"I just... felt like it!" He Fangqing said somewhat emotionally.

"That’s still not okay!" Li Yifei said sternly.

He Fangqing bit her lip and lay on top of Li Yifei, her heart racing and body heating up. Li Yifei rubbed his temple, already sensing the changes in He Fangqing, struggling inwardly with whether to break his resolve...

He Fangqing finally couldn’t hold back. She propped herself up, and through her slightly disheveled neckline, Li Yifei could fully see a deep cleavage. Her body was so voluptuous that even without intentionally gathering, the cleavage was deep and firm.

Gulp, this time it was Li Yifei who swallowed. He Fangqing had taken a different approach, causing Li Yifei to breathe heavily, his heart to race, and his eyes to focus intensely.

As a mature woman, He Fangqing knew her strengths. This was also their first time being intimate, so He Fangqing knew how to allure Li Yifei by fully showcasing herself.

She showcased enough, knowing the timing was right, and slowly slid down, kneeling on the ground...

Over an hour later, they lay on the large bed, covered with a thin blanket. Li Yifei had been holding back for a long time and finally got some release, feeling both physically and mentally refreshed. He Fangqing also enjoyed a fulfilling experience under Li Yifei’s attentiveness.

Strictly speaking, this was a close call. The two of them didn’t engage fully but helped each other in their own ways.

In retrospect, it was quite pitiful; his own wife, her own husband, yet they couldn’t...

Li Yifei was now in a sage-like state, appearing somewhat desireless. He Fangqing rested her face on his chest, lightly tracing circles with her fingers on his chest muscle, gently tickling him, prompting Li Yifei to exhale, giving He Fangqing a playful pinch, eliciting a soft yelp.

"So are we in a difficult position now?" Li Yifei asked.

Upon hearing this, He Fangqing propped herself up and looked at Li Yifei, earnestly replying, "It is indeed a predicament. We’re unclear of the government’s intentions. If they completely lose interest in our family’s project, we might have to just walk away, but they also aren’t saying that. They mentioned a bidding process, but it’s quite evident that we’re at a disadvantage there."

"Hmm, aside from that, has anyone shown any signs of difficulty?"

"Yes, there have been. In recent days it’s been better, but previously, some officials, including members of the Shen family, have given us a hard time!" He Fangqing said.

Li Yifei nodded, then said, "Introduce the major families in Yundian Province. A province this large must have some established families, right?"

He Fangqing thought for a moment and said, "The Shen Family... is also one with dominance. Other families are somewhat weaker, but there are some, and some of the local ethnic groups have strong influences as well!"

"Like who?"

"The Shen family’s economy isn’t extremely strong, but they have lots of people under their command. Economically... they might be more than twice as weak as our family, but their overall strength isn’t inferior. Other families... Like the Gongsun Family from another port city in South Dian, they aren’t on good terms with the Shen family, but their strength is much weaker."

"Hmm! That’s a bit like our family too; now the Li Family from Ning Province is also dominant..." Li Yifei said thoughtfully.

"I wouldn’t recommend targeting the Shen family. After all, they are the local power, and we can’t stay here permanently."

"Who said we’re going to provoke them? Haha, your dear husband has come personally, so as a traveler traversing the river, visiting the local power is necessary, right? You’ve also mentioned we were originally planning to cooperate with the Shen family!" Li Yifei laughed.

He Fangqing chuckled, saying, "Indeed, let’s test the waters and see what their actual intentions are!"

"Of course, we also need to ask them why they dared to bully my wife," Li Yifei said, pulling He Fangqing close and continued, "You really need to be more careful in the future. Regardless of who the other party is, always bring bodyguards, never put yourself in danger! For anything big or small, leave it to your husband, understand?"

"I... understand!" He Fangqing said with teary eyes, nodding firmly as she sniffed.

"Hmm, never let yourself be in danger!" Li Yifei turned off the light, and in the darkness, he spoke again, "It’s late, my wife, let’s sleep!"

"Alright, I want my husband to hold me!" He Fangqing replied.

In the darkness, without knowing when, the two figures under the quilt intertwined again as sounds, mixed with murmurs and calls, filled the room, ultimately melodious and captivating...

Having indulged rarely, after a joyful night, it wasn’t until midday the next day when both awoke. He Fangqing couldn’t help but ask Li Yifei for a massage before getting out of bed.

After lunch, He Fangqing had to start working, while Li Yifei dressed up and said, "I’m heading to the Shen family."

"I’ll... go with you!"

"No need, I’m just going for a visit, nothing special. You focus on your work and don’t worry about me!" Li Yifei said.

Only then did He Fangqing agree and saw Li Yifei to the door, also giving him the Shen Family’s address in Yundian City.

The capital of South Dian Province is Yundian City, which is also a nationally renowned garden city. Truly, it’s a place where it’s spring year-round, with picturesque landscapes. This season is the peak of blooming flowers, and the whole city is covered in green. Li Yifei drove his car, following the GPS towards a place called Cloud Bright Mountain, which isn’t particularly high but is known for its beautiful scenery. In the mountain, there’s a valley which is a property of the Shen Family and also their stronghold.

An hour later, Li Yifei’s car drove into the valley, where the climate was even better, with the fragrance of flowers in the air and the sound of birds echoing through the forest. Li Yifei was admiring the scenery when he saw a checkpoint ahead, with two people signaling him to stop.

Li Yifei stopped, and one person came over and asked, "This is a private estate, please turn back!"

"I’m here to find someone!" Li Yifei said.

The security officer glanced at Li Yifei and asked, "Who are you looking for? Do you have an appointment? A business card?" 𝓯𝙧𝓮𝓮𝒘𝓮𝙗𝙣𝒐𝒗𝒆𝓵.𝓬𝓸𝒎

"No!" Li Yifei replied.

"Then please leave, this is the Shen Family’s private estate. If you don’t leave, there will be serious consequences!"

"How serious? Is such a big mountain all yours? I can’t even take a walk here?" Li Yifei said.

"Sorry, that’s not allowed." The security officer had already hardened his face and even reached for his back, seemingly ready to pull out a weapon to scare Li Yifei.

Li Yifei chuckled and said, "I’m looking for Shen Shichang!"

At the mention of these three words, the faces of the two security officers changed significantly, drawing their weapons and aiming at Li Yifei, shouting, "You dare to call the clan chief’s name directly, kid, you’re very bold. Damn it, get out of the car, I’ll let you ask for trouble, I’ll make sure you can’t escape!"

In Yundian City and in South Dian Province, the name Shen Shichang is incredible, symbolizing a huge entity, a top-tier family, and tremendous power. Just like the name Li Yifei in Ning Province, both are highly representative. Perhaps ordinary people sitting at the alley entrance might curse Shen Shichang as a bastard, but almost no one dares to directly call Shen Shichang’s name at the gates of the Shen Family estate. At least in South Dian Province, there aren’t many who dare to do so, not enough to count on one hand, but certainly enough on two.

Such acts of directly calling his name almost never happen, so the two security officers were immediately furious. The one speaking to Li Yifei even pounded on the car window, trying to pull Li Yifei out.

"Go and tell Shen Shichang that the Li Family Head from Ning Province is here to pay a visit!" Li Yifei rolled down the window, speaking as the other tried to grab him.

The security officer’s action stopped, eyeing Li Yifei up and down, frowning, "Are you joking?"

"Go ahead, what’s the point of fooling a little security officer?" Li Yifei smiled lightly.

The security officer was uncertain. After all, he was just a security officer, and Li Yifei was driving a car worth over one million. It didn’t seem like someone with nothing better to do would come here just to die. A Li Family Head from Ning Province... Ning Province is quite far from South Dian Province.

However, he wouldn’t go directly to Shen Shichang to report this matter. In fact, although he often saw Shen Shichang’s car in and out, he hardly ever had a chance to speak to him. So this security officer quickly reported to the captain, who, upon hearing someone directly stating their title and wanting to see the clan chief, became cautious. He wasn’t a high-level member of the Shen Family, just a captain in the security system.

So when Li Yifei lit his second cigarette and, in the meantime, was chatting warmly with the two previously defensive security officers, a car finally sped out from the Shen Family estate, arriving at the checkpoint. Three people got out of the car, one of whom was not tall but very sturdy, with full temples and sharp eyes, obviously someone well versed in martial arts. Walking with powerful strides, the man’s prowess was evident in a few short steps.

Of course, relatively speaking, this prowess might easily handle ten or twenty ordinary people, but to Li Yifei, it was still lacking.

"Hello, I’m Shen Kaifeng from the Shen Family. May I ask who you are..."

"Li Family Head from Ning Province!" Li Yifei leaned against the car door. This person was of the same generation as that bald man from last night and appeared to be in his thirties, with a trustworthy appearance, not particularly unpleasant, certainly better than that bald man from last night.

"I apologize for my disrespect, I’ve long heard that the Li Family Head from Ning Province is a leader among men and women alike, mastering the position at a young age. Seeing you today, you appear even younger than rumored." Shen Kaifeng said with fists clasped.

In acknowledging the fist courtesy, Li Yifei returned the gesture with his fists, saying, "You are also not bad."

Not bad, but he didn’t say good. Shen Kaifeng was not annoyed, nodding, "Mr. Li is right, rumors also mention that Mr. Li has exceptional skills, being one of the rare strong individuals."

Li Yifei threw away the cigarette in his hand, stepping on it before saying, "No need for pleasantries, I’m here to see Shen Shichang, is he home?"