"Mmm..."
The girl nervously scratched her cheek. "Um, my computer suddenly broke down, and my assignment is due Monday, so I wanted to borrow your laptop."
Among their classmates, and even in their entire year.
Wen Tingxue was the fastest at drawing.
Often, while others were still struggling to finish their assignments, she had already completed hers.
So, generally, those who were closer to her would ask Wen Tingxue to borrow her laptop.
Their relationship was decent, but now she was, after all, a young lady of the Han family.
The girl felt a bit anxious.
Wen Tingxue looked at her eyes, slightly red from worry, and nodded. "Sure, just go to my dorm and get it. I'll send you the password later."
The computer lab was closed on Saturdays and Sundays.
If she went to an internet cafe, many software programs would need to be re-downloaded.
Besides, drawing took a long time. She couldn't possibly stay overnight at an internet cafe.
Wen Tingxue couldn't bear to see a young girl in such a predicament.
"Thank you! Thank you!" The girl was almost in tears of joy.
Wen Tingxue shook her head and said, "It's nothing. But there's one thing: you can draw, but you absolutely must not touch my stuff."
"Don't worry!" the girl promised repeatedly. "I absolutely won't touch anything else."
-
Meanwhile, at the boxing gym.
On the ring, Yu Wenli, clad in boxing gear, was sparring with his coach, his body slick with sweat.
His movements were fierce and fast, his gaze like a knife, making even the coach want to dodge.
When Napa pushed Fu Yushen in, the owner complained with a headache, "Sir, this is the last coach. What's your friend's background? He's so good at fighting."
Fu Yushen smiled faintly. "He has fire in his heart; just let him release it."
The owner said, "But that fire is too big."
Fu Yushen raised his hand, and Napa immediately placed a card in his palm.
It was unclear how he did it.
When he handed it to the owner, it was already held between two fingers.
A very潇洒 (xiāosǎ - elegant and unconstrained) move.
Especially with his handsome hands.
The owner was momentarily lost in thought for two seconds.
"Everyone worked hard today. Let's take a break for the next few days."
"Certainly!" The owner happily accepted the card.
Anyone who had interacted with Fu Yushen knew that "Master Fu" was always generous.
After all, the Fu family had so much money. Even if his legs were crippled, he was still the eldest young master of the Fu family.
He still possessed wealth that he could never spend in a lifetime.
"Master Fu, what's going on with your young friend? Did he have a breakup?" the owner couldn't help but gossip.
Fu Yushen tapped the armrest with one hand, smiling without answering.
The owner wisely asked no further questions.
After the last remaining coach was defeated, Yu Wenli jumped off the ring and began to vent his frustration on the punching bag.
Fu Yushen gestured for everyone to leave and then pushed his wheelchair to his side.
"Are you angry with yourself, or with me?" he asked directly, resting his left hand on his head.
Yu Wenli, his face covered in sweat, glanced at him. The youthful sharpness radiated to its peak at this moment.
"What do you think?" The cold, hard words expressed his absolute dissatisfaction.
Fu Yushen's left index and middle fingers rested on his temples. Hearing this, he lightly tapped twice and smiled.
"I think both."
The girl he loved had encountered trouble, and he, as her boyfriend, could only watch as others helped solve it.
Given his personality, he must be extremely frustrated right now.
More specifically, the young girl used to depend on him. Now, there were plenty of people more capable than him; it was no wonder he couldn't stand it.
"Hmph."
Yu Wenli delivered a heavy punch to the punching bag.
With a dull thud, he sneered, "Don't think I don't know how this happened."
Fu Yushen raised an eyebrow indifferently. "So? It has already happened, you..."
The punch landed unexpectedly.
Fu Yushen was completely knocked to the ground.
A red, swollen mark, appearing somewhat disheveled but not unattractive, appeared on his face, which was as gentle as jade.
Yu Wenli looked down at him condescendingly, his voice icy. "You shouldn't have touched her."
Fu Yushen spat out blood without changing his expression. His blood-stained lips added a hint of allure.
"I did it for her own good," he explained leisurely, propping himself up on his elbows.
Yu Wenli let out a scoff. "You did it for yourself, didn't you?"
Fu Yushen did not deny it, simply saying, "With the status of Miss Han, whether you enter entertainment or help me seize power in the future, at least she will have an extra layer of security, won't she?"
At this moment, he did not hide his ambition at all.
He was like a wolf poised to strike.
There was no understanding in his eyes, only endless calculation.
Yu Wenli suddenly leaned down, his right hand, freed from the boxing glove, was pale from sweat, but he still fiercely gripped Fu Yushen's collar, demanding through gritted teeth.
"Why didn't you discuss it with me beforehand? How can you guarantee success?! If you fail, do you know the consequences?!"
With that, another punch landed.
Even without the boxing glove, his strength was still considerable.
Fu Yushen spat out another mouthful of blood, but his expression remained calm and justified.
"Didn't we succeed?" he asked calmly.
Yu Wenli, unable to comprehend, let go of him. "Madman."
Fu Yushen casually lay on the ground, staring at the ceiling and asking, "Even if I had discussed it with you beforehand, would you have agreed?"
"You wouldn't have," he answered for him. "Not only would you not have, but you would have tried to stop me by any means."
"So you gambled her reputation on it?!" Yu Wenli was so angry that his veins bulged.
Fu Yushen shook his head. "No, I knew we would win. The Han family would definitely adopt her as their goddaughter."
"Why?" Yu Wenli frowned. "Do you know something?"
Fu Yushen rested his hands behind his head, gazing at the sunlight outside the window, remaining silent.
When he was quiet, he looked like a painting.
Yu Wenli gradually calmed down.
Although this move was risky, Fu Yushen had already made it, and the results were excellent.
Just as he had said.
Wen Tingxue blushed and touched her ear. "Shall we go in later?"
Lu Youran nodded vigorously, then a spark of inspiration struck her. "I heard this restaurant has a glass greenhouse. Shall we go see it?"
Fu Ran immediately took out his phone. "I'll arrange it."
This hotel was not very tall.
The rooftop was a place for coffee. The owner, with his unique taste, had deliberately divided half the space to create a glass greenhouse.
It was planted with roses and quickly became a major feature of the restaurant.
Many couples chose it as a place to confess their love or propose.
However, under normal circumstances, the glass greenhouse could be viewed but not entered.
Unless you had a strong connection.
Clearly, Fu Ran had a good relationship with the owner.
After the call ended, the owner personally came to lead the way.
They were taken directly to the top floor through a special passage.
The architectural style of the greenhouse leaned towards European, with white as the dominant color besides the glass.
This made the red roses filling the room appear even more vibrant.
Especially at noon, the glass house bathed in golden sunlight and the roses were truly as beautiful as a painting.
Upon entering, a strong floral fragrance wafted through, but it was unexpectedly not cloying or overwhelming.
"Wow!"
Lu Youran dashed into the sea of flowers, sniffing here and looking there.
In the scattered golden sunlight, she was like a sprite.
"This is too enjoyable! It's so warm, sleeping here, even dreams would be fragrant!"
Dreams would be fragrant?
Wen Tingxue and Jiao Yutong couldn't help but giggle.
Lu Youran pursed her lips and turned back. "Don't laugh, don't you think it's beautiful and romantic?"
Jiao Yutong said, "I only think it's expensive and time-consuming."
Lu Youran: "..."
Lu Youran: "You're such a romance killer."
Jiao Yutong shrugged. "I'm just telling the truth. It looks good, but it's troublesome and expensive to maintain. It's better to do something else."
"Like what?" Lu Youran asked curiously.
Jiao Yutong answered without hesitation, "Make money."
Wen Tingxue did not participate in their conversation. She quietly pulled Yu Wenli to a corner.
"Are you in a bad mood?"
The young girl twisted her hands together, looking at him with concern.
Yu Wenli stroked her head and asked with a smile, "Why do you say that?"
"Intuition."
Although he appeared normal.
No different from usual.
But her sixth sense told her he was unhappy.
Yu Wenli gently rubbed her head with his hand.
The friction of his fingers against her hair and scalp sent a tingling sensation.
Wen Tingxue's whole body felt electric, and her eyes became moist.
"No."
After a few seconds of silence, he denied it with a smile.
He was indeed holding back some anger, but he had already vented most of it in the boxing gym.
Besides, he was angry with himself, not with her.
There was no need to make her unhappy too.
"Really?"
Her dewy eyes made it impossible for him to lie to her.
"Okay," Yu Wenli surrendered, "a little bit."
"But it's much better now," he said truthfully.
Wen Tingxue snorted. "You better not underestimate a woman's intuition. From now on, no more hiding things from me! Tell me if you have anything. I tell you everything, you can't just have your way and forbid me."
She poked his chest, demanding an assurance. "Do you hear me?"
"Okay," Yu Wenli chuckled and pulled her into his embrace. "I won't hide anything from you anymore, happy?"
The young girl tilted her chin arrogantly. "A little bit."
"Are you craving bubble tea?" he teased her.
"Don't try to change the subject. Where did you go today?"
He said he had something at school, but when he came to pick them up, he had clearly changed his clothes.
There was even the scent of body wash on him. What kind of business required washing one's hair and showering?
Knowing he couldn't hide it, Yu Wenli truthfully replied, "The boxing gym."
"Boxing? You didn't spend the whole morning boxing, did you?" the young girl asked, her eyes wide.
Wasn't he tired?
The whole morning.
They had left together, just in different directions.
Yu Wenli nodded. "Pretty much."
"..."
Wen Tingxue was silent for a moment, then said, "I'm really afraid you'll become violent."
His combat power was too strong.
Yu Wenli: "..."
Yu Wenli laughed in exasperation. "Have I ever hit you?"
"Haven't I?!"
"No, that's love."
"..."
-
Back in the private room, everyone had arrived.
Except for Song Jiamao, who was at the police academy and couldn't easily get out.
Wen Tingxue introduced everyone to each other. They were all good-natured and quickly became acquainted.
Fu Ran even recognized Xing Jiahe. "You, you, aren't you that esports player who recently won that... that championship?"
"Yes, the domestic professional league," Xing Jiahe added calmly.
Fu Ran asked curiously, "So, are you going to participate in the international invitational tournament next?"
Xing Jiahe nodded, but his gaze remained fixed on Xu Ke Xin.
After the meal, Wen Tingxue moved beside Qiao Xixi and whispered, "Lucky star, I really have to thank you for this matter. If it weren't for you, I wouldn't have known Han Yan."
If not for those photos, she wouldn't have known how to resolve this.
Qiao Xixi smiled and clinked glasses with her. "You're too polite. It's all fate."
Fate?
"Indeed," Wen Tingxue tilted her head back and drank her beverage.
For the famous playboy of the capital to willingly stay in Jiangcheng, besides fate,
There was probably no other explanation.
"Is he still pursuing you?" Putting down her glass, Wen Tingxue asked curiously.
Qiao Xixi puffed out her cheeks and nodded.
"In the future, for similar couples' gatherings, please consider me dead, thank you." Que You was already despairing.
Wen Tingxue suppressed a smile. "Actually, I think your standards could be a little lower."
"Impossible!" Que You waved his hand without hesitation. "Life is already full of compromises. If love is also a compromise, I really want to die."
"Then let's wait for fate," Wen Tingxue shrugged, imitating him.
This kind of thing couldn't be rushed.
Que You feigned a deep sigh. "Given how pitiful I am, little sister-in-law, can you go buy me a pack of cigarettes?"
Wen Tingxue: "..."
So this was the real reason.
"Fine," the young girl smiled helplessly. "What brand?"
Que You stated a name.
Wen Tingxue wrote it down. "Do you need anything else?"
Que You shook his head, and Yu Wenli also shook his head.
"Then I'll go. Call me if you think of anything."
After saying that, Wen Tingxue turned and walked across the street.
When they were at a suitable distance, Que You kicked Yu Wenli's shoe tip. "Sister Wanqing is going to deal with the Kang family, do you know?"
"Mm," Yu Wenli responded indifferently.
Before Que You could say the next part, he added, "She can't."
"What?" Que You fiddled with his ear. "What did you say?"
Yu Wenli looked him in the eye and said word for word, "I said, for now, she can't."
The Lin and Kang families' interests had been intertwined for many years, and now was a sensitive time for Lin Entertainment's rise; internal conflict was not suitable.
"Then," Que You frowned in dissatisfaction, "what about you? Are you just going to watch Kang Wei and Lan Shuo become the new top stars? Can you tolerate that?"
Yu Wenli looked across the street without speaking.
Que You was extremely anxious. "Ancestor, they've already started a massive marketing campaign, talking about dual top stars, dual academic scholars, brotherhood. If you don't think of a solution, Jiang Chengyuan and the others will form alliances, and it will be even harder for you to enter the industry then."
If Yu Wenli only had incredible vocal talent, it would be one thing. But he could also write songs himself.
And every song he wrote could make someone famous, which was terrifying.
With such strength and appearance, once he appeared in the music industry, other singers would inevitably dim in comparison.
The threat was too great. How could those people not view him as a thorn in their side? The industry ban was the best explanation.
"Jiang Chengyuan?" Yu Wenli's brow twitched slightly. "Doesn't he look down on Kang Wei?"
"That was before, this is now," Que You said. "Anyway, their common target is you, so joining forces is logical."
Yu Wenli: "That's also true."
Que You: "..."
You're truly calm, aren't you?
"If you ask me, as long as Sister Wanqing handles the Kang family, signing you won't be difficult. Then..."
Before Que You could finish speaking, Yu Wenli's expression suddenly changed.