Divine Doctor and His CEO Wife-Chapter 149 Qin Lan Returns

Chen Xiao watched her leave, sighing to himself. That woman is a true temptress, never missing a chance to tease me. I have to admit, she really knows how to keep a man on the hook.

Since Zhang Yaqing had laid out the terms, he didn’t mind helping her make a bid. After all, if it came down to it, he could always force her to fulfill her promise. I’m done falling for her empty promises!

After a refreshing cold shower, Chen Xiao finally managed to calm the fire Zhang Yaqing had ignited in him.

Stepping out of the bathroom, he picked up his phone and saw a message from Li Buyi, reminding him to attend the Sail Raising Conference in two days. Chen Xiao quickly sent a reply.

Li Buyi had explained to him in private that this Sail Raising Conference would use a bidding system, with financial power being one of the most critical factors. Not many companies were qualified to compete. The competition was officially limited to local businesses in Yuncheng City. In reality, however, most of these enterprises had larger powers supporting them from the shadows.

After all, many pairs of covetous eyes were fixed on this juicy piece of meat. There was the Jiang Family, which had established a foothold in Yuncheng City early on; the Zhonghai Qin Family, which was using Wei Ziheng as a pawn while pulling strings from behind; and other major powers like Hongmen, all wanting to dip their fingers in and get a piece of the pie.

It’s easy to imagine how many people are desperate to devour this giant cake!

The share of the profits and partial management rights of a new port was an enormous temptation. Most importantly, the government was bound to pour a massive amount of resources into the project. Investing in the new port was like getting a goose that lays golden eggs. Once you’ve successfully invested, you can just sit back and watch the money roll in.

Collecting his thoughts, Chen Xiao put his phone away, planning to get some rest.

Suddenly, Luo Qingli entered, dressed in a thin nightgown that revealed the long expanse of her legs. She wore a pair of gold-rimmed glasses, which added a touch of intellectual elegance to her already cool and stunning face.

Chen Xiao swallowed hard. But Luo Qingli got into bed without saying a word, and he felt it wasn’t his place to speak first, so he decided to just go to sleep.

Finally, it was Luo Qingli who couldn’t stand it anymore. She broke the silence. "Have you... forgotten our agreement?"

Chen Xiao paused for a moment. "Of course I remember. After I complete three tasks for you, we’re both free. If I get this done for you, our agreement is over."

Luo Qingli scoffed, "Is that all you remember?"

"What else is there?"

A sharp pain shot through Luo Qingli’s heart. An inexplicable wave of emotion washed over her, making it difficult to breathe. "Chen Xiao, am I that repulsive? I, Luo Qingli... where do I fall short?"

"You’re wonderful," Chen Xiao said, turning his head away to avoid her gaze. "It’s me who isn’t good enough."

I’ve only acquired four of the seven main medicines. The remaining three are incredibly rare. I can’t even guarantee my own survival, so why should I hold a good woman back? Besides, I’ve never liked being tied down.

Suddenly, Luo Qingli flipped over and straddled him. She leaned down slowly, her breath ghosting across his face, her eyes filled with a possessive fire.

"Chen Xiao, you listen to me. Until you fulfill the three conditions you promised me, and as long as our marriage is not over, you are still my husband, Luo Qingli’s husband!"

"Let me reiterate our agreement. As my husband, you are to be a faithful man and stop philandering. 𝑓𝓇𝘦ℯ𝘸𝘦𝑏𝓃𝑜𝘷ℯ𝑙.𝑐𝑜𝓂

"And most importantly... you must perform your marital duties regularly. That, too, is part of our agreement."

* * *

「The next day, early in the morning.」

Luo Qingli was awakened by the sunlight. The previous night, driven by her emotions, she had been particularly wild. Now, her body was severely dehydrated, her mouth was terribly dry, and she didn’t have an ounce of strength. She struggled to move her fingers and reached for her phone on the nightstand.

Several new messages were on the screen. Her expression shifted from shock to delighted surprise. Sister Lan is coming back?!

She had thought that after Qin Lan left, it would be difficult for them to see each other again. She never expected Qin Lan to return so soon.

She immediately kicked Chen Xiao awake.

Waking up groggily, Chen Xiao grumbled, "Can’t a man get any sleep?"

"Sister Lan is coming back!" Luo Qingli said excitedly. "I’m going to pick her up today!"

The name made Chen Xiao’s pupils tremble. Sister Lan? Qin Lan is back?

Thinking of the woman with whom he’d been intimate, his feelings grew complicated. Since Qin Lan had left, she had never once replied to his messages. Although he didn’t show it, he had been constantly worried, even considering going to Zhonghai to find her. Seeing occasional updates on her social media was the only thing that assured him she was safe.

Now, her return stirred a new layer of complexity in his heart. He had no idea what her attitude toward him would be now. With that thought, he silently lit a cigarette.

Luo Qingli frowned. "Aren’t you happy Sister Lan is back?" She remembered that Qin Lan had never seemed to approve of Chen Xiao.

"Of course I am," Chen Xiao replied. "I’m very happy."

"I might go pick her up later. You should come with me," Luo Qingli said.

"Okay," Chen Xiao nodded.

Luo Qingli breathed a sigh of relief, a smile touching her face. "The Sail Raising Conference is tomorrow night, so we have time to have fun with Sister Lan today. But first, we have to deal with the Ryan Group..."

After a pause, she added, "Oh, right. There’s one more thing."

"What is it?"

"If you fail to get the spot for me," Luo Qingli said lightly, "you’ll have to promise me three more things."

"That won’t happen. I will definitely get the spot for you."

Luo Qingli scoffed. "So you’re that desperate to divorce me? Fine. Since you want it so badly, we’ll see what you’re made of. If you actually succeed, I’ll set you free."

With that, she got up, dressed, and went to freshen up.

Chen Xiao sighed. Women’s minds are truly impossible to understand...

「Meanwhile.」

Outside a villa in Yuncheng City, a discreet black business vehicle slowly drove in. Jiang Tianquan and his subordinates were all waiting outside, their expressions reverent.

Two middle-aged men stepped out of the vehicle. One, slightly older and wearing a Tang suit, had his hair slicked back and exuded a powerful aura. The other was powerfully built and imposing. The moment he stepped out, a formidable, oppressive presence swept out from him.

The man wore an army-green Zhongshan suit and stood as straight as a spear. His eyes were sharp and piercing, his gaze like a sword that could see straight into a person’s soul.

Zhu Baixi’s heart pounded. So this is him. The man who has been backing the Jiang Family all this time.

Jiang Tianquan hurried forward. "Father! Mr. Xing!"

These two middle-aged men were none other than the Jiang Family Head, Jiang Baifeng, and the man who had always supported them from the shadows: the Dragon Soul Dark Guard Commander, Xing Zhanlong.