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Of course, running into this conman again was quite unexpected for both parties.

For Qin Fang, it should be considered his incredibly good luck.

But for this conman, it could only be described as terribly bad fortune…

"Mr. Qin, a pleasure, a pleasure…"

Roddick was clearly not an ordinary person. He quickly composed himself and surprisingly greeted Qin Fang with a handshake, acting politely as if there wasn't the slightest awkwardness.

"Dick, you two know each other?"

It was actually Shi Ye who asked curiously, while Tang Feifei was also slightly surprised.

"We've crossed paths before…"

Roddick said nonchalantly, his tone breezy and composed. If he had a long beard and white eyebrows, he might even exude an ethereal celestial aura.

Shi Ye, on the other hand, gazed at Roddick with starry eyes filled with fascination, entirely captivated by him…

Qin Fang could only chuckle lightly and scratch his nose. He chose not to say much—exposing Roddick as a conman likely wouldn't win Shi Ye's gratitude anyway.

"Ah, it's none of my business, so I'll just stay out of it…"

Though Qin Fang felt the urge to help, he knew this woman probably wouldn't appreciate it, so there was no need to involve himself. All he did was sigh internally.

However, Tang Feifei knew Qin Fang too well. She secretly reached under the table to pinch him a few times, her expression slightly puzzled. But in front of others, she refrained from asking directly.

Qin Fang gently patted Tang Feifei's hand to indicate she needn't worry—it was nothing serious…

After a brief introduction, the four of them sat down. Since Tang Feifei was the host of this gathering, Qin Fang naturally took on the role of host as well, courteously inviting Shi Ye and Roddick to order.

Perhaps due to the years that had passed since their last meeting, Tang Feifei and Shi Ye chatted happily, bursting into radiant laughter from time to time. Although their voices weren't loud, the joy and excitement were evident.

Shi Ye didn't strike Qin Fang as boastful. She seemed modest and meek, a genuinely pleasant woman—someone who would likely make a devoted wife and mother after marriage.

But the man beside her…

The thought of Roddick's identity made Qin Fang shake his head helplessly, unsure of what to say about him.

It seemed the very thing he dreaded was happening. Just as Qin Fang debated whether to intervene for this woman hopelessly ensnared in a love scam, Shi Ye suddenly pulled a crimson gilded invitation out of her purse. She scribbled a few words on it before eagerly handing it to Tang Feifei.

"Feifei, after all these years, I thought I'd never see you again. I'm so happy we were able to reunite this time… Oh, and here's my engagement invitation with Dick. You and Qin Fang must attend, alright?"

Even Qin Fang felt his head throb at this. He glanced at the conman across the table with a perplexed expression.

Frankly, Roddick didn't look any better. His previously composed expression began to falter and flicker.

Deep down, Roddick was miserable. Out of the six million people on Hong Kong Island, including countless foreigners, the odds of encountering Qin Fang again in such a vast place felt absurdly terrible.

A few days ago, he had painstakingly built rapport with the Xing Family Couple, hoping to win over Xing Jingjing—a top-tier beauty in the police force.

But then Qin Fang had appeared out of nowhere, stealing his thunder entirely and giving him grief before leaving.

A gang of thugs had chased Roddick for two full streets until some patrolling police officers finally rescued him...

Although he emerged unscathed, Roddick suspected that Qin Fang had figured out his true identity; otherwise, why would he have targeted him so deliberately?

This wasn't a surprising turn of events—Roddick had conned plenty of people, some of whom remained oblivious to him. But he had made enough enemies for some to recognize him.

Still, Roddick was skilled at covering his tracks and wasn't overly concerned. Besides, Qin Fang was merely a fleeting passerby in his life. He hadn't expected to run into him a second time.

Yet here they were—it was unbearably frustrating.

Shi Ye was someone he had been angling for a long time, though frequent travel abroad had limited his opportunities for action.

This time, Roddick had specifically come to Hong Kong Island to see her. He had gone all out to build trust, even taking her to see the fashion exhibition on Hong Kong Island, convincing her to agree to an engagement. He had the invitations prepared.

But who'd have thought Shi Ye would end up reconnecting with an old classmate like Tang Feifei? Almost instantly, Tang Feifei sparked a newfound desire in Roddick, prompting him to scheme anew.

Upon hearing that Tang Feifei already had a boyfriend, he'd restrained himself from overtly displaying interest. Privately, he strategized ways to undermine her boyfriend during their encounter.

The fantasy was grand, but the reality was grim: Tang Feifei's boyfriend turned out to be Qin Fang—the very person who had shattered his previous plans with the cop Xing Jingjing.

He felt completely defeated. Years ago, Qin Fang had struck a blow against his attempt to con Xing Jingjing; now, Tang Feifei's boyfriend was also Qin Fang.

Roddick was starting to wonder if Qin Fang was secretly a fellow con artist who preyed on women for profit… despite their stark differences in appearance.

He briefly considered exposing Qin Fang, but as a conman himself, sabotaging another was unthinkable—such actions often led to mutual destruction without any winners.

Thus, he grudgingly held back…

Unfortunately, his restraint came to bite him as Shi Ye announced their engagement and placed an invitation in Qin Fang and Tang Feifei's hands. Could his misery become more profound?

By doing so, she utterly dashed any chance Roddick had of pursuing Tang Feifei.

"Wow, you're getting engaged! Congratulations, congratulations..."

Tang Feifei, holding the invitation, smiled warmly with admiration, casting the occasional glance at Qin Fang. Her gaze carried a subtle, playful undertone.

Although her relationship with Qin Fang was relatively established—they were theoretically already engaged—they hadn't had a formal ceremony.

Women often cared about these matters. Seeing her friend reach this stage naturally sparked some envy and longing.

Qin Fang didn't seem bothered. He chuckled lightly and, with a quick gleam in his eye, warmly said, "Miss Shi, rest assured—Feifei and I will certainly be there."

"Mr. Luo, Miss Shi is an extraordinary woman. You absolutely mustn't let her down, or I'll be very displeased. And to protect myself, I'll ensure you don't get away with it!"

After addressing Shi Ye briefly, Qin Fang turned to Roddick with unexpectedly lengthy remarks. Despite sounding like an impartial outsider, the undertones were evidently threatening to Roddick.

At first, Roddick seemed ready to retort, his lips curling slightly in discontent. But when he spotted the sharp, fleeting intensity in Qin Fang's eyes, the words dried up in his throat.

"Of course, of course!"

He half-heartedly grinned and made unconvincing assurances.

"Excuse me, I need to visit the restroom…"

Seemingly uneasy, he tactfully excused himself and headed toward the restroom.

"Feifei, Miss Shi, enjoy your meal—I'll step out for a moment too…"

As soon as Roddick left, Qin Fang immediately followed suit, making an excuse before heading toward the same restroom.

He couldn't let Roddick go—he had sensed the conman's intentions moments earlier: the guy was planning to execute a "pee escape" and disappear altogether.

Qin Fang had pushed the situation to this point; there was no way he'd let the guy run off now.

Besides, Qin Fang suspected Roddick harbored secrets. Although he wasn't particularly nosy, he couldn't just stand by while a hapless woman fell prey to this charlatan.

Shi Ye was already fantasizing about her impending engagement ceremony, but Roddick was preparing to bolt entirely—not just leave the restaurant but abandon Shi Ye altogether, vanishing without a trace!

As for handling the conman, Qin Fang had no concrete plans yet.

While Roddick was despicable, he didn't deserve death, so Qin Fang wouldn't resort to extreme measures. But he refused to let the scammer get away with his deceit and leave behind a heartbroken woman.

Thus…

"Sorry, unlucky Mr. Roddick—time for you to take one for justice!"

Qin Fang felt compelled to intervene, teaching this conniving man a lesson. Perhaps it was time for Roddick to settle down, marry, and turn over a new leaf.

He claimed he wanted to engage Shi Ye, didn't he?

In that case, Qin Fang decided they should turn the charade into the real deal—why settle for engagement when marriage sounded better?

"Mr. Luo, where are you headed? The restroom seems to be the other way…"

Just as Roddick was about to slip out the side door, he felt a hand clamp down on his shoulder, followed by a voice he found deeply irksome sounding in his ear.

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