Early the next morning, Ling Yun, who was busy preparing breakfast in the kitchen, heard singing coming from the bedroom. The little one had woken up and was practicing singing in bed.
"There is only a mother in this world
A child with a mother is like a treasure
Like a treasure"
The milky melody left Ling Yun unsure whether to laugh or cry.
After having a cozy breakfast, little Qian Qian played with the little puppy and was not bored at all. Ling Yun sat on the sofa, took out his phone, and called the elderly landlord. He simply told him that he was not going to rent the place anymore and that the landlord did not need to refund the rent for the remaining few months. The old man happily agreed.
Right after he hung up, another call came in from an unfamiliar number. Who could it be?
"Hello."
"You bastard, where did you take my daughter? Why aren't you at the villa?" the person on the other end asked through gritted teeth.
Ling Yun recognized that it was Qin Lan and frowned slightly. This woman was too audacious and truly needed some discipline. She was not Qian Qian's biological mother, yet she dared to speak to him in such a loud voice.
"At the rental apartment."
"You weren't at the villa last night? Why didn't you tell me?"
A trace of anger rose in Ling Yun's heart. Who do you think you are that I need to report to you? Is it necessary? Hehe. However, he did not say it out of loud.
"Busy."
Qin Lan was furious. What kind of attitude was that?
"When are you moving?"
"This afternoon," Ling Yun said lazily.
"Hmph, I'm coming over tonight," Qin Lan said angrily before hanging up.
The dealership's efficiency was quite high. Just past ten o'clock, they notified Ling Yun that the top-tier Bentley had arrived. Ling Yun told them that he did not want to go out and directly asked them to drive the car to the rental apartment.
Life was very cozy. Ling Yun lit a self-made Heartless Brand Cigarette in his mouth—hereafter called Soul Cultivating Smoke—and held a cup of Immortal Brew in his hand, leaning leisurely against the sofa with an expression of pure enjoyment.
The little puppy stared at that cup of Immortal Brew, its mouth watering. It naturally knew the deliciousness and value of this wine.
Little Qian Qian smelled a strong smoky scent. That smell smelled quite nice, so she raised her head and immediately ran over.
"Stinky daddy, you're not allowed to smoke!" With that, she snatched Ling Yun's cigarette away.
"Ah, oh-oh." Ling Yun was a bit dazed. Without explaining, he just let it be for the sake of her health.
Little Qian Qian then saw the wine glass in her father's hand. "You're not allowed to drink!" As she spoke, she took the wine away as well.
Ling Yun looked at his empty hands with nothing left in his mouth, feeling somewhat at a loss. He used these things to relieve his boredom, but now that he was restricted, he felt unaccustomed to it for a moment.
Watching this scene from the side, the little puppy chuckled secretly in its heart. This great demon king of a master finally has someone who can keep him in check! Hmph, that'll teach you to drink Immortal Brew in front of me all day long!
The little one took the wine and walked toward the bathroom to pour it out. Seeing this, the little puppy hurriedly ran ahead to block Qian Qian, its eyes fixed straight on the Immortal Brew in her hand, its saliva flowing even faster.
"Huhu, huhu!"
"Little Tiger, you can't drink this. It's wine, it stinks!" She even pinched her nose as she spoke, her little expression quite adorable.
"Huhu, huhu!"
Finished speaking, she paid it no mind and continued walking toward the bathroom. Little Tiger grew even more anxious. Unable to accept this, it used its spiritual sense to communicate with Ling Yun. "Master, say something!"
"You saw it. I have no authority right now," Ling Yun spread his hands.
The master had given up, but it could not. It continued to chase after her with wide, watery, and pitiful eyes. The little one felt it was hard to bear, but under the little puppy's watchful gaze, she still poured out the cup of wine.
"Huhu, huhu!" Instantly, it assumed a look as though life had lost its meaning, its heart shattered into pieces.
"Qian Qian, come over quickly. We're moving soon, so go pack your things and bring your favorite items."
"Daddy, Qian Qian has so many things. Can you help me?"
"We don't need the old things; just take a few small toys. How can a little kid have so many things?"
"But daddy, I'm so reluctant to part with them."
"Sigh, alright. Daddy will help you."
A rat-a-tat-tat knock on the door rang out.
"Mr. Ling, are you inside?"
"Coming." Ling Yun walked over and opened the door.
"Manager Li sent me to deliver the car to you. The car is parked downstairs, and there's still 130,000 left to pay on this model. The contract is right here."
Ling Yun did not drag his feet. After paying the remaining balance in full, he re-signed the new contract, told the other person to deliver the license plates to the villa once they arrived, took the keys, and continued packing his things.
At eleven o'clock, after all matters were handled, Ling Yun drove the Bentley toward his new home with his daughter and the little puppy, buying plenty of groceries along the way. Ling Yun had obtained his driver's license back in college, and at this moment, blessed with divine power, his driving skills were even more godly than a professional racer.
The Linjiang Villa Group was built at the confluence of the Linjiang River basin and West Lake. There was a small rolling hill here, and its peak had been developed with buildings standing close together in rows.
"Wow, daddy, it's so pretty over there!" The little one pointed at West Lake nearby.
"Mm, we'll live on the hilltop from now on and can come out to play anytime."
The little one bounced up and down with joy in her seat. The car drove into the villa complex, and the guards did not stop them—perhaps this was the charm of a luxury car.
He opened the villa's gate and drove the car inside. The villa had three floors, and the front yard was a decent size. Unfortunately, some of the design was out of place, wasting a lot of space. The little one had never seen such a large and beautiful house before, laughing and clapping as she ran around the front yard.
This villa was move-in ready, fully equipped with furniture and appliances. Ling Yun put all the luggage away, and with a wave of his hand, all the harmful substances and dust inside the house were swept clean.
He had quite a few things to do, so he turned on the television and played some idol dramas, family ethics dramas, and movies for the little one to watch.
Ling Yun prepared a very simple lunch, mainly because his mother was coming in the afternoon, and he would cook a big feast then to honor her.
After eating, Qian Qian ran off to watch TV. Ling Yun began planning to cultivate his daughter's skills in singing, painting, and playing the piano and guzheng, and he also needed to teach her how to recognize and read characters first.
Afterward, Ling Yun went online and purchased a piano, a guitar, a violin, and a guzheng from a flagship store in Jiangbei City, requesting same-day home delivery.
Having made the arrangements, Ling Yun walked into the living room and found that Qian Qian had already fallen asleep. He draped a blanket over her. Last night, he had already sensed that the teleportation array on Zhao Xin's end was already formed, lacking only his side.
He then walked to a tree in the front yard, executed a few hand seals, took out an array stone, and buried it beneath the tree. He took out a jade slip and tossed it toward the tree, then formed another hand seal. The jade slip transformed into an array barrier that enveloped the area, and after carving a few more divine patterns, the entire array was successfully concealed around the tree.
After finishing all of this, Ling Yun took out his phone and called Chen Li.
"Hello, classmate Chen Li, it's me, Ling Yun."
"Ling Yun, how do you have time to call me? Don't you need to take care of Qian Qian?"
"She's asleep. I have something to tell you. Do you want to change jobs?"
Chen Li was somewhat surprised upon hearing this. "Old classmate? You're going to introduce a job to me? What's the compensation?"
"It's like this. I plan to open a hotel, and right now we're severely understaffed."
"What? You must be joking. Opening a hotel is such a big deal, and you haven't even found people yet. Are you sure you're not just acting on a momentary impulse?"
"I'm not joking. I'm a full-time stay-at-home dad and want to develop a side career."
Chen Li fell silent on the other end, while Ling Yun waited for her to speak. Chen Li had indeed thought about resigning. Ever since Wang Ming harassed her, her work had become increasingly difficult. Her parents were getting old, her younger brother needed money for college, and her boyfriend was unpromising; she had been very vexed lately.
Thinking it over, staying here had no future, so she might as well work for Ling Yun. What if he struck it rich later on? When an opportunity presented itself, she had to seize it; she couldn't possibly live a mediocre life forever.
"I'll resign later and come work for you. I trust you, and I trust my own judgment."
"Rest assured, I guarantee you won't be disappointed. Since you've agreed, I'll arrange your work. First, go find a hotel that is up for transfer and buy it out. The location and environment don't matter at all, and the price doesn't matter either."
Chen Li: "..."
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