Qin Yan is chasing me, a one-day CEO?

Blonde hair, blue eyes? A good grandson?

As Jiang Cheng's voice rang out clearly, Father Jiang and Mother Jiang's eyes lit up.

Well... that didn't sound so bad, actually.

The moment they pictured themselves as grandparents, the two couldn't stop grinning.

"No!"

Almost in unison, Qin Yan and the other four women spoke up anxiously.

"What's this about?"

Mother Jiang's eyes were full of surprise, then she broke into a knowing smile.

Her little Cheng had grown up, huh. Already taking the initiative to go after girls.

And five fresh, tender cabbages at that!

As tempting as Jiang Cheng's words were to this old mother, she could still tell the difference between one grandson and a whole flock of them.

Seeing Mother Jiang's expression, the women all flushed crimson, like bashful brides meeting their in-laws for the first time.

Ah, it was all Jiang Cheng's fault!

They were already furious about his sudden departure without a word, and now he was thinking about chasing after some wild woman outside.

At the seaside, Jiang Cheng listened to the commotion on the phone, a bad feeling creeping into his heart.

He cautiously asked, "Hey, Dad, are you at the office?"

A bout of coughing came through the line, followed by Father Jiang's slightly nervous voice: "Cough—yeah... that's right, at the office."

Jiang Cheng shook his head helplessly, sighing inwardly.

He knew his dad too well—the man always stammered when he lied.

Clearly, Dad had been threatened by Mom!

And that voice just now had definitely been Jiang Ruoxue and the others.

"Cheng, about the project..."

"Hello? Dad, what did you say? The signal's bad here. Hello?"

Jiang Cheng hung up decisively.

Close call. He'd almost let Dad spill the beans.

Beep, beep, beep—

Staring at the disconnected call, Father Jiang spread his hands helplessly.

That brat, slippery as an eel!

"Uncle, Auntie, since Jiang Cheng isn't here, we'll take our leave."

Qin Yan pressed her lips together, stood up, and spoke politely.

Her eyes were unreadable, betraying neither joy nor anger, then she turned and left.

One after another, Shen Xiyue and the other three women followed suit in tacit understanding.

Night fell, and the city lights began to glow.

The mottled neon reflections fell through the glass window onto the coffee shop table.

Tap, tap, tap...

A slender finger lightly drummed on the tabletop.

"Spill it. What do we do now?"

Qin Yan crossed her arms, her gaze sweeping over Shen Xiyue and the other three women in turn.

"Jiang Cheng is clearly avoiding us. What else can we do? Tie him up and drag him back?"

Jiang Ruoxue sighed, her expression full of helplessness.

"Maybe it's because of our rebirth that the original course of events has changed."

"Whether it has or not, we can't let Ye Bufan off in this life."

Shen Xiyue parted her red lips, her tone dripping with killing intent.

Even if there was only the slightest chance, she wouldn't let Jiang Cheng get hurt.

"What about Jiang Cheng, then? If we really wait a year or two, he might have kids calling us 'Auntie.'"

Mu Qingcheng said worriedly.

"Leave that to me."

Qin Yan spoke calmly, "But until Ye Bufan and the forces behind him are eliminated, everything goes through me."

The women nodded in response.

With that, the Anti-Ye Alliance's united front was initially formed.

Seaview Villa, Jiang Cheng got up, had a simple breakfast, and set off for the Jiang Family's overseas branch.

"Move, move! Get your act together, all of you."

"President Jiang will be here any minute. If anyone screws up, you're on your own!"

Outside the Jiang Corporation building, a middle-aged man with a squat build and a potbelly bellowed at the top of his lungs.

Beside him stood a thirty-something woman, voluptuous, with a teardrop mole at the corner of her eye.

"Manager Li, looks like President Jiang's car."

"What Manager Li? From now on, call me Vice Manager Li."

Li Tianming straightened his suit and put on his signature smile as he walked up to greet them.

The car slowly came to a stop.

A Long got out and opened the rear door, and Jiang Cheng stepped out in a white suit.

Many of the female employees' eyes lit up.

So this was the new president of the company—way too handsome.

"President Jiang, over here."

Li Tianming waved, his face full of smiles as he jogged toward Jiang Cheng.

This was the young master of the family; he had to be treated right.

In the office, Jiang Cheng familiarized himself with the company's specifics, and by the time he was done, evening had arrived.

"Young Master, Manager Li said he's arranged a welcome dinner for you. Are you going?"

A Long knocked and entered to ask.

Jiang Cheng thought for a moment. "I'll go."

After all, he'd be staying here for a while, so it was good to get to know the company staff better.

At the Intercontinental Hotel, not long after Jiang Cheng went in, a tall, graceful figure appeared at the entrance.

Qin Yan slowly curled her lips.

Little man, let's see you run now!

"Is everything ready?"

"Everything's been prepared as you requested, Miss Qin."

A black-suited bodyguard beside Qin Yan replied in a low, respectful tone.

On the other side, Jiang Cheng barely ate a few bites before hurrying off with A Long.

The female employees were just too enthusiastic—he couldn't handle it.

As soon as they stepped out of the private room door, "A Long, come on. I'm taking you out for a good time."

Jiang Cheng patted A Long on the shoulder. "What are you waiting for?"

"Miss... Miss Qin."

A Long swallowed hard and instinctively stepped back.

"What Miss... Qin Yan!"

Jiang Cheng followed A Long's gaze, and the smile on his face instantly froze.

Well, I'll be damned. She really did follow me here.

"Going out for a good time? Take me with you."

Qin Yan looked at Jiang Cheng with a half-smile, a hint of veiled resentment flickering in her eyes.

"Haha—what a coincidence! Qin Yan, you're here too."

Jiang Cheng scratched his head, forcing himself to stay calm.

"Yeah, quite the coincidence. Since we're fated to meet, let's have a meal together."

Qin Yan let out a soft laugh. "You wouldn't say no, would you, Jiang Cheng?"

Ahem~

Would I dare refuse?

Jiang Cheng gave an awkward laugh, swallowing the refusal that had risen in his throat.

"No... not at all. It's my honor."

"In that case, let's go."

Qin Yan walked over to Jiang Cheng and naturally linked her arm through his, like a couple in the throes of romance.

At the top floor of the Intercontinental Hotel, in the VIP suite, pinkish lamplight spilled down around them.

"Qin Yan, didn't you say we were eating? This... this doesn't seem quite right, does it?"

Jiang Cheng forced himself to speak. If not for A Long and Qin Yan's bodyguards still being present, he'd have suspected she was about to devour him.

"Food tastes the same no matter where you eat it."

Before long, dish after dish was brought in and set on the table.

Qin Yan picked up the wine flask, poured two small cups, and then placed a piece of stir-fried kidney in Jiang Cheng's bowl.

"Jiang Cheng, let's have a drink."

Only after watching Qin Yan drink her own cup did Jiang Cheng feel safe enough to down his.

A flicker of triumph passed through Qin Yan's eyes.

Little man, don't blame me for this. It's your own fault for being so disobedient.

To make you come back with me willingly, I had no choice.

"You two may leave now."

Qin Yan glanced at A Long, who was still rooted to the spot. "What, afraid I'll eat your Young Master?"

A Long shook his head like a rattle-drum and shot Jiang Cheng an apologetic look.

Sorry, Young Master.

But Miss Qin's presence is just too overwhelming!

As the door clicked shut, the room filled with an ambiguous atmosphere, leaving only Qin Yan and Jiang Cheng...