Xiao Yufan swallowed hard. Hu Yingluo’s request was a bit too much to take in. Pretending to be her boyfriend? Could such a thing even be faked?
“Miss, can you tell me why I should pretend to be your boyfriend? I find it hard to believe there aren’t any outstanding men around you. Wouldn’t it be beneath your standards to ask me to play that role?”
“My dad and stepmom keep pushing me to go on blind dates, and I don’t know how to deal with it. I had no choice but to tell them I already had a boyfriend. Well, they’ve decided they want to meet the future son-in-law. But where am I supposed to find a boyfriend so suddenly?”
A sudden blush spread across Hu Yingluo’s face, her fair complexion tinged with an alluring crimson. Even Xiao Yufan, who had seen many beautiful women, found himself momentarily stunned.
“So you thought of me? What if I take it seriously and turn it into something real? After all, if we’re going to be boyfriend and girlfriend, there are certain things we’d need to do to make it convincing, right?”
Quickly snapping himself out of his thoughts, Xiao Yufan dared not imagine what might happen if he kept thinking along those lines. Hu Yingluo’s outfit today had already stirred something intense within him, and with this added allure, even he, known for his strong willpower, found it hard to stay composed.
“Fake it into reality, huh?” Hu Yingluo’s lips curled into a smirk, her eyes flashing with a hint of defiance. For a moment, she seemed lost in thought as she locked eyes with Xiao Yufan’s deep gaze.
“Well, that’s not out of the question. But…” she paused, her tone shifting, “it all depends on whether you have the strength to truly win me over!” Her reply left Xiao Yufan stunned again. Her thinking was truly hard to grasp.
“Fine, I’ll help you get through this first. But keep in mind, I’ve never met your dad or stepmom. If anything goes wrong, don’t blame me!”
Xiao Yufan finally agreed. He had no reason to refuse—this was, after all, a pleasant task. It would allow him to get closer to the beautiful Hu Yingluo and even enter her exclusive circle.
“So you really agreed!” Hu Yingluo beamed with excitement. Every suitor around her was of notable status, yet even she couldn’t explain why she had chosen Xiao Yufan. Hearing his definite answer, her heart warmed.
“If I had refused, I’d have missed the chance to get close to such a stunning beauty. How could I possibly say no to such an exciting opportunity? Don’t you think so too?”
With a teasing smile, Xiao Yufan replied. Though he didn’t know exactly what Hu Yingluo did, his instincts told him she was no ordinary girl. He could sense it from the way Yu Yihan and Ma Teng had reacted around her.
“Then let’s go now. Dad and my stepmom have booked a dinner at Kempinski tonight. I need to groom you a bit beforehand—we’re going to stun everyone there!”
Without caring about the passersby, Hu Yingluo linked her arm through Xiao Yufan’s, leaning her body against his. The gesture was casual yet undeniably seductive to any onlooker.
Xiao Yufan still had some concerns. Yu Yihan and Hu Yingluo weren’t exactly on good terms. If Yu found out he was off doing something unrelated during work hours, who knew whether he’d still have a job to return to.
But faced with Hu Yingluo’s passionate gaze, Xiao Yufan simply nodded. Priorities first—he could explain everything to Yu Yihan later.
Meanwhile, on the top floor of the company building, Yu Yihan and Qin Menglu had witnessed everything unfolding in front of the office. An indescribable tension began to fill the air.
“He’s such a pervert, can’t even stay put during work hours. I wonder where they’re off to…”
Qin Menglu said with a blush, her imagination already running wild. In her mind, what else could a man and woman be doing together?
“Repeatedly flirting with different women—what a scumbag!”
Yu Yihan muttered inwardly, though she dared not say it out loud. After all, in Qin Menglu’s eyes, everything Xiao Yufan did seemed perfect. This blind admiration frustrated Yu Yihan endlessly.
“Who knows what they’re up to. But with just the two of them, nothing good can come out of it. He’s just a womanizer, hmpf…”
Her irritation grew without realizing it. Yu Yihan felt a surge of displeasure. She had known Xiao Yufan the longest, yet their relationship had somehow become the most awkward. What bothered her most was the presence of other women around him.
“Didn’t you also spend time alone with Yufan before, dear cousin? Could there have been something going on between you two? Why didn’t you tell me?”
Qin Menglu’s bright eyes twinkled with curiosity as she looked at Yu Yihan, who immediately flushed red.
Xiao Yufan swallowed hard, Hu Yingluo’s request was somewhat too provocative—pretending to be her boyfriend? Could such a thing really be faked?
“Miss Hu, could you tell me why you want me to pretend to be your boyfriend? I can’t believe there aren’t any outstanding men around you. Wouldn’t it seem a bit beneath you to have me as your fake boyfriend?”
“My dad and stepmom keep pushing me to go on blind dates, and I don’t know how to handle it. I had to tell them I already have a boyfriend. Now, they’ve unanimously decided to meet my future son-in-law, but where am I supposed to find a boyfriend on such short notice?”
A sudden blush appeared on Hu Yingluo’s fair cheeks, her delicate face tinged with an alluring rosy hue. Even Xiao Yufan, who had seen many beauties, was momentarily stunned.
“So you thought of me? What if I end up taking this fake relationship seriously? Since we’re supposed to be boyfriend and girlfriend, wouldn’t we have to do things that couples do?”
Quickly pulling his thoughts back, Xiao Yufan wasn’t sure what might happen if he let his imagination run wild. Hu Yingluo’s outfit today already had his blood boiling, and with this added temptation, even he, who prided himself on his strong will, was finding it hard to resist.
“Take it seriously?” Hu Yingluo’s lips curled into a smirk, her eyes carrying a hint of defiance. As she met Xiao Yufan’s deep gaze, she seemed to fall into a brief moment of contemplation.
“That’s not entirely out of the question, but… it depends on whether you have what it takes to win me over!” After a moment of thought, Hu Yingluo’s words left Xiao Yufan stunned once again. This girl’s way of thinking was truly beyond ordinary comprehension.
“Let’s focus on getting through this situation first. I’ve never met your dad or stepmom, so if anything goes wrong, don’t blame me!”
Xiao Yufan agreed, as he really had no reason to refuse. This was a golden opportunity—not only to get closer to the beautiful Hu Yingluo but also to step into her world.
“So you’re saying yes!”
Hu Yingluo seemed excited. Among her many suitors, each had an impressive background, yet she couldn’t explain why she had chosen Xiao Yufan to play the role of her boyfriend. And now, with his agreement, her heart felt warm.
“I think if I didn’t agree, I’d miss out on the chance to get close to a beauty like you. How could I possibly refuse such an intriguing life, right?”
With a playful smile, Xiao Yufan teased. Though he didn’t know exactly what Hu Yingluo did, his intuition told him she wasn’t as simple as she seemed. This was evident from the reactions of Yu Yihan and Ma Teng.
“Let’s go now. My dad and stepmom have booked a dinner at the Kempinski tonight. I need to get you ready beforehand—you’re going to steal the show!”
Ignoring the passersby, Hu Yingluo looped her arm through Xiao Yufan’s, leaning her entire body against him. The pose, though comfortable, was undeniably provocative to onlookers.
Xiao Yufan still had some reservations. Yu Yihan and Hu Yingluo didn’t get along, and if Yu Yihan found out he was skipping work to do this, who knows if he’d even have a job when he got back.
But under the heat of Hu Yingluo’s gaze, Xiao Yufan nodded. Some things were more urgent than others, and he could always explain the situation to Yu Yihan later.
Meanwhile, on the top floor of the company, Yu Yihan and Qin Menglu watched the scene unfold at the entrance. A strange atmosphere began to permeate the office.
“He’s such a womanizer, even during work hours. Who knows what they’re up to…”
Qin Menglu’s cheeks flushed as she spoke. She had no idea what was happening, but her imagination was running wild. What else could a man and woman be doing together?
“One woman after another, what a scoundrel!”
Yu Yihan muttered under her breath, not daring to speak aloud. After all, in Qin Menglu’s eyes, Xiao Yufan could do no wrong. This near-fanatical trust left Yu Yihan utterly exasperated.
“Who knows what they’re up to, but when a man and woman are alone together, what good can come of it? That flirtatious guy, hmph…”
Yu Yihan’s anger simmered. She was the one who had known Xiao Yufan the longest, yet their relationship had become the most awkward. And what bothered her most was the presence of other women around him.
“Cousin, weren’t you alone with Brother Fan before? Did something happen between you two? Why don’t I know about it?”
Qin Menglu’s bright eyes sparkled with curiosity as she looked at Yu Yihan. At this, Yu Yihan’s face instantly turned crimson.
“How could it be the same? What could possibly happen between us? I avoid him whenever I can. He’s nothing but a shameless womanizer!”
“Cousin, why are you getting so worked up? I didn’t say anything, I was just asking!” Qin Menglu said meekly, her eyes glinting with mischief, clearly influenced by Xiao Yufan’s bad habits.
Realizing her overreaction, Yu Yihan’s face turned even redder. Her usually calm demeanor hadn’t been this shaken in years. Perhaps it was Xiao Yufan’s presence that had begun to stir her most sensitive nerves.
Xiao Yufan swallowed hard, Hu Yingluo’s request was a bit too provocative—pretending to be her boyfriend? Could something like that really be faked?
“Miss Hu, could you tell me why you want me to pretend to be your boyfriend? I can’t believe there aren’t any outstanding men around you. Wouldn’t it seem a bit beneath you to have me as your fake boyfriend?”
“My dad and stepmom keep pressuring me to go on blind dates, and I don’t know how to handle it. I had to tell them I already have a boyfriend. Now, they’ve unanimously decided to meet my future son-in-law, but where am I supposed to find a boyfriend on such short notice?”
A sudden blush spread across Hu Yingluo’s fair cheeks, her delicate face tinged with an alluring rosy hue. Even Xiao Yufan, who had seen many beautiful women, was momentarily stunned by her appearance.
“So you thought of me? What if I end up taking this fake relationship seriously? Since we’re supposed to be boyfriend and girlfriend, wouldn’t we have to do things that couples normally do?”
Xiao Yufan quickly pulled his thoughts back, not daring to let them wander further. Hu Yingluo’s outfit today had already made him feel a rush of excitement, and with this added temptation, even he, who prided himself on his self-control, was finding it hard to resist.
“Take it seriously?” Hu Yingluo’s lips curled into a smirk, her eyes meeting Xiao Yufan’s deep gaze with a hint of defiance. For a moment, she seemed lost in thought.
“That’s not entirely out of the question, but… it depends on whether you have what it takes to win me over!” After a brief pause, Hu Yingluo’s words left Xiao Yufan once again astonished. This girl’s way of thinking was truly beyond ordinary comprehension.
“Let’s focus on getting through this situation first. I’ve never met your dad or stepmom, so if anything goes wrong, don’t blame me!”
Xiao Yufan agreed, seeing no reason to refuse. After all, it wasn’t a bad deal—he’d get to spend more time with the beautiful Hu Yingluo and even enter her social circle.
“So you’re saying yes!”
Hu Yingluo seemed excited. Among her many suitors, each with their own impressive backgrounds, she wasn’t sure why she had chosen Xiao Yufan to play the role of her boyfriend. But hearing his agreement, her heart felt warm.
“I think if I said no, I’d miss out on the chance to get close to a beauty like you. How could I refuse such an exciting opportunity, right?”
With a playful smile, Xiao Yufan teased, though he had no idea what Hu Yingluo really did for a living. But his intuition told him she wasn’t as simple as she seemed, something he could tell from the reactions of Yu Yihan and Ma Teng.
“Let’s go now. My dad and stepmom have booked a dinner at the Kempinski tonight. I need to get you ready—you’re going to blow everyone away!”
Ignoring the passersby, Hu Yingluo hooked her arm through Xiao Yufan’s and leaned into him. The pose looked comfortable, but to outsiders, it was undeniably provocative.
Xiao Yufan still had some reservations. Yu Yihan and Hu Yingluo didn’t get along, and if Yu Yihan found out he was skipping work to do something else, who knows if he’d even have a job when he got back.
But under Hu Yingluo’s intense gaze, Xiao Yufan nodded. Some things were more urgent than others, and he could always explain the situation to Yu Yihan later.
Meanwhile, on the top floor of the company, Yu Yihan and Qin Menglu watched the scene unfold outside the building. An inexplicable tension began to fill the office.
“He’s such a womanizer, can’t even stay focused during work hours. Who knows what they’re up to…”
Qin Menglu’s cheeks flushed as she spoke. She had no idea what was really happening, but her imagination was running wild. What else could a man and woman be doing together?
“One woman after another, what a scoundrel!”
Yu Yihan muttered under her breath, not daring to speak out loud. After all, in Qin Menglu’s eyes, Xiao Yufan could do no wrong. This blind admiration was starting to frustrate Yu Yihan.
“Who knows what they’re doing, but when a man and woman are alone together, what good can come of it? That flirtatious guy, hmph…”
Yu Yihan’s anger simmered. She was the one who had known Xiao Yufan the longest, yet their relationship had become the most awkward. And what bothered her the most was the constant presence of other women around him.
“Didn’t you and Brother Fan spend time alone together before? Did something happen between you two? Why didn’t I know about it?”
Qin Menglu’s eyes sparkled with curiosity as she looked at Yu Yihan, who immediately turned bright red.
“That’s completely different! Nothing happened between us. I avoid him as much as I can. He’s nothing but a shameless womanizer!”
“Why are you getting so worked up, cousin? I didn’t say anything. I was just asking!” Qin Menglu said meekly, her eyes twinkling with mischief, clearly influenced by Xiao Yufan’s bad habits.
Realizing her overreaction, Yu Yihan’s face turned even redder. Her usually calm demeanor hadn’t been this shaken in years. Perhaps it was only Xiao Yufan’s presence that had begun to stir her most sensitive nerves…
Realizing her overreaction, Yu Yihan’s face turned even redder. It had been years since her calm and composed nature had been so shaken. Perhaps only the presence of Xiao Yufan could stir such a reaction in her—slowly awakening the most sensitive nerve she had…
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