179: Chapter 179 Let's Talk About Serious Matters

"Hmm, I just finished up and got back."

Zhang Qi replied casually and immediately changed into his soft house slippers.

With calm and unhurried steps, he walked into the spacious and luxurious living room.

Under the bright lights of the living room, the gazes of the two girls instantly converged on him.

Zhang Qi's gaze fell first upon Lin Yuxi, who was leaning against the sofa.

Lin Yuxi was leaning back lazily at the moment, draped in a thin blanket.

Beneath that thin blanket was a sexy black silk camisole nightdress.

Her fair skin, appearing and disappearing beneath the fabric, gave off a charming luster under the lights.

Her cold, breathtakingly beautiful face carried a clearly visible sense of weakness.

This was obviously the aftereffect of the high-intensity exercise she had experienced at the hotel during the day.

Yet, within this endearing fragility, there was an unmistakable radiance!

It was that unique charm and gentleness that only a girl who has completely transformed into a woman possesses.

The intense contrast between this coldness and allure was a truly pleasing sight to Zhang Qi.

After admiring Lin Yuxi's breathtaking posture, Zhang Qi turned his head with a calm expression and looked at the girl standing beside the coffee table, who appeared somewhat uneasy.

Seeing Zhang Qi's gaze sweep over, Tao Xiaoman's heart skipped a beat; she hurriedly set down the delicate porcelain bowl in her hands, looking nervous and reserved.

Tao Xiaoman took a deep breath and proactively introduced herself.

"Hello, Brother Qi, my name is Tao Xiaoman. I'm Yuxi's college classmate and best friend!"

Her voice carried an uncontrollable slight tremor, and her eyes were filled with awe.

As an ordinary person who had struggled in the workplace and been brutally beaten down by reality, Tao Xiaoman knew better than anyone what this man with such a powerful aura represented.

That was a top-tier tycoon who could throw out tens of millions to buy houses and cars without even blinking an eye!

Facing such a superior who held absolute wealth, the awe in her heart was a purely instinctive reaction.

Seeing Tao Xiaoman's nervous and reserved appearance, a faint smile curled at the corners of Zhang Qi's mouth.

He walked over to the wide leather sofa and spoke in a very gentle voice.

"Xiaoman, come to think of it, I really need to thank you properly today!"

Hearing this sudden, out-of-the-blue remark, Tao Xiaoman was slightly taken aback for a moment before she immediately realized what he meant.

She knew that Zhang Qi must be referring to the fact that she had offered advice to Lin Yuxi and encouraged her to take the initiative.

Tao Xiaoman was instantly flattered and hurriedly waved her hands, responding modestly.

"Not at all, Brother Qi, you are being too polite. This is all just what I should do!"

Hearing this tacit exchange between the two, Lin Yuxi, who was on the side, instantly blushed, knowing full well why Zhang Qi had specifically thanked Tao Xiaoman.

Zhang Qi did not continue to tease her but sat down next to Lin Yuxi very naturally.

He reached out with his broad, strong hands and gently wrapped them around Lin Yuxi's slender waist.

"Yuxi, do you feel better now?"

Zhang Qi looked down at the shy beauty in his arms, his tone carrying unconcealed concern.

Lin Yuxi leaned against Zhang Qi's sturdy chest and nodded gently and obediently.

"Hmm, after drinking the chicken soup Xiaoman made, my energy has mostly recovered."

Standing opposite them, Tao Xiaoman swallowed a mouthful of dry saliva as she witnessed this scene.

She was a very observant person and knew that she was completely a third wheel right now, so she quickly picked up the thin coat on the sofa and spoke up, very tactfully.

"Since you're here, Brother Qi, I'll head back now. I won't disturb your rest."

But Zhang Qi suddenly reached out and waved, blocking her path as she prepared to leave.

"Xiaoman, don't be in such a hurry to leave. I'll have to trouble you to stay here and take care of Yuxi tonight."

Upon hearing this, not only was Tao Xiaoman stunned, but even Lin Yuxi in his arms looked up in surprise.

Zhang Qi's original plan had actually been to simply spend the night here and sleep well with Lin Yuxi.

But seeing Tao Xiaoman here, he changed his mind.

Earlier at the nightclub, he had been teased for a long time by that hot girl Li Bingyue with her close-contact dancing.

That highly provocative physical contact had long since left him pent up with a belly full of nameless heat.

Lin Yuxi's current physical condition obviously couldn't withstand another conquest from his terrifying Physique.

So...

Tao Xiaoman had specifically taken time off today to come over and take care of her weak best friend. Although she had to go to work tomorrow, facing this request from Zhang Qi, she had absolutely no intention of refusing.

She immediately nodded repeatedly without hesitation, agreeing very readily.

"No problem, Brother Qi. You can go do your thing with peace of mind; I will definitely take good care of Yuxi!"

She knew clearly in her heart that it was a rare opportunity to get to know a top-tier tycoon like Zhang Qi, who had connections everywhere. As long as she could latch onto his thigh even a little bit, she would definitely be financially free for the rest of her life!

Zhang Qi felt very satisfied seeing Tao Xiaoman's sensible and attentive demeanor.

A meaningful smile curled at the corners of Zhang Qi's mouth, and he suddenly had the thought of giving her a helping hand.

"Xiaoman, don't leave tomorrow morning. Wait for me to come over and discuss some serious business with both of you."

Although Zhang Qi's words seemed very casual, to Tao Xiaoman's ears, they sounded like a thunderclap.

Beside them, Lin Yuxi blinked her cold, large eyes, having no idea what Zhang Qi meant.

But as a savvy woman who had struggled in the workplace, Tao Xiaoman understood instantly!

She knew that the opportunity to change her destiny, which she had been longing for, had finally arrived!

"Thank you, Brother Qi! Thank you, Brother Qi! I will definitely be here waiting for you tomorrow!"

Zhang Qi did not pay any more attention to the excited Tao Xiaoman but turned his head to look at Lin Yuxi in his arms.

"Yuxi, you get a good rest tonight. I'll come back to keep you company tomorrow morning."

Zhang Qi leaned into her ear, his voice soft as he comforted this insecure girl for a while.

After comforting this little homebody, Zhang Qi stood up from the leather sofa very decisively.

He didn't dally at all; after changing his shoes, he strode out of Room 1202.

Walking in the luxurious corridor of Cloud One, which was covered with thick carpets, Zhang Qi slowly stopped his steps, narrowed his eyes slightly, and scanned the other three apartment doors on the twelfth floor one by one.

He rubbed his chin and finally locked his gaze on Room 1204 at the far west end of the corridor.

That was where Sun Yiyao, who had followed him the earliest, lived.

He hadn't been to Sun Yiyao's place for a few days; he was actually missing this gentle and obedient top-tier beauty.

Having made up his mind, Zhang Qi walked over with long strides without any hesitation, arrived in front of the door to Room 1204, and very skillfully entered a string of codes into the electronic lock.

With a crisp "beep," the heavy security door opened in response, and Zhang Qi pushed the door open and strode into this equally luxurious apartment.

Sun Yiyao was currently wearing a thin silk camisole, lying on the coffee table writing a proposal.

When she saw it was Zhang Qi who had walked in, Sun Yiyao's eyes instantly burst with intense surprise.

"Brother Qi, how do you have time to come over today?"

Sun Yiyao immediately put down the pen in her hand and walked up to greet him with a face full of joy.