酷米客公交

Nan Yan looked at Euphemia, who had a hint of hope in her eyes, and smiled, “We’ll see when the time comes.”

Her fiancé had already been taken away by her, so the engagement party was destined to be a farce.

However, it might be fun to join the commotion and watch them make fools of themselves.

If they dared to target her man, she wouldn’t be so forgiving and pretend nothing happened.

“If I have time, I’ll bring my senior brother along to attend.”

Euphemia, hearing the first part, was silently angry at Nan Yan’s audacity.

As a duke’s daughter, she had personally extended the invitation, and yet Nan Yan still dared to act high and mighty.

However, upon hearing the latter part, her mood instantly brightened. She quickly smiled and said, “It’s settled then. If you have time, you must come!”

The two of them headed back together.

By this time, Bo Xijue and Duke Holtz had finished their conversation.

Bo Xijue and Duke Holtz were still exchanging pleasantries. When he saw Nan Yan and Euphemia returning, he stopped the meaningless small talk.

Bo Xijue walked over to Nan Yan and patted her head, “Yan Yan, had enough fun?”

Nan Yan nodded obediently in front of him, “Mm, let’s go home.”

Bo Xijue understood that she had already found who she was looking for.

Otherwise, she wouldn’t leave so easily.

Bo Xijue took Nan Yan’s hand and turned, saying, “Duke Holtz, we will take our leave now.”

Duke Holtz responded politely, “Mr. Bo, you are always welcome at the First Duke’s Mansion.”

On the way back, Nan Yan asked Bo Xijue to stop the car when they turned the corner from the First Duke’s Mansion.

Bo Xijue immediately braked. “Junior Sister, is there something else?”

Nan Yan lowered the car window and turned to him with a mischievous wink. “Let me introduce my boyfriend to you, Senior Brother.”

Boy-friend…

The smile on Bo Xijue’s face froze for a moment.

Then his expression turned sharp.

Alright, he thought. He wanted to see who had the audacity to steal their treasured Junior Sister.

Qin Lu and Wu Yue had been notified by Nan Yan beforehand, so they were waiting for her.

When they saw the SUV stop and the window roll down to reveal Nan Yan’s face, the two men in hiding approached the car.

“Brother, get in.”

Nan Yan smiled and waved at Qin Lu.

Bo Xijue frowned upon hearing her call him “Brother.”

Could it be that Junior Sister likes him because he cares for her like a brother?

If that’s the case, he must make sure she understands her feelings for this ‘boyfriend’ of hers.

Otherwise, what if she later realizes this isn’t the relationship she wants and regrets it?

When Qin Lu appeared in his sight, Bo Xijue’s pupils slightly contracted.

What? How could it be Qin Lu?!

The world couldn’t be this small!

He had planned to watch Qin Lu struggle, setting the meeting place in Yasuo City on purpose to see how he would escape from Duke Holtz’s mansion. But…

He had miscalculated.

He hadn’t guessed that Qin Lu was the man Junior Sister liked.

Qin Lu also recognized Bo Xijue upon seeing him.

“Mr. Bo, we finally meet.”

After a moment of mutual staring, Bo Xijue spoke, “Mr. Qin, please get in the car.”

Seeing Qin Lu, Song Ye felt a surge of excitement.

But the SUV’s backseat could only accommodate three people. With Qin Lu and Wu Yue getting in, it wasn’t cramped, but they would be sharing the same seat.

This made Song Ye and Wu Yue feel a tremendous amount of pressure.

Not everyone had the courage like Nan Yan to sit calmly next to Qin Lu without batting an eye.

Considering the situation, they decided to squeeze in for now.

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Upon returning to Bo Xijue’s residence, Wu Yue and Song Ye quickly got out of the car and disappeared as soon as Bo Xijue parked, leaving only the three of them in the car.

Bo Xijue and Qin Lu exchanged another glance, silently reaching an understanding.

Qin Lu gently said, “Yan Yan, Mr. Bo and I have some things to discuss. Can you give us a moment?”

Nan Yan glanced between the two of them, then nodded. “You two talk. I’ll go inside for a drink.”

With that, she left the car to Qin Lu and Bo Xijue, deftly opening the door and stepping out.

Wu Yue and Song Ye, hiding and observing from the shadows: “???”

“If Miss Nan isn’t in the car, what if the young master and Mr. Bo start fighting?” Wu Yue expressed his concern.

This time, Qin Lu had been somewhat manipulated by Bo Xijue.

Of course, it was just a test, a harmless joke.

After all, they both knew that Qin Lu wasn’t someone who could be easily controlled.

But meeting now, it was bound to be a bit awkward…

Already awkward, and then adding the relationship with Nan Yan into the mix.

That made it… complicated.

Song Ye had resigned himself to it. “We don’t have to worry about it. Let the big shots handle their own matters.”

Wu Yue patted his shoulder. “You’re right.”

There was no point in them fretting.

They weren’t the ones to resolve the conflict.

Sigh…

Inside the car, after Nan Yan left, the atmosphere became noticeably heavier.

Bo Xijue’s attitude toward Qin Lu was filled with scrutiny and assessment.

After all, this was the man his junior sister fancied, so the standards were higher than for an ordinary person.

Qin Lu’s attitude towards Bo Xijue also subtly shifted.

Clearly, they were equals in terms of status.

However, with Nan Yan in the picture, Bo Xijue had the upper hand in terms of seniority.

After all, if he were to be with Nan Yan, he would have to address Bo Xijue as ‘Senior Brother’…

“This is our first meeting. Let me formally introduce myself. I am Bo Xijue, Nan Yan’s senior brother and the founder of Shenji Research.”

“Pleasure to meet you. I’m Qin Lu, founder of Junlin Group and Yan Yan’s boyfriend.”

Their equally prestigious and powerful hands clasped together.

Then, they started to exert force.

On the surface, both men appeared calm and collected, even smiling faintly, but their arms beneath their sleeves were tense, muscles hard as rock.

After five minutes, neither could maintain their initial composure. Sweat beads formed on their foreheads, and their faces flushed as if they had just engaged in intense physical activity.

Neither was willing to back down, continuing the standoff.

Another five minutes passed. Finally, both men, with tacit understanding, released their grips simultaneously, hiding their now fatigued right hands behind their backs to conceal the trembling of their arms and hands.

Bo Xijue, with a stern expression, mentally marked a point against Qin Lu.

Failing to show humility before the senior brother, a demerit!

However, he didn’t let personal feelings influence his decision. “Junlin’s cooperation terms are acceptable. For Junior Sister’s sake, we can sign the agreement directly.”

Qin Lu nodded. “Thank you, Mr. Bo. I look forward to a pleasant collaboration.”

“A pleasant collaboration.”

Both spoke of a ‘pleasant collaboration,’ but neither extended a hand this time. Their right hands remained behind their backs as they nodded at each other, sealing the cooperation agreement.

After discussing the details of the collaboration, both were satisfied with the terms between their two major groups.

With business matters settled, Bo Xijue’s eyes turned sharp as he stared at Qin Lu, warning him, “Yan Yan is our precious treasure, cherished and protected. She cannot suffer even the slightest grievance.”

Qin Lu replied calmly, “Yan Yan is equally my cherished treasure. I would never let her suffer any grievance.”

“You have nothing to worry about, Senior Brother. Leave Yan Yan to me.”

Bo Xijue snorted, clearly displeased.

It felt like the cabbage he had carefully tended for years had suddenly been nibbled by a pig.

How frustrating!

Bo Xijue, feeling unsettled himself, wondered how their master and the two other junior brothers would react.

“You’d better keep your word.”

Leaving that threatening remark, Bo Xijue arrogantly exited the car to find Nan Yan.

Qin Lu stayed in the car, pulling out a pack of cigarettes and lighting one.