The oval-shaped face, along with her cascading wavy hairâthis was the first time Chen Fan saw his superior with her hair down.
At work, Jin Lan always kept her hair in a bun. Standing at 1.68 meters tall, paired with moderately high heels, she exuded an aura of authority. Her curvaceous figure made her overall physique more mature and filled with charm.
Even a simple floral dress couldnât conceal her allure. Indeed, clothes were meant to be worn by the right people.
Jin Lan spun in front of the mirror, glanced at herself, and said, âIt feels a bit tight.â
The saleswoman nearby said, âBeauty, itâs not that the dress is tight, itâs that youâre ⦠um ⦠a bit too well-endowed. Iâm envious.â
Jin Lan looked down and said, âItâs not ideal. I work in a formal office setting; I canât be revealing cleavage.â
âBut with this style, thereâs not much room to cover up. If you try to, it wonât fit properly.â
Jin Lan turned to Chen Fan, who said, âBuy it, I think it looks great.â
Jin Lan nodded and said, âAlright then, pack up these few sets for me.â
Chen Fan, helpless, said, âBoss, who buys several sets of the same outfit? Why not try something else?â
âNo need, I like to buy multiple sets of an outfit for convenience.â
Chen Fan had grown numb to it, but he wasnât worried. As long as it didnât affect the overall plot, there was no problem.
The rain outside was pouring down. Meanwhile, Jin Lan took Chen Fan to buy some lingerie. As for shoes, Jin Lan didnât need any since she had a custom shoe store.
In her line of work, dressing too extravagantly could indeed cause negative impressions.
âLetâs grab some snacks; I havenât indulged in a while.â
Chen Fan followed along. His job was simply to muddle through the days, get some results, and wait for a promotion when the time came.
They each ordered a bowl of noodles and sat by the window.
âYe Aotian went to buy a house.â
Chen Fan said, âWhere did that kid get the money? No way, that country bumpkinâhow could he afford it?â
Itâs all part of the show. Lifeâs a play, and without acting, how would the story progress?
Jin Lan remarked, âOver 20 million, heâs really capable. So young, and he could effortlessly pull out that much money to buy a house.â
Chen Fan replied, âNo matter how much money he has, itâs not as much as my family.â
Jin Lan couldnât be bothered to expose him and said, âI met with Lin Qingyue. We talked a lot.â
âHow could Lin Qingyue possibly like that country bumpkin? No matter how much money he has, heâs still a country bumpkin. How could he compete with my family?â
âWhat if,â Jin Lan paused, âjust hypothetically, he had a woman by his side? What would you do?â
âThat guy? As long as he doesnât touch my Lin Qingyue, I couldnât care less. But if he provokes me, Iâll make him understand what true cruelty is.â
âReally?â
âBoss, Iâm with you all the time, and Iâm not completely useless. Thereâs no way Iâd just sit back and do nothing. Right now, heâs not even qualified to challenge me.â
After saying this, even Chen Fan felt a bit embarrassed. This setup is just brainless. But it makes sense. If the antagonist had any brains, how would the protagonist survive? Heâd get crushed in no time.
Suddenly, a bolt of lightning flashed.
Jin Lan jumped in fright.
The snack shop they had chosen wasnât big. It was a hidden gem in an alleyway that Jin Lan frequented. The reason she came here was partly because the food was great, and partly because the place was quiet with few people around.
At that moment, a group of people surrounded Ye Aotian outside in the rain. The nearby vendors quickly distanced themselves. Those people were carrying knivesâregulated weapons.
âYe Aotian?â Chen Fan looked at Ye Aotian in the distance.
Then, he glanced at Jin Lan beside him.
âBoss, who are those people?â
âThey donât look like theyâre from Li Longâs group, but theyâre also not from Zheng Qiangâs side. Probably just some small-time thugs.â
Soon, the two groups clashed.
Ye Aotianâs injuries had healed quickly, and in just a day or two, he could remove the bandages. With just a few punches, he knocked down the group of thugs. However, he was also hit with a few blows.
To be honest, at this stage, he hadnât yet encountered ancient martial arts, so he couldnât escape unscathed. No matter how strong you are, itâs impossible to take on so many people without getting hurt.
His back was slashed open by a knife, leaving a huge gash, with blood pouring out.
In the rain, Ye Aotianâs hair was disheveled, and he knelt down on one knee, panting heavily. Even Chen Fan couldnât bear to watch anymore.
Ye Aotian noticed Chen Fan, who was innocently eating noodles.
But when Chen Fan saw Ye Aotian looking his way, he immediately understood what to do.
He put down his chopsticks, stood up, and walked over.
All that was missing was him putting his hands on his hips and shouting:
Ye Aotian walked step by step to the glass window, raised his hand, and knocked.
âJust you wait. Sooner or later, Iâll make you kneel and beg for mercy.â
âWith just you? You think youâre worthy of challenging me? Competing with me for women?â