"When I come here, do I need to report it to CEO Mu?"
Jiang Cheng's tone was cold. He deliberately raised his voice, his gaze seemingly casually sweeping toward Ye Bufan.
It was as if he were saying, You heard that, right? There's nothing between her and me.
Meanwhile, Ye Bufan's attention had long since been captured by the pure and lovely Li Shiyao.
Damn! It's that pretty girl from this morning.
Ye Bufan clicked his tongue and stared at Jiang Cheng with envy.
This guy was actually more handsome than him. What an unforgivable crime!
Mu Qingcheng's disappointment was visible to the naked eye, leaving everyone momentarily dazed.
"What's going on? Didn't they say Young Master Jiang was pursuing CEO Mu?"
"Why do I feel like it's actually the complete opposite?"
"Rumors really can't be trusted."
Lu Ming, standing nearby, was dumbfounded. He silently gave Jiang Cheng a thumbs-up.
Brother Cheng, badass!
He had thought Brother Cheng had given up. Turns out he had lost interest after winning her over.
At that moment, a contemptuous voice rang out.
The Protagonist had appeared!
"Hurry up and apologize to Qingcheng, or don't blame me for getting rough!"
Ye Bufan stood with both hands in his pockets, his head slightly raised at a forty-five-degree angle to the ground, glaring arrogantly at Jiang Cheng.
Whose subordinate was this? How was he this fierce?
He dared speak to the Jiang Family's young master like that. This young man probably had never been beaten senseless before.
Young Master Jiang hadn't even said anything wrong.
The crowd stared at Ye Bufan in astonishment before shaking their heads, as though they were watching a clown making a spectacle of himself.
Ye Bufan thought his aura had stunned the entire room, and he became even more pleased with himself.
He pursed his lips and flashed a wicked smile.
See? This is my presence!
Master was right. I really am the chosen one!
Hehehe~
Jiang Cheng looked at Ye Bufan with admiration. Sure enough, he was the Protagonist—his ability to seize opportunities was truly impressive.
Taking the chance to earn another wave of Mu Qingcheng's favor—wasn't that a sure thing?
Should he cooperate with him? Otherwise, Ye Bufan just looked like a complete idiot.
Forget it. This time, he would take the loss and let him show off for free.
"Who the hell are you to tell Brother Cheng to apologize?"
Before Jiang Cheng could perform, Lu Ming fired back with a single sentence.
Li Shiyao also stepped forward, shielding Jiang Cheng as she glared viciously at Ye Bufan.
What were they doing?
He, the person involved, hadn't even said anything, yet these two were more anxious than he was.
Seeing Ye Bufan's expression as if he had eaten shit, Jiang Cheng quickly tugged at Lu Ming.
"Brother Cheng, don't pull me! I know you're being kind and don't want to stoop to the level of someone like him."
Lu Ming gave Jiang Cheng a look and said solemnly, "But I can't stand it anymore!"
Jiang Cheng was stunned. Was he really that magnanimous?
No, he was trying to save his life!
Why was this kid so stubborn? Did he think he was the Heroine, that the Protagonist would tolerate him without limit?
"Mu Qingcheng, hurry up and control your man."
"I..."
Mu Qingcheng looked at the cold Jiang Cheng, her heart twisting in pain. She spoke to Ye Bufan icily, "My affairs are none of your concern."
Ye Bufan's smile froze on his face as he stared at Mu Qingcheng in disbelief.
I was speaking up for you!
The crowd immediately began mocking him.
"Someone actually wants to win CEO Mu's favor with such a method? He really doesn't know his place!"
"Why doesn't he piss and look at his own reflection? What a pathetic sight."
"The Jiang Family isn't someone he can afford to offend. If it were me, I'd hurry up and kneel to beg for mercy!"
Ye Bufan's face alternated between green and white. So I was the clown all along?!
He then glared at Jiang Cheng with resentment.
Jiang Cheng: "??"
Dude, were you insane?
What did this have to do with him? He hadn't said a single word from beginning to end.
He didn't glare at those cursing him or those mocking him, yet he fixated on one fine socialist youth like Jiang Cheng?
Did Villains deserve to die and suffer?
He had even wanted to help him just now. Pah, what a cute little Protagonist.
He was good for nothing!
Listening to the ridicule around him, Ye Bufan saw red.
He was a dignified disciple of the Heavenly Mountain Sect, proficient in both medicine and martial arts. How could he take this kind of crap?
A silver needle silently appeared in his hand, and a contemptuous smile curled his lips.
Silver needles could do more than save people—they could kill as well!
Mu Qingcheng's pupils contracted. From where she stood, she could clearly see Ye Bufan's small movement.
Damn it, he wanted to harm her beloved Jiang Cheng again!
Without hesitation, Mu Qingcheng flashed forward and stood directly between the two men.
The crowd was confused. In their eyes, Mu Qingcheng had her back to Ye Bufan, as though she were protecting him.
Ye Bufan was also startled, but he immediately understood.
She's protecting me!
That's right. Qingcheng didn't deny it when he said, "Control your man." That means she considers me one of her own!
She must be afraid that the Jiang Family will retaliate against me, so she deliberately distanced herself from me, wanting Jiang Cheng, that spoiled rich kid, to vent all his anger on her.
Thinking this, Ye Bufan revealed a tender expression and put away the silver needle in his hand.
His gaze became increasingly gentle. He wanted very much to step forward and say,
The Jiang Family is nothing. What is there to fear!
Then he would softly tell Mu Qingcheng that from today onward, he would be her safe harbor.
But he could not let Qingcheng's painstaking efforts go to waste.
Damn Jiang Cheng, it was all because of him!
At this moment, Jiang Cheng had no idea that Ye Bufan's self-moved fantasy had made him resent him even more.
What the hell was this?
Why was Mu Qingcheng making those faces at him? Was she having a spasm?
Jiang Cheng was completely baffled.
Oh, he understood!
She was telling him to get lost and not hurt her Ye Bufan.
It hadn't been easy, truly not easy. She had finally returned to normal!
He had said it before—Mu Qingcheng wasn't like Li Shiyao, someone who only cared about looks. What she saw was a person's inner qualities and bearing.
If he were a woman, he would definitely be attracted by Ye Bufan's fully functional face—blegh~
His witty, humorous words—blegh~
His imposing figure—blegh~
Attracted to him!
In an instant, Jiang Cheng had already planned how he would leave.
First, he would pretend to be heartbroken and devastated, then force out a few tears before leaving in desolation.
Perfect. He truly was a genius!
He took a deep breath and began brewing his emotions. The feeling was coming.
Three, two, one.
"Mu Qingcheng, you don't deserve Senior Jiang Cheng's affection!"
Li Shiyao wrapped her arm around Jiang Cheng's, puffing out her cheeks as she angrily scolded Mu Qingcheng, her eyes full of pity for him.
Senior must be heartbroken right now. He must need someone to comfort him!
Mu Qingcheng was equally unwilling to back down. Her eyes blazed with indignation, and she desperately wanted to see what was inside Li Shiyao's head.
What she was doing would put Jiang Cheng in danger!
Uh...
Could someone tell him what was going on?
Jiang Cheng roared inwardly. Could they let him say something?
They had said all the words, while all the grudges were being pinned on him. They just wouldn't let him go.
Ignoring Mu Qingcheng's gaze, Li Shiyao took Jiang Cheng's hand and prepared to lead him outside.
Just then, the roar of a motorcycle suddenly sounded, soon coming to a stop at Shen Family Manor.
Tap, tap, tap...
A tall woman in a black trench coat walked in. Wherever she passed, all the wealthy young heirs lowered their heads and avoided her.
The Shen Family's little devil, Shen Xiyue, had arrived!
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