At this moment, Ren Tianye was driving back, but the look on his face was unusually unpleasant. It was clear that the blow Liu Rui had dealt him earlier was significant. Frustrated, he gripped the steering wheel, glanced at the flowers beside him, and seemingly made up his mind as he suddenly called his assistant.

"Help me investigate someone named Liu Rui." Ren Tianye said no more before hanging up the phone, obviously in a foul mood. "Liu Rui," he muttered under his breath, as he slammed down on the gas pedal, his car speeding away like a bolt of lightning.

In these past few days, Qianxi surprisingly didn't encounter Ren Tianye on her way from work, which gave her a sense of relief. He must have been disheartened that day, she mused, and gave up. Therefore, Qianxi was in a great mood these days. But she had underestimated the situation.

One day on her way to work, Liu Rui, having nothing to do, stayed at home. However, Ren Tianye came looking for him at home that day.

Seeing Ren Tianye at the door, Liu Rui sighed helplessly and asked, "Why are you here again?" Hearing this, Ren Tianye snorted coldly and said, "What, you're not inviting me in to sit for a bit?" Without waiting for Liu Rui's response, he walked straight in. Liu Rui wanted to stop him, but couldn't.

Once inside, Ren Tianye looked around. The simple decor didn't match Qianxi's character. He sat down on the sofa and felt the fabric; the high-quality material was instantly recognizable to him. It seemed Qianxi's home only looked unadorned.

None of the items inside were anything but valuable. "What are you really trying to do?" Liu Rui, following Ren Tianye to the sofa, asked impatiently. Ren Tianye furrowed his brows and replied, "Is that how you speak to guests?"

Amused by his words, Liu Rui quipped, "You consider yourself a guest?" Ren Tianye did not get annoyed. He wasn't here to joke around with Liu Rui, but for Qianxi! Ren Tianye tentatively asked, "Are you really Qianxi's fiancé?"

In fact, Ren Tianye had been pondering these past few days. Liu Rui was a plain person; why was Qianxi interested in him? Comparing them, Liu Rui was neither wealthier nor better-looking than himself. How could this guy be so lucky? That's why Ren Tianye suspected.

Ren Tianye suspected Liu Rui wasn't really Qianxi's fiancé, believing it was all an act by Qianxi to make him give up. So, he came to find out the truth. But Liu Rui was somewhat amused, nodding nonchalantly and saying, "I am!"

Seeing Liu Rui nod, Ren Tianye wasn't fully convinced. "I don't believe it; words are not evidence." Ren Tianye frowned at Liu Rui, insisting he was lying. However, Liu Rui actually provided proof, raising his right hand to reveal a ring on his middle finger.

"See this?" Liu Rui said smugly to Ren Tianye. Seeing the ring, Ren Tianye was lost for words, having seen an identical one on Qianxi's finger earlier. This meant Liu Rui wasn't lying; Qianxi was indeed his fiancée.

Despite this, Ren Tianye was still unwilling to accept it. In his eyes, Qianxi was a remarkable woman who shouldn't marry someone like Liu Rui, from a small family not worthy of Qianxi's status.

Thinking of this, Ren Tianye's face displayed hostility. Seeing this, Liu Rui frowned and heard Ren Tianye say each word clearly, "You're not good enough for Qianxi." Liu Rui snorted and retorted, "And you think you are?"

Where Ren Tianye got his confidence was a mystery, but he tapped his chest confidently, "Of course, I am good enough for Qianxi." Watching Ren Tianye's odd self-assurance, Liu Rui was speechless, recalling the day Tianye had called him ugly.

Liu Rui wanted to take this chance for payback, snorting and mockingly saying, "You're so ugly yet so confident; I truly admire you." Shaking his head helplessly, Liu Rui seemed to mean it.

Hearing this, Ren Tianye's face turned grim, "What did you say?"

"I said you're ugly!" Liu Rui wasn't intimidated by Ren Tianye's threat, repeating it again. Seeing this, Ren Tianye took a deep breath in anger, saying, "Are you asking for trouble?"

With Ren Tianye's threat, Liu Rui sneered. When it came to fighting, he was afraid of no one. Rolling up his sleeves, Liu Rui pointed provocatively at Ren Tianye, "You can try."

The tension between Liu Rui and Ren Tianye escalated, almost erupting into a fight, but Ren Tianye backed down. He sensed the True Qi emanating from Liu Rui, indicating he also knew some cultivation techniques.

Ren Tianye, being just an ordinary person, realized he'd be throwing himself into danger by challenging Liu Rui now. With this thought, he abandoned his provocation of Liu Rui, and instead smirked helplessly. Seeing Ren Tianye back down, Liu Rui found it amusing.

"Hey, weren't you about to teach me a lesson just now? What, scared?" Liu Rui taunted, grabbing Ren Tianye by the collar and bringing his face close.

The fierce demeanor only made Ren Tianye more certain Liu Rui wasn't to be trifled with. Instead of arguing, he pushed Liu Rui's hand away, deciding it wise to concede. "A wise man knows when to retreat." Adjusting his clothes, Ren Tianye stood up.

Suddenly, a familiar voice from the doorway interrupted, "So, Mr. Ren, leaving already?" Xiao Yifei leaned against the door, grinning at Ren Tianye. Seeing Xiao Yifei, Ren Tianye felt more annoyed, shrugging helplessly and snorting, "What, you're not letting me leave?"

In response, Xiao Yifei stepped away from the door, folding his arms, slowly saying, "Of course you can leave, but after coming here, do you think you can just walk away easily?" Ren Tianye recognized Xiao Yifei's words as a threat and darkened his expression, asking warily, "What do you want?"

Seeing this, Xiao Yifei's expression turned serious, enunciating each word clearly, "Leave the Green-eyed Silver-tailed Needle behind!" Indeed, Xiao Yifei still wanted the Green-eyed Silver-tailed Needle, and Liu Rui laughed, chiming in, "Yes, leave something before you go."

Faced with these two, Ren Tianye smiled wryly, saying, "I didn't bring it." Xiao Yifei didn't expect that reply and paused, frowning, "Really didn't bring it?"

In response, Ren Tianye nodded to show his honesty. Xiao Yifei couldn't tell if Ren Tianye truly didn't have it or just wouldn't hand it over, but had no intention of letting him off easily.

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