The Han family's yard is very large and is divided into the front yard and the back yard. When Pei Zechen chased out, Han Feng was walking towards the back yard with Qu Tao.

"Han Feng?"

Han Feng turned around when he heard the voice, and Pei Zechen looked at him and smiled faintly.

"Did you like yesterday's flowers?"

"Are you... Pei Zechen?"

Pei Zechen nodded and walked towards the two of them. He thought of Xi Mozhou behind him and looked at Qu Tao.

"Mr. Qu, do you mind letting Han Feng and I chat alone for a while?"

It was the first time that the fiancée met, so Qu Tao naturally couldn't refuse. However, Han Feng wanted to refuse, but was stopped by Qu Tao's eyes.

"Crazy, you two can chat for a while, I'm going to walk around the backyard."

"Then don't go too far. I'll come find you later."

It was early autumn, and the backyard was full of green plants and flowers. Qu Tao walked around and sat down in the pavilion in the middle of the lake.

Although it was September, there were still many water lilies in full bloom in the artificial lake. A breeze blew by, creating a unique artistic conception. Even the depression that came with seeing Xi Mozhou early in the morning dissipated a lot.

"Tao Tao?"

When Qu Tao heard Xi Mozhou's call from behind him, he cursed in his heart.

The dog man is indeed a dog. People call him Taotao behind his back and mess with him. In front of others, they call him Mr. Qu and mess with his company.

Qu Tao glanced at him coldly, stood up from the bench in the pavilion and prepared to leave.

Xi Mozhou stood at the exit of a small path in the center of the lake that was only wide enough for one person, looking at the water lilies in the lake.

"Like water lilies?"

"Is it related to Mr. Xi? Mr. Xi, please make way."

Qu Tao thought about the contract from yesterday morning, which was snatched away by him again, and his face turned pale.

Xi Mozhou blocked the exit and had no intention of letting him go.

"Did you eat breakfast?"

"Does this have anything to do with you? Get out of the way."

Qu Tao lost his patience and pushed him on the chest. Xi Mozhou held his outstretched hand and brought him into his arms.

"Let's go back to Yan City together this afternoon?"

"No, if you want to reply, you can reply by yourself."

Qu Tao raised his leg and kicked him in the crotch. When Xi Mozhou dodged, he almost fell into the artificial lake next to him.

"So cruel? You don't need it for the rest of your life?"

Qu Tao passed him and ran a short distance before looking back.

"Yes, I don't mind."

There was still some time before the banquet started at noon. Qu Tao looked around but didn't see Han Feng. He was worried that Xi Mozhou would look for him again, so he said hello to Old Man Han and hid in Han Feng's bedroom.

It was not until a few minutes before the banquet that Han Feng got the news from the old man and came to the bedroom to call him.

"Isn't it boring hiding here? Are you worried that Xi Mozhou will find you?"

"Well, what about you? Where did you go with your fiancé?"

"Let's talk later. We'll be waiting downstairs."

All the people who came to Mr. Han’s birthday party were from the business world. There were three tables in total. Qu Tao followed Han Feng and naturally sat at the main table.

When the two went downstairs, there were only two empty seats left at the main table between Xi Mozhou and Pei Zechen.

Everyone who came to the banquet knew about the marriage between the Pei and Han families. Qu Tao gritted his teeth and sat next to Xi Mozhou.

"Where did you go? I've been looking for you all morning and couldn't find you."

Xi Mozhou moved his chair closer to him, but Qu Tao pretended not to hear and moved closer to Han Feng.

In order to prevent Xi Mozhou from having nothing more to say, Qu Tao took the lead in raising his glass to toast Mr. Han.

"Uncle Han, happy birthday! I wish you good health and a life as long as the Southern Mountains and as blessed as the Eastern Sea."

Following Qu Tao's precedent, everyone raised their glasses to toast the old man. Amid the noise, Qu Tao took the opportunity to discuss something in a low voice with Han Feng.

"Crazy, I'll leave early in a while. You help me hold Xi Mozhou back."

"Okay, are we going back to the apartment? Do you want me to arrange for a driver to take you there?"

"No, I'd better go back to the tobacco market. That mess will have to be dealt with sooner or later. I'll call a designated driver later."

Han's house is located on the outskirts of the city. Halfway through the dinner, Qu Tao went to the bathroom and took out his cell phone to call a designated driver.

When he put away his phone and came out of the bathroom, Xi Mozhou was standing by the sink with his arms folded across his chest.

"The banquet is over, come back to Yan City with me."

Xi Mozhou's words didn't sound like a discussion, but rather an order. Qu Tao ignored him and turned on the water pipe next to him.

Xi Mozhou stared at himself in the mirror, looking slightly tipsy, and spoke again.

"Approve the friend request on your phone."

After wiping his hands, Qu Tao glanced at him coldly and walked out. Xi Mozhou grabbed his arm and pulled him into his arms.

"Be good...be obedient."

"Asshole, let me go."

"When we get back to the tobacco market, I'll take you somewhere. Don't be angry, okay?"

"If I slap you and then give you a sweet date, will you be angry?"

Qu Tao stepped hard on his foot and broke free. Han Feng saw the two of them walking back and forth, and lowered his voice to Qu Tao.

"Being bullied again?"

"no"

Half an hour later, when Qu Tao saw that the designated driver was only a few minutes away from him, he whispered a few words in Han Feng's ear and stood up.

"where to?"

Xi Mozhou was chatting with someone, but his eyes were always looking at him. Qu Tao was worried that he would follow him, so he replied casually and evaded the question.

"You're such a meddlesome person. Go to the bathroom."

Xi Mozhou waited for a while, and seeing that Qu Tao had not come back, he was about to get up. Han Feng raised his wine glass and gestured to him.

"Senior Xi, it's been years since we've had a drink together, right? Want a drink?"

As expected of a seasoned businessman, Xi Mozhou became suspicious after hearing just one simple sentence. He finished the wine in the glass and stood up to say goodbye to Mr. Han.

"Boss Han, there's something urgent that needs to be dealt with at the tobacco market. I'll come back another day."

When Han Feng saw him walk out of the hall, he quickly sent a message to inform Qu Tao.

"Taozi, Xi Mozhou said goodbye to the old man and left the banquet. Be careful, he might come to catch you.

Qu Tao took a picture of the scenery outside the car window and gave him a big smile in return.

"Don't worry, whether he left the dinner party because of me or not, he can't catch up with me."

After Qu Tao sent the message, Assistant Wang called.

"Mr. Qu, I have good news for you."

Qu Tao now had a headache when he heard the good news from him, and his tone was extremely cold.

"explain."

"Our coffee shop business is booming right now."

This is really good news. At least he is not forced to deal with Xi Mozhou by the contract.

"what happened?"

"The coffee shop that Difeng opened next to us has closed down. It's being renovated today. It looks like it's going to be turned into a flower shop."

"Oh..."

Qu Tao was wondering what Xi Mozhou was planning next, while the person on the other end of the phone continued.

"Mr. Qu, where are you? Do you want to come over and see?"

"I'm on my way back to the tobacco market. I'll talk to you when I get there."

After hanging up the phone, a call came in from an unsaved number. Qu Tao looked at the familiar number, decisively pressed the reject button and turned off the phone.

Yanshi is a four-hour drive from Yuncheng. Qu Tao arrived at the coffee shop in the evening. He had just gotten out of the car and had not yet entered the coffee shop when Xi Mozhou walked out of the flower shop next to him which was being renovated.

"Mr. Qu, what a coincidence, we meet again."

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