Chapter 492: Time Management is a Difficult Problem

Chapter 492: Chapter 492: Time Management is a Difficult Problem

Of course, Li Mingchao was no ordinary person.

Although Li Mingchao had been defeated by him in a humiliating fashion, Wang Chenning never thought the Li family’s young master—so highly regarded by Elder Li Baoguo—was a good-for-nothing.

From his recent interactions with him, it was clear that Li Mingchao was a very shrewd person.

Wang Chenning also believed that Li Mingchao hadn’t completely let go of the past and still harbored a deep resentment toward him.

However, Li Mingchao could still see the bigger picture. That, combined with seeing Wang Chenning’s brilliant qualities, was why he was playing along for now.

But Wang Chenning had already decided to take him on as a follower. No matter what, he was going to turn Li Mingchao into his loyal underling.

An underling with his status and abilities could be extremely useful.

So, after Li Mingchao kicked Mo Dawei out, Wang Chenning praised him, saying he was handling things more and more maturely.

"But you can’t be too wild when you’re young, or you’ll damage your body!" After the bit of praise, Wang Chenning patted Li Mingchao’s shoulder. "Is there something... sensitive you’re embarrassed to tell me about?"

Li Mingchao froze for a moment, then said awkwardly, "It’s not that bad, really. Sometimes the spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak. I know it’s just my body’s self-preservation response, so I didn’t think much of it!"

"You should come find me for a few conditioning sessions when you have the chance!" Wang Chenning patted Li Mingchao’s shoulder again. "For a man, that’s the one area where you need to prove your ability. Anyway, you can just be jealous of me. I’m not afraid of them!"

It took Li Mingchao a second to understand what Wang Chenning meant. He couldn’t help but give him a thumbs-up and ask curiously, "Brother Ning, what’s your proudest record?"

"I’ve never actually tested it!" Wang Chenning shook his head. "But I know how to cherish the fairer sex. If they ever team up to ’punish’ me, then I’ll be the one doing the punishing."

"You’re a legend!" Li Mingchao gave Wang Chenning another thumbs-up. "I need to learn from you. I’m going to come find you for body conditioning regularly."

Wang Chenning patted Li Mingchao’s shoulder once more. "You need to think more long-term. Think about a few years, a decade, even decades from now. Imagine being in your sixties or seventies and still being able to compete with the young guys. How proud would you feel then?"

Li Mingchao’s eyes went wide, and he nodded eagerly. "You’re right, that’s really enlightening! Anyway, Brother Ning, I want to be your friend for life! I’m actually glad I was so reckless before. It really is like they say: you don’t make friends until you fight. If it weren’t for our conflict, I never would have made a friend like you, Brother Ning. I was still hung up about losing Li Garden Hall, but now that I think about it, I’m the one who came out ahead. Some things can’t be bought with mere money, can they?"

"Good, as long as you see it that way!" Wang Chenning started walking toward the door. "Alright, go on and handle your own business. At this hour, the real nightlife can begin!"

"President Zheng is definitely going to blame me for keeping you this long!" Li Mingchao said with a mysterious look. "To make sure I stay on her good side in the future, I’d better leave first!"

After walking out and seeing Zheng Qiuhang outside, Li Mingchao added teasingly, "President Zheng, your time is now your own. You have to punish Brother Ning properly—he was just bragging. You should make it so he can’t get out of bed tomorrow, so all his students curse him out!"

Zheng Qiuhang’s face instantly turned red, but she wasn’t annoyed. She just smiled and waved goodbye to Li Mingchao.

"Brother Ning, I’m tired!" After their... activities today, Wang Chenning hadn’t helped her with any conditioning, so Zheng Qiuhang was a bit worn out and wanted to rest early.

She didn’t dare ask Wang Chenning to stay with her, so she subtly hinted that he should go find someone else.

In this regard, Zheng Qiuhang was quite sensible and open-minded.

She felt inferior around people like Zhao Xiao’an and Yang Xiaofei, always feeling like she was just a handmaiden who couldn’t be brought out on formal occasions.

When Wang Chenning went to see them, she was too embarrassed to be jealous, nor did she dare to be.

"I do have something to take care of, so I have to go. Don’t worry about them; they’ll leave on their own when it’s time. Get some rest!" Wang Chenning pinched Zheng Qiuhang’s cheek. "I’ll come help with your conditioning again when I have time."

It was exactly ten o’clock at night when Wang Chenning left the hall.

He sent a text to Zhao Xiao’an, asking if she was done with her overtime.

He had promised Zhao Xiao’an he would go over and spend the night with her.

Zhao Xiao’an was working late today and hadn’t sent him any messages, which meant she still wasn’t finished.

"Just a little more to do, I should be done in about fifteen minutes!" Zhao Xiao’an told Wang Chenning to wait for her at her place, and she’d be there soon.

"Okay, I’ll get cleaned up and wait for you!"

Zhao Xiao’an replied with a few eye-roll emojis.

Unexpectedly, just as he was about to head to Zhao Xiao’an’s place, he received a text from Yang Xiaofei.

"I’m not feeling well. My stomach hurts. Can you come over and take a look?"

’Well now, she’s got the potential to be an actress!’ Wang Chenning naturally didn’t believe her, thinking Yang Xiaofei was just playing the victim.

Yang Xiaofei sent a video call request. After getting into his car, Wang Chenning accepted it.

Yang Xiaofei was lying in bed, one hand pressed to her lower abdomen, her face a mask of genuine pain.

"I got greedy today and ate a few skewers. My stomach started hurting right after," Yang Xiaofei said, looking utterly pitiful. "Can you bear to see me like this?"

"Alright, I’m on my way!" In the end, Wang Chenning couldn’t bring himself to refuse Yang Xiaofei’s request.