Chapter 249 Bedside Silhouette (1/2)

”What are you planning to do, then?” Ying Qingcang's hand tapped out a random rhythm against the surface of the couch.

Rong Siman's beautiful eyes glinted. ”Is there a way to speed up the holiday home project?”

”I already told you before. The speed of the construction will depend on geographical conditions. Unless...” Ying Qingcang eyes went dark. ”We compensate for it with more manpower.”

”But we still wouldn't be able to make it in time. The post-construction renovations will take at least three months to complete.” Rong Siman frowned. ”If we make our move now, at most she would lose the 30 million she invested.”

Ying Qingcang nodded in satisfaction. ”Not bad. You've learned your math.”

”Hey! You're making fun of me!” Rong Siman shook his arm. ”You have another way, don't you?”

”I'll invite her to survey the site for the holiday homes in two days. We'll see how it goes,” Ying Qingcang said, pushing Rong Siman away from him. ”You're not allowed to go.”

Rong Siman, who was already coming up with various schemes in her mind, seemed taken aback. ”Why?”

Ying Qingcang looked at her in annoyance. ”Can you guarantee that you won't end up doing something foolish?”

”I promise!” Ying Qingcang suddenly stood up before Rong Siman could throw herself at him. He opened the door. ”Your promises don't work.”

Xin Qing and Monica were having a conversation in the living room that weekend when Xiao Rui and Wangwang walked up to them hand in hand.

”Mom, Wangwang is allowed to skip grades.”

”Skip... Skip... What?” Xin Qing was nonplussed.

”I've been asking him to recognize words and characters for the past few days. He can totally take the first grade classes right now.” Xiao Rui picked up Wangwang and placed him on the couch.

Monica ruffled Wangwang's hair. ”Ah, so he has activated his genius mode already?”

”Mother!” At four years old, Wangwang's voice still sounded like a baby who was still in his breastfeeding stage. Wangwang gazed up at Xin Qing with a pair of huge eyes. ”I now know everything that brother had taught me. Isn't Wangwang great!”

When Xin Qing heard her son's tone, she sighed in relief. ”Thank God he doesn't sound like Xunxun,” she thought. Chen Huan once told her that the brat, Xunxun, already sounded like an old man the moment he turned three. Devious, arrogant, and narcissistic.

”Wangwang will miss out on a lot of fun if he starts skipping grades.” Xin Qing pointed a finger at Xiao Rui. ”See, your brother is very clever too. But your brother never skipped grades!”

For several seconds, Wangwang glanced at Xiao Rui as he chewed on his index finger. ”Mother, that's only because big bro has to protect sis. That's why he stayed in first grade with sister.”

Monica shot Xin Qing a sympathetic glance. Woe to the parents whose children have high IQs.

In the end, Xin Qing did not agree to his request no matter what Wangwang said; however, she did promise him that he could start skipping grades after he had entered primary school as long as he could pass the required examinations.

When she returned to work on Monday, Ah Nan told her about Ying Qingcang's invitation to the holiday homes.

”Sure!” Xin Qing nodded. ”Tell him that we can do it tomorrow.”

Next morning, Xin Qing set out into the mountain on time. But when she arrived at the stable near the foot of the hill, she saw Rong Siman sitting beside Ying Qingcang, smiling provocatively at her through the car window.

”You got to be sh*tt*ng me. I can't believe he brought that d*mn woman along,” Zhang Mi yelled in disbelief. Then, she punched Ah Che in the arm and said, ”Hey, is your Young Master not right in the head or what?” Poor Ah Che, who had taken a beating for no apparent reason at all, could only shake his head helplessly. ”How am I supposed to know...”

Xin Qing sat inside the car for a long time, scowling. She was still in the middle of figuring out how she could give Ying Qingcang a piece of her mind when her phone rang. Her eyes brightened the moment she saw the caller ID. She picked up.

”Hello!”

”Ah Qing, where are you?” Jiang Qianren's voice sounded from the phone's speaker.

Xin Qing gave a brief laugh. ”Mission accomplished, commander?”

”Yep. I've got two days off and I'm here in S City to see you!”

”Huh? You're in S City now?” Xin Qing covered her mouth. ”But I'm out of the city at the moment.”

”Hey, I just arrived here. Where have you run off to?” Jiang Qianren said, not sounding too happy at all.

”I'm doing a site survey right now. It's at that holiday home in the woods last time.”

”Oh, that one!” Jiang Qianren laughed. ”Wait for me, then. I'll be right there.”

After hanging up, Xin Qing got out of the car and walked towards where Ying Qingcang's car was parked.

”My apologies. Let's head over to the stable, first. I'm still waiting for a friend's arrival.” Then, without waiting for a response, Xin Qing strode in the direction of the stable. Zhang Mi and Ah Che followed closely behind her.