Zhong Ping was among the top ten richest women in the Mainland, so she should have been able to come up with eight billion, claiming she could only gather two billion was just an excuse. However, Wang Xiaoqiang felt that for a person like Qiao Xiaotian, it wasn't just about Qiao Hui, even if he had the capability, he wouldn't be willing to take out eight billion either.

But seeing Qiao Hui crying so pitifully, with no trace of a strong woman, Zhong Ping also found herself in a tough position at this time. To take out the money seemed unworthy, because eight billion was not a small sum, and once that amount of funds was mobilized, the final total would be far from simple. Not to take out the money, on the other hand, would definitely offend the Qiao Family.

Seeing this, Wang Xiaoqiang spoke up, "Sister Ping, let me make a call, see if I can solve this problem..."

Both Zhong Ping and Qiao Hui were taken aback by his words, turning their gazes toward Wang Xiaoqiang, both faces filled with astonishment. Qiao Hui didn't even bother to wipe the tears on her face as she asked, "Mr. Wang, what, what did you say?"

"I said I'll make a call, to see if I can resolve your brother's problem..." Wang Xiaoqiang said, then stepped out of the villa's living room, took out his cellphone and dialed the number he had just used to contact Huang Kunlun yesterday.

In the living room, Qiao Hui and Zhong Ping looked at each other in shock. With Zhong Ping's stature and the Qiao Family's deep roots, they were just as tied when facing the power from Macau. How could it be that this Wang Xiaoqiang could resolve the issue with just one phone call?!

This was almost too astonishing to believe!

However, astounded as they were, recalling Wang Xiaoqiang's past actions gave them confidence that this might work, and a surge of wild joy bubbled up in their hearts. Especially Qiao Hui, who seemed to see the first light of dawn, her feral and sensual eyes radiating light.

As soon as Wang Xiaoqiang's call went through, the other party answered, "Brother Wang, hello..."

Huang Kunlun had already started calling Wang Xiaoqiang "Brother Wang," but it was because of the inherited Ancient Bronze Sword; after bringing it home and gaining full recognition from the clan and its transformation from a Broken Sword to a flawless Ancient Bronze Sword, it could serve to honor the spirits of the ancestors and unite the clan's spirit. Huang Kunlun's influence in the family business had increased significantly. Grateful to the man who restored the sword, Wang Xiaoqiang, Huang Kunlun naturally felt a deep sense of gratitude, and thus, the way he addressed him changed. For a person of his status, a change in address might seem minor, but in reality, it signified a lot. How many people in the Mainland, or even in Hong Kong, could truly be worthy of the address "Brother Wang"?

"Uh, Old Brother Huang," since Huang Kunlun was a man in his fifties and had kindly called him Brother Wang, Wang Xiaoqiang naturally reciprocated with 'Old Brother,' and more so because he needed a favor, "Was your flight back to Hong Kong smooth...?"

"Uh, thanks to your blessing, everything went smoothly, haha..." Huang Kunlun replied cheerfully.

"Old Brother Huang, it's like this, I have a favor to ask of you..." Wang Xiaoqiang was frank, making pleasantries briefly before getting straight to the point.

"Uh, what is it? As long as it's something I can do, I'll definitely take care of it for you..." Seeing that Wang Xiaoqiang had a favor to ask made Huang Kunlun very pleased.

"I have a brother who lost eight billion at a casino in Macau and is being detained there. Betting and owing money, you have to admit defeat and pay up; it's the natural course of things, which is understandable. But his family can't come up with so much money, and as his brother, I don't want to see him die young, so I was hoping you could help me out..."

"Uh, no problem, it's just a phone call, and he'll be released without paying a penny..." Huang Kunlun replied with full confidence.

Upon hearing this, Wang Xiaoqiang was overjoyed, "Old Brother Huang, please hold on, I'll find out exactly which casino it is..."

"No need..." Before Wang Xiaoqiang could finish, Huang Kunlun already replied, "Although there are many casinos in Macau, the people who control them are just a few; you just need to tell me your brother's name..."

"Uh, my brother's name is Qiao Xiaotian from the River City Qiao Family..."

"Okay, I got it," Huang Kunlun seemed indifferent about the Qiao Family and didn't seem to care, simply responding, "Just having a name is enough. Tell them to come and pick him up..."

"Okay, thank you, Old Brother Huang... I appreciate your help," Wang Xiaoqiang thanked him.

"Hey, no trouble at all," Huang Kunlun said. He actually hoped Wang Xiaoqiang would trouble him more, so Wang would owe him a favor. In case the Ancient Sword in his home was accidentally broken again, he could ask Wang Xiaoqiang for assistance.

"However, Brother Wang, it's best if as few people know about this as possible, after all, those who run casinos have their own rules to follow..." Huang Kunlun advised.

"I understand, Old Brother Huang. Rest assured..." Wang Xiaoqiang responded.

After hanging up the phone, Wang Xiaoqiang returned to the living room. Both women stood up, and with eyes filled with anticipation, they stared intently at Wang Xiaoqiang.

"It's settled," Wang Xiaoqiang said, "No need to pay a penny, just send someone to bring Qiao Xiaotian back..."

"Ah, really?" Qiao Hui was so surprised she couldn't close her mouth.

Zhong Ping's mouth was also wide open, as if she could fit a duck egg inside.

"Oh my, am I dreaming..." Qiao Hui still hadn't snapped out of her shock.

"Ahui, since Wang Xiaoqiang has already resolved the issue, you'd better hurry up and deal with it…" Zhong Ping reminded her.

"Right, right," Qiao Hui came to her senses, immediately took out her cellphone, and made a call to her father, who was en route to Macau.

After the call, Qiao Hui couldn't help but hold Wang Xiaoqiang's hand, saying, "Mr. Wang, thank you, just, thank you..."

"No need, it was just a simple gesture," Wang Xiaoqiang said indifferently as he pulled his hand away.

"Mr. Wang, when my brother comes back, I'll bring him to thank you," Qiao Hui said.

"No need," Wang Xiaoqiang said coldly. He did not want to see that playboy.

"Uh, then I'll come back to thank you…" Qiao Hui added.

"Ahui, you don't have to be so polite. You go and get busy," Zhong Ping was afraid that Wang Xiaoqiang would refuse again, making it awkward for Qiao Hui, so she spoke up for Wang Xiaoqiang.

Qiao Hui took her leave.

As soon as Qiao Hui left, Zhong Ping let loose, grabbing Wang Xiaoqiang's hand and sizing him up as if she were seeing him for the first time.

"Sister Ping, don't you recognize me?" Wang Xiaoqiang said with a smile.

"Is this really my little brother? How did you become so impressive? You even settled the situation in Macau with just a phone call..." Zhong Ping said with a laugh.

"Sister Ping, actually, I've always been quite capable; you just never noticed..."

"Then do you still have more impressive feats up your sleeve? Come on, spill it to your sister... or else I won't let you off easy today..."

"Cut it out, sister, you might as well let me off," Wang Xiaoqiang returned to a serious demeanor, "Sister Ping, I came today to repay my debt to you,"

"Xiaoqiang, at this moment, please don't mention money..." Zhong Ping said. She didn't want the beauty of the moment to be spoiled by money.

"Sister Ping, do you want me to be a kept man?"

"My little brother is so capable, how could he possibly become a kept man? You helped the Qiao Family today. In fact, you helped me as well. If it weren't for you resolving this matter, I would have had to either pay the Qiao Family or offend them... Neither outcome is what I would have wished to see." Zhong Ping sincerely expressed.

"Hey? Sister Ping, what exactly does being a kept man taste like?"

"Try it and you'll know... hehe..."

............

Qiao Xiaotian was quickly brought back by his father, then proceeded to receive a scolding from the whole family and straightened up. Qiao Hui didn't dare bring Qiao Xiaotian to express her gratitude but instead brought Qiao Zhi to thank Wang Xiaoqiang. The reason she brought Qiao Zhi was that after the second treatment with Spiritual Energy by Wang Xiaoqiang, her illness was cured, and her health gradually improved.

This gratitude was twofold.

Therefore, Qiao Hui decided to make a grand gesture. As for how grand it should be, this was indeed a matter that required a great deal of thought,

One day, when the Qiao family was gathered to discuss the matter, Qiao Ronghu sighed and said, "This man is extraordinary. Not only does he have great Kung Fu, he also possesses superb medical skills, and his influence has even spread to Macau... He is someone to be valued... Now, let's all rack our brains and think of a way to forge a good relationship with him..."

Qiao Xiaotian spoke up, "Dad, in my opinion, why not marry our second sister to him? That way we'll be relatives, what could be better than that...,"

"Xiaotian, watch it or I'll smack you in the mouth," Qiao Zhi threatened Qiao Xiaotian.

Qiao Xiaotian shrank his neck.

Qiao Ronghu and Qiao Hui exchanged glances, and Qiao Ronghu said, "Although Xiaotian's suggestion is a bit... cough... a bit of that, I think it's quite good..."

"Dad, how can you talk nonsense too..." Qiao Zhi's face flushed, and she spoke with embarrassment.

"Little sister might be saying one thing but feeling another, I noticed you seem to be quite fond of that Wang Xiaoqiang..." Qiao Hui said half-jokingly, as she put an arm around Qiao Zhi's shoulder. She thought, since Qiao Zhi had already allowed him to see her body and even healed her, why not go a step further and marry her off to him?!

"Sister, you're also rambling nonsense. If you want to marry him, go ahead, I won't," Qiao Zhi retorted stoutly, yet her heart was pounding with a special sentiment toward the man who had seen and cured her illness.

"Alright, then I'll marry him. Such a great guy, tons of girls are chasing after him..." Qiao Hui said nonchalantly. "But then, Azhi, you'll miss your chance... hehe..."

"Cut it out, I'm not interested!" Qiao Zhi, unable to hide her blush, stood up and left. Back in her room, she stuck by the door eavesdropping, scared they would continue talking about her and Wang Xiaoqiang, yet at the same time, hoping to hear more, feeling very conflicted.

"Sigh, it's a good idea, but it seems like the second sister won't agree..." Qiao Xiaotian shook his head and sighed.

"Let's drop the subject, even if your second sister agrees, Wang Xiaoqiang may not..." Qiao Hui said.

"Hey, big sister, you're not getting any younger. Why don't you marry Wang Xiaoqiang?" Qiao Xiaotian came up with another idea.

"I'll pinch your mouth if you keep talking nonsense!" Qiao Hui glared at Qiao Xiaotian.

Qiao Xiaotian stuck out his tongue and dared not make a peep.

"These things should happen naturally, forcing it won't do," Qiao Ronghu waved his hands and said. "Let's think of other ways. Three heads are better than one, surely the three of us can come up with a way to thank him."

"Ah, Dad, I've got it. Wang Xiaoqiang just booked two villas from Qiao Real Estate's Riverside Villa, and he's only paid a little in fees. Why don't we do him a favor and give him those two villas..." Qiao Hui suggested.

"Good idea," Qiao Ronghu agreed.

"The idea is good," Qiao Xiaotian pursed his lips and sneered... "But those two villas are worth over thirty million. Just giving them away like that, that's painful..."

"You have the nerve to say that? If it weren't for you, why would we have to give away a villa? Conversely, if it weren't for Wang Xiaoqiang, we would probably have to sell our company to deal with your mess..." Qiao Ronghu glared fiercely at his son. "If you don't want to feel the pain, then stay at home and behave from now on. Stop going out and causing trouble..." (End of continuation. If you like this work, welcome to Qidian (qidian.com) to cast your recommendation votes and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users please visit m.qidian.com to read.)

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