A strange calm settled over her. But as quickly as it ca, she brushed it aside, replacing it with a bright smile.
She turned in his arms, looking up at him. "Of course, I do."
Yet, even as she spoke, a fleeting trace of sadness flashed in her eyes.
Leng Huan searched her expression, his brows knitting together as if he had caught sothing amiss.
But before he could say anything, Old Master Leng cleared his throat pointedly.
Leng Huan released her with a chuckle and took a seat beside her.
"How is your shooting going?" Old Master Leng asked, taking her hand in his aged but firm grip.
Yu i stiffened for a split second before forcing herself to relax.
She hadn’t been filming anything at all—her days had been spent trying to please Grandma Cai.
Yet, she smiled and replied smoothly,
"It’s going well, Grandpa Leng. The director has been very pleased with my performance."
He nodded approvingly, and the conversation flowed easily from there.
They spoke about trivial matters until Yu i finally brought up her reason for visiting.
"Huan," she began hesitantly, "I actually ca because I need your help."
Leng Huan’s lips curved into a small smile. "You know I’d do anything for you."
Yu i stood, and Leng Huan followed suit. "Let’s talk in your study," he said, leading her inside.
As they ascended the stairs, Yu i misstepped on the last step.
She gasped, her balance tilting. In an instant, strong hands caught her waist, steadying her.
"Be careful," Leng Huan murmured, his voice laced with concern.
Yu i nodded, but for the first ti, she realized just how gentle he was with her. The realization unsettled her.
As he guided her into his study, he suddenly leaned in, his eyes locking onto hers. Ti seed to slow.
Yu i hesitated, her breath catching. And then, without thinking, she closed her eyes.
Soft lips t hers in a lingering kiss.
Just as Leng Huan was about to deepen it, panic seized Yu i. She rembered. She hadn’t gone through hyn reconstruction surgery.
She pulled back abruptly, placing a hand on his chest. "Huan, we... we should wait. Until marriage."
Leng Huan’s eyes darkened for a fraction of a second, but he quickly masked it with a soft smile.
"Of course," he said, brushing a loose strand of hair from her face. "I’ll wait for you."
Yu i exhaled in relief. She had successfully avoided a disaster.
Clearing his throat, Leng Huan walked over to his desk and retrieved a folder. "Actually, there’s sothing important I wanted your opinion on."
Yu i’s heart skipped a beat.
Was this it?
Was he finally going to ask about an engagent ring? A flicker of anticipation—and annoyance—arose in her.
But when Leng Huan opened the folder, all she saw was a stack of legal docunts.
A land agreent deed.
Yu i’s face fell.
"This project," Leng Huan began, "is a high-risk investnt, but it has significant potential for long-term gains. What do you think?"
Yu i barely heard him.
Disappointnt flooded her.
This was exactly why she didn’t like Leng Huan.
He needed her opinions, her approval.
He wasn’t like Qiao Jun, who made decisive choices without hesitation.
She forced a smile, taking the papers from him. "I’ll have a look."
Leng Huan bead, mistaking her reluctance for interest. "I knew I could count on you."
Yu i lowered her gaze, hiding the cold calculation in her eyes. This was precisely why she couldn’t settle for Leng Huan.
"Oh, right, you needed help from , right? What do you want?" Leng Huan asked.
Yu i bit her lips, lowering her eyes as if she was struggling to find the right words. Then, with a shaky voice, she said,
"Huan, I... I need your help with sothing."
Leng Huan imdiately leaned forward, concern flashing across his face.
"What is it, i? You know I’d do anything for you."
Yu i sighed and looked away as if gathering her thoughts.
"It’s about Yu Sile. He... he’s been sending death threats. I’m scared, Huan. I don’t know what to do."
Leng Huan’s expression darkened instantly.
His usual gentle deanor was replaced by a stormy intensity.
"What? He dared to threaten you?" His hands clenched into fists.
"I won’t let him get away with this. I’ll find soone to teach her a lesson."
Yu i quickly shook her head, placing a delicate hand on his arm.
"No, Huan. I don’t want you to do sothing rash. It’ll only make things worse."
He took a deep breath, clearly restraining himself.
"Then what do you want to do? Tell , and I’ll make it happen."
Yu i hesitated for a mont before looking up at him with pleading eyes.
"Would it be okay if you could allot so n? I’ll instruct them myself. That way, I can make sure things don’t get out of hand."
Leng Huan studied her for a long mont before nodding.
"Alright. Whatever you need, it’s yours. Just promise you’ll stay safe."
Yu i’s lips curved into a soft smile.
"Thank you, Huan. You’re always so good to ."
Just as Leng Huan was about to say sothing more, Yu i’s phone rang.
She glanced at the screen, and her eyes flickered when she saw the na.
Grandma Cai.
Quickly, she moved away from Leng Huan.
"Huan, this is an important call. I have to take it."
Leng Huan nodded, though there was a flicker of sothing unreadable in his eyes. "Go ahead."
Yu i stepped outside the study, pressing the phone to her ear. "Grandmother Cai, hello."
"Yu i, have you reached ho?" Grandma Cai’s voice ca through, steady but firm.
Yu i’s lips trembled as she infused her voice with emotion.
"Yes, I have. Grandmother Cai, I... I don’t think I can marry Qiao Du."
"Oh?" Grandma Cai sighed, a hint of disappointnt in her tone. "Why not?"
Yu i swallowed.
"He... he behaved inappropriately. I was very uncomfortable. I don’t think I can go through with it."
There was silence on the other end before Grandma Cai let out another sigh.
"Then it seems you were not ant to be."
Yu i secretly rolled her eyes but softened her voice.
"I’m so sorry, Grandmother."
"It’s alright, child. Will you co to the temple tomorrow?" Grandma Cai asked.
Yu i inwardly cursed.
Even after everything, this old woman was still thinking about the temple instead of how upset she was. But she forced a gentle tone.
"Yes, Grandmother. I’ll be there."
There was a pause before Grandma Cai spoke again.
"Actually, I still have another grandson whom I wanted to introduce to you."
Yu i’s heart skipped a beat. This ti, she wouldn’t fall into the sa trap.
"Grandmother, may I ask... what is his na?"
A small chuckle ca from the other end. "Qiao Jun."
Excitent surged through Yu i like a firework exploding in the night sky. "Grandmother! I would be honored to et him."
Grandma Cai seed pleased. "Good. Five days from now, et at the Four Seasons Hotel."
Yu i grinned widely. "I will be there."
After hanging up, Yu i felt as if she was floating.
This was her chance. As long as she impressed Qiao Jun and gained Grandma Cai’s support, she could beco his wife.
anwhile, inside the study, Leng Huan sat in his chair, his expression dark. He had been silent for a long ti, staring at his phone.
The soft smile he had worn earlier had disappeared, replaced by sothing much colder.
Suddenly, his phone rang. He picked it up, his voice calm. "Speak."
"Sir, we have news," a subordinate’s voice ca through.
"Miss Yu i went to et Cai Bao’s grandson this morning. The eting went not so good and she had tears in her eyes by the ti she ca out. And just now, she made plans to et Qiao Jun in five days."
Leng Huan closed his eyes. His chest burned, but he forced himself to remain composed.
"I see. Continue keeping an eye on her. I want to know everything."
"Understood, sir."
Once the call ended, Leng Huan remained seated, his hands tightening into fists.
He had known, deep down, that Yu i wasn’t going to the temple for religious devotion.
But now, hearing the truth, the betrayal cut deeper than he had expected.
She was supposed to be his.
His heart ached, but soon that pain twisted into sothing darker. His jaw clenched, and his fingers dug into his palm.
"Qiao Jun..." he muttered, his voice carrying a dangerous edge. "You seduced her."
Rage and resentnt bubbled within him, consuming his thoughts.
He had loved Yu i for so long, had given her everything.
Yet, she was chasing after another man simply because of wealth and power.
His eyes glowed with cold determination. If Qiao Jun wanted to take Yu i from him, then he would make sure Qiao Jun paid the price.
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