Ch 226: Goodbye Lingling, This… This Is Too Valuable

The car stopped.

Actually, the architectural style here is rather old-fashioned; row after row of old buildings, with not much space between them.

It really needs some planning.

Let’s not say turning this into a high-end residential area, but at least make it a bit more modern.

After getting out of the car, Tang Xin looked at the old buildings with interest.

Young Master Cao pointed upstairs, the third floor!

“That’s my home.”

A bunch of sausages, cured meat, and pickled fish were hanging in the third-floor window.

“Does anyone else live in your home?” Tang Xin was startled.

“It’s probably Aunt Wang’s. I gave her my key; she occasionally comes over to help me clean up,” Cao Cheng said.

Fighting is fighting, making noise is making noise, but after all, we’re in the same courtyard.

“Let’s go.”

Cao Cheng held her hand, but instead of going upstairs directly, he turned and walked towards the entrance.

I saw a bunch of people just now; it’s a good chance to show off a bit.

No.

It’s a good opportunity to chat with our fellow villagers. I haven’t seen them in years; I really miss them.

“Aunt Wang.”

“…”

Aunt Wang looked up and saw Young Master Cao and Tang Xin.

Aunt Wang snorted: “None of your business.”

Cao Cheng chuckled: “I didn’t say anything. Long time no see, Aunt Wang. You’re still so healthy; you haven’t aged a bit. It seems Little Wang has been very obedient lately and hasn’t angered you?”

“His surname is Zhou,” Aunt Wang’s face darkened.

“Ah, yes, yes, Little Zhou.”

Cao Cheng smiled, scanning the surroundings, exchanging pleasantries with the Jiangbei citizens he hadn’t seen in a long time. He knew most of them, or at least recognized their faces.

He also introduced Tang Xin to the aunties.

The aunties quickly became familiar with her, asking Tang Xin about everything.

“This girl is really pretty.”

“She’s also tall; she’s over five foot seven, right?”

“She’s so beautiful, and her clothes are stylish.”

“The Cao family is truly bringing honor to their ancestors. They’re making money, and their daughter-in-law is beautiful. With those genes, their future children will surely be beautiful and intelligent.”

“Our courtyard has finally produced a golden phoenix.”

Soon.

The news of the richest person’s return exploded within the residential area.

The aunties from the neighborhood committee all came.

And the leaders above also received the news.

In short, once things get big, there will be a lot of trouble, and there will always be people coming to visit.

Fortunately, Young Master Cao was mentally prepared.

This time, besides showing off, he also planned to expand the old cotton mill family housing compound.

It’s too old here.

The houses are all from decades ago, and there are only six floors at most.

There are more than twenty buildings, and it occupies a large area.

The main reason for demolishing this place is that it’s the ancestral home and dragon vein location; it’s necessary to give back something.

Afterward, this place will be rebuilt into the ‘Richest Person Residential Area’, making the richest person’s reputation last for generations. Generation after generation will grow up listening to Young Master Cao’s legends, their emotion value feedback starting from birth.

Delightful!

Actually,

while that’s what was said, it’s actually a mutually beneficial matter.

That night, the news of the demolition spread.

All the old residents were discussing this matter.

It was freezing cold at night.

There were a bunch of old men and old ladies sitting together in the courtyard.

Their mouths were full of “zebra”.

Everyone was very excited. The demolition compensation was substantial, and they would also receive a new apartment, allowing them to stay in the same area without affecting their actual lives.

In short.

Life was becoming more and more hopeful.

Young Master Cao wasn’t idle these two days; he met with some leaders and discussed development and factory construction matters.

Most of it was just mentioning it; someone would follow up later.

Young Master Cao couldn’t personally handle such small matters, could he?

His most important task was to show off.

He took Tang Xin with him and hosted several banquets for acquaintances from the old cotton mill, essentially holding a wedding banquet there and avoiding a later return.

He also wanted everyone to see the standard.

Find someone like Tang Xin in the future.

“In the future, don’t bring any misfits into our old cotton mill; it will affect the feng shui.”

“Especially Little Wang… uh, Little Zhou, you’re almost graduating from your junior college, right? When you look for a wife, you must listen to your mother’s opinion, that is, Aunt Wang’s opinion, and don’t mess around.”

Cao Cheng patted Little Wang, who had a constipated expression, and said earnestly, “Remember, although you’re not as good as me, you’re not handsome, your grades aren’t good, and you certainly don’t make much money… but, you should at least be one-tenth as good as me.”

“And your sister, didn’t your sister come? It doesn’t matter. You must convey this message. Don’t always look for thugs; at least find someone who is one-tenth as good as me.”

“The feng shui of our cotton mill cannot be ruined.”

Little Wang had a constipated expression. If he wasn’t weaker, he would have beaten him up.

Little Wang still had psychological trauma from the previous incident.

However.

This guy’s girlfriend is really pretty.

Little Wang didn’t dare to look directly at her; she was too beautiful, shining brightly.

Cao Cheng patted his shoulder, very satisfied with his attitude.

Good.

The seeds have been sown.

Young Master Cao spent half a day showing off in front of the children’s table, and he believed he had touched their souls.

They don’t know if they can find a wife in this life.

Anyway, if they look for someone with the same standards as Tang Xin, it will probably be difficult.

Uh.

It’s not necessarily true.

After all, they are all demolition beneficiaries; there’s a chance.

It seems that Young Master Cao is kind-hearted, creating hundreds of demolition beneficiaries in one go, allowing them to walk sideways in the local area.

Especially the name of the residential area after the demolition, with the words ‘Richest Person’, has its own unique style, it’s simply amazing.

…

After settling the matters at the cotton mill.

Cao Cheng also went to his grandmother’s house.

He brought a lot of supplements.

The old lady was still energetic and very happy about Cao Cheng’s arrival.

Lingling was also at home.

Even though Lingling is now the nation’s top female pianist, with countless fans, and is invited to the Spring Festival Gala every year.

But her status is high enough that she can simply say she doesn’t want to go, and nobody can say anything.

In the end, Lingling is just a young girl. She said she wanted to stay home and celebrate the New Year with her grandmother, and no one could say no.

“Brother~”

“Sister-in-law! Sister-in-law!”

Greeting people when you meet them, worshipping gods when you enter a temple; this is politeness.

What kind of emotions Lingling had inside, nobody knows, but on the surface, she was certainly polite and wouldn’t be rude.

Tang Xin also liked this girl. She was pretty, soft-spoken, and gentle; she seemed to be easy to get along with.

Tang Xin’s eyes were very sharp.

Although many fans said that Lingling’s gaze towards Young Master Cao was wrong, those were just guesses.

But Tang Xin knew that this girl must have feelings for Young Master Cao.

Tang Xin took out a gift and handed it to her: “This is our first meeting, and I don’t know what you like. I asked your brother, and he said you like pianos, so, sister-in-law ordered one for you. I hope you like it.”

Looking at the order form Tang Xin handed over, with the ability to have it delivered directly.

Lingling saw that it was a piano worth millions.

“This… this is too expensive.”

“Take it,” Cao Cheng waved his hand and said casually.

Then Tang Xin took Lingling aside to chat, while Young Master Cao helped the old lady cook.

Rarely showing off his culinary skill.

Usually, Young Master Cao wouldn’t cook, but today was different. Mainly, he wanted to cook some delicious food to treat Lingling.

This girl has been losing weight recently.

She should eat more and gain some weight.

At over twenty years old, with a not-too-short height, she weighed less than one hundred kilograms.

Her limbs were slender.

Her legs were straight, long, and thin, but too thin, affecting her appearance.

Some girls look better when they are a little rounder.

Or rather, they have more aura.

She always seemed to be missing something when she was too thin.

This girl was at least ten kilograms thinner than the last time he saw her.

“This girl looks good, she has temperament and aura. Her family background shouldn’t be bad, right?” The old lady asked while cooking.

“Uh, how should I put it.”

Cao Cheng thought for a while and whispered: “Anyway, if I marry her, I can walk sideways in this country.”

“…” The old lady was speechless.

She didn’t think Young Master Cao was bragging.

The old lady more or less understood Young Master Cao. Some things sounded like bragging, but some things were clearly understated.

“That’s not easy. If you marry a girl like this, you must be careful in your words and actions,” the old lady advised.

“Don’t worry, Grandma, I know what I’m doing.”

“Good to know. Cut some scallions for me.”

“Okay.”

Afterward, the old lady didn’t ask about her family background anymore.

They were busy in the kitchen, and they were chatting happily in the living room.

Tang Xin was knowledgeable and knew how to act like an elder sister-in-law; she quickly got along with Lingling.

By the time it was dinner, Lingling felt no strangeness towards her at all; it was like they had been good sisters for a long time.

Xinxin Jie called her so sweetly.

She even neglected Young Master Cao.

She didn’t even praise the dishes. I wonder if this girl is intentionally keeping her distance, or… she has really figured it out.

Anyway, it made Young Master Cao a little depressed.

Men.

Sometimes it’s like this.

When someone is actively pursuing you, you don’t care.

When they distance themselves from you, you feel uncomfortable.

Sigh!

Let’s drink, let’s drink.

Everyone was happy today; even the old lady had a couple of extra drinks.

In the following days, Lingling stayed with Young Master Cao, mainly sticking to Tang Xin. Knowing that Tang Xin wasn’t familiar with Sanjiang, she took the initiative to take her around to play and see the city where Young Master Cao grew up.

…

That’s how it was.

They stayed for five days in total.

New Year’s was approaching.

When they left, there was a scene of five miles of farewell; everyone from the old cotton mill came out. Cao Cheng stood on the sunroof of the car, waving to the surroundings.

“Aunt Wang, take care of your health. Remember to call me back when Little Wang gets married.”

“…” Aunt Wang was quite happy at first; this little brat was finally gone.

And everyone knew that this little brat truly respected her; wasn’t it a source of pride?

As a result…

Forget it.

Little Wang is Little Wang.

It doesn’t matter what his surname is.

“Go, remember, although he’s a junior college graduate, you must have him find a female doctor to improve the family genes. The Wang family depends on him.”

“…”

Aunt Wang gritted her teeth: “Hurry up and go.”

Everyone around was laughing.

Especially those who knew the situation understood that Aunt Wang had been bickering with Young Master Cao for years.

A friendship transcending generations.

Many people were envious, as not everyone could have a relationship with a wealthy person.

Even a little bit of money from them would be enough for ordinary people to live on.

What’s more, everyone heard that Little Wang… uh, Little Zhou was studying computer science, an IT major, and it was Young Master Cao who had him study it.

So, even though he’s a junior college graduate, his future prospects won’t be too bad.