Chen Yan glanced at her and said, "Go ahead and ask."

Yang Nuannuan hesitated for a moment before asking, "Umm... was I very scary last night? Did I look terrifying?"

When she asked this question, Yang Nuannuan felt a bit uneasy and a bit scared.

She didn't know why she asked this question; she just wanted to know what the real her was like in Chen Yan's words.

Hearing Yang Nuannuan's question, Chen Yan paused.

He always felt that if he were in a game right now, a prompt would definitely pop up in front of him,

"This is a far-reaching question, please answer carefully."

Then...

He smiled and said, "How could that be? You were actually quite cute last night."

"That was my first time seeing you like that, and I was indeed startled at first. But as we spent time together, I felt a different kind of charm."

After speaking, Chen Yan added, "So, don't think too much about it. No matter how you felt last night, you are still you."

After saying that, Chen Yan waved at her and said, "I'm off, haha. You should hurry up and get ready for class too."

Yang Nuannuan lifted her head and blankly watched Chen Yan's retreating figure.

She felt as if her heartstrings had been plucked.

So, the real me is actually quite good, huh?

"Click, click..."

Listening to the sound of the door closing, Yang Nuannuan's face involuntarily broke into a gentle smile.

Although she didn't know why she wanted to smile, she just felt very happy....

...

Meanwhile, Chen Yan was outside, also pondering his response.

'In normal games, when you face this kind of question, you can only compliment, right?'

'After all... I definitely couldn't say I disliked her, could I?'

Chen Yan felt his train of thought should be fine.

Actually, if it were any other day, in such crucial moments, Chen Yan could use the "Inner Headphones" to listen to Yang Nuannuan's inner thoughts.

But unfortunately, he had important matters today: he was meeting He Mengxue.

Tonight's meeting with He Mengxue was something Chen Yan took very seriously.

He not only wanted to obtain resources related to game globalization from her but also intended to probe into Zhao Ying's affairs.

Additionally, from his chat yesterday with Qin Ming, he learned that He Mengxue had considerable resources, which might include the fashion resources that Lu Man needed.

Thus, Chen Yan planned to settle these matters tonight in one go.

Therefore, he couldn't afford to waste these two precious opportunities on Yang Nuannuan.

After reflecting on his response once more, Chen Yan thought it should be fine and then pushed the matter to the back of his mind as he leisurely went home.

After getting ready at home, Chen Yan checked the time and then left for work.

Whether by coincidence or not, at the time Chen Yan left, Yang Nuannuan was also stepping out.

At this moment, she showed no "traces" of last night and still wore a warm, friendly smile, looking both cute and kind.

Chen Yan raised his hand in greeting, "What a coincidence, huh?"

Yang Nuannuan nodded gently and softly said, "Mr. Chen, are you going to work?"

Chen Yan nodded.

Yang Nuannuan said, "Can I walk with you?"

Chen Yan paused and asked, "Don't you have class today?"

Yang Nuannuan nodded, "That's right, no class today."

Although Chen Yan felt something was a bit off—Yu Qiao Qiao had taken the day off with him—considering Yang Nuannuan's condition from last night, Chen Yan felt it would not be good to leave her at home or rush her to school.

It would be convenient once he got to the office, as Yang Rou was probably coming back; he could entrust her to Yang Rou and his task would be completed.

Thinking this, Chen Yan nodded and said, "Let's go together then."

Normally, Chen Yan walked or jogged to work since his apartment was close to the company, but today, due to his appointment with He Mengxue, Qin Ming's cousin, Chen Yan needed to use a car.

Thus, he drove the BMW he had brought back last night to the company with Yang Nuannuan.

Arriving at Fenghua Building, they got off the car and took the elevator to the company.

Yang Nuannuan got off on the 17th floor, while Chen Yan went to the 18th floor.

However, it wasn't long before Yang Nuannuan also came up to the 18th floor—because the furnishing on the 17th floor wasn't ready yet, she had no place to work.

Chen Yan had no choice but to temporarily place her in the gaming company, asking her to keep busy there.

After settling Yang Nuannuan down, Chen Yan finally sensed something odd: What's wrong with Yang Nuannuan? Why was she... clinging a bit?

Could it be because of his caring behavior last night and this morning, she had found someone she could rely on?

So, in the absence of Yang Rou, she subconsciously wanted to follow him?

Realizing this, Chen Yan felt... that it was a bit difficult to handle.

So, after going back to his office, he hurriedly called Yang Rou to ask when she would be back.

Over the phone, Yang Rou said she hadn't finished her business in Tiandu yet and wouldn't be able to return until tomorrow at the earliest.

Chen Yan pondered for a moment...

If it's just for one day, it should be fine, right?....

...

At the same time, elsewherе in Qin Island, Wutong Group. Office of the Deputy Director of the Foreign Trade Department.

Bruisedface Qin Ming had moved a chair and sat in front of He Mengxue, then ingratiatingly said, "Sister, can you lend me three million?"

Hearing Qin Ming's words, He Mengxue, who was signing documents, looked up at him and said coldly, "What do you need three million for?"

Qin Ming grinned and said, "I'm working on a big deal."

He Mengxue glanced at him again and said dismissively, "Why don't you borrow from Brother Chen? Aren't you always hanging out with him these days? Why come to me for a loan?"

Qin Ming didn't conceal it; he smirked and said, "This time, it's Brother Chen who's planning to make me rich."

Hearing Qin Ming's words, He Mengxue suddenly became interested.

"Oh?", she put down the red pen in her hand, looked up at Qin Ming, and asked, "Let's hear it, what kind of business?"

Qin Ming recalled the conversation he had with Chen Yan yesterday, and Chen Yan seems not to have mentioned that he couldn't reveal these matters.

So he said, "Stock trading."

He Mengxue's brow furrowed, "Trading... stocks...?"

She looked at Qin Ming as if looking at an idiot and asked, "Are you sure that counts as business?"

Qin Ming looked at her and asked, "...What do you mean?"

He Mengxue:...

"Just the stock market like ours, that's like a casino. Without insider information or a head dealer, can you actually make money?"

Qin Ming:...

"I didn't say it was the domestic stock market."

He Mengxue:?

"Then which country's stock market? U.S. stocks? Or Hong Kong stocks?"

Qin Ming coughed and remained silent.

He Mengxue:...

So, it's still domestic, huh.

She looked at Qin Ming with a dangerous gleam in her eyes and said, "Xiao Mingzi, did you start itching again just after I beat you? You dare to fool me!"

Qin Ming quickly waved his hands, "Really, no, Sister."

He said, "How to put it..."

"Initially, I was skeptical too. But I truly trust my instinct; I believe he is not an ordinary person. He won't deceive me!"

He Mengxue's forehead twitched, and she asked, "Which stock? Let me help you check."

Qin Ming's eyes shifted around.

He Mengxue: ??

"You can't even tell me?"

Qin Ming chuckled sheepishly, "Sister, you have to forgive me. After all, Brother Chen didn't allow me to tell you, I dare not speak rashly."

He Mengxue looked at Qin Ming, shook her head seriously, and said, "Brother Chen, Brother Chen, Brother Chen. Qin Ming, look at you now. It's all about Brother Chen."

"Seriously. If I didn't know your character, I would have thought he was some beautiful woman who had taken your soul."

"No, wait. You look exactly like someone whose soul has been taken away now."

He Mengxue looked at Qin Ming, a rare expression of concern appearing on her face.

She actually had a good relationship with this cousin, having grown up with him through roughhousing—of course, it had always been her doing the hitting and him creating the fuss.

So, although she usually had to deal with him, He Mengxue still cared deeply for her cousin in her heart.

Seeing him now completely captivated by Chen Yan, she genuinely feared that Chen Yan was a fraud and would push her cousin over the edge.

Thinking this, He Mengxue knew she could not persuade her cousin in his current state, so she pondered and said, "Let's talk about the money tomorrow."

"I'll meet Chen Yan tonight and talk to him."

"If he really is as miraculous as you say, then I'll transfer the money to you tomorrow."

Hearing He Mengxue's words, Qin Ming's eyes lit up, "Deal."

He Mengxue nodded and no longer wanted to bother with this person now caught in Chen Yan's "trap."

However, perhaps because of Qin Ming's actions, she had indeed developed a great interest in Chen Yan.

Who exactly is this man, to have fooled her shrewd cousin into this state?

He Mengxue wanted to see for herself...

...

Meanwhile, Chen Yan was yet unaware that due to Qin Ming's actions, He Mengxue had developed an interest in him.

He was still placating Lu Man, the little fairy.

Perhaps because Chen Yan had been too busy these past few days, dealing with Yu Qiao Qiao, Zhao Ying, and Yang Nuannuan's affairs, he had neglected Lu Man.

So, the little fairy got jealous and directly called him.

The first sentence upon picking up the phone nearly made Chen Yan lose his composure.

Lu Man, "Chen Yan~~, it's been so long since I've had milk. My skin is suffering."

The Chen Yan who answered the phone "gulp" swallowed a mouthful of saliva, and his body's surface area seemed to expand by a few dozen square centimeters...

...

Meanwhile, Chen Yan was yet unaware that due to Qin Ming's actions, He Mengxue had developed an interest in him.

He was still placating Lu Man, the little fairy.

Perhaps because Chen Yan had been too busy these past few days, dealing with Yu Qiao Qiao, Zhao Ying, and Yang Nuannuan's affairs, he had neglected Lu Man.

So, the little fairy got jealous and directly called him.

The first sentence upon picking up the phone nearly made Chen Yan lose his composure.

Lu Man, "Chen Yan~~, it's been so long since I've had milk. My skin is suffering."

The Chen Yan who answered the phone "gulp" swallowed a mouthful of saliva, and his body's surface area seemed to expand by a few dozen square centimeters...

...

Meanwhile, Chen Yan was yet unaware that due to Qin Ming's actions, He Mengxue had developed an interest in him.

He was still placating Lu Man, the little fairy.

Perhaps because Chen Yan had been too busy these past few days, dealing with Yu Qiao Qiao, Zhao Ying, and Yang Nuannuan's affairs, he had neglected Lu Man.

So, the little fairy got jealous and directly called him.

The first sentence upon picking up the phone nearly made Chen Yan lose his composure.

Lu Man, "Chen Yan~~, it's been so long since I've had milk. My skin is suffering."

The Chen Yan who answered the phone "gulp" swallowed a mouthful of saliva, and his body's surface area seemed to expand by a few dozen square centimeters...

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