Zhou Yufei hailed from the Zhou Family of Qingqiu Dao, a bona fide young miss through and through. But from her performance at Qin Corporation, it was evident that she was vastly different from other heiresses. Beyond her office work, she took on all other household tasks with ease. After washing the dishes, and with nothing better to do, she started tending to the flowers and plants in the yard.

After some pruning, weeding, and watering, she had worked up a sweat despite the winter chill. Just as she was about to sit down for a break, a strange man walked in.

Zhou Yufei raised an eyebrow. "Who are you?"

Her tone was cold, creating an immediate and intimidating distance.

"Don't be afraid, miss. I'm not a bad person." Lin Bao tried his best to appear cultured and decent, forcing a grin. "My boss, Mr. Pang, is the general manager of Xinghui Entertainment. He believes you have the potential to be a star and would like you to come for an interview tonight."

As he spoke, he placed a check for one million on a nearby table. "There are too many swindlers these days. To dispel any doubts, my young master is paying one million upfront as a security deposit."

"If the interview goes well tonight, there will be a signing bonus of nine million more! After that, profits will be split according to the contract."

Lin Bao spoke smoothly and without hesitation. Clearly, he had used this tactic so often that it was second nature to him.

Finally, he placed a business card on the table as well. "This outfit won't do," he said with a smile. "Remember to change into a skirt tonight."

"Trust me, it's a bonus."

"Well then, we'll see you tonight."

Lin Bao waved his hand and turned to leave with a flourish. This move had never failed him, and he was confident that no woman could resist. After all, a large sum of money and the chance to become a star were things every woman dreamed of; no one could remain untouched by such an offer.

Zhou Yufei maintained a cold expression throughout his pitch, then scoffed, "Childish!"

To her, this approach was simply pathetic. She paid it no mind and continued with her work.

Half an hour later, Chen Yang walked in.

Seeing Zhou Yufei bustling about, Chen Yang was dumbstruck. Is this really the proud and aloof Zhou Yufei? At that moment, she looked just like a capable and diligent homemaker.

"Who told you to do all this?" Chen Yang strode forward and snatched the rag from her hands. "Can't you just rest?"

Zhou Yufei stared at him, holding his gaze for a long moment before finally speaking. "Chen Yang, you're concerned about me, aren't you?"

Chen Yang was speechless. Where is her mind wandering now?

Then, he noticed the check and business card on the table. "What's this all about?" he asked.

"Perhaps it's because I'm beautiful and have a good figure," Zhou Yufei said with a blink.

Chen Yang was baffled. What on earth was she talking about?

Zhou Yufei then briefly recounted what had happened.

"So, tell me now, isn't it because of my beauty and figure?" She gathered the hem of her skirt, gave a little twirl, and then cupped her chin in her hands, throwing Chen Yang a charming and flirtatious wink.

Chen Yang's mind, however, was elsewhere, his brow deeply furrowed. Even if he really was a talent scout, they wouldn't come all the way to her home! This is clearly very strange.

Without another word, Chen Yang pulled out his phone and dialed the number on the business card.

Still in his car, Lin Bao was smugly recounting his earlier actions to Pang Wenxuan when his phone rang. "Pang Dashao, that must be the girl calling! She's taking the bait!"

Lin Bao triumphantly pressed the answer button, but before he could speak, a chilling voice came through the phone, sending a shiver down his spine.

"Put your master on the phone!"

Lin Bao was stunned into silence.

Chen Yang toyed with the business card in his hand, his gaze turning grim.

After a few moments, Lin Bao took a sharp breath and yelled into the phone, "Who the hell are you, daring to talk to me like that?"

"What's going on?" Pang Wenxuan asked with a frown, looking up from his phone.

Lin Bao sneered. "Some nobody. The moment I picked up, he demanded to speak with you, Mr. Pang. Who does he think he is?"

Pang Wenxuan chuckled. He had seen plenty of such ignorant fools and usually paid them no mind, but then he recalled something. Didn't Pan Xue mention on the phone that this stunning beauty had a boyfriend? Apparently, he's a piece of trash.

"Here, let me talk to him." Pang Wenxuan's interest was piqued. He reached for the phone, guessing the caller was likely Zhou Yufei's boyfriend.

"This is Pang Wenxuan!" he announced, his tone arrogant. He lounged back comfortably, legs crossed, a cigarette held in one hand and the phone in the other.

"A low-class punk with such shoddy tricks dares to provoke me?" Chen Yang said coolly.

Pang Wenxuan's expression darkened instantly. He took a long drag from his cigarette before speaking in a venomous tone, "You're calling me a low-class punk? And what do you think you are?"

"Let's cut to the chase. I've taken a liking to your woman! I don't care if you're willing or not. Before nightfall, you will bring her to my club personally!"

"In Tianque City, any woman I set my sights on must submit to me, regardless of her status."

Chen Yang, still pinching the business card, gave Zhou Yufei a reassuring smile and quietly waited for the man to finish.

"And don't even think about running! Since I've chosen her, you won't be able to take a single step out of Tianque City without my permission! The power of the Pang Family is something a piece of trash like you could never imagine." His family's power was immense, allowing him, the great young master of the Pang Family, to act above the law and do as he pleased, untouchable by anyone.

After this long tirade, Chen Yang simply replied with two words: "And then?"

"Haha!" Pang Wenxuan burst out laughing. It was absurd. This powerless loser actually dared to put on airs in front of him, Pang Dashao.

"I'll say it again. I don't care if she's your girlfriend or your wife. I command you to bring her to me personally before nightfall!"

"I've already spent three million. If I don't see this woman, do you think I'll just let it go? How would that make me look?"

At these words, Chen Yang's brow furrowed tightly. So it wasn't a coincidence. Someone's pulling the strings, and they're probably targeting me. Who could it be?

As Chen Yang pondered, Pang Wenxuan continued, "Kid, I advise you to be smart about this. Just bring your woman over, and I'll make sure you're rewarded with a life of wealth and luxury!"

"I'm on my way now," Chen Yang said before hanging up.

「On the other end.」

Pang Wenxuan laughed triumphantly. This guy talks tough, but he's just another money-grubbing coward. A piece of trash. He had folded with just a few words, without any real pressure needed.

"You're incredible, Young Master!" Lin Bao praised with a sycophantic thumbs-up.

Pang Wenxuan flicked the ash from his cigarette, his smile growing wider.

「In the courtyard.」

Zhou Yufei looked at Chen Yang with some concern. "Are you going to get into a fight again?"

"Does squashing a few ants count as a fight?" Chen Yang put his phone away, gave Zhou Yufei a toothy grin, and turned to walk out.

Zhou Yufei took a couple of steps after him. "I'm making dinner soon! You have to come back to eat!"

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