NOVEL NEXT 76: Bearing Heavy Responsibilities
Seeing the slightly awkward figure of the beautiful woman, Lin Tianlong felt his heart heat up once again, and the ripples of desire surged relentlessly, filling his inner mind in an instant.
"You go ahead, I still have something to discuss with Tianlong," Guo Liqing said with a smile.
Huang Wanrong blushed and said to Guo Liqing, "I'll go check on Liya's situation, you two can chat."
She then gracefully left the room, walked into the spacious dining area, and sat on a plush sofa. Seeing no one around, she discreetly adjusted her collar, a blush passing over her rosy face.
"Tianlong, how about we get straight to the point? How do you view the incident outside the Yandu City Guanyin Temple yesterday where I was in danger?" Guo Liqing asked with a serious tone.
"Godfather, because we are not acquainted, there were some things I didn't mention yesterday," Lin Tianlong pondered for a moment and said, "Based on my observations at the scene, there are three major points of suspicion. First, the pit clearly showed signs of being artificially dug. Second, the gathering of those poisonous snakes was definitely not a coincidence. Third, the sudden coordinated snake attack was aimed at you, godfather, not godmother or me. The key factor lies in the sweat stain on the back of your shirt. According to my medical knowledge, that patch that looks like sweat could very well be pheromones, which can stimulate nearby snakes and trigger a collective attack. This can be confirmed through laboratory analysis. What do you think, godfather?"
"Good child, you're truly amazing!" Guo Liqing looked at Tianlong with great joy, his eyes shining brightly as he expressed his heartfelt satisfaction. "At that time, I also suspected something was amiss with that pit. After coming back, I had the sweat stain on the shirt analyzed, and as you said, it indeed turned out to be the pheromones of the snakes."
"Then who had close contact with you yesterday morning?" Lin Tianlong blurted out.
"I had actually planned with your godmother to visit the Guanyin Temple yesterday. However, the day before yesterday evening, the city received an urgent document from the provincial capital. As a result, we had an impromptu meeting yesterday morning. Several officials from the city government had close contact with me. Looking back, it's not easy to pinpoint who might be behind this," Guo Liqing said with a furrowed brow, his voice filled with contemplation.
"Vice Mayor Li Ruzhen is someone I personally promoted. She's always been grateful to me. Meng Yuanqing, while not from my faction, lacks strategic thinking and cares about money above all else. It's doubtful he possesses such cunning. Wen Tailai is in charge of finance, wielding control over the financial sector. He's meticulous in his thinking and might be harboring hidden intentions. Li Chuyuan is Li Ru's younger brother, and he controls the pharmaceutical channels that affect our national welfare. He's refined and charming, with no grudge against me. The rest are just ordinary members of the city government. It's really difficult to determine who might have targeted me," he continued, his tone reflecting his uncertainty.
"What did Uncle Xiaolong say?" Lin Tianlong asked.
"After Xiaolong confirmed the presence of the pheromones, he advised me to be more cautious. Following my orders, he went to the scene outside Guanyin Temple for investigation. He reported back last night that he had found something suspicious at the cliff there. However, there's been no contact from him since today, and I can't get through to his phone either," Guo Liqing said, his brow furrowing even more deeply.
"Having poor signal on the mountain is normal," Lin Tianlong chuckled, trying to console and alleviate Guo Liqing's inner tension.
"No, Xiaolong uses a specially made phone that receives satellite signals. Under ordinary circumstances, he would never lose contact," Guo Liqing said firmly and decisively.
Lin Tianlong was immediately stunned, "Could Uncle have encountered some danger?"
"That possibility is not ruled out now." Guo Liqing stared at Lin Tianlong intently, speaking each word deliberately, "Tianlong, your godfather has a task for you! No matter what, you must help your godfather with this favor!"
"Godfather, just say it. Tianlong is ready to go through fire and water without hesitation!" Lin Tianlong was now like an arrow on the string, ready to be released.
"We are currently hoping that the loss of contact with Xiaolong is just a coincidence. If we still can't restore communication by tomorrow, I'm thinking of having you and the Political Commissar of the Criminal Police Brigade, Yang Lijing, set out for Yando Mountain the day after tomorrow to search for Xiaolong," Guo Liqing said.
"Yang Lijing?" Tianlong remembered the agile female police officer he had seen outside the small clinic yesterday afternoon, also the half-sister of his godmother Yang Shimin.
"She is indeed the younger sister of your godmother Yang Shimin. Considering it, she's also your aunt!" Guo Liqing chuckled. "Yang Lijing has always been cold and aloof, not involved in any factions. However, her relationship with Wanrong is quite good, and she gets along well with Xiaolong too. Sending her with you is relatively reliable. Originally, I was worried that Meng Yuanqing might send Wen Taida, which would complicate things. Fortunately, you injured him yesterday, and he's still lying in the hospital! It seems like fate. With your intervention, unintentionally, you're helping me out, huh? Haha!"
"I'm ready to obey your orders at any time, Godfather!" Lin Tianlong replied firmly.
"That's good. However, for now, don't tell your godmother about your Uncle Xiaolong's situation. I'm afraid she'll be really worried if she finds out!" Guo Liqing said with concern. "Once you find out where Xiaolong is, I'll have your godmother go to Mount Yandu to meet you." As he said this, a glint of determination flashed in his eyes.
"As for your safety, how do you usually take precautions, Godfather?" Lin Tianlong asked with concern.
"Originally, having you by my side was the most reliable option, but after I reported to the provincial city, they also sent people over overnight," Guo Liqing said, glancing out the window. "You should go search for Xiaolong first, and once you return safely, you'll naturally stay by my side."
Lin Tianlong thought to himself that most likely, the bodyguards sent by the provincial city were discreetly protecting Guo Liqing, which explained why he couldn't see anyone around the house.
"Let's go! Don't keep them waiting for too long. Let's go have a meal!" Guo Liqing stood up and walked side by side with Lin Tianlong, his arm around his shoulder. He whispered, "Liya is a widow now, so you can get closer to her! She's also a stunning beauty, better than car beauty, right?"
"Uncle, I..." Lin Tianlong couldn't help blushing a bit. He suspected that when he was engaging in intimate activities with Shi Jieyi in the car earlier, Guo Liqing had noticed the car shaking from his vantage point in the government building. Although he couldn't see the passionate scene between him and Shi Jieyi, seeing the two of them coming out of the car afterward probably left little to the imagination.
"Youth should not waste their days being too reserved. Now you're also the young master of this family, so you don't need to hold back. Enjoy yourself to your heart's content!" Guo Liqing playfully blinked his eyes. He had indeed observed Lin Tianlong and Shi Jieyi getting out of the car from above, although he hadn't paid much attention at the time. But he had a hunch that the car had been parked in the parking lot for at least half an hour. With this suspicion, he could tell from Lin Tianlong's embarrassed expression that his godson and Shi Jieyi did indeed having an affair. This realization brought a wave of excitement to his heart.
Inside the restaurant, Shi Jieyi and Yin Junhong were helping Guo Liya arrange the dishes.
"Where's Wanrong?" Guo Liqing asked.
"Sister Huang is in the bedroom! She'll be here shortly!" Shi Jieyi replied.
"Tianlong, go and call your godmother to come eat!" Guo Liqing gave Lin Tianlong a meaningful look.
"Sure!" Lin Tianlong walked into the bedroom and saw Huang Wanrong sitting in front of the dressing table, shaking her neck.
"What's wrong? Godmother? Are you feeling unwell?"
"Yesterday at the Guanyin Temple, I got startled, and I'm not sure if it's my neck or shoulder that's a little uncomfortable. Tianlong, is your electrotherapy massage effective?" Huang Wanrong asked.
"Godmother, if you believe, it works; if you don't believe, it won't!" Lin Tianlong smiled and gently placed his hands on her shoulders, seemingly infecting Huang Wanrong with a magical touch. "You look a bit pale after the shock, and your complexion isn't great. Don't move, let me help you relax a bit. Close your eyes and feel the circulation of your energy and blood. It'll help restore your energy."
Lin Tianlong exuded a warm breath as his large hands gently caressed her fair and tender shoulders. Huang Wanrong couldn't help but tremble slightly, giving a soft response. She clenched her silver teeth, struggling to suppress the surging embarrassment within her. Shyly, she closed her beautiful eyes and silently savored his massage.
Feeling that Huang Wanrong's body had relaxed, Lin Tianlong's hands gradually moved from her shoulders to her earlobes. He used his knuckles to apply pressure to the temples on either side of her forehead.
Lin Tianlong's index fingers curved into a hooked shape, pressing on both sides of her temples. His hands simultaneously rotated in a clockwise direction, massaging her temples in a circular motion. Then, using the pads of his thumbs, he pressed gently from the center of her eyebrows, moving vertically upward to her hairline, alternating the kneading motion with both hands. Next, he used the pads of his thumbs to apply pressure along the acupoint between her eyebrows, gliding sideways towards her temples.
Through the intimate touch of his fingers against Huang Wanrong's body, a gentle and warm sensation of massage heat flowed softly and slowly into her body. After gently kneading and rubbing for a few minutes, Lin Tianlong finally asked, "Godmother, how do you feel?"
Huang Wanrong felt as if Lin Tianlong's hands held a magical power. Wherever his hands glided over her body, it was as if she had been electrified – a tingling, soft sensation that tempted her to let out a sound. However, her inner sense of embarrassment and a woman's modesty prevented her from doing so. She couldn't allow herself to do something embarrassing.
The comfort and pleasure coursing through her body quickly overwhelmed her thoughts. Hearing Lin Tianlong's question, Huang Wanrong couldn't help but let out a satisfied moan.
With flushed cheeks, Huang Wanrong felt completely relaxed, almost melting into the makeup chair. She bashfully nodded and said, "Mmm, Tianlong, your technique is really good."
"From now on, if I can give you a massage every day, I guarantee that your complexion will become rosy and radiant, truly exceptional!" Lin Tianlong said with a slight smile. His hands glided down along her ears, massaging down to her jawline. He gently pressed around her earlobes before moving back up to her cheeks. His palms then slid along the back of her neck to the base of her skull, kneading the muscles there from top to bottom.
The sensitive spots around her delicate and rosy earlobes were skillfully stimulated by the strong movements of the young man's hands, causing Huang Wanrong to involuntarily release a nearly embarrassing moan once again.
A mischievous smirk played on the corner of Lin Tianlong's lips as he teased, "Godmother, if you're feeling comfortable, feel free to let out your voice. It's not something to be embarrassed about."
"It looks like Tianlong's electric massage is indeed as good as they say! Wanrong, if you feel comfortable, just let it out. He's your own godson, there's no need to be afraid," Guo Liqing said as he entered the room, pretending to be nonchalant.
However, Huang Wanrong was still Huang Wanrong, a woman who was always dignified and reserved. Even when intimate with her husband Guo Liqing, she never allowed herself to moan or make sounds of pleasure. Moreover, moaning in front of her godson was out of the question, especially when there were others like Shi Jieyi, Yin Junhong, and Guo Liya present outside!
However, the more she tried to suppress it, the more the barely restrained, soft moans escaped, which were incredibly alluring. This caused Lin Tianlong, who stood behind her, to feel a surge within his heart. He struggled to control himself, his slender fingers gently caressing Huang Wanrong's smooth cheeks and delicate neck. The soft and silky sensation awakened a fierce desire deep within him, his lower part woke up like a sleeping beast that had been stirred from its slumber.
Hearing the soft and ambiguous moans escaping from Huang Wanrong's delicate cherry-like lips, Lin Tianlong felt an even stronger urge stirring within his lower body.