Without the covert interference from the Liu family, the company quickly entered a stable development phase. Xiao Yufan, due to his “tremendous contribution,” earned a vacation time that many envied…
Of course, in Xiao Yufan’s eyes, this vacation simply meant spending time with the two young ladies in different ways. After discovering his true identity, Qin Menglu wasn’t upset about his secrecy; instead, she was visibly excited.
Ultimately, she was still that innocent girl without an ounce of cunning. To Qin Menglu, Xiao Yufan’s identity was secondary—what mattered was that she felt incredibly happy when she was with him.
A few days prior, his grandfather had already spoken to Xiao Yufan, saying that after some time, he would send him to a certain place. As for why, he didn’t even need to think—he knew his grandfather must want him to become even better.
Yu Han had company obligations binding her, so she wasn’t exactly free. Qin Menglu, however, had this rare time alone with Xiao Yufan. She sensed he had something on his mind lately, but the clever girl chose not to ask.
A wise woman wouldn’t play tricks on the man she liked, knowing when to remain silent. Clearly, Qin Menglu was an exceptionally wise woman.
“Are you wondering why I’ve been so preoccupied lately…?”
Looking at the girl beside him who seemed to want to speak but hesitated, Xiao Yufan wore a charming smile. How could he not sense Qin Menglu’s feelings? After all, he and this girl shared an inseparable fate.
“I… I did want to ask Brother Fan, but I was afraid you’d think I’m nagging. I figured I’d wait until you were ready to tell me yourself!”
She gently raised her delicate hand to brush aside the strands of hair casually falling over her shoulder. Even Xiao Yufan, who had long been accustomed to her beauty, felt a stir deep in his heart.
“Am I really that scary? Having such a beautiful girl nagging around me is probably the dream of countless men. If I found it annoying, I’d truly be heartless…”
With a slightly teasing tone, Xiao Yufan lazily folded his arms behind his head. As soon as he finished speaking, a rosy blush instantly spread across her refined, lovely face.
“You always know how to tease me. Come on, confess—how many girls have you charmed with your sweet talk?”
Her face flushed red, and Xiao Yufan’s words deeply pleased her. After all, what girl wouldn’t like to be complimented—especially by the man she fancied.
“I don’t think I’m that charming. But hey, does our Menglu count as one of those girls I supposedly charmed?”
“Not telling you! You’re just showing off, acting all smug. Watch out—I’ll team up with my cousin, and see how lonely you become…”
Meeting his gaze with her bright eyes, Qin Menglu smiled, instantly silencing Xiao Yufan with her words. Yu Han was, after all, Xiao Yufan’s lifeline, and now this girl had seized his weakness.
Speechless for a moment, Xiao Yufan’s initial intention to tease her vanished. It was clear that Yu Han’s “influence” over him had deepened.
“It’s not that I’m preoccupied—it’s just that I’m worried…” After a pause, Xiao Yufan continued, his tone turning serious.
“Worried about what?”
“I’m worried that if I leave for a while one day, will our Menglu fall for someone else?”
Thinking about the possibility of being away for a long time, Xiao Yufan felt a deep reluctance. Was it the memories of the past three years here that he couldn’t bear to leave behind, or was it Qin Menglu, or perhaps Yu Han? Even he himself couldn’t tell.
“Pfft, pfft! Kids’ words don’t count—blow them away with the wind! I won’t be taken by anyone else…”
Qin Menglu pouted, responding directly. But before she even finished speaking, she realized something was off. Saying she wouldn’t be taken by anyone else just sounded too revealing…
“Really now? So, does that mean the young lady already has someone in her heart?”
Qin Menglu looked even cuter now, and Xiao Yufan’s heart raced. Among all the women around him, she was definitely the most delicate and charming one, and Xiao Yufan truly cherished this closeness.
“Yes, I already have someone in my heart. Want to know who it is?” Qin Menglu smiled mysteriously and continued before Xiao Yufan could react, “If you want to know, I won’t tell you!”
With that, she ran off, leaving Xiao Yufan helplessly behind. At that moment, his phone rang…
Xiao Yufan didn’t expect it to be a call from Ma Teng. The guy had been out of touch for quite some time, so this call was probably bringing good news.
“Our big boss Ma, aren’t you supposed to be super busy? Why do you have time to call me, a mere idle guy?”
His tone carried a hint of displeasure. Before Ma Teng could even speak, Xiao Yufan had already started teasing him. After all, this guy had been fully immersed in his own business, completely ignoring his friend.
“Not busy at all. The company just started, so I can’t afford to slack off. If I wasted your kind efforts, I’d really be a criminal! So as soon as I had a bit of free time, I gave you a call!”
Ma Teng’s voice sounded overly flattering. Based on Xiao Yufan’s understanding of him, the guy must have something to say. This roundabout approach wasn’t quite like Ma Teng’s usual style.
“Come on, Ma Ge, don’t act all coy with me. I know exactly what you’re up to. Just spit it out already!”
If Ma Teng had been standing right there, Xiao Yufan would’ve kicked him without hesitation. Between them, no formalities were ever needed, no matter what the situation.
“Our business is expanding, but we haven’t reached the stage of profit yet. If possible, I need you to inject more working capital into the company!”
With the Liu family’s covert obstruction removed, the company quickly entered a phase of stable development. Xiao Yufan, hailed as the “hero of the hour,” was granted a vacation that many envied…
Of course, in Xiao Yufan’s eyes, this vacation was just another way of accompanying the two young ladies. After learning of his true identity, Qin Menglu, far from being angry at his concealment, was instead thrilled.
She remained the same guileless girl. To Qin Menglu, Xiao Yufan’s identity was secondary; all she knew was that being with him brought her immense joy.
A few days prior, her grandfather had already spoken to Xiao Yufan, indicating that he would soon be sent to a certain place. Xiao Yufan didn’t need to think hard to understand that the old man wanted him to become even more outstanding.
Yu Yihan, tied up with company affairs, wasn’t as leisurely. Qin Menglu, however, had the rare opportunity to have Xiao Yufan all to herself. She sensed that something was on his mind these past few days, but being the clever girl she was, she didn’t pry.
A wise woman doesn’t play games with the man she loves, knowing when to remain silent. Clearly, Qin Menglu was a very wise woman.
“Are you wondering why I’ve been so preoccupied lately…”
Looking at the hesitant girl beside him, Xiao Yufan’s lips curled into a charming smile. How could he not sense Qin Menglu’s emotions? After all, they shared an inexplicable bond.
“I… I wanted to ask, Brother Fan, but I was afraid you’d find me nagging. I thought I’d wait until you were ready to tell me!”
With a delicate hand, Qin Menglu brushed back the strands of hair that casually fell over her shoulders. Her charming demeanor, even to someone as accustomed to her beauty as Xiao Yufan, stirred a noticeable ripple in his heart.
“Am I that intimidating? Having a beauty like you nagging me is something many men dream of. If I found it annoying, wouldn’t that make me utterly clueless about romance…”
With a somewhat flippant expression, Xiao Yufan rested his hands behind his head, exuding a lazy demeanor. As soon as he finished speaking, a blush crept up Qin Menglu’s delicate, lovable face.
“You’re always so glib. Come clean, how many girls have you sweet-talked with your smooth words?”
Her fair cheeks flushed, Qin Menglu found Xiao Yufan’s words quite flattering. After all, what girl doesn’t enjoy being complimented, especially by the man she fancies?
“I don’t have that much charm. But I wonder, does our Miss Menglu count as one of the girls I’ve sweet-talked?”
“I won’t tell you. You’re taking advantage and still acting coy. Be careful, or I’ll team up with my cousin and see how lonely you’ll feel…”
Her lively eyes met Xiao Yufan’s gaze, a hint of a smile on her face. With a single sentence, she had him cornered. Yu Yihan was Xiao Yufan’s Achilles’ heel, and now this girl had grasped his weakness.
Instantly speechless, Xiao Yufan’s playful intentions to tease her cooled down. It was clear that Yu Yihan’s “influence” on him was growing deeper.
“It’s not that I’m preoccupied, but I’m a bit worried…” After a pause, Xiao Yufan composed himself and spoke as if to himself.
“Worried about what?”
“I’m worried that if I ever have to leave here temporarily, our Miss Menglu might have her heart stolen by someone else!”
Thinking about the possibility of being away for a long time, Xiao Yufan felt a surge of reluctance. Whether it was the memories he had built over three years, or his attachment to Qin Menglu, or even Yu Yihan, he couldn’t quite tell.
“Pah, pah, pah! Children’s words carry no weight, blown away by the wind. I wouldn’t let anyone else…”
Qin Menglu pouted, responding directly. But before she could finish, she sensed something amiss. Saying she wouldn’t let anyone else steal her heart sounded far too bold…
“Is that really the case? Could it be that the young lady already has someone in her heart?”
Qin Menglu now seemed even more adorable, and Xiao Yufan’s thoughts began to wander. Among the women around him, she was undoubtedly the most delicate and charming, and he thoroughly enjoyed this intimate feeling.
“This young lady already has someone in her heart. Want to know who it is?” Qin Menglu smiled mysteriously, continuing before Xiao Yufan could react, “Even if you want to know, I won’t tell you!”
With that, Qin Menglu ran off, leaving Xiao Yufan feeling quite helpless. Just then, his phone rang…
Xiao Yufan hadn’t expected it to be Ma Teng calling. This guy had been out of touch for quite some time, and his sudden call was likely to bring good news.
“Our big boss Ma, shouldn’t you be swamped with work? Why do you have time to call a slacker like me?”
With a hint of resentment, Xiao Yufan spoke before Ma Teng could even start. This guy had been so focused on his career that he had completely neglected his old friend.
“Not too busy, not too busy. The company is just starting up, and I can’t afford to slack off. If I wasted all your hard work, I’d truly be a sinner! As soon as I had a moment, I called you!”
Ma Teng’s voice was full of flattery. Knowing him as well as he did, Xiao Yufan was sure he had something to say. Beating around the bush wasn’t Ma Teng’s style.
“Brother Teng, I don’t mean to be blunt, but I know exactly what you’re up to. Spit it out, what do you want?”
If Ma Teng were beside him, Xiao Yufan wouldn’t hesitate to kick him. Their relationship was such that they didn’t need to bother with formalities.
“The company is expanding its operations, and we’re not yet at the stage of recouping funds. If possible, could you inject some more working capital into the company?”
“Sure, no problem. Since I chose to help you from the start, I won’t back out halfway. Don’t worry…”
Xiao Yufan could roughly guess Ma Teng’s intentions. Money wasn’t an issue for him now, and helping Ma Teng was the best he could do, especially since he had received so much support from him in the past.
“I knew I could count on you, brother. Oh, by the way, since your funds make up the majority of the company, I’ve put the company under your name. When can you come by the office?”
“Under my name…”
Xiao Yufan was momentarily stunned. He had never intended this; he only wanted to help Ma Teng achieve his dream. But now, it seemed he had been “tricked” by Ma Teng…
Xiao Yufan roughly guessed Ma Teng’s intention. Money wasn’t an issue for him anymore. Helping Ma Teng succeed was the least he could do, considering the help he’d once received.
“I knew my brother was the most reliable one! Oh, and because your investment makes up the majority of the company, I’ve officially put the company under your name. When can you come by the office?”
“Under my name…?”
Xiao Yufan was momentarily stunned. He hadn’t intended for this—he had simply wanted to help Ma Teng realize his dream. Yet now, it seemed he had been “tricked” by Ma Teng…
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