Chapter 103: The Fake Goods

Chapter 103: Chapter 103: The Fake GoodsChapter 103: The Impostor Ah, women! Women, especially the kind who appear haughty on the surface; just moments ago she behaved as if on the verge of life and death, plotting how to deal with Lin Zifeng, but now, with just a slight admission of error from Lin Zifeng, her anger dissipated. Seeing Lin Zifeng offering a large ham to tempt her, it indeed held some allure for her who hadn’t eaten all night. "Are you going to eat? If not, I will, oh." "Stop! Who said I’m not eating? Give it to me!" Nangong Bing’s stomach was really too hungry, and since she had left without bringing her wallet, she originally thought she was just picking up Lin Zifeng to help Huahua; she hadn’t expected this guy to still be in there eating merrily. "You drive." After snatching the ham from Lin Zifeng, Nangong Bing parked the car on the roadside. Eating and driving at the same time was just too dangerous. Watching Nangong Bing take a big bite of the ham, Lin Zifeng subconsciously shrank his neck as if the ham she bit into was, in fact, a part of him. "What are you looking at? Have you never seen me eat?" After they switched places, Lin Zifeng, with his head lowered, kept staring at her eating the ham, which made Nangong Bing somewhat unhappy. While she was inside eating and drinking merrily, I was suffering from the cold and hunger outside, and you have the nerve to judge. "Hehe, it’s not that I haven’t seen it; it’s just that you eating, Boss, is truly a beautiful sight." Praising a woman appropriately isn’t exactly an unwise decision. Hmph! What do I care what you think? Do you really think you’re going to become my husband one day? Keep dreaming about that childhood promise of ours. Even if I, Nangong Bing, were at my worst, I would still have to find a decent man. Ultimately... thinking this, Nangong Bing unabashedly forgot her ladylike image as she couldn’t help but think of the man in the bronze mask. It’s just too bad that she and he are worlds apart; she may never see him again in this lifetime. However, what Nangong Bing couldn’t understand is why the man in the bronze mask had come to her rescue that day? It seemed that last time, at Huahua’s signing event, Lin Zifeng seemed to have hurt someone, and then the man in the bronze mask appeared. Could it be that the man in the bronze mask and this guy in front of her were related? No! No! Impossible! This guy has no style, no character; he’s just a bastard who likes to take advantage of others. How could he be related to the man in the bronze mask? Moreover, Nangong Bing still vividly remembered the man in the bronze mask’s magnetic voice, as if it still lingered in her mind. "Where were you hiding this ham just now?" Eating the ham Lin Zifeng gave her, she had to admit it tasted quite good, except there was a strange flavor in her mouth. "Hehe, Boss! You had no idea just now; To save this ham for you, I had to use all my strength, just when the waiter brought out this plate of ham, how was it? That guy, all steaming, everyone at the table wanted a piece; alas, too much demand and too little supply! You know... ?" Looking at Lin Zifeng’s spittle-flying excitement, Nangong Bing deep down couldn’t bring herself to believe he had anything to do with the man in the bronze mask. It looks like I’ve been overthinking; with his shamelessness, where does he have half the charm of the masked man? But this guy was indeed funny, knowing she is in a terrible mood; he still managed to crack jokes. It seems this fellow isn’t as bad as she had imagined; at least he has a good side. Maybe they weren’t very familiar before, or perhaps they genuinely hadn’t interacted much. It turns out that after spending more time with him, this guy wasn’t too bad, certainly much better than those spoiled scions from Yanjing. At least he doesn’t know how to pretend, speaking his mind, quite straightforward. Nangong Bing cradled her food, her pretty eyes narrowed into a line with a smile. She laughed, "Can you just get to the point? How exactly did you hide this ham? How come I didn’t even notice it when we got in the car just now?" This was indeed Nangong Bing’s biggest puzzle. "Boss, you’re asking the right question, and it’s one of my smartest methods." The guy didn’t have any sense of modesty, knowing that Nangong Bing was smiling at him, but he still revealed his little secret without reservation. "When they weren’t looking, I secretly stuffed the ham into my underwear. Boss, how smart am I? Isn’t it surprising? Isn’t it quite the shock?" Lin Zifeng laughed heartily, but Nangong Bing, halfway through eating, felt her face change color rapidly, and even the mere thought made her feel a bit nauseous. "Wait, what did you just say? You put the ham in your underwear?" Nangong Bing’s eyes changed again and again, even harboring some hope that none of this was true. She had thought Lin Zifeng was playing a prank. Could it be that this guy really... stashed it in his underwear? "Yes, Boss. Am I clever or what?" "Lin Zifeng! I’m going to kill you!" Suddenly! Nangong Bing let out a piercing scream! ... "Miss Hua, do I, Ye Wudao, have any shortcomings in hospitality, or did you simply have no intention of keeping me company today?" Hua Buqi and Meng Youjing had been dragging their feet all day, absolutely refusing to take even a sip of wine. Even if Ye Wudao had the patience of a saint, he couldn’t endure this kind of torment. The sole reason for throwing this banquet was to win over Hua Buqi’s favor, but she had the audacity to snub his graciousness! In all the years since I, Ye Wudao, entered the scene, anyone I’ve wanted to obtain, no one has managed to escape my grasp. Moreover, what makes you, a little starlet, think you can play the diva? Don’t you understand the unspoken rules of the entertainment industry? Still pretending to be pure around me? Meng Youjing was more nervous than anyone at this point. The arrangement was for Lin Zifeng to help out today, but that bastard still hadn’t shown up! It’s been nearly half an hour; could he have stood her up? Decided not to come? The color of Meng Youjing’s face grew increasingly unpleasant, not only worried for Huahua, but also because she had to figure out how to deal with this Young Master of the Ye Family. But the Young Master simply didn’t take her seriously. No matter what she said, Ye Wudao just treated her like a fly, occasionally threatening her, especially with that black-clad bodyguard standing by his side. If they really managed to anger Ye Wudao, things could get quite difficult. "I’ve said before that I can’t handle my liquor. If you insist on my drinking, then I apologize, but I must decline," Hua Buqi said, clearly growing angry. Looking at Ye Wudao from all angles, she found no reason to believe he was a good person, especially loathing the fake gentle facade he put up. However, she thought that Uncle Lin Zifeng was a bit more endearing, though sometimes annoying and prone to quibbling with her. At least he was honest, straightforward, and never beat around the bush, not like this guy in front of her with ulterior motives. As she spoke, Hua Buqi prepared to leave with Meng Youjing, but at that moment, the black-clad man suddenly blocked their way. Looking at his aggressive demeanor, Meng Youjing grew panicked. But Hua Buqi remained calm, smiling and asking, "Young Master Ye, what is the meaning of this?" "He doesn’t mean anything by it, just wants you to stay for a drink. Huahua, how did I teach you at home? When you’re out and someone wants to buy you a drink, why do you rudely refuse?" Just as Ye Wudao was about to show his vile face, a crisp male voice suddenly came from outside the door. "Beast!" Sёarch* The NôᴠelFirё.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Hua Buqi was startled! She blurted out with excitement. Even Ye Wudao’s complexion changed color in an instant! The newcomer wore a brand-name suit and a trendy look, giving off the air of an aristocrat with an inscrutable aura about him. All of this was according to Meng Youjing’s earlier instructions, to act in every possible way like a playboy to bewilder the other party, making them back off and lose any sense of superiority, "You are...?" Ye Wudao sized up Lin Zifeng, noting his unique air. The years of family grooming had taught Ye Wudao never to offend anyone when unaware of their identity—it could be someone important. Despite his displeasure, he didn’t let it show on his face. But in a mere moment, Ye Wudao sized Lin Zifeng up and down. The temperament and behavior exuded by Lin Zifeng somehow felt impenetrable to him. "Hello, I’m Huahua’s boyfriend, and her future husband. I was delayed at the company tonight dealing with some documents. I saw the message from Huahua saying she had an invitation to a dinner party and might return home late. Haha, I don’t have many faults, but I do worry about women being safe at night, so I took the liberty of coming to pick her up. I hope I haven’t interrupted your conversation, have I?" Lin Zifeng looked at Ye Wudao with a seemingly amused yet inscrutable expression. At this moment, Meng Youjing was not slow to react; she quickly stepped forward, all smiles, and introduced, "Let me introduce you. This is Mr. Ye, the major sponsor of Huahua’s commercial performances, and here is the famous Mr. Lin of Yanjing, Lin Zifeng!" Mr. Lin? Lin Zifeng? Ye Wudao glanced at Meng Youjing with a bit of puzzlement. Glancing back at the triumphant look on Hua Buqi’s face, he thought inwardly: Could he really be her boyfriend? Ye Wudao always felt something was amiss, but he couldn’t quite put his finger on it—perhaps it was the lack of intimacy between them that was not quite convincing. However, Lin Zifeng’s next move completely convinced Ye Wudao. He saw Lin Zifeng wrap an arm around a beaming Hua Buqi, drawing her deep into his embrace. His hands boldly encircled her slender waist, and he even boldly patted Huahua’s shapely xx in front of everyone! Instantly, Hua Buqi’s face seemed awry, staring with wide eyes at Lin Zifeng as if this sudden change shocked her! But not wanting to give herself away, she allowed the hand on her shapely buttocks to pinch slightly. "Did you miss me tonight, baby?" Lin Zifeng shot her a covert look amidst the crowd. Though the young girl was nearly stunned, she quickly suppressed her rage, forcing out a few coy smiles, "Honey, I felt so bored today without you by my side." As she spoke, she flung herself onto Lin Zifeng and in the view of many onlookers, embraced him tightly, nestling her charming head into his suit. Despite her actions, her grip didn’t relent, as one hand quietly reached Lin Zifeng’s back, pinching the flesh at his waist hard! Lin Zifeng gritted his teeth in pain, attempting to look utterly satisfied. Their sickeningly sweet display was witnessed by everyone... ------------