Chapter Nineteenth: Wan Qing's Apology

  It turns out that at some times women are often braver than men, especially this kind of ignorant and fearless woman.

  "Be careful, son!" Zheng Lirong was worried that her own son would suffer a loss, and just as she was about to rush forward to protect Ma Tong, she heard a loud "slap" sound. The fat woman who had rushed towards Ma Tong was slapped by him with the palm of his hand, causing her to spin around in a circle on the spot before falling to the ground with a thud!

  Ma Tong withdrew his palm, coldly staring at the fat woman whose face was swollen high, with a mouthful of fresh blood, and could no longer utter a single word: "I've never hit women, you're an exception!"

  The bald man's Adam's apple rolled up and down as he swallowed a mouthful of saliva, not daring to look at Ma Tong again.

  "Are you still not leaving?!" Ma Tong glared, the bald man was so scared that his legs trembled, and he hastily supported his still dizzy wife, pulling along their currently still dazed mixed-breed Tibetan Mastiff, preparing to make a quick exit.

  "Wait!"

  The bald man froze, slowly turned around, and said with a flattering smile: "Big, big brother, do you have any other orders?"

  Ma snatched the fake Chinese cigarette from Zheng Lirong's hand and threw it at the bald-headed man: "Take your prop and get out! If you dare to play this porcelain bumping trick in my store again, I'll break your dog leg!"

  The bald man took over the fake cigarette and dragged his wife and dog away with their heads down...

  Ma Tong turned around and said softly to Zheng Lirong: "Mom, next time something like this happens, be sure to call me first!"

  Zheng Lirong looked at her son with a mixture of relief and worry, saying: "I know, Mom wasn't scared silly just now! But son, you hit the dog and then hit someone, won't they call the police? Why don't you go hide at your uncle's place for now?"

  "Needless to say! These soft and hard guys can only bully someone like you, an old lady, for some pocket money. When they see the police, they run away quickly, how dare they report it?"

  "That's good!" Zheng Lirong finally put her mind at ease.

  Ma Tong gazed at his mother and said softly, "Mom, from now on, please close the door a bit earlier in the evening. It's dark and easy to get into trouble!"

  Zheng Lirong smiled and said, "I wasn't thinking of closing early, what if the neighbors have an emergency and can't buy things? That's why I opened for a while longer. Don't worry, next time I'll listen to you!"

  Ma Tong felt a pang in his heart, he knew that his mother was working hard to save up for her old age. He thought to himself, "With the rent and all, how much money can this small shop really make?" Ma Tong sincerely said to his mother, "Mom, you don't have to work so hard anymore, I'm already grown up and can take care of myself, I don't want to be one of those people who rely on their parents!"

  Zheng Lirong smiled with relief: "Mom knows!"

  Helping Zheng Lirong lock the store door, Ma Tong returned to his own room and was about to wash up when his phone rang. He took out his phone and saw that the screen was flashing with the three words "Ling Wanqing"!

  Ma Tong's hand shook slightly, almost throwing the phone away. He wondered if Ling Wanqing was calling so late to interrogate him about his brother's matter? Ma Tong calmed down and pressed the answer button: "Hello, Miss Ling!"

  "Ma Tong? What's wrong with you? Didn't I tell you to call out the name?" Ling Wanqing's tone was unpleasant on the other end of the phone.

  It's done, it's done. Lin Xiao Jie is indeed angry. Ma Tong helplessly said: "Wan Qing Jie, may I ask if you're calling so late to interrogate me?"

  Actually, Ma Tong had completely misunderstood Ling Wanqing. When Ling Tianyou's bodyguard reported the events of the evening to her, she, with high IQ and EQ, immediately knew that the one who was wrong must be her own brother. After verifying with Manager Sun over the phone, Ling Wanqing called Ma Tong at the first opportunity. As for why she was in such a hurry to make this call overnight, Ling Wanqing herself didn't quite understand either. Perhaps it was because most of the people around her were hypocritical and deceitful, so she particularly valued Ma Tong, a friend who was not only interesting but also genuine.

  Yes, it must be so!

  Thinking of this, Ling Wanqing pouted and said: "Am I just a person who doesn't distinguish between right and wrong in your eyes? Actually, I made this call to apologize to you on behalf of Tianyou. This child has been spoiled since childhood, except for me as his sister, he never gives face to anyone. Can you please not blame him for my sake?"

  Ma Tong finally put his heart at ease, and flattered: "Indeed, you are as clever as ice and snow, beautiful and elegant, understanding and reasonable, and good at understanding people's intentions, Ling Xiaojie! In the future, any man who can marry you will definitely be the happiest man in the world!"

  It's not entirely flattery, Ma Tong is quite sincere.

  On the other end of the phone, Ling Wanqing said with a hint of smugness: "That's right! Let him secretly enjoy it!"

  It's strange to say, as the recognized first beauty and talented woman in Xihua City's high society, wherever Ling Wanqing goes, isn't it all flattering voices? This kind of talk has been heard at least 800 times, and her ears are about to grow calluses. Every time she hears it, Ling Wanqing always responds very elegantly: "You're overpraising me" or completely ignores it. But when Ma Tong says it, she can easily acknowledge it and even indulge in pride!

  This is a state that can only be presented when you are with your own BFF!

  "Great! You're boasting about yourself like an old woman selling melons, don't be too proud!" Ma Tong laughed very happily, being able to communicate with his heart's goddess in such an equal and comfortable state, he felt himself becoming so happy that he was about to ascend to heaven.

  "This isn't called pride, this is confidence!" Ling Wanqing pouted with her water-moistened pink lips. If Ma Tong saw this little girl's attitude, he would probably go crazy again.

  "By the way, what's with your brother's leg?" Ma Tong asked at this time.

  Here is the translation:

  "Speaking of this, Ling Wanqing's emotions became a bit downcast: 'Actually, Tianyou was quite adorable when he was young, understanding and obedient, and loved it when I took him out to play! However, at the age of six, he suddenly contracted a strange illness. Although we managed to save his life with great difficulty, from then on, his legs were unable to move, and he would often experience unexplained full-body chills and cold sweats. We tried every famous hospital in the country, even many abroad, but amazingly, they couldn't even diagnose what disease it was! After that, Tianyou's personality became extremely introverted, and since our whole family spoiled him excessively, he gradually developed into his current arrogant and lawless self! I really don't know what to do about it in the future - after all, our family's business will eventually need him to inherit it!'"

  Ma Tong listened to Ling Wanqing's account, and the little dissatisfaction with Ling Tianyou in his heart had long since dissipated, and he even felt that this child was quite pitiful. He comforted Ling Wanqing by saying: "Don't be sad, I think good things will come to those who work hard, his illness will one day be cured, and when he's better, he'll definitely become more sensible!"

  "Never mind him," Ling Wanqing said after a moment of silence. "Tomorrow at 9 am, go to the Lingyun Security Company at No. 128 Wenyi Road for an interview. I've already instructed my assistant to inform the person in charge over there. You can apply for whatever position you think you're capable of, and the boss of the security company, Uncle An, is a veteran who is always impartial and strict. Even if I didn't put in a word for you, he wouldn't give you any special treatment, so be sure to do your best!"

  Ma Tong felt grateful in his heart, but on the surface he said with a smirk: "I understand, I will definitely not disappoint your expectations, and strive to squeeze out Uncle An and become the boss!"

  Ling Wanqing, who was originally feeling a bit down, couldn't help but burst out laughing at Ma Tong's teasing: "You're just poor! But if you really have the skills, I think Uncle An would definitely be willing to step aside. He's been saying he wants to retire and enjoy his life for a long time now!"

  Ma Tong chuckled and said: "I don't have that skill, I was just joking with you!"

  Ling Wanqing only felt warmth in her heart, knowing that Ma Tong was making jokes to cheer her up because he had noticed that she was feeling a bit down earlier. Although they had just met for less than a day, it seemed like they both understood and cared about each other very well. This feeling gave her an indescribable sense of relief and warmth, which was rare in the business world where people often deceived and preyed on each other.

  After the two said goodnight and hung up the phone, Ma Tong lay on his back in bed, quietly savoring every moment of getting to know Ling Wanqing, a faint smile spreading across his lips.