After they finished their meal and drinks and had discussed business, Ou Xiaolong initially planned to invite Yi Anguo and his companion for some entertainment, but Yi Anguo found an excuse to decline. Accepting gifts and favors puts one at a disadvantage in business. The formal negotiations hadn't even started yet! A meal was one thing, but if they went out for entertainment together, how could they possibly negotiate afterward?

Despite Ou Xiaolong's sob story, it wasn't that everything he said was false, but it certainly couldn't all be true. At best, maybe half of it was, which was already saying something.

On the way back, Yi Anguo sat silently in the car, deep in thought. He ultimately decided to call Zhuo Weidong to ask for more details about Ou Xiaolong. After the call, Yi Anguo was quite surprised. It turned out Ou Xiaolong's story wasn't just an act; it was the truth. While his tone might have been a bit exaggerated, the basic situation was as he described.

According to Zhuo Weidong, Ou Xiaolong was a deeply loyal and loving husband. The story went that at the most helpless point in his life, this poor young man met a "fair, rich, and beautiful" woman—his current wife. From that moment, Ou Xiaolong began his stunning comeback. He married her and became the de facto operator of Dongan Real Estate Development Company, leading it to grow and expand step by step.

However, his father-in-law had not relinquished full control. He was still the company's chairman, and Ou Xiaolong only held a ten percent stake. His wife held twenty percent, his father-in-law held forty, and his father-in-law's two brothers each held ten. The remaining ten percent was held by the father-in-law's two sisters. The entire company was a family enterprise where his father-in-law's word was law.

Thanks to his wife's unwavering support, Ou Xiaolong could just about hold his own against the faction led by his two brothers-in-law. However, the company was plagued by severe internal friction, which tied Ou Xiaolong's hands. As a result, its development had stagnated in recent years. His wife's uncles, aunts, and nephews would cause trouble from time to time, giving Ou Xiaolong constant headaches.

Fortunately, Ou Xiaolong was a personable and capable man. He knew how to handle people and situations and was seen as responsible. This earned him a good reputation and many friends. By relying on friends who were willing to lend a hand at critical moments, Ou Xiaolong had managed to keep the company running and developing to its current state.

Yi Anguo didn't hide anything from Zhuo Weidong. He told him about Ou Xiaolong's dinner invitation and his request for help in taking over the Fashion Garden project in Qianhai. He also asked for Zhuo Weidong's opinion, his knowledge of the residential complex, and what a suitable price might be. Yi Anguo was seeking this information not only to get a better read on Ou Xiaolong's character but also to gain some reference points for himself. After all, Zhuo Weidong was the expert in this field. He would surely have a rough idea of the cost per square meter for the Fashion Garden complex developed by Ou Xiaolong's company. Mastering these facts, combined with the current property prices in Qianhai, would give him an advantage in the upcoming negotiations.

"Boss, where should I drop you off?" Yang Hai asked as they neared their destination.

"Block 18 of Phase Three," Yi Anguo replied after a moment's thought.

When Yi Anguo opened the door to his home, Hu Jing came forward to greet him. Smelling alcohol on his breath, she asked with concern, "You were out drinking for work again? Did you have too much? Should I make you some hangover soup?" she said, helping him to the living room sofa.

"No need for soup. I didn't drink much," Yi Anguo said, pulling her into his arms with a smile. "You're my best hangover cure."

"Stop fooling around! Xin Yi just fell asleep. You'll wake her up," Hu Jing said hurriedly.

"What's there to be afraid of? The soundproofing in this house isn't that bad. Besides, we're not doing anything. What's wrong with me just holding you? It wouldn't be a big deal even if our daughter saw, right?" Yi Anguo continued to hold her, unwilling to let go.

"She's still young. It's not good for her to see us like this," Hu Jing said, still a little uneasy.

Yi Anguo kissed her on the cheek and then reluctantly released her. "Since you love children so much, why don't you have one of your own?"

Startled, Hu Jing looked at him and asked, "Are you serious? Do you really want me to have a child for you?"

"Of course, I'm serious. If you like children and want one, then let's have one. It's not like we can't afford it!" Yi Anguo said with a smile.

"I thought you wouldn't want me to get pregnant," Hu Jing said. Her eyes brimmed with tears, but she broke into a genuinely happy smile.

"You silly girl. You're my woman, and we're together every day. Isn't it perfectly normal for you to get pregnant? Why wouldn't I like it?" Yi Anguo said, patting her head affectionately.

"If I got pregnant and gave Xin Yi a little brother or sister, do you think she'd be unhappy? Would she hate me or resent me later on?" Hu Jing asked, a new worry creeping in.

Every woman wants to be a mother, to nurture her own child, and Hu Jing was no exception. Although she genuinely treated Xin Yi as her own and was willing to give her all the love a mother could, the chance to become a real mother herself and give birth to her own flesh and blood was, of course, the best possible thing.

However, she had always assumed she was just a woman Yi Anguo kept on the side, not someone who had the right to bear his children. That was why she never dared to even think about getting pregnant. She feared that a pregnancy would displease him, that he might force her to have an abortion, or even worse, that he would grow distant and stop doting on her, no longer spending every day with her, eating and sleeping by her side. Right now, Hu Jing felt her life was blissful and complete. She had a man who loved her and an adorable daughter. She didn't want to disrupt that peace and happiness, so she had never dared to bring up the subject of having a child.

But today, Yi Anguo had brought it up himself. He wanted her to have a child. How could her heart remain calm? She was truly stunned and overjoyed, so much so that she began to cry.

That night, Hu Jing was exceptionally tender, tirelessly lavishing her affection on Yi Anguo...

As Hu Jing put it, the more they did it, the greater the chance of conception. She had also read somewhere that making love multiple times in a row increased the chances of having twins or even triplets.

Hu Jing's counterattack was so fierce that when Yi Anguo woke up the next morning, even his strong constitution felt completely drained.

Once a woman got going, she was truly a force to be reckoned with—limitless potential!

Before, it had always been Hu Jing begging for mercy, saying she couldn't take it anymore, telling him not to be so greedy and to take care of his health, that their days together were long and they should take things slow. But last night, in her eagerness for a child, she had thrown all caution to the wind, no longer mentioning things like taking care of his health or taking it slow.

「They had already arranged last night to visit the Fashion Garden site in Qianhai today.」

He had just gotten up and washed, about to have a quick breakfast, when Ou Xiaolong called to ask when he would be there. Yi Anguo could only tell him he would be leaving shortly.

Yi Anguo called Yang Hai to get ready to pick him up. He also called Ding Jing, telling her to prepare to accompany him to see a property.

After breakfast, he took the elevator downstairs, where Ding Jing was already waiting. Yi Anguo hadn't hidden the fact that he had several women from Ding Jing. She knew about all of them and was used to it.

The three of them quickly arrived at the Fashion Garden residential complex in Qianhai. It was quite close to Houhai, as the two districts were adjacent. But despite their proximity, their different locations meant a significant disparity in property prices.

Housing prices in Houhai easily reached six to seven thousand yuan per square meter. In high-end communities like Blue Coast, larger units could command eight to nine thousand yuan per square meter. Meanwhile, the part of Qianhai that bordered Houhai had prices closer to those in Houhai. But in more remote parts of Qianhai, the price difference wasn't just small; it was practically cut in half.

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