Xiao Yufan’s sudden appearance made Cheng Jingran’s heart skip a beat. Although in the south the Cheng family was a mighty dragon, in Beijing, the real local god was Sima Jia. Moreover, those who truly understood the Sima family’s foundation knew just how terrifying their background was…
“You should be gentler with women. No wonder Senior Beauty Liu isn’t interested in you at all with your roughness…”
Approaching slowly, Xiao Yufan’s smile appeared very warm, yet in Cheng Jingran’s eyes, it was an unusual mockery. Facing this mockery, Cheng Jingran couldn’t even muster the will to retaliate.
“Chairman of Glory Enterprise, the young master of the Sima family, are you here for pleasure too? Or are you also interested in this chess piece from the Liu family…”
Although Cheng Jingran felt some fear toward Xiao Yufan, it didn’t mean he had no pride. Glancing at Liu Man, whose face had slightly flushed, his tone turned sharp. When she heard the word “pleasure,” Liu Man bit her lip tightly.
“If it weren’t for the fact that you’re still useful to me, you wouldn’t even have the qualification to stand before me and speak. I’ve already told you before—my woman is off-limits to you!”
Xiao Yufan furrowed his brow, his smile turning slightly sinister. Ultimately, Liu Man was still his woman—he would not allow anyone else to touch her, even if this woman was merely his plaything…
“The Liu and Cheng families have had an agreement all along. It’s laughable for you to claim Liu Man as your woman. If that’s the case, she should be my woman instead!”
Cheng Jingran didn’t back down one bit. His lips twitched fiercely as he curled them into a mocking arc, appearing so arrogant.
“Annoying. Don’t treat your petty resources as something to boast about. Let me tell you plainly now—Liu Man is my woman. If you want to play games, I’ll be happy to entertain you…”
Xiao Yufan’s expression turned slightly amused. In his eyes, this Cheng family member was nothing special. On this Beijing turf, Cheng Jingran simply didn’t have the capital to act recklessly in front of him. If given the chance, he wouldn’t mind keeping the Cheng family’s young master from the south here permanently…
“You really think you’re the local bully now. I’d like to see how far Glory Enterprise can go!”
“That’s none of your concern. The achievements of Glory are far beyond what you can imagine. Don’t think that just because you’ve connected with the Beijing Club, I won’t dare touch you!”
A cold aura flashed briefly across Xiao Yufan’s face. He was clearly starting to feel anger. If Cheng Jingran still couldn’t sense the danger and continued his provocations, he would definitely make him leave something behind.
Feeling that oppressive aura, Cheng Jingran didn’t say anything else. He merely let out a cold snort and strode toward the door…
He firmly believed that Glory Enterprise wouldn’t last long, even with the Sima family’s backing. After all, the entire Sima clan had more than just the lineage of Sima Lingyu calling the shots.
The large office was left with only the two of them now. Liu Hua’s heavy breathing sounded so clear. She didn’t even dare to lift her head, afraid that meeting Xiao Yufan’s gaze would make her forget to hate him…
“I just don’t want a woman dragged into men’s games, especially not such a charming beauty. However, our game hasn’t ended yet!”
Gently lifting Liu Hua’s delicate, jade-like chin, Xiao Yufan raised his eyebrows slightly. Looking at the graceful and elegant beauty before him, he suddenly felt a flicker of tenderness, but this feeling vanished as quickly as it had appeared.
Xiao Yufan’s sudden appearance made Cheng Jingran’s heart skip a beat. Although the Cheng family was a formidable force in the south, in Beijing, the Situ family was the true local power. Those who truly understood the depth of the Situ family’s influence knew just how terrifying their background was…
“Be gentle with women. Your roughness is probably why the beautiful Miss Liu has no interest in you…”
Striding forward, Xiao Yufan’s smile appeared warm and friendly, but to Cheng Jingran, it felt like a subtle mockery. Yet, faced with this mockery, he couldn’t muster any anger.
“The chairman of Brilliant Enterprise, the young master of the Situ family, here for some fun too? Or are you also interested in the pawn from the Liu family…”
Though Cheng Jingran felt some fear toward Xiao Yufan, it didn’t mean he was without temper. Glancing at the slightly flushed Liu Mian, his voice turned sharp. When the word “fun” was mentioned, Liu Mian bit her lip tightly.
“If it weren’t for the fact that you still have some use, you wouldn’t even be qualified to stand here and speak to me. My woman is not someone you can lay your hands on. I’ve told you this before!”
Xiao Yufan frowned, his smile turning cold. Liu Mian was, after all, his woman, and he wouldn’t allow anyone else to touch her, even if she was merely a plaything to him…
“The Liu family and the Cheng family had an agreement. Saying Liu Mian is your woman is quite laughable. If that’s the case, she should be my woman!”
Cheng Jingran didn’t back down, his lips curling into a defiant smirk, exuding arrogance.
“Enough of your noise. Don’t flaunt your meager capital as if it’s something to boast about. Let me make it clear: Liu Mian is my woman. If you want to play, I’ll be your opponent…”
Xiao Yufan’s expression turned playful. In his eyes, this member of the Cheng family was nothing special. In Beijing, Cheng Jingran had no right to act arrogantly in front of him. If given the chance, he wouldn’t mind keeping the young master of the southern Cheng family here…
“You really think you’re the local boss here? I wonder how long Brilliant Enterprise can last!”
“That’s none of your concern. What Brilliant can achieve is far beyond your imagination. Don’t think that just because you’ve connected with the Beijing Club, I won’t dare to touch you!”
A cold aura flashed briefly as Xiao Yufan’s anger began to rise. If Cheng Jingran continued to be obstinate, he would make sure the man left something behind.
Feeling the oppressive atmosphere, Cheng Jingran didn’t say anything more. He merely snorted and walked toward the door…
He believed that Brilliant Enterprise wouldn’t last long. Even with the support of the Situ family, there were still significant limitations. After all, the entire Situ family wasn’t solely controlled by Situ Lingyu’s branch.
The spacious office was now left with only two people. Liu Mian’s heavy breathing was clearly audible. She didn’t dare to look up, afraid that meeting Xiao Yufan’s gaze would make her forget her hatred for him…
“I just don’t want a woman to be caught up in men’s games, especially such a charming beauty. But our game isn’t over yet…”
Gently lifting Liu Mian’s snow-white chin, Xiao Yufan’s brow arched slightly. Looking at the elegant woman before him, he felt a fleeting sense of pity, but it vanished almost instantly.
No matter how exceptional this woman was, she had hurt him once, and Xiao Yufan wouldn’t give her a second chance to do so again. In his eyes, Liu Mian was still just a pawn of the Liu family, or perhaps a pitiful sacrifice…
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