Reborn with the ability to read minds, I became a heartthrob.

Yao Ruofu waited for Da Yan to speak without saying anything, but Xu Zimu continued, "You know how to pick good and expensive shoes and bags, but you cling to men who are just lousy. You're such a good person, wearing luxury goods but walking down the street. You're an evergreen in love-struck people, a pillar of JORKER."

Yao Ruofu was so angry that she cried after talking for a long time. Xu Zimu also didn't expect that her casual remark would actually make her cry.

Really satisfied.

Although she had a bit of a headache, Xu Zimu still pulled out her handkerchief and handed it over, stiffly comforting her: "Okay, okay, is my question okay now, grandma? I really can't even tell the truth now."

Yao Ruofu couldn't hold back any longer, a bubble came out of her nose, and she shouted angrily at Xu Zimu, "So what if I'm a JORKER? I like being a JORKER, what's it to you! Waaaaah~"

Xu Zimu surrendered instantly, raising his hands and saying helplessly, "Fine, fine, be whatever you want. Just consider it me making trouble for no reason and being nosy."

Neither of them spoke again, but Zhou Liwan's gaze towards them was somewhat subtle.

Upon arrival, he encountered some of Xu Zimu's old friends. There weren't many of them, but they were all very righteous.

There weren't any of the usual people dragging Xu Zimu around drinking, so Zhou Liwan and Yao Ruofu didn't feel uncomfortable.

Soon the group of young people became acquainted, and they talked and laughed, genuinely happy for Xu Zimu.

I'm so happy that he's finally able to realize his dream and will be enlisting tomorrow.

This is the dream of many men: to wear camouflage and defend their country.

Looking at the upright Xu Zimu, Yao Ruofu's opinion of him changed considerably.

I originally thought he was just an ignorant and good-for-nothing rich kid who only knew how to cause trouble all day long.

Unexpectedly, he had such a passionate dream.

Zhou Liwan slyly leaned close to Yao Ruofu's ear and said, "How about it? Compared to that Song Bin, don't you think he's much better? He has ideals and ambitions, doesn't mess around with women, and his family background is just as good!"

Yao Ruofu curled her lip: "Tch, no matter what you say, my Abin is the best, it's just that you guys haven't paid close attention to find out."

Zhou Liwan's face stiffened. Not wanting to argue with her in this setting, she silently sat back down in her seat.

On the contrary, because of Zhou Liwan's words, Yao Ruofu's gaze was strangely drawn to that carefree and unrestrained man.

Actually, she knew Wanwan was right; he really was a good person.

Feeling the gaze, Xu Zimu turned his head, his dark and dazzling eyes meeting Yao Ruofu's directly.

A radiant smile unfolded before Yao Ruofu.

She turned her head away uncomfortably, avoiding his flamboyant face.

She seems to be quite good-looking, possessing enough assets to attract the attention of young girls.

Zhou Liwan calmly picked up the dishes on the table, but the corners of her mouth were already turned up high.

That night, the group stayed out very late. The boys slept in the suite upstairs, while Zhou Liwan took Yao Ruofu back to the Zhou family home.

This was also the first time Yao Ruofu had slept at the Zhou family's house, after all, it wasn't exactly a nice place.

After washing up, the two lay quietly in bed.

In the darkness, they propped their legs up on the headboard and chatted idly.

"Wanwan, I know you're worried about me and afraid I'll be deceived, but actually I'm really happy with him. You know, my dad is a good person, but he can't be called a good husband or a good father."

Zhou Liwan closed her eyes and didn't speak for a long time, as if she had fallen asleep, but Yao Ruofu knew she was listening.

She continued slowly, "So I just want to find an ordinary man who will coax me, who will waste all his time on me, and who will make me feel cared for and accompanied. I know he is not a dignified man like Xu Zimu, but it is precisely because of his lack of ability that I can feel safe."

Zhou Liwan opened her eyes with disdain, her voice suddenly rising: "You must have something wrong with yourself! Everyone knows he's incompetent, yet he makes you feel safe. If someone bullies you, he wouldn't even have the courage to stand in front of you, and you still feel safe with that?"

Yao Ruofu could almost picture that scene and couldn't help but laugh: "That kind of security, the bodyguards my dad arranged for me can give me. What I want is a partner I can completely control and manipulate, a man who puts me first in everything, because he knows in his heart that without me, he's nothing!"

Zhou Liwan had mixed feelings. Yao Ruofu was right; it was easy to manipulate that idiot Song Bin. But the thought of having to be with that kind of person in her next life because of this was something Zhou Liwan couldn't accept at all.

"Think it over carefully. I think a man who is willing to put you first in everything and respect you will definitely appear, instead of a man who is afraid of your family affairs and only with you because he is after your money. Such a relationship will not last long. What if a rich woman who is even richer than you comes along and wants to support him? Do you think he will be willing to sacrifice himself for you or abandon you immediately?"

Yao Ruofu fell silent. Zhou Liwan's words made some sense, but so many years of relationship couldn't be severed so easily. She needed to think it over carefully.

"Alright, go to sleep first, don't think about it too much." Zhou Liwan knew that she had taken her words to heart, so there was no need to say anything more.

"Mmm, I want to hold you while I sleep." Yao Ruofu hugged Zhou Liwan tightly, and the other woman hugged her back.

The two girls fell asleep like that.

The next day, when Zhou Jianguo went out, he saw Yao Ruofu arrive. He was naturally happy, after all, her father's voice was very loud.

It would be best if the two families could visit each other more often.

“Afu is here without telling your uncle, so I could make some arrangements,” Zhou Jianguo said politely.

Yao Ruofu knew what kind of person he was, so she wasn't very enthusiastic. She just smiled faintly and said, "No need to be so polite, Uncle. We just stayed here to rest for the night because we were having a party with Xu Zimu too late yesterday."

Zhou Jianguo looked at Zhou Liwan and said disapprovingly, "You can't believe Afu is just being polite. We should at least prepare a large guest room for her. How can she squeeze in with you?"

Zhou Liwan knew Zhou Jianguo's little scheme and was too lazy to argue with him. She just gave a perfunctory "hmm" and then smiled as she discussed with Yao Ruofu what fun things might happen while working at the police station.

When the topic turned to something exciting, the two burst into laughter and started making a ruckus.

Although Zhou Jianguo was displeased, he ultimately did not say anything.

The Zhou family's breakfast was unusually lively. Just as Zhou Liwan was about to leave, Zhou Jianguo called her back: "The Chen family said they want to meet tonight, so come back early."

Zhou Liwan said "Oh," with a meaningful smile.

After getting into the car, Yao Ruofu couldn't wait to ask, "The Chen family? Are you and Chen Jinghuai getting engaged? Are you really sure it's him? His family's business hasn't been doing too well lately. I overheard my father and his board members talking about it. They're just fighting a losing battle. Their intention to make you marry into the family now is too obvious!"

Zhou Liwan asked calmly, feigning ignorance, "What's the purpose?"

Yao Ruofu said anxiously, "I want to get you involved with the Jiang family. If they could get financial support from the Jiang family, they could get through this crisis. But I think if a company's core is gone, it can't last long and will gradually decline. Filing for bankruptcy is only a matter of time."

"You seem to know quite a lot!"