Xiao Mingyue returned home early in the morning after receiving Xu Hao's response.
Exhausted from staying awake day and night, she immediately fell asleep.
She was truly worn out that day.
It was a mental and emotional toll.
In a very short period, she was dethroned from her position as the CEO of a multi-billion-dollar company and left with nothing.
What followed was even more humiliating: she had to beg the very enemy who had ruined her.
Such are the ups and downs of life.
Fast forward to 7 p.m.—
Xiao Mingyue was promptly woken by her alarm clock.
After some rest, the dark circles under her eyes vanished.
She groomed and dressed herself meticulously.
It was as if the poised and elegant CEO had returned.
She headed to the parking lot, got into her car, and drove off.
She was on her way to meet Xu Hao.
...
Meanwhile, just as she was leaving, a taxi conveniently arrived.
Sitting in the passenger seat was Lin Feng.
He had been detained for a day.
Fortunately, his senior fellow student, Li Shan, had considerable influence in Magic City and managed to bail him out.
He was also warned not to provoke Xu Hao any further.
Though he was reluctant to back off, Lin Feng knew he was no match for Xu Hao with his current capabilities.
He thus abandoned any immediate plans for revenge.
The first thing he did after getting out was to find his fiancée, Xiao Mingyue.
Words from Xu Hao still echoed in his ears.
He was worried about what might happen to Xiao Mingyue.
To his surprise, as he reached the ground floor, he saw Xiao Mingyue driving away, all dolled up.
Lin Feng immediately grew suspicious.
Why was she getting all dressed up so late at night? What was she up to?
A sense of dread filled him.
He felt as if he were about to be metaphorically 'cuckolded'.
"Driver, follow that car ahead," he ordered.
The driver's face lit up at his request, sensing an opportunity.
He had just seen the woman who had driven away.
Coupling that with Lin Feng's reaction, he suspected infidelity.
He had heard similar stories from drivers in his circle before.
This could be an excellent chance to make some extra money.
Immediately, his expression turned serious, almost as if he deserved an Oscar for best actor.
"Young man, are you sure about this? What if you get caught…?"
Before the driver could finish his sentence, Lin Feng tossed a wad of cash toward him.
The driver grinned instantly, "Bro, leave it to me. Back in my youth, I was an amateur race car driver. I guarantee I'll follow that car discreetly, without her noticing."
Lin Feng was impatient and somewhat angry at the driver's audacity to hike the price. However, recalling that he had just been released from detention, he abandoned any plans for physical confrontation and handed over his remaining 1,000 yuan.
But the more he heard from the driver, the stranger it sounded.
Why did it seem like he was on a mission to catch someone cheating?
He shook his head; Xiao Mingyue wasn't that kind of woman.
But what if Xu Hao, that crafty and deceitful man, was scheming something?
They arrived at the same lavish hotel—The Shengshi.
Xiao Mingyue got out of her car and reserved a private room.
The taxi also pulled up at the Shengshi Hotel.
For a moment, the driver looked at Lin Feng with sympathy.
If his fiancée was booking a room with another man, then the guy was seriously out of luck.
Perhaps feeling guilty, the driver reluctantly pulled a bill from the wad of cash and handed it to Lin Feng, who was about to exit the taxi.
"Bro, take this money. If you can't win the fight, at least you can run."
Lin Feng's face darkened immediately.
Without even glancing at him, he got out and slammed the car door shut.
The driver shook his head.
Such a young guy, already wearing a 'green hat.' What a world we live in…
...
Lin Feng followed Xiao Mingyue discreetly.
Seeing her reserve a private room at the front desk, his heart sank even further.
If Xiao Mingyue was being coerced, she didn't look like it.
Why did she even seem somewhat pleased?
Could it be…
The thought alone was heart-wrenching for Lin Feng.
He also booked a private room across from hers, planning to observe from a distance.
Time ticked away.
Soon, it was 8 p.m.
Xu Hao still hadn't shown up.
Given that this wasn't the first time Xu Hao was late, Xiao Mingyue wasn't too anxious.
Though she did feel a sense of unease deep inside.
In the past, when had she ever waited for someone?
Only ten minutes past the agreed time did Xu Hao make his leisurely appearance.
Across the room—
Upon seeing Xu Hao, Lin Feng's fists clenched tightly, making a creaking noise.
"So it is him. He must be the one coercing Mingyue; how detestable."
However, Lin Feng did not impulsively rush over to fight Xu Hao like he had done before.
That would be nothing but humiliation, and it would also involve his senior brother.
He decided to assess the situation first; perhaps he was mistaken?
Walking into the private room and seeing Xiao Mingyue already seated, Xu Hao smiled faintly.
"It seems I'm a bit late…"
"It's alright, I haven't been here long myself."
"Heh... let's talk after we eat."
"Sure, whatever you say, Young Master Xu."
Xiao Mingyue could only reluctantly agree.
As the dishes were served—
Xiao Mingyue seemed uneasy and had no appetite.
Xu Hao looked at her, amused.
"Are you afraid of me?"
"Huh? No, not at all." Xiao Mingyue was taken aback and quickly shook her head.
"Then why are you sitting so far away?" Xu Hao calmly inquired.
Xiao Mingyue was at a loss. They were sitting across from each other, not very far apart.
Soon, she understood Xu Hao's meaning.
"Sit here; I need someone to pour my drink." Xu Hao patted the seat next to him, a smile appearing in his eyes.
Xiao Mingyue was slightly stunned.
"Hm? What, unwilling? Looks like you don't intend to talk."
"No... I am willing, I'd be happy to serve you." Quickly waving her hands, Xiao Mingyue forced down her discomfort and moved to sit next to Xu Hao.
Across the room, Lin Feng witnessed this and his pupils nearly burst.
Xu Hao actually had the audacity to have his fiancée sit beside him.
If he still had even a shred of sanity left, he would have rushed over and fought Xu Hao on the spot.
Still, his fingers were clenched so tightly they crackled.
[Ding! You've acquired Lin Feng anger emotion value +1000...]
"Oh?"
Xu Hao looked mildly surprised for a moment. So, Lin Feng was here too?
It seems he used some connections to get out.
He didn't mind.
If he remembered correctly, Lin Feng had a formidable senior brother, Li Shan, who had a lot of influence in Magic City.
The fact that Lin Feng found him without Xiao Mingyue's assistance was probably due to using Li Shan's connections.
He had already planned to make a move against Li Shan; he just didn't have time today, being at the company all day.
Looks like he should expedite that matter.
'If you're going to oppose me, then you might as well face the consequences.' A cold smile crept onto Xu Hao's face.
As Xiao Mingyue just moved over, his hand casually rested on her thigh.
Her body stiffened; no man had ever touched her body before...