After leaving the urban village, Wang Wu drove Xu Ke directly toward the suburbs of Tianhai.

Xu Ke knew of that area. Many tycoons preferred to purchase homes there for its beautiful scenery, nestled by the mountains and the sea, offering panoramic views of the natural landscape. However, the prices were prohibitively high for ordinary people. While the average home in Tianhai cost around fifty thousand per square meter, that area had reached a staggering one hundred and ten to one hundred and twenty thousand. Despite this, it was still fervently sought after by countless individuals.

Under the night sky, Wang Wu parked the car in front of a three-story villa. The Western-style decor was elegant and imbued with a sense of nobility. Xu Ke could see lights on the second and third floors shimmering against the moonlight.

After stopping the car, Wang Wu got out to open the door for Xu Ke. He stood to the side and bowed slightly. "I hope Mister Xu won't look down on this place. It's a bit small, but the Young Lady chose it because it's in a secluded location and less likely to attract attention."

You call a villa in Tianhai that occupies a hundred square meters 'small'? You must have a complete misunderstanding of the word "small."

"Not at all," Xu Ke managed to say after a moment. "The scenery here is exceptionally beautiful, and the conditions are excellent."

Wang Wu smiled slightly. "That's good to hear." Then, he added, "Well then, Mister Xu, please go inside. The Young Lady is waiting for you."

Xu Ke was taken aback. "Uncle Wu, aren't you coming in?"

Wang Wu shook his head, a hint of a tease in his voice. "My other half told me I shouldn't be a third wheel to the Young Lady."

Xu Ke touched his nose and chuckled awkwardly. "Okay, then."

Since Wang Wu didn't plan to enter, Xu Ke didn't insist and walked straight into the villa. The front door was ajar. Upon entering, Xu Ke noticed that the lights on the first floor were also on, illuminating the space brightly. The television was on in the living room, but it was only playing melodious music.

Seeing this, Xu Ke couldn't help but chuckle. Most wealthy people have phonographs or DVD players for music, but Wong Qifu is so down-to-earth.

On one side of the living room was a tall set of French doors. Through the glass, Xu Ke could see a green lawn behind the villa, adjacent to which was a sizable but empty swimming pool. It seems Wong Qifu isn't in the mood for a swim right now.

This observation left Xu Ke awestruck once again. So this is where the tycoons of Tianhai live? Houses like this are common enough in Jiang City, thanks to its robust tourism industry, but only billionaires or those worth tens of billions could afford such a lavish home in Tianhai. Recalling how Wang Wu had just described it as "small," Xu Ke fell silent.

Just then, a faint voice wafted down from upstairs. "Wait for me in the room to the side. I'll be down shortly."

It was Wong Qifu.

Xu Ke paused. After surveying the living room, he saw a small room off to the side and called upstairs, "Is it this small room?"

"There's only one," Wong Qifu replied.

Xu Ke dutifully walked in. Although he didn't know what Wong Qifu had in mind, she must have invited him here for something important. He opened the door to the room, which contained only a table and a chair. On the table sat a small red box.

Xu Ke didn't touch anything, instead taking a seat and waiting quietly. During this time, he occasionally looked out the window. This was a villa district, so he could see other villas outside, but none of them had their lights on. Perhaps they were all unoccupied.

Time passed quietly. Xu Ke glanced at his watch. It was half-past eleven.

He was startled. He'd been waiting for forty minutes! Did something happen to Wong Qifu?

But hearing occasional noises from upstairs, Xu Ke had no intention of investigating. Perhaps she was still busy with something. The wait stretched for another half hour.

It was midnight.

Left hanging, Xu Ke felt bored and bewildered. This kind of aimless, tedious waiting was the most soul-crushing. Though not impatient, Xu Ke couldn't help but feel confused… What exactly is this all about?

Just then, a faint voice came from outside the door. "Open up."

It was Wong Qifu.

Hearing her voice, Xu Ke stood up and opened the door. He unconsciously voiced the question that had been on his mind, "Sister Wang, did you need something from me?"

"Can't I see you if there's nothing important?" Wong Qifu's voice was still languid, tinged with an air of nonchalance.

It was so familiar.

Xu Ke's eyes widened slightly. He had been in close contact with this voice over the phone these past few days, but in terms of meeting face-to-face, this was the first time since their encounter at the Wang Family Corporation. He felt an inexplicable surge of excitement.

The door swung fully open, revealing a stunningly beautiful face. Her fitted dress accentuated a captivating figure, and her complexion was as smooth and pearly as fine jade. What caught Xu Ke's attention, though, were Wong Qifu's eyes as they met his. They were like limpid autumn pools, her gaze flowing and captivating.

"S-Sister Wang…" Xu Ke greeted her, his voice catching.

Wong Qifu looked at him. "How long do you plan to keep me standing here?"

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