Lin Xiao Tian took the old phone, and then Li Gui Hua also took out a pair of earphones, handing one earbud to Lin Xiao Tian while listening to the other herself.
Because the earphone cord wasn't long, Li Gui Hua couldn't help but lean closer to Lin Xiao Tian.
"Xiao Tian, your heart is beating so fast!" Li Gui Hua's lips curved upward slightly.
Lin Xiao Tian felt like crying.
How could anyone resist this?
Li Gui Hua was truly a woman of charm, and Lin Xiao Tian was a man; it would be a lie to say he wasn't moved.
"Haha, you brat, let's listen to the recording first!"
After Li Gui Hua finished speaking, she turned on the phone's recording.
Before long, a cacophony of sounds reached their ears.
Then, a familiar voice came through.
"Brother Tian, Lin Xiao Tian has made new moves again. He recently contracted the mountainous land in our village," Li De Ping said respectfully.
"What? You said Lin Xiao Tian suddenly contracted the Black Mountain in your village? Do you know what he's planning to do?"
Lin Xiao Tian immediately recognized the voice of Cao Yun Tian.
"I don't know! But this Lin Xiao Tian is cunning and full of tricks, he must be plotting something again! Brother Tian, why don't we follow along?" Li De Ping suggested.
The voice on the other end of the phone was silent for a moment, then said,
"Alright! Then follow him, but don't get too close, lest he become suspicious."
"Okay, Brother Tian, you always think things through!" Li De Ping fawned.
"Oh, and also, keep a close eye on Qin Yu Xiang for me. Notify me immediately if there's any news," Cao Yun Tian instructed.
"Brother Tian, don't worry, I'm always watching! This Qin Yu Xiang, she'll be your plaything sooner or later." Li De Ping chuckled.
A hearty laugh came from the other end of the call. Li De Ping had praised Cao Yun Tian for his profound thinking, and Cao Yun Tian hadn't been pleased by that, but he was incredibly happy upon hearing this remark.
"By the way, Brother Tian, when you deal with Lin Xiao Tian, don't forget me. I have always been loyal to you!" Li De Ping pledged his allegiance.
"Don't worry, once I've dealt with Lin Xiao Tian, you can do whatever you want with the others. You want to deal with that cripple, don't you? Do as you please, I'll take responsibility if anything happens!"
"Hehe, thank you, Brother Tian!"
The recording ended abruptly here.
Listening to their conversation, Lin Xiao Tian's expression remained as placid as still water, but deep down, a killing intent was already surging.
He had thought that after teaching Cao Yun Tian a lesson so many times, he would at least restrain himself. He hadn't expected him to find Li De Ping so quickly.
Lin Xiao Tian skimmed through some other recordings. Cao Yun Tian had contacted Li De Ping a long time ago, around the time when Pig Brother's group had come to apologize.
This meant that, from the very beginning, Cao Yun Tian had never intended to let Lin Xiao Tian off the hook.
And Li De Ping, he had taught him a lesson so many times, yet he still harbored ill intentions and planned to attack him!
Moreover, listening to the end of the conversation in the recording, Li De Ping also intended to deal with Li Er Guai. Li Er Guai had treated Lin Xiao Tian very well, and Li De Ping's actions had undoubtedly enraged Lin Xiao Tian completely.
"Xiao Tian, don't get agitated. Now is not the time to deal with Li De Ping," Li Gui Hua said to calm him.
"Aunt Gui Hua, I know," Lin Xiao Tian sighed. "However, for a while, I will have to trouble you to keep an eye on Li De Ping."
"It's no trouble. This scoundrel, if he is unrighteous, then I don't have to be benevolent."
Lin Xiao Tian nodded.
"Aunt Gui Hua, it's getting late. You should get some rest, and I'll be heading back now."
As Lin Xiao Tian spoke, he prepared to leave the room.
But before he could take a few steps, he was stopped by Li Gui Hua.
"Wait!"
Lin Xiao Tian turned his head, curious about what else Li Gui Hua had to say. But as he turned, the scene before him stunned him.
Under the clear moonlight, Li Gui Hua's hands moved, and her clothes, along with her actions, were gradually shed.
A breeze blew in from the window, carrying the fragrance of the osmanthus flowers from the courtyard.
Osmanthus flowers usually bloomed sparsely, but thanks to Li Gui Hua's meticulous care, they were no less vibrant than the other flowers in the yard. At this moment, the room was filled with the refreshing scent of osmanthus, intoxicating and pure!
Unknowingly, it was already past midnight.
A sliver of fish belly white began to rise in the distant sky.
Lin Xiao Tian stretched his back, then tidied his clothes and left Li Gui Hua's room.
Li Gui Hua was still sound asleep, a sweet smile on her lips, her hair disheveled, like the osmanthus flowers ruffled by the wind in the courtyard.
After a night of exhaustion, Lin Xiao Tian returned home. Before he could sleep for long, Qin Yu Xiang called him up for breakfast.
As the mistress of the house, Qin Yu Xiang insisted that Lin Xiao Tian eat all three meals a day as long as he was home. In the past, this was not a problem, but after the night's exertions, Lin Xiao Tian couldn't help but feel a bit tired.
"What's wrong? Didn't sleep well last night?"
"Insomnia," Lin Xiao Tian replied guiltily.
"Then after breakfast, go and rest properly," Qin Yu Xiang said.
In the afternoon, Lin Xiao Tian and Qin Yu Xiang asked for leave, saying they were going to Jiang Cheng.
Before leaving, Lin Xiao Tian, as usual, repeatedly reminded Qin Yu Xiang to call him if anything happened and to pay attention to her safety.
Despite Lin Xiao Tian's endless nagging, Qin Yu Xiang nodded seriously.
Thus, Lin Xiao Tian set off for Jiang Cheng.
On the way, Xia Qing Ling sent him a message.
This was already the tenth message of the day.
Lin Xiao Tian truly admired Xia Qing Ling's persistence. To remind him to meet her in Jiang Cheng, she had sent a message at four in the morning. Lin Xiao Tian was busy fighting at the time and didn't see it. By the time he did, it was already breakfast time.
"I'm already on my way!" Lin Xiao Tian proactively reported his progress.
At this very moment, Xia Qing Ling, who had successfully obtained her leave, breathed a sigh of relief upon seeing Lin Xiao Tian's reply.
She had specifically requested half a day off, and if Lin Xiao Tian didn't come, her leave would be in vain.
What's more, it would be even worse if she had to attend the family dinner alone that night. Given her parents' personalities, it would definitely be a personal interrogation session for her.
"Hurry up!" Xia Qing Ling couldn't help but urge.
"Don't worry, I'll make it in time."
Around two-thirty in the afternoon, Lin Xiao Tian arrived in Jiang Cheng.
At the Jiang Cheng station, Lin Xiao Tian called Xia Qing Ling.
"I've arrived at the station. Where are you?"
"Ah... I... I'm putting on some makeup and will be there soon. Wait for me a bit longer."
"Huh? You said an hour ago you were putting on makeup, and you're still not done?"
"Of course not!" Xia Qing Ling stated each word clearly.
Lin Xiao Tian had no choice but to continue waiting.
However, adding the previous hour, she should be almost done by now, right?
Half an hour later, Lin Xiao Tian received a message from Xia Qing Ling saying she was leaving her place...