Under the provocation of that man, Jiang Rou was already more furious. Previously, when this man was pursuing her, he had at least maintained some decorum. Now, keeping her distance from someone like him had clearly been the wisest decision…
“If you dare touch her, I swear I’ll make sure you die a humiliating death!”
Xiao Yufan’s eyebrows furrowed. He had completely lost patience with this kind of clingy scum. If it weren’t for the crowd around them, he would have tossed this trash out already—how could he allow such arrogance to go unchecked?
“What exactly is your relationship with her? Don’t get yourself involved for someone you don’t even know—it’s not worth it!”
Repeatedly interrupted by Xiao Yufan, that man could no longer contain his anger. In his eyes, Xiao Yufan was just another meddler, someone who shouldn’t be able to do anything to him if simply ignored. But now, things clearly weren’t going as he had expected…
“He’s my boyfriend…”
Before Xiao Yufan could speak, Jiang Rou’s soft voice rang out. Looking into her eyes, Xiao Yufan saw a hint of pleading—she clearly didn’t want him to expose her lie. Faced with her gentle gaze, he could only clear his throat uncomfortably.
Yu Yihan and Tian Xuan exchanged glances, their expressions carrying a hint of mild disapproval. This rogue had once again gotten himself involved with another girl, and his taste seemed to be becoming increasingly refined—and more troublesome—by the day…
“Your boyfriend?!” That man nearly exploded. He had been chasing Jiang Rou for so long, yet he had never heard of this woman having a boyfriend. He hadn’t even seen her getting close to any other guy.
“Got a problem with that? Keep yapping and I’ll throw you out myself!”
Now Xiao Yufan at least had a reason to toss this person out. Before the man could even open his mouth again, Xiao Yufan grabbed him by the collar and hurled him outside. The man flew through the air in a perfect arc before crashing heavily to the ground.
“He just threw him out like that?”
Everyone’s mouths twitched in shock. This man was too damn bold—he actually tossed someone out without hesitation. What if he had broken something?
“Much quieter now!” Xiao Yufan dusted off his hands and glanced around. Meeting the gazes of Yu Yihan and the others, he shrugged sheepishly. Better not to explain—otherwise, it would only make things worse…
After Brother Liu was thrown out, the few young men nearby immediately rushed over to him. No one dared to lay a finger on Xiao Yufan. Come on, even their leader had been tossed out like garbage—what were they even?
Jiang Rou had long since grown accustomed to this. She had already witnessed Xiao Yufan’s strength back at the restaurant. Seeing him in action again stirred something unusual in her heart. However, when she glanced at the several beauties behind him, her mood dimmed slightly.
“Thank you…” This was already the second time Xiao Yufan had come to her rescue. Jiang Rou could only express her gratitude with those two words. At the same time, she felt uneasy, wondering whether her earlier words might have upset Xiao Yufan.
“Saving a beauty in distress is only natural. If possible, please allow me—”
Before Xiao Yufan could finish, he suddenly felt a sharp pinch on the soft flesh of his waist. Slightly turning his head, he caught sight of Yu Yihan’s smiling profile, though her delicate face bore a tinge of mock displeasure.
“Ahem, I still have some important matters to attend to, so I’ll take my leave first. Here’s my phone number. If that creep dares to bother you again, just let me know—I’ll handle it!”
After all, helping someone in need meant seeing it through to the end. If that scumbag dared to target Jiang Rou again, he couldn’t just turn a blind eye. Of course, why he left his contact number was probably something both he and Yu Yihan already understood…
“Coward…” Watching Xiao Yufan leave under Yu Yihan’s ‘coercion,’ Jiang Rou couldn’t help but laugh. Even without makeup, her smile was enough to catch many eyes, especially the gentle sway of her curves that stirred hearts.
“Xiaorou, is that really your boyfriend? He’s so handsome! Where did you meet him? Introduce him to me!”
The woman who had been with Jiang Rou earlier suddenly appeared from nowhere, her eyes sparkling as she stared at Xiao Yufan’s retreating figure. By any standard, Xiao Yufan was the prince every woman dreamed of…
“Stop daydreaming. He already has a girlfriend. Didn’t you see how close those women behind him were to him? And they’re all so beautiful!”
Jiang Rou’s voice was barely a whisper, gradually fading into silence. Her delicate fingers tightened around the business card in her hand. She didn’t know why, but seeing Xiao Yufan again had stirred something in her heart that had been dormant for twenty years…
“Our Xiaorou is beautiful too. There are countless men who would kill to be with you…”
“You again… Don’t tell me it wasn’t you who told them I’d be here? You know what he’s like—why would you push me into this mess!”
Suddenly recalling something, Jiang Rou poked the woman’s forehead with her jade-like finger, her lips curling into a teasing frown. She knew that the appearance of that scumbag was no coincidence—it must have been this best friend of hers who had leaked the information…
“I didn’t expect him to be so despicable! Before, when he was pursuing you, wasn’t he always gentle? Sure, he’s a bit of a womanizer, but he could definitely give you the life you want. Oh please, forgive me just this once…”
“Fine, fine. I give up. Just promise me this is the last time, okay? I don’t want anything to do with that creep ever again. We’re just not on the same path. And even if I wanted to succeed, I would never sell my soul. I’ve told you this a hundred times!”
Jiang Rou’s heart softened instantly. She knew her friend meant well. Sure, that creep was a bit too flirtatious, but he was rich and powerful. If she really managed to land someone like him, half of her dream of becoming a star would already be realized.
Of course, Xiao Yufan had no idea any of this was happening. Under the suspicious gazes of the women around him, he felt a sudden pang of guilt. If he didn’t come up with a good excuse soon, he’d definitely be sleeping alone tonight…
“Me and that girl Jiang Rou? We’re really nothing. Just met once. Jia Yao can vouch for me…”
Pausing mid-step, Xiao Yufan glanced at the slender figures of the women surrounding him before continuing. But before he could finish, he was met with a barrage of eye-rolls. Sensing the futility of further explanation, he wisely shut his mouth. Even if he turned black into white, Yu Yihan and the others wouldn’t believe him anyway…
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