Moving to a New Home

The next morning, Ling Yun, busy preparing breakfast in the kitchen, heard singing from the bedroom. The little one had woken up and was practicing singing in bed.

"Mommy is the best in the world, A child with a mother is like a treasure, Like a treasure."

The childish melody made Ling Yun chuckle.

After a warm breakfast, Little Qian Qian was not bored playing with the puppy. Ling Yun sat on the sofa and took out his phone, calling the landlord. He briefly explained that he was no longer renting and that he wouldn't need the remaining months of rent back. The landlord happily agreed.

As soon as he hung up, another call came in, an unknown number. Who could it be?

"Hello?"

"You scoundrel, where did you take my daughter? Why aren't you at the villa?" the voice on the other end snarled through gritted teeth.

Ling Yun recognized Qin Lan's voice and frowned slightly. This woman was too presumptuous and really needed to be taught a lesson. She wasn't Qian Qian's birth mother, yet she dared to speak to him so loudly.

"At the rental apartment."

"You weren't at the villa last night? Why didn't you tell me?"

Ling Yun felt a surge of anger. Who did she think she was? Did he need to tell her? Was it necessary? Heh, but he didn't say it out loud.

"Is there something?"

Qin Lan was furious. What kind of attitude was this?

"When are you moving?"

"This afternoon," Ling Yun replied lazily.

"Hmph, I'll come over again tonight," Qin Lan said angrily and hung up.

The car dealership was quite efficient. It was just past ten o'clock when they notified Ling Yun that the top-of-the-line Bentley had arrived. Ling Yun told them he didn't want to go out and asked them to drive the car directly to the rental apartment.

Life was leisurely. Ling Yun lit a Heartless Brand Cigarette he had made himself (from now on, it would be called Soul Cultivating Smoke), held a cup of Immortal Brew, and leaned back on the sofa, looking utterly content.

The puppy looked at the cup of Immortal Brew, its mouth watering. It knew the deliciousness and value of this wine.

Little Qian Qian smelled a strong smoky scent, which smelled wonderful. She looked up and immediately ran over.

"Stinky Daddy, no smoking!" she said, taking the cigarette from Ling Yun.

"Ah, oh, oh," Ling Yun said, a bit bewildered. He didn't explain, just assumed she thought it was harmful to health.

Little Qian Qian then saw the wine glass in her father's hand. "No drinking!" she said, taking the wine away again.

Ling Yun looked at his empty hands and mouth, feeling a bit lost. He usually used these things to relieve his boredom when he was idle. Now that he was being restricted, he wasn't used to it for a moment.

The puppy watched this scene and chuckled inwardly. This devilish master finally has someone to control him. Hmph, serves you right for drinking Immortal Brew in front of me all the time.

The little one took the wine and walked towards the bathroom to pour it out. The puppy, seeing this, quickly ran ahead to stop Qian Qian, its eyes fixed on the Immortal Brew in her hand, its drool flowing even faster.

"Hoo hoo, hoo hoo."

"Little Tiger, you can't drink this. It's wine, it's stinky," she said, pinching her nose, looking incredibly cute.

"Hoo hoo, hoo hoo."

After speaking, she ignored it and continued towards the bathroom. Little Tiger became even more anxious, chasing after her relentlessly while communicating with Ling Yun using its divine sense. "Master, say something!"

"You saw it yourself, I don't have any authority now," Ling Yun spread his hands.

The master had given up, but it couldn't. It continued to chase, its eyes wide and pitiful. The little one felt unbearable, but still, under the puppy's watchful gaze, she poured out the cup of wine.

"Hoo hoo, hoo hoo." Instantly, it looked heartbroken, its spirit shattered.

"Qian Qian, come here quickly. We're moving soon. Go pack your things and take anything you like."

"Daddy, Qian Qian has so many things! Can you help me?"

"Don't take the old things. Just take a few small toys. Why do children have so many things?"

"But, Daddy, I can't bear to part with them."

"Sigh, alright, Dad will help you."

Knock, knock, knock.

"Mr. Ling, are you inside?"

"Coming," Ling Yun walked over and opened the door.

"I'm Manager Li's subordinate, sent to deliver the car to you. The car is downstairs. Also, there's a remaining balance of 130,000 for this car. The contract is here."

Ling Yun didn't delay. After paying the remaining balance, he signed a new contract and told the representative that the car plates would be delivered to the villa once they arrived. He took the keys and continued packing.

At eleven o'clock, after all matters were settled, Ling Yun, with his daughter and a puppy, drove the Bentley towards their new home. They bought a lot of groceries along the way. Ling Yun had obtained his driver's license in college, and with the divine power boost, his driving skills were even better than a racing champion's.

The Linjiang Villa Group was built at the confluence of the Linjiang River and West Lake. There was a small hill there, developed at the summit, with houses lining it densely.

"Wow, Daddy, it's so beautiful there!" the little one exclaimed, pointing at West Lake.

"Mm, we'll live on the mountaintop from now on, and we can come out to play anytime," he replied.

The little one bounced with joy in her seat. The car drove into the villa complex. The gatekeeper didn't stop them, perhaps due to the allure of a luxury car.

They opened the villa gate and drove the car in. The villa had three floors and a decent-sized front yard. Unfortunately, some of the design was flawed, wasting a lot of space. The little one had never seen such a large and beautiful house before, and she ran around the front yard, clapping her hands with a giggle.

This villa was move-in ready, with all furniture and appliances fully equipped. Ling Yun put away his luggage and with a wave of his hand, all harmful substances and dust in the room were swept away.

He had a lot to do, so he turned on the TV and played some idol dramas, family dramas, and movies for the little one to watch.

Ling Yun kept lunch simple, mainly because his mother would be arriving in the afternoon, and he would make a big meal to honor her then.

After eating, Qianqian ran off to watch TV, while Ling Yun began planning to cultivate his daughter's singing, painting, and piano skills. He also needed to teach her to recognize and read characters first.

Ling Yun then went online and bought a piano, a guitar, a violin, and a Guzheng from a flagship store in Jiangbei City, requesting immediate delivery.

After making arrangements, Ling Yun walked into the living room. He found Qianqian already asleep, so he draped a blanket over her. Last night, he had sensed that Zhao Xin's teleportation array was complete, only needing his side to be ready.

He then walked to the front yard and stood under a tree. He made a few hand seals, took out an array stone, and buried it under the tree. He then took out a jade slip, tossed it onto the tree, and made another hand seal. The jade slip transformed into an array that enveloped the area. After carving a few divine patterns, the entire array was successfully hidden around the tree.

Having finished all this, Ling Yun took out his phone and dialed Chen Li's number.

"Hello, classmate Chen Li, it's Ling Yun."

"Ling Yun, what a surprise you're calling. Aren't you supposed to be taking care of Qianqian?"

"She's asleep. I have something to tell you. Would you like to change your job?"

Chen Li sounded a bit surprised upon hearing this. "Old classmate? You want to introduce me to a job? What's the pay like?"

"It's like this, I'm planning to open a hotel, and I'm severely short on staff right now."

"What? No joke, opening a hotel is a big deal. You haven't found anyone yet? Are you sure you're not just acting on impulse?"

"No joke. I'm a full-time dad, and I want to develop some side businesses."

Chen Li fell silent. Ling Yun waited for her to speak. Chen Li had indeed been thinking about quitting. Ever since Wang Ming started harassing her, her work had become increasingly difficult. Her parents were getting old, her younger brother needed money for university, and her boyfriend was unreliable. She had been very troubled lately.

After much thought, she realized there was no future for her here. It would be better to work for Ling Yun. Who knew if things might take off in the future? She had to seize opportunities when they arose. She couldn't just live a mediocre life forever.

"I'll resign and work for you right away. I believe in you, and I believe in my own judgment."

"Don't worry, I promise you won't be disappointed. Since you've agreed, I'll arrange your work. First, find a hotel for transfer, take it over, and don't worry about the location or environment. The price doesn't matter either."

Chen Li: "..."

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