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Before the sound of his voice had even faded, Wang Xiaoqiang raised his right hand and made a slashing motion at a French sycamore in the courtyard, as thick as a water bucket, from mid-air.

A Spiritual Energy Sword whizzed past.

Boom!

The French sycamore was sliced through its middle. The trunk crashed to the ground, branches and leaves scattering in all directions.

Tanimoto Ichiro, Chiba Keiko, and Miyazaki Yuki trembled in terror at the sight, immediately dropping to the ground, "We dare not~"

Even Qiao Hui was too frightened to breathe heavily at this time; before, she had only thought Wang Xiaoqiang was good at fighting, but she had never imagined that Wang Xiaoqiang possessed supernatural martial power.

Wang Xiaoqiang kept Chiba Keiko and Miyazaki Yuki by his side as servants because, in fact, he was concerned they might seek revenge. For the safety of his family and friends, Wang Xiaoqiang had to keep the two women close by, not only to prevent their revenge but also to guard against retaliation from their families.

After giving instructions to the three, Wang Xiaoqiang stood up from the rocking chair, walked over to Qiao Hui, and seeing her with a subservient demeanor, her head low and barely daring to breathe, knew she too had been frightened by his power and aura, he then extended his hand to pat her fragrant shoulder... "It's okay now, there's nothing to worry about. Tanimoto Ichiro, that old fox, won't dare to pull any tricks on you again..."

"Mr. Wang, thank you!" Qiao Hui dared to lift her head and thanked him.

Wang Xiaoqiang nodded and said... "Actually, Qiao Hui, you can call me Little Qiang, it sounds more friendly."

The business-savvy Qiao Hui, who was always adept at handling all sides, was like a little girl in front of Wang Xiaoqiang. Hearing that Wang Xiaoqiang allowed her to address him by his name, she felt nervous yet somewhat excited and, with a flirtatious smile, she said in a coquettish voice... "I wouldn't dare to call you by name directly..."

"Are you afraid of me too?"

"Would you be upset if I called you Little Qiang?!"

"Of course not. We are friends, aren't we!" Wang Xiaoqiang directly took Qiao Hui into his arms.

If it had been any other time, Wang Xiaoqiang's action would have earned him the label of a dissolute playboy from Qiao Hui, and she would have been disgusted by his behavior. But at this moment, she only felt closeness and warmth, along with a thrill. Her heart was racing, much like the feeling of a first love.

She couldn't help but wrap her arms around Wang Xiaoqiang's waist. "Little Qiang, how about we go have a drink?"

"Sure!" Wang Xiaoqiang replied cheerfully... "Should we invite Qiao Zhi to join us..."

"No need, Qiao Zhi doesn't drink. It would be boring just to sit there." Qiao Hui said, moving her feet and leading Wang Xiaoqiang, she took him straight to a villa.

Tanimoto Ichiro, Miyazaki Yuki, and Chiba Keiko went back to arrange funds, and although Wang Xiaoqiang was not personally escorting them, they did not dare to run away, knowing that with Wang Xiaoqiang's overpowering strength, it was clear they could not escape no matter what. Such attempts would only harm themselves and could even lead to the annihilation of their entire family.

The Qiao Family Estate, located in this secluded area, typically had few residents. Family Head Qiao Ronghu chose to build the estate here because the family ancestral graves were here, and upon the inspection by a Feng Shui Master, it was determined to be a Feng Shui treasure spot. Building houses here would bring blessings to the descendants.

So, the estate came into being.

The property was vast, covering hundreds of acres. Although there were many houses, they were sparsely distributed, appearing like a deserted garden. The fact that few people lived there was by choice.

Qiao Hui took Wang Xiaoqiang into an elegant villa, which was personally hers. Usually, she did not stay there, but had moved in for a few nights recently due to a nightmare she had. As such, the villa had some signs of life, and it was stocked with food and drinks.

The villa was not very large, but it was quite cozy. Qiao Hui took Wang Xiaoqiang directly to the second floor, which overlooked the entire estate—an excellent spot for sightseeing.

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Qiao Hui brought over some red wine, poured two glasses, and shared one with Wang Xiaoqiang. Qiao Hui looked around herself and frowned, saying "Look at me, I'm all sweaty from before. No, I have to excuse myself for a bath... Little Qiang, you don't mind, do you..."

"I don't mind." Wang Xiaoqiang sipped his red wine and suddenly said without reason, "Hey, Qiao Hui, I find you look good in a cheongsam..."

"Really? I think so too." Qiao Hui threw him a flirtatious look and headed to the bathroom...

Wang Xiaoqiang began to survey her room. Qiao Hui's room was somewhat special. The palette of the room was warm, with ancient Chinese calligraphy and paintings on the walls, as well as Western classical paintings, which showed her artistic inclinations and high taste. There were also two large vases, each containing a live ornamental tree with lush greenery and two blossoms, each with four petals showcasing four colors, incredibly enchanting. The room's warm palette contrasted with her usual cold elegance—a trait probably honed on the business battlefield. But even the coldest of women have a tender side, a warm place, just as the Three Character Classic says, "At the beginning, man's nature is good." Similarly, every woman has a tender side. Sometimes they have to hold back their tenderness and face the cold reality of this world...

Soon, the sound of rushing water could be heard from the bathroom,

for quite a while.

Qiao Hui, wrapped in a bath robe, emerged from the bathroom and headed towards the bedroom,

After another while.

Qiao Hui came out of the bedroom. Dressed in a sleeveless, big red floral cheongsam, her trim and taut waistline was completely revealed under the dress, her wasp waist displayed a stunning curve. Her damp hair, like seaweed, draped over her shoulders. Her bare white arms were exposed, exuding a mature and enchanting allure from head to toe.

In Wang Xiaoqiang's somewhat stunned gaze, Qiao Hui walked with measured steps towards him, snatched up the half-glass of red wine he had left, raised it to her red lips, and drank it in one gulp. Her rosy tongue flicked out, licking her sensuous red lips with a wild gaze, she sent a sly glance to Wang Xiaoqiang.

Wang Xiaoqiang had seen plenty of women, but even he, before the famed "Big Qiao" of River City, couldn't help but be subdued, inwardly exclaiming how women truly differed from one another.

This woman, famous not only in River City but throughout the whole H province, and even coveted by the second generation of Capital City's rich young masters, was only known to shake hands with men until now, still preserving her virginity.

Seeing that she had finished the wine he had left, Wang Xiaoqiang, though not skilled in romantic affairs, understood that this proud woman was willing to submit to him.

Previously a poor farmer, Wang Xiaoqiang had longed for wealth, power, and women. Now that he had money, his desire for wealth was not as strong anymore,

but when beauty presented itself, he was never too proud or polite to accept it, and this time was no exception,

Two days later, Wang Xiaoqiang's account had an additional thirteen billion RMB, and he also gained two servants, Chiba Keiko and Miyazaki Yuki. And of course, there was the old fox, Tanimoto Ichiro.

Speaking of Chiba Keiko and Miyazaki Yuki, these two ladies of respectable families, they were also stunning beauties.

Chiba Keiko had a pure and graceful appearance, with a cool gaze, exuding an air of superiority that came from both nature and nurture. Even in the presence of her master Wang Xiaoqiang, she maintained this demeanor, and Wang Xiaoqiang liked women who were both dignified and aloof,

While Miyazaki Yuki could be described as snow-like, with that crystal-clear jade-like quality, her snow-white, lustrous skin, both in body and spirit, radiated an immaculate and sacrosanct air.

Just like Qiao Hui, with her wild eyes, exuding endless charm power and a certain untamed boldness, deep down was a resilience that always made men who saw her yet couldn't have her feel a deep sense of defeat and frustration.

The party of four was headed for Australia. Wang Xiaoqiang wanted to take a plane, but Tanimoto Ichiro suggested a luxury cruise,

Tanimoto Ichiro often took such luxury cruises to Australia before, because he loved gambling, and luxury cruises featured gambling games big and small. He knew well that some people took cruises not for pleasure but for gambling. Moreover, the games were controlled by some, with stakes as high as millions or tens of millions. If luck favoured one, it was easy to earn a billion or two in a day.

Tanimoto Ichiro also wanted to take this chance to gamble, as the six billion RMB he had given to Wang Xiaoqiang had left his own funds somewhat tight. More importantly, if he won, he wouldn't worry about not getting paid, and if he lost and couldn't pay, he wouldn't fear any trouble with Wang Xiaoqiang by his side to ensure his safety.

In reality, this was a tactic of using powerful connections to intimidate others. That Tanimoto Ichiro could come up with such a strategy showed he truly was an old fox. (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to vote for it on Qidian (qidian.com), whether it be with recommendation tickets or monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please visit m.qidian.com to read.)

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