"Please, heroine, stop coming over!

Xu Xuejiao suddenly felt very upset. She didn't know why. Even though she knew Lu Chengwen was talking nonsense when he said he liked Jiang Shihan, she still felt very unhappy. She didn't think too deeply about why.

"Lu Chengwen, you're spending over ten billion to chase a girl? That's quite the investment! For that price, you could have any big celebrity you want. Is a secretary really worth it?"

Lu Chengwen angrily retorted, "Just save her! Why are you spouting so much nonsense?"

"You yelled at me!"

"Huh?" Lu Chengwen was taken aback and quickly softened his tone. "Did I? No, I didn't. Haha, no, no. It must be the echo in here. My dear, sweet, lovely Xuejiao, you're the most adorable, compassionate, and kind-hearted person. Please help me save her, and I'll give you all my shares. The pharmaceutical company will be yours from now on. I won't bother you anymore. Please, I'm begging you..."

"Fine, I'll take a look. After I take a bath and do my hair, if I'm in a good mood, I'll go."

"Hey, you—"

*Beep beep beep...*

The call ended.

Zhang Shen'er put away her phone and glared at Lu Chengwen. "So, you really were trying to save someone?"

"Yes, yes."

Lu Chengwen had no energy to argue with her.

[Did she agree or not? She must have agreed! There's no reason for her to refuse such an offer!]

[She'll do it. She's not the type to let someone die. Please, please, save her!]

Zhang Shen'er had heard Lu Chengwen's inner thoughts earlier and thought she was hallucinating. But this time, she heard them clearly again. She looked at Lu Chengwen with a serious expression and tentatively asked, "Mr. Lu, you're really going all out to chase this girl. She must be stunningly beautiful, right?"

"Huh? Oh, yes."

Lu Chengwen's mind wasn't on her at all. He turned around and sat down on a bench, leaning against the wall.

[This can't go on. I need to make sure Long Aotian shows up tomorrow. I can't keep cleaning up his mess.]

[I messed up Leng Qingqiu's deal, saved Jiang Shihan's mom... Who knows what'll happen next?]

[Over ten billion? I don't care. At most, I'll get a beating from my dad and become the laughingstock of the entire northern region.]

[I'm already covered in lice; a few more won't matter. My reputation is already in the gutter. The most important thing is... she must be saved!]

Zhang Shen'er felt that things were becoming both bizarre and intriguing. How could she hear this guy's thoughts so clearly?

Zhang Shen'er didn't leave. She leaned against the railing. "So? What's going on?"

"Huh? What do you mean?"

"What's really happening?"

Lu Chengwen forced a smile. "Chasing girls, that's all. I've done plenty of ridiculous things; this is just one more."

"Lu Chengwen, don't think you can fool me. You've done a lot of despicable and absurd things, but when it comes to money, you're never careless. Spending over ten billion to chase a girl? That's a losing deal, and you'd never do it unless it was for Leng Qingqiu or Chen Mengyun. If you spend ten billion, you'd expect to make thirty billion or more in return."

"How much I earn is none of your business!"

Lu Chengwen wasn't going to humor this woman. Now that the call was over and he didn't need anything from her, why should he be nice? She was Long Aotian's woman, after all.

"Oh? Xu Xuejiao gets over ten billion for helping to save someone. I just helped you make a call. Shouldn't I get something too?"

Lu Chengwen stood up and walked over to the railing, staring directly at Zhang Shen'er without backing down.

"Of course, you shouldn't go empty-handed. In a few hours, when I get out, I'll buy you a set of adult toys. When you're feeling lonely at home, you can think of my majestic figure and pleasure yourself to the heavens. How about that?"

Zhang Shen'er's face turned pale with anger, and she gritted her teeth. "Lu Chengwen!"

"Yeah, yeah, I'm scum."

Zhang Shen'er escorted Lu Chengwen to a shared cell.

Two hours later, Zhang Shen'er walked to the cell door and was shocked.

Inside, three tough guys were kneeling in a row on the floor. One was polishing Lu Chengwen's shoes, while the other two sat upright, all of them bruised and battered.

Lu Chengwen sat on a chair against the wall, whistling with his arms behind his head.

Sometimes, Lu Chengwen really couldn't understand.

A person like him, who should have been a pillar of society, a local economic leader, and a role model for success, had somehow become the villain—a pathetic, lovestruck villain at that.

He had billions in assets, a high-level education, had climbed snow-capped mountains, skydived from 10,000 meters, participated in Spain's Running of the Bulls, was fluent in four languages, held two master's degrees, and was skilled in boxing, swimming, skiing, and basketball.

He was tall and handsome, not like those heavily made-up pretty boys, but when he wore a high-end suit, he exuded a rugged, leader-like charm.

Why was he so unlucky, forced to play the role of a brainless villain who competes with Long Aotian for women, only to be killed by him in the end?

Even if he were driven by lust, why couldn't he just be like Chen Moqun? A snap of his fingers, and seductive women would throw themselves at him. Park a supercar in any CBD, and beautiful young girls would flock to him for his WeChat.

Why did he have to act like an idiot, obsessing over those female leads?

Zhang Shen'er looked at the three men kneeling on the floor, furious.

"Lu Chengwen, did you hit them?"

"Disappointed?" Lu Chengwen stood up and walked to the railing, smiling. "You locked me in here hoping they'd beat me up, right?"

Zhang Shen'er had indeed hoped that. She wanted this guy to suffer a bit; otherwise, she wouldn't feel satisfied.

But why were these three so useless? Weren't they supposed to be tough and arrogant? Three against one, and they couldn't win?

Zhang Shen'er shouted, "Did he hit you?"

Lu Chengwen turned to the three men. "Tell her, did I hit you?"

The three quickly shook their heads. "No, no, no, we bumped into each other."

"Yeah, we bumped into each other."

"Mr. Lu is a good guy, civilized and polite. He shouldn't be in jail. Officer, you must have made a mistake! Such a good person shouldn't be arrested!"

Lu Chengwen looked at Zhang Shen'er triumphantly, his eyes seeming to say, "You heard that, right?"

Zhang Shen'er, furious, said to the duty officer, "Open the cell door. Let him out."

Lu Chengwen picked up his suit jacket, draped it over his arm, and walked out proudly.

When he reached the lobby, he was shocked.

The person here to bail him out was none other than Leng Qingqiu!

Leng Qingqiu had just finished signing the paperwork. She turned around and saw Lu Chengwen, smiling slightly. "Are you okay?"

"Why are you here?"

"Can't I be?"

Zhang Shen'er's expression darkened. She walked to the reception desk and slammed the paperwork on the counter. "Sign here, then leave."

Lu Chengwen signed.

Zhang Shen'er looked at Leng Qingqiu. "Leng Qingqiu, weren't you sick of him? Why are you bailing him out?"

"Because I feel like it."

Zhang Shen'er snorted. "Of course, capitalists have no conscience."

"Watch your words. Even police officers must abide by the law."

"But you know he's scum."

"I know." Leng Qingqiu's expression was indifferent. "But I don't recall any law saying scum should be shot or jailed. He and Jiao Shiheng were involved in a mutual brawl. Jiao Shiheng has already signed a statement of forgiveness, and I've paid the two-thousand-yuan fine. All you need to do is release him immediately."

Zhang Shen'er was about to lose her temper but then smiled. "I heard you two are getting engaged next month? Congratulations. May the wealthy find happiness together."

Leng Qingqiu knew she was trying to provoke her but simply smiled. "Thank you. I heard your family is pushing you to go on blind dates again. Is this one at least a normal guy?"

The two women's eyes locked, sparks flying between them.

Leng Qingqiu had been harassed by Lu Chengwen for three years, something everyone in Snow City knew about.

Meanwhile, Zhang Shen'er had been forced into countless blind dates, often encountering bizarre men, a fact well-known in their social circle.

Both women had their sore spots, and neither was willing to back down.

Lu Chengwen was secretly enjoying the show.

[Catfights between women are always a spectacle! Absolutely thrilling!]

[But I should be careful. These two are fierce; I don't want to get burned.]

[Though right now you're at each other's throats, once Long Aotian adds you both to his harem, you'll be the best of friends. Haha.]

Lu Chengwen stood behind them, snickering to himself.

Suddenly, he felt a chill and looked up to see both women glaring at him angrily.

Lu Chengwen quickly turned and walked away, muttering, "I need to go home. My mom's calling me for dinner."

In the car.

Leng Qingqiu sat across from Lu Chengwen.

Lu Chengwen felt like a schoolboy.

[Dammit, what kind of lousy business car is this? Why are the seats facing each other? Where am I supposed to look?]

[Leng Qingqiu's legs are so beautiful. With black stockings, they're absolutely mesmerizing. I could play with those legs for a year—no, three years—no, a lifetime!]

[Too bad her skirt's in the way. If she'd just lift it a bit and spread her legs a little...]

Leng Qingqiu's face was cold as she stared at Lu Chengwen, listening to his inner thoughts about her. Suddenly, she spread her legs wide, causing Lu Chengwen to nearly choke.

"Like what you see?" Leng Qingqiu asked, her expression unchanged.

"Uh... not bad..."

Leng Qingqiu sat back properly. "So, how did you know Jiao Shiheng was trouble? What's your source? Did you plant a spy in my company?"

Lu Chengwen widened his eyes, pretending to be surprised. "He really is trouble? See, I told you today wasn't a good day to sign the contract. Good thing I stepped in when I did..."

"Lu Chengwen, can you say one honest thing to me?"

"I'm always honest."

Lu Chengwen was still playing dumb. He had no idea that his inner thoughts were completely transparent to this female lead.

Leng Qingqiu asked, "Why did you suddenly decide not to marry me?"

Lu Chengwen stammered, "I suddenly realized I like Xu Xuejiao..."

"Xu Xuejiao isn't your girlfriend. Stop lying."

Lu Chengwen sighed. "The truth is, I don't like you."

"Then what were the last three years about?"

"My bad luck."

"And all your sweet words and concern for me?"

"Your bad luck."

"Then why did you help me today? You were willing to go to jail for me! And back then, did you really want to kiss me?"

Lu Chengwen looked at Leng Qingqiu and suddenly laughed. "Lady, you're really something. My issues with Jiao Shiheng are personal. As for you and me, it's over."

Leng Qingqiu stared at Lu Chengwen. "Lu Chengwen, don't regret saying this."

"I never regret anything."

"Just so you know, I hold grudges. If you treat me like this today, you'll never have another chance with me."

"Ha! Perfect! From now on, we'll just nod politely when we see each other. If I say one extra word to you, I'm a grandson!"

Leng Qingqiu was hurt.

Her nose tingled, and her eyes welled up.

"Get out."

She said calmly, "Get out of the car."