The airport was crowded, and the radio voices rang overhead.

  For the first time, Cheng Juan felt like the radio sound above was very annoying.

  He lowered his eyes and stared at her without evasion.

  Wearing her usual black sweater, Qin Ran’s stray hair hung casually by her ear lobes. From the side, her figure was cold and thin, with a delicate outline.

  Cheng Juan saw that she wasn’t answering and tightened his grip.

  This kind of posture was too close, and the warmth from his breath hit her ears when he spoke, transmitting small electric currents that numbed her fingertips.

  Qin Ran’s eyelashes trembled. “Don’t get too close.”


  His slightly darker lips were pursed, and his snow-white complexion was soft and gentle. His usual coldness and indifference were gone, his voice was low and bewitching, stirring up her heartstrings. “Then, are you going to consider it?”


  The radio overhead and the rushing figures around had almost turned into blurs.

  Qin Ran stared at his face, taking in his sharp features that looked to be meticulously drawn stroke by stroke……

  Was she the kind of person who looked at the face?

  She thought for a while, and then bowed her head in resignation—


  She indeed was……

  “I’ll consider it,” she replied.

  The airport had too many people, and their appearances were also too outstanding. Celebrities rarely looked so good even after refinement. One was enough to attract the attention of passers-by, let alone the two of them being together.

  Pulling up her hoodie, Qin Ran covered half of her mouth. “The plane is about to take off.”


  “Okay.” Cheng Juan’s chin brushed her hair, and his voice was a little slow. “Then, have you considered it?”


  She remained silent.

  Only after she boarded the plane while dragging her feet like a humanoid doll did she manage to restrain herself.

  **

  In the Cheng family’s house in Beijing.

  While the subordinates pulled the goods behind, the Second Hall Master returned to the Cheng family’s house for a debriefing.

  The Cheng family hadn’t been very stable in the past two days. The fact that Old Master Cheng had given Cheng Juan the precious opportunity in City C had spread throughout.

  Several rumors surfaced in the Cheng family that Cheng Juan did nothing in City C except play with his little girlfriend.

  Because of his dereliction of duty, the forces and assets in City C had shrunk by half.

  Cheng Raohan’s confidant was in City C, so he knew Cheng Juan’s every move better than anyone else. Today, he stayed at home especially to wait with the other hall masters for the Second Hall Master’s return.

  The Second Hall Master had already reported the time to Old Master Cheng in advance.

  Within two minutes, they saw him coming in. Unlike everyone’s imagination, he was full of energy and in a stable state. If any difference was to be pinpointed, he was much more imposing than before.

  Putting down his teacup, Old Master Cheng glanced at him solemnly. “Where’s the Third Young Master?”


  “The Third Young Master has accompanied Miss Qin back to school,” The Second Hall Master bowed and respectfully replied.

  When the other hall masters heard this, they couldn’t help but exchange glances. Cheng Juan was already famous for not doing anything, but this was going a little overboard. Without handling the important matters, he had gone to play with his little girl. Sure enough, beauty was harmful.

  “Old Master Cheng, the Third Young Master is too indecisive and pays attention to love affairs instead. He cannot be part of the three majors heirs of the Cheng family,” a middle-aged man with sharp eyes and dark skin said.

  Old Master Cheng pursed his lips, and the look on his face faded.

  “This time in City C, the Third Young Master was too disappointing. Although he’s smart, he pays attention to personal emotions over important matters. When you asked him to lead the team at the base a few years ago, he went to study medicine halfway through. This time, City C’s forces have suffered heavy losses all because of his impropriety. He’s too distracted and cannot bear to carry the Cheng family on his shoulders.” Another person stood up and sang the same tune.

  Cheng Raohan listened to them silently.

  The Second Hall Master paused upon hearing this and then reported to Old Master Cheng. “Patriarch, City C’s forces have not suffered heavy losses. The Third Young Master has successfully returned and recovered all goods and men to Beijing, and they’re reaching soon.”


  “Successfully returned all? To the Cheng family’s house? The Second Hall Master is indeed the Second Hall Master, he can settle the traffic bureau in just three days.” Cheng Raohan looked at him, expressing praise and secretly criticizing Cheng Juan.

  Having heard the ridicule in his words, the Second Hall Master wasn’t bothered, and just rigorously said, “Except for a small group of people, all the others are here.”


  Cheng Raohan watched his calm and unhurried state and paused with his hand on the armrest.

  He knew that the information he received from his confidant wouldn’t be wrong, but…… the Second Hall Master’s steady and calm attitude was beyond his expectation……

  The Second Hall Master’s reaction was beyond that of everyone’s expectations. Even if Old Master Cheng went there personally, he wouldn’t be able to regain City C’s power back to Beijing without an allowance of ten days.

  They all knew in their hearts that Cheng Juan hadn’t cleared the checkpoints at all. How could the Second Hall Master possibly bring everyone safely back to Beijing?

  Was he so angry because of Cheng Juan that he was daydreaming?

  At this time, Butler Cheng came in. “Old Master, the Second Hall Master’s men have returned. They’re waiting at the gate of the compound for you to debrief them.”


  They were really all back??

  In disbelief, Cheng Raohan pursed his lips and followed Old Master Cheng silently to the gate.

  The compound was a school ground.

  At this time, crowds of people were standing densely. Except for Cheng Raohan’s small team, the Second Hall Master had a lot of men.

  The few hall masters frantically persuading Old Master Cheng just now exchanged glances, and the dark-skinned man walked up to Cheng Raohan. “Eldest Young Master, you said that the Third Young Master didn’t even clear the checkpoints? You told me to persuade the Old Master? I will remember your ‘kindness.’”


  Cheng Raohan was speechless. How could he have foreseen that the usually straightforward Cheng Juan would play such a scheme!

  Although the other hall masters remained silent, they were all criticizing Cheng Raohan internally for this incident.

  If the news provided by him was indeed true, it was very important to the hall masters. But…… his information was false, which made the returning hall masters deem him as “petty.”


  Behind them.

  The Second Hall Master was asking Butler Cheng about Cheng Mu.

  “Cheng Mu?” Butler Cheng didn’t expect the Second Hall Master to ask about him. “He came from a special training camp with his brother.”


  “Special training camp?” The Second Hall Master was in awe. “I didn’t expect the special training camps in Beijing to be so powerful.”


  “Cheng Mu only followed the Third Young Master.” Butler Cheng slowly explained to the Second Hall Master. “It seems like the five Cheng brothers were picked up by the Third Young Master outside when he was a child, and their origin isn’t clear. Generally, they don’t stick their noses into the Cheng family’s business. We only see Cheng Mu a little more often.”


  The Second Hall Master nodded. He had always known that the Cheng family was very powerful, but he didn’t expect it to be to such an extent. Anyone from the special training camp was so powerful.

  He instantly respected Butler Cheng from the bottom of his heart.

  After sending him away, Butler Cheng looked up in confusion. This Second Hall Master…… was really strange.

  **

  On the other side.

  Qin Ran and Cheng Juan were still on their way to Yunjin Community. During their days in City C, they had brought back some stuff from Qin Ling for Qin Hanqiu.

  And Qin Ran also had to report to him that Qin Ling’s injury wasn’t too serious.

  Ah Wen wasn’t around when they arrived, and Qin Hanqiu was still sitting at the desk in the hall, flipping through a file.

  “Will you eat here tonight? I happened to buy vegetables in the morning.” Butler Qin usually didn’t allow Qin Hanqiu to buy vegetables or go shopping, so Qin Hanqiu always went out whenever he had a chance.

  Qin Ran looked up to survey the furnishings in the house and casually nodded.

  Seeing that she had agreed, Qin Hanqiu’s face lit up joyfully, and he went to Cheng Juan with the document.

  Cheng Juan carefully dissected the various economic cases and explained them to him. These cumbersome economic cases on paper were quoted by Cheng Juan, and Qin Hanqiu instantly understood them.

  Especially……

  Qin Hanqiu stared after Cheng Juan’s back as he went to the kitchen to pour water, wondering if it was an illusion, but Xiao Cheng seemed more polite to him this time……

  After eating with them, Qin Ran and Cheng Juan returned to Ting Lan.

  They had left not long ago.

  Butler Qin and Ah Wen came to train Qin Hanqiu.

  “Sorry, Second Master.” Butler Qin lowered his head. “We’ve been busy developing software projects for the last two days, so we’ve moved your training to the night.”


  “It’s okay. Xiao Cheng just swung by and taught me.” Qin Hanqiu pushed the documents in front of him.

  Staring at the detailed remarks and clearly organized suggestions left by Qin Hanqiu on the document, Butler Qin was stunned. Xiao Cheng again?

  Qin Ran’s boyfriend according to Qin Hanqiu?

  Butler Qin thought in surprise. It made sense since she was a student of Beijing University’s Physics Department. Her boyfriend must be something extraordinary as well.

  He went out with the documents Qin Hanqiu had written on and returned to the car. He couldn’t help but call Qin Xiuchen.

  Qin Xiuchen was still in the hotel in City C.

  When the phone rang, he was just coming out of the bathroom, wearing a bathrobe with his white fingertips close to his collar. Qin Ling had finished writing today’s paper and was playing a game on the computer.

  In the past few days, he had been playing the game console that Qin Xiuchen had given him. This was the first time he played in front of Qin Xiuchen the game that Qin Ran had downloaded for him.

  Neither did he avoid him.

  Picking up the phone, Qin Xiuchen casually glanced over at him. He just pressed the call button when he saw Qin Ling’s movement. His hand suddenly paused, and a look of shock appeared in his beautiful black eyes……