68: Let's take Duoduo here.

Wang Tangtang spoke in a voice as soft as a mosquito's hum. Usually, this hot mom, who was labeled a "fierce woman" in her videos, was now as well-behaved and timid as a kitten being held by the scruff of its neck.

Her heart was churning like the sea, and several times she wanted to speak but didn't know what to say.

What was this Mr. Cao trying to do?

Did he really take a liking to her, or was he just after that thing?

Or was it simply out of care for her?

She couldn't guess, nor could she fathom it!

The thoughts of those in power were too difficult to predict!

Even with the facts right before her eyes, Wang Tangtang wasn't sure what Cao Lang's actions really meant!

The men Wang Tangtang usually encountered were like Zhang Liang, whose eyes betrayed a strong desire.

Or perhaps some of her fans, who expressed their liking bluntly.

She had never dealt with a man like Cao Lang... Lack of experience meant unknown territory, representing taboo and mystery.

In a short time, extremely complex emotions arose in Wang Tangtang's heart: expectation, happiness, excitement, throbbing, panic, and curiosity!

When a woman becomes curious about a man, she isn't far from falling in love with him.

Cao Lang's heart was also stirred, but not as violently as Wang Tangtang's.

He had more or less appreciated women with pear-shaped figures before.

Jiang Mengyuan was one of the representatives of a pear-shaped figure, but she was still a bit green.

Of course, Li Na was also beautiful, but Li Na's beauty was an Oriental charm, like aged wine, which was somewhat different from Wang Tangtang's hotness.

Li Na struggled in the workplace, while Wang Tangtang struggled in live streaming; their styles were also different.

A gentleman loves beauty but stays within the bounds of propriety.

Cao Lang's thumb gently rubbed the smooth and fair back of Wang Tangtang's hand. The pressure and rhythm were just right, yet carried a hint of flirtation.

Wang Tangtang felt Cao Lang's slight intrusion but wasn't angry. On the contrary, her face grew redder, and she swallowed several times but still couldn't calm her pounding heart.

It had to be said! The feeling of dopamine secreting wildly was truly addictive.

Women are inherently creatures controlled by hormones; no woman can refuse such a wonderful feeling!

She had been busy with her career and child, almost forgetting that she was still a little woman who needed a man's nourishment.

Just as her thoughts were wandering, the phone rang at an inopportune time.

In a panic, Wang Tangtang pulled her hand away from Cao Lang's play and scrambled through her small bag to find that damn phone.

Cao Lang let go gently, a trace of fragrant sweat from her nervousness still lingering in his palm.

Wang Tangtang glanced at the phone and saw it was her daughter calling. Thinking that Cao Lang was still by her side, she did something rare and hung up on her daughter.

Accompanying her daughter was indeed important, but right now, accompanying Cao Lang was more important!

However, the name "Duo Duo" on the phone screen was accidentally seen by Cao Lang.

Cao Lang asked knowingly, "Your daughter calling?" breaking the romantic atmosphere.

Wang Tangtang whispered, "Mm... Duo Duo probably misses me. I'll send a message in a bit and tell her Mommy is busy, and I'll call back tomorrow."

Mentioning her daughter brought a surge of unknown heartache to Wang Tangtang's heart. She desperately wanted to be with her daughter but could never find the time.

"Bring Duo Duo over to go to school here. Seeing you distracted every day, what if it delays filming later?" Cao Lang said softly.

Words that seemed casually spoken struck Wang Tangtang's soft heart hard.

Bringing Duo Duo to the Magic City for school was something she hadn't even dared to think about.

Schooling here required points; if you weren't a local, you couldn't get in even if you had money!

"Bring her over?! CEO Cao, you... you're not joking, right?"

Wang Tangtang's exquisite face was filled with disbelief.

"You are the female lead I've chosen. Your business is the business of my short drama. Would I joke about the short drama?"

He had heard about those points; with money, it wasn't a big problem.

If she really couldn't get into a public school, she could attend a private noble school, where household registration requirements weren't as strict.

Cao Lang smiled slightly and smoothed the hair by Wang Tangtang's ear. The intimate gesture made her breath hitch!

Seeing Wang Tangtang's disbelief, Cao Lang called Li Na and put it on speaker.

"Li Na, Wang Tangtang has a daughter named Duo Duo. Arrange for her to be brought to the Magic City so our actress can work with peace of mind."

"Understood, CEO Cao. I will implement this as soon as possible."

Hearing Li Na's promise and respectful voice, the thing Wang Tangtang had been hoping for finally came to fruition.

For a CEO of a company with a market value of 4 billion, arranging for a little girl to go to school was simply too easy.

And the mystery surrounding Cao Lang grew even thicker in her eyes.

"I... CEO Cao, I really don't know how to repay you..."

Wang Tangtang was so excited she stuttered; in her heart, nothing was more important than Duo Duo!

Why did she work so hard to make money? It was to earn enough for her daughter's tuition and living expenses!

Why did she want to transition to being an actress? It was to let her daughter know that her mother was a capable woman!

By solving Duo Duo's problem, Cao Lang had basically won over Wang Tangtang.

To pursue a single mother, being good to her child would lead to success over ninety percent of the time.

The rest was just strong financial power, maturity, and stability—the standard requirements for adults looking for a partner.

"Filming well is the best way to repay me."

"Mm... thank you, CEO Cao."

Then came a long silence.

The playlist in the car was full of songs with excessive sweetness, hitting Wang Tangtang's heart over and over again.

Her fair hands rested on her fleshy, beautiful legs for a moment, then braced against the leather seat of the rolls-royce, and then she couldn't help but play with her hair.

Time passed second by second. Cao Lang's face was still looking out the window, silent, lost in thought.

Wang Tangtang stole a few glances at Cao Lang and then quickly lowered her head. As if making the most important decision of her life, her index and middle fingers, like the two legs of a little person, braced against the leather seat and walked toward Cao Lang step by step.

Every step was difficult yet full of expectation.

When her index finger touched Cao Lang's large palm, she mustered her courage and actively and boldly explored, intertwining her fingers with his.

Wang Tangtang's heart pounded like thunder; from childhood to adulthood, she had never been so proactive.

To her surprise, those warm, large hands not only didn't pull away but instead clasped her fingers back.

A beautiful curve appeared at the corner of Wang Tangtang's mouth. She looked out the window and tightened her grip a bit more... Friendly reminder: The website will be revamped soon, which may cause loss of reading progress. Please save your 'Bookshelf' and 'Reading Records' in time (screenshotting is recommended). We apologize for any inconvenience caused!