The man standing before them was Su Ziqi's boyfriend, Wu Fang. Seeing his girlfriend with another man instead of accompanying Hou Jianshu, he was furious. "Ziqi, you must give me an explanation today!"
"You scoundrel, you want me to accompany another man, and then you want an explanation from me?" Su Ziqi retorted angrily.
Wu Fang showed no signs of shame. Instead, he said righteously, "As long as you accompany President Hou, we'll get a lot of building materials purchased from us. Just one order will be enough for us to live lavishly for many years. I'm doing this for our future, do you understand?"
"Heh, sending your girlfriend away and claiming it's for the future? You're truly hilarious." Li Se could no longer tolerate it. How could he encounter such a scumbag?
"Who are you? This is between my girlfriend and me, what business is it of yours?" Wu Fang demanded angrily.
Bang!
Li Se kicked Wu Fang squarely in the stomach.
"Ah!" Wu Fang cried out in pain and stumbled backward. Clutching his stomach, he pointed at Li Se and said, "Ziqi, no wonder you wouldn't help me. Do you have another man?"
"You!" Su Ziqi was so angry she couldn't speak.
Li Se, too lazy to waste words, delivered several more kicks.
"You dare to hit me? I know Brother Long, he's the local boss here. I'll have him kill you!"
Bang!
Li Se delivered another kick.
"You just wait, I'll tear you limb from limb... Ah!"
Li Se kicked him again.
"I dare not, I was wrong, I'll never dare again..."
Initially, Wu Fang could still threaten, but later he began to beg for mercy.
Li Se said coldly, "Disappear from my sight. If I ever see you appear before Ziqi again, I'll cripple you. Get lost!"
Wu Fang struggled to his feet and scurried away without daring to linger.
"Li Se, thank you today." Su Ziqi said gratefully.
"We're neighbors. Just stay away from men like this in the future," Li Se said with a smile.
"Mhm." Su Ziqi looked at Li Se with a different expression.
Li Se stayed home the entire afternoon, with nothing in particular to do. Seeing his mother busy preparing dinner, he couldn't help but say, "Mom, why don't you come back to the city with me? My villa hasn't been moved into yet."
"No need, Mom is quite happy here," Chen Xiulian shook her head and refused.
Knowing his mother's stubbornness, Li Se didn't press the issue and brought up the matter of the villa.
"How can that be?" Chen Xiulian vehemently opposed. "The money you've worked hard to earn should be saved for getting married. Why build a villa? Mom doesn't need such things."
"Mom, I'd love to get married, but if I bring her back, our home is so run-down, I'd be too embarrassed," Li Se said.
Chen Xiulian hesitated for a moment. "How about we just renovate it a little? No need to build a villa."
"No, I've already boasted about it. I told my girlfriend that my old home is a large villa," Li Se said with a helpless expression.
"You child..." Chen Xiulian didn't know what to say.
"Is Divine Doctor Li here?"
Just then, a familiar voice rang out.
Li Se recognized it immediately. He went out and indeed, it was Yao Shiqing. He asked, puzzled, "How did you know where I live?"
"I just asked around," Yao Shiqing said with a smile. Her attire was different from earlier. She was wearing an off-white princess dress with lace trim inlaid with expensive aquamarine gems, and a pinkish-purple cropped jacket. This outfit further accentuated her excellent figure.
In Fuxi County, it was rare to encounter such an outstanding beauty. Yao Shiqing's appearance undoubtedly attracted a lot of attention, especially when they saw her entering Li Se's home. Many neighbors began to whisper amongst themselves.
Even Su Ziqi noticed. She had initially thought Li Se and Yao Shiqing were just ordinary friends, but seeing them now, it seemed to be more than that. Compared to Yao Shiqing, in terms of looks, figure, or family background, she was in a completely different league. A flicker of sadness crossed her face.
Upon seeing such a beautiful person arrive at their home, Chen Xiulian became a little nervous and quickly asked, "And who is this?"
"Mom, isn't there a richest man who's going to develop our county? It's her dad who's developing it," Li Se introduced. "This is Yao Shiqing."
"Oh, hello, hello..." Chen Xiulian nodded with a smile, then remembered something and hurriedly said, "Oh dear, I've forgotten. Quickly, invite her in!"
"Hello, Auntie." Yao Shiqing was indeed very beautiful and acted very kindly, which surprised Li Se. The first time he met Yao Shiqing, her personality was quite fiery.
After entering the house, Chen Xiulian glared at Li Se. "You're bringing a girl home and you didn't say so earlier, making me unprepared."
Li Se said innocently, "I didn't know she was coming, and she's not my girlfriend."
"What a pity," Chen Xiulian said with a hint of regret.
Yao Shiqing's appearance was indeed unexpected by Li Se. Since Chen Xiulian had prepared a grand meal, she invited Yao Shiqing, "Stay for dinner tonight. I've made a lot of delicious food."
"Oh yes, please," Yao Shiqing nodded repeatedly. "Auntie, let me help you."
In front of Chen Xiulian, Yao Shiqing acted very well-behaved, like a very virtuous daughter-in-law, which confused Li Se. Did this woman have a split personality?
However, Yao Shiqing clearly had no experience in the kitchen. As soon as she entered, instead of helping, she caused trouble. In the end, Chen Xiulian had to ask her to wait outside for the meal, restoring peace to the kitchen.
Yao Shiqing said somewhat awkwardly, "I... I've never cooked before."
"I can see that. So just wait for the food," Li Se said, not finding it strange.
Chen Xiulian's dishes were all home-style, including chicken soup. The chicken was from their own farm and tasted very delicious. Even Yao Shiqing, who had eaten at five-star hotels, ate two bowls of rice. After finishing, she patted her stomach and pouted, "I'm going to get fat."
Li Se laughed, "You're not fat at all. Eat more. It's precisely because of your blind dieting that you're entering menopause early."
"I know," Yao Shiqing mumbled.
Yao Shiqing stayed until eight o'clock in the evening when a luxurious car arrived to pick her up. Before leaving, she waved to Li Se, "Today was very enjoyable. I'll come again next time."
"You're always welcome," Li Se replied.
After Yao Shiqing left, Chen Xiulian came out and sighed, "She's clearly from a wealthy family. Our home is indeed a bit humble."
"Mom, do you feel now that we should build a villa?" Li Se chuckled.
"Don't be too extravagant, though..." Chen Xiulian cautioned.
"I understand!" Li Se nodded.
At this moment, his phone rang. Li Se saw it was Su Ziqi calling and was a bit puzzled. He glanced towards Su Ziqi's house. Why would she call when they were so close? He answered, but instead of Su Ziqi's voice, it was Wu Fang: "Su Ziqi is in my hands. Within half an hour, come to the Space Bar, or else... hmph..."