Chapter 172: Naturally Beautiful

The atmosphere in the staff cafeteria was unusually charged. Qing Luan’s beautiful eyes were fixed intently on Xiao Yufan’s profile. Suddenly, she felt an intense curiosity about this man…

“You can’t possibly refuse to give us a little face in public, can you? At least let us sit down first!” Xiao Yufan said, though with no hesitation, he took the seat on Qing Luan’s right. She instinctively shifted slightly away, clearly still cautious.

The atmosphere in the employee cafeteria was tinged with ambiguity. Qing Luan’s beautiful eyes were fixed intently on Xiao Yufan’s profile, and suddenly, she felt an intense curiosity about this man…

“Can’t you give us a little face in public, at least let us sit down first!” Xiao Yufan said, though he unceremoniously took a seat to Qing Luan’s right. She shifted slightly away, clearly still somewhat guarded.

“Shameless, rogue…” Qing Luan chided, having now witnessed the thickness of Xiao Yufan’s skin. Her coquettish demeanor made everyone swallow hard once more…

“Little enchantress…” Xiao Yufan muttered under his breath, trying to suppress the heat rising within him. This girl was truly alluring, especially her voluptuous figure, which had a mesmerizing effect.

“How do you know I’m a rogue? Have you been secretly watching me for a long time…”

Somehow, Xiao Yufan thoroughly enjoyed teasing this girl, perhaps because Yu Yihan and the other woman were watching nearby, making the sensation exceptionally thrilling.

Inhaling her faint, intoxicating scent, Xiao Yufan’s lips curled into an elegant smile as he leaned closer to the figure that countless men yearned for, momentarily entranced…

At this moment, Qing Luan’s cherry lips parted slightly, looking incredibly red and sensual. The fragrant breath she exhaled carried an unusual, enchanting allure.

What a heart-stirring beauty…

Xiao Yufan’s throat dried as he involuntarily lowered his head, pausing just before his lips met hers. The warm breath from Qing Luan’s moist lips brushed against his cheek like a spring breeze, leaving him restless.

“Had enough of looking?” Just as Xiao Yufan was about to make a mistake, Qing Luan’s lips moved slightly, her words snapping him back to reality…

“Of course not. Looking around, the drizzle surrounds Qing Luan, the crescent moon leans on the railing, her natural beauty outshines even the legendary beauties of old…”

He couldn’t help but marvel inwardly. Qing Luan’s ethereal beauty was indeed stunning, and her looks were no less than any of the women by Xiao Yufan’s side.

“At least you know how to appreciate beauty. I won’t hold your earlier behavior against you…”

Qing Luan laughed, her mirth making her even more radiant. The clinking of dishes followed, as the male employees of the company had never seen her display such charm.

“Qing Luan, why are you eating here? Is this your way of experiencing life? Even if it is, doesn’t it bother you to have a fly buzzing around?”

Just as the ambiguous atmosphere was making Xiao Yufan lose himself, a sly voice came from behind, causing his brow to furrow…

“Where I eat is none of your business. Whether others are bothered, I don’t know, but you’re always haunting me!”

The warmth in Qing Luan’s expression turned icy in an instant, her good mood shattered by the newcomer…

“Qing Luan, we’re engaged. By rights, you’re my fiancée. Don’t I have the right to ask about your affairs? Soon, we’ll be…”

“Get lost! Who’s your fiancée? That was my parents’ decision. Whether I marry or not is up to me. If you want me to be your woman, you’d better do something about it!”

Her voice trembled with emotion, her body quivering slightly, her eyes filled with disdain. She didn’t know how this man had convinced her parents, but she knew she felt nothing for him.

“If you agree to marry me, I’d do anything for you…”

Clearly oblivious to the glint in Qing Luan’s eyes, the man was excited, ready to lay his heart bare. Unfortunately, Qing Luan’s attitude towards him made any possibility between them impossible.

“Dream on…”

Without looking up, Qing Luan coldly dismissed him. She had made it clear countless times that she had no feelings for him, yet he clung to her like a leech, impossible to shake off.

Xiao Yufan, who had been watching with interest, nearly laughed out loud. This girl was just too amusing. At the same time, he noticed the man’s face turning ashen…

“No matter how you feel about me, my feelings for you will never change. I can wait for you to agree to be my woman…”

“I can tell you right now, don’t waste your feelings on me. You’ll get nothing from me. My marriage and love are my own decisions!”

Though Qing Luan didn’t like this man, she had previously left some room for politeness. But today, she suddenly felt angry, though she wasn’t sure why. She just didn’t want him in her sight anymore.

His face darkened further. In the prestigious company, he considered himself a figure of some standing. Being publicly humiliated in the employee cafeteria quickly fueled his anger…

“Don’t set your sights on my woman. No matter who you are, I’ll make sure you’re kicked out of this company. You’d better believe I have the power…”

“Give me a reason…”

Seeing the man directly target him, Xiao Yufan felt a surge of irritation. It seemed he was caught in the crossfire for no reason. Already not fond of the man, Xiao Yufan didn’t even bother to look at him properly.

“Even if Qing Luan doesn’t want to be my woman, she’s not for someone like you. I don’t want to hear any rumors about you two, or even if you have connections here, you won’t stay…”

“Oh? So you have such power… I’m curious, how exactly do you plan to get me out of here…”

“Getting you out is easy. If you don’t want to stay here, believe me, I can have you packing your bags today!”

“Enough! Aren’t you embarrassed enough? If you choose to stay here, I’ll leave instead…”

Seeing the tension between the two, Qing Luan tried to mediate, though it was clear she was siding with Xiao Yufan. Hearing this, the man’s expression turned even more venomous.

“You just wait…” With that, the man left, already plotting to ensure Xiao Yufan’s expulsion from the company…

The atmosphere in the staff cafeteria was tinged with ambiguity. Qing Luan’s captivating eyes were fixed on Xiao Yufan’s profile, and suddenly, she felt an intense curiosity about this man…

“Can’t you give us a little face in front of everyone, at least let us sit down first!” Xiao Yufan said, though he unceremoniously took a seat to Qing Luan’s right. She shifted slightly in the opposite direction, clearly still on guard.

“Shameless, rogue…” Qing Luan chided, having now witnessed the thickness of Xiao Yufan’s skin. Her coquettish demeanor made everyone swallow hard once more…

“Little enchantress…” Xiao Yufan muttered under his breath, suppressing the heat rising within him. This girl was truly alluring, especially with her voluptuous figure that seemed to captivate the soul.

“How do you know I’m a rogue? Have you been secretly watching me for a long time…”

Somehow, Xiao Yufan thoroughly enjoyed teasing this girl, perhaps because Yu Yihan and the other girl were watching nearby, making the sensation exceptionally thrilling.

Inhaling her faint fragrance, Xiao Yufan’s lips curled into an elegant smile as he slowly leaned closer to the figure that countless men yearned for, momentarily entranced…

At this moment, Qing Luan’s cherry lips parted slightly, looking incredibly red and sensual. The fragrant breath that escaped her lips carried an almost magical allure.

What a heart-stirring beauty…

Xiao Yufan’s throat dried as he involuntarily lowered his head, pausing just before closing the distance. The warm breath from Qing Luan’s lips brushed against his cheek like a spring breeze, making his heart itch with desire.

“Haven’t you seen enough…” Just as Xiao Yufan was about to make a mistake, Qing Luan’s lips moved slightly, her words snapping him back to reality…

“Of course not. Looking around, the world is filled with drizzle and Qing Luan, the moon leaning against the railing, her natural beauty outshining even the legendary beauties like Yang Yuhuan and Zhao Feiyan…”

He couldn’t help but sigh inwardly. Qing Luan’s ethereal beauty indeed gave off a stunning impression, and her looks were no less than any of the women around Xiao Yufan.

“At least you know how to appreciate beauty. I won’t hold your previous behavior against you…”

Qing Luan laughed, her beauty shining even brighter. The clinking of bowls and chopsticks soon followed, as the male employees of the company had never seen her display such charm.

“Luan’er, why are you eating here? Is this your way of experiencing life? Even if it is, with this annoying fly buzzing around, don’t you find it bothersome?”

Just as the ambiguous atmosphere was making Xiao Yufan lose himself, a sly voice came from behind, causing his brow to furrow slightly…

“Where I eat is none of your business. Whether others find it annoying or not, I don’t know, but you’re always lingering like a ghost!”

The warmth in Qing Luan’s eyes turned icy in an instant, her good mood shattered by the intruder…

“Luan’er, we’re engaged. By rights, you’re my fiancée. Don’t I have the right to ask about your affairs? Soon, we’ll be…”

“Get lost! Who’s your fiancée? That was my parents’ decision. Whether I marry or not is up to me. If you want me to be your woman, you’d better go do something worthwhile!”

Her voice was filled with strong emotion, and Qing Luan’s body trembled slightly, her eyes filled with disdain. She didn’t know how this man had convinced her parents, but she knew she had no feelings for him.

“If you agree to marry me, I’ll do anything for you…”

Clearly oblivious to the fleeting glint in Qing Luan’s eyes, the man seemed excited, ready to lay his heart bare. Unfortunately, Qing Luan’s attitude toward him made it clear there was no chance between them.

“Dream on…”

Without even looking up, Qing Luan coldly dismissed him. She had made it clear countless times that she had no feelings for this man, yet he clung to her like a stubborn parasite.

Xiao Yufan, who had been watching the exchange with interest, nearly laughed out loud. This girl was just too amusing. At the same time, he noticed the man’s face turning ashen…

“No matter how you feel about me, my heart will never change. I can wait for you to agree to be my woman…”

“I can tell you right now, don’t waste your feelings on me. You’ll get nothing from me. My marriage and love are my own decisions!”

Though Qing Luan had previously left some room for this man, today she suddenly felt angry, though she couldn’t quite pinpoint the reason. She simply didn’t want him in her sight anymore.

The man’s face darkened further. In the prestigious company, he considered himself a figure of some standing. Being publicly humiliated in the staff cafeteria quickly fueled his anger…

“Don’t set your sights on my woman. No matter who you are, I’ll make sure you’re kicked out of this company. You’d better believe I have the power to do so…”

“Give me a reason…”

Seeing the man directly target him, Xiao Yufan felt a surge of irritation. It seemed he was caught in the crossfire for no reason. Already not fond of this man, Xiao Yufan didn’t even bother to look at him properly.

“Even if Luan’er doesn’t want to be my woman, someone like you has no right to her. I don’t want to hear any rumors about you two, or even if you have connections in this company, you won’t be able to stay…”

“Oh? So you have such capabilities… I’m curious, how exactly do you plan to get me out of here…”

“Getting rid of you is simple. If you don’t want to stay here, believe me, I can have you packing your bags today!”

“Enough, aren’t you embarrassed enough? If you choose to stay here, I’ll leave instead…”

Seeing the tension between the two, Qing Luan stepped in to mediate, though it was clear she was siding with Xiao Yufan. Hearing this, the man’s expression turned even more venomous.

“You just wait…” With that, the man left, already plotting how to get Xiao Yufan out of the company…

The atmosphere in the employee cafeteria was thick with ambiguity. Qing Luan’s captivating eyes were firmly fixed on Xiao Yufan’s profile, and suddenly, she felt an intense curiosity about this man…

“Can’t you give us a little face in public, at least let us sit down first!” Xiao Yufan said, though he didn’t hesitate to sit down on Qing Luan’s right. She shifted slightly away, clearly still wary.

“Shameless, rogue…” Qing Luan muttered, having now witnessed the thickness of Xiao Yufan’s skin. Her coquettish demeanor made everyone swallow hard once again…

“Little enchantress…” Xiao Yufan cursed inwardly, trying to suppress the heat rising within him. This girl was truly alluring, especially her voluptuous figure, which had a mesmerizing effect.

“How do you know I’m a rogue? Have you been secretly watching me for a long time…” Xiao Yufan found himself enjoying the process of teasing her, perhaps because Yu Yihan and the other girl were watching nearby, making the sensation exceptionally thrilling.

Inhaling her faint fragrance, Xiao Yufan’s lips curled into an elegant smile as he slowly leaned closer to the figure that countless men yearned for. For a moment, he seemed utterly entranced…

At this moment, Qing Luan’s cherry lips parted slightly, looking incredibly red and sensual. The fragrant breath that escaped her lips carried an exotic allure, as if imbued with a strange magic.

What a heart-stirring beauty…

Xiao Yufan’s throat dried as he swallowed hard, his head involuntarily lowering. Just as he was about to make a mistake, Qing Luan’s lips moved slightly, and her words snapped him back to reality…

“Still not done looking?” Qing Luan’s voice was soft, but it was enough to bring Xiao Yufan to his senses.

“Of course not. Looking around, the gentle rain, the verdant phoenix, the crescent moon by the railing—all pale in comparison to your natural beauty…” Xiao Yufan couldn’t help but marvel inwardly. Qing Luan’s ethereal charm was truly stunning, and her beauty rivaled any woman by his side.

“At least you know how to appreciate beauty. I won’t hold your earlier behavior against you…” Qing Luan laughed, her mirth making her even more radiant. The clinking of dishes and utensils soon followed, as the male employees of the company had never seen her display such charm.

“Luan’er, why are you eating here? Is this your way of experiencing life? Even if it is, don’t you find it annoying with this fly buzzing around?” Just as the ambiguous atmosphere was making Xiao Yufan lose himself, a sinister voice came from behind, causing his brow to furrow slightly.

“Where I eat is none of your business. I don’t know if others find it annoying, but you’re always lurking around like a ghost!” The warmth in Qing Luan’s eyes turned icy in an instant, her good mood shattered by the newcomer.

“Luan’er, we’re engaged. By rights, you’re my fiancée. Don’t I have the right to care about your affairs? Soon, we’ll be…”

“Get lost! Who’s your fiancée? That was my parents’ decision. Whether I marry or not is up to me. If you want me to be your woman, you’d better do something about it!” Qing Luan’s voice was filled with strong emotion, her body trembling slightly, her eyes brimming with disdain. She didn’t know how this man had convinced her parents, but she knew she felt nothing for him.

“If you agree to marry me, I’ll do anything for you…” The man, oblivious to the fleeting glint in Qing Luan’s eyes, seemed excited, ready to lay his heart bare. Unfortunately, Qing Luan’s attitude made it clear that there was no chance for them.

“Dream on…” Qing Luan didn’t even look up, her voice cold. She had made it clear countless times that she had no feelings for this man, yet he clung to her like a stubborn parasite.

Xiao Yufan, who had been watching the exchange with interest, nearly laughed out loud. This girl was quite amusing. At the same time, he noticed the man’s face turning ashen.

“No matter how you feel about me, my heart will never change. I can wait for you to agree to be my woman…”

“I can tell you right now, don’t waste your feelings on me. You’ll get nothing from me. My marriage and love life are my own to decide!” Although Qing Luan had never liked this man, she had previously left some room for politeness. But today, she suddenly felt angry, though she wasn’t sure why. She just didn’t want him in her sight anymore.

The man’s face darkened further. At Glory Enterprises, he considered himself a figure of some standing. Being publicly humiliated in the employee cafeteria quickly fueled his anger.

“Don’t even think about making a move on my woman. No matter who you are, I’ll make sure you’re kicked out of Glory Enterprises. You’d better believe I have the power to do it…”

“Give me a reason…” Seeing the man directly target him, Xiao Yufan felt a surge of irritation. It seemed he was caught in the crossfire for no reason. He hadn’t even given the man a second glance.

“Even if Luan’er doesn’t want to be my woman, she’s not someone you can lay your hands on. I don’t want to hear any rumors about you two, or else, no matter what connections you have at Glory, you won’t be able to stay…”

“Oh? So you have that kind of power… I’m curious, how exactly do you plan to get me out of Glory?”

“Getting you out is easy. If you don’t want to stay here, I can make sure you’re packing your bags and leaving today!”

“Enough! Aren’t you embarrassed enough? If you choose to stay here, I’ll leave instead…” Qing Luan, seeing the tension between the two, tried to mediate. But it was clear to everyone that she was siding with Xiao Yufan. Hearing this, the man’s expression turned venomous.

“You just wait…” With that, the man left, already plotting how to get Xiao Yufan out of Glory…

For some reason, Xiao Yufan thoroughly enjoyed teasing her. Perhaps it was because Yu Han and Yi Han were watching nearby, making the entire situation thrillingly exciting.

Inhaling her faint, delicate fragrance, Xiao Yufan’s lips curved into a refined smile as he slowly leaned toward that figure so many men longed for, momentarily captivated.

At that moment, Qing Luan’s luscious cherry lips parted slightly, looking incredibly red and sensual. Her breath, fragrant like orchids and musk, carried a strange, enchanting power.

What a heart-stirring beauty…

Xiao Yufan’s throat moved dryly as he instinctively lowered his head. His forward motion paused slightly as Qing Luan’s warm breath gently brushed against his cheek, sending an irresistible itch through his heart.

“Have you had enough of staring yet…?” Just as Xiao Yufan was about to lose himself, Qing Luan’s lips moved slightly, and her words snapped him back to reality.

“Of course not. Looking around, none can rival your beauty. Even the legendary beauties of history pale in comparison…”

He couldn’t help but admire her sincerely. Indeed, Qing Luan possessed a graceful and otherworldly charm, undeniably stunning. Her beauty was unquestionably on par with any woman by Xiao Yufan’s side.

“I’m glad you appreciate beauty. I won’t hold our previous quarrel against you…”

Giggling, Qing Luan laughed with such charm that her beauty radiated in full bloom. Soon after, the clinking of bowls and chopsticks echoed around. The male employees had never seen her display such allure.

“Lu’er, why are you eating here? Is this some kind of life experience? Even if it is, having a fly buzzing around you, don’t you find it annoying?”

Just as the atmosphere between them became intoxicating, a suave voice came from behind Xiao Yufan, causing him to furrow his brows slightly.

“Do I need your permission to eat wherever I want? I don’t know about others being annoying, but you’re the one who keeps appearing like a ghost!”

Qing Luan’s warm expression instantly turned icy, her good mood completely shattered.

“Lu’er, we’re already engaged. By rights, you should be my fiancée. Don’t I at least have the right to know what you’re doing? After all, our wedding isn’t far off…”

The atmosphere in the employee cafeteria was tinged with ambiguity. Qing Luan’s captivating eyes were firmly fixed on Xiao Yufan’s profile, and suddenly, she felt an intense curiosity about this man…

“Can’t you give us a little face in public, at least let us sit down first!” Xiao Yufan said, though he unceremoniously took a seat to Qing Luan’s right. She, in turn, shifted slightly away, clearly still harboring some wariness.

“Shameless, rogue…” Qing Luan chided, having now witnessed the thickness of Xiao Yufan’s skin. Her coquettish demeanor caused everyone to swallow hard once more…

“Little enchantress…” Xiao Yufan muttered under his breath, trying to suppress the heat rising within him. This girl was truly alluring, especially with her voluptuous figure that seemed to captivate the soul.

“How do you know I’m a rogue? Have you been secretly watching me for a long time…”

Somehow, Xiao Yufan thoroughly enjoyed teasing this girl. Perhaps it was because Yu Yihan and the other girl were watching nearby, making the situation exceptionally thrilling.

Inhaling her faint, natural fragrance, Xiao Yufan’s lips curled into an elegant smile as he slowly leaned closer to the figure that countless men yearned for. For a moment, he seemed utterly entranced…

At this moment, Qing Luan’s cherry lips parted slightly, looking incredibly red and sensual. The fragrant breath that escaped her lips carried a strange, almost magical allure.

What a heart-stirring beauty…

Xiao Yufan’s throat felt dry as he involuntarily lowered his head, pausing just before his lips could meet hers. The warm breath from Qing Luan’s lips brushed against his cheek like a spring breeze, leaving him restless with desire.

“Haven’t you seen enough…” Just as Xiao Yufan was about to cross the line, Qing Luan’s lips moved slightly, her words snapping him back to reality…

“Of course not. Looking around, the gentle rain, the verdant phoenix, the moonlit beauty leaning on the railing—her natural grace outshines even the legendary beauties of old…”

Xiao Yufan couldn’t help but marvel inwardly. Qing Luan’s ethereal beauty was indeed breathtaking, and her looks were no less stunning than any of the women by his side.

“Well, at least you know how to appreciate beauty. I won’t hold your earlier behavior against you…”

Qing Luan laughed, her mirth causing her to sway like a blossoming flower, her beauty shining even brighter. The clinking of dishes soon followed, as the male employees of the company had never seen her display such charm before.

“Luan’er, what brings you here to eat? Is this your way of experiencing life? Even if it is, don’t you find it annoying to have a fly buzzing around you?”

Just as the暧昧 atmosphere was about to make Xiao Yufan lose himself, a sly voice came from behind, causing his brow to furrow slightly…

“Where I eat is none of your business. Whether others find it annoying or not, I don’t know, but you’re always lingering like a ghost!”

The warmth in Qing Luan’s expression turned icy in an instant, her good mood shattered by the intruder…

“Luan’er, we’re engaged. By rights, you’re my fiancée. Don’t I have the right to ask about your affairs? Soon, we’ll be…”

“Get lost! Who’s your fiancée? That was my parents’ decision. Whether I marry or not is up to me. If you want me to be your woman, you’d better go do something worthwhile!”

Her voice was filled with strong emotion as Qing Luan’s body trembled slightly, her eyes brimming with disdain. She didn’t know how this man had convinced her parents, but she knew she had no feelings for him.

“If you agree to marry me, I’ll do anything you ask…”

Clearly oblivious to the fleeting glint in Qing Luan’s eyes, the man seemed excited, almost ready to lay his heart bare. Unfortunately, Qing Luan’s attitude toward him made it clear that there was no possibility between them.

“Dream on…”

Without even looking up, Qing Luan coldly dismissed him. She had made it clear countless times that she had no feelings for this man, yet he clung to her like a stubborn parasite.

Xiao Yufan, who had been watching the exchange with interest, nearly laughed out loud. This girl was just too amusing. At the same time, he noticed the man’s face turning ashen…

“No matter how you feel about me, my heart will never change. I can wait for you to agree to be my woman…”

“I can tell you right now, don’t waste your feelings on me. You’ll get nothing from me. My marriage and love life are my own decisions!”

Though Qing Luan had never liked this man, she had previously left some room for politeness. But today, she suddenly felt angry, though she couldn’t quite pinpoint the reason. All she knew was that she didn’t want him in her sight any longer.

The man’s face darkened further. At Glorious Enterprise, he considered himself a figure of some standing. Being publicly humiliated in the employee cafeteria quickly fueled his anger…

“Don’t even think about making a move on my woman. No matter who you are, I’ll make sure you’re kicked out of Glorious Enterprise. You’d better believe I have the power to do it…”

“Give me a reason…”

Seeing the man directly target him, Xiao Yufan felt a surge of irritation. It seemed he was caught in the crossfire for no reason. Already not fond of the man, Xiao Yufan didn’t even bother to look at him properly.

“Even if Luan’er doesn’t want to be my woman, she’s not someone you can lay your hands on. I don’t want to hear any rumors about you two, or even if you have connections at Glorious, you won’t be able to stay…”

“Oh? So you have that kind of power… I’m curious, though, how exactly do you plan to get me out of Glorious…”

“Getting you out is simple. If you don’t want to stay here, believe me, I can have you packing your bags today!”

“Enough! Aren’t you embarrassed enough? If you choose to stay here, I’ll leave instead…”

Seeing the tension between the two, Qing Luan stepped in to mediate, though it was clear to everyone that she was siding with Xiao Yufan. Hearing this, the man’s expression turned even more venomous.

“You just wait…” With that, the man left, already plotting how to get Xiao Yufan out of Glorious…

Her voice trembled with emotion. Qing Luan’s delicate frame quivered slightly, her eyes filled with disdain. She didn’t know how this man had convinced her parents, but she was certain she had no feelings for him whatsoever.

“If you agree to marry me, I’ll do anything for you…”

Blind to the flash of coldness in Qing Luan’s eyes, the man’s excitement grew, as if he were ready to offer his very heart. Unfortunately, his persistence only ensured that there was no possibility between them.

The atmosphere in the employee cafeteria was tinged with ambiguity. Qing Luan’s captivating eyes were fixed intently on Xiao Yufan’s profile, and suddenly, she felt an overwhelming curiosity about this man…

“Can’t you give us a little face in public, at least let us sit down first!” Xiao Yufan said, though he didn’t hesitate to sit down on Qing Luan’s right. She shifted slightly to the other side, clearly still somewhat guarded.

“Shameless, rogue…” Qing Luan chided, having now witnessed the thickness of Xiao Yufan’s skin. Her coquettish demeanor made everyone swallow hard once again…

“Little enchantress…” Xiao Yufan cursed inwardly, trying to suppress the heat rising within him. This girl was truly alluring, especially her voluptuous figure, which had a mesmerizing effect.

“How do you know I’m a rogue? Have you been secretly watching me for a long time…”

Somehow, Xiao Yufan thoroughly enjoyed teasing this girl, perhaps because Yu Yihan and the other woman were watching nearby, making the sensation exceptionally thrilling.

Inhaling her faint fragrance, Xiao Yufan’s lips curled into an elegant smile as he slowly leaned closer to the figure that countless men yearned for, momentarily entranced…

At this moment, Qing Luan’s cherry lips parted slightly, looking incredibly red and sensual. The fragrant breath she exhaled carried an unusual, almost magical allure.

What a heart-stirring beauty…

Xiao Yufan’s throat tightened as he involuntarily lowered his head, pausing slightly as Qing Luan’s warm breath brushed his cheek like a spring breeze, leaving him restless.

“Haven’t you seen enough…” Just as Xiao Yufan was about to make a mistake, Qing Luan’s lips moved slightly, her words snapping him back to reality…

“Of course not. Looking around, the gentle rain and Qing Luan, the moon by the railing, her natural beauty outshines even the legendary beauties of old…”

He couldn’t help but sigh inwardly. Indeed, Qing Luan possessed a pure and ethereal charm that was truly stunning, and her beauty was unmatched by any woman around Xiao Yufan.

“At least you know how to appreciate beauty. I won’t hold your earlier behavior against you…”

Qing Luan laughed, her laughter as enchanting as her beauty, and the clinking of dishes and chopsticks soon followed. The male employees of the company had never seen her display such charm.

“Luan’er, why are you eating here? Is this your way of experiencing life? Even if it is, don’t you find it annoying with this fly buzzing around?”

Just as the ambiguous atmosphere was making Xiao Yufan lose himself, a sly voice came from behind, causing his brow to furrow slightly…

“Where I eat is none of your business. Whether others find it annoying or not, I don’t know, but you’re always lingering like a ghost!”

The warmth in Qing Luan’s expression turned icy in an instant, her good mood shattered by the intruder…

“Luan’er, we’re engaged. By rights, you’re my fiancée. Don’t I have the right to ask about your affairs? Soon, we’ll be…”

“Get lost… Who’s your fiancée? That was my parents’ decision. Whether I marry or not is up to me. If you want me to be your woman, you’d better do something about it!”

Her voice trembled with emotion, and Qing Luan’s body quivered slightly, her eyes filled with disdain. She didn’t know how this man had convinced her parents, but she knew she had no feelings for him.

“If you agree to marry me, I’ll do anything for you…”

Clearly oblivious to the glint in Qing Luan’s eyes, the man seemed excited, ready to lay his heart bare. Unfortunately, Qing Luan’s attitude towards him made any possibility between them impossible.

“Dream on…”

Without looking up, Qing Luan coldly dismissed him. She had made it clear countless times that she had no feelings for this man, yet he clung to her like a stubborn parasite.

Xiao Yufan, who had been watching with interest, nearly laughed out loud. This girl was just too amusing. At the same time, he noticed the man’s face turning livid…

“No matter how you feel about me, my heart will never change. I can wait for you to agree to be my woman…”

“I can tell you right now, don’t waste your feelings on me. You’ll get nothing from me. My marriage and love are my own decisions!”

Though Qing Luan had never liked this man, she had previously left some room for politeness. But today, she suddenly felt angry, though she wasn’t sure why. She just didn’t want him in her sight anymore.

His face darkened further. In the illustrious company, he considered himself a figure of some standing. Being humiliated in the employee cafeteria quickly fueled his anger…

“Don’t get any ideas about my woman. No matter who you are, I’ll make sure you’re kicked out of this company. You’d better believe I have the power to do it…”

“Give me a reason…”

Seeing the man directly target him, Xiao Yufan felt a surge of irritation. It seemed he was caught in the crossfire for no reason. He hadn’t even spared the man a glance before.

“Even if Luan’er doesn’t want to be my woman, she’s not someone you can lay your hands on. I don’t want to hear any rumors about you two, or even if you have connections in this company, I’ll make sure you’re gone…”

“Oh? So you have that kind of power… I’m just curious, how exactly do you plan to get me out of here…”

“Getting you out is simple. If you don’t want to stay here, I can make sure you pack up and leave today!”

“Enough, aren’t you embarrassed enough? If you choose to stay here, I’ll leave instead…”

Seeing the tension between the two, Qing Luan stepped in to mediate, though it was clear she was siding with Xiao Yufan. Hearing this, the man’s expression turned even more venomous.

“You just wait…” With that, the man left, already plotting how to get Xiao Yufan out of the company…

Without even looking up, Qing Luan coldly replied. She had made her position clear countless times—she had no feelings for him. Yet, he clung on like a parasite, impossible to shake off.

Xiao Yufan, who had been watching the exchange with amusement, nearly laughed out loud. This girl was truly entertaining. At the same time, he noticed the man’s face darkening instantly.

“No matter how you feel about me, my heart will never change. I can wait for the day you accept me as your man.”

“I can give you a clear answer right now—stop wasting your emotions on me. You won’t get anything from me. My marriage and love belong to me to decide!”

Although Qing Luan had previously shown some restraint, today she felt particularly irritated, even if she couldn’t quite understand why. She simply didn’t want this man to appear in her sight ever again.

His face grew even darker. Within Huisheng Enterprise, the man considered himself a figure of some status. To be publicly humiliated in the staff cafeteria only fueled his rage…

“Don’t even think about making a move on my woman. No matter who you are, I’ll make sure you’re out of Huisheng Enterprise. Believe me when I say that…”

“Then give me a reason…”

Seeing the man suddenly target him, Xiao Yufan felt a surge of annoyance. He hadn’t even looked at the guy, yet he was dragged into this mess. Xiao Yufan didn’t even bother to glance at him.

“Even if Lu’er refuses to be with me, she’s not someone like you can ever touch. I don’t want to hear any rumors about you two. Even if you have connections in Huisheng, I can still get you fired.”

“Oh? So this brother actually has such power? I’m just curious—how exactly do you plan to get me out of Huisheng?”

“Do you think it’s hard to get rid of you? If you don’t want to stay, I can have you packing your things and gone by tonight!”

“Enough! Do you want to embarrass yourself even more? If you insist on staying, I’ll leave instead!”

Seeing the tension rise between the two, Qing Luan tried to mediate, though anyone could see that she clearly favored Xiao Yufan. Hearing her words, the man’s expression turned even more venomous.

“Just wait…” he spat out before leaving, already plotting how to get rid of Xiao Yufan from Huisheng Enterprise…