Urban Shen Lang (Complete) - Chapter 11

Chapter 90 My Wife's Home
After lunch, Rong Danru took Shen Lang to meet her parents. Since they were both going to a dance that evening, they could go together. Rong Danru thought to herself, "This time, Dad will finally be without a dance partner. I used to go with him, but this time I'll go with Shen Lang. Sigh, Dad's going to be all alone!"
Shen Lang's anxiety, which had subsided for a while, resurfaced. This was his first formal meeting with his future mother-in-law's parents. He wondered what kind of person his future father-in-law would be, whether he would be easy to talk to or difficult, whether he would deliberately make things difficult… Thinking about it made Shen Lang feel anxious and unsure what to buy for his future father-in-law. So he asked Rong Danru about his father-in-law's preferences and temperament.
Rong Danru said leisurely, "To be honest, Dad doesn't really have any particular hobbies. He just likes playing chess, playing ball, riding horses, fishing, growing flowers, planting grass, drinking tea, chatting, counting money..."
Shen Lang was sweating profusely and said pessimistically, "It seems Grandpa is an all-rounder. This is a challenge for me. I'm not good at any of these things, and I don't have any money to count."
Rong Danru smiled and said, "You don't need to be good at any of these things. Otherwise, how can you show off his extensive knowledge and versatility? Remember, just keep going along with what he says. " "He's a real sucker for flattery, a good old man, easy to please! Honey, be confident, Dad's actually very easy to talk to, don't worry!"
Shen Lang said, "That's all fine, but we can't go empty-handed, can we?"
Rong Danru thought for a moment before saying, "Honey, you know, since Mom passed away, Dad and I have been each other's only family. He's actually very good to me. That business marriage a while ago actually had its reasons. It was Zhao Ziyang's father who first proposed it, and Dad didn't want to offend his old friend, so he considered it for a long time before agreeing. Otherwise, he wouldn't have arranged that marriage." That's quite an unbelievable premise. Dad's favorite thing is for the whole family to gather together for a meal, but since I went to university, we rarely eat at home anymore. He's getting older and must feel lonely. So, I think the best gift is for the family to have a good meal together. Besides, we're going to a dance tonight, and we'll inevitably be drinking. Dad's health isn't very good, and drinking on an empty stomach might be bad for him, so having dinner with him would be fine.”
Shen Lang agreed, “Then let's buy some groceries and go over.” "You should trust my skills, right?"
Rong Danru said with a beaming smile, "Of course I trust you. The chef at home is far inferior to you. If Dad eats your cooking, he'll be very satisfied with you. He won't even need to say anything; he'll agree to let me marry you, hehe!"
Shen Lang said, "Hehe, I hope so. A meal for such a beautiful wife, it's worth it!"
Rong Danru scolded, "Get lost! You're being inappropriate again after just a few words..."
The two chatted and laughed all the way to the supermarket, bought a lot of ingredients and some seasonings, and then went to Rong Danru's house.
Rong Danru's house, strictly speaking, was Rong Yuancheng's house. It was a small estate, about twenty or thirty acres in size. There were very few houses, a three-story villa, and a few servants' quarters. Most of the area was filled with small woods and flower gardens, as well as several ponds of various sizes. The environment was very quiet and secluded.
Looking at the seemingly endless small manor, Shen Lang clicked his tongue and exclaimed, "Wife, your house is so big!"
Rong Danru smiled and said, "This is nothing! Zhao Ziyang's house is much bigger, twice the size of ours! From now on, don't say 'your house' or 'my house,' okay? This is our house from now on! Actually, Dad didn't want to be so extravagant, but in business, everything has to be presentable, otherwise we'd be embarrassed to invite important guests home. Besides, Father likes peace and quiet. This place is far from the city, with less noise and better air quality. He also rented the surrounding forest for 70 years, enough for his retirement."
Shen Lang sighed inwardly. His wife was a rich second-generation heiress, while he was penniless. He wondered if his future father-in-law would look down on him because of this. Shen Lang didn't care whether this place could become "our house"; he only cared about Rong Danru. If he couldn't get his parents' blessing, Shen Lang would always feel like something was missing.
The two parked the car in the family parking lot. Rong Danru, arm in arm with Shen Lang, walked over. The servants, seeing their young mistress with a strange man, looking so intimate, were incredibly curious. They greeted her politely while secretly glancing at Shen Lang.
Shen Lang chuckled, "Wife, this isn't a meeting with the parents, it's an inspection."
Rong Danru replied, "It's her first time bringing her boyfriend, of course they're curious. But they mean no harm; they've all been working here for over ten years."
Rong Danru chatted with Shen Lang while warmly greeting the servants, their relationship appearing very harmonious.
Rong Yuancheng, hearing from the servants that his daughter had brought her boyfriend, was happy but also a little disappointed. His daughter had finally found a boyfriend; she'd probably come home even less often.
Rong Yuancheng couldn't help but resent his daughter for bringing her boyfriend without giving him any advance notice, allowing him some time to prepare.
When Shen Lang and Rong Danru arrived at the villa, Rong Yuancheng, already dressed, came out to greet them. From afar, a tall, handsome young man was being led by his daughter's arm; presumably, this was her boyfriend.
Rong Yuancheng carefully observed the young man. His first impression was very positive: tall, handsome, and, unusually, possessing a composed demeanor and an imposing gait.
What surprised and pleased Rong Yuancheng even more was the subtle yet powerful movements and posture the young man exuded, suggesting he possessed considerable martial arts skills.
Shen Lang then saw a middle-aged man in his fifties emerge from the villa. His features bore a resemblance to Rong Danru, and he was of average height and build, with a very amiable face that gave off a natural sense of approachability.
Rong Danru whispered to Shen Lang, "This is Dad."
Without waiting for Rong Danru's introduction, Shen Lang proactively greeted him, "Uncle, hello, my name is Shen Lang, I'm Xiaoru's boyfriend. We've come to see you today."
Rong Yuancheng extended his hand and shook Shen Lang's hand, unconsciously testing the waters with a bit of force. To his surprise, the young man seemed completely unaffected, still smiling.
The old man, unconvinced, gradually increased his grip, but the young man remained unmoved, completely composed.
Actually, Shen Lang was also startled by Rong Yuancheng. This old man didn't seem frail at all; he was clearly strong enough to kill an ox. The moment he shook hands, Shen Lang felt a tremendous force. However, he dared not disrespect the old man, so instead of using his internal energy to resist, he simply used a technique to absorb the force. Even without the technique, the old man's strength wouldn't have caused Shen Lang any pain.
Rong Yuancheng kept saying "Good, good" while increasing his strength to the maximum, but Shen Lang's expression remained unchanged. Old Man Rong finally realized that this young man's kung fu was far superior to his own.
Old Man Rong was very satisfied with Shen Lang; with such skill, he felt relieved to entrust his daughter to him.
Rong Danru, unaware that her father had already sparred with Shen Lang, said, "Dad, you were so busy shaking hands with Shen Lang that you forgot about him!"
Rong Yuancheng released Shen Lang's hand, went over and hugged Rong Danru, saying with a loving expression, "My dear daughter, how could your father forget you?"
Rong Danru took her father's arm and entered the villa, but Rong Yuancheng didn't forget to call out to Shen Lang, "Kid, what are you standing there for? Come on in!"
Shen Lang chuckled and quickly agreed.
Upon entering the living room, Rong Danru said, "Dad, we didn't buy you anything special, just some groceries. We'll have Shen Lang cook tonight, so our family can have a nice meal together. How does that sound?"
Rong Yuancheng readily agreed, then asked somewhat curiously, "Kid, you know how to cook?"
Shen Lang replied, "A little. I hope it suits your taste, Uncle."
Rong Yuancheng chuckled, "Of course, of course. This old man isn't picky about food; the key is the atmosphere of family meals, isn't it?"
Rong Yuancheng didn't press Shen Lang for a background check. A hero's origins don't matter; with Shen Lang's skills, he was sure to amount to something. In fact, Rong Yuancheng wasn't a materialistic old man. In his view, his daughter's boyfriend didn't need to be rich and powerful, as long as he treated her well. After he passed away, wouldn't all this wealth belong to them?

Chapter 91 "Is There Any
Tough Guy?" Rong Yuancheng was full of praise for the meal, smiling broadly the whole time. He thought to himself, "This son-in-law is too rare! Not only is he a martial arts master, but he's also a culinary master. You couldn't find another like him even with a
lantern. Now my daughter's safety isn't a problem, her meals aren't a problem, and with his tall and handsome appearance, even the genes aren't a problem. A perfect match!" Seeing her father's undisguised satisfaction, even more so than when he praised her,
Rong Danru asked, as if seeking praise, "Dad, were you satisfied with the meal?" Rong Yuancheng chuckled, "Satisfied, satisfied, very satisfied! Are you a chef or in the catering business, kid?"
Rong Danru chuckled, a little reproachfully saying, "Dad, what are you thinking? He owns a company."
Rong Yuancheng raised an eyebrow, surprised, and said "Oh!" He was even happier now. So they were in the same industry! Now they'd definitely have more in common. He couldn't help but ask, "Kid, what kind of business do you do?"
Shen Lang was about to answer when Rong Danru... Rong Danru complained, "Dad, why do you keep calling him 'little boy'? It sounds awful! He has a name, Shen Lang. You'd better remember that."
Before Rong Yuancheng could speak, Shen Lang said, "Uncle, call me whatever you want. 'Little boy' sounds friendly. I've never had a father since I was little, so it sounds like my father is calling me. It makes me happy."
Rong Yuancheng seemed to have figured it out and said to his daughter, "Did you hear that? Little Shen likes me calling him that, humph!"
Rong Danru rolled her eyes and didn't say anything, but she was secretly pleased. Her father had finally become a child again; she hadn't seen him talk like that in a long time.
Shen Lang continued, "I've started a small company. It's newly established and doesn't have much business yet, but I plan to expand into agriculture in
the future." Rong Yuancheng exclaimed in approval, "Good, good, good! Food is the most important thing for people. We can't live without agriculture. Without agriculture, there's no stability. Don't try to tough things out. Remember, this will be your home from now on."
Shen Lang said gratefully, "Thank you, Uncle. Come, let me toast you!"
Rong Yuancheng had no sons, only a daughter, and he often envied others who had sons. Hearing Shen Lang's words, he felt a sense of resonance. One of them had no father, and the other had no son; they seemed to have met too late. He smiled broadly and said, "Good, good, good. I think it's time to change my mindset, isn't it?"
Rong Yuancheng noticed that Shen Lang was vague about the company, thinking he was just dabbling and embarrassed to say it aloud. However, Rong Yuancheng didn't care at all. He thought to himself that as long as his daughter and son-in-law were doing well, his money was enough for them to live comfortably for several lifetimes.
However, Rong Yuancheng was still very pleased. Although the company was small, it was still his business, much better than being ignorant and incompetent. The key was that this young man treated his daughter well. These days, there were too few young men who knew how to cook, and even fewer who could cook such delicious dishes. His daughter was going to be very lucky.
Shen Lang was delighted to hear this. The old man was straightforward and didn't mince words. He couldn't help but feel a surge of affection and respectfully called out, "Dad!"
Rong Yuancheng repeatedly praised him, beaming, and downed his glass of wine in one gulp.
Seeing her father and Shen Lang getting along so well, Rong Danru was also very happy, but she still said with some concern, "Dad, as long as you're happy, take it easy and don't drink too much. There's a dance party tonight!"
Rong Yuancheng said, "Alright, alright, I can't disobey my daughter. By the way, you two come with me tonight. This time, Tianhua Group has invited celebrities from all walks of life. Getting to know more people will be good for your future business."
This was probably said to Shen Lang. Rong Danru said with a bit of pride, "Dad, you don't know, do you? We also received an invitation. We just wanted to go with you, so we came home early."
Rong Yuancheng's eyebrows twitched, and he was greatly surprised. It was rare for a dance party of this caliber to send invitations to juniors who hadn't yet established their own businesses. He couldn't help but ask, "What is it?"
Rong Danru said, "Dad, this matter..." "It's a long story. Do you know how Uncle Zhao agreed to cancel the engagement? It was because of Shen Lang! That day, he went directly to Zhao Ziyang and beat him in a race at the ancient road entrance. So, Zhao Ziyang, true to his word, went to beg his father, Uncle Zhao, to cancel the engagement. Zhao Ziyang recognized Shen Lang as his elder brother, but Uncle Zhao forbade Zhao Ziyang from having much contact with Shen Lang. So, Zhao Ziyang gave me the invitation, which was actually meant for Shen Lang."
Rong Yuancheng was moved. He knew Zhao Ziyang quite well. There was no reason not to investigate someone who almost became his son-in-law. Besides, the two families were old friends and often visited each other. Rong Yuancheng knew Zhao Ziyang's character well; he wasn't bad, just a bit playful. That's why Rong Yuancheng wasn't too opposed to the marriage.
Rong Yuancheng had heard that Zhao Ziyang was a skilled racer, but he hadn't expected Shen Lang to be even more impressive, having taken Zhao Ziyang under his wing. Zhao Ziyang was known for his arrogance.
Rong Yuancheng was increasingly perplexed by Shen Lang. His exceptional skills, company ownership, excellent cooking, and ability to defeat a racing fanatic… these things seemed unrelated. Rong Yuancheng was confused and now needed to re-evaluate his son-in-law.
Despite his bewilderment, Rong Yuancheng was mostly satisfied. Regardless of the secrets this young man held, he could see that Shen Lang genuinely cared for his daughter and wasn't after his vast wealth. That was enough. …
After dinner, the family got into a black Cadillac and drove towards the Zhao family's estate.
Rong Danru instructed Shen Lang, "Have you remembered everything I taught you?"
Shen Lang replied, "Yes, I'll make sure I don't make any mistakes!"
Rong Danru said, "No, I'm not sure. I want you to repeat it again!"
Shen Lang smiled and said, "Alright! First, be a gentleman; second, avoid dancing with only one girl the whole time; third,..."
Seeing that Shen Lang remembered everything she had just told him without missing a word, Rong Danru was very pleased and said with satisfaction, "Not bad, not bad! Ah... I suddenly remembered, Shen Lang, can you dance? I don't think I've ever thought about that before!"
Rong Yuancheng couldn't help but smile, but he didn't say anything, watching his daughter and son-in-law talk with a smile, his heart filled with warmth and peace.
Shen Lang said, "Don't worry, wife. Haven't you ever seen a pig run but never eaten pork? I've seen all those simple social dances!"
Rong Danru said, "Wrong, wrong. It should be 'Haven't you ever eaten pork but never seen a pig run'. You've got it backwards."
Shen Lang said, "Can't we correct what's wrong? Tell me, how many city people have ever seen a live pig? And how many have ever eaten pork? So, what you said is wrong in itself!"
Rong Danru laughed, "Alright, fine, you win! But I'm still a little worried. Just because you've seen someone dance doesn't mean you can dance yourself. How about this, you just sit and watch for a bit. If some infatuated woman asks you to dance, I'll help you refuse."
Shen Lang said, "Didn't you just say you shouldn't refuse people so easily?"
Rong Danru snorted and said, "Being impolite is better than losing face, right?"
Shen Lang said, "Don't worry, wife, I can dance a little. Although I'm definitely not as good as you, I can still fool a layman."
Rong Danru was praised by her lover, and couldn't help but recall the scene of her dancing for him in a transparent dress in the dance rehearsal hall of the gymnasium that day. Her face turned red. Although the two of them had already had the most intimate relationship, thinking of those scenes still made Rong Danru feel both shy and sweet.
"Okay, but you have to dance with someone for the first dance later. Even if you don't dance well, I can still teach you, so others won't notice."
Shen Lang hurriedly agreed.
Rong Yuancheng could tell that Shen Lang's kindness and obedience towards his daughter were genuine; if they were, it would be terrifying. However, Rong Yuancheng was confident in his judgment. After an afternoon of interaction, Rong Yuancheng was completely at ease with Shen Lang and genuinely accepted this somewhat mysterious son-in-law.
Half an hour later, they arrived at the Zhao family's manor. The car drove directly through the open gate.
Looking at it from afar, Shen Lang was a little astonished. "Damn it," he thought, "this enormous manor is probably the size of Huaxia University. No wonder he's a real estate tycoon."
Shen Lang sighed inwardly, "This is the difference. Some people toil day and night for a tiny apartment, while others are born rich and powerful, with no worries about food or clothing. Damn it, are rich tycoons born with a silver spoon in their mouths? Can't I, Shen Lang, live in such a big manor someday?"

Chapter 92: Si Yan's Disruption
Upon entering the manor, a special attendant drove a small electric vehicle to guide the guests' cars to the villa.
As they passed the parking lot, Rong Danru remarked, "Dad, Uncle Zhao's parking lot has expanded quite a bit! Ours looks so much more shabby now!"
Rong Yuancheng replied, "Yes, your Uncle Zhao is really rich!"
Shen Lang looked out from the car; the so-called parking lot was over 10,000 square meters, divided into small sections by flower beds, each about 40-50 square meters, with only one car parked per section, making the possibility of these luxury cars colliding virtually zero.
The Cadillac stopped in front of a large villa in the estate. The three got out of the car, and a servant led them to the parking lot.
When Zhao Tianhua heard from the servant that Rong Yuancheng had arrived, he quickly apologized to a couple who were talking and came out to greet him.
He saw Rong Yuancheng with a man and a woman. He recognized the woman as Rong Danru, Rong Yuancheng's wife, but the man was quite unfamiliar, though he seemed to have an extraordinary air about him, and he and Rong Danru looked like a perfect couple.
Zhao Tianhua's mind raced; could this be Rong Yuancheng's son-in-law? Zhao Tianhua had to admit that this son-in-law looked far better than his good-for-nothing son.
Zhao Tianhua stepped forward and said loudly, "Brother Rong, your presence is an honor to my humble abode!"
Rong Yuancheng shook hands with Zhao Tianhua and said, "You're too kind. If your place is considered a humble abode, then my home is nothing but a thatched hut, haha."
Rong Danru said obediently, "Uncle Zhao, you're getting more and more handsome!" Zhao Tianhua
laughed heartily, "I love hearing that, niece. May I ask who this is…?"
Rong Danru said, "This is my boyfriend, Shen Lang!"
Shen Lang bowed and said, "Uncle Zhao, hello. I've long admired your name. It's a pleasure to meet you. Please take good care of me!"
Zhao Tianhua couldn't help but take another look at Shen Lang. Hadn't his son recently been in contact with a young man named Shen Lang? He'd even been chased, and the sniper had been driven to his death by Shen Lang. Could this be the same Shen Lang?
In Zhao Tianhua's eyes, this young man exuded composure and calmness, possessing extraordinary handsomeness. He vaguely sensed the young man's martial arts skills, yet Zhao Tianhua couldn't discern the extent of his abilities. Zhao Tianhua was secretly astonished.
Seeing Shen Lang's remarkable bearing, Zhao Tianhua felt this young man resembled a scion of a powerful family, and couldn't help but admire him. However, after racking his brains, Zhao Tianhua couldn't recall any family producing such a talent, leaving him utterly perplexed.
Zhao Tianhua's confusion was fleeting, but Rong Yuancheng noticed it, feeling immensely pleased. It was clear that Zhao Tianhua was also impressed by this outstanding son-in-law.
Zhao Tianhua extended his hand and shook hands with Shen Lang, saying, "It's your first time at home, so don't be shy. Make yourself at home. Let the puppy out later, so you young people can get to know each other better."
Shen Lang replied neither arrogantly nor humbly, "Thank you, Uncle Zhao. I've
met your son a few times before, and we get along very well." Hearing Shen Lang's words, Zhao Tianhua finally confirmed that the Shen Lang he had seen with his son a few days ago was the one before him. He couldn't help but feel bitter. Now that he had become Rong Yuancheng's son-in-law, he probably couldn't stop his son from associating with him. Hearing his son say that Shen Lang was quite skilled, Zhao Tianhua couldn't help but want to test him. He secretly increased the force in his hand by thirty percent, wanting to see if this young man was just a pretty face.
But to Zhao Tianhua's great surprise, his thirty percent force seemed to have vanished without a trace.
Zhao Tianhua immediately gave up, not daring to continue testing this young man. He knew this young man was definitely hiding his true strength, and unfathomable; he was likely no match for him, and further probing would only lead to humiliation.
However, Zhao Tianhua was also an open-minded man, saying, "A truly formidable young man! Brother Rong, you've found a fine son-in-law!"
Rong Yuancheng was delighted to see his old friend humiliated, and hurriedly replied modestly, "Not at all, not at all. Your son, Ziyang, is also quite handsome, with a refined demeanor and striking good looks."
Zhao Tianhua laughed heartily, "Come, come, please come inside!"
Upon entering the hall, the melodious music became much clearer. The hall was over a thousand square meters, with a high dome reaching several meters. A huge crystal chandelier sat in the center, and the surrounding area was decorated with resplendent gold and jade. It was spacious and bright, carefully adorned with blooming flowers and lush green plants. On the walls hung some simple and elegant square wooden frames, displaying copies of precious world-famous paintings. Genuine works would generally not be displayed in such a way in a hall.
Many elegantly dressed men and women chatted in small groups, while waitresses in traditional Chinese uniforms flitted among the guests like butterflies, carrying trays of wine. A corner of the hall was laden with a rich variety of drinks and delicacies.
Beautiful women, beautiful scenery, and delicious food—everything complemented each other perfectly.
Upon entering the hall, Zhao Tianhua excused himself to attend to other important guests.
Rong Yuancheng said, "Kid, come with me for a bit. It's never a bad thing to get to know more people. When I get old, this family will depend on you."
Shen Lang replied, "Dad's not even 60 yet, there's plenty of time!"
Rong Yuancheng said, "Time waits for no one. The world will eventually belong to you young people."
Actually, Shen Lang disliked socializing. He felt that this so-called high society lifestyle was completely unsuitable for him, but he couldn't bear to refuse Rong Yuancheng's kindness. He and Rong Danru followed Rong Yuancheng, moving among the various people.
Shen Lang's handsome appearance, well-fitting suit, and elegant demeanor left a deep impression on many people, earning Rong Yuancheng a lot of face, and Rong Danru was naturally secretly delighted.
At this moment, a beautifully dressed woman approached, carrying a glass of wine, and said, "Uncle Rong, Yan'er greets you!"
Rong Yuancheng recognized her as Zhao Tianhua's niece, Zhao Siyan, and laughed, "Oh, it's my niece, Yan! Good, good, good, hehe."
Shen Lang felt a little terrified, inwardly praying that this girl wouldn't cause trouble—his future father-in-law was right there!
Rong Danru was also a little nervous, wondering what this quirky Miss Zhao was up to.
Shen Lang couldn't pretend he hadn't seen anything, so he quickly said, "Miss Zhao, hello!"
Zhao Siyan said displeasedly, "Brother Lang, why are you suddenly being so formal with Yan'er? Don't you recognize Yan'er anymore?"
All three of them tensed up, and Shen Lang gave a threatening look, meaning, Zhao Siyan, don't say anything out of line.
Rong Danru knew that Zhao Siyan had feelings for Shen Lang, and she was secretly worried that something might go wrong.
Rong Yuancheng was a little confused; could this son-in-law have some kind of connection with the Zhao family's daughter?

Chapter 93 Bizarre and Unparalleled
Zhao Siyan smiled sweetly and said in that sickeningly sweet voice, "My godbrother, would I have the honor of asking you to dance later?"
"Godbrother?"
This title was really shocking, but the Rong father and daughter breathed a sigh of relief at the same time. Shen Lang felt like he had escaped a disaster. Although the fact that he had more than one girlfriend couldn't be kept secret forever, he couldn't let it slip at this sensitive time after just meeting his future father-in-law. Shen Lang didn't think he had enough charm to make his father-in-law agree to let his daughter and her women share one husband.
Rong Yuancheng was relieved, but this little episode increased his doubts and worries. This son-in-law was excellent, but he seemed a little too excellent. Although he might not actively flirt, who could guarantee that those women wouldn't come looking for him? It was really a headache. It seemed that his daughter would be under a lot of pressure in the future. However, children and grandchildren have their own blessings. If their daughter can't keep her husband, it's her own fault. They can't very well step in and help her steal her husband, can they? That would be disgraceful! The Rong family can't afford that!
Shen Lang said, "Dancing is fine, but your sister Rong has already decided on the first dance, so you'll have to postpone it, okay?"
Zhao Siyan's tone was rather ambiguous yet double-edged, "Sister Rong has already taken the lead, so I have no objection. There's always a first-come, first-served order, I'll just wait."
Zhao Siyan's voice was low, but the Rong father and daughter still heard it. Rong Yuancheng confirmed his judgment; it was this Zhao family's Miss Yan who was pestering his son-in-law. Although he was helpless, he felt relatively at ease, which proved that his son-in-law's quality was still guaranteed—he was in high demand.
Shen Lang and Rong Danru both had black lines on their faces, feeling helpless. They wondered what their father would think, hoping he wouldn't think the worst.
Rong Yuancheng hurriedly gestured for Shen Lang to leave with him. If they lingered any longer, who knew what other outrageous things Zhao Siyan might say? It was safer to keep her around than to create opportunities for them.
Zhao Siyan smiled sweetly and said, "Uncle Rong, please go ahead with yourselves. May I have a few private words with Sister Rong?"
Rong Yuancheng chuckled and said, "Of course, of course. You two sisters should be closer. Shen Lang and I will wander around a bit more. You two go ahead!"
Zhao Siyan said, "Thank you, Uncle Rong!"
Then she pulled the somewhat slow-witted Rong Danru away.
Zhao Siyan and Rong Danru left the villa and walked for a while until they arrived at a small grove of trees, where the surrounding noise was immediately blocked out.
There were tables and chairs in the middle of the grove, a perfect place to cool off in the summer.
Zhao Siyan said, "Sister Rong, please sit down. I'd like to talk to you, okay?"
Rong Danru, unsure of Zhao Siyan's intentions, could only reply, "Okay."
Suddenly, Zhao Siyan grabbed Rong Danru's hand and said, "Sister Rong, I'm sorry!"
Rong Danru was caught off guard and asked in surprise, "Why are you apologizing?"
Zhao Siyan said, "I know I was very thoughtless just now, saying some very willful things in front of Uncle Rong."
Rong Danru felt relieved and said magnanimously, "Actually, it's nothing. You're overthinking it. It's really nothing. Siyan, you like Shen Lang, right?"
Zhao Siyan didn't hide anything and readily admitted, "Yes, I like Brother Lang. But I've never thought of competing with you for him. My request is simple: as long as he spares a little attention for me, I don't mind being his lover for life."
Rong Danru was astonished and speechless. Why would this stunningly beautiful woman, whose beauty could not be an exaggeration, say such a thing? They had only met a few times! What kind of spell had Shen Lang cast on her?
Seeing Rong Danru's questioning gaze, Zhao Siyan explained, "Sister Rong, you might have misunderstood Brother Lang. It's not that he's clinging to me, but rather that I'm clinging to him. In many people's eyes, I might seem like a wild and aloof bad girl, but that's just because they don't understand the situation. The reason I acted this way before was simply for the man in my heart. I used this wild exterior as a disguise. I didn't want any unwanted suitors bothering me. I wanted to completely preserve myself for this man, to be a blank slate, someone who had never even been pursued. I wanted to keep all my firsts for this man. Sister Rong, do you understand what I'm saying?"
Rong Danru was stunned by Zhao Siyan's extremely extreme mindset. Besides being surprised, she was mostly moved. She could naturally tell that Zhao Siyan and Shen Lang definitely had a past; otherwise, Zhao Siyan wouldn't have said or done what she did. You have to know how much courage and unwavering determination it took to do what she said.
Zhao Siyan smiled, as if reminiscing, yet also recounting her story. Her face was filled with complex emotions—sweetness and pain, joy and sorrow, a hint of regret and relief.
"That year I was 15, in the beautiful, carefree bloom of youth. If it weren't for those tragedies, I think I would have grown up happily like other girls, gotten married, had children, and lived a peaceful and happy life.
As the saying goes, 'Man proposes, God disposes,' and I never imagined that suddenly my world would collapse. My parents were in a car accident and both died instantly. When I heard the news at school, I ran home frantically. It started raining heavily, and I ran home without a care in the world. I was almost numb; I just wanted to get back and see them again…
But at that moment, a car rushed out of the rain like a demon, and I was immediately…
The car quickly disappeared into the rain. I was desperate; almost no one stopped to help me. Then, a 16-year-old boy…" It was he who took me to the hospital and paid my medical bills with all his money. Later I learned that it was money he had painstakingly saved for many years, and he himself was an orphan.
My injuries were very serious; almost all my internal organs were damaged. Worse still, both of my kidneys were shattered by the car accident, and I was in critical condition. It was that boy who gave me a kidney. Thank God, I'm still alive.
Since my surgery, that boy has stayed by my bedside every day. Although I didn't wake up for a long time, I knew it was him. His hands gave me so much warmth. He talked to me, comforted me, and took care of me every day… If it weren't for him, I definitely wouldn't have made it to wake up.
Until one day, I woke up, and I finally saw him. He was short and thin, dressed in tattered clothes, but this couldn't diminish his towering figure in my heart. I felt there was no one more handsome than him.
I suffered temporary amnesia, and in my heart, I believed he was my only family. We spent a happy week together; he fed me, told me jokes, and took care of my every need… From that moment on, I knew he was the one I would cherish for life, and I wanted to repay him with everything I had.
But one day, he went home and didn't return for many days.
My memory returned, and my uncle found me and took me away. I never saw that boy again.
Until a few days ago, I saw him again because of a case of intentional assault. At first, I didn't recognize him because he had changed so much. Eight years ago, he was thin and short, dark and skinny, looking like a beggar. But now, he was tall and handsome, like a movie star. However, he recognized me first.
I then learned that there was a reason for his sudden departure: a hunchbacked old man who had been his only family member since childhood had disappeared. After all, it was a relationship of over ten years. He searched for that old man for a long time without success. When he returned to the hospital to find me, I had already been picked up by my uncle. When I was with him, I still had amnesia; I didn't remember who I was, my name, or anything else, and of course, I had no way to contact him.
We missed each other just like that—what a cruel twist of fate!
From that moment on, only a small, thin figure remained in my memory. I don't know if this was love, but I know that he gave me my life, that a part of me is his, so I could do anything for him. I was willing to give up everything for him. I kept my distance from all other men because I believed he would appear.
In fact, God was very kind to me, allowing me to meet him again. I thank fate! From the moment we recognized each other, I decided that no matter what, I would be his woman for the rest of my life.
That's our story. Sister Rong, you should have recognized him; that boy is Brother Lang. "Sister Rong, please don't blame me. I really don't want to ruin things for you. I just need a small place, enough so I can see him every day. That's how my life has meaning..."
By the end, Zhao Siyan was sobbing uncontrollably, and Rong Danru, overflowing with sympathy, gently comforted her in her arms.
Rong Danru had already shed tears halfway through the story; she found it so moving, almost like a heart-wrenching novel.
Zhao Siyan, this seemingly aloof and stunning woman, possessed such unwavering resolve. Rong Danru felt immense respect for her. Would she, born into such a wealthy family, have such a steadfast belief? Although Zhao Tianhua wasn't her biological father, Rong Danru knew he treated her as his own.
Rong Danru hugged Zhao Siyan tightly, gently patting her back, and softly said, "Siyan, I promise you! I won't be jealous of you, and I won't blame you. I truly hope you can be happy!" After saying this
, Rong Danru felt a strange and indescribable feeling welling up inside her. Was she, as a woman, too magnanimous? How could she so easily agree to another woman pursuing her man!

Chapter 094 Bounty Mission
When the two women returned together, the ballroom was already crowded, but the spacious hall didn't feel crowded at all. Zhao Tianhua was making some polite remarks.
The two women circled around and finally found Shen Lang chatting with Zhao Ziyang in the dense crowd. Several socialites and ladies were beside them.
Shen Lang was clearly the protagonist; the beautiful young women were amused by Shen Lang's words, bursting into undisguised giggles. Occasionally, a woman would deliberately laugh and lean against Shen Lang, creating a very... Suspected of taking advantage of the situation,
the two women, consumed by jealousy, walked straight over, their demeanor somewhat self-righteous and aggressive. After all, one was practically the legal wife, and the other a concubine with the wife's approval—both were people of status.
Zhao Ziyang, seeing Zhao Siyan charging towards him with a murderous look, turned pale with fright, thinking she was going to rob him again. He hurriedly apologized to Shen Lang and made a spectacular escape.
The two women glanced at the somewhat infatuated beauties, each grabbing one of Shen Lang's arms, and arrogantly dragged him away, leaving the group of beautiful young women looking at each other, heartbroken.
Rong Danru said jealously, "Honey, weren't you having fun chatting with a bunch of sluts?"
Shen Lang replied, "Fun… ah, no, not fun… no, it's just normal socializing. Dad said I should get to know more people; it'll be good for future business."
Shen Lang felt guilty; this excuse was very good and convincing. He hated Zhao Ziyang to the core. It was one thing for Zhao Ziyang to be a womanizer, but he'd dragged him into it too. Rong Danru said leisurely, "
Dad said you should meet more people, but I don't think he meant you should meet more women, did he?"
Shen Lang broke out in a cold sweat and quickly betrayed Zhao Ziyang: "It was Ziyang who dragged me along… Oh, actually, I was just a supporting character."
Rong Danru said, "A supporting character? Hmph, don't think we didn't see it. You were the one talking the whole time, bewitching those women!"
Shen Lang sweated again and said, "I just told a little joke, was it really that exaggerated?"
Zhao Siyan interjected, "Brother Lang, you don't know, with your handsome appearance and carefree smile, let alone telling jokes, even reciting Buddhist scriptures would steal the souls of those women." Shen
Lang rolled his eyes, speechless. Who was exaggerating here?
Rong Danru, seeing that the criticism had been enough, suddenly smiled and said, "Alright, alright, I'll let you off the hook, but don't flirt with other women again! By the way, honey, you should dance the first dance with Siyan later."
Shen Lang gave the two women a strange look, his suspicions growing. He asked, "Why? Didn't you promise to dance the first dance with me when you came?"
Rong Danru replied, "Siyan is practically a hostess, how could I steal her thunder?"
Shen Lang was speechless again. What kind of reason was that?
With Zhao Tianhua's announcement, "Please enjoy yourselves," the dance officially began. Melodious music started playing, and Zhao Siyan walked over, her face full of charm, and said, "Brother Lang, may I ask you to dance?" Shen Lang ,
naturally unable to refuse, led Zhao Siyan by the hand onto the dance floor.
Many present recognized the Zhao family's "wild daughter," but few had ever seen her in a formal dress. This seemingly aloof woman was usually indifferent to dressing up, often simply wearing her police uniform. Her elegant attire today was unprecedented.
Even more surprising was that this thorny cactus could display such a gentle and tender expression, and even proactively invite a man to dance.
Many wealthy young men and nobles cast envious glances. In Xia Jing's elite circles, a daunting bounty remained: to seduce Zhao Tianhua's daughter, with a reward of 10 million. Although this amount of money was not insignificant to those rich young masters... There are many factors involved, but the key is vanity.
The task of seducing Zhao Siyan was rated SS-level difficulty, second only to the SSS-level difficulty of the national idol Yi Xueman. Many people, knowing their place, avoided Yi Xueman, but why was Zhao Siyan so difficult to seduce? Many young masters couldn't help but be eager to try.
However, without exception, they all failed miserably. Accepting this task required a deposit of 1 million yuan, and the person who posted the task made a fortune from it.
Too many people were bothering her, and Zhao Siyan became suspicious. Later, she learned that there was such a maddening bounty task. After a series of investigations (she was, after all, a police officer), she discovered that the person who posted the task was actually her younger brother, Zhao Ziyang.
Zhao Siyan was furious. After a series of meticulous plans, she finally managed to corner Zhao Ziyang in his room one day…
No one knows exactly what happened, but Zhao Ziyang was hospitalized for three days afterward. From then on, Zhao Ziyang was like a mouse before a cat whenever he saw Zhao Siyan, never daring to make a move.
However, this mission is still ongoing, and Zhao Siyan has become a legend in the world of seduction. Many people believe that Zhao Siyan's difficulty level is SSS-level, as unattainable as Yi Xueman.
But what happened today shocked those wealthy and noble young men. Zhao Siyan was actually so proactive, not only inviting men to dance, but also dressing up like Pan Jinlian, as alluring and seductive as could be.
Who exactly is that man?
Many young men were thinking to themselves, "That man doesn't seem anything special, just a bit tall, a bit handsome, and a bit charming with a smile… But I'm not bad either!"
But why was Zhao Siyan so cold before? If she could just give me that sweet smile, even if I died... well, that doesn't seem worth it. I'd rather shorten my lifespan by three days! …
Feeling Shen Lang's large hand around her waist, Zhao Siyan felt a flutter in her heart and said, "Brother Lang, you dance very well! Where did you learn?" Shen
Lang casually replied, "On a film set."
Zhao Siyan asked curiously, "On a film set?"
Shen Lang said, "I worked as a stunt double on film sets for two years, working on more than ten different sets. These kinds of dance scenes are often filmed, so I just picked it up by watching."
Zhao Siyan suddenly realized, "That's right! Many actors are trained in dance, and how many actors can't dance? By the way, Brother Lang, who have you danced with? Have you ever danced with any famous stars?"
Shen Lang pursed his lips and said, "I'm just a stunt double, how could I have the chance to dance with those stars?"
Zhao Siyan persisted, "You must have had the chance over such a long period of time! Think about it!"
Shen Lang hesitated for a moment and said, "Does Yi Xueman count?"
Zhao Siyan was startled and said in disbelief, "Yi Xueman? Really? You actually danced with Yi Xueman?" "
Shen Lang said, "Yeah, one day we were filming a dance scene, and suddenly the male lead twisted his ankle. The director spotted me immediately, so I stepped in for him."
Zhao Siyan excitedly asked, "Which drama is it? I have to go see it!"
Shen Lang laughed, "What's so interesting about it? It's just a back view."
Zhao Siyan said, "I want to see the back view too! I'll have a chance to brag about it tomorrow. My boyfriend danced with Yi Xueman, haha!"
Shen Lang found it a bit funny and said, "How come you're even more vain than me?"
Zhao Siyan said, "I'm proud of you! I love you to death!"
Shen Lang couldn't stand Zhao Siyan's blunt words and said, "If you love me, then love me. Don't keep talking about dying. Otherwise, I would have saved you for nothing."
Zhao Siyan nodded obediently and said, "Okay, okay, for Brother Lang, Yan'er will definitely try her best to live!"
Shen Lang smiled without saying a word. Zhao Siyan was becoming less and less like a feisty girl; she was completely different from the day she grabbed him.
Zhao Siyan suddenly said, "Brother Lang, didn't you dance with Yi Xueman? Can I ask you a question?"
Shen Lang replied, "Go ahead, I'll answer everything I know!"
Zhao Siyan blushed slightly and said, "Whose waist do you think is more flexible? Are her breasts really that big? Are they real? Did she wear padding? Are they bigger than mine?"
Shen Lang couldn't help but subconsciously compare them. He saw Zhao Siyan's two enormous breasts protruding from the strapless bodice of her evening gown, seemingly about to burst at any moment. A deep cleavage was shockingly exposed, and from above, it looked like most of her breasts were showing...
Shen Lang was a little dazzled and said somewhat insincerely, "Their waists are about the same size, but as for the breasts, yours seems a bit bigger!" Shen
Lang said this, but in his heart he was thinking, "I was so nervous back then, how could I have the mind to look at someone else's breasts? Besides, even if I saw them, it wouldn't be appropriate to compare them. Whose are bigger? You'll only know if you touch them! Will I ever have the chance to touch Yi Xueman's breasts in this lifetime?" "No, so I don't know!"
Zhao Siyan was overjoyed and said, "Brother Lang, their sizes are pretty good, right? Now they're both yours. Whenever you want them, Yan'er will give them to you!"
Shen Lang was quite surprised to hear this. This girl was too straightforward. He was so startled that he almost stepped on Zhao Siyan's foot.
Zhao Siyan was very satisfied with Shen Lang's reaction. She smiled sweetly and quickly kissed Shen Lang on the cheek on tiptoe.
Not only was Shen Lang stunned, but many people around who were paying attention to Zhao Siyan were also stunned, including Rong Yuancheng and Zhao Tianhua. The two old friends looked at each other, both of them feeling a bit helpless. They tacitly drank a glass of wine and secretly adopted a wait-and-see attitude. Let the younger generation handle their own affairs. Everyone was so familiar with each other. How could adults interfere in children's love affairs?
However, Rong Danru didn't react much. Zhao Siyan's story moved her too much. Her sympathy was extremely overflowing. If Zhao Siyan had asked her to back out at that time, she might have considered it. She was thinking that she had gained another ally, and was no longer so isolated in her secret battle with the Tian sisters for her husband...

Chapter 095 The Air Is Bad
Halfway through a dance, Shen Lang suddenly saw a familiar figure that was almost unforgettable. His movements froze, and he involuntarily trembled slightly. He saw the woman's face clearly. Lin Yu? What was she doing here?
Seeing Lin Yu herself didn't make Shen Lang feel too uncomfortable. What he couldn't accept was that Lin Yu's dance partner was none other than Yuwen Zhi'ang, whom Shen Lang hated to the core. Shen Lang had no good feelings towards him whatsoever. Intuitively, he felt that Yuwen Zhi'ang was a polite but hypocritical beast, especially with his extremely long phoenix eyes, which made Shen Lang feel uncomfortable to the bone. Although many women thought his face was as handsome as any South Korean star, Shen Lang also had no good feelings towards Goryeo, a country with a shamelessness beyond the radius of the earth.
Zhao Siyan immediately noticed Shen Lang's unusual expression and followed his gaze. She saw a tall, beautiful woman in a pink strapless dress dancing gracefully with Yuwen Zhi'ang, the second young master of the Yuwen family. At first glance, they did indeed appear to be a handsome couple.
The girl looked to be in her early twenties, about 1.7 meters tall, and was unbelievably beautiful, possessing a captivating charm. However, her face was somewhat pale. Although she had applied blush, Zhao Siyan could still see the lack of color in her complexion, which made her feel somewhat at ease; an unhealthy beauty, no matter how beautiful, wouldn't last.
But seeing Shen Lang's furrowed brows, Zhao Siyan couldn't help but feel suspicious: "Brother Lang, that woman..."
"A friend,"
Shen Lang replied casually.
Actually, that was all Shen Lang could say. Although he had once liked Lin Yu, he had never formally confessed, and the two weren't considered boyfriend and girlfriend.
Zhao Siyan clearly saw the gloom in Shen Lang's eyes and gently asked, "Brother Lang, are you alright?"
Shen Lang smiled and replied, "Of course I'm fine."
Zhao Siyan wasn't the kind of oblivious girl who would bombard Shen Lang with questions; she simply expressed her concern tactfully.
When the music ended, the guests applauded and went to their seats to rest.
Shen Lang then encountered someone he didn't want to see again: He Xinglian!
Shen Lang sighed, "What a small world!"
He Xinglian walked over from afar, holding a glass of wine, and smiled, "Shen Lang, Danru, I didn't expect you to be here too!"
Shen Lang stood up, raised his glass and clinked it with He Xinglian's, saying, "Miss He, hello."
Shen Lang couldn't help but marvel at a woman's ability to transform. He Xinglian no longer possessed the aura of a wild beauty. A light blue long dress outlined her exquisite curves, the unique waist-cinching design particularly highlighting her slender waist, and the long skirt perfectly accentuated her long, beautiful legs. Simple yet elegant, sexy without being overtly revealing, it was all the more alluring.
It must be said that He Xinglian was a woman who knew how to dress, maximizing her strengths and minimizing her weaknesses. However, she seemed to have no flaws. Her only flaw was that she had too many strengths, making her appear too dazzling. Faced with such a sexy and noble super beauty, many people would probably be too nervous to even speak.
Like Zhao Siyan, He Xinglian is a super beauty on the bounty mission leaderboard, and no one has been able to win her heart so far.
He Xinglian said, "Don't be so formal, okay? Just call me Xinglian."
Upon hearing this, Rong Danru and Zhao Siyan both paled. Could this woman also be here to steal Shen Lang? Rong Danru and Zhao Siyan had now formed a united front; they were like frightened birds. In their eyes, countless wealthy ladies and socialites present were eyeing Shen Lang, occasionally casting flirtatious glances their way. He Xinglian was simply the first to approach.
Rong Danru was now filled with hostility towards He Xinglian. Although they were in the same class at school, they had fallen out because of Lin Yu and rarely spoke. Fortunately, they had moved to a new dormitory, sharing a room, so they no longer saw each other every day, reducing the awkwardness.
However, Shen Lang's reply immediately delighted the two women: "You flatter me! Miss He, please speak freely. I'm about to dance with my girlfriend!"
He Xinglian gave Shen Lang a nearly resentful look and said, "Don't be so cold to me, okay? If it's because of Lin Yu, then I apologize. Today's incident was indeed my fault. I originally invited Lin Yu over to relax, and I really didn't expect Yuwen Zhi'ang to be here. He..."
Shen Lang interrupted He Xinglian, saying, "Miss He, there's nothing between me and Miss Lin. You don't need to explain anything to me. I'm nothing to her, nor to you. I'm sorry, we're going to dance now."
As Shen Lang said this, he had already sensed that Lin Yu and Yuwen Zhi'ang had walked not far behind him. The reason he was in such a hurry to leave was simply because he didn't know how to face Lin Yu.
Last time at He Xinglian's lingerie shop, He Xinglian swore that there was a misunderstanding, but what she saw today was completely different. This was enough to prove that there was no misunderstanding, and Lin Yu was still entangled with Yuwen Zhi'ang—this was an undeniable fact.
Shen Lang was heartbroken. He still harbored feelings for Lin Yu; years of affection couldn't be easily severed.
He Xinglian also saw Lin Yu not far away. Lin Yu was trembling, tears welling in her eyes. She was trying desperately to control her emotions, but she couldn't.
He Xinglian was filled with self-reproach. If only she hadn't dragged Lin Yu over. She hadn't expected Yuwen Zhi'ang to be here, nor had she expected Shen Lang. This misunderstanding had deepened.
Actually, Lin Yu had only agreed to dance one last time with Yuwen Zhi'ang, promising to remain friends—a farewell ceremony. But in this sensitive setting, and given the sensitive relationship between Shen Lang, Lin Yu, and Yuwen Zhi'ang, Shen Lang inevitably misunderstood.
Shen Lang said to Zhao Siyan, "Siyan, you're the host. Please show Danru and me around the manor. I think the air in this house isn't good."
Zhao Siyan found it amusing. Where was the air bad? Even though she was clearly in a bad mood, Shen Lang's words secretly pleased her immensely. She excitedly exclaimed, "Okay, okay, Brother Lang, Sister Rong, please come with me!"
He Xinglian's face paled. It seemed she was starting to dislike Shen Lang as well. However, He Xinglian had no right to blame Shen Lang; it was all her own meddling.
She had introduced Lin Yu to her cousin, Yuwen Zhi'ang, without properly investigating the situation. Yuwen Zhi'ang was very satisfied with Lin Yu and pursued her intensely, but Lin Yu had always politely kept her distance. She had also orchestrated the moving incident, a good opportunity for Yuwen Zhi'ang and Lin Yu to get to know each other better. However, she hadn't expected Lin Yu to have asked Shen Lang for help, which led to Shen Lang running into Yuwen Zhi'ang.
He Xinglian felt incredibly stupid for not realizing Lin Yu already had someone in her heart. Thus, a misunderstanding arose between Shen Lang and Lin Yu, who liked each other but hadn't formally confessed, allowing Rong Danru to seize the opportunity.
Originally, she had almost revealed half the truth at the lingerie store last time, and Shen Lang was starting to waver. But that coward had run away, refusing to listen to her explanation. Today, she hadn't expected this incident to happen again; the misunderstanding hadn't been cleared up, but had only deepened.
He Xinglian was filled with remorse. She went over and hugged the trembling Lin Yu, saying, "Lin Yu, I'm sorry. I don't know why things turned out this way."
Yuwen Zhiang stood to the side, silent, but a hint of smugness flashed in his eyes. Actually, he had seen Shen Lang all along, and had deliberately suggested a dance as a farewell ceremony. The soft-hearted Lin Yu had no choice but to agree, which led to what Shen Lang had witnessed.
Hearing Shen Lang's resolute words, Lin Yu felt her heart break again. She finally understood how painful Shen Lang's dejected state had been back then; he must have been a walking corpse.
Lin Yu felt soulless. She was filled with regret and pain. If only she had humbled herself and explained things to Shen Lang back then, things wouldn't be like this now. Lin Yu was in despair. She just wanted to leave this place as quickly as possible and abandon herself somewhere. So she staggered out, like a lifeless corpse.
He Xinglian looked at Lin Yu, who seemed to have lost her soul, and her heart ached terribly. She was about to chase after her when she suddenly saw Yuwen Zhiang chasing after her. He Xinglian hesitated. What would she do if she chased after him?
He Xinglian thought that she should talk to Shen Lang again later. If Shen Lang really had no feelings for Lin Yu, she would give up.

Chapter 096 As
the three of them were about to leave the hall, suddenly, a noble beauty in a black low-cut evening dress walked straight over and smiled at Shen Lang, saying, "Mr. Shen, would you do me the honor of inviting me to dance? I believe Miss Rong wouldn't mind, would she?"
Shen Lang looked closely and recognized her as Zuo Qiuyan, the beautiful woman he had met briefly at a restaurant earlier that day, Zuo Yiqing's older sister.
Rong Danru remembered this woman. Although their relationship with Zuo Yiqing was tense, what did it have to do with her sister? Rong Danru wasn't the kind of woman who couldn't distinguish right from wrong. Seeing that the woman had taken the initiative to invite her, she naturally couldn't refuse. She smiled and said, "Of course I don't mind!"
Shen Lang shrugged helplessly, extended his hand to Zuo Qiuyan in an inviting gesture, and said, "Miss Zuo, please!"
Zuo Qiuyan smiled politely at Rong Danru, placed her delicate hand on Shen Lang's large hand, and the two quickly blended into the dancing crowd.
Zhao Siyan watched this scene from the side and said with a hint of jealousy, "Sister Rong, you're really generous."
Rong Danru felt a little sour and said, "It's better to resolve conflicts than to let them fester."
Zhao Siyan burst out laughing: "Sister Rong, you really know how to comfort yourself! Let's go, let's go to the rest area and be husband-waiting stones!"
Rong Danru chuckled: "You shameless brat!"...
Holding Zuo Qiuyan's small hand in one hand and her slender waist in the other, a refreshing fragrance wafted from Zuo Qiuyan's body, making Shen Lang feel a little overwhelmed.
Shen Lang's heart skipped a beat. He asked, "Miss Zuo, is your perfume from the Hallucinogenic series?"
Zuo Qiuyan looked at Shen Lang in surprise. "You know about the Hallucinogenic series?"
Shen Lang replied, "It's a new product launched by Shelley Company this year. I heard it's only available in limited quantities globally, and even money can't guarantee you'll get your hands on it."
Zuo Qiuyan said, "That's practically a secret. Only those at the forefront of fashion in the industry have heard of the Hallucinogenic series. It seems you're quite the fashionista, Shen Lang."
Shen Lang said, "Miss Zuo, you flatter me. I'm unworthy of such praise. I just overheard someone mention it. The most distinctive feature of this perfume is its mild hallucinogenic effect. I've heard it can be used as a mild aphrodisiac. I wonder if that's true."
Zuo Qiuyan understood Shen Lang's subtext perfectly, but he phrased it cleverly. She could take it as a joke or as someone curiously inquiring about gossip.
Zuo Qiuyan smiled and said, "I didn't expect Mr. Shen to be such a curious person."
Shen Lang said, "Miss Zuo, you're overthinking it. I just feel that with Miss Zuo's charm, she doesn't seem to need to use this perfume on anyone. Even if Miss Zuo went without makeup, I believe it wouldn't diminish her attractiveness in the slightest. This is my most objective assessment as a man."
Hearing Shen Lang's compliment, which wasn't offensive at all, Zuo Qiuyan seemed very happy and smiled, "Let's not call each other 'Miss' and 'Mr.' anymore, it feels very awkward. I'll call you Shen Lang, and you call me Qiuyan, how about that?"
Shen Lang wasn't the kind of person to be coy, and readily agreed, "I'd love to. Then I'll try calling you that first. " "How about calling her once?"
Zuo Qiuyan asked. "What do you mean by 'trying to call her once'?"
Shen Lang smiled and said, "Miss Zuo is naturally beautiful, elegant, and noble, making one hesitant to look directly at her. I can't help but feel ashamed of my own appearance. However, I also find Miss Zuo approachable and gentle, and I'm a little nervous, afraid of offending such a beautiful lady. So I'm trying to call her once."
Zuo Qiuyan laughed and said, "I didn't expect you to be so particular. A name is meant to be called. What's there to be nervous about? Just call her!"
Shen Lang smiled slightly and called out, "Qiuyan!"
When Zuo Qiuyan heard Shen Lang call her name, an indescribable feeling welled up inside her. She had never felt this way when called by anyone else.
Zuo Qiuyan's pretty face blushed slightly, but she quickly recovered and said, "Shen Lang!"
The two smiled at each other and immediately felt relaxed, as if they had known each other for a long time.
Shen Lang suddenly remembered something and asked, "By the way, Qiu Yan, is your sister alright now?"
Zuo Qiu Yan showed a helpless expression and said, "She's just spoiled by Mom and Dad. There are only two sisters in our family, and I'm often not home, so Mom and Dad dote on her a lot, which gradually led to her arrogant and domineering habits. Actually, she's not that bad at heart, she just speaks very harshly and never admits her mistakes. She's caused trouble more than once or twice, which is a real headache for the whole family."
Shen Lang understood a bit and said, "Actually, it's not a big deal. People grow up eventually, and things will get better."
Zuo Qiu Yan sighed and said, "I hope so! Shen Lang, thank you!"
Shen Lang asked, "Why?"
Zuo Qiu Yan said, "Thank you for always giving in to her. I know that with your skills..." "If we were really going to be ruthless towards her, she would have died at least dozens of times over."
Shen Lang's expression changed slightly. "I'd like to hear the details."
Zuo Qiuyan said, "I forced her to recount in detail the feud and enmity between you two. The two bodyguards you taught a lesson to that day are still in the hospital. That's an open secret, so we can leave that aside for now. Recently, there was a case at the ancient road entrance that resulted in 16 deaths. Four of the five burned cars were black and belonged to my sister; this can be verified. There was also a Porsche, which was later found to belong to Zhao Tianhua's son, Zhao Ziyang. The police stopped there, knowing full well that further investigation wouldn't yield any results, so they figured they might as well give Zhao Tianhua some face. Don't you think so?"
“Furthermore, according to information from the police, I discovered that although the car originally belonged to Zhao Ziyang, you were the last person to drive it. I think this definitely proves something.”
Shen Lang was a little surprised. This woman had found out so much in half a day. If she really wanted to get back at him, he, Shen Lang, would definitely be in a lot of trouble. However, since she said it to his face, it shouldn't be a real attack, but at most a warning or threat. He would see what she meant first.
Shen Lang said without changing his expression, “Qiu Yan, it's a real shame you're not a policeman.”
Zuo Qiu Yan had originally intended to use this secret to blackmail Shen Lang into letting her sister go, but she suddenly changed her mind. Now that she had a basic understanding of Shen Lang, she realized how foolish her original idea was. Shen Lang was definitely not the kind of person who could be threatened.
Zuo Qiuyan smiled and said, "I'll take this as a compliment."
Shen Lang said, "Actually, there are many things in this world that even if someone knows the truth, no one will expose them, because these things don't benefit anyone; on the contrary, they might cause a lot of harm. I think no one would do such a pointless thing, don't you think, Qiuyan?"
Zuo Qiuyan said, "That's what I think too, so I had someone accidentally lose the only piece of evidence, the license plate of that Porsche. I believe no one will ever find it again."
Shen Lang said, "Qiuyan, you didn't come to me just for idle chatter, did you? Just say what you want to say!"
Zuo Qiuyan said, "Don't think so badly of me, okay? My..." "My only purpose was to thank you for not harming my sister, that's all."
Shen Lang was a little surprised, and hesitated for a moment before saying, "You wiped away the last thread for me, so shouldn't I say 'thank you'?"
Zuo Qiuyan laughed, "Finally, the first time I've seen Shen Lang lose his composure?"
Shen Lang laughed, "Actually, I have very poor mental fortitude. I usually lose my composure when facing beautiful women, but the degree of my composure depends on the
charm of that woman." Shen Lang started joking again, and Zuo Qiuyan knew that some of the small barriers between them had disappeared. Zuo Qiuyan was glad that she had pulled back from the brink. If she had taken that secret as a threat to Shen Lang, she would definitely regret it now.
At one point just now, Zuo Qiuyan felt a powerful aura emanating from Shen Lang, so oppressive that she could hardly breathe. Zuo Qiuyan had no doubt that, given Shen Lang's skills, he could make her disappear from this world without lifting a finger.
Now, Zuo Qiuyan felt really relaxed. Having another friend felt a million times better than having another enemy!

Chapter 097 One Day of Willfulness
"Shen Lang!"
Zuo Qiuyan said softly, her voice gentle, as if it had been soaked in water. "Am I fortunate enough to be your friend?"
Shen Lang looked at Zuo Qiuyan's pretty face and noticed that she lowered her head slightly when she said this. Her pink cheeks were flushed just right, and her long eyelashes trembled gently.
Zuo Qiuyan's charming appearance made Shen Lang a little distracted. Impulsiveness is a devil, and Shen Lang was thus tricked by it. He said with a hint of teasing, "I couldn't be happier. But what kind of 'friend' does Qiuyan mean?"
Upon hearing this, Zuo Qiuyan looked up in surprise. Her beautiful eyes, like shimmering autumn water, blinked. Her small mouth opened slightly, and a blush quickly flashed across her face. She mustered her courage and asked, "What kind of friend does Shen Lang hope for?"
Looking at Zuo Qiuyan, who appeared pure and innocent but was incredibly stubborn inside, Shen Lang couldn't help but feel a surge of attraction. She was somewhat similar to Tian Qingya in temperament, but only in appearance. Tian Qingya was gentle and compliant inside and out, while Zuo Qiuyan was different. She was outwardly gentle but inwardly strong, the kind who would not easily admit defeat.
Shen Lang drew a circle on Zuo Qiuyan's palm with his finger and chuckled, "The kind of friend Qiuyan desires is the kind of friend Shen Lang desires, and the kind of friend Qiuyan doesn't want is also the kind of friend Shen Lang doesn't want."
Zuo Qiuyan felt a tingling, electric sensation run through her as Shen Lang drew the circle on her palm. She felt a jolt of excitement and thought, "This guy is really too bold! How dare he tease me like this? But he's honest, not a bad person, and has good manners, just a little mischievous. Logically, this kind of man should be very popular with girls. How did my sister become his enemy? It's really strange!"
Zuo Qiuyan glared at Shen Lang and said, "Shen Lang, your answer is so cunning! Do you often talk to girls like this? Or rather, do you talk to every girl like this?"
Shen Lang said, "Qiuyan, are you doubting your own charm or distrusting Shen Lang's judgment? This is the first time I've spoken so charmingly like this. It's really tiring. If I talked like this every day, I would have died of exhaustion long ago."
Zuo Qiuyan giggled and said, "Shen Lang, you are such a humorous and interesting man. If you didn't have so many girlfriends, they would definitely be chasing after you!"
Shen Lang couldn't help but roll his eyes. He hadn't expected this woman to be so bold. He had been thoroughly teased by her. Saying this was as good as saying nothing. He said helplessly, "I finally understand why Qiuyan is still single. It's not that no man is good enough for her." It's not that it's Qiu Yan's charm that's irresistible, but rather that no man can escape her sharp tongue unscathed.
Zuo Qiu Yan gave Shen Lang a flirtatious glance and said, "You know that's good! Now you can answer my question, right? Don't answer so cunningly anymore, okay?"
Zuo Qiu Yan's soft pleading made Shen Lang's bones melt. He carefully considered his words before saying, "Qiu Yan's words really put me in a difficult position. In fact, Qiu Yan's charm is irresistible to any man. I'm not a saint; I admit I've already fallen for Qiu Yan's evening gown. However, Shen Lang isn't a good man, and I believe Qiu Yan has seen that I have more than one girlfriend. If Shen Lang were still single, he would definitely pursue Qiu Yan relentlessly."
Seeing that Shen Lang had returned her flirtation, Zuo Qiu Yan couldn't help but smile smugly. Shen Lang seemed to be interested in her.
Zuo Qiuyan said leisurely, "Shen Lang, what do you think about affairs?"
Shen Lang replied, "Affairs? I've never thought about it. I've never stolen anyone's love, only the hearts of a few women."
Zuo Qiuyan scolded, "You're being cunning again!"
Shen Lang said, "Qiuyan, don't you think your question is too bold? If I hadn't heard it with my own ears, I would have doubted that this elegant and radiant beauty would discuss such a deep topic with a man she had only known or met for half a day."
Zuo Qiuyan looked at Shen Lang with a pitiful and resentful gaze and said, "You're blaming me for being promiscuous, aren't you?"
Shen Lang couldn't withstand the beauty's resentful gaze and laughed, "Qiuyan, you misunderstand. I'm just too surprised. In fact, I think Qiuyan is very straightforward, which I like. I don't like girls who are too scheming; it's too tiring to be around them."
Zuo Qiuyan said with surprise, "You really mean it?"
Shen Lang nodded and said, "Yes, I mean it."
Zuo Qiuyan said happily, "Then I'm relieved. To be honest, I..." She had never spoken to a man like this before, but today she couldn't help herself... Since she had already started, she might as well let him be willful this once! "Shen Lang, do you believe in love at first sight?"
Shen Lang looked at Zuo Qiuyan's gentle face, her calm eyes filled with anticipation, and he couldn't help but want to tease her again. However, once the words came out, the teasing tone lessened considerably: "I believe! But I think the wording can be changed. 'Love at first sight' seems to only happen between people of the same sex, while between men and women, I think 'love at first sight' is better."
Zuo Qiuyan laughed: "Hehe, why be so serious? Just accept that I'm not as learned as you, okay? If I told you that I fell in love with you at first sight, would you believe me?"
Shen Lang looked into Zuo Qiuyan's eyes, which were clear as water, without a trace of impurity or any flicker. Moreover, Shen Lang could feel her rapidly beating pulse in her palm, and he couldn't help but wonder, could this girl be telling the truth?
Shen Lang found this question difficult to answer: "Then I can only thank Qiu Yan for her favor!"
Zuo Qiu Yan looked delighted: "You believe me?"
Shen Lang smiled: "Shen Lang has a strong ability to withstand setbacks, but he just can't learn to belittle himself. One needs a bit of self-confidence to live freely."
Zuo Qiu Yan's face seemed to have gained a dazzling radiance, and her voice trembled slightly: "Shen Lang, thank you for believing me."
Shen Lang shrugged and said: "Why be so polite? I didn't do anything."
Zuo Qiu Yan: "Do you know why she asked you about 'cheating' just now?"
Shen Lang: "I'd like to hear the details."
Zuo Qiu Yan: "She's currently writing a script involving cheating, and her thoughts are very chaotic. She seems to have hit a bottleneck, so she wants to find someone trustworthy to help her."
Shen Lang was a little surprised: "Aren't you a makeup artist?"
Zuo Qiu Yan said with no small amount of pride: "With prices so high in China now, people..." "Don't you need a part-time job to improve your standard of living?"
Shen Lang asked. "Who does Qiu Yan write scripts for?"
Zuo Qiu Yan replied, "Yi Xue Man."
Shen Lang was even more surprised, his eyes widening in disbelief. "Yi Xue Man?"
Zuo Qiu Yan became even more smug. "You should know Xue Man, right? She was really flustered for you the other day!"
Shen Lang asked curiously, "How so?"
Zuo Qiu Yan said, "Weren't you arrested by Miss Zhao the other day? Xue Man's assistant, Xiao Wei, happened to be delivering a gift to you and saw what happened. She called Xue Man and told her. Xue Man was discussing the script with the director at the time. When she received Xiao Wei's call, her face changed, and she immediately called for help. It was the first time I'd ever seen Xue Man so anxious. You're really something." Shen Lang
felt very complicated at this moment. In his eyes, he and Yi Xue Man were from completely different worlds. One was a national idol, and the other was an ordinary person. He was already surprised enough that Yi Xue Man had given him a gift, but he didn't expect her to help him find someone and even worry about him. At this moment, Shen Lang didn't know whether to feel joy, excitement, or perhaps more surprise. He had no doubt that Zuo Qiuyan was lying, because Xiao Wei bringing him a gift was a fact.
Shen Lang forcibly suppressed his turbulent thoughts and asked, "How could Qiuyan know so much?"
Zuo Qiuyan didn't answer Shen Lang's question, but playfully said, "The music is gone!"
Shen Lang had no choice but to suppress his doubts, took Zuo Qiuyan's slender hand, and said with some regret, "It seems our conversation isn't over yet."
Zuo Qiuyan said, "Would you mind dancing another song with me?"
Shen Lang replied helplessly, "How could I refuse?"
Zuo Qiuyan smiled charmingly, and continued to dance with Shen Lang on the dance floor, keeping time with the music.
However, Zhao Siyan and Rong Danru in the rest area were getting restless. What kind of bewitching potion was this woman surnamed Zuo giving Shen Lang? It was one thing for them to be whispering and chatting happily, but now they had even danced two songs in a row!
The two women couldn't help but feel a pang of jealousy. They exchanged a glance, saw the jealousy in each other's eyes, and couldn't help but find it amusing.

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