The three-day deadline arrived as promised.

Today is also the day Xiaofan returned to school after taking leave. However, before going to school, he first delivered the evidence to Liu Zhenghua at Zhenghua Enterprise and handed over the video and documents of Zhang Yongchang's conspiracy against Zhenghua Enterprise to the Prosecutors' Office.

What would happen next was predictable.

Of course, Zhang Yongchang wouldn't fall so quickly, but with the evidence handed over to the Prosecutors' Office, results were expected within three days.

And with these matters taken care of, Xiaofan inevitably returned to school late.

In the classroom, during Xiaofan's absence, Zhang Qiang appeared with an obnoxious expression. He quietly called Liu Siyan into the hallway.

"Siyan, time is running out. If you keep silent, your father's company will really be finished. As long as you agree to get engaged with me, I promise to have my grandfather help your family's company through this crisis."

"Zhang Qiang, how can you be so despicable? If I have to spend the rest of my life with someone so despicable, I'd rather die," Liu Siyan replied, her beautiful face frowning. This matter had been tormenting her for a long time, but she chose to trust Xiaofan. Even if it meant losing, she was willing to accept it.

"Despicable? It's only because I like you!"

"I'm sorry, but I can't handle your affection." Liu Siyan's rejection was straightforward. After saying this, she turned to return to the classroom.

"Siyan, wait, listen to me." Zhang Qiang grabbed Liu Siyan's arm, trying to pull her back.

"Let go, don't you dare touch me." Liu Siyan shook off Zhang Qiang's dirty hand.

But Zhang Qiang wasn't easy to negotiate with, and he immediately blocked Liu Siyan's path.

"Hey, Zhang Qiang, what are you doing? Tugging at our Miss Liu Siyan like that," a boy approached at this moment, his gaze lingering on Liu Siyan, obviously there for her.

"What do you mean 'our Miss Liu Siyan'? Really shameless," came another voice, an aloof-looking boy approaching from the other direction.

"Siyan, is this guy bothering you? Just tell me and I'll drive him away for you."

"Yo, who are you, kid? Don't you know who I am?" Zhang Qiang got upset upon hearing someone sweet-talking Liu Siyan in his presence.

These boys who suddenly appeared were all familiar faces to Liu Siyan. They were all previously interested in her at school, trying every trick in the book like sending flowers, writing letters, and asking her out. All of them came from wealthy backgrounds, and their families were all rich.

Liu Siyan was recognized as a beauty, acknowledged as the most attractive girl in Seventh Middle School by the students from the second semester of her first year. Naturally, these rich kids aimed to win the school belle's heart, inflating their vanity and winning the girl of their dreams at the same time.

This was one of the reasons Xiaofan never dared to express his feelings to Liu Siyan easily. Because he was just a poor boy who could only take midnight trips to Phoenix Mountain to capture meteor showers in hopes of making the goddess happy.

"Siyan, I heard about the trouble with your family's company. I thought I'd come and ask if there's anything I can help with. If there's anything, just let me know and I'll definitely help you."

It turned out that these rich kids had all heard about the crisis at Zhenghua Enterprise and came to offer their assistance, aiming to leave a good impression on Liu Siyan.

But could they truly help? They were all eighteen-year-old high school students, and even if their monthly allowance was generous, it would hardly exceed a million, right? Even if they splurged, spending ten or twenty thousand a month would get them scolded by their elders. Sure, Zhenghua Enterprise's crisis could be resolved with money, but it wasn't a trivial sum like a hundred or eighty thousand that could solve the problem.

The last boy to speak was named He Jun, tall and slim with fair skin, probably the most handsome among these rich kids.

He Jun's family ran a large company, and at just eighteen, he already controlled ten percent of its shares. It's no wonder he dared to make such a statement.

"Thank you all, I appreciate the sentiment. But if there's nothing else, I'll head back first." Liu Siyan didn't want to get entangled with these people, each with their two-faced facade. If it weren't for her attractive appearance, they probably wouldn't even know her name. Indeed, the youthful emotions were the purest; Brother Ye's dedication to her back then was absolutely genuine. Therefore, today's Brother Ye, Ye Xiaofan, wouldn't disappoint her either.

"Hey, Siyan..." Zhang Qiang called out persistently.

"Miss Siyan. As long as you say the word, I can sell off all of my family's fifteen percent shares immediately, and I won't be like this idiot demanding you become my fiancée—just date me. If you find me unsuitable, we can break up, and I'll have no complaints." He Jun did not come here to leave empty-handed. To pursue Liu Siyan, he was doing everything he could.

However, though his words sounded pleasant on the surface, only he knew the evil lurking within him. Yes, you don't need to be my fiancée, just be my girlfriend. Once I seize the opportunity, and I'm physically involved with you, will you not obediently serve me, Liu Siyan?

"He Jun, you..." However, the naive Liu Siyan was momentarily touched by He Jun's words, only for a split second though, because when she saw Xiaofan approaching her with a smile, her heart gravitated towards him as well.

"Siyan, don't you understand my feelings for you? For you, I wouldn't mind giving up the world, let alone a mere fifteen percent of shares. I truly..."

"Xiaofan, you're here." At this moment, there was no one else in Liu Siyan's eyes. She greeted Ye Xiaofan, who was still several meters away, with a quiet friendliness.

These rich kids immediately bristled with hostility towards the sudden intruder, Ye Xiaofan. Especially Zhang Qiang, who felt irritated just seeing Xiaofan and deliberately moved to block Xiaofan's path.

But how could Xiaofan not notice Zhang Qiang's little maneuver? With a slight shift of his steps, he dodged Zhang Qiang and nudged him with a shoulder.

Zhang Qiang staggered back a few steps and almost fell, while Xiaofan walked straight towards Liu Siyan as if nothing happened.

"I just came from your dad's company. I heard you didn't have breakfast. Here, soy milk and fried dough sticks. They're still warm. Eat up first." Xiaofan nonchalantly offered the breakfast he just bought to Liu Siyan, smiling gently.

"Breakfast, I don't have much of an appetite." Worrying about her father's company, how could Liu Siyan enjoy breakfast?

"It's okay. Everything's been taken care of. I promised, and I'll keep my promise. Let's go." Xiaofan smiled cheerfully.

"Really, really?" It wasn't Liu Siyan doubting Xiaofan's words; it just seemed too incredible. How had he managed?

"Really, let's go."

Under everyone's gaze, Xiaofan led Liu Siyan back to the classroom.

"Ye Xiaofan, you're too arrogant! Aren't you going to apologize for bumping into me just now?" Zhang Qiang shouted angrily. If he were capable of beating Xiaofan, they might have already fought by now.

"Zhang Qiang, you won't be smug for much longer. Take care of yourself first."

With that, Xiaofan left holding Liu Siyan's hand as they faced the venomous glares of the rich boys.

But there was one person whose expression was neither angry nor resentful—He Jun was smiling, his lips curling into a cold smile: "Ye Xiaofan, is it? Interesting, really interesting."

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