"I know he likes me," Han Xiaoxiao said. "But I really can't accept him, not because I have any prejudice against rich people, but because I just don't feel anything for a man whose mind is still at the age of twelve or thirteen!"

Ling Feng nodded. The children of the poor have to grow up early, and girls are even more precocious than boys. Although Han Xiaoxiao was just over twenty, the fact that she was able to get into Yan University from a poor family in a remote area proved everything!

"Did you come back late today because you were working overtime?" Ling Feng asked curiously.

Han Xiaoxiao responded with a wry smile, "I took on a few translation jobs that were rushed, so I came back a bit late!"

Ling Feng nodded. "You need to make sure you get enough rest. Even if you're working a part-time job, you can't neglect your proper rest and studies. Drinking poison to quench thirst is not an option!"

"Alright, thanks for the reminder," Han Xiaoxiao said with a smile in her eyes.

"I have some good news to tell you: if nothing goes wrong, Chen Yixun probably won't be harassing you anymore!" Ling Feng said with a laugh. "Go back and have a good sleep with this news!"

"Really?" Han Xiaoxiao said excitedly. "Ling Feng, thank you so much! I'm going to head up now, good night!"

Watching the disappearing back view of Han Xiaoxiao, the smile on Ling Feng's face faded.

"What a nauseating presence!" Ling Feng squinted as he stared out of the window. "Unfortunately for you, you've encountered me, so..."

During their recent contact, Ling Feng had detected a scent of Dark Creatures on Han Xiaoxiao, a clear sign that these creatures had marked her for an obvious purpose.

Yun Hanrui was extremely busy recently, to the point of being overwhelmed.

Due to a leak scandal, Chaoyang Group had faced disarray and its partners had taken a wait-and-see approach, even causing the Biotech Park project to come to a halt at one point!

However, with the collaboration with Micro Dust Research Institute becoming public, the first to react was Yanjing City.

Following Secretary Lin's instructions, not only was the Biotech Park project restarted, but Chaoyang Group was also given more political support and perks.

As the heir of the Lin Family, Lin Feng quickly found out about the Micro Dust Research Institute.

When he read the institute's information, he couldn't help but take a deep breath.

If Chaoyang Group collaborated with Micro Dust Research Institute, it wouldn't just be like getting on a train, but like rocketing into space!

Although it was still unclear why Micro Dust Research Institute wanted to collaborate with Chaoyang Group, the fact that Chaoyang was about to take off was already evident. In order to mitigate the negative impact of previous decisions, this time, Lin Feng instructed his team to seize the opportunity and engage in deeper cooperation with Chaoyang Group.

With Yanjing City's stance and actions, other enterprises also began to visit and collaborate with Chaoyang Group.

The previously stalled commercial trades restarted rapidly, and many chambers and organizations reached out to Yun Hanrui again, looking to form deep partnerships with Chaoyang Group.

Thus, Yun Hanrui was exhausted, and so was Liu Tingyu, serving as her personal secretary.

"Sigh, you can't get anywhere in the business world without thick skin!" Liu Tingyu complained, sprawled on the desk. "That General Manager Liu, with his attitude when our company was in a pinch—it was as if he expected us to pay him to deal with us. And now, he's acting like a super-fan, utterly sickening!"

"That's why they say the business world is a battlefield without the smoke of gunpowder, and it's even more chilling," Yun Hanrui said with a sigh. "If it weren't for Ling Feng's help from behind the scenes, Chaoyang Group might really have been just another face in the crowd by now."

Liu Tingyu chuckled mischievously, "Then don't you have something planned to thank Ling Feng?"

"Thank?"

"Yes, this time Ling Feng can be said to have brought Chaoyang Group back from the dead, not rewarding him for his contribution could really hurt his feelings!" Liu Tingyu's eyes twinkled with cunning light.

Yun Hanrui thought for a moment, indeed, Ling Feng had done so much for her, and she had always gracefully accepted his help, yet she had never truly thanked him!

"So, what should I do?" Yun Hanrui felt somewhat lost.

Liu Tingyu leaned in close to Yun Hanrui's ear and whispered a few words.

Yun Hanrui's face turned bright red, her expression one of annoyed embarrassment: "Ting Yu, you're becoming more and more... open-minded! How could I possibly do that!"

"What's wrong with that?" Liu Tingyu laughed, "I think if you did that, Ling Feng would definitely be overjoyed! I understand him very well indeed!"

Yun Hanrui's expression was uncertain, if she really did that, would Ling Feng actually like it?

Although she felt ashamed, stirred by Liu Tingyu's words, she also developed an expectation deep inside! After all, that person was Ling Feng, someone she could accept!

As her thoughts ran wild and her breathing quickened, a phone call came in.

"President Yun, you're quite the busy person these days. Don't forget about me!" Li Shanghui's hearty voice came through on the phone.

Yun Hanrui furrowed her brow: "Is there something you need?"

"Would it be convenient to get together for a meal?"

"I'm sorry, but I..."

"Don't be so cold-hearted, alright?" Li Shanghui said: "After all, I did try to help you at that time. We can't do business but can still uphold righteousness. Mr. Milxi will be returning home soon, and he would very much like to see you again!"

Yun Hanrui hesitated, then replied, "Okay then, just tell me the address, and I'll come by in the evening."

Yun Hanrui had always been cautious about both Milxi and Li Shanghui. In her view, if they're overly friendly without reason, they must be plotting something—either a trick or a theft! Especially after their attitude changed drastically at the previous exchange meeting following the appearance of the Micro Dust Research Institute, they seemed very keen to collaborate with her!

"They must be planning something!" Yun Hanrui was certain of it in her heart.

After the incidents with Lin Zhijie and Fusang, Yun Hanrui subconsciously regarded them as potential enemies!

If they wanted to have a meal with her, she might as well take the opportunity to gather some information, which was her reason for agreeing.

"President Yun, do you need me to accompany you?" Liu Tingyu asked.

Yun Hanrui shook her head: "Never mind, you haven't rested well in the last few days. Take today to get some good rest and while you're at it, go see your sweetheart. I can handle it on my own!"

That evening, Yun Hanrui received a message from Li Shanghui, but this time she brought Tang Fengxiao with her. According to Ling Feng, Tang Fengxiao was not lacking in ability, and with him by her side, Yun Hanrui felt more confident.

The dinner venue was at a three-star hotel. Although not highly rated, the hotel featured numerous specialty dishes, drawing many customers just for the food.

"President Yun, I'll be ready downstairs at all times." Tang Fengxiao passed a hairpin to Yun Hanrui, "This is a hairpin communicator, clip it into your hair, and I can keep an eye on the situation inside at all times!"

"Is that necessary?" Yun Hanrui hesitated.

"Better safe than sorry!" Tang Fengxiao said earnestly.

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