The Tycoon's Enchanted Mermaid-Chapter 55 - : You won’t leave me, right?

Chapter 55: Chapter 55: You won’t leave me, right?

“I’m not sure about that, but as far as I know, nowadays there are very few people who can handle this stuff. The method for concocting Gu Worms is usually an ancient secret recipe passed down within families. With the capabilities of the Qin Family, it shouldn’t be difficult if they want to find the mastermind.”

Su Qingtong patted Ah Da’s head, “You don’t need to worry about it. Being happy is the most important thing. The day after tomorrow, when I’m free, I’ll take you to meet an old man. We can’t delay handling your situation any longer.”

Ah Da nodded, “It’s okay if it’s a little late. You go ahead and be busy, I feel quite good right now.”

“What do you mean, ‘good’? It’s settled then,” Su Qingtong raised the worm in her hand, “Hang onto this for now, and we can ask about it the day after tomorrow.”

“Alright, I’m going back now if there’s nothing else.”

Ah Da carefully stored the worm and stood up, unable to resist grabbing Su Qingtong’s arm, not wanting to let go of her, “Why don’t you stay here then? I can sleep with you…”

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Her words were cut off as she was pulled to the side, her slender back pressed against a man’s warm and hard chest. Qin Yu spoke, his chest vibrating gently, the feeling transmitted to Ah Da from where they touched.

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“Long Qi, see the guest out.”

Ah Da looked up, “Qin Yu!”

Using his height advantage, he easily covered her eyes with his fingers, blocking her pitiful, pleading gaze, “You must set a precedent—once started, you won’t be able to stop.”

“Be obedient, you can go out the day after tomorrow.”

At these words, Qin Yu clearly felt the flutter of lashes in his palm like two rows of fans moving up and down; Ah Da was so excited she almost jumped, “Really? You agree?”

Qin Yu smiled slightly, “Mhm.”

Su Qingtong watched the man encompassing Ah Da in a possessive pose and clicked her tongue lightly. He really knew how to sweet-talk a naive girl. She would have to give Ah Da a heads-up when they go out the day after tomorrow, not to be fooled by such a scheming man.

Lest she be sold and still foolishly help count the money.

Long Qi approached, “Miss Su, please.”

Su Qingtong flipped off Long Qi, “You really are ruthless, making me come and go at your say-so, you’re powerful, you’re awesome, I despise you greatly.”

Long Qi’s expression remained impassive, as if to say, ‘Think what you want.’

Su Qingtong nearly burst from holding back her frustration, this Long Qi was shameless; one day, she would make him cry for his mother.

Seeing Su Qingtong about to leave, Ah Da pushed Qin Yu away and scampered over to her side, “Sister Qingtong, let me walk you out.”

Su Qingtong tapped her forehead, disappointed, “You, be more thoughtful. Weren’t you just saying you wanted me to stay? A few words from him and you change sides?”

Ah Da hugged her arm and whispered into her ear, “I’m just thinking about our plan for the day after tomorrow. Plus, I’ve joined your anti-hate group on Weibo.”

Su Qingtong was surprised, “You know how to use that?”

Ah Da puffed her cheeks slightly, “I just learned. I saw so many people insulting you, I couldn’t stand it.”

Su Qingtong’s heart melted, she hugged Ah Da’s shoulders, “Ignore those trolls. When I become famous and have millions of fans, there will be plenty of people to fight back.”

“I believe in you, you’ll definitely make it big,” Ah Da hugged her back with sincerity.

The scent of mint lingered on the Bronze Sword, just like her appearance—sharp and seemingly difficult to approach, but in reality, she was tougher-talking but tender-hearted than anyone else.

Holding Ah Da, soft and doughy in her arms, Su Qingtong almost didn’t want to let go, no wonder Qin Yu always kept her close. Who wouldn’t love a little glutinous rice ball? She couldn’t help but pinch her cheek.

“Alright, I’m heading out now. You take care of your wounds, and don’t make me carry you if you can’t walk that day.”

Ah Da saw Su Qingtong out to the car and watched as she got in, her gaze lingering until the tail lights were swallowed by the darkness.

Qin Yu pulled her close, pinching the corner of her eye, his large eyes misting over, “Is it that hard to let go? Aren’t you going to see her again soon?”

Ah Da rubbed her eyes, “I just remembered some things from the past. Sometimes you think it’s just a temporary separation, but in the end, you never see each other again. It happens often.”

Especially with mortals—mortals have such short lives. She had spent over a thousand years in the incense burner, coming across countless people whether young or old, male or female. No matter what our first meeting was like, in the end, we never saw each other again.

Ah Da looked up at Qin Yu. The Bronze Sword was a Sword Spirit; she wouldn’t die, but he was different.

The young girl suddenly burrowed into his arms, catching Qin Yu off guard and sending a shiver through his heart, followed by an involuntary smile.

Ah Da, sniffing the cool fragrance of his body, suddenly looked up and asked, “Qin Yu, you won’t leave me behind, will you?”

Qin Yu inquired, “Why would you think that?”

Ah Da earnestly replied, “Because I don’t like separations. If you have to leave in the future, could you let me know in advance so I can be prepared, and also return the incense burner to me?”

Qin Yu chuckled; the last part must be her main concern.

“Let’s talk about it later.”

With that, he released her and turned to walk back to the villa. Ah Da, in her cotton slippers, trotted behind him, calling out as she ran, “Say it now, Qin Yu!”

Even after washing up and going to bed, Qin Yu hadn’t spoken, and Ah Da, lying on the Jade bed of the incense burner, pondered long and hard about what might have upset him in her words, finally attributing it to Qin Yu’s mercurial nature.

“Forget it, he still looks quite young, his health isn’t bad, aside from frequent nightmares and people constantly trying to harm him, he should live for a few more decades.”

Ah Da thought furiously, her chin propped on her hand as she unblinkingly watched the sleeping Qin Yu, eventually drifting off to sleep herself.

When she woke up, the first rays of morning sunlight were already streaming through the open window, warm and inviting.

The knock on the door came from a middle-aged woman dressed in dark long-sleeved clothes, her hair meticulously combed into a bun at the back of her head, secured with a single wooden pin.

Ah Da opened the door, and the woman bowed respectfully, “Miss, I am Song Xiao, here to take over Uncle Wen’s duties. You can call me Song Ma. From today onwards, I will take care of your meals and living arrangements.”

“Hello, Song Ma,” Ah Da said, slightly stunned, then couldn’t help asking, “And… Uncle Wen?”

Song Ma replied, “Housekeeper Wen left early this morning.”

“Oh.” Ah Da hadn’t expected it to be so soon.

Seeing Ah Da’s disappointment, Song Ma comforted, “Miss, you needn’t worry about him. Housekeeper Wen is old and has labored for the Qin Family for many years. It’s good for him to retire early and rest.”

Ah Da remembered Uncle Wen’s decisiveness the previous night. At this point, there was nothing she could do to change things and cracked a slight smile, “You’re right, that’s good too.”

…

In a high-end apartment in Capital City

Zhang Wenfang, still in her pajamas and with her hair uncombed, paced anxiously back and forth in the hall while on the phone.

On the sofa sat two men, one of whom was Uncle Wen who had just left the Qin residence that morning. His demeanor calm, he sat upright and still.

The other was Wen Hong, head bowed with a nearly burnt-out cigarette pinched between his fingers, a pile of cigarette butts on the floor.

Zhang Wenfang made another phone call, but the call was disconnected as soon as the other side picked up, not even giving her a chance to speak.