Private Club Launch

On the afternoon of the first day of the Lunar New Year, the sky over Jiangcheng cleared up.

Although the snow by the roadside hadn't completely melted, the bright sunlight spilled over the sparkling surface of the East Lake, bringing a touch of warm vitality to the city that had just experienced the revelry of New Year's Eve.

With a low roar, a black Land Rover Defender OCTA slowly drove into a quiet, tree-lined branch road in the East Lake Scenic Area.

"Wow... it's so beautiful here."

Sitting in the back seat, Ke Yujia pressed her face against the window, watching the exquisite garden landscapes glide by, and couldn't help but let out a gasp of amazement. As a girl who had grown up in a small county town, even though she had been thoroughly shocked by Su Bai's wealth in Ancheng over the past few days, seeing this vast private estate surrounded by water on three sides still made her feel as if she had stumbled into an unreal fairy tale world.

"You call this beautiful?"

Zhou Jialu, who was in the passenger seat, turned around and looked affectionately at this naive little white rabbit who had yet to see the world. "This is Young Master Su's private clubhouse. You haven't even seen the underwater stage inside yet; that's where the real money is burned."

"An underwater stage?" Ke Yujia's eyes widened.

"Alright, stop teasing her."

Su Bai steered the car with one hand as it smoothly passed through the imposing black gates. "Later, I'll have Lin Qingyu show you around. You'll be rehearsing there a lot from now on."

The car pulled to a stop in the clearing in front of the main building.

At this moment, the clubhouse had completely lost the mess and noise of the construction site it had been just a few days ago.

All the scaffolding and safety nets had been removed, and the main building displayed a grand style that perfectly blended Suzhou-style gardens with modern minimalism. The courtyard was paved with expensive bluestone slabs, and red plum blossoms dotted the rockeries and flowing water. To celebrate the New Year, bright red lanterns hung beneath the eaves of the main building, and spring couplets written by famous calligraphers were pasted in front of the porch, filling the air with a lively and festive atmosphere.

Furthermore, several cars were already parked in the parking area outside, including the Koenigsegg from Su Bai's collection.

"Looks like everyone is already here."

Su Bai pushed the car door open and stepped out with his long legs. He took a deep breath of the fresh air by the East Lake and opened his arms, as if embracing his own territory.

Zhou Jialu and Ke Yujia quickly followed suit and got out of the car.

Ke Yujia stayed close to Zhou Jialu, her small hands nervously clutching her lamb's wool coat. Although she had mentally prepared herself and knew there were other outstanding girls around Su Bai, now that she had actually arrived at his home base and was about to face the legendary head wives, this little nobody couldn't help but feel her legs go weak.

The three of them walked through the elaborately carved and painted corridors and entered the luxurious hall with its six-meter-high ceilings.

As soon as he stepped into the hall, Su Bai's gaze was instantly captivated by an absolutely beautiful figure.

It was a girl standing in front of the massive Suzhou embroidery folding screen in the center of the hall.

She was wearing an exquisitely designed Ming Dynasty-style Hanfu. On her upper body was a moon-white crossed-collar long coat with delicate silver patterns embroidered along the edges; on her lower body was an ice-blue Mamian skirt, the hem of which was outlined with gold thread depicting a few clusters of proud winter plum blossoms.

Her long hair was simply pinned up with a white jade hairpin, leaving a few strands of dark hair resting against her fair, slender neck.

The scholarly and aloof aura that belonged to Jiangcheng University's top student, combined with this gorgeous yet elegant Hanfu, made her look like a female scholar who had walked straight out of an ancient painting. She exuded both an unreachable, ethereal beauty and a wise, commanding presence.

"Shengsheng?"

A flash of unconcealed amazement crossed Su Bai's eyes as he quickly walked over. "This outfit of yours..."

Hearing his voice, Chen Yusheng turned around.

She bowed slightly, crossed her hands at her waist, and actually performed a proper ancient Wanfu greeting.

"Happy New Year, Young Master Su."

That cool voice, paired with her playful action, instantly made Su Bai's heart skip a beat.

"...Alright, that's enough."

"What? I thought you'd like this kind of vibe!"

Chen Yusheng broke character in a second, instantly returning to her usual, unfiltered bantering mode with Su Bai.

Su Bai took a step forward and unceremoniously reached out to wrap his arm around her extremely slender waist, which was accentuated by the Hanfu. He lowered his head and kissed the tip of her nose. "Haven't seen you for a few days, and you've become a fairy descending to earth? This outfit is incredible; it's almost as if it was tailor-made for you."

Chen Yusheng blushed slightly and gave his chest a playful push, but her body honestly leaned into his embrace.

"This dress wasn't bought."

A hint of admiration flashed in Chen Yusheng's eyes. "Lu Yuning designed it herself. Not just for me, but she tailor-made a New Year Hanfu for everyone on the team. Xingya and Qingyu are in the backyard trying on their clothes right now; they're absolutely thrilled."

"Lu Yuning? Didn't she go back to her hometown for the New Year?"

"She did, but she rushed back overnight on New Year's Eve."

Chen Yusheng said with a smile, "Ever since you sponsored her, this girl has been like a woman possessed. Every day, she does nothing but draw designs and make patterns. She stayed up several nights before the New Year to rush out this set of New Year Hanfu, saying it's a New Year's gift for everyone and a progress report to you, her sugar daddy investor."

Hearing this, Su Bai couldn't help but sigh inwardly.

Ever since he invested in her, Lu Yuning's former cowardice in the workplace had completely transformed into a fanaticism for design.

And he had to admit, the girl was truly talented.

Just looking at the tailoring of the Hanfu on Chen Yusheng and its precise grasp of her temperament was enough to prove that her skills had reached the ranks of the country's top designers. It seemed that the money he had thrown at her was definitely going to pay off.

Just as Su Bai was marveling at this.

Chen Yusheng's gaze traveled over Su Bai's shoulder and landed on Zhou Jialu, who was following behind, as well as the petite girl hiding behind Zhou Jialu like a frightened quail.

Meeting Chen Yusheng's piercing gaze, Ke Yujia was so frightened that she quickly lowered her head, her small hands tightly twisting the hem of her clothes, her heart beating like a drum.

Although she had heard Chen Yusheng's voice while playing games before, now that they were truly face-to-face, the other party's aura was so strong it was almost suffocating.

Especially now, wearing this Hanfu, she looked even more noble and inviolable.

"This... must be the Little Yujia who plays the clash lane in the game, right?"

Contrary to Ke Yujia's expectations, Chen Yusheng didn't put on any airs of a head wife. Instead, a gentle smile graced her lips as she took the initiative to greet her.

"H-Hello, Sister Yusheng..."

Ke Yujia stuttered, her face blushing as red as a ripe tomato.

"Don't be nervous. Just treat this place like your own home."

Chen Yusheng walked over and naturally took Ke Yujia's hand. She looked her up and down, a flash of understanding crossing her eyes.

This soft, cute, petite, and pure-as-a-blank-sheet young girl type was indeed exactly the flavor a big bad wolf like Su Bai would like. Coupled with that special childhood sweetheart bond, bringing her back was practically expected.

After comforting the little white rabbit, Chen Yusheng turned her head, her beautiful eyes hidden behind her glasses staring at Su Bai with a faint smile.

Big white goose.

Hmm? What is it?

You went back to your hometown for the New Year this time, and you were gone for a whole week.

Chen Yusheng slowly and methodically helped Su Bai straighten the collar of his coat, her tone carrying a hint of teasing and ridicule.

And in the end... you actually only hooked up with one little sister and brought her back? That completely exceeded my expectations.

Ah? Su Bai was stunned for a moment. Why was this script a bit different from what he had imagined?

Is it not?

Chen Yusheng rolled her eyes at him and sighed, looking as if she were disappointed in him. I originally thought that with your physique that attracts bees and butterflies wherever you go, you would bring back at least three or four from a trip back to your hometown. I even had people clean up several guest rooms in the backyard.

In the end, you just brought back Little Yujia, making me prepare for so long in vain.

As soon as these words came out, Zhou Jialu, who was standing to the side, burst out laughing, laughing so hard that she trembled, and even her proud assets were rising and falling along with it.

Yusheng, you really overestimated him.

Zhou Jialu stepped forward and held Chen Yusheng's arm. During those few days in Ancheng, he was being watched by me in that broken villa for most of the time. How could he have so much time to ruin other little girls? Even this little Yujia was a fish that slipped through the net that he forcibly dug out from his kindergarten memories!

Listening to these two big sisters so harmoniously roasting Boss Su, who was like a god, right to his face, Ke Yujia was dumbfounded as she watched from the side.

Is this the divine tycoon's harem?

No palace intrigue, no catfights, only this kind of harmonious mutual roasting, as if they were a family?

And Su Bai also had a helpless look on his face.

Well, in this family, his family status was completely fixed.

However, looking at Chen Yusheng and Zhou Jialu on his left and right, smiling beautifully, Su Bai felt an unprecedented sense of satisfaction welling up in his heart.

To be able to manage the backyard so harmoniously, Chen Yusheng, this chief steward, definitely deserved the most credit.

Alright, stop making fun of me.

Su Bai reached out and pulled Chen Yusheng back into his arms, whispering in her ear, Bringing one back is enough. After all... I have to save my energy to properly compensate the great scholar Chen who stayed at home.

Hearing this slightly dirty hint, Chen Yusheng's cold cheeks finally couldn't help but flush with a hint of red, and she secretly pinched Su Bai's waist.

Just as the two were preparing to be tender for a while longer.

Su Bai! You are finally back!

Outside the hall, a crisp and energetic female voice suddenly rang out. Accompanied by the rapid sound of high heels clicking on the bluestone slabs, a beautiful figure dashed in from outside the porch.

Su Bai looked up, and his eyes suddenly lit up.

The person who came was none other than Liu Chenyang!

But at this moment, where did Liu Chenyang still have half the appearance of that tomboy from before?

Today she was wearing an extremely well-tailored, tight-fitting red velvet dress. The texture of the dress was excellent, wrapping her originally tall figure, which was tight and powerful from year-round exercise, exquisitely and transparently.

The proud capital that used to be tightly suppressed by a chest binder was finally liberated at this moment. Set off by the red velvet, it appeared turbulent and extremely eye-catching.

With exquisite makeup on her face, coupled with her beauty that carried a bit of wildness and heroism, she was simply like a red rose blooming in the ice and snow, beautiful in an extremely aggressive way.

Yangyang?

Su Bai looked at this image in front of him that he almost could not recognize, a flash of surprise and admiration in his eyes. Your outfit...

How is it? Does it look good?

Liu Chenyang ran up to Su Bai, not even caring about Chen Yusheng and Zhou Jialu next to them, and directly spun around in front of Su Bai. The red hem of the skirt flew up, like a ball of burning flame.

She raised her head, tears of excitement and deep gratitude shining in those bright eyes.

It looks good, very good, Su Bai praised sincerely. This is what you should have looked like originally.

Yes! This is what I should have looked like originally!

Liu Chenyang's voice choked up a bit. She suddenly took a step forward and tightly grabbed Su Bai's hand.

Su Bai, I heard from Reporter Xu that you were the one pushing all these things behind the scenes.

If you and Reporter Xu had not helped me operate and exposed the true colors of that fake old Taoist... my whole life might have been ruined by my dad's paranoia!

A tear of excitement slipped from the corner of Liu Chenyang's eye.

She still remembered that just a few days ago, when the people Su Bai arranged in the Liu family villa refuted that swindling old Taoist priest so thoroughly in front of her father that he was even scared to the point of peeing his pants, her father had an expression of his faith collapsing.

From that day on, the feng shui curse that had plagued the Liu family for over a decade and pressed down on Liu Chenyang's head like a huge mountain was completely shattered.

My dad has already burned all those torn Taoist robes.

Liu Chenyang wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes, an extremely brilliant smile blooming on her face. He said... he will never force me to live as a boy again.

Young Master Su, from today onwards, I am a proper girl!

Listening to Liu Chenyang's heartfelt gratitude and seeing her beauty as if she had been reborn.

Su Bai smiled and patted her on the shoulder.

Congratulations, Yangyang. Welcome back to the world of girls.

But... Su Bai looked her up and down, a bit of teasing in his eyes. With your return, the threshold of the Jiangcheng socialite circle is probably going to be forcibly raised by several levels by you.

Then let it be raised!

Liu Chenyang proudly raised her chin, but then she leaned closer to Su Bai, lowered her voice, and said in an ambiguous tone that only the two of them could understand:

However, my outfit... is not meant for those young masters of Jiangcheng to see.

In the future, I will come to your club often to repay your kindness. You... are not allowed to find me annoying.

As she spoke, Liu Chenyang's eyes, full of wild beauty, undisguisedly released strong admiration and seduction.

Su Bai felt the astonishingly soft touch on his arm, looking at the thorny red rose in front of him who had finally broken free from her restraints and bloomed to her heart's content.

He turned his head, glanced at Chen Yusheng beside him who had a faint smile, and then looked deep into the hall.

There, Li Xingya and Lin Qingyu were walking out, talking and laughing, wearing equally stunning Hanfu.

A room full of beautiful women.

All kinds of S-tier and A-plus top-tier beauties.

Cold, charming, pure and lustful, wild...

Annoying? How is that possible.

Su Bai let out a silent sigh in his heart.

The days ahead were looking more and more promising.