Forcing Me to Be a Godly Tycoon, Right?

After getting off the plane and leaving the airport, the rest of the company got into the Toyota business van, while Zhang Jingdong took Lin Qingci to pick up his Land Rover Range Rover.

On the way back to the city, Zhang Jingdong turned to Lin Qingci and said, "Hungry? What do you want to eat? Hot pot or barbecue?"

Lin Qingci responded sweetly, "I’m fine with anything. Whatever you feel like having, we’ll have that."

"How about Yi Pin Xiang Hot Pot then?"

"Sure."

Zhang Jingdong pulled over Lin Qingci’s delicate hand and kissed it, then floored the accelerator, and the car quickly disappeared from view.

Half an hour later, the car slowly stopped under Yi Pin Xiang Hot Pot restaurant.

The two got out of the car and went inside.

Although it was only after 5 o’clock, there were only three or four empty seats left on the first floor.

The two chose a spot by the window and then ordered a bunch of food and drinks.

While waiting for their order, Zhang Jingdong’s cellphone suddenly rang.

He initially thought it was Yan Ning and her friends calling, but when he took out his cellphone, it turned out to be his mom.

He suddenly remembered that summer vacation had been over a month, and he hadn’t been home yet. He then said to Lin Qingci, "It’s my mom calling. Let me take this," and then he answered the call, "Hello, Mom..."

Lin Qingci also thought it was Yan Ning and her friends calling and was a bit nervous. Upon hearing that it was actually Zhang Jingdong’s mother, she became even more nervous.

"Son, are you still busy over there? When are you coming home?"

Zhang Jingdong had previously told his mom that he was doing some business part-time, so he would be going home later during the summer.

He had originally planned to go home in mid-August, stay for a week, and then return to Jiangdu.

But at this moment, he could hear the worry in his mom’s voice. He paused and couldn’t help but say, "I just finished today and was about to call you. I’ll come home tomorrow."

The concern in his mom’s voice turned to joy in an instant: "Good, good..."

After chatting with his mom for about ten minutes, Zhang Jingdong hung up the phone.

At this point, he noticed Lin Qingci staring at him intently, her eyes almost glazing over. He waved his hand in front of her face and chuckled, "What’s up? Have you fallen for my charms again?"

Lin Qingci snapped out of it and responded with a mix of shame and happiness, "I just realized you really are still just a freshman."

Zhang Jingdong shrugged, "Sorry, Lin Qingci, but it’s summer vacation now, and when school starts again, I’ll be a sophomore!"

Lin Qingci pouted, "But you’re still a college student."

"Are you trying to make me admit I’m younger, and that we’re in a sister-brother relationship? Alright, I admit it. You, my attractive and accomplished lady with a perfect figure, have captured this little fresh meat of yours!"

Lin Qingci’s face turned red, "Tch... I was actually going to say I finally saw your childlike side, okay?"

Zhang Jingdong sighed, "Really, who isn’t a kid in front of their mom?"

Lin Qingci nodded naturally, "True... So you’re going home tomorrow?"

Zhang Jingdong spread his hands, "No choice, my mom has called me three times. If I don’t go back, she’ll probably come to Jiangdu to find me."

"How long will you be home?"

"At least a week, I guess."

"Don’t worry about it, just take the chance to relax. We’ll take care of the company while you’re away."

Zhang Jingdong immediately looked emotionally at Lin Qingci, taking her hand, "You’re truly my right-hand woman, my key support!"

Lin Qingci felt warmth in her heart, but said, "That’s an exaggeration. I meant ’we,’ not just me. Ruirui, Mr. Chen, President Wang, Mr. Yan, and all of us will hold down the fort for you."

Zhang Jingdong leaned in and gave her a big kiss, "But I trust you the most in this!"

Just as Lin Qingci was about to reply shyly, the server arrived with their food, and she quickly bowed her head.

Once the server left, she raised her head again, a bit annoyed, "You’re so annoying, someone definitely saw us!"

Zhang Jingdong laughed, "So what? You’re my girlfriend, I’m your boyfriend. It doesn’t matter if it’s here at the hot pot place or in the public square, I’d kiss you anywhere!"

Saying that, he gave her another kiss.

Lin Qingci was instantly delighted, "Alright, I trust you then... must be hungry, let’s eat!"

Then the two started eating and chatting.

Just as they were about to finish eating, Lin Qingci turned her head accidentally and suddenly saw two beautiful women approaching.

She was instantly flustered!

Quickly turning back, she whispered, "Oh no, I saw Jieyu’s mom!"

Zhang Jingdong was momentarily surprised, then turned to look in the direction she had just looked.

It really was Lin Ruotang!

And just at that moment, Lin Ruotang and the others approached, and Lin Ruotang saw Zhang Jingdong.

She first looked pleasantly surprised, but when she saw a woman sitting opposite Zhang Jingdong, a hint of annoyance flashed in her eyes.

She took two steps forward and said meaningfully, "Boss Zhang, long time no see."

Zhang Jingdong remained composed and cheerfully said, "President Lin, what a coincidence! Let me introduce you; this is the head of our group’s Qingyun Technology Company, President Lin Qingci."

Lin Qingci immediately reacted, then turned to face Lin Ruotang, feigning surprise, "Mrs. Lin, so it’s you, what a coincidence!"

Lin Ruotang was somewhat surprised to see it was Lin Qingci: "Qingci? So you’re working with Boss Zhang?"