Heavenly Dragon Doctor Son-in-Law-Chapter 118 - 119: Tears-filled Bloody Rose!

"You don’t dare to offend either party, which is why you’re forcing us into a direct negotiation," Xiao Lingyue said, stepping inside on her long, slender legs. "You profit from the shadows by backing the eventual winner."

Hearing this, the manager scratched his head in embarrassment.

"To tell you the truth," Xiao Lingyue continued, fiddling with a throwing knife in her hand, her tone resolute, "even if the Mayor of Jiangzhong himself showed up today, I wouldn’t budge. I am determined to have the Sky Garden."

The manager and the female deputy manager quickly voiced their agreement. They had no doubt about this formidable woman’s background and power; after all, they knew she possessed immense influence and methods. If Qin Long didn’t know what was good for him, Xiao Lingyue would surely have him killed.

"Miss, you are incredibly powerful," the manager added with an obsequious smile. "But he’s just a cripple with a cane, so please, go easy on him..."

If this woman got angry and killed Qin Long, they would be offending the late Zhou Hongying. Even if the formidable woman didn’t make things difficult for them, Zhou Hongying’s loyalists certainly would. After all, she had warned them repeatedly.

"A cripple with a cane."

Upon hearing that phrase, Xiao Lingyue froze, her face filling with disbelief as she stood rooted to the spot.

It can’t be such a coincidence, can it? Qin Long is also a cripple with a cane!

Xiao Lingyue glanced furtively at Qing’er, who also looked hesitant, her eyes wide with surprise.

How could it be such a coincidence?

"A cripple with a cane..." Xiao Lingyue repeated, slowly raising her head to look at the manager as a storm brewed in her heart. Although she forced herself to control her excitement, the manager still noticed her reaction. Why did she get so tense when she heard ’a cripple with a cane’?

"Yes, Miss," the manager said, bowing his head respectfully and holding nothing back. "Young Master Qin is indeed a cripple with a cane. I’m also confused as to why he would spend a billion just to rent the Sky Garden for that one day."

The words struck Xiao Lingyue like a bolt of lightning, and her body shuddered.

Crutches... a cripple... Young Master Qin! I never dreamed that I’d be negotiating against my own Brother Long today! What a colossal joke. I prepared the Sky Garden for him all along!

Of course, the manager and the deputy manager standing by had no idea about their connection.

"Miss, should we go?" Qing’er reminded her cautiously. Xiao Lingyue’s secret trip to Jiangzhong has already caused quite a stir. Besides, Qiu Hu’s forces are powerful. If they discovered Qin Long’s whereabouts... Qin Long’s strength hasn’t recovered yet; he would be no match for them. Therefore, the best way to protect him is not to meet him now.

Xiao Lingyue fell into deep thought.

「About half an hour later.」

Gazing at the lounge nearby, Xiao Lingyue bit her red lip. I’ve dreamed of reuniting with him, my childhood sweetheart, my Brother Long. Even a single glance would bring my heart immense satisfaction. 𝕗𝐫𝐞𝕖𝕨𝐞𝗯𝚗𝕠𝘃𝐞𝚕.𝐜𝗼𝚖

"Fate cannot be defied," she declared, her beautiful eyes shining with determination. "I’m going to see him."

"Yes, Miss."

Qing’er quickly followed her. The manager watched them suddenly quicken their pace, a puzzled look on his face.

「On the other side.」

The female deputy manager was pouring tea for Qin Long. His aloof demeanor greatly displeased her. I could have been fawning over that powerful woman right now, maybe even earning a promotion. Just becoming her acquaintance would have been great! But everything was ruined because of this cripple, Qin Long. The more she thought about it, the angrier she became.

"Young Master Qin, if I’m being honest, you don’t stand a chance," the deputy manager sighed, her voice filled with complaint. "The other party’s background is no simple matter. You should just give up."

"No chance?" Qin Long frowned, glancing at her with a hint of puzzlement.

"That’s right, absolutely no chance! You don’t understand the power of the woman you’re up against. If you don’t want to die, you should voluntarily give up the Sky Garden."

The deputy manager was convinced Qin Long was on a suicide mission. After all, the person who had seen Zhou Hongying fawning over him was the manager’s cousin. The deputy manager had only heard secondhand rumors and didn’t believe for a second that he actually had such connections. Besides, even if he did have ties to Zhou Hongying, it would be useless. The other party was a powerhouse who could easily manipulate the entire Wang Family of Jiangzhong. She couldn’t believe Zhou Hongying would offend a first-class family like the Wangs for a minor figure like Qin Long. It was simply unrealistic.

"No matter who the other party is, I am determined to get the Sky Garden," Qin Long said with a slight, dismissive wave, his expression calm.

"Haha, fine. Your courage is commendable," the deputy manager scoffed. "But I hope that courage doesn’t get crushed. Even Young Master Wang is nothing in front of her. I really don’t know where you get your confidence from."

She looked at Qin Long with a mocking expression, her derision growing. For Qin Long to think he can challenge such a powerhouse... he’s completely overestimating himself. But if I can persuade him to back down, maybe that powerful woman will remember this favor and give me a leg up!

"In a moment, you should watch very carefully," Qin Long replied, looking at her with the same unruffled composure.

"Fine! If you’re really that amazing, I’ll personally serve you for three days, free of charge!" the deputy manager retorted, pursing her lips.

Outside, Xiao Lingyue and Qing’er, led by the manager, gradually approached the lounge. Countless times, I wanted to turn and leave, but I couldn’t stop. My heart just ached with longing for him. If this is heaven’s will, then I must see him in person.

They slipped into a nearby surveillance room, and she gazed at the monitor. The moment she saw the screen, her delicate face filled with emotion. Qin Long was resting on a chair with his eyes closed.

She recognized him instantly.

Her pupils contracted, and she pressed a hand against the wall to support her trembling body. Tears welled in her beautiful eyes as strands of her hair brushed against her stunning face.

Xiao Lingyue’s expression underwent a dramatic change. The manager beside her was completely baffled, but Qing’er understood everything.

Xiao Lingyue gently caressed the image of Qin Long on the monitor, her elegant eyebrows trembling.

Seeing the crutches beside his desolate figure makes my heart tremble. The commander of the Heavenly Dragon Army, in charge of a million soldiers. A War God of his generation, whose power shook the world, who had never known defeat! Now, he’s a cripple, dependent on the Tang Family. His former comrades and subordinates are gone, with only a pair of cold crutches for company. How could such a fall not be heart-wrenching?

As his most trusted confidante, seeing him like this felt like a knife twisting in her heart.

BANG!

Xiao Lingyue slammed her hand on the desk. Tears rolled down her cheeks as she lowered her head, silent.

I had only intended to take one look and then leave...