"You kid~"
Ma Yuan sighed helplessly.
Although Shen Xue was somewhat slick and cynical, women seemed to like that type.
Furthermore, Shen Xue's family background was also good, so perhaps the kid might really strike it rich!
Ma Yuan secretly envied, was jealous, and hated.
His parents were both ordinary farmers, and he had to rely on diligent and hard work in his studies to get into a relatively good university, and then to leap over the dragon gate to become a civil servant.
Unlike Shen Xue, whose family had paved all the roads, he could easily get everything he had worked hard for.
"Ma Yuan, how about I introduce you to some? I know quite a few of them."
"Alright, tell me about them, in detail."
The two sat together, chattering, their gazes constantly roving over the young women.
Meanwhile, Wang Ying, whom they desperately desired, was sitting with Lin Fan in a private room at a coffee shop on the sixth floor.
Soft, ambiguous light cast down, illuminating a pair of lovers.
Wang Ying stirred her steaming hot coffee with a small spoon while charmingly appraising Lin Fan.
She didn't know why, but whenever she saw Lin Fan, she felt particularly happy, and all her unhappiness vanished.
There were many excellent people around her, and her parents had always wanted to introduce her to a suitor with good prospects.
However, she didn't even spare them a glance.
Now, she only liked Lin Fan!
"I heard Sister Zhou say that you made Master Long look like a fool, and he's been closing his doors and refusing visitors ever since, not doing business."
"It was just a coincidence. I had something to see her about, it was about that cooperative in our village. Secretary Tian insisted I borrow a commercial property, which was so annoying."
Lin Fan, afraid she might get suspicious, deliberately spoke with a complaining tone.
"You don't need to explain so clearly. I know you don't fancy Sister Zhou."
A hint of smugness flashed in Wang Ying's eyes.
Back at Simiao Beauty Salon, among so many beautiful and charming ladies, Lin Fan had only ended up with her.
What did that prove?
It proved she was very attractive!
She giggled, "Tell me, Sister Zhou made it sound so mysterious. How did you know there was treasure buried underground?"
"That's a secret."
Lin Fan put on a secretive demeanor and whispered, "I don't tell anyone except those closest to me."
"If you don't want to say it, then don't."
Wang Ying showed a disappointed expression.
"Come here, I'll tell you."
Lin Fan beckoned with a grin.
Wang Ying smiled joyfully, but upon seeing Lin Fan's smug expression, she pouted, "I don't want to hear it now."
"If you don't listen, then this secret will be buried with me forever."
Lin Fan's words made Wang Ying's heart bloom with joy.
Didn't this mean she was the one closest to Lin Fan in his entire life!
"I'm free anyway, so it doesn't hurt to listen."
As she spoke, Wang Ying stood up, walked over, and sat down beside Lin Fan.
Lin Fan chuckled and, unable to wait, pulled her onto his lap.
"What are you doing?"
"My little Yingying, I've missed you so much!"
The two snuggled together, forgetting all about that incident with Long Yun.
"Little Yingying, you shouldn't come to these kinds of parties anymore."
"If I don't come, how will I handle my marriage? Are you going to marry me?"
"To tell you the truth, it's no use even if you come."
"Why?"
Wang Ying snorted indignantly, "Do you think I can't get married? Let me tell you, I have so many suitors, I can't pick and choose."
"Even if you pick, it'll be in vain."
Lin Fan grinned, "Didn't you ask me how I knew there was treasure buried underground? Do you still remember when I told your fortune before?"
"I remember."
Wang Ying's memory was vivid. That time Lin Fan told her fortune, he looked up for a long time and couldn't see anything.
"You mean..."
Suddenly, Wang Ying's beautiful eyes widened, and she covered her small mouth in surprise.
"That's right."
Lin Fan smiled proudly, "It was indeed this humble scholar, no doubt."
Wang Ying chuckled, "You're still a scholar?"
Lin Fan had a well-built physique, and holding her felt like holding a small kitten.
In her eyes, it was difficult to imagine Lin Fan as a frail scholar.
"Are you telling the truth?"
"If you don't believe me, we'll see. I reckon you'll be inseparable from me your whole life."
After Lin Fan finished speaking, his phone rang: "The big windmill creaks and turns..."
He then realized he had been out for about half an hour.
He took out his phone and saw it was indeed Tian Mengyao.
Tian Mengyao was furious and demanded, "Where did you go?"
"I'm at Longhu Hotel."
"Then why didn't I see you?"
Tian Mengyao had searched all around and couldn't find Lin Fan.
"Where are you then? I'll come find you right away."
"I... forget it. You'll see me in a moment."
Tian Mengyao hung up the phone.
At this moment, a middle-aged man with a square face hurried over.
"Mengyao, I lost you when we were walking just now. So you're here."
The middle-aged man had a gentle smile on his face, showing no signs of blaming Tian Mengyao.
"Sorry, Uncle Zhou. My friend called me."
Tian Mengyao explained.
The middle-aged man smiled and said, "So that's how it is. Come with me, I'll introduce you to some friends your age. Yunqing City may be small, but there are still talented young people. Moreover, they hold important positions. You need poverty alleviation policies, perhaps they can offer some help."
"Uncle Zhou, I..."
Tian Mengyao's face was filled with embarrassment.
If she had known it was this kind of party, she would never have come.
"Hurry up, it's your first time attending this party, it's good to make some friends."
Although the middle-aged man's tone was amiable, it carried a hint of an unrefusable nature.
Tian Mengyao sighed helplessly and reluctantly followed him.
The moment she appeared, countless male eyes fell upon her.
Especially since anyone standing next to Secretary-General Zhou Weiguo was certainly no ordinary person.
Tian Mengyao's pure face and her adorable, sulky expression instantly captivated countless men.
Pure, cute, beautiful, and with a good figure.
Coupled with a powerful family background, she was simply their dream lover!
Shen Xue excitedly patted Ma Yuan's shoulder and whispered, "Ma Yuan, Ma Yuan, she's here, she's here. I didn't expect her to be so stunning. Marrying her would be a huge profit."
Ma Yuan's eyes also sparkled.
Although he had already chatted up two beautiful women, from their brief conversations, he could tell that they had only been working for a few years and their family backgrounds were similar to his.
He was now just a minor deputy section chief and couldn't get promoted no matter what.
Besides not knowing how to "play the game," he also lacked connections.
Therefore, Tian Mengyao, who was standing before him, was precisely what could compensate for his deficiencies.
Thinking this, his heart became restless: "Should I try my luck too?"