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Ye Ling wasn’t surprised by what Zhu Yun said. After all, Shengding Group had just bought up a massive amount of Net Entertainment Group’s stock, so the cash drain was bound to be significant.

"It’s enough."

Ye Ling waved his hand. He never intended to acquire Bauhinia Energy completely anyway.

After all, Bauhinia Energy was simply too massive. There was no way Shengding could swallow it whole.

Besides, once this blew up, the government of Xia Country would probably get involved.

So, he was only planning to shear a little wool off the top.

"I’m heading back for now. Contact me if anything comes up."

Ye Ling then stood up.

"Chairman Ye, I’ll see you out,"

Zhu Yun said respectfully.

By the time he got home from Shengding Group, it was already close to five o’clock.

Ning Ruoxi had already finished making dinner and was sitting in the living room waiting for him like a doting young wife.

"You’ve had a long day."

Ning Ruoxi said, standing before Ye Ling with a captivating smile.

"Come here, wifey, give me a kiss."

Smelling the delicious aroma from the kitchen and looking at the charming girl in front of him, Ye Ling couldn’t resist pulling Ning Ruoxi close and planting a loud kiss on her.

Ning Ruoxi giggled, then immediately knelt down to untie Ye Ling’s shoelaces.

This sudden act of service stunned Ye Ling for a moment, as he had just been about to bend down and take off his own shoes.

"What are you spacing out for?"

Ning Ruoxi patted his leg. "Lift your foot."

"Oh..."

Ye Ling blankly lifted his foot.

Ning Ruoxi took off his shoe, then patted his other leg. After taking off the second shoe, she grabbed a pair of slippers from the nearby shoe rack.

"There, dinner’s ready! Come and eat,"

Ning Ruoxi said, getting to her feet with a beaming smile.

"What made you suddenly decide to take my shoes off for me?"

Ye Ling suddenly asked.

"Isn’t this what they always do in TV dramas...?"

Ning Ruoxi said with a pout.

"You’re the best, wifey."

Unable to resist again, Ye Ling pulled Ning Ruoxi over and gave her another hard kiss.

...

After dinner, Ye Ling lay on the bed, playing a game with Ning Ruoxi.

"Enough talk. Today, Brother Ling is going to carry you to a Godlike victory."

Ye Ling said, brimming with confidence.

He had been grinding hard at the game recently, and his Li Yuanfang skills were absolutely insane.

"Okie dokie, I’ll play support then."

Ning Ruoxi giggled and picked the support hero, Cai Wenji.

Ye Ling glanced at Ning Ruoxi, a wicked grin suddenly spreading across his face. "This hero really does suit you."

"Huh?"

Ning Ruoxi looked up, a little confused.

"It’s nothing. The game’s starting," Ye Ling said quickly.

The enemy marksman was Luban No. 7, and Ye Ling couldn’t help but grin.

’Perfect, Little Luban!’

Laning against Little Luban was his favorite thing!

As everyone knows, Luban No. 7 is a hero who practically begs to be targeted. Plus, since he has no mobility skills...

He can die in every way imaginable!

Ye Ling’s Li Yuanfang was equipped with Stun, earning him the nickname "The Human Washing Machine."

He’d use his second skill to dash in close, mark them with his first, pop the stun, drop his ultimate, and land a few basic attacks.

PEW!

And just like that, Little Luban was gone!

After getting killed by Ye Ling twice in a row, the enemy Luban got angry and started trash-talking in the all-chat.

’Luban No. 7: Hey, enemy Li Yuanfang, I’m mad now!’

’Li Yuanfang: Oh? Little Luban’s got a temper, does he?’

’Luban No. 7: Hmph! Shameless jerk. I can tell you’re a lonely single.’

’Li Yuanfang: Sorry to disappoint, but the support is my wifey.’

’Luban No. 7: ...’

"You’re so mean,"

Ning Ruoxi said, glancing at Ye Ling with a soft laugh.

"Heh, that’s what he gets for picking Luban,"

Ye Ling said with a look of contempt. 𝐟𝕣𝕖𝐞𝐰𝕖𝚋𝐧𝗼𝚟𝐞𝕝.𝗰𝐨𝐦

By now, Ye Ling had also taken down the top-lane tower. He was passing the blue buff camp and decided to grab it before heading to the bottom lane.

BANG!

However, just as Ye Ling was about to finish off the blue buff, a cannonball suddenly flew in from across the map and stole it.

Ye Ling was left completely stunned.

’Luban No. 7: HAHAHAHA, who’s so arrogant now, Big Ears?’

Ye Ling’s face instantly darkened, his eyes flashing with irritation.

At that moment,

He finally understood why so many people hated this Little Luban.

In the end, Little Luban finished the match with a score of 1-9 and successfully earned a 5.4 rating!

And of those nine deaths, seven were at the hands of Ye Ling!

’Fucker thinks he can act tough with me?’

Ye Ling snorted, his face full of contempt.

’Is that all he’s got? Pathetic.’

Watching Ye Ling, Ning Ruoxi couldn’t help but laugh out loud.

She thought...

’The way he is right now... is kind of cute?’

The two played a few more matches. Ye Ling was on a roll today, and they won nearly every game.

"Dear, are you hungry?"

Suddenly, Ning Ruoxi put down her phone and sidled up to Ye Ling, asking.

"Huh? No, we just ate not long ago."

Ye Ling shook his head, looking baffled.

"No, you’re hungry!"

Ning Ruoxi insisted with a serious expression.

"I’m really not hungry..."

Ye Ling put down his phone with a helpless sigh.

"You *are* hungry!"

Ning Ruoxi continued to insist.

"I’m... hungry. Fine. I... am hungry?"

Looking at Ning Ruoxi, Ye Ling seemed to figure something out. The corner of his mouth lifted into a smile as he suddenly changed his tune.

"That’s more like it! So, what do you want to eat? Should I order some delivery?"

Ning Ruoxi said, her eyes curving into happy crescents.

"I think I want to eat some barbecue, right?"

Ye Ling asked tentatively.

Ning Ruoxi shook her head.

"Then I probably want some spicy clams?"

Ning Ruoxi kept shaking her head.

"I’ve got it. I must be craving fried chicken, right?"

Ye Ling looked at Ning Ruoxi, a knowing smile spreading across his face.

Just then,

Ning Ruoxi nodded emphatically, just like a little chick pecking at grain.

"Fried chicken it is, then!"

Ye Ling declared at once.

"So what flavor of fried chicken are you in the mood for?"

"Soy garlic?"

"But don’t you like the sweet and spicy kind?"

Ning Ruoxi suddenly asked.

"Oh, right, right, my mistake. The flavor I want is sweet and spicy!"

Ye Ling quickly corrected himself.

"Remember, *you’re* the one who wants fried chicken. I’m just helping you order it,"

Ning Ruoxi explained again.

"Yes, yes, I’m the one who wants it. I’m starving. Hurry up and order."

Watching Ning Ruoxi happily tapping away to order the food, Ye Ling couldn’t help but let out a helpless smile.

’This girl...’

’She’s really something else.’

’After all, she can even guess exactly what I want to eat, right?’

"Hehe, love you!"

Once the order was placed, Ning Ruoxi pounced on Ye Ling and planted a smacking kiss on his cheek.

"Good girl."

Ye Ling dotingly ruffled Ning Ruoxi’s hair.

Instantly, a sweet smile blossomed on Ning Ruoxi’s face.

She was suddenly reminded of a saying that used to be popular online: Someone out there will get all your weird quirks and be adorable right alongside you.

’Just like... right now?’