Tycoon: From Rags to Riches

Chapter 103: Chapter 101: Jumping 15 Levels (Part 3)

"We’ll see. It depends on the situation."

Qian Zhengxing didn’t commit to a firm answer. Zhonghai was one of the four top-tier cities, and a super-rich tycoon like Gu Heng could decide to take a trip there at any time.

If Gu Heng needed anything in Zhonghai when the time came, he might actually have to ask that old fellow for help.

"Alright."

Liu Sheng was more than satisfied with Qian Zhengxing’s reply.

Although he was the governor of the Zhonghai Branch and his position seemed glamorous, in reality, a place like Zhonghai was teeming with financial con artists.

It was impossible to guard against all of them, and you never knew who might viciously stab you in the back. In contrast, tycoons with massive cash flows were the most desirable clients.

After they hung up, Qian Zhengxing immediately instructed his subordinates to start preparing the application. At the same time, he called the senior leadership at the head office to give them a heads-up.

...

「In the afternoon, around three o’clock.」

On the bed, Luo Xiwen slowly opened her eyes, feeling a wave of exhaustion wash over both her mind and body.

Her lower back ached, her legs were numb, and there was a distinct, swollen ache in her hips.

As consciousness slowly returned, she recalled the passion of the previous night. A blush crept across her dignified, beautiful face.

She turned over and saw that Gu Heng was already awake, leaning against the headboard and scrolling through TikTok.

Out of the corner of her eye, she caught a glimpse and realized he was watching thirst trap videos.

"Are they pretty?"

Luo Xiwen pursed her lips and suddenly asked him softly.

"They are..."

Gu Heng replied instinctively, but he quickly caught himself. He cleared his throat and said with a completely serious expression, "I don’t know why these thirst trap videos keep showing up on my feed lately. TikTok’s recommendation algorithm is getting more and more unreliable!"

"Ohh..."

"So that’s how it is."

Luo Xiwen scooted up, the movement revealing a large expanse of her pale skin. "I’ve heard that for this kind of thing, you can just long-press the video and then tap ’Not Interested.’ After doing that a few times, it should correct your TikTok account’s recommendation algorithm."

"Oh, so that’s how you do it."

Gu Heng nodded, feigning understanding, and nonchalantly locked his phone.

’Are you kidding me!?’

’I’ve spent countless nights and... *fluids*... cultivating this perfectly curated feed!’

Seeing him act like this, Luo Xiwen had to stifle a laugh.

After last night, their relationship had fundamentally changed.

Even though she was much older than Gu Heng, his mature and composed demeanor made it feel completely natural for her to be playfully affectionate with him.

"Governor Qian called you while you were asleep."

Gu Heng took the opportunity to change the subject. "You were sleeping so soundly, so I answered it."

"Huh?"

"You answered a call from Governor Qian?"

Luo Xiwen froze for a moment, her expression turning shy. "Then... does that mean Governor Qian knows about us?"

"There are some things he needs to know."

Gu Heng raised a hand and gently stroked her hair. "Him knowing about us will only help you. There’s no downside."

"Should I call Governor Qian back then?"

Luo Xiwen asked tentatively.

"Don’t bother. He’ll be coming over later."

Gu Heng shook his head. "As it happens, we haven’t eaten all day. We can all grab a bite at the Chinese restaurant in the Junlan Hotel later."

"What?"

"Then I should hurry up and get ready."

Upon hearing this, Luo Xiwen grew nervous and started to get out of bed as she spoke.

"What for?"

"No need for makeup. Just take a shower."

"We’ll be right back after we eat."

Gu Heng told her.

"Back here?"

Hearing this, Luo Xiwen’s eyes lit up. "You’re not going home tonight?"

"Do you want me to leave?"

Gu Heng whispered in her ear, his hand closing possessively over her breast.

"Of course not."

Luo Xiwen couldn’t help but tremble as she answered honestly.

"Then I won’t."

"I’m not leaving today, or tomorrow, or the day after."

Gu Heng turned his head slightly, planting a soft kiss on the spot where her hair met her ear. "And you’re not allowed to leave, either."

’After more than two whole months of abstinence, how could one night possibly be enough?’

’He’d have to go at it day and night to be truly satisfied.’

"Alright~"

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