"Lin Chuan, let's just leave," Luo Guoqing hurriedly said.

"No, I'm not leaving." Lin Chuan continued to stand at the scene, confronting the crowd with a resolute determination. He resembled a statue erected there, fearlessly facing mountains of knives and seas of fire.

Luo Guoqing panicked, not having expected the situation to develop to this extent. On the side, the Song brothers smiled triumphantly, appearing very pleased with themselves. They admired their uncle's wisdom. This move had indeed left Lin Chuan with no way out.

At this moment, someone shouted at the entrance: "Secretary Tang is here."

The furious scene immediately quieted down, and then Song Wen said with a smile: "Oh, Secretary Tang has come to rescue his beloved."

The men in the restaurant were furious, about to speak when they saw Tang Yumeng walking in arm-in-arm with a man. The man was dressed in a silver-gray suit, wearing gold-rimmed glasses, his hair meticulous and his appearance clean, fair, and handsome. Next to Tang Yumeng, they certainly looked like a match made in heaven.

"Wow…"

There was a sudden uproar at the scene.

"What... what is happening?" Everyone was astonished. It was just said Lin Chuan was kept by Tang Yumeng, and... how did it suddenly change that Tang Yumeng is arm-in-arm with another man? Everyone's minds weren't working properly.

The Song brothers were dumbfounded; so was Lin Chuan.

The crowd once again parted ways. At this moment, Tang Yumeng, looking shy and dependent as a little bird leans on a man's shoulder. People were baffled, and Tang Yumeng's face blushed as she said: "Everyone, this is my boyfriend, visiting the City Committee for the first time. I specifically brought him to our agency's cafeteria to try our unique dishes."

The man cleared his throat and said: "Hello everyone, my name is Bai Yifan, the owner of the Extraordinary Bar, and I welcome you all to visit my bar for a 50% discount."

Wow…

The scene was in an uproar again, so he is the owner of Extraordinary Bar? With a strong backing indeed, no wonder Tang Yumeng accepted his pursuit. It is said that the bar owner is the son of a Vice Secretary of the Provincial Committee. A Harvard Business School graduate who returned from the United States to start a business, Extraordinary Bar is a national chain; there's even one in Beijing, a major establishment with a deep background, usually inaccessible to ordinary people without an invitation. Moreover, local gangs deeply respect the Extraordinary Bar.

This time, the Song brothers were immediately humbled.

Just as the rumors were spreading vigorously, Tang Yumeng instantly brought out her boyfriend, easily breaking through the trap set for her. It was indeed an exhaustive scheme. The faces of the Song brothers darkened.

"Wow, Mr. Bai is so handsome."

"Exactly, young and rich, and so handsome, a typical tall, rich, and handsome man."

In the cafeteria, many girls exclaimed in surprise. Everyone was excited, wishing they could befriend Bai Yifan. Unfortunately, Tang Yumeng's standards were undoubtedly much higher than theirs. In terms of appearance, she was beautiful and graceful, her face comparable to South Korean big stars; in terms of family background, she had also returned from abroad with numerous overseas properties. Truly belonging to an elite family. Only Bai Yifan could match Tang Yumeng.

Lin Chuan, watching this scene, had a blank mind. At this moment, he finally understood what he really wanted. Compared to the previous rumors, Tang Yumeng's appearance with Bai Yifan completely shattered his heart. It seemed like he had witnessed a lie, and an unnamed ridicule and mockery.

Isn't this Bai Yifan the same scoundrel he encountered at the bar? How did he suddenly become Tang Yumeng's boyfriend?

Lin Chuan wasn't foolish; he quickly understood what was happening. Clearly, he had been cruelly played. The drunkenness at the bar was probably just part of a bet or a joke. At this moment, in this scene. Lin Chuan felt like a leaf in the cold wind, like a scarecrow abandoned in a rice field. As the wind blew, the leaf gently fell; as the wind blew, the scarecrow swayed with the wind.

Lin Chuan silently left the crowd, everyone's attention focused on Tang Yumeng and Bai Yifan, no one noticed Lin Chuan's lonely figure. Only Tang Yumeng kept watching Lin Chuan, noticing his changing expressions until he left. Tang Yumeng watched Lin Chuan's lonely expression as he left, feeling a bit heartbroken, but at this moment, she had to continue playing her part; this was a play that couldn't be ended lightly.

Eventually, the rumors broke themselves. Naturally, the trap set by the Song brothers failed.

The Song brothers were extremely unwilling.

Tang Yumeng's performance made many people look at her in a new light again, she didn't choose to block the rumors when they spiraled, but instead used another clever method to let the rumors collapse naturally. Indeed, she was a woman of great wisdom and resourcefulness. Even Song Ming admired her three parts for this.

......

Across from the City Committee, the coffee shop.

Tang Yumeng and Bai Yifan were sitting inside. Bai Yifan looked at Tang Yumeng with adoration, while Tang Yumeng shyly avoided his eyes.

"Yifan, I really need to thank you this time," Tang Yumeng said gratefully: "And sorry for the trouble. If it weren't for your help, I really wouldn't have known what to do."

"It's mainly because you're smart," Bai Yifan smiled. "You were able to think of such a brilliant way to strike back."

"Ah, anyone could've guessed that Song Ming was the one messing things up behind the scenes," Tang Yumeng, holding a cup of coffee, said: "Fortunately, now that matter is behind us."

"The matter is behind us, but... our relationship isn't," Bai Yifan magically produced a large diamond ring and said: "Yumeng, be my girlfriend. Seeing you in such turmoil, I really want to protect you. So, please give me a chance."

Tang Yumeng recoiled in shock, saying: "Yifan, you... you know. We're just pretending to be a couple, don't misunderstand. I appreciate your help. But, I really can't be your girlfriend. You... you are outstanding, and a nice person, and you will definitely find a girl better than me, won't you?"

Bai Yifan gave a wry smile and said: "Yumeng, where am I supposed to find someone like that? To me, you're the most perfect. It's not because you are the City Secretary, nor because your family is wealthy. Even if you had nothing, I would still feel the same about you."

"No," Tang Yumeng blushed and said: "I really can't accept. Please, Yifan."

At that moment, Tang Yumeng grabbed Bai Yifan's hand and said: "Can't we just stay good friends? Why must we break our pure friendship?"

"I was just hoping to elevate our pure, revolutionary friendship to the next level," Bai Yifan said, looking frustrated.

"Alright, let's stop joking," Tang Yumeng blushed and said: "We've known each other for over half a year, understand each other, I'm not your type, and you're not mine either. So, let's just be the best of friends to each other."

"Okay," Bai Yifan shrugged, put away the ring, and said: "But, I won't give up. I will always be around, and as long as you're not married, I have the chance and the right to pursue you. I believe that sincerity can break through any barrier."

Pfft…

Tang Yumeng covered her mouth and laughed, saying: "With so many girls around you, isn't there one you like?"

"Those immature, materialistic ones, who only look at faces… forget it," Bai Yifan seemed a bit distressed, being handsome, wherever he goes, people ask for his number, add him on WeChat. He was genuinely concerned. But in his heart, there only seems to be room for Tang Yumeng.

Now, both Bai Yifan and Tang Yumeng were thirty-one years old. Given their similar ages, it seemed they should be able to be together. However, Tang Yumeng just didn't feel that way about Bai Yifan, whereas she found that feeling with Lin Chuan.

Although Lin Chuan wasn't a rich young master, had no money, no power, he had a certain spirit, a kind of spirit that could influence others. He could make her burst into laughter, he could take a bullet for her, he could throw himself into a fire for her...

Tang Yumeng's eyes got a bit moist.

"Yumeng, what's wrong?" Bai Yifan asked with concern.

Under the candlelight, Tang Yumeng's moist eyes appeared extremely charming, vulnerable, and coy.

"It's nothing," Tang Yumeng dabbed her eyes and said: "Maybe because I didn't rest at noon."

"Then I'll take you home to rest," Bai Yifan smiled.

"Okay," Tang Yumeng got up.

By then, Bai Yifan had moved to the side, picked up her coat, and spread it out: "Come, put on your coat, it's cold outside."

Tang Yumeng was slightly moved inside, Bai Yifan really was exceptional, a perfect gentleman, any woman might find him irresistible. For a brief moment, Tang Yumeng felt a flicker of excitement towards Bai Yifan, but at that time, Lin Chuan's image filled her mind.

......

Lin Chuan was alone and solitary.

He left the City Committee alone, smoking a cigarette, walking outside. The security guard at the door greeted him: "Yo, Young Master Lin, are you off work?"

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