After the divorce, the aloof CEO begged me not to withdraw my investment.

Chen Yuhao struggled violently, shouting, "Let go of me! Who do you think you are?!"

Without saying a word, Ye Feng dragged him out of the room and slammed the door shut behind him.

Inside the private room, Qin Xiaoran hurriedly wrapped Ye Feng's coat around herself.

After tidying her clothes, Qin Xiaoran gently knocked on the door. "All done."

Ye Feng opened the door and pulled Chen Yuhao into the room.

The atmosphere in the room was heavy.

Chen Yuhao's anger subsided slightly, but his face remained grim, radiating clear hostility.

He rubbed his arm, which Ye Feng had pinched painfully, and stared at him with an unfriendly look.

Ye Feng wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth with a tissue and said calmly, "Xiao Ran, you can talk to him yourself."

Qin Xiaoran glanced at Chen Yuhao and said coldly, "There's nothing to explain. I didn't do anything with him."

Just then, Kong Xiaoyue pushed the door open and came in.

She immediately noticed the bruise on Ye Feng's lip and asked with concern, "Ye Feng, what happened to your face?"

Chen Yuhao said with a hint of smugness, "I did it! So what?"

Qin Xiaoran glared at Chen Yuhao, "You still have the nerve to talk back?!"

Kong Xiaoyue sensed there was more to the story and turned to Qin Xiaoran, "Xiaoran, what exactly happened?"

Qin Xiaoran sighed helplessly and explained the whole story in detail, finally showing the torn stockings. "That's how it is. If you don't believe me, ask the waiter."

After listening, Kong Xiaoyue turned to Chen Yuhao and said, "Yuhao, you've misunderstood Ye Feng. He's helping your girlfriend."

Chen Yuhao knew in his heart that what Qin Xiaoran said was probably true, but he couldn't bring himself to admit it, so he stubbornly insisted, "Who knows, what if..."

Qin Xiaoran shook her head in disappointment, "You're hopeless."

She didn't want to explain anymore, so she turned around and sat on the sofa, ignoring Chen Yuhao.

"Yuhao, calm down!" Kong Xiaoyue interrupted their argument. "I believe in Ye Feng."

Chen Yuhao looked at Ye Feng, then at Kong Xiaoyue, and asked in confusion, "What... is your relationship?"

Kong Xiaoyue's heart tightened.

Rather than letting the misunderstanding deepen, it's better to cut the Gordian knot quickly. To protect Ye Feng and to maintain the relationship between Qin Xiaoran and Chen Yuhao, she made a bold decision.

She took Ye Feng's arm and said gently, "Ye Feng is my boyfriend. I had to go out for a bit, and he's been here with Xiao Ran the whole time. I trust him."

Chen Yuhao was stunned, and for a moment he didn't know how to react.

Qin Xiaoran looked at Kong Xiaoyue, and a warm feeling welled up in her heart.

Xiaoyue is helping herself.

But she was disappointed with Chen Yuhao's handling of the problem. She sighed softly and turned her head to the side. Ye Feng felt the warmth of Kong Xiaoyue's arm, his heart filled with mixed emotions.

Okay, then he'll just have to put up with it for now.

The food was gradually served.

However, the atmosphere in the private room remained awkward. Kong Xiaoyue broke the silence first, picking up a piece of sweet and sour pork ribs and placing it in Qin Xiaoran's bowl. "Xiaoran, try this. This restaurant is very famous for its sweet and sour pork ribs."

Qin Xiaoran forced a smile, "Thank you, Xiaoyue."

She understood that Kong Xiaoyue was trying to ease the tension, so she joined in and started talking about other topics.

The situation gradually eased up, and Chen Yuhao joined the conversation.

During the meal, he learned that Ye Feng was just a security guard at the Qin Group, and he pondered to himself.

With such great qualities, why would Kong Xiaoyue date a security guard?

Looks like I need to find an opportunity to introduce her to someone better.

Ye Feng raised his glass. "Come on, let's all have a drink together."

Kong Xiaoyue and Qin Xiaoran both raised their glasses, but Chen Yuhao only touched his glass perfunctorily before putting it back on the table.

Kong Xiaoyue took in his actions and felt somewhat displeased.

"Ye Feng, are you usually busy with work?" Chen Yuhao asked casually, his tone provocative. "Security work must be quite tough, right? Does drinking interfere with your work?"

Ye Feng smiled faintly, "It's alright, the working hours are quite flexible."

Kong Xiaoyue couldn't hold back any longer. "Yuhao, what do you mean by that? It's like Ye Feng drinking is a sign of neglecting his duties." Her tone was sharp. "Some people don't do anything practical, but they have ambitions that are too high. Sooner or later, they'll fall."

Chen Yuhao's face stiffened.

He hadn't expected Kong Xiaoyue to defend Ye Feng so much.

He was furious, but dared not retaliate, and could only manage an awkward smile.

Ye Feng knew that he had achieved his goal for tonight.

He glanced at his watch. "Xiaoyue, it's getting late. Let's go."

"Okay." Kong Xiaoyue stood up and said to Qin Xiaoran, "Xiaoran, we're leaving now. Take good care of yourself."

The two ignored Chen Yuhao and left the private room directly.

Chen Yuhao watched the two figures leave, filled with resentment. The four of them went downstairs to the front desk, where the clerk announced the prices.

Ye Feng had offered to treat them earlier, so he naturally took out his card and handed it to the waiter.

Chen Yuhao didn't compete at all; he just watched silently.

After swiping his card, Ye Feng turned to the two girls and said, "Let's have dinner together again next time."

"Okay."

Kong Xiaoyue and Qin Xiaoran readily agreed.

Chen Yuhao walked at the back, muttering under his breath, "Seriously showing off."

Although the voice wasn't loud, it was still heard by the two girls in front of her.

Qin Xiaoran stopped and turned to look at Chen Yuhao, her tone cold, "What do you mean? Ye Feng's invitation was a kind gesture, how can you be so petty!"

Kong Xiaoyue also stopped, her eyes filled with dissatisfaction.

Chen Yuhao realized he had said the wrong thing and quickly apologized, "I'm sorry, Xiaoran, I didn't mean it that way..."

As soon as the waiter finished announcing the price, the restaurant owner came over with a big smile. "Xiaoyue, Xiaoran, long time no see! What brings you here today?"

Upon seeing this, Chen Yuhao immediately stepped forward and rushed to greet the boss, "Boss Wang, hello, hello, I'm Chen Yuhao, Xiaoran's boyfriend."

He deliberately puffed out his chest and glanced at Ye Feng with a showy expression. "This is... Xiaoyue's friend. He works in security at the Qin Group."

Kong Xiaoyue frowned slightly, while Qin Xiaoran's face darkened.

They were all surprised that Chen Yuhao would introduce Ye Feng in front of the boss like that, as if he was afraid that others wouldn't know that Ye Feng had a lowly status.

Having seen countless people, Boss Wang naturally noticed Chen Yuhao's despicable behavior.

He glanced at Ye Feng discreetly, and instead felt a growing appreciation for the young man.

"So it's Mr. Ye. It's a pleasure to meet you."

Mr. Wang warmly extended his hand, "Xiaoyue and Xiaoran are both old friends of mine. Today, their expenses will be on my tab."

Chen Yuhao's face immediately turned ugly. He had wanted to show off his generosity in front of the two girls, but his boss beat him to it.

"Mr. Wang, I can't accept this..." Kong Xiaoyue said politely.

"You're welcome, it's nothing." Boss Wang waved his hand, then lowered his voice and said to Ye Feng, "Young man, I have high hopes for you. Be careful of that guy surnamed Chen."

Ye Feng smiled faintly, "Thank you for the reminder, Boss Wang."