Chapter 731: Chapter 731: 376 Restlessness (Part 1)

Chapter 731: 376 Restlessness (Part 1)

The car entered the estate, followed by a red SUV.

The red SUV came up, the window rolled down, revealing Xiao Hua’s excited smile from the driver’s seat.

“Miss, what a coincidence.”

Ming Jing smiled helplessly: “Be careful.”

After parking the car, Xiao Hua immediately ran over: “Miss, when you have some free time, I’ll take you for a drive, my driving skills are pretty good now, I even have a racing license.”

Ming Jing looked at the imposing SUV, which seemed mismatched with Xiao Hua’s petite figure.

“Did you modify it yourself?”

Xiao Hua’s eyes lit up: “Miss, you’re amazing, you figured that out.”

“Front bumper with competition bar added, greatly increasing stability and protection, single spare tire and rear bumper lighten the rear axle load, preventing excessive steering under extreme conditions, full body spray-coated with diamond armor, enhancing corrosion and wear resistance. I didn’t know you were interested in this.”

Xiao Hua gave a thumbs up: “I’m impressed with you, Miss, you even know this stuff, and you haven’t gotten your driver’s license yet, right?”

Ming Jing smiled: “Not old enough yet.”

“Next month, our car team has a race, I’ll take you to join the fun, you’ll definitely like it.”

The two of them chatted and laughed as they walked into the living room, where an old man with white hair and beard sat opposite Ran Tengxiao. Seeing the two coming in, Butler Ran squinted and stood up, respectfully saying, “Miss.”

“Daddy.” Xiao Hua ran over with a happy face: “You’re finally back.”

Butler Ran’s face turned serious, “Behave yourself in front of Master Xiao and Miss.”

Xiao Hua stuck out her tongue and quietly stepped back.

Ming Jing walked over and smiled slightly: “Butler Ran, you’re an elder of great virtue and high reputation, no need for such formality, just call me Ming Jing.”

“The Rans have their own rules; Miss, please be careful with your words.”

The atmosphere was tense for a moment.

Ran Tengxiao waved his hand: “Alright, our little aunt has been in school all day and must be tired. Get some rest early.”

Ming Jing turned and went upstairs.

Xiao Hua quietly followed, “My father has always been so strict, Miss, don’t take it to heart.”

Ming Jing smiled: “Although Butler Ran is a butler, he’s also a half-member of the Rans, and an elder my father respects. How could I blame him?”

Butler Ran, full name Ran Bohao, was Ran Bowen’s distant cousin. He had accompanied Ran Bowen in building their territory from the beginning and was always loyal. After Ran Bowen’s death, it was Ran Bohao who stabilized the situation and suppressed the rebellious Rans, allowing Ran Tengxiao to take his position as leader.

Perhaps that’s why Ran Tengxiao didn’t touch this old butler.

“I went out to do some business. You’re already so grown up, why do you still act like a child? How will you shoulder the responsibilities of the Rans in the future?”

Xiao Hua was stunned: “What responsibilities? What are you joking about, Dad? With the young lady and Master Xiao here, what does the Rans have to do with me? I’m just living off them.

Ran Bohao couldn’t help but feel irritated: “When will you ever grow up?”

Xiao Hua said unhappily: “Dad, I’m almost twenty, I’m already an adult. Why do you always treat me like a child?”

“If you could be a bit more mature, I wouldn’t have to worry about you at my age.”

Xiao Hua nibbled on an apple: “Old man, have you ever heard the story of ‘The Man who Worried about the Sky Falling?’ Worry less and you’ll live longer. Daughter advises you, don’t think about all those messy things, or else I’ll take you back to our hometown to enjoy your old age tomorrow. Although, I’d be reluctant to leave the young lady.”

Ran Bohao glanced at her: “You seem quite fond of this young lady.”

“Of course, the young lady is an extremely gentle and kind person. I really like her. She’s amazing.”

“Don’t let someone sell you and still help them count the money.” Ran Bohao snorted and turned his head away.

“Go, go, don’t disturb my sleep.”

Xiao Hua closed the bedroom door and raised an eyebrow.

In the room, Ran Bohao’s face suddenly darkened.

——

Ming Jing stood in front of the painting, her expression pious and her hands clasped together.

“Good and evil, fortune and misfortune, follow one like a shadow. Hell and heaven, you reap what you sow. Life and death, where to go? Countless beings, cause and effect are not in vain.”

“Buddha’s compassion, deliver all beings from suffering...”.

The room was filled with the faint scent of sandalwood, and the young girl knelt down on the floor, beginning her long practice.

The long night eventually passed, and when the first ray of sunlight penetrated the curtains and fell onto the floor, the young girl slowly opened her eyes.

Wiping away all the dust, the pearl shined brilliantly with an unparalleled dazzling light.

“Good morning, young lady.” Xiao Hua’s eyes brightened when she saw Ming Jing coming downstairs.

“Young lady, you seem to have become even more beautiful.”

Her skin was crystal clear, her eyebrows were like mountains with a misty haze, her eyes like the moon’s refreshing color, her cheeks slender, yet with a strange girlish innocence. Her every movement was graceful and elegant, indescribable.

Her beauty was restrained and composed, unhurried, like aged wine, getting richer and more fragrant with each sip.

However, lately it had suddenly become intense, like a peony in full bloom, almost impossible to keep under control.

With just one glance, Xiao Hua’s heart was already restless.

Just amazing, this young lady is so dangerously beautiful.