"Haven't you always seen me as your big brother? Please, help your brother out; I can't lose this job! I'm begging you!"

As he spoke, Yang Xiu actually started kowtowing to Liu Qianqian. Liu Qianqian stood there, completely dumbfounded and at a loss, not knowing what to say. Her heart was somewhat swayed by his plea; she was simply too kindhearted.

But just then, Chen Zheng suddenly returned and said coldly, "Let go of her."

Yang Xiu shivered and quickly released her hand.

"Your kindness isn't meant for an ingrate like him!" Chen Zheng took Liu Qianqian's hand. "Let's go."

Liu Qianqian glanced back at Yang Xiu, who was still kneeling on the ground, then gnashed her teeth and followed Chen Zheng.

Yang Xiu's mind went blank. He knew he was finished; all his years of hard work had gone to waste. There was no way he could put down roots in Yun City anymore. Even in other cities, no partner of Xingsheng Group or Dahong Real Estate would ever employ him.

Perhaps he could choose a different industry or find a city where Xingsheng Group and Dahong Real Estate had no presence. But his personal details must have already circulated within HR circles; no one would ever hire him. Getting into a major corporation was now an impossible dream for him.

Yang Xiu knelt on the ground for a long time. Only after the street had emptied did he slowly climb to his feet. Like a walking corpse, he aimlessly vanished into the night.

Meanwhile, Chen Zheng had already driven Liu Qianqian back to Yun City University. In the car, she told him everything about Yang Xiu, which only reinforced Chen Zheng's belief that he had done the right thing. That Yang Xiu really is an untamable wolf cub!

"Chen Zheng… thank you for today," Liu Qianqian said suddenly.

Chen Zheng paused for a moment before smiling. "It's nothing. Just work hard and repay your parents in the future."

Liu Qianqian nodded vigorously. "Don't worry, Chen Zheng! I'll definitely work hard!" After a moment, she glanced at him nervously. "Chen Zheng… you're actually incredibly capable, aren't you? You must be a big shot… Will we be able to see each other again?"

Hearing this, Chen Zheng couldn't help but laugh. "You have my contact information, so why wouldn't we? I'm still waiting for you to treat me to a meal at the Dahong Real Estate cafeteria!"

Liu Qianqian couldn't help but smile back, her eyes shining with joy.

"Deal! I'll definitely treat you to a meal!" she promised, then happily headed back to the university.

Watching her receding figure, Chen Zheng sighed. "Ah, the vigor of youth… It's good to be young!"

The Lamborghini merged back into traffic. About half an hour later, Chen Zheng leisurely returned to the villa. He lounged on the large sofa in the living room, watching a movie and dozing off, until 5:30 p.m., when the smart butler's voice rang out.

"A visitor has arrived! A visitor has arrived!"

"Open the door," Chen Zheng said, stretching lazily on the sofa. He didn't need to get up; a simple voice command was enough for the smart butler to open the door automatically.

A moment later, Wei Zixuan walked in. She was dressed in professional attire that made her look sharp and capable. Having taken off her high heels, the combination of black stockings and slippers gave her an inexplicably seductive allure.

As soon as she entered, Wei Zixuan quickly snuggled into Chen Zheng's arms, tilted her face up, and kissed his cheek. Chen Zheng was taken aback, not having expected her to be so proactive. Just as he was about to respond, she asked curiously, "Chen Zheng, what happened today?"

Chen Zheng didn't answer right away. Instead, he gave her a quick peck on the lips before beginning to explain.

After he had relayed the entire story, Chen Zheng sensed that she seemed a little unhappy. Sure enough, Wei Zixuan burst out angrily, "Chen Zheng! You went behind my back to have dinner with another woman! Did you fall for her just because she's young and pretty? A university student from Yun City, no less?!"

Wei Zixuan was like an enraged kitten with its claws out. If Chen Zheng said anything else to upset her, she looked ready to leave scratch marks on him.

Chen Zheng was dumbfounded. I didn't have any intentions like that! He was about to explain, but then he suddenly remembered how the system kept increasing Liu Qianqian's affinity for him. Even if nothing was happening now, something might happen in the future. For a moment, he was so bewildered that he couldn't find the words.

Seeing his expression, Wei Zixuan grew even angrier. "Unbelievable! You scumbag, and you're my husband! We're legally married!"

"Hey, Zixuan, it's not what you think…"

Before Chen Zheng could finish, Wei Zixuan leaned in and pressed her lips forcefully against his. He was startled for a second but quickly got into the moment, and they both closed their eyes to enjoy the kiss. But just as Chen Zheng was about to take things a step further, Wei Zixuan suddenly pulled away.

Chen Zheng scratched his head. What's going on? Why did she stop so suddenly?

Wei Zixuan's cheeks were tinged with a blush as she huffed pridefully, "Chen Zheng, that kiss was to remind you to be aware of your situation. You're a married man!"

Chen Zheng laughed helplessly. "Alright, alright. Nothing happened with that girl. I was just being a good Samaritan, and she wanted to thank me, that's all. It was just a series of coincidences."

"I don't want to hear your explanations!" Wei Zixuan snorted. "I'm going for a swim. I haven't tried your pool yet!"

With that, she stood up and walked toward the patio.

Chen Zheng also stood up with a grin. "Let's swim together! I haven't tried it either, so we can test it out!"

"No! You can't come over!"

"That's not for you to decide!"

With those words, Chen Zheng scooped Wei Zixuan into his arms, ran to the edge of the pool, and jumped in.

SPLASH!

They both plunged into the water, one in sleepwear and the other in business attire—such was the whim of the wealthy. However, nothing more happened between them. After all, they were outside, and even though no one could see them, they still needed to maintain a bit of decorum.

They swam for an hour before resting at the edge of the pool.

"Chen Zheng, I'm telling you, if I ever catch you flirting with other women, I won't let you off the hook!"

Hearing Wei Zixuan's words, Chen Zheng sighed in resignation. In truth, he couldn't quite figure it out. It was as if the system was Liu Qianqian's own relative.

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