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Chapter 387 -s 411-412, Qingci’s Affections

Chapter 387: Chapters 411-412, Qingci’s Affections

A higher-ranking official can crush you, let alone Kong Lingxuan, who isn’t just anyone—he’s the top official in Southern Domain City, just slightly less powerful than a senior provincial leader.

There’s a saying that the common folk shouldn’t fight against officials. Now, Fang Yi appears as an ordinary citizen, while Kong Lingxuan is an official. In a real fight, Fang Yi wouldn’t stand a chance.

But don’t forget, Fang Yi has another identity, that of the ’Special Envoy’ appointed by the Dragon King himself—he possesses the Dragon King Token!

"Uncle, is there really no room for negotiations?" asked Kong Qingci once more.

"No!" Kong Lingxuan answered without hesitation.

"Then it seems we have nothing further to discuss," Fang Yi sighed.

"Hmph! You think you’re in a position to negotiate with me?" Kong Lingxuan scoffed.

There’s no point in talking when no agreement can be reached, so since the other party didn’t give even a slight chance, Fang Yi naturally didn’t want to continue the conversation.

However, Fang Yi still added one more thing.

"Secretary Kong, you’ve been in office for many years, and I’m sure it took many of those to reach your current position. Whether there are any skeletons in your closet, I don’t know, but what I do know is that if such things were to come to light, once you fall, there’s no getting back up."

With that said, Fang Yi didn’t say more and left with Kong Qingci.

And Kong Lingxuan, who was previously brimming with arrogance, suddenly had his pupils contract—Fang Yi’s last remark inexplicably sent a shiver down his spine.

But Kong Lingxuan quickly regained his composure and sneered to himself, "A mere commoner dares to challenge me? Ridiculous!"

In Kong Lingxuan’s eyes, Fang Yi was just a nobody. What he didn’t realize was just how much clout this ’nobody’ had.

Once outside the city committee compound, Kong Qingci paused and hesitated for a moment before saying, "Fang Yi, I’m sorry."

Fang Yi gave a bitter smile and replied, "You shouldn’t be apologizing to me; I should apologize to you. I intended to have a good talk with your uncle and see if there was any possibility of reconciliation, but he gave no chance at all."

Kong Qingci said, "That’s just how my uncle is—arrogant and believing himself superior to others. I don’t have a good relationship with him. If you plan to deal with him, don’t worry about me—just do what you have to do."

Fang Yi’s interest was piqued, and he asked, "What about Uncle Kong Linghai then? What’s your relationship with him like?"

A strange light flickered in Kong Qingci’s eyes as she responded, "He’s the top official in Southern Domain City—you’re not thinking of taking him down, are you?"

Fang Yi said, "Why not? If reconciliation is impossible with an enemy, then it’s time to face the issue head-on."

Kong Qingci slightly nodded in agreement. Considering her uncle’s usual behavior, she assured, "Don’t worry, I’ll contact my third uncle right away and ask him to come over."

After discussing the matter, Fang Yi asked Kong Qingci if she had any plans. She hesitated a bit before saying, "I’ve just arrived in Southern Domain City and haven’t settled on a hotel yet, so..."

Fang Yi flashed a small smile and said, "Since you’re here for me, let me take care of you today. Let’s go, my treat."

Kong Qingci replied, "Alright, but don’t regret the hit to your wallet later on."

Fang Yi responded, "Paying for a beautiful lady is my honor."

Kong Qingci playfully scolded him, "Flatterer."

Having traveled all the way from Moon City, Kong Qingci indeed deserved some hospitality from Fang Yi, who she came for. Thus, in the evening, Fang Yi took her out to dinner, and after eating, he suggested going to a KTV to sing.

Arriving at the KTV, Fang Yi chose the largest private room, and then sang inside with Kong Qingci. It was just the two of them, no outsiders, as Qingci let loose, without any shyness, freely showcasing her vocal prowess.

Meanwhile, Fang Yi sat on the sofa, quietly watching Qingci who stood there, a smile gracing his face.

Today, Kong Qingci was wearing a very simple and common dress. Although ordinary, it fully accentuated Qingci’s delicate and perfect figure, her shape curvaceous and svelte from top to bottom. Coupled with her melodious voice, Fang Yi enjoyed both a visual and auditory feast.

When Qingci finished singing a song, she turned around and saw the expression in Fang Yi’s eyes, and couldn’t help smiling, "I wondered why you wouldn’t sing and insisted that I do it, turns out you were stealing glances at me."

Fang Yi laughed, "My singing is naturally awful, and besides, you sing so beautifully, a voice like that of a heavenly songstress. I’ve never heard such wonderful singing before; it truly is a pleasure."

Kong Qingci sat down next to him, took a sip of beer, and asked, "So tell me, between me and Xu He, who sings better?"

Gah!

How did they end up talking about this? Xu He wasn’t around, so without delay, Fang Yi said with a smiling face, "You sing better."

Kong Qingci playfully scolded, "You sure say the nicest things, but I do like hearing them."

Fang Yi chuckled and raised his cup, clinking it with Qingci’s for a toast.

After setting down his glass, Fang Yi lit up a cigarette and took a deep inhale before saying, "I want to ask you something."

"Go ahead."

"What do you think are my strengths?"

Kong Qingci was startled, then laughed awkwardly, "Why the sudden curiosity about this?"

Fang Yi said, "I just want to know why you are so good to me."

Kong Qingci fell silent.

Then Qingci had another beer, seemingly to muster up courage—the truth comes out with alcohol, as the saying goes.

To alleviate the pressure, Qingci clutched the microphone in her hand, squeezing it tightly—a level of nervousness she had not felt before. After a while, Qingci began, "If I have to say it, then there’s a lot."

Fang Yi nodded, waiting for Qingci to continue.

"How to put it, starting from the first time I met you, you could play the piano, which was totally unexpected. Then you fought with some guys, and I initially thought you were just trying to act cool in front of me. But who knew, your combat skills were so impressive, you knocked all those men to the ground. I foolishly called Li Xue to help out, sigh, I was really just adding to the chaos."

At this point, a wry smile crept onto Kong Qingci’s face.

Fang Yi didn’t feel the same and asked, "What else?"

Kong Qingci said, "There’s a lot more, like that Ren Tianqing and his son. I really didn’t expect one of Moon City’s three richest magnates to be brought down by you. Although on the surface, it was done by that woman Shen Binnan, I know that without you, Shen Binnan couldn’t have done it."

"Stop asking me, I’ll just say everything. Like that time at the villa, you blatantly confronted Fang Tianqi, even breaking both his legs. Such courage, such boldness. Honestly, among all the men I’ve met, you possess these qualities the most."

"And later, at my Xuanhua Pavilion, you gained Mr. Wang’s appreciation, and that sentence you wrote still lingers in my memory, ’My heart boasts a fierce tiger, gently sniffing the rose’. I can’t forget that sentence to this day. I even wonder, what kind of man could write such words..."

"Everything you’ve done proves your exceptionality, your intelligence, your unrestraint, your wildness, your decisiveness. There’s too much, I don’t even know what all to say..."

"If you don’t know how to say it, then don’t say it." Fang Yi spoke calmly and then asked again, "You mentioned all these are my strengths, but what about my flaws? It’s impossible for me not to have any flaws."

A hint of slyness appeared in Kong Qingci’s eyes as she tilted her head, seemingly in thought. After a short pause, she smiled slightly and said, "I haven’t found any yet."