Ding-dong, ding-dong—

The doorbell suddenly rang from outside, interrupting Ouyang Xiaoya's emotional thoughts.

Miss Ouyang walked to the hallway and saw Lin Hai coming out as well.

Perhaps because of the emotional moment just before, Ouyang Xiaoya blurted out, "Linlin, I'll get the door, you just relax."

Hearing the CEO's voice filled with concern and a hint of coquettishness, Lin Hai's eyes widened.

"Damn, the CEO actually used that tone with me for the first time."

"The CEO's attitude has changed so much, could it be that what I said before worked?"

Lin Hai immediately affirmed his own judgement.

To keep the fire burning, he needs more wood, so Lin Hai promptly volunteered, speaking in a slightly mature and responsible tone, "CEO, let me handle the minor task of opening the door. Please rest well, you're so busy with the company every day, you must take good care of your health."

Ouyang Xiaoya paused for a moment, then looking at Lin Hai's "innocent" smile, she gave a flirtatious blink and pinched him lightly on the waist, saying, "Hmph, at least you have some conscience."

"Hehe, CEO, this part of me called conscience... oh no, my conscience is indeed huge."

Under Ouyang Xiaoya's gaze, Lin Hai went downstairs with a cheerful smile, arrived at the front door, opened it, and saw that it was Queen Qi, his smile becoming even brighter.

Just the right moment, Weiwei is here, perfect chance to put the Tracking Device on her.

"Weiwei, you're back, come in, hehehe."

Queen Qi snorted and ignored Lin Hai.

Lin Hai smiled awkwardly, knowing that she was still angry about the cross-stitch rose incident.

Queen Qi today wore high heels and was dressed in a particularly charming fashion style.

Lin Hai looked down at the stairs and the high heels, thinking quickly like lightning in his mind, this was the time to show his warm gentlemanly side, to show care for Qi from all aspects to appease her. After all, women need to be coaxed.

Just as Lin Hai was about to say something caring, like warning Queen Qi to watch the stairs, and stretched out his arm, suddenly a magnetic male voice filled with concern and seriousness came from behind her, "Sister Qi, watch the stairs, I'll help you."

Lin Hai's mouth hung open, not knowing whether to close it or keep it open, his arm frozen mid-air.

Cao, with a sunny smile, lightly brushed Queen Qi's arm like a dragonfly skimming the water, with eyes that showed concern yet no ulterior motives.

"The stairs are a bit high, all good now, Sister Qi."

After Cao finished speaking, he also nodded very amicably to Lin Hai.

Queen Qi smiled at Cao, "Thank you, Cao, you're always so thoughtful."

Cao smiled modestly, his face humble, "Sister Qi, you're praising me again, I'm almost embarrassed."

Between Lin Hai and Cao, comparing their aura, image, and the caring actions just now, the superior one was immediately clear.

"Cao, you really are great, not like some people, hmph."

After saying that, as Queen Qi passed the speechless Lin Hai, who was uttering a "uh" sound, she rolled her eyes, huffed, and while walking upstairs, she said, "I've come back to move out the rest of my things."

Queen Qi went upstairs to get the rest of her belongings.

"Uh, let me help you with that," Lin Hai hesitated before speaking up, fully aware that Queen Qi was behaving this way on purpose to annoy him, just a part of a woman's thoughts.

"No need, Cao is here, he will help me," said Queen Qi with a cold response.

Lin Hai instantly lost all intention to install the Tracking Device, his mouth dry, he fell silent.

At this moment, Queen Qi was fuming, and anything I'd say would be useless, so I might as well keep my mouth shut and lay low until Weiwei calms down before cheering her up.

"Brother Lin, Sister Qi has me, rest assured." Cao's face bore a genuinely kind smile, making one incapable of harboring suspicion or misinterpretation.

Lin Hai chuckled and took out a Hongmei cigarette, offering it to Cao.

"Sorry, I don't smoke," Cao said with a smile.

"Uh, haha, it's good not to smoke." Lin Hai awkwardly retracted his hand, feeling a bit sour inside, but reason told him that these were trifling matters and one shouldn't get caught up in petty disputes.

Cao still wore a smile and stared at Lin Hai unblinkingly.

"Uh, Cao, how about a glass of water?" Being stared at made Lin Hai uncomfortable, so he took the initiative to ask.

Cao stood silently with his hands quietly resting on his stomach, shaking his head with a smile but without responding to Lin Hai.

"Haha, your job is actually quite dangerous. I'll go make some tea." Lin Hai decided to slip away under the guise of making tea, ignoring this Cao.

Suddenly, Cao stepped closer to Lin Hai, leaned into his ear, and whispered in a hushed tone, "I just heard about my third brother, Cao Zifeng. No matter how lucky you've been, I don't believe you truly have any powerful backing. After observing these past days, I'm completely sure, totally sure, and absolutely certain that you're nothing but a stinking security guard, a poor loser. So, I will avenge my third brother, Lin Hai, right? I'm waiting to see you grovel at my feet like a dog in a pitiful state."

"By the way, let me formally introduce myself. My name is Cao Zilong, the second son of the Yanjing Cao Family, and you're not even worthy to be my opponent," Cao added.

Lin Hai narrowed his eyes slightly and spoke indifferently, "You're approaching Weiwei just to seek revenge on me?"

"You think too highly of yourself. I got close to Weiwei because she took the initiative to be my wife; it has nothing to do with you," Cao spoke sharply and cunningly.

Lin Hai's gaze became a mere slit as he spoke without any trace of emotion in his ice-cold tone, "If you want revenge, I, Lin, am always ready. If you dare hurt Weiwei, I swear I'll make you kneel in a very rhythmic fashion."

"Lin Hai, why don't you take a piss and look in the mirror, what do you think you are?" Cao scoffed with a mocking smile.

At that moment, from Queen Qi's room upstairs came a voice, "Lin Hai, have you seen my cross-stitch? The one with the red roses embroidered on it?"

"Qi, I haven't seen it, you should look for it with Xiaoya," Lin Hai called back.

Yet at this time, Cao seized the opportunity to provoke Lin Hai again, "I'll surely treat Weiwei well, personally drape her in a wedding dress, slip a diamond ring on her, and you must come to our grand and romantic wedding."

Lin Hai's face remained stoic, but his eyes deepened, a faint smile touching his lips, giving no indication of his thoughts.

"Oh, right, I have a gift for you," Cao suddenly reached into his jacket pocket.

Just then, Queen Qi, looking unhappy, came downstairs, apparently not having found her cross-stitch.

Cao seized this moment to suddenly and forcefully shove Lin Hai.

Lin Hai, as solid as a rock, didn't budge an inch, his fists clenched, ready to strike at any moment.

But Cao staggered back from the recoil of his own pushing.

Lin Hai felt disdain, such feeble skills, and yet you think to move against me?

Then, Cao suddenly started shouting at the top of his lungs, overwhelmed with emotion, "What are you doing, that's mine, you can't take it."

Immediately after, Cao pretended to fall on purpose, knocking over the water on the coffee table in the process; his suit was instantly stained with a big splash of water, utterly disheveled, his hands clinging desperately to the item he had taken from his pocket, as if terrified Lin Hai would snatch it away.

"This is a photo of Weiwei I finally found; it's not yours, you can't take it." Cao clutched the photo tightly, his face a mix of innocence and indignation.

Lin Hai was first startled, then suddenly realized something.

Just then, Queen Qi also came down, stopping in her tracks.

The moment their eyes met, Lin Hai saw that Queen Qi's look towards him had completely changed—the depths of disappointment and anger were apparent.

At that moment, Lin Hai sincerely wanted to curse Cao, "Fuck your ma..."

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