Chapter 62: Home Run

Although Lin Li had already anticipated many problems beforehand, when the crucial moment finally arrived, he still found himself overwhelmed. He had managed to book a room at the hotel with great difficulty, but before he could even set Leng Ningxue down, he found himself locked in with her.

“Ahem, Miss Leng, shouldn’t we… wait a moment?” Even with his considerable experience, Lin Li couldn’t help but blush furiously.

Just think—this was the eldest daughter of the Leng family, the famed Ice Witch of Jiangcheng, now draped over him in such an alluring state. She was as enchanting as anyone could imagine.

Leng Ningxue leaned against Lin Li, her breath fragrant and warm. “Wait? What are you waiting for? Once you possess me, you’ll have control of the Xingchen Group. As long as you don’t interfere with my decisions in the company, everything will be yours—the company, myself, even all that belongs to the Leng family. Don’t you want that? You already hold the real power in the Qin family; if you add the Leng family to that, wouldn’t that excite you?”

Lin Li swallowed hard. Merely imagining such things was enough to set his heart racing. The Qin family alone wasn’t enough to take on Ye Aotian. But with the agreement he had reached with Leng Ningxue, the situation was entirely different. Even if he still couldn’t match Ye Aotian’s strength, at least he had a chance to stand against him.

To be honest, everything that happened today made Lin Li feel as if he were dreaming. He hadn’t needed to exert much effort—everything had fallen into place naturally. The negotiations with Leng Ningxue had gone remarkably smoothly. Once this agreement was sealed, Xingchen Group and the Qin family would enter into deep cooperation. Ye Aotian would no longer be able to interfere in Xingchen Group’s affairs, nor would he be able to seize control of the Leng family.

After much consideration, Ye Aotian had made a desperate move. But he had miscalculated—he never expected Lin Li to suppress the effects of the drug on Leng Ningxue. Nor did he anticipate that the Ice Witch would fall for someone as little-known as Lin Li, rather than succumb to his so-called heroic charm. To top it off, Leng Huaze had played the perfect teammate, facilitating this series of events.

Perhaps Leng Ningxue had once harbored illusions about her family, believing that with her abilities she could expand and strengthen their industry, that her kin would support her. But now she saw the truth: everyone wanted a share of her achievements, everyone sought to push her from her position. No matter how hard she tried, she couldn’t make them see reason or understand her.

After much soul-searching, she made her choice. There was only one way to neutralize the drug. Rather than giving herself to a stranger, she would give herself to Lin Li—after all, she liked him. Moreover, she used this opportunity to lay out her own demands: once this matter was settled, Lin Li must unconditionally support her research into new energy and help her become a queen of commerce. This had always been her goal and her dream—to prove that a woman, too, could hold up half the sky.

Though her hand had been forced, ultimately it was her own strength that allowed her to endure. If not for the constant trouble from her family, Leng Ningxue could have handled everything herself. Lin Li, for his part, had no reason to refuse. To him, Leng Ningxue’s current state was perfectly reasonable.

Just as this thought flashed through his mind, Leng Ningxue drew close again. “It’s been so long and you’re still motionless. Could it be that the mighty master of the Qin family is a disappointment? In my eyes, you’re a real man. Or… am I not worthy of you?” Her gaze was almost molten as she looked at him.

If Lin Li could still resist under such circumstances, he might as well compare himself to Liu Xiahui, the paragon of restraint. “Hmph, let me show you what I’m made of.” Lin Li, thoroughly riled up, locked the doors and windows and tossed Leng Ningxue onto the bed. In an instant, clothes flew everywhere.

[Ding, villainous behavior detected. Villain points +1000.]
[Ding, major villainous behavior detected. Villain points +20000.]
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A night of passion truly is worth a thousand pieces of gold.

Whether it was due to their constitution or something else, even Lin Li was surprised by how energetic Leng Ningxue turned out to be. By now, it was already three in the morning. She lay in Lin Li’s arms, her cheeks flushed, the usual aloof and imperious businesswoman nowhere to be seen—now she was as docile as a little bird, the contrast making Lin Li exceedingly proud.

“Well? Are you convinced now? If not, we can go again,” he teased. Leng Ningxue hurriedly shook her head, “No, no, I surrender…” She was no match for his wild energy—how could an untouched maiden stand up to such intensity?

Lin Li, meanwhile, was all satisfaction. Ice Witch? He’d certainly shown her his strength.

[Ding, congratulations! You have successfully stolen the heroine. Rewards: 2 billion in legal funds, 12% shares in Sanhe Group, ‘Southern Frontier Secret Arts’, enhanced constitution, one Misfortune Card…]
Staring at the dazzling array of rewards, Lin Li fell silent. Even though he had prepared himself for this, he still found it hard to believe he had really reached this point. He could feel his body, now far stronger than before, thanks to the rewards.

So this was the benefit of intercepting the fated heroine? It was a tremendous windfall—these enhancements alone would ensure his peace of mind for the foreseeable future. Right now, New City Group was in urgent need of funds, and Lin Li could invest the fresh 2 billion straight into it.

“Now I truly belong to you. But you can’t go back on what we discussed.” Leng Ningxue’s tone was firm. “You can take part of Xingchen Group’s profits, but you’re not to interfere with my decisions. As a major shareholder, you must fully support my appointment as CEO.”

What Leng Ningxue needed most was a supporter, and now Lin Li could fill that role, becoming her greatest ally. With him backing her, even if someone in the Leng family wanted to make trouble, they’d have to think twice about crossing Lin Li.