Chapter 67

Luo Hongmin no longer allowed Xiang Wei to enter the master bedroom, so Xiang Wei had to set up a single bed in his daughter's room. At night, the father and daughter were silent. Sometimes, Xiang Siling would hear her father crying. She asked, "Dad, what's wrong with you?" Xiang Wei would say something else and say that he was fine. He told her to study hard and make a lot of money to honor her parents in the future. Xiang Siling agreed.

Li Meiling became more and more arrogant. She no longer looked at Xiang Wei straight in the eye, because now he was supported by her. She began to think about how to marry Luo Hongmin and become Mrs. Luo. She knew that Luo Hongmin really liked her. He was such a playful person and he never looked for anyone else except her during that time. But he had not yet agreed to get married.

He was also very concerned about his reputation, and he didn't allow Li Meiling to tell anyone about their relationship. He gave her the storefront because it was close, so he could keep Li Meiling under his nose, and because there was a very hidden small door behind the shelves in the warehouse that led directly to her house downstairs, and even the employees didn't know about it.

Luo Hongmin was also hesitant. If he married Li Meiling, she really had no family support and she was a second marriage. If he didn't marry her, Li Meiling was very difficult to deal with and would not suffer any loss, and he was reluctant to give up. So he kept it a secret for now, so that no matter whether they got married or not, they would not be known for adultery.

One summer when Xiang Siling was in her second year of high school, she caught a cold one afternoon and could not hold on any longer, so she asked for leave to go home early. Like her father that day, she heard strange noises coming from the master bedroom through the door, as well as Uncle Luo's panting.

Before, Xiang Siling had met Luo Hongmin several times at home. Li Meiling told her that this was the landlord Uncle Luo. Xiang Siling was concentrating on studying at that time. Although she felt that there was something wrong between the two of them, she did not think about it too much.

But at this moment, even if Xiang Siling had never been in love, she could understand what the voice was coming from.

Unlike his father, he rushed to Si Ling, pounding on the door desperately, crying, "Mom! Mom! Are you okay? Luo Hongmin, Luo Hongmin! You are not allowed to hurt my mom, I'm calling the police! Call the police!"

Li Meiling was originally in ecstasy, but when she heard her daughter's voice, she was stunned and shouted quickly: "Lingling, don't call the police! Mommy is fine, mommy, mommy is talking to Uncle Luo about something, you go out first..."

Before she finished her words, Luo Hongmin had already pulled himself out, quickly put on his pants, put on his coat, and walked towards the door. Li Meiling crawled down naked and grabbed Luo Hongmin's arm: "Old Luo, don't! Don't!"

Luo Hongmin shook off her hand and opened the door. Li Meiling was too embarrassed to see her daughter and hid under the quilt again.

As soon as the door opened, Xiang Siling took a step back in shock. Luo Hongmin was wearing a brand name shirt, with the buttons unbuttoned, leaving most of his chest exposed. Xiang Siling took a look and turned away.

Luo Hongmin looked at her and smiled, saying, "Si Ling came back early today. Don't be afraid, your mother is paying the rent to your uncle."

After saying that, he buttoned his clothes slowly, lit a cigarette, turned to look at her, smiled, went out, and walked quickly downstairs.

Xiang Siling was horrified by Luo Hongmin. She was shaking, tears welled up in her eyes, but she still rushed into the master bedroom. Li Meiling had already put on her clothes and regained her composure. She thought it was over. She had coaxed Luo Hongmin into submission in the past few days. Now that her daughter had made such a fuss, he would be angry again. How could she even talk about marriage?
Xiang Siling looked at her mother's expression and vaguely understood what was going on, but she still stared at Li Meiling and asked in a trembling voice: "Mom, let's call the police and sue him for rape. I, I can testify. Mom, call the police... okay?"

Li Meiling was silent for a while, then suddenly slapped Xiang Siling in the face: "Do you look down on your mother? Let me tell you, you are my flesh and blood. Without me, there would be no you! If you had to rely on your useless father, you would not have enough food to eat long ago, and why would you go to high school? The house you live in now and the nice clothes you wear are all earned by me! When you see Lao Luo in the future, smile for me, smile happily! Did you call the police and want to send your mother to jail? You are not allowed to go home before 10 o'clock in the evening!"

The next day, Luo Hongmin sent two sets of new summer clothes for girls and a new mobile phone for girls, saying that he had frightened Xiang Siling and sent them to apologize. Li Meiling thought that this was his intention to accept his stepdaughter, so she happily accepted them. When Xiang Siling heard that Luo Hongmin bought them, she refused to take them, but was scolded by Li Meiling again, so she had to leave the things behind.

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The massage parlor opened by Li Meiling has two floors. It is a very formal massage parlor, and all employees have received professional training. Because it is located in the downtown area and has Luo Hongmin's connections, the business has always been good.

On the east side of the second floor, Li Meiling reserved a large suite of more than 100 square meters for herself. In recent years, she has rarely returned to her villa or home in the city, and has lived in the massage parlor. Luo Hongmin rarely comes. At this moment, Li Meiling is wearing a close-fitting silk suspender nightgown, lying on the two-meter-long bed in the suite. She squinted her eyes, looking at the crystal chandelier on the ceiling, and there was a faint smell of pine wood men's perfume between her nose.

Because of Luo Hongmin's death, she cried for several days, and she also recalled the hard times she had in the past. So the 45-year-old Li Meiling felt that her decision to stay with Luo Hongmin at all costs was the right one.

Otherwise, where is she now?
Still living in a dirty and cramped rental house with Xiang Wei? Oh, maybe they can't even afford to rent a house, and she might have to rely on selling it. Even if she sells it, she might not be able to buy back even the smallest house. Don't even think about going to college for her daughter, because Xiang Siling didn't do well in the exams and only went to a junior college, which must be because she didn't have the money to go there. Young people nowadays can't even support themselves if they work. Xiang Siling was a dull-witted person back then, and I'm afraid he will live worse than her as a mother in the end.

Unlike now, Xiang Siling has become a senior executive of the group, and her classmates can't catch up even if they flatter her. The group worth more than one billion will soon fall into her hands. Her daughter said that everything will be shared equally between them in the future, so she can rest assured.

Thinking of this, Li Meiling felt even happier. She opened her mouth slightly and let out a gasp.

A young man raised his head from between her legs, climbed up, held her in his arms, and called out: "Meiling, Meiling... I'm so happy, no one can separate us now."

Li Meiling looked at the man's broad and strong shoulders and handsome eyes, and a deep love surged in her heart. Lu Xing was handsome, but not the popular young handsome guy. He looked tough, with sharp eyebrows and bright eyes, and a bit of unruly air. Although he was supported by her now, he still had a stubborn temper, a bit like Shang Ren when he was young, which was in line with Li Meiling's aesthetic.

The two met two years ago, and Lu Xing was the one who pursued her. Later, he almost lived in this large suite, and only occasionally returned to the massage parlor staff dormitory.

Li Meiling thought, no wonder men like to get promoted, get rich and have dead wives. Although she was sad that Lao Luo died, she felt like she had lost her backbone, but she still had Lu Xing. Lu Xing was right, they no longer had to live in fear, Lao Luo left so much money, she could spend it on Lu Xing however she wanted. Li Meiling must let such a handsome boy who was devoted to her enjoy a better life.

Li Meiling was sure that Lu Xing was completely fascinated by her. She was still very confident in herself. Although she was over 45, she looked only in her s. She was still younger and prettier than most women. Moreover, she had money. Even if Lu Xing was with her partly for money, she didn't care. Is it true that only men are allowed to use money to exchange for the admiration of young girls, but women are not allowed to do the same?

The two kissed for a while, and Lu Xing took out two plane tickets from the bedside table and said, "I've always wanted to go out with you, but we never got to travel together. Now we can finally be together openly. I've bought the tickets, don't refuse."

Li Meiling saw that it was a first-class ticket to a small city in Yunnan. She was stunned for a moment and asked suspiciously: "Where did you get the money?"

Although she usually gave him money and he also had a salary, he was young and generous, so he spent almost all of it every month, and a lot of it was spent on buying her gifts. It was not easy to come up with 6000 yuan to buy a plane ticket all at once.

Lu Xing stared at her and answered, "I saved it slowly by myself. It's a bit hurtful to ask this. Although I don't have as much money as you, I am willing to give everything to you alone."

Li Meiling was a little touched and hugged him and kissed him.

However, she couldn't help but think of the morning of the second day after Luo Hongmin was murdered more than a week ago. When she woke up at dawn, she found no one beside her. She heard some noise in the bathroom and walked over to see Lu Xing stuffing a black backpack into the cabinet. The backpack looked very heavy. Lu Xing smiled when he saw her and carried her back to the room.

The next day, Lu Xing was not at home. When she went to check the cabinet again, the black bag was gone.

It must be a coincidence, Li Meiling thought. It's impossible. Lu Xing is just an ordinary masseur, with no ambition or ability. Although he is not happy when Luo Hongmin is mentioned, it is a normal reaction for men. He can't possibly have the courage to kill someone.

Oh, I wrote these 5500 words yesterday, and it went very smoothly. I caught a cold today, and I stayed in my study all day and only managed to write 2000 words. I was originally planning to take a two-day break to vent my anger on you guys, but now it seems I can only stay awake.