The Great Sage Returns from Ten Years of Imprisonment

Lingyun gained a lot from tonight's gathering, further expanding his network of connections among high-level figures in the financial industry.

The delegates who were invited to the gathering also gained a lot.

They not only strengthened their friendship and cooperative relationship with Lingyun, but also gained a deeper understanding of the extent of his influence.

This opportunity also allowed me to meet more high-ranking figures in the financial industry, expanding my network and circle of friends.

For both the host and guests, it was a win-win situation, a truly happy ending for everyone.

The party ended around 9 p.m.

Ling Yun saw Chairman Zhao and General Manager Chen off at the restaurant and watched them get into their car and return to the hotel.

After everyone else had left, he turned to Professor Xu, whose face was slightly flushed, and said with a smile in a low voice:

"Teacher, when I get home later, I still have some work to do. I need to prepare for the international financial markets that start trading tomorrow morning, so as not to be caught off guard."

"In view of this, I will not take you back to the hotel, but I will arrange for someone to drive you back and escort you all the way to your room. You don't have a high alcohol tolerance, so I will feel at ease only if you do this."

As he spoke, he nodded slightly to Zhong Tao, who was standing to the side.

Zhong Tao immediately understood and began arranging vehicles.

Upon hearing Ling Yun say that his alcohol tolerance was average, Professor Xu naturally refused to admit it.

"You say I can't hold my liquor? Have you forgotten how I single-handedly outdrank several of you at your graduate school reunion, leaving you all utterly defeated!"

Upon hearing this, Ling Yun chuckled.

"A true hero doesn't dwell on past glories. Besides, your teacher's wife was worried you'd get drunk, so she secretly replaced your liquor with mineral water. Do you really think I didn't see it?"

"You only drank baijiu (Chinese liquor) for the first glass, but the rest was all mineral water, right? We kept pouring baijiu down our throats, how could we possibly outdrink you?"

Professor Xu blushed and was stunned.

Just as he realized what was happening and was about to make a few excuses, a brand-new Mercedes-Benz slowly drove up and stopped in front of him and Ling Yun.

Ling Yun raised his hand in a gesture of invitation, and said with a smile in a low voice:

"Please get in the car, teacher. I just heard you say that you have things to do tomorrow and the day after, and you won't be returning to Shanghai until the day after tomorrow."

"This car is temporarily available for your use, to make it more convenient for you to get around. Driver Xiao Wu is responsible for both driving and your safety. You can call me anytime if you need anything."

Professor Xu glanced at the brand-new Mercedes-Benz, then at Xiao Wu in the driver's seat, and said in a low voice:

"In Beijing parlance, you've really got some nerve, lending me your Mercedes S-Class worth over a million yuan so casually. How generous!"

"And these security personnel around you, they look quite unusual. Are their identities special? I see a bit of a military air about them!"

After a slight pause, Ling Yun nodded gently.

"I must say, you have a keen eye. Yes, they are all special operations personnel, and active-duty soldiers at that. This shows SZ's care and concern for me. That's all I can say."

"As for this Mercedes-Benz, it's nothing to mention. Feel free to use it. If you need a car again when you come to Beijing in the future, just give me a call."

Professor Xu was startled again upon hearing his explanation.

He knew perfectly well what the words "SZ" and "Special Operations" meant when put together!

But knowing it is one thing, being unable to express it aloud is another!

The next moment, Professor Xu gently patted Ling Yun's shoulder and murmured a few words of emotion.

"I've never even heard of your rapid advancement and remarkable progress. As your graduate advisor, I'm truly honored!"

"Haha, you flatter me too much, I don't deserve it."

Ling Yun smiled and exchanged a few polite words.

After chatting for a couple more minutes, Professor Xu got into his car and left, heading back to his hotel.

After watching the Mercedes-Benz drive away, Ling Yun got into his own car.

As soon as the car door closed, he immediately said:

"Go to the villa near Chaoyang Park. I'll rest at home tomorrow; you guys arrange the shifts."

"OK"

Zhong Tao nodded in agreement.

As soon as he finished speaking, the Phaeton started up, drove out of the parking space, and headed straight for Chaoyang Park.

About twenty minutes later, Ling Yun returned safely to his luxurious villa.

As soon as he entered the door, he heard bursts of pleasant laughter coming from the living room.

Immediately afterward, Jia Jingwen, Yanzi, and Leilei, who had heard the commotion at the door, jogged towards the foyer.

It's already late autumn, and the temperature outside is quite low at night.

In just over ten days, Beijing will start turning on its heating, which means winter is officially here.

This luxurious villa maintains a constant temperature and humidity, making it as comfortable as spring all year round.

Staying at home, Alyssa Chia and Yanzi, as always, wore sexy slip dresses and light makeup, looking stunning and charming, each with their own unique style!

Especially when they jogged over together, the scenery was simply breathtaking and dazzling!

According to the previous agreement, Yanzi should be with Cheng Feng today, while Jia Jingwen and Leilei's day hasn't arrived yet.

Especially for Alyssa Chia, she had planned to give up a date because she had to spend time with her mother and daughter who had just come to Beijing from Taiwan.

However, plans can't keep up with changes!

Because Da Meiyuan suddenly found out she was pregnant, the three beauties were all a little anxious, so they came here together tonight.

But the real protagonist, Da Meiyuan, went back to her parents' house tonight and plans to stay there for a few days.

Then the family moved to another luxury villa that Lingyun's mother had bought, and from then on they lived a secluded life, preparing for pregnancy and childbirth!

The reason why it was Lingyun's mother who bought the villa, and not Da Meiyuan and her parents' house, or a new house, was naturally for the sake of confidentiality!

In this way, there is basically no need to worry about ubiquitous media reporters causing trouble or finding the new address of Da Meiyuan and her family by following their clues.

Even if they were lucky enough to discover that luxurious villa, they wouldn't be able to find anything.

Because of Ling Yun, his mother's personal information is also kept confidential.

This includes information about owned properties; without reaching a certain level, no useful information can be found at all.

In this way, there is basically no need to worry about the media discovering that Da Meiyuan is pregnant.

In the blink of an eye, Alyssa Chia and Yanzi arrived.

They were more enthusiastic today than usual.

Swallow, the first to be caught, flew straight into Lingyun's arms.

"You're back, Yunzi. Congratulations again on becoming a father soon!"

Ling Yun casually put his arm around her slender waist and teased her jokingly:

"Is this a genuine congratulation? It sounds a little sour. Are you jealous? This isn't like you at all, my dear sassy friend!"

"Get lost! Who's jealous? I'm not!"

Yanzi retorted stubbornly.

Unlike her, Alyssa Chia smiled and continued:

"Honey, we're not jealous, we're envious. We're envious that Yuanyuan got pregnant with your baby first."

"When will it be our turn for such good fortune? We also hope to conceive your baby as soon as possible. You need to work hard from now on!"

Upon hearing her words, Yanzi and Leilei burst into laughter.

Ling Yun, with Yanzi in his arms, took two steps forward and kissed Lei Lei and the other girl on the cheek, jokingly saying:

"It seems I have a long way to go and a heavy responsibility to fulfill; I must work even harder. But I believe you will all achieve your goals!"

As they spoke, they all walked into the living room.

Because of meetings during the day and dinners in the evening, Lingyun not only dressed very formally, but also had a down-to-earth air about him.

After entering the living room, he asked the three beautiful women to wait there while he took his briefcase and went upstairs to wash up and change.

Upon arriving upstairs, he first went into the study, locked the documents he had brought back into the safe, and then went to the master bedroom to change clothes and wash up.

As soon as he entered the master bathroom, Yanzi followed him in.

Seeing her come in, Ling Yun couldn't help but chuckle.

"Wow, so impatient! They can't even wait to shower and go to bed!"

Yanzi walked straight up to him and buried her head in his arms.

"That's right, I can't wait, I want a child too, you have to give me the perfect seed!"