A man in Handong: living off Zhong Xiaoai

After hearing Zhong Xiaoai's words, Qi Tongwei looked at the cosmetics on Zhong Xiaoai's table in the outer room.

It's not that I'm annoyed, but rather that I've long been used to it. It's a sense of familiarity, a sense of security, and a feeling of fulfillment that comes from having my wife by my side.

"Xiao Ai, wherever you are is my home. Because you are by my side, I feel like the whole office is home."

After hearing Qi Tongwei's words, Zhong Xiaoai smiled and tilted her head to ask.

Are you confessing your feelings to me?

Qi Tongwei also smiled and looked at Zhong Xiaoai.

"I believe that the most enduring expression of love is companionship. As long as we are together, whatever we do is a kind of expression of love."

After hearing Qi Tongwei's words, Zhong Xiaoai suddenly looked at Qi Tongwei with a serious expression.

"Does that also include the time when I helped you test drive Zheng Mengyan's car, and you poured all the 98-octane gasoline from your own gas tank into her car after flooring the gas pedal?"

Qi Tongwei was gazing at Zhong Xiaoai with deep affection, and was just beginning to feel moved.

Unexpectedly, Zhong Xiaoai suddenly said something like that, and Qi Tongwei couldn't help but twitch his lips again.

Seeing Qi Tongwei's reaction, Zhong Xiaoai continued to ask with a serious expression.

"You just released Jing Tian not long ago. If I'm not mistaken, your next step is to have me accompany you to test drive Jing Tian's car again, right? Last time you and Zheng Mengyan used up three tanks of 98-octane gasoline during your test drive. So how many tanks of gasoline are you planning to use in Jing Tian's car this time to confess your feelings to me?"

Upon hearing this, Qi Tongwei wondered what was going on.

The last time Zheng Mengyan was with him, it was Zhong Xiaoai who insisted on going driving with him.

How did it end up with me blaming myself after using up three tanks of 98-octane gasoline?

Besides, that night, Zhong Xiaoai and I drove together and used 10 tanks of 98-octane gasoline. If it weren't for the golden attribute given to my body by the system, I might have already lost my life.

"Xiao Ai, I've always listened to you in these matters. Since you became my secretary, except for that one time with Zheng Mengyan, I've never done anything you forbade. Even when assigning a cadre, which time did I not get your consent, Comrade Zhong Xiao Ai?"

Seeing Qi Tongwei's earnest explanation, Zhong Xiaoai couldn't help but laugh again.

Haha! You look so cute when you're serious!

Qi Tongwei suddenly frowned. Zhong Xiaoai's expression was so serious just now. Was she really angry?

Seeing Qi Tongwei's still serious expression, Zhong Xiaoai felt even more like laughing.

"Alright, alright! Jing Tian and Zheng Mengyan are similar. Although I don't like them, we used to play together a lot when we were little."

As she spoke, Zhong Xiaoai continued writing.

"Don't worry, I'll definitely get it sorted out for you!"

Qi Tongwei was really frustrated. Had he ever said he wanted to get rid of Jing Tian?

Unlike Zheng Mengyan, who would force herself to do something she didn't want to, and then remember so clearly how many tanks of 98-octane gasoline she used in one night after finally getting the 650 sorted out.

Kyoto, inside a mysterious neighborhood.

Jing Tian was happily packing his luggage when Jing Gang walked over with a surprised look on his face.

What is your daughter doing? She barely escaped death in Handong and has only been home for a few days. What is she packing for?

Besides, although the Jing Tian people were released, the news had already spread through the media at the time.

It's estimated that Jing Tian won't be able to act or do public figure work for a while.

What luggage is she packing here?

"Daughter, what are you doing here?"

Jing Tian was carefully packing her luggage when she suddenly heard her father calling her. She turned around, looked at her father, and smiled.

Then I continued tidying up.

"Dad, I'm going back to Handong. My flight is early tomorrow morning."

Upon hearing this, Jing Tian's father, Jing Gang, widened his eyes.

What?! Go back where?!

Handong?! When did my daughter start using the word "return" when she went to Handong?

"Child, didn't I tell you? You're having dinner with your grandfather tomorrow night. He hasn't seen you since you came back!"

Chapter 487 I promise to cherish Qi Tongwei

Jing Tian was carefully tidying up his clothes when he heard his father's words, and it seemed that he suddenly remembered that he had a grandfather.

"Dad! Maybe next time. My brother and Qi Tongwei have already made plans to have dinner together!"

Upon hearing Jing Tian's words, Jing Tian's father, Jing Gang, gaped in astonishment.

"Child, what did you say? Who did you go to Handong to have dinner with?"

Jing Gang simply couldn't believe what he was hearing. Just two days ago, Qi Tongwei had almost landed his daughter in jail. Now, his daughter was rushing off to Handong, even ignoring her own grandfather, just to see Qi Tongwei?

Jing Tian nodded as he listened to his father's words, speaking in a tone as if it were a normal thing.

"Qi Tongwei, the governor of Handong Province, the son-in-law of Elder Zhong, and the husband of Xiao Ai!"

Jing Gang could hardly believe it. His daughter called out Qi Tongwei's name as if it were that of a very good friend. Of course he knew who Qi Tongwei was; did he need his daughter to introduce him? Most importantly, this Qi Tongwei was despicable! Damn it! He should be grateful he wasn't killed; having dinner with him? Was it his bastard son's idea again?! He was truly exasperated! How could he have given birth to such a good son?! Damn it! Had he reached the point where he couldn't even distinguish between good and bad, close and distant relatives?

"Daughter! You were just arrested because of Qi Tongwei not long ago, why would you go have a meal with him now?"

Upon hearing this, Jing Tian realized his father was against him having dinner with Qi Tongwei. Why was he being so nosy? If he was so capable, why didn't he go build a bridge across the Pacific Ocean?

"What do you mean I went to jail because of Qi Tongwei? The problem lies with the people at the film studio! Besides, it was Qi Tongwei who released me, so I should go and thank him properly!"

Hearing his daughter's words, Jing Gang momentarily wondered if he was getting too old and had misheard. What had Jing Tian just said? That Qi Tongwei had released her?! Go and properly thank him?!

"My dear daughter, it's true that Qi Tongwei released you, but he's also the one who had you arrested!"

Upon hearing his father Jing Gang's words, Jing Tian looked displeased.

"What do you mean they arrested me? It was the Public Security Bureau of the Handong Provincial Police Department that arrested me. What does it have to do with Qi Tongwei? My own father is so annoying, why does he have to meddle in everything!"

"No! It was Qi Tongwei who saved me! I'm going to have dinner with him! I want to thank him!"

Upon hearing his daughter's words, Jing Gang immediately felt a headache coming on. Although he was usually very strict with his son, he was completely helpless with his daughter. She was supposed to be taking the college entrance exam, but she insisted on going to the Kyoto Film Academy. From then on, she demanded to make a movie with a kung fu star one day, and a story with a martial arts master the next. It was endless. Every time he refused, she would immediately respond with this attitude: "I want this and that," which had practically become her sacred decree.

“Daughter, Dad is helping you prepare a revenge plan, figuring out how to deal with Qi Tongwei. How could you go and have dinner with him?”

Upon hearing Jing Gang's words, Jing Tian became completely displeased. He threw the things in his hand into the box, stood up immediately, and went to his father, Jing Gang.

"Are you out of your mind?! Who told you to seek revenge?! Why are you messing with Qi Tongwei?! Why are you treating my benefactor like this?"

Jing Gang was stunned for a moment. What did this mean? His benefactor? Who?! Qi Tongwei?!

"Daughter, are you confused? How can Qi Tongwei be your benefactor?"

Jing Tian looked at his father, Jing Gang, with a serious expression. "I don't care! I won't allow you to bully Qi Tongwei! If you bully him, I'll break off all ties with you!"

After saying this, Jing Tian angrily tried to push Jing Gang out of his room. Jing Gang was furious. It was clearly Qi Tongwei who had bullied his daughter, almost ruining her life. How had it turned into him bullying Qi Tongwei? Besides, how could he possibly bully Qi Tongwei? He was even prepared to use his connections and die with him to avenge his precious daughter. Why was his own daughter siding with outsiders and targeting him instead?

"Alright, alright! My darling daughter, don't be so angry. Daddy promises you, Daddy won't provoke Qi Tongwei anymore!"

Although Jing Gang was already begging his beloved daughter for forgiveness, Jing Tian still managed to push him out of her bedroom. Needless to say, Jing Gang knew very well that his daughter was angry, and it seemed she still hadn't forgiven him.

I'd heard before that Qi Tongwei was incredibly popular with women; every woman who saw him would fall head over heels for him. Even Old Master Zhong's daughter, Zhong Xiao'ai, whom all the young masters of the seven great families couldn't win over, was completely infatuated with him. Damn it! Now my daughter's become like this; is this Qi Tongwei cursed?

After Jing Gang was driven to the door, Jing Tian said angrily to Jing Gang outside the door.

"Promise me! You will never bully Qi Tongwei!"

Upon hearing this, Jing Gang exclaimed, "So my daughter has wronged me! How could I have bullied him? He's the one who wanted to lock you up, what does that have to do with me?"

Although Jing Gang felt helpless, he still smiled and said to Jing Tian.

"My dear daughter, Daddy promises he won't go against Qi Tongwei!"

After hearing what his father (Wang Li) said, Jing Tian frowned and thought for a moment.

"No! You repeat after me, word by word! 'I, Jing Gang, would never bully Qi Tongwei; on the contrary, I would protect him, cherish him, and care for him!'"

What is this?! What is this thing?!

When Jing Tian saw that his father didn't react, he immediately became unhappy.

"Dad! You were lying to me! You're a liar!"

When Jing Gang saw that his daughter was truly angry, she was already slamming the door shut. Helpless, Jing Gang pushed open the door to his daughter's bedroom with one hand and quickly said...

"I, Jing Gang, will never bully Qi Tongwei. On the contrary, I will protect him, cherish him, and care for him!"

After listening to his father's words, Jing Tian's emotions calmed down a bit, and he asked with a frown.

"Do you promise?"

Chapter 488 The Tiger's Time to Eat

Jing Gang was almost speechless at this point, but this was his precious daughter! She wasn't going to consult him at all.

"Daughter! Daddy promises! Daddy promises! What's the big deal? I promise!"

Jing Tian was about to close the door with all his might, but when he heard his father's assurance, he thought, "That's fine."

Then Jing Tian snorted and turned back to continue packing his clothes.

Jing Tian felt like he almost couldn't get out. Thanks to Qi Tongwei, his brother said that he was originally going to be stuck, but as soon as his brother mentioned that he hadn't eaten, Qi Tongwei immediately let him go!

Thinking of this, Jing Tian's face turned red. Needless to say, Qi Tongwei definitely had feelings for her!

Maybe he's seen many of his own shows, watched each one repeatedly, and loved them to bits!

Actually, there's an even bigger reason: I never used to care about news related to my dad and brother.

They watch news that is relevant to themselves, such as how the box office is doing, what reviews and reputation it has received, and so on.

Therefore, I have never read the news about Handong Province.

Ever since her brother told her that Qi Tongwei would care about her health, she turned on her phone and searched for Qi Tongwei.

I wish I hadn't searched! Wow! So handsome! Thick eyebrows, big eyes, and a muscular physique—what a perfect male god! My god! He's too handsome!

He's so handsome, he pays attention to my work, and most importantly, he cares about himself.

Hmph! Yang Mi can get so close to him, that little slut can, so why can't I?!

After Jing Gang walked away from Jing Tian's door, he became extremely angry.

Jing Gang knew that despite his daughter being a big star, she was actually very easy to fool!