Zhang Bin actually disliked hitting on girls with those two fools. Their skills were so poor—even worse than his—that they probably just threw their money at them.

And could a girl won over with money even be considered a beauty? That spoils the whole thing.

So, he didn't wait for the two fools to arrive. Instead, he continued down the street, his eyes darting about as he checked out the beautiful women.

Suddenly, he noticed a huge poster on a wall. It was for the Masked Singing King competition. Moreover, pedestrians on the street were also discussing it.

"I bet contestant number five is Heavenly Queen Zhu Danyan. Her singing is just incredible."

"No way! That woman in the ugly mask is Heavenly Queen Zhu Danyan? I don't think her songs are innovative at all. If that's really her, she has no chance of winning the title of Singing King."

"Contestant number three is incredible and so beautiful. Her figure is just irresistible, and her songs are fresh. I bet she'll be the one to take the crown."

"..."

"Hahaha!" Zhang Bin burst into excited laughter, his face beaming with joy.

Zhu Danyan lived in Yanjing, but since she was always busy filming movies, shooting commercials, and holding concerts, the days she actually spent in the city were few and far between. However, with the Masked Singing King competition now being held in Yanjing, she would certainly be in the city for its duration.

The thought of Zhu Danyan's face, more beautiful than a celestial fairy's, made Zhang Bin's heart burn with heat. Suddenly, all the other beautiful women on the street seemed to pale in comparison. None of them could hold a candle to Zhu Danyan.

He immediately called her in his mind.

The call connected quickly, and Zhu Danyan's image appeared on the virtual screen in his mind. She was dressed in a black gown, her cloud-like hair fluttering in the air. She wore headphones and seemed to be listening to music. Her expression was sour. As soon as the call connected, she said, "You have one minute."

"It's Zhang Bin," he said, stunned.

"I know it's you, Zhang Bin. What do you want?" Zhu Danyan said impatiently.

"I'm in Yanjing," Zhang Bin said. "I came especially to see you."

"I've told you before that I'll only see you when I'm in a good mood. Right now, my mood is terrible, so I'm sorry. You should just go back."

After rattling this off, Zhu Danyan hung up with a snap.

Then, she said morosely, "Continue recording."

"Yes." The members of the recording staff responded respectfully.

Zhu Danyan continued to sing, but the more she sang, the more irritated she became. Finally, she announced, "I'm not singing anymore. This song doesn't suit me."

"Sister Yan, the songs written by the talented Zhao Liang are what suit you," her agent whispered from the side. "You'd better contact him. Otherwise, you'll definitely be eliminated from the competition in ten days."

Zhu Danyan's agent was, of course, a woman named Mi Yiyao. She was a year younger than Zhu Danyan but was a super whiz at investment and finance, holding an astonishing degree in financial management from Yanjing University.

"Then you contact him," Zhu Danyan said huffily. "Let's just hope he doesn't make any excessive demands."

"Yes, Sister Yan."

Mi Yiyao quickly agreed and walked out of the recording studio to make the call. Zhu Danyan also stepped out, pacing back and forth in agitation.

Soon, Mi Yiyao finished her call. She walked back over with a peculiar expression. "Zhao Liang said that if you agree to have one meal with Lv Yuze, he'll write three songs for you. They'll be enough to make you stand out in the finals."

"No way! Lv Yuze's reputation is terrible. I can't agree," Zhu Danyan seethed, shivering with anger, her face a mask of gloom and fury.

"Sister Yan, if you don't agree, your throne as the Empress could be at risk. That Feng Banmei is watching you like a hawk, and contestant number three is definitely her. If she wins the title of Singing King and unmasks during the final song, she'll completely upstage you. It would be a huge blow to your career," Mi Yiyao argued. "I think you should agree. Just bring a powerful bodyguard with you. What could he possibly do to you then?"

"Bring a powerful bodyguard?"

Zhu Danyan's eyes lit up, and a radiant smile blossomed on her face. "Mi Yiyao, that's not a bad idea. Quick, go agree to his terms! Tell him I consent."

Excited, Mi Yiyao called back to confirm.

The dinner with Lv Yuze was set for six o'clock the next evening at the Junhao Hotel.

Zhu Danyan immediately called Zhang Bin, chuckling softly. "Big Bad Egg, I was in a terrible mood earlier, so I couldn't host you. But my mood has improved now. Where are you? I'll send someone to pick you up…"

"Your mood improved that quickly?" Zhang Bin's teasing voice came from the other end. "I'm guessing you want me to be your bodyguard, right?"

"Eh... how did you know?" Zhu Danyan asked, sounding genuinely surprised.

"I just did a little divination and figured it out," Zhang Bin said with a sly laugh.

"Well, are you willing or not?" she asked in a coquettish tone.

"That's exactly what I was hoping for, though I didn't dare ask," Zhang Bin said with a grin. "But I'll require payment, of course. A fragrant beauty to spend the night with me."

"Big Bad Egg, you're getting ahead of yourself," Zhu Danyan retorted coyly. "Don't think I can't find another powerful bodyguard. Be careful, or I'll just hire someone else! Now, where are you?"

"Where am I? In your bed at the villa, of course. I'm going to take a nap, so come back soon." With that, Zhang Bin hung up.

Zhu Danyan was speechless.

She was stunned silent for a long moment. Was there really such a scoundrel in the world? He just went straight to her villa and got into her bed? Did he really think she was his girlfriend?

But then she recalled the heated passion of that one night, his wild ferocity like a raging storm, and that bone-melting pleasure... Her pretty face flushed crimson, an intoxicating warmth bloomed in her beautiful eyes, and her body began to feel weak.

She lost all interest in work and immediately drove back to her villa.

First, she carefully inspected the villa, finding all the doors and windows securely closed and no lights on inside. The security guard at the gate hadn't alerted her to any guests or intruders, either.

That scoundrel must be tricking me, she grumbled to herself. He doesn't have a key, so how could he possibly have gotten inside?

She took out her key, opened the door, and went straight to the bedroom.

CLICK.

She switched on the bedroom light and stared wide-eyed at the bed.

To her astonishment, Zhang Bin was indeed lying there comfortably, seemingly fast asleep and breathing evenly.

Forgetting to even wonder how Zhang Bin had gotten inside, she quickly walked over, carrying a seductive fragrance, and threw herself right on top of him.

Instantly, two strong arms wrapped around her slender waist, and they began to tangle together passionately.

The atmosphere of spring inside the room was far more intense than the spring outside.

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