Chapter 244 - Under the Ocean Wave (1/2)

Linfeng did not speak for a while, so Xiong Zhi continued on with her story.

”I guess you saw the news. I had a small fun with Wuyue. Who knew she would love to swim at that time. Don't worry, I won against her, and I also managed to get some trophy,” Xiong Zhi declared with schadenfreude. She was clearly having fun.

Linfeng finally recovered from shock. He threw his anxious thoughts to the back of his mind. The trophy that Xiong Zhi mentioned was probably the meme picture of the month. She really PK'ed Xiong Wuyue this time.

However, Linfeng knew that this matter would not die down easily. Xiong De would surely not let it pass, considering that the debut that the father and daughter pair had been waiting for was ruined like that.

”I won't ask you why you did that, but be careful. I am afraid you've touched the inverse scale of Xiong De. Your third uncle have a great network. He knew some people with the underworld, too. Make sure you have the guards and butlers with you all the time,” he instructed her. He also took note that he needed to inform his father to tighten his Young Miss's security.

”Don't worry. I am prepared. The sooner they attack me, the better it is. I have already expected that, Linfeng,” Xiong Zhi said determinedly. She had been tricked by this father and daughter pair before. She would not be tricked again this time.

She knew what was coming in her way, she had prepared to face it and reveal it to the world. Now, she was protected by her grandfather, by the Xiong Empire, by IHZHI, and by Linfeng, too. She was not afraid.

Linfeng could hear Xiong Zhi's stubbornness. So, this little play she had done was only the start. She had more plans for later. He felt that Xiong Zhi really took a lot of effort in destroying Xiong Wuyue.

But why? It was not just a simple fight between ladies. Yet even as he was curious, he could not ask. He wanted to wait until Xiong Zhi was ready to tell him.

Linfeng sighed. He did not want Xiong Zhi to face it alone, yet the girl also did not want to worry him.

So he cheered up and decided to put his trust on Xiong Zhi.

”Alright. Just be careful. Remember, I am always at your back,” Linfeng promised. Although he was busy now preparing for some things, he would prioritize his Young Miss once she needed him.

”Thank you. Same to you, if you want to meet me, just call me. I will go to you wherever you are.”

Her man must be very busy, so she would not push to meet him although she really wanted to.

Xiong Zhi's suggestion was very tempting. Suddenly, he remembered that he was asked to go to the Xiong Mansion next week.

”Ah right. I will go to the Xiong Mansion next week. I will visit you again in the East Wing.”

The girl's eyes lit up. She could see him next week! She was elated. She was so excited that she forgot to ask why he needed to go to the Xiong Mansion in such busy days.

”Alright. I will wait for you then,” she happily said.

Afterwards, they both fell silent again.

Linfeng's mind ran quickly, looking for another topic they could talk about. He was not ready to end the call yet.

Xiong Zhi, too, wanted to speak more, so she organized her thoughts first. This resulted to another bout of silence between them.

When Xiong Zhi was about to ask if he would come on the last trip for the seniors, Linfeng suddenly spoke.

”I've heard music earlier. What are you listening in?” Linfeng wanted to add it in his playlist. When he did his paperwork, he would let it play in the background. This would remind him of his Young Miss, his greatest encouragement in his endeavor.

Also, listening to the same music as Xiong Zhi's, it felt like the two were together in one place.

Linfeng had such thoughts.

”Oh, that? It came from the music lamp that was gifted to me. Those pieces are all unfamiliar. I think Yin Ze had them especially made.”

Linfeng: ”...”

His dream of listening to the same music with his Young Miss in such a cold and lonely night was shattered.

'Yin Ze?'

When did the 'Lu Yin Ze' become 'Yin Ze'?

His smiling countenance froze in place. His dark lashes lowered.

The angelic figure of a silver-haired boy resurfaced in his mind. Those solemn, silver blue eyes felt more dangerous to him than those playful blue eyes of William.

That boy always followed his Young Miss around and managed to get close to her. With his angelic appearance, anyone would really let down their guard.

And now this boy gave something this... 'intimate' to Xiong Zhi. A music lamp. It also appeared that his Young Miss played it every night before going to sleep.

Who knew if the person who gifted it had such impure thoughts towards the Young Miss like him?

[E/N: ...when did gifting a music lamp become intimate and impure? ML thinks too much]

Linfeng opened his mouth.

”Young Miss, have you heard me play the guzheng before?”

Xiong Zhi was confused why Linfeng suddenly returned to addressing her as 'Young Miss'. But sensing that his tone was a bit serious, she did not mention it and replied almost reflexively to him.

”Yes. No. No, I haven't.” She almost slipped.