A popular female live streamer with a constant stream of wealthy patrons.

He was very clear about the company's recent projects and their returns, and he tried his best to retain the company's talent. He was also very approachable during conversations.

His love of playing around is just a facade.

He makes people feel no sense of defensiveness towards him.

Xu Qinghuan dared not get too close to a man like him; she knew that with her limited abilities and cunning, she was no match for him.

“Ryan, I think you only think I’m good because you don’t know me well enough.” Xu Qinghuan composed herself, smiled politely, and subtly distanced herself from him. “Zhou Size probably told you something about me and Fu Yanshi. I don’t know if he mentioned… that I was the one who dumped Fu Yanshi and filed for divorce because I fell in love with another man.”

“He said it was because you fell in love with someone else.” Xu Qinghuan was about to speak when Ryan continued, “But I don’t believe it.”

He felt that he had never misjudged anyone!

Ryan had specifically observed Xu Qinghuan before; otherwise, he wouldn't have pursued a girl so easily, especially knowing she was married, and still showing interest in her! Business people don't fall in love so easily.

"That's the truth. Whether you believe it or not, it's still the same. You can ask Fu Yanshi."

“I won’t ask him. It’s all in the past.” Ryan spread his hands, knowing that continuing the conversation would only make things more tense. So he took a deep breath and said softly, “I think you’ve misunderstood me. I didn’t mean anything by it, and I didn’t intend to use this to threaten you or force you to be with me! I just… want you to give me a chance.”

Xu Qinghuan pursed her lips and remained silent.

"It's just an opportunity. If we get to know each other and find it's not a good fit, then I won't force it! You're single now, and so am I. Why do you have to reject me? Maybe after we get to know each other, you'll find I'm alright?"

Ryan's words were already quite humble; it could be said that Xu Qinghuan knew that if she refused him more firmly, she might anger him.

People in high society always care about saving face! Being too concerned about saving face will only make things spiral out of control.

Her main concern was that Ryan would tell Zhou Sze about it.

At that point, it will be beyond your control.

"Ryan, you can tell I've been very busy with projects lately! How about this, I'll tell you my decision when I'm less busy with work, okay?"

Ryan gave an OK sign. "Okay, I'm willing to wait for you."

Finally, after seeing off this formidable figure, Xu Qinghuan felt as if she had fought a battle.

Things were spiraling out of her control, and she needed to carefully consider what to do next before it was too late to act when the enemy was at the gates.

……

Ryan saw that Xu Qinghuan had finally relented, which was at least a step forward.

He drove to the hotel where Zhou Size was staying. The guy had drunk too much last night and hadn't gotten up yet!

As soon as he saw Ryan arrive, he got up, still wearing a bathrobe, and rubbed his eyes sleepily. "Your alcohol tolerance has improved. We drank together yesterday, and today you're standing here looking all travel-worn, like nothing happened."

"The main thing is that people are in high spirits when they have a happy occasion."

"Ok?"

"It's nothing. It's just that you've come all this way to be a guest, so I had to come and see you! I just ordered breakfast and asked them to bring it up. Go and wash up."