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Goodness, there's nothing to worry about.

Glancing to the side, Ye Liuyun looked serious—who would have thought he was being narcissistic in his heart?

"So, you're Ye Liuyun!"

"Hm?"

Hearing this, Ye Liuyun snapped back to his senses.

"You're with Haoqian, right?"

Qu Yingmeng had no intention of hiding anything from Ye Liuyun. After all, he seemed to know everything already. There was no point in keeping secrets.

"You recognize me?"

[Did she figure it out already?]

Ye Liuyun found it a bit strange.

Qu Yingmeng casually tucked her hair behind her ear and said with a relaxed tone, "Of course I know you. Technically speaking, I'm Zhao Haoqian's stepmother."

"I didn't expect to run into Madam here."

Ye Liuyun put on an expression of mild surprise.

[She actually knows who I am?]

[Well, it makes sense. After all, the major villain Zhao Shen had to return early because of me.]

[So it's not surprising that Qu Yingmeng has taken notice of me.]

With that realization, Ye Liuyun no longer found it strange. Instead, he asked curiously, "Madam, are you here alone so late at night because something's bothering you?"

As he spoke, he glanced around the bar. A place like this wasn't exactly somewhere one came alone just to enjoy the scenery.

"No, not at all."

Qu Yingmeng smiled and shook her head in response to Ye Liuyun's curiosity.

"I just suddenly felt like coming here. Maybe it's fate that brought us together tonight, don't you think?"

"…"

[Damn! She's really good at this!]

[I can't take it anymore!]

The spirit of a rogue flirt was igniting inside Ye Liuyun!

But then, something struck him.

[Wait a second! She said she's not upset?]

[That doesn't add up! Wasn't something supposed to have gone wrong with the company? How could she not be affected?]

Just as he was piecing things together, Qu Yingmeng's playful smile deepened.

This was all thanks to him.

Without any traitors in her way, Qu Yingmeng's plans had gone smoothly. All the money she had earned was safely stored in her secret account.

"Madam, you…"

Ye Liuyun still had more questions, but—

"Tonight is such a happy occasion, let's not talk about those things. Why don't we focus on something more enjoyable?"

With that, Qu Yingmeng subtly leaned in closer to Ye Liuyun.

The intoxicating scent of her perfume lingered in the air.

[ … ]

Even his inner thoughts had gone silent.

What an incredible opportunity!

While chatting with Qu Yingmeng, Ye Liuyun was also keeping an eye out for Long Tian.

In this storyline, Long Tian played a crucial role.

[There he is!]

After scanning the room, Ye Liuyun finally spotted him.

At the moment, Long Tian was sitting alone on the other side of the bar.

However, he didn't look good at all.

His entire body radiated anger, showing no signs of restraint, as he downed drink after drink.

Anyone with common sense could see that he was in a terrible mood.

People around him instinctively avoided him, unwilling to get caught up in whatever storm was brewing.

[What's going on?]

[I haven't even done anything to him, so why is he so angry?]

Ye Liuyun was puzzled, but he quickly brushed it off.

[It doesn't matter, as long as the protagonist is here!]

He quickly reviewed the upcoming events in his mind.

[If I remember correctly, Qu Yingmeng gets harassed by a thug in the bar.]

[Then, the male lead steps in and saves her.]

[That's how she falls for him at first sight.]

The storyline was simple enough.

But after thinking it over, Ye Liuyun couldn't help but feel speechless.

[This is ridiculous!]

[Seriously, does the author even understand how things work?]

[How could a thug even get into a high-end bar like this?]

[It's like the author deliberately lowered everyone's intelligence just to create a chance for the protagonist to shine.]

Hearing this, even Qu Yingmeng and the others secretly nodded in agreement.

People who came to a place like this were usually looking for a peaceful and elegant atmosphere.

There was no way a random thug would be allowed inside.

[Whatever!]

Too lazy to dwell on it, Ye Liuyun turned his attention to his surroundings.

[Now that Long Tian and Qu Yingmeng are here, all that's missing is the thug!]

With that thought, he started scanning the bar again.

He wanted to see who looked the most like a thug.

"Everything's arranged?"

In a secluded corner of the bar, Yao Huaimeng sat on a sofa and looked at You Yu beside her.

"Don't worry!"

Hearing Yao Huaimeng's question, You Yu made an 'OK' gesture.

"I've already stationed bodyguards at the entrance. No thugs will be getting in tonight!"

"That's good."

Unaware of Yao Huaimeng and You Yu's presence, Ye Liuyun continued searching.

Yet, after a long while, he still couldn't find a single thug!

[Something's not right!]

[If the thug doesn't show up, how will the plot progress?]

He turned to glance at Qu Yingmeng sitting beside him.

[Wait a minute!]

[In the original storyline, Qu Yingmeng was drinking alone when she was targeted by a thug.]

[But right now, I'm the only one sitting next to her!]

[Oh, hell no! Does that mean the thug… is ME?!]

So, in the end, the thug was actually himself?!

"Pfft—"

Not only Qu Yingmeng, but even Yao Huaimeng and You Yu, who had been quietly observing from the sidelines, couldn't hold back their laughter.

"Hmm?"

Ye Liuyun looked at the suddenly giggling Qu Yingmeng with a confused expression.

"I just thought of something funny," she waved it off, quickly grabbing a napkin to dab at her lips.

At that moment, a slight discomfort in her lower abdomen made her frown.

"Wait a sec, I'm going to the restroom."

"Alright."

Ye Liuyun thought nothing of it and nodded in response.

On her way to the bathroom, Qu Yingmeng spotted Yao Huaimeng and You Yu hiding nearby.

So, they were here too.

And, it seemed she wasn't the only one who could hear Ye Liuyun's thoughts.

She didn't react much—just flashed a knowing smile at the two women before continuing on her way.

"Was that a challenge?"

You Yu's face was full of dissatisfaction.

That smile had to be a provocation!

It was as if she was saying, "I'm more mature and charming than you."

Unlike You Yu, Yao Huaimeng wasn't the type to openly show her emotions.

She wouldn't say much—but that didn't mean she wasn't feeling competitive.

As she recalled the confident smile Qu Yingmeng had just given them, a glint of determination flashed in her eyes.

Even if you're beautiful, I, Yao Huaimeng, will never back down.

If it comes down to it, I'll fight for it!