"Stop saying useless things. If you have any requests, just say them. As long as I can do it, I won't break my promise." Hu Pei didn't want to say much more.

"Yang Wei, I heard the Party Secretary of Liuhai City is getting old and will retire in a year or two. Does Uncle Yang have a good chance?" Luo Chao turned to ask Yang Wei.

Understanding Luo Chao's intentions, Yang Wei was overjoyed. His father had been in the position of vice-mayor for quite some time, leading a group. With the city party secretary retiring, this was a chance to compete. Although there were several strong competitors, gaining the support of Hu Pei's father, a real estate tycoon, would definitely add great assurance.

Excitedly, he said, "My dad indeed has that intention."

Hu Pei, who had been listening all along, remained silent for a moment before speaking: "I can't say anything about my father's business, but I'll do my utmost to persuade him to support Vice Mayor Yang."

He made this promise after careful consideration. Changing leadership is a grave matter, and important figures must align themselves to pave the way for their future.

Vice Mayor Yang had outstanding political achievements in recent years and was quite capable, making him a natural pick for his father's consideration, with a significant hope for promotion. Supporting him was a viable choice.

"Hu Young Master is truly a man of his word," Luo Chao praised, glancing at the excited Yang Wei, who clenched his fists, and patting his shoulder. "Go tell Uncle the good news in a bit!"

Yang Wei nodded, suddenly finding Hu Pei, whom he previously despised, rather amiable.

"I have something else to say," Hu Pei then pointed to Tang Yan, addressing Luo Chao, "You two seem to have an unusual relationship, but I can tell you're not officially a couple yet. Before you establish your relationship, I will pursue her, and I hope you won't interfere."

Hu Pei still couldn't forget Tang Yan, and at the end, he made this request. It made Luo Chao smile wryly and sigh at how beautiful women can cause trouble. Previously, there was Xu Hua, the son of the Health Bureau chief, and now there's the son of a real estate tycoon. He looked at Tang Yan, who indeed attracted a lot of attention.

Tang Yan said nothing, only looking calmly at Luo Chao, watching how he'd handle it. If he dared let this guy freely pursue her, she wouldn't let him off.

Being stared at by her made Luo Chao's scalp tingle; he knew it was time to act. "Uh-huh~~ What you said, I'm afraid I can't agree with it. To be honest with you, although we don't seem too close, we grew up together as childhood sweethearts. She's my fiancée."

He pulled Tang Yan into his embrace, their heads touching. "See, don't we look like a couple?"

Tang Yan was caught off guard and found herself in Luo Chao's arms. Hearing him say such a cheeky sentence made her pretty face flush instantly. But for some reason, she enjoyed being held by Luo Chao and didn't protest.

Seeing this scene, a surge of jealousy rose in his heart, staring fixedly at Luo Chao's hand holding Tang Yan. "No need for such an act; I trust my judgment." Hu Pei said calmly.

"Hey! I'm not acting. She's truly my wife. You can ask her!" Luo Chao seemed a bit helpless, saying so.

Then he lowered his head to Tang Yan in his arms and said, "Wife, tell him about our relationship. This guy wants to steal my girl; I absolutely won't let him succeed."

Luo Chao's extremely shameless words left Tang Yan speechless. Since when did I become your wife? How come I don't know about this?

Yet, based on her gentle nature, she wouldn't expose Luo Chao. She simply mumbled in agreement like a mosquito, "Mm." Her pretty face was as red as if it would drip blood, stunningly beautiful.

"Hmph!" Hu Pei snorted coldly. He wouldn't be so easily fooled. Tang Yan had clearly said that under duress. "Say what you wish, but I won't give up! I will openly pursue this lady, rest assured, I won't use any underhanded means, a fair pursuit."

With that said, he waved to the bodyguard behind him and turned to leave. He had no mood left to play, having not only lost a million out of nowhere but also seeing the woman he fancied in someone else's arms, no one would feel happy.

Watching Hu Pei's departing back, Luo Chao secretly decided that if Hu Pei truly pursued her openly as he said, he could let it be. What beautiful girl doesn't have a line of admirers? But if he caused harm to Tang Yan, Luo Chao wouldn't be merciful, making him pay a bloody price.

"Hey~ won't you let go..." Tang Yan's voice interrupted Luo Chao's thoughts, twisting her body to leave his embrace. Being watched by so many people made the shy Tang Yan very uncomfortable.

"What's there to feel embarrassed about? You agreed just now!" Hearing her say this, Luo Chao held her even tighter, seemingly wanting to merge Tang Yan into his body.

"That... was just talk, not real," Tang Yan pushed against Luo Chao's chest with her small hands, trying to avoid her ample chest touching him.

But her strength couldn't compare to Luo Chao's; with just a light effort, they were pressed together. As the soft little white rabbits in front brushed against Luo Chao's chest, she couldn't help but let out a soft moan. They really were soft and bouncy! Luo Chao mused to himself.

His murmur, though quiet, was heard clearly by Tang Yan at close range, making her ears turn red, and she struggled even harder.

"What do you mean not real? Everyone heard it. You're my wife, that's for sure." Luo Chao wouldn't let her resist, forcibly holding her, continuing to savor that indescribable comfortable feeling. "Everyone can testify for me."

"That's right. I heard clearly, Yanyan did confirm it just now." The first person to "betray" Tang Yan was her best friend, Ma Lili.

Clinging to Du Xin's arm, she said with a grin, "I think you two are a match made in heaven, Yanyan, just go for Brother Luo!"

Du Xin, Yang Wei, and Fei Yuan were all Luo Chao's good brothers, naturally doing their utmost to support Luo Chao. Fang Qing wanted to say something, but seeing the opposing crowd, she could only remain silent, standing sympathetically behind Fei Yuan, looking at Tang Yan with pity.

The friction in front of her chest made Tang Yan feel a growing strange sensation, even realizing those two points were hardening.

She didn't want Luo Chao to discover the changes in her body, fearing immense embarrassment, she hurriedly said, "You... let go of me, I agree." The last sentence was as soft as a mosquito's buzz, almost inaudible.

In fact, she did like Luo Chao; otherwise, when Luo Chao teased other women, she wouldn't have been angry and avoided him for a long time. Now being "forced" by everyone, she just agreed, half willingly.

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