Gao Liang was very confident about the Dream Zhu Hotel's operations. After hanging up the phone, he called again to his Yu Yucheng Industry Company in Hanhai City—answered by Xuebi, the young and beautiful vice chairman. "Gao Director! The current operations are going smoothly. Our luxury silk thermal underwear is still in high demand, thanks to the strong brand image you've built. The Yu Yucheng brand has now deeply taken root throughout China. I've prepared a long-term strategic plan and sent it to your email—please take a look at it whenever convenient and share your feedback. Thank you, Gao Director!" Xuebi's clear, warm voice that day sounded so natural and engaging that Gao Liang didn't feel at all like a subordinate reporting work updates—rather, he felt like a beautiful woman presenting her personal charm. Damn it, I've completely forgotten about this outstanding young woman within my Yu Yucheng Group over the past six months. Without Zhang Yuping's encouragement, he never would have called to check in on her work progress. Having become so detached that he even forgot about his own subordinates, Gao Liang felt a bit ashamed. It seemed that this time in the U.S., he would have to be more attentive and proactive. Currently, the only issue left was still a mess—the Long-Feng Hall matter. When on the phone, Gao Liang's expression was stiff: "Black Zhen Tian! Huang Feilong! Have you found out where Qiao Yuan and Ms. Ye are?" On the other end, he sighed deeply and finally hesitantly reported, "Boss! We're in deep trouble! Yesterday, our people spotted Qiao Yuan and a group of American men at the Haishai City airport. Unfortunately, they boarded the plane, and our team couldn't pass the security checkpoint. It turned out they were on K358, bound for Los Angeles!" "Excellent!" Gao Liang hadn't expected Qiao Yuan to be taken hostage by a group of Americans and brought all the way to Los Angeles. "What about Ms. Ye?" Gao Liang asked next. Black Zhen-tian and Huang Feilong immediately said, "Boss! The gold and silver armor guards have arrived! Have them report directly to you!" High Light immediately heard Golden Armor Li Xiang speaking to him: "Boss, I've found Lady Ye Qian. She seems to have been under some kind of stress. We're not sure what to do next." Silver Armor Chen Zixue then provided a detailed account of the situation. It turned out that Ye Qian had not returned to her hometown, but had been wandering around the Pu Kou Bridge in Hanshai City. Fortunately, the Dragon and Phoenix Hall had many brothers recently, as it was a combined faction of the Hei Hu and Ma Tou clans, with an extensive network of eyes and ears. As soon as Ye Qian appeared on the Pu Kou Bridge, several brothers noticed her and reported the discovery to the gold and silver armor guards. Thus, Jin and Yin Jiang quickly arrived, just in time to catch Ye Qian about to leap off the Pu-kou Bridge. Fortunately, they managed to pull her back from behind. However, after rescuing her, Ye Qian remained dazed and disoriented—whenever asked a question, she would cover her ears, visibly afraid, insisting she knew nothing and that nothing had to do with her. Gao Liang, upon hearing Jin and Yin Jiang's report, immediately issued orders to find a well-equipped rehabilitation hospital where Ye Qian could rest and recover. Once she regained her normal state, he would then begin communicating with her. Jin and Yin Jiang carried out the instructions. Currently, the Lingfeng Hall is facing difficulties in the United States, due to its stock market setbacks, where its substantial early investments have turned into bubbles. These losses have significantly weakened the financial foundation of Lingfeng Hall. Although he has the strong backing of his "Wish to Become a God" group, Gao Liang knows that his own corporate group is also undergoing rapid development. To further grow and strengthen, he simply doesn't have surplus funds to allocate to Long-Feng Hall, which has substantial operating expenses. Even with assistance, it's not guaranteed that the support will be sufficient. "Hmph! It's 9 p.m. here, husband!" Ying'er scolded, saying, "I've been so tired today, yet you never let me catch even a breath. Do you think I'm your piece of factory labor? Well, then, I'm working for you—so you better pay me a wage!" At that moment, Zhang Yупing reminded Gao Liang of the significant time difference between the U.S. and China: U.S. morning hours from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. correspond to China's 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. Gao Liang wasn't unaware of this—he simply forgot the basics when he got busy. Good thing he had a lovely wife by his side to remind him. So Gao Liang said to Ying'er, "Honey, you go rest now. I'll take care of this proposal myself. Just let me know when you've finalized it!" Hearing Gao Liang express such thoughtful words, Ying'er was delighted beyond words, and gently kissed him on the phone, which truly made Gao Liang feel warm and fluttering inside. Gao Liang quietly asked Ying'er, "Do you think about your husband at night?" "Go on! Go on! I don't!" Ying'er then smiled softly and simply said to Gao Liang, "I'll be off now!" Gao Liang heard Ying'er humming a song, "Spring is Beautiful": "We're recalling the winter, when on the mountain's peak, spring life emerges. Our story speaks of spring, and the good times of spring remain in our hearts. We slowly recount the past, as the gentle breeze carries away the winter's chill. There's something magical in our eyes when we see spring—there's something joyful too. Ha...ha... That's the beauty of spring. Over and over, across thousands of miles, we remember—spring brings you genuine warmth..." Through the phone line and the sound system, the song spread throughout the VIP lounge at Shendragon Company, deeply touching both Gao Liang and Zhang Yупing. The two of them locked eyes. Hengli gazed deeply at his beautiful wife, Zhang Yurong, lifted her effortlessly, cradled her embroidered waist, and leaned in to kiss her. "Husband! Stop! Please! Please don't!" Zhang Yurong gently blocked Hengli's thick lips with her delicate hands. "I need you, my wife! You and Ying'er are always the most beautiful to me—both of you are precious to me. I can't have either of you go!" Hengli gazed at Zhang Yurong with a dazed, enchanted expression. At that moment, Ying'er's song came to an end, and the phone on the other end went dead. The VIP lounge fell silent, yet Hengli's heart surged with a powerful, turbulent flow. For a long time, he hadn't experienced such feelings. He realized that since their first romantic moment in the hot spring—when they had played together like swans—he had grown increasingly passionate in this regard. Especially when he saw the women he admired, his lower body would instantly become erect—firm and strong. Zhang Yuping is absolutely a first-rank beauty among human beings. After six months apart, she has become even more beautiful, which greatly surprises Gao Liang. Zhang Yuping has a full bust, a slender waist, and a round, well-rounded buttocks—exactly what Gao Liang appreciates. Man, just looking at Zhang’s lady’s porcelain-like, snow-white skin, Gao Liang is about to go crazy. Especially the pair of jade rabbits on her chest—following the contour of her blouse, Gao Liang sees the delicate spring light beneath. That spring light is so beautiful, just like what Ying'er sang about it, and it stirs Gao Liang’s passion. As he listens, he admires Zhang’s magnificent chest—the round, large, and full breast that unfolds like a flowing cascade—his body becomes aroused. As a man, Gao Liang naturally has such needs. As the saying goes: "After a long separation, one feels more passionate than at first marriage." How could he possibly be without such needs? Moreover, after the mutual cultivation of his body and Ying'er’s, some changes have occurred—now, he feels he needs to be with his beloved woman constantly. It seems that, from now on, beautiful women will always be an essential part of Lao Zi's life—both his body and his soul need them to be soothed! Yet, Gao Liang's passion is something Zhang Yuping simply can't bear. After all, Zhang Yuping isn't someone who takes things lightly in this regard. Though her body is reserved for her beloved, she treats her own body with genuine seriousness. Even though she and Gao Liang are de facto spouses, Zhang Yuping enjoys seeing her man make love to her when he achieves success. This time, she intends to save her finest for when Gao Liang establishes his career in the United States and then offer it to him. But how can our Gao Liang possibly endure all this?