Yu Lan, who initially hadn't considered it, saw Qin Ying's arrival as a heaven-sent opportunity. She immediately scrapped her original plan, intending to probe their relationship and see how far it had progressed. But she had never imagined that while their initial actions were somewhat normal, like any scandalous pair in Federation Society, the subsequent developments would leave her utterly dumbfounded. She stared in disbelief at her closest friend and the scene unfolding in the office. So, while the employees were still cluelessly speculating about Wang Zhan and Qin Ying's relationship, Yu Lan had already witnessed everything, seen all the facts.

Her face flushed crimson.

But Yu Lan quickly snapped back to her senses. Her first thought wasn't to expose Wang Zhan and Qin Ying, but to quickly destroy all evidence.

No, this absolutely cannot be seen by anyone else!

Immediately, she hurriedly worked the controls, destroying every last record. Then, she used technical means to ensure the camera could no longer function. Only then did she feel a slight sense of relief, letting out a soft breath.

No matter what happened, it's best if I'm the only one who knows!

However, since Qin Ying and Wang Zhan had already reached this stage, as Qin Ying's closest friend, Yu Lan felt duty-bound to look out for her.

...No matter what, Qin Ying must have a share in the company! And it definitely can't be through 'barter'!

Yu Lan had a premonition.

Wang Zhan's Federal strategy might genuinely bring Qin Ying a surprise.

So, as Qin Ying's confidante, prepare yourselves, buddies group!

Meanwhile, Wang Zhan and Qin Ying had no idea that someone was secretly observing the events in the office, even causing a private Mental Storm.

At this moment, he was quietly and contentedly gazing at the exquisitely beautiful Qin Ying, watching her kneel before him as always, feeling an unprecedented sense of achievement! Perhaps even he himself didn't realize that what Qin Ying brought him wasn't just a brief period of pleasure, but also an indescribable ambition, constantly gathering strength and ready to erupt.

Without a doubt, if Yao Yao represented Wang Zhan's past, and also the beauty he yearned for in his aspirations, then Qin Ying was the beauty in Wang Zhan's mind who would only appear in dreams, the most unattainable one at that!

Who could have imagined that this chief secretary of the Federation President's Office, usually so lofty and whose Dignity was inviolable, would display such a seductive posture before him, a good-for-nothing, a mere maggot crawled out from the slums. Noble and proud, yet simultaneously evoking an extreme, heart-wrenching pity. These two contrasting temperaments were somehow intimately fused, bringing Wang Zhan a profound sense of immersion and Charm.

And so, after one minute, two minutes, three minutes...

"COUGH, COUGH…"

Qin Ying suddenly started coughing. Her head quickly pulled away from Wang Zhan. She looked up, her face somewhat flushed. Obviously, the pressure just now had made her feel a bit unwell.

Wang Zhan felt a surge of anxiety, his concern immediately showing on his face. "Are you okay?"

Qin Ying shook her head slightly, her eyes filled with confusion as she looked at him. "The first time, wasn't it very short for you? Why is it taking so long this time?"

"AH!"

This? Wang Zhan thought. How could I explain this? I can only try to bluff my way through it.

Fortunately, Qin Ying didn't press the issue and simply continued what she had been doing, seemingly unfazed.

At last, nearly an hour later, Qin Ying finally looked at Wang Zhan with a resentful gaze, then wiped her mouth with a tissue and recomposed herself.

"I think I'm going to be late again..."

Wang Zhan looked a little embarrassed. "I... I didn't mean to. I didn't know it would take so long..."

Then, the two of them, back to their usual intimacy, sat closely together on the sofa. Qin Ying finally had the chance to take out the treasure she had specially brought for this trip and presented it to Wang Zhan.

"Here, this is for you. Make sure you keep it safe!"

Wang Zhan took it and opened it. Inside the simple, unadorned box, which looked like a mere ornament, was a small wooden figure with no facial features. Yet, deep within this wooden figure, Wang Zhan sensed a faint, stirring power unique to mental energy. In reality, it was a small pendant.

After Wang Zhan put it around his neck, he said to Qin Ying, "Don't worry, I'll take excellent care of it. From this day forward, I won't ever take it off."

Even though there's still that mad man within me... Wang Zhan thought. Worst case, if I can't handle it, I'll just channel the excess mental energy into him. If he's overwhelmed, I'll just keep pouring it in, wave after wave, again and again. I don't believe anything can happen to me then.

Still, it was a token of Qin Ying's good intentions. Moreover, he had just savored the tenderness Qin Ying had shown him, and the desire for strength and even greater ambitions swelled within his heart. Wang Zhan knew he didn't want Qin Ying to worry. Instead, he just had to wait, wait for the day he could truly become invincible. Many things would then be effortlessly resolved.

Qin Ying smiled, her face beaming with warmth and gentle love. "Well, I'm leaving now. Remember to miss me, okay!"

Having said that, she was about to leave. But Wang Zhan suddenly called her to a halt.

"Wait a moment!"

"Hmm?"

Unexpectedly, Wang Zhan quickly moved to stand before Qin Ying. He then pulled her into a tight embrace, inhaling her subtle, sweet fragrance, before whispering softly, "Next time, I'll come find you!"

"Why?" Qin Ying's flawlessly beautiful, smiling face was filled with curiosity and confusion.

Wang Zhan said seriously, "Consider it a date from me!"

Before long, the two were silently gazing at each other, feeling each other's warmth. Then, with a soft "MWAH," they quickly separated.

Unexpectedly, when Qin Ying accepted Wang Zhan's request and was truly about to leave, she turned her head back, teasingly saying to Wang Zhan, "If you still feel the urge and I'm not here, you can go find Yu Lan. Don't… don't just hold it in. Besides, she knows about us. If I'm not mistaken, she was probably watching just now, too…"

Wang Zhan was completely dumbfounded.

Who am I? Where am I? What on earth am I doing? Why would Qin Ying suddenly say something like that? Could it be... I really lasted that long? No, that's not right…

Wang Zhan thought it over and over, feeling that something was definitely off. But after a moment's thought, he decided to drop it, because he had already seen Yu Lan, who was pretending to be nonchalant but was actually sneaking furtive glances at him.

Wang Zhan immediately walked over to Yu Lan and, with an unreadable expression, narrowed his eyes, probing, "Enjoy the show?"

Yu Lan's face instantly flushed. Under the scrutiny of Wang Zhan's mental energy, she had almost nowhere to hide. Yu Lan quickly tried to compose herself and asked with a huff, "What show? What are you talking about?"

But Wang Zhan wasn't an idiot; how could he not see through Yu Lan's evasiveness? Immediately, he felt like he was losing his mind. He didn't dare to stay a moment longer; even the thought of catching up with Yuan Mengru and Xu Yuyu vanished. After a quick farewell, he left the office directly, only roaring inwardly,

Damn it! What on earth is wrong with Qin Ying, and what's the deal with this Yu Lan? Am I the kind of person who can just be passed around between them? Why didn't anyone bother to ask my opinion first!

And so, to soothe his somewhat battered ego, Wang Zhan wandered aimlessly around the Federal Martial Arts Academy, observing the bustling figures of the young students. Wang Zhan's mind finally calmed down somewhat, and he regained his usual composure.

However, due to his conspicuous appearance and his past deeds within the Federation, although many people were forgetful, some still recognized him. So, before long, a slightly chubby young man approached Wang Zhan uninvited, temporarily acting as his guide.

His name was Chu Yuming. He was from the same cohort as Wang Zhan, ranked second on the Talent Ranking, the undisputed genius of the Chu Family. But now… Although Wang Zhan, apart from being somewhat handsome, seemed rather unremarkable, upon sensing the hidden threat and subtle fluctuations within Wang Zhan, Chu Yuming quickly realized the significant gap between them. Naturally, his attitude became somewhat cautious.

"Although we haven't seen each other for a month or two, it seems like you've become stronger than before!"

Chu Yuming was already a level 2 Martial Master; his pace of breakthrough was remarkably fast. Yet, in Wang Zhan's presence, he always felt like an ordinary person constantly being intimidated by the aura of a ferocious beast.

Wang Zhan, however, remained expressionless. Sensing the underlying meaning, he forced a calm tone and said, "Why are you so anxious? I'm only seventeen years old. You're probably a bit older than me."

Indeed, even though his eighteenth birthday was just two days away, Wang Zhan could still stand on the tail end of seventeen and openly tell others he was just a seventeen-year-old Martial Master. After all, it was the truth. Although, if one were to calculate based on actual strength, the renowned Wang Yidao, who had stepped into the Martial King Realm at the mere age of thirty, would now only be fit to polish Wang Zhan's shoes.

But hey, one shouldn't be too arrogant or complacent; always have to leave others some room to breathe!

Chu Yuming could only offer a wry smile, looking at this young man flaunting his age. "Alright, alright, I know you're still seventeen. It's not like I haven't seen your file; do you need to keep showing off to me? However, I am quite curious about your current strength. Could you give me a hint? I have a feeling I'll be even more astounded once I know."

This was the main reason behind Chu Yuming's appearance. Some powerful senior students had seen Wang Zhan and vaguely sensed a pressure and threat from him. Thus, Chu Yuming, as their junior martial brother, had been sent out as an emissary. As for whether their junior martial brother would be targeted by Wang Zhan, this wasn't within their considerations.

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