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"You…"

Seeing Qin Fang acting so indifferent, Miss Hu's face was as red as if she'd been injected with adrenaline, fiery red, seemingly ready to burst with blood at any moment — a truly terrifying sight!

Her slender fingers pointed straight at Qin Fang, as if she wished she could stab him into a pulp then and there to feel some measure of relief.

Who was Miss Hu, after all? She was the renowned "Little Chili" of Hong Kong Island, the queen bee among the ladies of the Ten Great Families. Rumor had it she even founded a Ladies' Club, gathering daughters of all the wealthy families and tycoons, as well as businesswomen, into her circle. Even Qu Yuancheng's wife, Chen Qi, was a member of the club.

Perhaps that explains why every time this fiery Miss Hu stirred up trouble, Qu Yuancheng, the golden lawyer, was always summoned to clean up the mess.

One reason was familiarity — it was convenient for her to call on him. The other was that Qu Yuancheng couldn't resist his wife's pleas and had no choice but to comply.

Thanks to the formidable influence of the Ladies' Club, these women constituted a considerable force. As the club's founder and queen bee, Miss Hu naturally held high status on Hong Kong Island.

Among the third generation of wealthy families, there were few bold enough not to give her the respect she demanded. Take Qu Yuancheng and the others, for instance — who dared not be polite when faced with her? Nobody wanted to see her lose her temper!

Not to mention, the consequences they feared, like being banned from their own bedrooms or incessant harassment from their sisters-in-law. Such predicaments were enough to make these men agonize over how to handle her.

Unfortunately, this time Miss Hu, who ruled Hong Kong Island with an iron will, had met her match.

Qin Fang couldn't have cared less about her. Although she was undeniably beautiful, her obnoxious personality made her the most unruly heiress he'd ever encountered.

People often said that Qu Yuanliang was one of the most arrogant playboys around, but compared to her, he wasn't even on the same level.

"Will you compete with me or not? Compete in a match with me! Win or lose, I'll give you a million!"

Miss Hu's face was blue with fury as she glared at Qin Fang, who was leisurely riding Flying General. Her heart burned with frustration.

She couldn't understand why Qin Fang would refuse her request. On Hong Kong Island, there weren't many young men who could say no to her demands.

If there were any exceptions, they tended to be gay!

No straight man could resist the requests of a beauty like her. Even among Qu Yuancheng's companions, all four of them were her suitors!

It was obvious Qin Fang wasn't one to be swayed by her usual tricks. Since her charm failed, Miss Hu immediately switched strategies and employed the gold-yuan tactic.

This method was the standard approach for wealthy heirs — if someone didn't yield to your hubris, crush them with money until they have no choice but to surrender.

Though Miss Hu was a woman, she was well-versed in this strategy. Casually, she offered a sum of one million, as if money was nothing to her.

Indeed, for the Hu Family, one million wasn't enough to cost them a blink. Their daily payroll for the staff exceeded this amount.

"I'll give you a million. Just get as far away as you can from here!"

When Qin Fang heard this "Little Chili's" outrageous statement, his mood turned sour. Already unimpressed by her from the start, he immediately shot back with a vicious remark of his own, even nastier than hers.

"You… bastard!"

The "Little Chili" was utterly dumbfounded.

It was probably the first time in her life someone spoke to her with such venom. Her entire demeanor froze in shock.

Who was she? Miss Hu of the Hu Family, richer than nations, with assets in the billions. One million Hong Kong dollars was mere pocket change; her monthly allowance far exceeded that amount.

But Qin Fang's reproach was too cruel. To toss out one million as though it was enough to make her leave? Unforgivable!

"Am I that cheap?"

Inwardly, Miss Hu gritted her teeth in fury, deeply humiliated and infuriated by such malicious words.

After a brief pause, her beautiful eyes misted over, her glinting tears pooling at the corners as she gazed at Qin Fang's smug face. Trembling lips struggled to spit out a curse she spent hesitant moments composing.

Clearly, her insult lacked impact, as Qin Fang simply shrugged nonchalantly, as if he hadn't heard her. He casually continued riding his horse.

Such reaction only stoked Miss Hu's rage further. Yet, her fury found no outlet to ignite; Qin Fang was like a fireproof surface impervious to her flames, leaving her fuming to no avail.

"Impressive! Truly impressive…"

"Unbelievable!"

"What a brilliant man, this Younger Brother Qin…"

The ongoing war between Qin Fang and "Little Chili" had become a spectacle for the five onlookers who silently observed the drama unfolding. They oscillated between exasperation and admiration, repeatedly giving Qin Fang thumbs up and praise.

Each of the five was a suitor of Miss Hu. But despite years of pursuit, they hadn't made any progress — forget about a kiss or even a hint of intimacy.

The real problem was Miss Hu's dominant and overbearing demeanor, far surpassing any of them. Her strength permanently rendered them weak and ineffective.

Witnessing Qin Fang's reaction gave them fresh perspective. They marveled at his approach, wondering if his resistance tactics could, by some miracle, work on the fiery Miss Hu.

Qu Yuancheng, however, had a different mindset entirely. He was caught in the middle, unable to offend Qin Fang on one side or Miss Hu on the other.

This left him only the option of silence. Remaining neutral kept him out of harm's way — for now, at least.

Alas, his hope was fleeting. Though his strategy was sound, reality had other plans.

"Qu Yuancheng, I am commanding you right now. Make this guy compete with me!"

Unable to outwit Qin Fang verbally, feeling humiliated by his cutting words and wasting money without any effect, Miss Hu turned her fury toward Qu Yuancheng.

Unlike Qin Fang, Qu Yuancheng wasn't someone she found difficult to handle. His wife, Chen Qi, shared a close bond with Miss Hu.

In truth, Chen Qi was Miss Hu's cousin, making their connection deeply personal.

Their relationship wasn't just familial; they were trusted confidants who shared every intimate secret, explaining why Qu Yuancheng was frequently tasked with cleaning up Miss Hu's disasters.

Though Miss Hu couldn't overcome Qin Fang, Qu Yuancheng seemed an easier target. While a high-profile lawyer outside, in Miss Hu's presence he resembled a subdued servant.

Unfortunately, her miscalculation was evident. Despite Miss Hu's command, Qu Yuancheng's expression darkened, and he declined to align himself with her.

"Well… Jiajia, Qin Fang is my cousin. Let's just let it go."

Qu Yuancheng hadn't anticipated things escalating this far. What started as trivial friction had spiraled into larger chaos.

The real complication was the peculiar relationship between Qin Fang and the Qu Family. Qin Fang wasn't directly part of the family, making it absurd for them to issue him orders.

Not that Qin Fang would obey even if Qu Yuancheng commanded him. Instead, any such attempt would instantly sour their fragile rapport.

Qu Yuancheng had spent significant effort mending ties with Qin Fang and wouldn't risk destroying their progress and trust. Any disruption might completely close off Qin Fang's goodwill toward the Qu Family, an outcome Qu Yuancheng couldn't afford.

"Huh?"

Miss Hu was taken aback.

Was this the first time Qu Yuancheng so blatantly rejected one of her requests? He'd typically entertain even her most ludicrous demands.

Take the last court case—she had rashly demanded Qu Yuancheng sue the plaintiff for emotional distress because they had uttered one emotional, threatening phrase during testimony.

While the case ultimately ended with nothing resolved, Qu Yuancheng had reluctantly agreed to her wish.

But this time, he outright refused and even aligned himself with Qin Fang!

"He's your cousin?"

Miss Hu found herself murmuring in surprise, clearly intrigued by the unexpected revelation.

The Qu family had deep connections through marriage — specifically, Qu Zhenhang's wife was from the Tian Family, another of Hong Kong Island's wealthy elite. If Qin Fang was connected to Tian, Miss Hu felt certain she would know.

Yet, examining everyone's reactions, this didn't seem the case. That left only one possibility—Qin Fang must be the son of Qu Yuanliang's sister, Qu Qing, who had mysteriously disappeared two decades ago.

"Could it be that she's returned?"

Those present couldn't hide their astonishment, their stunned gazes fixed on Qin Fang as they searched his features for any clues. (To be continued… If you enjoyed this work, feel free to visit Qidian (qidian.com) to cast your votes and support the author. Your encouragement is the greatest motivation for me!)

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