Chapter 133 Look for Her! (1/2)

Xin Qing thought it was normal for Ying Qingcang to know nothing about Ling Lang; he never watched any TV. Just then, Smith headed over, raising his glass at them. ”Mr. Ying, do you enjoy the crowd?”

”No,” Ying Qingcang said curtly, not giving face at all.

Nodding, the other man seemed very satisfied with the answer. ”Neither do I. So. Let's take this conversation to a quieter spot, then!” Smith said.

”Allow me to officially introduce myself!” said Smith. ”I'm the current successor of the William family, Smith. It's a real pleasure to meet you, Mr. Ying Qingcang and Miss Xin Qing, or should I say... Mrs. Ying! And Young Master Shen, of course, Your father's great name is very well-known to me. Too bad I haven't had the chance to visit the old sir!”

Young Master Shen sat down on the couch and crossed his legs. Ling Lang was not with him at the moment; a mere bed mate had no right to sit here.

”Looks like you have a decent information network!” Young Master Shen glanced at Smith. ”Speak. State your purpose.”

At the moment, Ying Qingcang was fussing over the state of Xin Qing's appetite. He was asking Xin Qing if she was hungry, since he knew that she had skipped dinner tonight. Ying Qingcang acted as if he had never heard the exchange between Young Master Shen and Smith. Smith did not seem to mind Ying Qingcang's taciturn behavior. Smith took a seat and spoke to Young Master Shen, ”We hope to have Ying Enterprises act as an agent for the baby product that Miss Xin had once produced an ad for.”

”What's in it for you? What do you stand to gain from it?” Finally, Ying Qingcang looked at Smith. ”The William family had always centered their market in northern Europe and eastern Pacific region. Since when have you decided to extend your market into China?”

”That's because the old dudes are too close-minded. They're a stickler for the rules set by their predecessors. And, to be honest, right now they're just waiting for the time to come for them to kick the bucket,” Smith said as he poured out a few glasses of champagne for everyone. He picked up a glass and took a sip. ”I will bring a revolutionary change to the William family with my own two hands.”

”You want to collaborate with me?” Ying Qingcang raised his brows. ”The reason is?”

”Win-win!” Smith stared at Ying Qingcang. ”I know you've been trying to get a foothold in the European market. The William family can help ease your passage.”

Ying Qingcang laughed softly. ”I mean... my reason.”

Smith stared wordlessly at Ying Qingcang. After a long moment, Smith laughed. ”If a win-win collaboration between the William family and Ying Enterprises isn't enough reason, then how about to keep the dead bastard's greatest secret out of public eyes? I bet that's enough reason!”

That remark made Xin Qing shudder. Ying Qingcang noticed immediately and tightened his grip on her hand. ”It's alright. He's already dead!”

”Hm. It's just an instinctive reaction,” Xin Qing said, giving him a smile.

Young Master Shen rapped the table with his knuckles. ”Do you have to mention that sick son of a b*tch?”

”I thought you guys are interested to know,” Smith said with a shrug.

Xin Qing stood up. ”I think I'll leave you guys to it.”

”Will you be okay on your own?” Ying Qingcang was not reassured.

”I'm not a child!” Xin Qing shot him a glare, which was about as soft as cotton candy and completely harmless.

Ying Qingcang planted a kiss on her forehead and personally walked her to the door. ”Don't go running off on your own. I'll be done soon!”

Xin Qing stood against a wall, holding a glass of fruit juice. She tried to keep her presence to a minimum and appear as inconspicuous as possible. She knew none of these famous members of the Nobility nor did she have any plans to know them.

”Hello!” Ling Lang greeted Xin Qing with a tiny smile as she walked towards Xin Qing.

Xin Qing nodded in response. ”Hello!”

”Did I interrupt anything?”

”Haha. No, not at all!” Xin Qing laughed. ”Why aren't you socializing with them?”

Ling Lang shook her head. ”Those people? Other than who's wearing the most expensive jewelry or whose man is the wealthiest, they have nothing else to talk about!”

”You're very different,” Xin Qing praised her.

Ling Lang blinked. ”Well... Let's just say that I know how to adapt to the situation.”

”Oh, no. Please don't take it the wrong way. What I mean is you can find a better man!”

”I know!” Ling Lang laughed. ”But not everyone is as fortunate as you though! Do you know what those women have been saying behind your back?”

”Wait, how did I even become the topic of their discussion in the first place?” Xin Qing asked curiously.

”Oh, that's a given. Before this, they were placing bets on the exact time you'll be dumped by Ying Qingcang. Now they're claiming that you have some kind of hold on Ying Qingcang, like you're blackmailing him or something.” Ling Lang sighed. ”Anyway, they're just unwilling to admit that it's because he loves you.”

”Understandable!” Xin Qing said, pausing in thought, ”Well, in the past, I wouldn't have believed it either.”

Ling Lang approached her quietly. ”I know it might be impolite for me to ask, but did he really give all his assets to you?”