Hearing the pot-bellied middle-aged man speak with such a pompous, official tone, flaunting his authoritative demeanor as if he were lecturing a subordinate, Chen Fei simply couldn't take it anymore.

"First of all, I'm not a student. I've already graduated," he retorted coldly. "So I advise you, old man, to stop pulling that leadership act in front of me. I'm not buying it. And another thing..."

Chen Fei's eyes swept toward the woman in black, whose eyes seemed to be bulging out of her forehead and whose face was filled with a bewildering arrogance. The corner of his mouth curled into a sneer.

"Furthermore, this dinosaur... It's not your fault she's ugly, but parading her around everywhere when she's this ugly is definitely your fault. You're a director, aren't you? Even if it's just at the district level, you should have higher standards to live up to your station! Just look at that face, tsk tsk..."

Although he didn't finish the sentence, the undisguised disdain in his voice made everything crystal clear. The pot-bellied man's expression changed, and the woman in black bristled with anger.

Her face contorted with rage as she shot back, "What? You're calling me ugly? I think you're the one who's blind, you filthy loser! Open your dog eyes and look around. Is there anyone here more beautiful, with a better figure, or more feminine than me? Bureau Wangg, look, he's bullying me, boo hoo..."

Seeing the beauty in his arms acting coquettishly, Bureau Wangg immediately put on a serious, stern expression and was about to accost Chen Fei. "This student..."

"Mr. Chen, is that you? Sorry to have kept you waiting. Let's go get something to eat." Suddenly, a sweet and tender voice rang out, stunning everyone into silence.

All eyes were drawn to a graceful figure approaching from a short distance away.

She wore sparkling silver-white high heels, and her long, fair legs were accentuated by a light blue dress, making her look exceptionally alluring and full of charm. The small shawl draped over her shoulders and the delicate sweater beneath it showcased her beautiful figure to perfection. She possessed a stunning, breathtaking beauty that left onlookers completely captivated.

"This... no..."

The woman in black was instantly silenced, as if she had been choked mid-sentence.

Just moments ago, she had been boastfully proclaiming that no one in the plaza was prettier, had a better body, or was more feminine than her. But now... the newcomer was countless times more beautiful, on a completely different level. Worst of all, this stunning woman seemed to be calling out to the very person she had just derided as a loser.

"Bureau Wangg, goodbye." Chen Fei shot a disdainful, provocative glance at the ashen-faced woman in black, then bid farewell to the pot-bellied middle-aged man. He turned and walked away with the swagger of a victor.

Although he was now the successor to a great master from the Cultivation World and was quite different from his former self, he was still a young man just starting out. It was only normal for him to be a bit hot-blooded. Cough, cough.

"What are you still staring at? Let's go!"

Witnessing the scene, Bureau Wangg roared with shame and anger before scurrying away in disgrace.

"Sister Shan, you're here."

By now, Chen Fei had walked up to Murong Shan and greeted her with a smile.

He had to admit, the woman before him was truly beautiful. Hers was a natural, fresh kind of beauty, merely outlined by light makeup, that was utterly captivating.

Hearing Chen Fei call her Sister Shan, Murong Shan inexplicably blushed but didn't object. She smiled and replied politely, "Mr. Chen, thank you so much for the other day. If it weren't for you, I might have been hit by that out-of-control car. By the way, you were injured that day, weren't you? Was it serious?"

"It's nothing, just a scratch. I can handle it myself," Chen Fei said, but Murong Shan interrupted him before he could continue. "See? I didn't even go to the hospital for a bandage, so you can rest easy now. Speaking of which, the ten thousand you gave me that day was really too much..."

"Mr. Chen, you're being too polite. You saved my life that day; a mere ten thousand yuan is nothing," Murong Shan said earnestly.

If Chen Fei hadn't saved her, she would have most likely been hit by that car, as she was completely oblivious while on the phone. In that case, ten thousand yuan wouldn't have even begun to solve the problem. Therefore, as she said, that sum was truly insignificant.

"In that case, Sister Shan, you don't have to be so formal either. Just call me Chen Fei, or Xiaofei," Chen Fei said with a laugh. "You keep calling me Mr. Chen, and honestly, I'm not used to it. It feels too strange."

"Alright then. I'll call you by your name, Chen Fei," Murong Shan nodded, saying his name for the first time.

"Chen Fei, I've already booked a place for dinner nearby. It's about time, so let's head over now," Murong Shan said.

"Okay, Sister Shan," Chen Fei agreed without hesitation. An invitation to dinner from such a great beauty was a stroke of luck others could only dream of. How could he possibly refuse? He chuckled to himself.

"Alright, let's go."

Murong Shan led Chen Fei to a private restaurant, nestled in an inconspicuous corner of the bustling downtown financial district. It was very quiet and elegant. The atmosphere appealed to Chen Fei, but strangely, there were very few people there.

"Sister Shan, I haven't seen you in a long time. Busy with work?" a woman in her thirties with an elegant smile greeted them as she led them inside.

"Yes, Sister Tong, work has been very busy lately. You know how it is... ah, never mind. I'm here with a friend for a meal today. Are there any private rooms available?" Murong Shan began with a smile, but then sighed inexplicably, clearly not wanting to discuss work.

Understanding that Murong Shan didn't want to discuss the topic, Sister Tong immediately fell silent on the matter and cheerfully replied, "You've come at the perfect time, Sister Shan. The Sea Viewing Hall is still available."

As she spoke, she covertly sized up Chen Fei.

Truthfully, Murong Shan had been dining here for a good while, at least two or three years, but this was the first time she had ever brought a man. He didn't look like a high-ranking official or the scion of a prestigious family, which made Sister Tong all the more curious, her bright eyes filled with scrutiny.

"Chen Fei, you can order," Murong Shan said, handing the menu to Chen Fei after they entered the Sea Viewing Hall.

"Why aren't there any prices?" Chen Fei noticed the menu in his hands was unpriced.

"None of the dishes here have prices listed. They're a uniform five hundred yuan per dish. Most of the regulars know this, so Sister Tong doesn't bother listing them," Murong Shan explained with a smile, resting her chin in her hands.

Chen Fei paused. So even a small appetizer costs three hundred here? This really is a place for the rich; ordinary people could never afford it.

However, his mentality was no longer what it used to be. After receiving the inheritance of a Cultivation World master, seeing Gao Zhinan kneel and beg, and having Deputy Mayor Huang ask for his help, his mindset had subtly shifted. At the very least, a small scene like this wouldn't be enough to make him lose his composure.

"Let's go with these," he said, casually picking a few suitable dishes before handing the menu back to Murong Shan.

He also felt the atmosphere had become a bit awkward, so he randomly brought up a topic. "Sister Shan, you seemed to be in a big hurry the other day. I hope your business wasn't delayed."

At his words, Murong Shan's hand, which had been flipping through the menu, suddenly froze. A shadow crossed her beautiful face. She sighed lightly and said with a hint of grievance, "I was rushing to host the launch ceremony for our company's new product and trying to secure a partnership with a well-known foreign luxury brand. But... I failed. The brand chose to partner with another company. If I'm not mistaken, this will be a huge blow to the sales of our new product. It might even..."

She couldn't bring herself to finish, and tears had begun to roll down her lovely face without her noticing.

She had poured countless beads of sweat and sleepless nights into this new clothing line's launch, only for a famous foreign luxury brand to decide to invest in their Jiangnan Province at this critical moment.

If that luxury brand got serious, the attention of high-end consumers in the province would undoubtedly flock to them, causing them to overlook a local, independent brand like hers.

Moreover, her company's target demographic for this new product was the high-end consumer market. Now, they stood no chance of competing against the renowned foreign luxury brand. The impact on their company would be massive, perhaps even unbearable.

She had spent the last few days trying to negotiate a partnership with the foreign brand, but she had been rejected without exception, which was why she felt so aggrieved.

"Sister Shan, don't cry! I'm so sorry. Look at my big mouth, always bringing up the sorest subject," Chen Fei said, his face flushing with embarrassment as his words tumbled out, unsure of how to console her.

"...It's not your fault. I just lost my composure. I'm so sorry, please excuse me," Murong Shan said, managing to regain control of her emotions. She stopped her tears and apologized with embarrassment.

Just then, the phone in her handbag suddenly rang.

"I'll just take this call... Li Yumin, is that you?" She had just answered the phone when her expression changed again, growing pale. Her voice, however, was tinged with a hint of indignation and anger.

After hanging up, Murong Shan's eyes were red as she fell into a dazed silence. Suddenly, she looked up at Chen Fei and asked softly, "Chen Fei, could you do me a favor?"

Her tone suggested it took a great deal of courage for her to ask the question.

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