Chapter 7: Early Bedtime

While Bermuda had already gone to bed for the night, in San Francisco, California, the sun was still hanging in the western sky refusing to set. Lin Muqing and Tang Ran had just returned to their villa after a busy day.

'Muqing, the statistics on all the family businesses and shares have almost been completed, and all the Tang family entrepreneurs have basically recognised me as the new young patriarch. Once this period of time is over, I can take some time off, right?'

Tang Ran was lying on the sofa in an ungainly position, her red slippers kicked casually on the floor, her little feet in white cotton socks dangling, her pale little hands gently pressing and rubbing her temples. Her pretty face was full of fatigue.

Compared to Tang Ran, Lin Muqing also looked tired on her stunningly beautiful face, but she still insisted on sitting on the other side on the sofa, holding a cup of coffee in one hand and a document in the other. She looked at it thoughtfully. She put the cup down lightly and asked meaningfully, 'What? Miss Ran, are you regretting agreeing to be the head of the Tang family?'

'Of course not! I will do whatever Ming says, and I will never regret it!' Tang Ran said anxiously, getting up.

'Okay, I was just kidding. You're so nervous,' said Lin Muqing. 'But seriously, being your own boss is completely different from working in an office. If you work in an office, you go to work to do your job, and after work, it's your free time, and you get all the holidays you're entitled to. But that's not the case now!'

'After all, you are the head of this family, and you need to make decisions on all family matters. If there is any problem, you have to get up and do something, even if it's 3 or 4 in the morning, let alone the weekend. Taking a break? That's a luxury you can only hope for in the future when you can find a way to balance your time.' Lin Muqing said.

Tang Ran was silent. She knew very well that Lin Muqing was not joking with her. She also understood that Lin Muqing had spent the past two years like this. Finally, Tang Ran said with a determined look in her eyes, 'Don't worry, Muqing. I will help Brother Ming take care of this family just like you!'

Facing Tang Ran's determination, Lin Muqing felt a little dazed. It seemed that she saw the reflection of herself in Tang Ran. She thought that when Zhou Ming first handed over everything in Gangcheng to her, she didn't know anything back then, but she took it all on. Now Tang Ran is the same.

Suddenly, Lin Muqing was jealous of Zhou Ming. What made this guy so desirable to herself and Tang Ran? Oh yes, there was also Su Han, who was still in the country. You have to know that no matter where they are, they are definitely precious babies who need to be protected by men!

Some things just come as you think. Just as Lin Muqing was thinking this, her phone suddenly rang. Lin Muqing answered it, and a clear but slightly tired voice came from the other end: 'Hello. Is this Muqing? This is Su Han. I think you should remember me, right?'

'Su Han?' Even Lin Muqing, with her calm demeanour, was taken aback by hearing this name.

As for Tang Ran, she was so nervous that she sat up straight. After all, she knew from Lin Muqing that Su Han was Zhou Ming's childhood friend, and could be said to be the first girlfriend that Zhou Ming admitted to. has always been together with Zhou Ming's parents. No matter how she feels, Lin Muqing should be the most suitable wife for Zhou Ming, but after hearing about Su Han, she still feels a sense of fear in facing the main wife.

'Sister Su Han, why did she suddenly call?' Tang Ran said to Lin Muqing cautiously, as if she were a thief.

Compared to Tang Ran, Lin Muqing was obviously much calmer. She asked Su Han, 'Hello, little Han, I'm Lin Muqing. I wonder what's wrong. As far as I know, it should be early morning in the mainland.'

Su Han replied, 'That's right, it is indeed the early hours here. I am currently in Beijing attending the National Entrepreneurs Conference, personally convened by Chairman Yang and Chairman Du.'

Upon hearing this, Tang Ran let out a gasp and whispered, 'Wow! This Su Han sister is amazing! It seems that Ming's judgment is quite good.'

Lin Muqing was really speechless at Tang Ran's praise, but regardless of her position, she still congratulated Su Han. However, Su Han then said, 'I should be doing this. There's anything to be proud of. But I didn't call you today to show off, and there's really nothing to be proud of. I called because after the meeting today, Chairman Yang and Chairman Du approached me separately.'

'Why did they approach you separately? Did they say something to you? something happened? Is it still related to Ming Zhou? Lin Muqing asked hurriedly.

'Muqing, before I answer your question, please allow me to ask a question first, okay? Do you know that Ming Zhou and a woman named Caitlin have gone to Bermuda? Or rather...the outside world?' Su Han asked.

If Lin Muqing and Tang Ran had previously been surprised by Su Han's phone call, they were now shocked.

'Sister Han, how did you find out? Did Chairman Yang or Chairman Du tell you? Could it be that something will happen to Zhou Ming in Bermuda? Or that Caitlin will do him harm?' Lin Muqing asked anxiously.

Su Han said, 'Muqing, don't worry. It's not like that. In fact, Chairman Yang and Chairman Du told me that if Zhou Ming and Caitlin go to Bermuda this time and if handled properly, could become an opportunity to change the world, and also a miracle for Ming to take a step further. There is just one thing, he may not be able to marry any of us.'

At the same time Meanwhile, in the Harrods room in Bermuda, Ming and Caitlin were lying side by side on the bed. Ming finally couldn't bring himself to send Caitlin back to his room. How could he say no to such a pretty and it was the first time a girl had taken the initiative to ask for sex, if Ming still refused, it would make her doubt her life, and Ming was not yet ready to do such a disgusting thing.

But now what was troubling him was that they were lying in the same bed. It would be easy for him to do something, but the problem was what would happen after he did it?

After all, he was in Harrogate, Bermuda, and Caitlin's father, Grand Duke Ferdinand, was in the room not far away.

'Zhou Ming, don't worry, it was my father who gave me permission to come,' Caitlin said, seeing that Ming was looking at the ceiling and frowning.

Actually, because it was your father who told you to come here that I'm worried. Otherwise, if it was just you sneaking around, I wouldn't have been so worried. God knows what the Grand Duchess Ferdinand was thinking when she pushed her beautiful daughter out the way.

Zhou Ming thought to himself thought, but of course he couldn't say this to Caitlin. He could only say, 'I'm not worried, but I just think that the time we actually really knew each other wasn't been that long, and today was only the first time your father and I met, and he has already made such a decision, so for a moment I didn't know how to accept it.'

Caitlyn said softly nods, 'Actually, I was also very surprised when my father first said it, but then he told me that since you, Zhou Ming, were destined to be my husband, there was nothing wrong with me exercising my power in advance.'

'It seems that Archduke the Grand Duke of Féodor was also a fan of the book 'Why Are You So Quiet?'

Zhou Ming chuckled and said something that Caitlin couldn't understand. Zhou Ming continued, 'Although I am usually very confident, I am not confident enough to convince a wise old man to marry off his daughter on the first meeting. Besides, Caitlin, what are you going to do?'

Caitlin shook her head, blushing, and said, 'For something like this... shouldn't the man take the initiative?'

Zhou Ming froze for a moment, before he let out a bitter laugh: 'I say, Your Highness, where are you going with this? I was talking about what you plan to do about this marriage that your father has arranged for us to sleep together. I never thought that the princess of the House of Harresburg would also be so impatient.'

Zhou Ming teased Caitlyn, saying that he had only meant to flirt a little. But Caitlyn actually started to sob quietly when she heard these words: 'I'm sorry, Zhou Ming I'm really a terrible woman. I know my father wants to use you to help our Harrogate rise again, and I know I don't have anything worth investing in. It's normal for you to reject me and not want me...'

Caitlin's words left Zhou Ming stunned. He never expected his casual joke to turn out like this, so he immediately explained, 'No, Caitlin, you are the heiress of Harrowsburg, I haven't rejected you!'

However, Caitlin didn't listen to this explanation: 'No, Zhou Ming, you do despise me.'

Zhou Ming looked at her, her pretty face was full of heartbreaking sadness. Zhou Ming knew that words alone were useless, so he cupped Caitlin's pretty face in his hands and kissed her rosy lips.

With a soft , Caitlin's eyes widened in disbelief and fear.

Zhou Ming couldn't help but marvel at the softness of Caitlin's lips, and he also looked at her with his eyes open, because at this moment, he needed to conquer this woman, right here in this bed.

Finally, Caitlin slowly closed her eyes, but she did not give up resistance. Her resistance was just the stiffness of her body, but as Zhou Ming's hands roamed over her delicate body, her breathing gradually became heavier and heavier, and she could not help but moan. However, when Zhou Ming was about to remove the last barrier, Caitlin subconsciously stopped him.

'Let go,' Zhou told her, 'Just as your father said, if we are destined to be together in the future, then will you always wear it even when we sleep?

Caitlyn shook her head, unconsciously saying, 'I don't know, I don't know what to do!'

Zhou Ming smiled and kissed Caitlin's lips: 'Relax, my princess. Of course you don't know what to do, otherwise I would be angry. So now, you just need to cooperate with me and follow your own feelings. Just don't suppress yourself, understand?'

Caitlin looked at Zhou Ming, her eyes looked like those of a helpless child, with Ming as her only support. Finally, she nodded and surrendered herself to Ming.

Ming's hands continued and placed Caitlin's underwear on the bedside table. Caitlin was very nervous and stiff. Zhou Ming told her, 'It's okay. We have to follow our feelings. There's nothing to be afraid of. I'm here for you!'

Zhou Ming said while kissing her all over. Caitlin was only 21 years old, but she was already very mature. However, at this time, Zhou Ming had no mind to distinguish the difference between her and Lin Muqing and Su Han.

As Zhou Ming moved Kate Lin gradually got into the mood. At this time, Zhou Ming secretly separated her pair of long and slender legs like icicles. With a little force, and with Kate Lin's screams, they were finally together.