Fighting

"It's a bit stuffy over here, isn't it?" Chen Qin stood up and looked around. "Is the air conditioning set too high?"

A nearby server immediately inquired, "Would you like me to lower it for you?"

"Hmm... never mind, it might be because of the mural near where I was sitting." Chen Qin said, then walked over and sat down beside Ye Shuang. "I'll switch here, it's about the same."

As she spoke, she flashed a smile at Ye Shuang.

With just a few words, she had changed seats without making it seem awkward at all.

Ye Shuang understood Chen Qin's intention perfectly by now. It wasn't about the heat at all; she simply wanted to sit next to him.

He then looked up towards Xu Yitian. The other man's expression was unpleasant. He wasn't a fool; he naturally knew Chen Qin's complaint about the heat was just an excuse.

Originally, Xu Yitian had wanted to make Ye Shuang feel awkward. He hadn't expected the awkward position to end up being his own.

"Alright, you can take the remaining chairs away. There shouldn't be anyone else coming." Chen Qin said to the server.

"Certainly, ma'am."

Business banquets always served the same old things. They looked fancy and extravagant—even fried rice would have some black truffle thrown in—all to justify a higher price.

Ye Shuang wasn't particularly interested and quietly ate his lobster noodles. Chen Qin, on the other hand, chatted extensively with several executives about company matters.

"Recently, President Ye has optimized our group's personnel structure, greatly boosting employee morale. What does everyone think?" Chen Qin then tried to steer the conversation towards Ye Shuang, as she also hoped he could interact more with the executives.

"Truly a dragon among men, just as one would expect from someone you, President Chen, have taken a liking to."

"Exactly, exactly. Outstanding talent just like President Chen. With both of you, the group is like a tiger with wings."

All sorts of flattery came their way, though it was merely polite conversation for the occasion. Ye Shuang responded with a few professionally polite smiles and then went back to his food.

Chen Qin, however, beamed with delight, thoroughly enjoying the praise directed at Ye Shuang.

Xu Yitian remained silent, burying his head in his food.

He couldn't even understand what charm Ye Shuang possessed that had Chen Qin so utterly infatuated.

But how could he know? Chen Qin's love had accumulated bit by bit while growing up together. By now, her eyes were completely filled with him.

"Hmm?" Xu Yitian suddenly seemed to think of something. He took out his phone and began instructing a subordinate to handle a matter.

After putting his phone away, he gave a light laugh, picked up his glass, and said, "President Ye, let me propose a toast to you. I hope you won't hold any grudges about the matters between us."

Ye Shuang had been talking with Chen Qin. Hearing this, he also picked up his wine glass and acknowledged the toast.

To be honest, he didn't care.

He merely listened to what Xu Yitian had just said; he would handle things as he saw fit in the future.

"This liquor is strong, drink less." Chen Qin whispered beside him.

"Okay." Ye Shuang responded.

After several rounds of drinks, Ye Shuang noticed Chen Qin's face was slightly flushed. Propping her cheek with her hand, she smiled, her breath seeming to carry an intoxicating scent of alcohol. "A'Ye."

As she spoke, she wiggled her big toe against Ye Shuang's trousers.

"You told me to drink less, yet you drank so much yourself." Ye Shuang felt a bit helpless.

"Hehe." Chen Qin giggled. "It's fine. A'Ye is here, you can just take me home."

In the past, during business dinners or drinking gatherings, Chen Qin would always control how much she drank, afraid of her mind getting fuzzy and something happening. But now with Ye Shuang by her side, she could completely relax, acting coquettishly like a little girl.

The nearby executives, witnessing this rare side of Chen Qin, simply drank their wine and pretended not to notice.

Xu Yitian, on the other hand, had a dark expression, his every breath seeming to carry a sour, jealous air. He picked up his phone and frowned slightly.

The meal was almost over. Was their efficiency really that low?

But just then, the door to the private room was suddenly pushed open. A server led two young girls inside. "Hello..."

Xu Yitian's eyes lit up. "They're here."

Hmm?

Ye Shuang, Chen Qin, and the others turned to look and saw the server leading in two familiar-looking girls.

Bai Yuyou and Tang Keke?

"Oh? Brother, are you okay from the fight?" Tang Keke asked.

Meanwhile, Bai Yuyou hurried over, looking Ye Shuang up and down, even cupping his face as if to confirm something.

"Huh?" Ye Shuang was puzzled. "What fight..."

"We got a call saying you were in a fight with someone at this hotel, your phone was broken, and they sent the address telling us to come quickly." Tang Keke explained, though now it seemed that might not be the case?

It looked like they were just having a meal?

Ye Shuang was stunned for a moment, then instinctively took out his phone from his pocket. He found there were indeed several messages.

He had been drinking, and his phone's ringtone was soft, so he hadn't noticed the notifications.

Almost everyone's gaze was now fixed on them, seemingly curious about Ye Shuang's relationship with the long-haired girl.

"President Ye, is this someone's prank?" Xu Yitian spoke up with a smile. "Are these two girls your sisters?"

Hearing this, Ye Shuang frowned slightly. Looking at Xu Yitian, he seemed to understand something.

Then he smiled and said, "They might be my sisters. Of course, they might also be your ancestors."

Xu Yitian was stunned. He hadn't expected Ye Shuang to say such a thing, especially in front of so many people.

Xu Yitian's face turned ugly, even starting to flush red. "I was just showing concern for you, President Ye. Why the insult?"

Ye Shuang said calmly, "You think I don't know what kind of rotten scheme you're brewing? How childish can you be?"

Xu Yitian also hadn't expected Ye Shuang to tear off the veneer here. His hypocritical smile vanished, replaced by a cold tone. "Better than you keeping a mistress outside. I don't know how you've bewitched President Chen..."

"Enough!" Chen Qin suddenly spoke up with a stern face.

Xu Yitian was taken aback, then secretly rejoiced. As expected, Chen Qin was getting angry. No matter how bewitched she was by Ye Shuang, when the 'mistress' showed up, he truly didn't believe Chen Qin could stay calm.

But the next second, Xu Yitian froze.

Because Chen Qin wasn't saying anything to Ye Shuang. Instead, her eyes swept over coldly, her tone full of questioning. "Yuyou is the daughter of my mother's close friend, like a little sister to me. What do you mean by 'keeping a mistress,' President Xu? Are you implying my sister is being kept? I need an explanation from you."

Xu Yitian's mouth hung open. This... this wasn't right.

"But... but the fact that she lives with Ye Shuang..."

Hearing this, Chen Qin crossed her arms and let out a cold laugh, her protective aura in full force. "It seems President Xu has investigated quite thoroughly. What exactly are you trying to do? What does this have to do with you?"

Noticing Chen Qin's icy expression, Xu Yitian felt as if he had fallen into an ice cellar, his face twitching.