C73 The Mysterious Girl!

"Fourth Sister, how did you know?" Zhang Chen asked, his voice tinged with bewilderment. The door had been closed the whole time; how could Lau Qingyue have seen anything?

With a beaming smile, Lau Qingyue teased, "Stinky brat, do you think you might be underestimating me a bit?"

Zhang Chen was taken aback. A luxurious mansion in the heart of the city, extraordinary medical skills... He really might have been underestimating her.

Lau Qingyue raised her head, her expression turning earnest. "You have a long journey ahead, but time is not on your side. You need to buckle down."

"Master's plans for you are sure to be beneficial. Your hardships over the years won't be in vain."

A look of perplexity crossed Zhang Chen's eyes. He sensed an underlying message in Lau Qingyue's words, yet he couldn't quite grasp what it was.

Eventually, with a chuckle, Zhang Chen assured her, "Don't worry, I won't disappoint you."

Lau Qingyue offered no further comment.

The meal came to a swift end.

Rising to her feet, Lau Qingyue spoke with a gentle firmness, "Let's head home."

Zhang Chen paused, a peculiar sensation stirring within him. His mind instinctively went to the Lin family.

After a brief contemplation, he smiled and agreed, "Yes, let's go home."

Zhang Chen had been concerned that Zhao Xingchun might seek retribution, but stepping outside, he found the streets deserted.

Was that it? Was it over just like that?

Shaking his head in resignation, Zhang Chen noted the car waiting at the entrance. It wasn't Loong San's vehicle but belonged to the towering figure who accompanied Lau Qingyue.

They set off directly for the villa.

Before they even arrived, Lau Qingyue's phone rang. Her face grew solemn as she listened and responded in muted tones.

Zhang Chen's brow furrowed, a bad feeling creeping in.

Shortly after, Lau Qingyue ended the call and said with a hint of regret, "Little brother, I'm afraid I won't be able to spend the evening with you again..."

Concern etched on his face, Zhang Chen inquired, "Fourth Sister, is everything alright?"

With a reassuring smile, Lau Qingyue replied, "Don't worry. After I drop you off, I'll be on my way."

Zhang Chen hesitated, words on the tip of his tongue, but ultimately, he remained silent. He wasn't yet in a position to involve himself in Lau Qingyue's affairs. The least he could do was to avoid causing her any further trouble.

The car pulled up swiftly in front of the villa.

Just as Zhang Chen was about to step out, Lau Qingyue spoke up unexpectedly, "Oh, by the way, if you're not ready to abandon the Lin family, you should warn them to be cautious. They could be facing trouble."

Zhang Chen paused, taken aback.

He mulled over her words for a while before giving a slight nod of acknowledgment.

After Zhang Chen exited the car, Lau Qingyue departed.

Watching her leave, a sense of unease began to weigh on Zhang Chen's heart.

He was clueless, yet he sensed an unseen force looming over him.

Time passed, and still, no answers came to him.

He let out another soft sigh. As he turned to enter the villa, he was startled to discover a formidable silhouette behind him!

"Good heavens!"

Startled, Zhang Chen exclaimed.

The deep voice of Loong San followed, "I'm hardly worthy of such a reaction."

Zhang Chen's mouth twitched. Was Loong San actually making a joke?

"Why are you here?" Zhang Chen asked, clearly annoyed.

Loong San replied with a nonchalant tone, "I thought you might be bored."

Zhang Chen rolled his eyes and said in resignation, "Are you even capable of having a conversation?"

With that, he strode into the villa, Loong San silently trailing him.

Without the energy to ponder further, Zhang Chen slumped onto the sofa.

He sighed deeply, his mind a whirlwind of thoughts.

Loong San took a seat and remarked coolly, "It's not as complicated as you think. Being in the dark, you're actually the one at ease."

Zhang Chen was momentarily stunned, then quickly looked up.

What did Loong San know?

But Loong San simply shook his head, "Don't look at me—I'm just as in the dark as you are."

Zhang Chen, clearly deflated, retorted, "Then why sound so confident about it?"

Loong San stretched out his legs, replying with ease, "Why overthink it? No matter how much you ponder, you won't find the answer. Instead, focus on making yourself stronger."

Those words struck Zhang Chen, leaving him momentarily speechless.

Then, a spark of determination flickered in Zhang Chen's eyes.

He had been so preoccupied with the trouble and conspiracies he'd brought upon himself that he had overlooked this crucial matter. A single statement from Loong San jolted him to clarity. Everything was already in motion; what good would overthinking do?

Zhang Chen flashed a grin, his eyes sparkling as he fixed his gaze on Loong San. With an indifferent tone, Loong San stated, "I have no interest in you." That got a laugh out of Zhang Chen. He hadn't expected Loong San to be this kind of person.

Yet, he couldn't contain his excitement as he inquired, "So, how do you think I can better myself?" Loong San's response was measured, "I'm not sure about other aspects, but from your Sixth Sister's perspective, you're going to face challenges beyond your wildest dreams. You're currently lacking in two key areas: wealth and physical strength."

Wealth? Physical strength? Wealth seemed manageable; after all, he was already managing his business. He just needed to put in more effort starting tomorrow. But physical strength?

Zhang Chen paused, then suddenly looked up, his eyes ablaze as he stared at Loong San. "You're incredibly skilled. Could you help me?" he asked, his excitement palpable.

Loong San had a point. Wealth was crucial, but personal strength was just as vital. Even though he was under Loong San's protection, it wasn't feasible for Loong San to be by his side at every moment.

Caught off guard, Loong San replied with a level voice, "Your Sixth Sister is strong enough to find you a better teacher. I'm merely your bodyguard." But Zhang Chen, growing impatient, dismissed the idea with a wave of his hand, "Without my sisters, I'd never have the chance to meet a master like you!"

"You're so formidable, I'd be uneasy learning from anyone else," Zhang Chen half-joked, yet there was a flicker of something unusual in Loong San's eyes.

After a pause, Loong San offered a smile and said, "If you're willing, I'll help you." "Deal!" Zhang Chen's eyes lit up with delight as he agreed without a second thought. Loong San nodded in confirmation, "It's a deal."

Unable to contain his eagerness, Zhang Chen rubbed his hands together and blurted out, "Great! Let's get started right now." "Hold on! I need to make a call to the Lin family first!" "Stay put, I'll be quick!"

Having finished speaking, he promptly pulled out his phone and called Lin Zhiqing's number, making no attempt to conceal his actions from Loong San.

Loong San watched, his gaze intensifying with an unusual gleam.