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Feeling Nanrong Wanqing’s accusatory gaze, Ling Chen rubbed his nose, gave an awkward smile, and asked, "What’s up? Why are you looking at me like that?"

Nanrong Wanqing slightly lifted the corners of her mouth with a hint of a smile, "I thought you’d resist asking that question."

Ling Chen laughed it off and explained, "I just wanted to show some concern."

"Explaining is just covering up." Nanrong Wanqing stifled a laugh, "Seeing how close I am with him, are you jealous, feeling uncomfortable?"

"Not at all, am I that petty?"

Nanrong Wanqing nodded affirmatively, "As far as I know, men are petty in this regard, without exception." As she said this, she covered her mouth with her hand and laughed softly, joy evident in her eyes and brows.

"What are you laughing at?"

Nanrong Wanqing chuckled, "I thought you were scared off by what my mom said, completely giving up on me. But now it seems, you still care about me. Am I right?"

Ling Chen retorted defiantly, "You care about me too, otherwise, how would you know the recent troubles at Dragon Tiger Hall." Pausing, he continued, "Don’t change the subject, you haven’t explained that Yang He yet."

"Yang He’s parents are friends with my mom, and my mom suggested I develop overseas, mainly wanting to introduce me to him. Of course, I can’t deny that Yang He is indeed an excellent man, if I hadn’t met you before, he might have been the one to move my heart. But, although Yang He is good to me, I have no feelings for him."

"Feelings can be cultivated over time," Ling Chen added.

Hearing this, Nanrong Wanqing gave him a discontented glare and said unhappily, "Do you really want to push your girlfriend to someone else?"

"No, that’s not what I mean."

"Then why did you say that? Is it because I haven’t been paying attention to you recently, so you’re using this teasing method on me?"

"No way!" Ling Chen defended, "I was just saying." With that, he reached out to embrace Nanrong Wanqing’s slender waist, pulling her into his arms. Stroking her hair gently, he murmured, "How could I bear to push you to someone else? You’re my woman, besides, you already bear my mark, no one else can snatch you away."

Ling Chen’s words made Nanrong Wanqing feel sweet, as if she’d tasted honey.

"I’ll be spending some time abroad, don’t worry about me, just focus on your tasks. Once you’re settled, I’ll come back."

Ling Chen nodded, "Don’t worry, once I’ve dealt with everything, I’ll come overseas to bring you back."

"Oh!"

At this moment, Nanrong Hao walked in from outside, seeing Ling Chen and Nanrong Wanqing all lovey-dovey, he exclaimed and quickly turned away, mumbling, "I didn’t see anything, you guys continue." With that, he was about to leave.

Nanrong Wanqing blushed and quickly broke free from Ling Chen’s embrace, shouting at Nanrong Hao, "Hold on!"

Nanrong Hao withdrew the left foot he was about to step out with, turned around awkwardly, and looked sheepishly at Ling Chen and Nanrong Wanqing on the sofa, "Uh... Chen, sis, I didn’t mean to interrupt, I... oh! I remember now, sis, grandpa wants to see you."

"Got it." Nanrong Wanqing stood up and walked straight to the door. As she passed by Nanrong Hao, she gave her brother a hard glare, then opened the door and went out.

Once Nanrong Wanqing left, Nanrong Hao immediately ran to Ling Chen, smiling, "Chen, so you didn’t break up with my sister, made me worry for nothing."

Ling Chen waved dismissively, "Get lost! Just looking at you annoys me."

"Okay, okay, I’m leaving." With that, Nanrong Hao left the room with a big smile on his face.

After sitting in the living room for a while, Ling Chen checked the time and then got up to leave. By now, most of the guests in the backyard had left, leaving only twenty or thirty people, holding their wine glasses and gathering together. Leng Feifei was among them, smiling, seemingly having a good time.

Nanrong Yong had probably returned to his room since he wasn’t around.

"Chen, care to join us for a drink?"

Seeing Nanrong Hao approaching, Ling Chen shook his head, "Not this time. Eh! Why haven’t those guests left yet?"

"They are Hongyu Group’s partners. It’s rare for everyone to gather like this, so my sister wants to take this chance to have a good conversation with them."

"Alright, you guys carry on. I should head back, let’s get together some other time." With that, Ling Chen was about to leave. At this moment, Nanrong Hao seemed to notice someone, gesturing with his mouth towards someone behind Ling Chen.

Noticing his gesture, Ling Chen turned around to see Nanrong Wanqing elegantly walking out of the villa, followed by a young man in a suit, Yang He.

"Chen, don’t hold back with someone like that, I believe in your capabilities."

As soon as Nanrong Hao finished speaking, Yang He and Nanrong Wanqing had already approached. Nanrong Wanqing glanced at Ling Chen, then turned her gaze on Nanrong Hao, "Let’s go."

"Alright!" Nanrong Hao replied, following his sister towards the other guests. Before leaving, he winked at Ling Chen.

After watching them go, Yang He extended his hand with a smile, "Mr. Ling, hello, nice to see you again."

Seeing Yang He’s outstretched hand, Ling Chen slightly lifted the corners of his mouth, showing no intention to shake it, leaving Yang He with his hand hanging in the air.

Seeing this, Yang He retracted his hand by himself and said, "Mr. Ling, do you have something against me?"

"Don’t get me wrong, Mr. Yang, I don’t have any issues with you, I just have no interest in being friends with you."

"Why? Do you think I’m beneath you?"

Ling Chen shook his head, "Not at all, it’s just that we’re not in the same circle, we have nothing in common. Instead of pretending to be friends, why not be straightforward? Also, I don’t believe you genuinely want to be friends."

"Don’t say that, Mr. Ling, although we walk different paths, I know a bit about your background. In the country, you’re one of the outstanding young people, and I, Yang He, like to befriend capable people."

"Even if that person is a rival in love?" Ling Chen smiled and said, "Mr. Yang, we martial artists value being open and honest, we don’t like deceit. If you could be more genuine, I might respect you more. Unfortunately, businessmen like you have a common flaw — you’re too fake, smiling while hiding a dagger. So, I don’t like dealing with people like you. Additionally, let me warn you not to provoke me again, I don’t have the energy for your childish games."