In just two short days, Xiao Yufan’s mood had relaxed unprecedentedly, but just as he was preparing to return, Mateng’s call arrived right on schedule.
“You’re really a carefree boss! When can I also take a trip? Having a young beauty by my side sounds so exciting!”
Mateng’s tone sounded particularly lewd. Perhaps due to their close relationship, he was one of the few who dared to be so relaxed in front of Xiao Yufan.
“Just wait until Huizhang breaks free from Beijing’s constraints, and I’ll give you all a proper vacation. If I keep making Miss Mu Qing wait anxiously, I won’t be able to handle the consequences!”
Xiao Yufan teased. Thinking about Mu Qing, whom he hadn’t seen in a while, another graceful image involuntarily surfaced in his mind. He wondered how she was doing now.
“You’re now a prominent figure in Beijing; naturally, you have your own responsibilities. I believe Qing’er will understand.”
“Once this busy period passes, I’ll personally visit to apologize. Just don’t throw me out, okay? By the way, back to business—calling me this early in the morning, you’re not just looking for a chat, are you?”
“I wouldn’t dare disturb your blissful life without a reason. It’s just that a few days ago, you asked me to keep an eye on that guy Cheng Jingran.”
“So, he’s made a move?”
Xiao Yufan’s eyebrows subtly furrowed, his lips curling into a cold smirk. He had absolutely no fondness for anyone from the Cheng family in the south. Since Cheng had dared to oppose him at the financial summit, he was determined to make the man understand—this was Beijing, not the Chengs’ territory in the south.
“A few days ago, he made contact with the Beijing Club, and today he acted. However, his target wasn’t Huizhang, but Miss Liu’s company.”
“That’s all he’s capable of—going after women. I’m impressed he could even think of such a thing. Just keep watching him. Huizhang won’t make any moves for now.”
His voice suddenly turned icy cold. Even though to Xiao Yufan, Liu Man was merely a pawn, she was not someone Cheng Jingran could ever touch. Since this guy was so eager to join their game, how could he possibly disappoint him?
“Alright, I’ll continue observing Cheng Jingran and the Beijing Club. I hope they don’t go too far.”
After hanging up, Xiao Yufan’s furrowed brows slowly relaxed. Cheng Jingran wasn’t that stupid after all—he had managed to connect with the Beijing Club. He must have learned about Xiao Yufan’s identity, but this made things even more interesting.
“Boss Fan, did something happen to Huizhang…”
Qingluan, noticing Xiao Yufan’s expression, sensed something immediately. Her heart involuntarily quickened. She didn’t want Huizhang and Fengyun to clash so soon—it would leave her with no time to buffer the impact.
“Don’t worry. Until your brother is certain about our relationship, he won’t act recklessly. This time, it’s just some clueless people trying to play with me.”
Xiao Yufan smiled, a flash of coldness flickering in his eyes. Although Liu Man was only nominally “his woman,” she wasn’t someone just anyone could touch. Whether it was a Cheng family heir or the Cheng family itself, Xiao Yufan wouldn’t flinch.
“It must be about Miss Liu, right? Other than Huizhang’s business or women-related issues, there’s hardly anything else that could make you so cautious and set off your sensitive nerves.”
Yu Yihan said with a half-smile, watching Xiao Yufan’s slightly evasive gaze. A faint smile curved her lips, and even Xiao Yufan found himself at a loss—sometimes, a woman’s intuition could be downright terrifying.
“Hey, since when did Boss Fan hook up with Big Miss Liu? How come I didn’t know? Did we gain another sister…”
Qin Menglu, who hadn’t slept all night, had just closed her pretty eyes in exhaustion, but upon hearing Yu Yihan’s words, she opened them again, looking at Xiao Yufan with a strange expression.
Coughing dryly, Xiao Yufan didn’t say much. If he told these girls now that Liu Man was his fiancée, would they instantly rebel? Although he had absolutely no interest in this absurd love arrangement.
From their very first encounter, Xiao Yufan had held no interest in this woman who exuded arrogance from her bones. If it weren’t for her looks, which rivaled those of Lin Jiayao and others, he wouldn’t even have bothered to look.
But now, he really wanted to play with the Cheng family member. He was curious to see what kind of “surprise” this woman could bring him.
In Beijing’s business circles, Liu Man was undoubtedly a career woman. The independent software development company she founded had revenues far exceeding those of similar companies. Combined with her angelic beauty, many people gradually became familiar with her.
In a way, she was indeed slightly stronger than Xiao Yufan, as she had built everything purely through her own efforts, without relying on the Liu family’s connections at all. However, she overlooked one thing—sometimes luck itself was also part of strength.
“Even as a pawn, you must assess whether you have the qualifications. If you’re determined to completely revive the stagnant Liu family, you must be prepared for the consequences.”
Xiao Yufan murmured softly. Thinking about that flawless, delicate face, his heart involuntarily quickened. Would conquering a woman like her be an incredibly thrilling experience?
Of course, in Xiao Yufan’s eyes, all he wanted from Liu Man was her body. From the very beginning, this woman had never entered his heart. Since she had forced him to endure a year of hellish determination, she should pay the price accordingly.
A cold, sinister aura radiated from him. Only Yu Yihan knew its source. Suddenly, she felt a pang of emotion—if she hadn’t entered this man’s heart back then, would their fate have passed each other by?
“You should feel lucky, for no other woman will ever make me act this way again. Of course, before that, I will personally eliminate that annoying fly for you…”
A playful smirk curled his lips. Thinking about the events about to unfold, he felt inexplicably excited. Southern Cheng, Beijing Club—this performance would surely be quite entertaining…
“Let’s go. We’ve had our fun and played enough. I think my mood has been somewhat relieved.”
Turning around, looking at the beautiful faces of the girls, Xiao Yufan felt a sense of satisfaction. No matter when, there would always be Yu Yihan and others by his side—he was never alone…
Nodding gently, the girls said nothing more. Sensing Xiao Yufan’s unusual mood, they unusually remained quiet, accustomed to silently accompanying this man, their every smile and glance deeply connected to him.
Time passed peacefully, and thankfully, they hadn’t missed each other…
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