Late at night, it was drizzling in the early winter. The rain splashed against the car window. The sound wasn't loud, but it brought out the tranquility of the night.
The Mercedes-Benz sped past like a black horse. Bing Cha pointed ahead. "Turn right. We'll be there in one minute."
I nodded. Through the curtain of rain, I could see the dim lights. The familiar villa was right in front of us.
Bing Cha took out his phone and made a call. "Uncle Wang, open the security gate."
Not long after, the gate opened, and I drove the car in.
Pa! Pa! Pa!
A man walked over with an umbrella. Under the light, he wore a cold face. It was Bing Cha's father, Xu Heng, one of the two business tycoons in Hangzhou.
"Xu Bing, why did you come home so late at night?" Xu Heng couldn't keep a straight face when he saw his daughter. He showed a doting expression.
Bing Cha smiled. "Don't mention it. I came to Hangzhou to sign a contract with Wanda Technology. I was afraid that I wouldn't be able to sleep in the hotel they prepared, so I came home to stay the night."
Xu Heng couldn't help but smile. "You didn't even tell us that you were coming home. Look at the time."
He looked at me and said in surprise, "Oh?
The Scholar from Bluestar is here too?
Hehe, I almost forgot. Xu Bing is interning at Bluestar. She's from your department. "
I nodded and smiled. "Yes."
"Hurry up and come in!"
Xu Heng covered his precious daughter with an umbrella, while I rushed into the hall after closing the car door.
Bing Cha's mother came out too. She was so happy to see her daughter. She asked the kitchen to prepare a few dishes for supper.
"There's no need to trouble yourself, Auntie …" I said politely.
Bing Cha secretly kicked me. "I didn't eat anything for dinner. Supper would be great. You don't have to pay for it anyway."
So, we ate together. Bing Cha chatted with his parents and didn't look at me anymore.
I was given a bedroom. The conditions were pretty good, and there was even a computer. I checked the forums and found that the battle in Beast Soul City was still ongoing, but it was nearing its end. Once the popularity of the city dropped to zero, this main city would immediately fall into the arms of the Chinese server.
… …
The next morning.
A sumptuous breakfast was laid out on the balcony. The breeze was gentle and warm.
"Daughter, can't you stay at home for a few more days?"
Bing Cha's mother frowned and said, "It's rare for your dad to be home these few days. Why don't you spend more time with us?"
Bing Cha sucked on a biscuit dipped in milk. He pondered for a moment, then smiled and said, "Mom, don't make it sound so hard to part with him, okay?
Suzhou is so close to Hangzhou. I can come back at any time. Besides, I've grown up now. I should have some experience outside. Otherwise, how can Dad be at ease to hand the company to me in the future? "
Xu Heng nodded and smiled. "Yes, it's only right for you to gain experience outside. You should learn more from the Scholar and consult him on work matters. It'll be good for you."
Bing Cha opened his mouth and couldn't help but smile. "This guy … I should be thankful that he didn't ask me for guidance, but he wants me to ask him for guidance?"
I felt a bit awkward and smiled. "Can't you give me some face in front of Auntie and Uncle?"
As I said that, I still said honestly, "Actually, Xu Bing's performance in the company is very outstanding. She has ability, courage, and wisdom. Most of the time, hehe, I really do need to learn more from her."
Xu Heng couldn't help but laugh. "Xu Bing, listen to how humble Scholar is. This is what it means to be open-minded. Young people like him are becoming more and more rare."
Bing Cha's mother also nodded and smiled. "Yes, but unfortunately, she's already a member of Ling Tian's family …"
"Mom, what are you talking about …" Bing Cha's face turned red. "What do you mean it's a pity? You only know how to talk about these kinds of things all day …"
It was rare to see Bing Cha act like a spoiled child. I couldn't help but laugh. "Uncle, Auntie, don't worry. Xu Bing will be fine in Bluestar. Everyone and I will take care of her. Don't worry."
"Mn."
Xu Heng nodded. "Of course, I trust Ling Tian's judgment. The person Ling Tian likes will not disappoint. Hehe, Xu Bing is doing well in Bluestar. That … can she get involved in the management of Bluestar?"
Xu Heng was obviously testing me.
"Management?"
I smiled and started playing Tai Chi. "In the technical department, Xu Bing is definitely one of the higher-ups. Apart from me, she can cover the sky with one hand, hehe …"
Originally, Xu Heng wanted to test if his daughter could come into contact with the management, but after I brushed him off, he could only smile and say, "Mn, that's good. I'm relieved that she can get involved in the management of the company. Also, Scholar, in Bluestar … cough, cough. You know how sinister people are. I don't want Xu Bing to be hurt, nor do I want her to be bullied."
Bing Cha forked a piece of apple and looked at me with a smile.
I shivered and hurriedly said, "Uncle, don't worry. Xu Bing will thank the heavens if she doesn't bully anyone in Bluestar. Who would dare to bully her?
Even if someone dares to bully her, I guarantee that Ling Yue, Ling Xue, and I will deal with that person without mercy. "
Xu Heng revealed a joyful smile. "Very good. If that's the case, I can rest assured."
… …
After breakfast, he drove off with the iced tea.
Bing Cha's mother couldn't bear to part with her daughter, so she stuffed a lot of snacks and clothes into the car. In the end, Bing Cha happily accepted it all and said to me, "These dry rations are enough for us to get through the winter …"
I was speechless. "Do you think we're hamsters going through the winter?"
"Hehe …"
Bing Cha was happy. At the very least, she was happier than Ling Xue and Ling Yue. I had left my parents before I could understand anything, so I was no different from an orphan. On the other hand, Ling Xue and Ling Yue had lost their parents one after the other. The pain they had to endure was much heavier than ours.
Yes, Bing Cha's parents were still alive, and she was very happy. But when Bing Cha was sick, she was the most unhappy person in the world. All her happiness was like flowers in a mirror or the moon in the water. When a stone fell into the water, everything would turn into bubbles.
"Hey, why are you looking at me like that?"
Bing Cha's eyes widened. "Is there something on my face?"
"Cough, no …"
I rubbed my nose. "Let's go. We're going back to Suzhou."
"Mn."
The car slowly moved forward. Bing Cha leaned back in the seat and closed her eyes. She said slowly, "I'm so tired …"
I said, "You're really something. Your parents are asking you to stay, but you don't know how to spend a few more days with them."
"You think I don't want to?"
Bing Cha said quietly. Her beautiful eyes flashed with sadness. "Animal, it's not that I don't want to spend more time with my parents. It's just that I don't know how much longer I can stay with you …"
I felt a sour feeling in my heart. "I'm sorry …"
"It's fine. Your apology is too cheap ~" Bing Cha smiled. "Anyway, let's just live like this. I like the feeling of freedom, and being with you makes me feel more relaxed. But when you officially get together with Ling Xue, I think I'll leave …"
"Why?" I asked.
Bing Cha looked at me coquettishly. "You heartless little thing. Do you want me to be your mistress?"
I couldn't help but chuckle. "I don't."
"Hmph hmph, you bastard …"
Bing Cha closed her eyes again. "I'm going to rest for a while. Wake me up when we leave Jiaxing."
"Why?"
"Nothing. I've slept enough."
"Mn."
I turned off the music in the car and tried to slow the car down. Bing Cha seemed to be really tired. She tilted her head and fell asleep.
… …
We arrived in Suzhou at noon.
Ling Xue and Qin Yun were waiting for us in the company's hall. After we handed over the car, we went out to eat and took care of some company matters in the afternoon. When we returned to the workshop at night, it was finally time to go online. At this time, Beast Soul City was closed and under maintenance. After the maintenance, it would be included in the territory of the China server. Also, Princess Fei Ya had sent several NPC armies to guard the city. In reality, the system would spawn more NPC armies for the China server with the addition of a main city. This was something that was tacit.
At 8 pm sharp, we went online!
Swhoosh!
My character appeared in Heavenly Key City. I was wearing the Eternal Ancient Divine Equipment set and wielding the Immemorial Divine Weapon, the Dark North Sword. I was Level 270 and didn't have many goals to strive for.
Ling Xue and the other girls came online one after another. Not long after, the girls appeared.
"What are we doing tonight?" Ling Xue asked.
Bing Cha suggested, "In Ice Fire Plains, Barbaric Throne is' hunting 'with a group of Indian players. They say they are' hunting China players'. Why don't we go to Ice Fire Plains and fight Barbaric Throne?"
Qin Yun couldn't help but smile. "Bing Cha, aren't you a little too unambitious?
Barbaric Throne will definitely be furious after losing Beast Soul City. It is expected that he will go to the Outer Lands to kill people. This is not our business. If we have the time to kill Barbaric Throne, we should find some big boss on the map. Fight Proof of Heaven is the best way. Don't forget, Fragrance and I haven't ascended yet! "
"That's right!"
Ling Xue agreed, "Getting the Proof of Ascension from the Heavenly Region as soon as possible and helping Sister Qin Yun and Xiangxiang Fei is the way to go. There will be plenty of opportunities for PK.
I flipped through the map and said, "Never mind. You guys can do whatever you want. I'm going to Longyu to see how the main quest is going."
"Yes, okay!"
… …
I took out the Longyu Ring and used it. A powerful force pulled me through space.
Whoosh!
I immediately entered Heaven Domain Transformation. As expected, I appeared in midair with a bottomless abyss below me. The Longyu Ring's teleportation location was as powerful as ever.
"My lord!"
A Dragon Knight urged his dragon to charge over and knelt down on one knee. He said respectfully, "Lady Bing Lan told me to tell you that she is in Longyu's Cold Pond."
"Yes, lead the way!"
"Yes, my lord!"
My heart moved. Longyu's Cold Pond. That was the place Bing Lan once said was used to imprison Anne, the Blade of Cleansing Frost. It was also the legendary forbidden land of Longyu.