Twin Stars of Jiang City, Don't Shoot!

Three days passed in the blink of an eye.

Jiang Cheng got up early and changed his clothes. When he went downstairs, he found that Li Shiyao hadn't left yet.

"Senior, when are we heading to the Lin Family?"

Li Shiyao trotted up to Jiang Cheng, blinked her big, sparkling eyes, and her stunning face was full of smiles. Having a rare chance to be alone with Jiang Cheng, she was naturally overjoyed.

"Who told you that?"

Jiang Cheng frowned, and the first person he thought of was A Long. That kid had a loose tongue! He was going to mess with Ye Bufan, so he had to keep it low-key. If Li Shiyao tagged along, with the Protagonist's usual luck, he'd probably notice right away. How was he supposed to play Old Six then?

"Sister Mu Qingcheng told me."

Li Shiyao stuck out her tongue, then tugged persistently at Jiang Cheng's sleeve, acting coy to get him to take her along.

Mu Qingcheng? Jiang Cheng suddenly had a bad feeling. Last time at the Shen Family, that woman had stood in front to protect Ye Bufan—she'd probably already been won over by now. And now she was calling Li Shiyao her sister? Was Ye Bufan planning to make a move on Li Shiyao? No good intentions! And he'd even helped her out last time. Well, if that was the case, it looked like Li Shiyao had to come along. He'd have to find a way to make her see Mu Qingcheng's true colors.

"Fine, but you follow my orders on everything, got it?"

"Mm-hmm~"

Li Shiyao nodded obediently. She always listened to Senior—she'd do anything for him.

The Lin Family estate was unusually lively today. Many of Jiang City's elite had come to offer birthday congratulations, and the foot of the mountain was packed with luxury cars worth a fortune.

"The Lin Family picked a good spot for feng shui."

Jiang Cheng glanced at the surroundings and let out a sigh.

"Senior, you know feng shui too?!"

Li Shiyao clung to Jiang Cheng's arm without letting go, her eyes full of pink heart bubbles. No wonder he was the man she'd set her sights on—good at everything. Amazing! Even A Long was a bit surprised. He knew the Young Master was strong, but he hadn't expected him to understand feng shui as well.

What the hell? Jiang Cheng gave Li Shiyao a strange look. Was this girl colorblind or something? The place was nestled against the mountains and river—of course the feng shui was good. What was there to be surprised about? So much fuss over nothing!

"Can you let go of my arm?"

Jiang Cheng felt his hand was already going numb, and his tone was gloomy. Sure, having a beauty like her clinging to him was something to envy, but he was a married man. Pulling and tugging in broad daylight—what kind of behavior was that? It was a total breach of male virtue.

"No, no."

Li Shiyao shook Jiang Cheng's arm, her delicate face pitiful, as if she'd start crying pearls any second. Luckily, the days of being drained by Qin Yan had left Jiang Cheng's heart as pure as a sage's, unshakable. Otherwise, he might not have been able to hold out.

"Do that again, and I won't bring you out next time."

"Did you forget what you promised me? Follow my orders on everything."

Li Shiyao pulled a sour face, grumbling as she let go.

Jiang Cheng watched helplessly. This girl was actually quite adorable.

Maybe he should find a chance to take her as a sworn little sister, to keep her from cooking up any more crooked ideas.

"Brother Cheng."

Hearing that familiar address, Jiang Cheng knew it was Lu Ming without even turning around.

Even though he was mentally prepared, seeing it in person still felt stunning.

"Your... family went bankrupt? Why are you pulling this abstract art look?"

Jiang Cheng's expression was complicated as he sized up Lu Ming, who was wearing a mix of plastic and newspaper.

Lu Ming's face instantly fell.

"Brother Cheng, even you don't get me!"

Get it? I'd have to be kicked in the head by a donkey to get you.

All those custom high-end suits, and you go for this eyesore nonsense.

Can't even take a full stride walking—I'm worried that thing's gonna fall off for you.

"I get you."

Jiang Cheng patted Lu Ming on the shoulder to console him.

"Really?"

Lu Ming's eyes lit up. "Then can you tell, bro, what concept I designed this based on?"

Pfft!

I... *@%#&

"You've got three seconds to leave and go change your clothes."

Jiang Cheng started counting on his fingers.

Three, two, one!

"On it, Brother Cheng."

Lu Ming's car was parked not far away. He'd apparently brought formal clothes in advance, so he changed quickly.

But watching the car shake violently, Jiang Cheng fell silent.

Just changing clothes—did it need that much commotion?

"Senior, let's try it sometime too."

Li Shiyao loved watching the chaos, her face flushed, her clear, bright eyes blinking.

"Try what?"

Jiang Cheng didn't catch on at first, until he followed Li Shiyao's gaze...

Thump~

A flick to the head.

Is that something just anyone can casually try?

How did the Heroine, who in the book was as pure as a little white flower, have a head full of nothing but yellow trash?

Ahem~

Well, he could mention this to Yan'er.

People had to look forward, had to keep exploring and trying new things!

"Fine, we won't try it then~ Why'd you have to hit me?"

Li Shiyao covered her forehead, pouting pitifully.

Jiang Cheng's veins bulged. He shot her a glare.

He'd already been thinking of taking Li Shiyao as a sworn little sister, and now he was even more determined.

Having such a beautiful girl clinging to him every day—Jiang Cheng wasn't some saint. If he ever lost control and let his beastly side out one day...

The consequences... Hiss!

At least Li Shiyao probably wouldn't do anything that messed up, right?

"Brother Cheng, how's this? Handsome, right?"

Lu Ming walked over and spun around in front of Jiang Cheng and the others.

"Not bad."

Jiang Cheng gave a slight nod, looking at Lu Ming in his formal wear.

As the legitimate son of the Lu Family, Lu Ming had looks and aura locked down tight.

But his personality...

Maybe growing up in silk and satin, never worrying about food or clothes, had made him a little too lively.

"Hey, bro... with looks and style like ours, we might as well be real brothers."

"No, closer than brothers!"

"I've already decided—from now on, we'll be known as the Twin Stars of Jiang City. What do you say?"

Lu Ming rattled on with gusto, his voice dripping with emotion. By the time he snapped out of it, Jiang Cheng and the other two were already far ahead.

"Hey~ bro, you're ditching me again."

Jiang Cheng heard Lu Ming's plaintive cry behind him and shook his head.

This kid was a total riot.

In the main hall of the Lin Family, there was still some time before the Birthday Banquet officially began, but the place was already packed with distinguished guests.

Events like banquets and gatherings were prime opportunities to rub shoulders with the elite and expand one's network.

The moment Jiang Cheng and his group appeared, they drew everyone's attention.

"As expected, outstanding people shine wherever they go."

Lu Ming said with a flamboyant air, his tone full of self-satisfaction.

Jiang Cheng's mouth twitched. The way he said it reeked of Protagonist energy.

Some came forward to make connections, but Jiang Cheng brushed them off with a few words and moved on.

Ye Bufan hadn't shown up yet, so he'd better stay cautious.

Sneak into the village, no firing shots!

Dealing with a Protagonist meant winning through steady, sure moves.