Chapter 148: Please Come With Us

A few people huddled together, giggling, as if they had already envisioned Yun Fu prostituting herself to those pot-bellied men. They, meanwhile, acted like high-and-mighty socialites, looking down on her from their pedestals.

After dinner, Yun Fu received a message from Lian Hanqi saying he had arrived downstairs.

Seeing Yun Fu stand up, Mu Bai hurried to follow her, with Lan Yuzheng and Wang Luolu trailing behind. The rest of the group followed suit, and soon, a crowd of people spilled out of the building.

Wang Jiajia spotted the car at the entrance immediately. It was a vehicle worth tens of millions, and she sneered inwardly, thinking, "As expected, only those tacky nouveau riche have this kind of money."

But when the door opened and the man stepped out, she froze.

The man stood there with an ethereal air, as steady and upright as a pine tree. His features were exquisite, carrying the sharp, commanding aura of someone in power. The slight upturn at the corners of his eyes held a fleeting softness, which instantly vanished into cold indifference.

He looked up, his deep eyes, like ancient wells, even more captivating than his navy blue suit.

The tenderness that appeared on his face the moment he saw Yun Fu made his already handsome features seem dreamlike.

That such a perfect man had come to pick up Yun Fu left them stunned.

Just then, she heard Lan Yuzheng call out in a daze, "Master Lian..."

In S City, there was only one person who could be addressed that way: the head of the Lian family, Lian Hanqi.

The faces of the entire group shifted in terror. Their own status in S City was not insignificant, but compared to Lian Hanqi, they were mere ants before an elephant. If they relied on their family backgrounds, this man relied on his own ruthless methods and the chips he held in his hands.

The Lian family was a unique entity in S City and throughout the country. They were involved in business, yet held absolute authority in military and political circles. No one knew exactly how many hidden cards they held.

In short, he was a tiger in his prime, and no one dared to pull his whiskers.

Then, they watched as Yun Fu walked out naturally, and the Master of the Lian family—a man they could never hope to measure up to—thoughtfully opened the car door for her.

Lian Hanqi nodded at Mu Bai before taking Yun Fu into the car.

The car sped away, leaving the crowd in a state of bewilderment.

Mu Bai, with a stern face, looked at Lan Yuzheng beside him. It took a long time for him to find his voice. "That was Lian Hanqi, right?"

Lan Yuzheng nodded. "It was."

"!!!" The entire group was shocked.

It really was Lian Hanqi. Didn't they say he avoided women? Didn't they say his schedule was mysterious? Why would he suddenly appear, and why would he travel all this way to pick up a female celebrity?

Just then, a soft voice spoke up.

"I vaguely remember that some time ago, the Lian Corporation released a statement. I think it was because of Yun Fu."

"!!!"

So Yun Fu was a powerhouse! Heavens, had they offended her just now? They were doomed! Would they be implicated by the stunt the Zhang siblings pulled? Their families weren't worth a single finger of the Lian family.

The others looked at Mu Bai with woeful faces. "Young Master Mu, that wasn't very kind of you. Why didn't you say anything? What if we accidentally offended Miss Yun?"

Mu Bai waved his hand, not wanting to deal with these sycophants. He muttered a few words to Lan Yuzheng and hurried upstairs.

Wang Jiajia stood rooted to the spot, her face deathly pale. She bit her lip, unable to believe what she had just seen. That man was Lian Hanqi, and Lian Hanqi had actually lowered himself to come and pick up Yun Fu—a mere actress—even opening the door for her personally.

In truth, even Mu Bai was at a loss. He rarely paid attention to social media comments, and before, many had assumed that Yun Fu only knew someone from the Lian Corporation. No one had expected her to be connected to the master of the Lian family himself.

Just then, Mu Bai remembered what his father had told him.

"Yun Fu is not a creature of the pond. If you want to be friends with her, just be friends. Don't harbor any ulterior motives."

Mu Bai now wished he could kowtow to his father. *Dad, did you know all along that she was Lian Hanqi’s woman?*

*Sob, thank goodness I only treated Yun Fu as a good friend.*

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Inside the car, Lian Hanqi took out a thermos and handed it to her. "Grandpa Fan made some ginger and brown sugar water. Drink more of it."

Yun Fu looked up, surprised. It was indeed a special time of the month, and he actually knew.

Lian Hanqi looked a bit unnatural, rubbing his nose, his words fewer than usual. "Are you very close with that young master from the Mu family?"

"It's alright."

"I see. And that Lan Yuzheng behind him—you know him too?"

Yun Fu looked up at him, knowing there was more to his question.

Meeting her gaze, Lian Hanqi smiled helplessly, knowing he couldn't hide anything from her. "Shen Yuheng and Lan Yuzheng's families don't get along."

She understood. It was a matter of picking sides.

"I'm not close to them," she said, gently unscrewing the cup. A warm, pleasant scent wafted up.

Although it was ginger and brown sugar water, the taste of ginger was subtle, and the brown sugar had a fresh, clean aroma. After one sip, her whole body felt warm.

"The ingredients were all prepared by Grandpa Fan himself. He always complains that things outside have too many additives."

"It's delicious."

Suddenly, Lian Hanqi reached out and, before Yun Fu could react, gently wiped the corner of her mouth.

"I'll bring you more next time."

"..."

Lian Hanqi dropped her off at the production hotel and prepared to leave.

Both of them were busy, and something seemed to be changing quietly between them, though neither dared to speak it aloud.

Lian Hanqi draped a blanket over Yun Fu's shoulders and pointed toward the entrance. "Go on in."

Yun Fu turned and left.

"Little heartless one," Lian Hanqi watched her back and shook his head helplessly.

The New Year was approaching, and he wondered how this "little heartless one" would spend it.

Yun Fu, however, had already cast that question to the back of her mind; she hadn't thought about it at all.

They had to continue filming the next day, and everyone worked especially hard for the sake of the upcoming New Year break.

The set was bustling when, suddenly, the sound of sirens rang out.

The wailing grew closer, making everyone's hearts tighten. The sound drew nearer, seemingly heading straight for them. Everyone curiously looked out, wondering what could have happened to stir up the police.

Finally, a police car pulled up and stopped in front of the set.

Two officers in blue uniforms stepped out, faces stern, holding their credentials as they walked toward the group.

"Which one of you is Yun Fu?"

"!!!"

The crowd was in an uproar. They were here for Yun Fu. What had she done?

Everyone's eyes turned in the same direction, and the two officers also spotted the most striking figure in the crowd. They walked toward Yun Fu.

"Miss Yun Fu, you are suspected of intentional assault. Please come with us."