The banquet ended early, and Lan Bing returned to Huating Villa at about 21 o 'clock. Strangely, Yu Anjie did not stay in Villa No.2. After saying goodbye to Lan Bing in the courtyard, he left Blue Pole Star City that very night.
As soon as Yu Anjie left, Yu Lingwei and Guan Fan also left. Only Ding Meng and Lan Bing were left in the huge Villa No.2.
The interior of the villa was indeed decorated according to Lan Bing's preferences. The first floor was the living room. There were classical screens, green bonsai, various custom-made tea tables and chairs made of the Empire's special-grade wood, and murals on the wallpaper made of the Federation's high-tech fiber. In the center of the living room hung a painting of a hundred birds looking up to a phoenix. It had to be said that Lan Bing's taste was quite unique. However, although these decorations looked retro, they were actually very luxurious. This was because it was very difficult to get these things, and not everyone could get their hands on them.
The second floor of the villa was Lan Bing's private bedroom, private training room, private study, private office, private swimming pool … Anyway, the second floor and above was Lan Bing's private space. No one was allowed to go up without her permission.
At this moment, Lan Bing had finished bathing. She changed into a set of white pajamas that covered her body and came downstairs.
Ding Meng asked curiously, "Your villa must be worth a lot, right?"
Lan Bing sat down on the sofa and opened a cup of calming tea. "8.8 billion."
Ding Meng was stunned. "So this thing is worth more than a starship?
It's equivalent to dozens of advanced armor sets? "
Lan Bing said indifferently, "Do you think I have that much money?
It's a gift from Yu Anjie. "
Ding Meng sighed. "Does this count as keeping a mistress in a golden house?"
There was an inexplicable jealousy in his words. Lan Bing could not help but smile slyly. "Yes, but also no!"
Ding Meng asked curiously, "Oh?
What do you mean? "
Lan Bing said, "No man is allowed to stay overnight here. You're the first."
"President Yu has never stayed overnight here before?" Ding Meng was even more curious.
Obviously, he had fallen into Lan Bing's trap again. She knew that Ding Meng would ask this question. "Why?
You want him to stay here and spend the night with me? "
Ding Meng blushed and hurriedly waved her hand. "That's not what I meant. I'm just curious. You said that President Yu is your boyfriend, but you don't look like a couple at all."
This was also the truth. Aside from Lan Bing taking the initiative to hold Yu Anjie's arm when they first met, the two of them hadn't done anything intimate after that.
Lan Bing stared at him with a half-smile. "What about you?
Aren't you and the Dai family's Fifth Young Miss the same? "
"Well …" Ding Meng felt like an idiot. Why was he discussing this topic with Lan Bing?
Lan Bing smiled and said, "A golden house is a golden house, but a hidden mistress might not be a hidden mistress."
Ding Meng immediately understood. Although Lan Bing and Yu Anjie were a couple in name, they weren't actually a couple. He had forgotten that Lan Bing was good at playing this game. Using the name of being a couple, she could get a lot of benefits from the Yu Family's Second Young Master.
Ding Meng muttered to himself, "Who was the man I fought with at the restaurant today?"
Lan Bing had been waiting for him to ask this question. "That person is called Zhong Huazheng. It's normal that you don't know him because he rarely shows himself."
Ding Meng asked, "Is he someone from the Starbow Corporation?"
Lan Bing nodded. "He can be considered a member of the Starbow Corporation, but he's not restricted by the Starbow Corporation's administration. You might not know this, but he's a very important member of Ling Xingqi's entourage. Ling Xingqi keeps him by her side almost all the time."
Ding Meng's expression was a little absent-minded, as if he was thinking about the telekinesis exchange just now.
Lan Bing asked seriously, "What do you think of his strength?"
Ding Meng was silent for a long time before saying, "He's definitely not weaker than a high-level Battle-Monarch. If I'm not mistaken, he should be a Battle-Saint."
Lan Bing was someone who could keep her composure, but at this moment, she still revealed a trace of surprise. She wasn't surprised by Zhong Huazheng, but by Ding Meng.
Ding Meng didn't suffer any losses when fighting with Zhong Huazheng, and he was able to estimate Zhong Huazheng's strength. This proved that Ding Meng wasn't any weaker than Zhong Huazheng. At the very least, Ding Meng was a Battle-Saint. She and Meng Yan had always thought that Ding Meng was a Battle-Monarch. She immediately understood why Yu Anjie had arranged for Ding Meng to stay at Huating No. 2. With Ding Meng here, her safety would definitely be guaranteed.
Thinking of this, she felt a little happy. The Yu Family's Second Young Master was indeed very attentive to her.
She was happy, but Ding Meng wasn't. Zhong Huazheng's arrival meant one thing: Ling Xingqi had arrived, and she had noticed him.
Not only did Ding Meng know about this Ling Family's First Young Miss, he had also heard a lot about her. Little Rascal and Little Ai had a lot of information about this famous person in their database.
The Ling Family's three beloved daughters, the Transit String, didn't need to be mentioned. Compared to the Transit String, who was multi-talented, Ling Xingwen was better at networking. However, the Ling Family's First Young Miss was a rather unique existence. She didn't participate in the management of the corporation, and she rarely appeared in public. In fact, she hadn't even appeared in public before. The last time she showed her face was at the Starbow Corporation's centennial celebration. That was six years ago, and no one knew where she was during that time.
What was she doing?
She was extremely mysterious.
Some people said that the Ling Family's First Young Miss had always been concentrating on cultivation. Others said that she was active in outer space, specializing in expanding the Starbow Corporation's energy resources. There were even some who said that the Ling Family's First Young Miss had married someone else and lived a life of seclusion. In any case, there were many different opinions in the outside world, but no one knew where she was. Even Ling Zhixing had never talked about her.
However, no matter what the outside world said, Ling Xingqi was publicly recognized as a genius. She had awakened her Origin Energy at a very young age, and under the guidance of a famous teacher, she became a War Elder at the age of 20. At the age of 30, she broke through to Combat Master, and at the age of 40, she became a War General. Counting the years, Ling Xingqi should be 62 years old this year. For Origin Energy users, this was still the age of youth. The last time she fought was thirteen years ago, when she fought against the five elders of the Devouring World in the Zeratul Star Field.
That battle had established her illustrious reputation. According to the Origin Ability Management System, this proud daughter of heaven was ranked 96th on the Saint Federation's Origin Ability Ranking List, a combat monarch level expert. One had to know that this was something that happened thirteen years ago. Now, no one knew what level she was at.
At the same time, Ling Xingqi was ranked third on the Federation's Beauty Ranking, five places higher than the Transit String. The main reason was because of her beauty, family background, wealth, status, and strength. These factors combined together made her the perfect goddess in the eyes of countless people in the Holy Grail Federation. She was even quite famous in the Norse Empire. The previous president had once described her as a shadow in the shadows, a dream in the dream, a star in the stars, and a light in the light!
This information was enough to show how great Ling Xingqi's background was. Not only was her reputation resounding, but her strength was also solid. Even a fierce person like Zhong Huazheng was only her follower. Who knew how strong she herself was?
However, the problem was that Zhong Huazheng didn't show any courtesy today. Was this Ling Xingqi's attitude?
Or was the Transit String here to test him?
Lan Bing seemed to know what he was thinking. "Are you scared?"
"A little!" Ding Meng spoke the truth.
It would be a lie if he said he wasn't scared. Of course, it wasn't that he was intimidated by the name Ling Xingqi. It was mainly because Ding Meng felt that he was slowly parting ways with the Starbow Corporation. He had a feeling that a head-on conflict would happen sooner or later, and it definitely wouldn't be a good thing.
"You should use Sheng Hao Corporation's strength wisely!" Lan Bing suggested.
"How?" Ding Meng was curious.
Lan Bing said seriously, "Do you know why Sheng Hao's Blue Moon branch has been inferior to Starbow's Blue Moon branch in recent years?"
"Why?"
Lan Bing said, "It's all because this place is too normal. It doesn't have any outstanding contributions, and there aren't any flaws in its operation. However, Starbow Corporation is different. Cartel's Warp Mirror technology officially produced results three years ago. Typically, it can achieve precise space jumps. That's why Starbow Corporation's headquarters paid special attention to the Blue Moon branch."
Ding Meng nodded and said, "I know. Mr. Cartel was transferred from the Blue Moon branch to the headquarters."
Lan Bing said, "That's only one of the reasons. In fact, Sheng Hao's headquarters has also researched Warp Mirror technology. Starting from a specific coordinate, it's easy to reach the Fertile Chalk Star System and back. Starbow's Blue Moon branch has secretly conducted several experiments."
Ding Meng said in surprise, "You didn't become the CEO for nothing. You're really well-informed."
Lan Bing said, "Zhong Huazheng's appearance in Blue Pole Star City means that Ling Xingqi is probably here as well. She's probably here for the same reason. In my opinion, the rumors outside are somewhat credible. Ling Xingqi has been exploring outer space and outer space for the past few years in search of rare materials."
Ding Meng immediately smelled the thick scent of a conspiracy. He stared at Lan Bing suspiciously and asked, "And then?
Is Sheng Hao's Blue Moon branch going to take action as well? "
Lan Bing said indifferently, "Blue Moon branch has a lot of experts, but I don't think there's anyone who is both a top expert and an adventure expert."
Ding Meng stared at her and said, "Don't say 'don't think'."
Lan Bing's eyes flashed with a sly smile. "I forgot that you're an authority in this field. Even those who flew into a wormhole can come out alive."
"If Blue Moon branch makes any special contributions, Sheng Hao's headquarters will definitely pay attention to this place."
Ding Meng's eyelids drooped. "Besides, President Yu is President Lan's boyfriend. So it's a done deal for him to enter Sheng Hao's headquarters?
Am I right? "
It was only now that Ding Meng was sure that Lan Bing's motives were more than 90% impure. Of course, he was almost the same as her. They were both people with ulterior motives.
Unexpectedly, Lan Bing no longer bothered with this topic. She got up and stretched her arms. "It's getting late. I'm a little tired. I'm going to rest."
"What about me?
Where am I staying? "
Ding Meng felt a little helpless. The hall on this floor was too big. Other than the living room, there was only the living room. There wasn't even a side hall or three cabins. There were only a few sofas and chairs. Was he supposed to sit for the whole night?
"With your strength, do you still need to rest?" Lan Bing walked up the stairs.
Ding Meng said, "Then you should at least arrange a bed for me, right?"
"The pavilion outside is pretty good!
You can sleep on the white jade bench there! "Lan Bing didn't even turn her head.
Ding Meng was speechless. "Other than the pavilion, where else can I find a bed?"
Lan Bing said, "There's one in my room. Of course, you can come if you have the guts!"
"No thanks!"
Ding Meng immediately cowered. "I think the pavilion is pretty good. The white jade floor is cool and environmentally friendly. I'll sleep in the pavilion!"