This time when Lu Man cried, it was truly with genuine emotion.

Sometimes, after acting for too long, Lu Man herself had difficulty distinguishing what was real and what was not.

But this time, she knew it was real.

During this period, her grievances, her discomfort, her sorrow, her longing, all poured out in an instant.

With her mouth covered, she cried silently, wanting to say something, but feared that Chen Yan would hear the abnormality in her voice, which would be too embarrassing.

So, she tried to control it, control...

But she couldn't hold back.

And so, she simply hung up the phone.

After hanging up, Lu Man could no longer restrain herself; she collapsed onto the bed and began to cry uncontrollably.

This scared Xiao Tao, who had just finished taking a shower.

Xiao Tao, freshly bathed and dressed, had just stepped out of the bathroom when she saw Lu Man crying like that, and quickly ran over in concern, asking, "Sister Man Man, are you okay? What's wrong?"

Hearing Xiao Tao's voice, Lu Man grabbed her and continued crying.

Xiao Tao was truly frightened now, patting Lu Man's back while quietly comforting her.

As Lu Man's assistant, although they were very close, the matter between Chen Yan and Lu Man was too secretive, so Xiao Tao wasn't fully aware.

She knew only that her Sister Man Man had an unusual relationship with the boss.

But in the entertainment industry, that was quite normal.

So later, when Lu Man suddenly asked for a vacation, and even changed her phone, not allowing Xiao Tao to contact the company, Xiao Tao guessed it might have something to do with the boss. However, she did not know the specifics.

Now, seeing Lu Man cry so pitifully, Xiao Tao realized the situation might be far more serious than she had thought.

She held Lu Man, thinking of ways to make her feel better.

Unbeknownst to her... could it be that "willing it" really worked? As Xiao Tao thought so, Lu Man's crying gradually stopped.

Then, Xiao Tao discovered that suddenly there was an extra hand inside her clothes, starting to touch her body.

Xiao Tao jumped in fright, let out a shriek, and moved away, then looked at where she had been sitting.

Then she saw Lu Man, tears streaming down her face, her eyes swollen shut, her nose running, but still mischievously touching...

Xiao Tao was so upset she could have cried; she scolded, "Sister Man, you—what are you..."

She stuttered several times, not knowing how to describe Lu Man's behavior.

Eventually, Lu Man beckoned her over and, choking up, said, "Don't go, let me hold you a little longer."

Xiao Tao: .....

After a moment, Xiao Tao sighed and then, face blushing, went over to hold Lu Man, allowing her to cry and strangely touch her...

....

Meanwhile.

On Qin Island.

Chen Yan, who had been abruptly hung up on after only a few words, was not angry.

He sighed and, a bit concerned, took out his phone to check on Lu Man's current state.

Seeing that Lu Man was "Crying & Distressed"...

Chen Yan felt a bit uneasy himself.

After all, he was the one who had caused the situation, and seeing the person he loved sad and distressed, Chen Yan also felt very guilty.

He thought if he could finally pacify Lu Man, he would never let her be sad again, and he would definitely make it up to her.

As Chen Yan was thinking this, suddenly, Lu Man's status in the game changed.

[Distressed & Naughty...]

Chen Yan: ??

Hmm?

He glanced at the pixelated figure on the screen and realized that somehow, Lu Man was now holding onto her assistant and behaving naughtily.

This playful act suddenly lightened the previously heavy mood.

Chen Yan: .....

This goofball.

Surely, there's a new trick every day.

Frustrating...

But, whatever it was, as long as her mood improved, Chen Yan felt... that he actually didn't mind.

....

The next morning.

Chen Yan was awakened by the sound of a text message on his phone.

He staggered up to read it.

One glance, and he was astonished and wide awake.

Because the message was from Lu Man's new number, and it simply said,

[Let's make a bet. If you can find me, I won't be angry anymore. We'll reconcile.]

Although he was unclear why Lu Man had changed her mind overnight, Chen Yan was still thrilled to sit up in bed.

He had waited so long for this opportunity.

Previously, Chen Yan had agreed to let Lu Man vacation alone, precisely to set up this "bet."

After all, Chen Yan knew the mistake he had committed was significant, and whether through explanations, coaxing, or compensation, it might all be hard to win back Lu Man.

Only through such inexplicable fate could the two possibly reconcile.

While thinking this, Chen Yan checked Lu Man's current status.

Lu Man's pixelated figure was half-leaning on the bed, while her assistant lay nearby playing with her phone.

The displayed location was: the Presidential Suite of the Atlantis Underwater Hotel in Hai Bei.

The little fairy sure knew how to enjoy herself.

Chen Yan recalled that she wasn't staying there yesterday, but today she had moved in.

The president suite in this hotel was said to be built under the sea where half the room was glass, allowing guests to see whales from the room, with a price tag of one hundred thousand per night.

Chen Yan himself had not experienced it, and he didn't expect the little fairy to have gone there first.

However, now that he had Lu Man's current address, it made things easier.

Compared to searching through the vast ocean, Chen Yan had a significant advantage.

Thinking thus, he made a call to his assistant to book a flight to Hai Bei.

Just as he finished calling, he received a call from He Mengxue.

She said that she went back the previous night and asked her father. The private plane had arrived a few days ago and was parked at the Qin Island airport.

The service provider, pilot, and all auxiliary services were arranged by the He family for Chen Yan. They also paid for a year's fees.

By next year, Chen Yan just had to renew the contract.

These were things He Ruifeng always managed very meticulously.

It was just that they had been a bit busy these past few days, so they had not had the chance to inform Chen Yan.

Hearing He Mengxue's words, Chen Yan excitedly kissed her over the phone, then asked her to help arrange the flight schedule, saying he needed to fly to Hai Bei today.

He Mengxue was very efficient, and the He family had strong connections. Within less than two hours, Chen Yan received a message from He Mengxue saying everything was set.

He Mengxue did not ask Chen Yan why he was going to Hai Bei but advised him on the way to the airport to be careful and return early.

She looked particularly like a little wife sending off her husband on a business trip.

With his own private plane, Chen Yan found that flying was no longer as difficult.

The seats were not only spacious, allowing him to lie or sit in any posture he wanted, but there were also beverages and food to suit his taste.

The flight attendants and pilots were from a flight company, professional in demeanor and performance.

Qin Island to Hai Bei almost spanned half of China, so it took more than four hours of continuous flight for Chen Yan's private plane to land.

Once in Hai Bei, there was a car arranged by an assistant waiting outside.

Chen Yan got off the plane and opened the game to check Lu Man's current location.

Then he was stunned.

Because, Lu Man was no longer in Hai Bei, but in... midair: the girl had run away while Chen Yan was flying to find her!

What's more, Chen Yan had no idea where she was now flying to.

He only knew she was heading towards Mainland.

He couldn't tell any more than that.

Chen Yan scratched his head: What to do?

If she lands and he flies to find her, and she runs again, then what?

Chen Yan hesitated briefly, then decided... to simply buy all the tickets for Hai Bei, going anywhere for the next day.

That way, wherever Lu Man landed, he could fly directly to her.

As for the private plane...

Who cares about putting on airs at this time? Better find her first.

Thinking so, Chen Yan had his assistant start booking tickets.

After all that hassle, it was already evening.

By that time, Lu Man's plane had also landed.

When Chen Yan saw the place where Lu Man's plane landed, he blinked in surprise.

This... location, why does it seem a bit off?

....

Meanwhile, at Tianfu Airport.

Xiao Tao and Lu Man, laden with bags, dragged their luggage out of the airport.

Curiously, Xiao Tao asked Lu Man beside her, "Sister Man Man, why are we back in Tianfu?"

As she pulled the luggage, Lu Man carelessly said, "We're on vacation; we can go wherever we want."

Hearing Lu Man's explanation, Xiao Tao uttered an "oh" and said no more.

After all, she was just a little follower and couldn't decide where her boss, Lu Man, would go.

At the same time, Chen Yan hesitated in Hai Bei, then took a flight to Tianfu.

Though unclear if Lu Man would take off again, Chen Yan now could only opt to follow.

But now it was the middle of the night, and Chen Yan thought that unless Lu Man also had a "system" and knew he was following her, she likely wouldn't leave.

With an overnight buffer, Chen Yan could seize the initiative.

In the early hours, Chen Yan landed at Tianfu Airport.

To be able to follow Lu Man whenever, he then hurried to buy all available tickets at Tianfu Airport without hesitation.

After that, he found a nearby hotel and checked in.

The next morning, his private plane arrived at Tianfu Airport, and Chen Yan got up to check Lu Man's whereabouts.

Lu Man hadn't left Tianfu, which made Chen Yan breathe a sigh of relief and start to ponder an excuse to see her.

After all... he had found her.

But if Lu Man asked how Chen Yan found her, what explanation could he offer?

So, Chen Yan kept an eye on Lu Man's pixelated figure while considering excuses.

All morning he pondered until, at noon, he inadvertently discovered Lu Man's whereabouts and suddenly realized... the girl had actually long prepared an excuse for him.

....

In Tianfu, Yuan Te Amusement Park.

Fully equipped, Lu Man and Xiao Tao once again came to play.

Compared to last time, there were many more visitors to the amusement park now.

Their enthusiastic discussions about Lu Man suggested that many were her fans.

This made Xiao Tao worried.

Once inside the park and seeing Lu Man head towards the Ferris wheel, Xiao Tao frowned and advised, "Sister Man Man, you just posted a picture of the Ferris wheel a few days ago, and many fans came out of admiration."

"We're too likely to be recognized if we go now."

Unconcerned, Lu Man said, "Don't worry. I'm well disguised. No one will recognize me."

"Besides, the reason I came here is to ride the Ferris wheel."

"If I don't ride the Ferris wheel, why come at all?"

Xiao Tao cast a worried glance at Lu Man.

She always felt that Lu Man was a bit odd today.

There are Ferris wheels everywhere; it's not like Yuan Te is the only place with one.

Moreover... even if she liked Yuan Te's Ferris wheel, Yuan Te was a nationwide chain, with identical facilities all over, there's no need to come to Tianfu...

Something was not right, not right...

Although Xiao Tao felt something amiss, Lu Man went on as if everything was normal, once again dragging an enthusiastic Xiao Tao towards the Ferris wheel.

After several rounds on the Ferris wheel, Xiao Tao was nearly dizzy, but Lu Man remained as excited as ever.

Xiao Tao tried a few times to persuade Lu Man to play something else, but Lu Man wouldn't agree.

She only said if Xiao Tao felt tired, she could rest at a nearby bench.

Xiao Tao really couldn't hold on any longer, so although she was worried about Lu Man, she still went to sit on a flower bed nearby to rest for a while.

Of course, even at rest, the diligent Xiao Tao still followed Lu Man with her eyes, fearing that a moment of inattention could lose her boss.

What she didn't realize was that someone had quietly approached...

"Is Man Man playing on the Ferris wheel?"

Hearing the magnetic, authoritative voice, Xiao Tao shivered through her body.

She stood up in surprise and turned towards the source of the voice.

Then she saw Chen Yan, weary from travel, standing beside her.

She swallowed nervously, about to greet him, but the words transformed into, "Chen, Chairman Chen. I didn't snitch. You have to testify for me and Sister Man Man..."

Hearing the assistant's words, Chen Yan couldn't help but laugh and shake his head.

He reassuringly smiled and said, "Don't worry. It wasn't you who snitched. It was your Sister Man Man..."

"Sister Man Man snitched?" Xiao Tao looked astonished at Chen Yan, and inevitably, at Lu Man who was still happily on the Ferris wheel.

She couldn't help but feel that perhaps her boss had thought too much...

Sister Man Man had been avoiding him for half a month; would she actually take the initiative to tell him where she was?

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