lit up instantly, sparkling with delight.
“Su Ling, you’re way too good to me! Oh right, Su Ling, do you want some too?”
Naturally, Ruan Zhixian scooped another spoonful and held it to Su Ling’s mouth.
“Mm.”
Su Ling parted her red lips and took the spoon that the girl had just used, savoring the sweetness slowly.
No, Zhixian, I’m still not good enough to you—not even a thousandth of how good you are to me.
Su Ling gazed tenderly at Ruan Zhixian beside her, carefully feeling the sweet taste spreading in her mouth, quietly thinking.
Sorry, Zhixian, but your kindness—I simply have no intention of sharing it with anyone.
The girl clenched her fists in her heart. The obsessive possessiveness that had briefly subsided rushed back like a tidal wave, overwhelming and fierce once more.