After parting ways with Yang Hu, Zhou Yufei called.

"You're not going to give me another excuse, are you?" Zhou Yufei asked.

"Just give me the address."

Zhou Yufei said with delight, "The Old Captain Night Snack Shop on Huang'an Road."

After hanging up, Zhou Yufei, who had already spent time meticulously dressing up, checked herself in the mirror. Once she confirmed everything was in order, she picked up her bag and headed out.

Just as she descended the stairs, she saw a young man approaching with a bouquet of roses. He was around 1.8 meters tall, with a well-proportioned build and handsome features—enough to be considered a dreamboat. The young man carried himself with an extraordinary air of vigor and vitality, the very picture of a young and wealthy elite.

Zhou Yufei frowned, and the smile on her face vanished.

The young man walked straight up to her, offered the roses with both hands, and said with a smile, "Yufei, you've been ignoring my calls. I figured you must be working overtime! I went to your company, but you weren't there, so I came here!"

"Wu Ziqing, I made myself very clear last time. There's no chance between us," Zhou Yufei said bluntly, not even glancing at the vibrant roses.

Wu Ziqing didn't get angry, still maintaining his gentlemanly smile. "I believe that sincerity can move mountains. I will keep waiting until you change your mind."

"That day will never come!" Zhou Yufei declared firmly. "I have plans with a friend for a late-night snack. I'm leaving!"

Wu Ziqing didn't press further, not even asking if this friend was a man or a woman. Instead, he spoke with a look of concern, "Promise me you won't drink. And remember to be back early!"

Zhou Yufei ignored him and walked straight away.

Wu Ziqing remained where he was, a smirk playing on his lips. "I'm not short on women," he muttered quietly, "and I have all the patience in the world. Do you really think you can escape from the palm of my hand?"

「Half an hour later.」

At the entrance of the Old Changsha Night Snack Shop, Chen Yang and Zhou Yufei arrived at almost the same time. They found a spot by the window and sat across from each other.

The proprietress came over with the menu, joking, "Yufei, it's been a while! Is this handsome guy your boyfriend?"

"Yes, Lan!" Zhou Yufei nodded without a change in expression. "What do you think?"

Dumbfounded, Chen Yang watched as the proprietress scrutinized him from head to toe before nodding very seriously. "Hmm, this young man is quite a catch, full of spirit!"

Chen Yang: "..."

Zhou Yufei winked at Chen Yang before starting to order. She finished by saying, "Also, bring us ten bottles of your strongest liquor!"

"Ten bottles? Looks like you two young lovebirds aren't planning on going home until you're drunk tonight!" The proprietress was initially taken aback, then chuckled with the knowing expression of someone who had seen it all.

"That's right!" Zhou Yufei said.

The proprietress didn't say any more and went to prepare their order.

With a dark expression, Chen Yang asked, "Fairy, what is going on?"

"I'm just kidding!" Zhou Yufei stared at Chen Yang and teased, "Besides, am I not qualified to be your girlfriend?"

"Stop joking around. I'm a married man!"

Zhou Yufei persisted, "So what if you have a wife? Does having a wife stop you from getting a girlfriend?"

Chen Yang rolled his eyes, speechless. Is this woman insane?

"Why aren't you talking?"

"Fairy," Chen Yang said helplessly, "have you always been this forward?"

"Of course not!" Zhou Yufei pouted. "Can't you tell I'm only like this with you?"

"That's not necessary!" Chen Yang quickly objected.

"Tsk!" Zhou Yufei rolled her eyes. "You don't appreciate a good thing when you have it."

Soon, everything Zhou Yufei had ordered was brought to the table.

After a few rounds of drinks, Zhou Yufei's face was flushed, her eyes grew hazy, and she radiated a palpable warmth, looking for all the world like a ripe peach.

Chen Yang, who could drink a thousand cups without getting drunk, showed no reaction at all.

"After my brother went home, he told my grandfather about us!" Zhou Yufei chuckled, staring at Chen Yang after downing another glass. "Perhaps because he heard you're an impressive Fist Master, he wants me to bring you home for him to see!"

"Fuck!" Chen Yang suddenly cursed. "What is there to be 'about us'?!"

"That day, I told my brother you were my boyfriend, so of course that's what he told my grandfather. Since you also defeated my brother so easily, it proved your strength. That's why he wants to meet you."

Chen Yang: "..."

"My grandfather also said that if you can win his approval, my engagement can be canceled!"

Staring at Chen Yang with pleading eyes, Zhou Yufei said, "Chen Yang, this is my only chance. You wouldn't stand by and watch me suffer, right?"

"The problem is, I can't help. I'm already married," Chen Yang said.

"That doesn't matter!" Zhou Yufei waved her hand nonchalantly. "You're just pretending to be my boyfriend, putting on a show for my grandfather. Once the engagement is canceled, we'll go back to being supervisor and subordinate."

As she spoke, Zhou Yufei pouted and gave Chen Yang a plaintive gaze. "You always said you wanted to help me, so you definitely won't refuse, right?"

"I..."

Before Chen Yang could finish, Zhou Yufei interrupted him, "Don't worry about the Chairman! I'll just say I'm taking you to Qingqiu Dao to meet a big client and that it'll take a few days! With her trust in me, she won't have any doubts!"

Chen Yang: "..."

"Chen Yang, you have to help me this one time! Otherwise, if I have to marry a man like that, I'll seriously consider suicide!" Zhou Yufei shook her head bitterly. "I have such a bitter lot in life. You're the only one who can help me now!"

Chen Yang couldn't bear it. He sighed helplessly and said, "You know I'm just a worthless good-for-nothing. There's no way I can win your grandfather's approval."

"But you can fight! My family values martial prowess, and you easily defeated my brother. Plus, you're so young. If you were trained properly, your future accomplishments would be limitless!"

"That's precisely what my grandfather sees in you."

Chen Yang felt as if ten thousand wild horses were stampeding through his heart. Why does it feel like this has all been orchestrated?

Finally, Zhou Yufei made the executive decision. "That settles it! We'll set out early the day after tomorrow!"

"Cheers!"

Chen Yang was dumbfounded. "Damn it! When did I agree to this?"

"So, you're refusing me?" Zhou Yufei stared intently at him.

Chen Yang couldn't meet her gaze. Truthfully, he felt a pang of compassion and couldn't bear to let her fall into the wolf's den.

"Not for too long. Three days, max!" Chen Yang relented.

"Don't worry, it absolutely won't be more than three days!"

Having received Chen Yang's confirmation, Zhou Yufei's mood brightened considerably, and she downed two more drinks in quick succession.

However, when a tall, imposing figure pushed the door open and entered, the smile on her face vanished, replaced by a look of disgust.

Seeing the person you least want to meet at your happiest moment is like sitting down to a feast, only to accidentally eat a fly—an indescribably sickening feeling.

But why is he here?

The newcomer, who could be none other than Wu Ziqing, smiled suavely with one hand in his pocket and the other holding his phone. "I was just passing by and saw you eating in here through the window," he said.

Zhou Yufei nodded. "That is quite a coincidence."

"Why are you drinking so much? And eating barbecue?" Wu Ziqing asked with a faint smile, his gaze sweeping over the table with a slight frown. "Eating too much of this isn't good for you. A friend of mine owns a restaurant nearby. Why don't we go there for a while?"

"We're not that delicate!" Zhou Yufei said flatly, holding up a bowl of lean pork porridge.

"What does that have to do with being delicate?" Wu Ziqing countered, casting a pointed glance at Chen Yang. "Besides, dining at a high-end restaurant not only provides a better atmosphere but is also more... enlightening."

"Go by yourself!" Zhou Yufei suddenly leaned toward Chen Yang and held up a spoonful of congee. "This is my favorite, preserved egg and lean pork congee. You try it! Come on, open your mouth!"

Chen Yang: "..."

Is she using me as a human shield?

With a helpless smile, Chen Yang finally opened his mouth.

Wu Ziqing, standing to the side, was stunned. A surge of fury welled up inside him.

Where the hell did this bastard come from?

"..."

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