Long Yuqing initially thought Ye Tianfan was just a handsome man with some martial skills, which was why Qin Ruomeng was so enamored with him, causing the Qin family's eldest daughter to be so fond of him.

Thinking back now, she realized she underestimated him. She originally thought offering him 30% of the shares would entice Ye Tianfan, but never expected his abilities to be so terrifying. By all means, she must recruit him into the Long Family, and with his aid, the Long Family would be unstoppable, and taking over the entire Jiangzhou City would be a matter of a mere flick of the fingers!

Long Yuqing's beautiful eyes sparkled, her clear and bright gaze fell upon Ye Tianfan, like a river of spring water, laced with an enchanting allure.

At this moment, her mind was racing, thinking of how to salvage the current situation and dispel misunderstandings. She must win Ye Tianfan over at all costs, even if she couldn't recruit him, they should at least become friends. Under no circumstances should he become an enemy!

"Ye Tianfan, please don't misunderstand, these people are just my bodyguards, they follow me everywhere for my safety, it's their duty, don't make things difficult for them."

Long Yuqing wore a smile as warm as a spring breeze, explaining while gesturing at the Eight Golden Protectors to apologize, "Why aren't you apologizing now?"

Hearing this, the Eight Golden Protectors quickly lined up without hesitation, bowed to Ye Tianfan, and said in unison, "Mr. Ye, we're sorry for disturbing your meal, please forgive us."

Ye Tianfan ignored the apology of the Eight Golden Protectors, narrowed his sharp eyes, looked across at Long Yuqing with a teasing smile, and asked, "If I were weak and couldn't defeat the Eight Golden Protectors of your Long Family, would Miss Long be preparing to handle my aftermath already?"

"What kind of talk is that? I haven't even had the chance to invite you properly, why would I bear to kill you?"

Long Yuqing smiled charmingly, slightly aggrieved and playfully said, "I just wanted to see your abilities, just like any organization would assess new recruits, right?"

As she spoke, her eyes began to glisten with slight moisture, coupled with her mildly aggrieved expression and somewhat resentful stare, it evoked a sense of compassion.

"Who knew you were this strong, without even making a move, you already injured my interviewer, now it seems like I was setting a trap."

Seeing Long Yuqing's tear-filled eyes, looking pitiful, Ye Tianfan's heart softened slightly. As the saying goes, heroes can't resist a beauty, especially a breathtaking one like Long Yuqing!

As they say, beauty's tears are like wine in the cup, the tender realm is an epitaph for heroes, and it's certainly true when a charming wanderer like Ye Tianfan encounters a peerless beauty like Long Yuqing, it's as if a hero has entered paradise.

With a beauty like this before him, not flirting feels like a crime! Ye Tianfan's eyes narrowed slightly, casting a playful glance at Long Yuqing, and asked, "Are you sure this isn't a trap?"

"Of course, it's not!"

Recalling the previous scene, the Eight Golden Protectors indeed did not make a move or even reveal themselves, merely emitted killing intent. He had forcibly drawn them out from hiding, thus his assumption that Long Yuqing laid a trap was somewhat preconceived.

It's purely because Long Yuqing's reputation in the business world wasn't great, after all, she bore the label of Jiangzhou City's underground queen, with rumored ruthless methods, causing people to imagine the worst.

"Now I feel like Zhu Bajie looking into the mirror, neither inside nor out."

As these words fell, Long Yuqing's eyes were misty, seemingly about to cry.

Ye Tianfan raised an eyebrow, chuckling slightly, "Zhu Bajie? Zhu Bajie isn't this beautiful."

"You're awful, always teasing me!"

Long Yuqing affectionately complained, lifting her hand to tuck her hair behind her ear, her eyes revealing a hint of seduction, her gaze danced with beauty, breathtakingly beautiful, her tender, alluring words were an irresistible temptation for any man!

Ye Tianfan stared intently at Long Yuqing, feeling an overwhelming warmth coursing through his body, his throat dry, instinctively picked up his teacup to take a sip.

If Ye Tianfan could severely injure the Eight Golden Protectors with ease, then Long Yuqing was equally adept at captivating hearts and minds with her allure.

"Brother Ye, I've explained so much already, please don't hold it against me, these eight people are my trusted aides, please spare them."

While speaking, Long Yuqing had the demeanor of a little girl acting spoiled. Even the way she addressed Ye Tianfan changed, her voice sultry and delicate, with innocent eyes like spring waters, complemented by her exquisite appearance and enchanting charm, was truly alluring and irresistible.

If it were anyone else, they would have long melted in Long Yuqing's embrace, but Long Yuqing miscalculated this time, for she was faced with Ye Tianfan! A seasoned veteran with abundant experience in matters of romance!

Though Ye Tianfan was momentarily dazed, he quickly regained clarity, then a subtle, intriguing smile appeared on his lips, as he looked at Long Yuqing and said, "I can let them go, but you have to exchange one person with me."

Long Yuqing blinked and said, "Alright, whoever Brother Ye wants, I'll agree."

Long Yuqing's arm, as smooth as jade, brushed her hair, her moist eyes almost dripping with water, her delicate fingers gently touching her red lips, casting a flirtatious glance at Ye Tianfan, the teasing intent was unmistakable.

Earlier, when Long Yuqing wanted to recruit Ye Tianfan into the Long Family, Ye Tianfan bluntly told Long Yuqing his condition was her.

It so happened that Long Yuqing was now sending herself over!

As long as Ye Tianfan would join the Long Family, Long Yuqing would spare no costs, even if that cost was herself, it mattered not.

After all, she would eventually marry, and across the entire Jiangzhou City, even across all of China, there were few who could rival Ye Tianfan!

While Long Yuqing was confidently waiting for Ye Tianfan to say her name, Ye Tianfan slightly smiled and said, "I want Ji Liancheng!"

Upon hearing this name, Long Yuqing's brows immediately furrowed. It wasn't that Ji Liancheng was particularly important, but Ye Tianfan's reply left Long Yuqing feeling disappointed, even a bit puzzled.

There were so many outstanding young men in Jiangzhou City who couldn't resist her enchanting glance, but this Ye Tianfan…

Long Yuqing quickly regained her composure, lightly raising her beautiful eyes to look at Ye Tianfan, asking, "Why do you want him? Is it because of the Qin Family? Qin Ruomeng?"

Perhaps it's the first time her beauty was ignored, or perhaps it's because Ye Tianfan was too exceptional, at this moment Long Yuqing felt a tinge of bitterness, and for some reason, even a little envious of Qin Ruomeng.

Ye Tianfan raised an eyebrow, replied, "Don't ask why, it's business. I'm using eight people in exchange for one, it's a bargain for you."

Long Yuqing lightly bit her red lips, looking at Ye Tianfan with grievance.

Though Ji Liancheng was a rare talent, in Long Yuqing's eyes, he was far less valuable than her own Eight Golden Protectors.

If Ye Tianfan asked for Ji Liancheng for other reasons, perhaps Long Yuqing would instantly agree, but to ask for someone because of the Qin Family, because of Qin Ruomeng, is unacceptable!

At this moment, Long Yuqing's pretty face turned cold, her formerly charming demeanor disappeared, as she coldly glanced at the Eight Golden Protectors behind Ye Tianfan, devoid of any feeling.

"You can kill the Eight Golden Protectors, but I won't give up Ji Liancheng!"

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