After Zhou Ye found out that Wan Tong was working at his sister’s store, he started coming over more frequently.
In order to have contact with Wan Tong, he even introduced her to many people who wanted to do styling, both men and women.
However, he soon regretted it. Several of his buddies took a liking to Wan Tong and came to the shop every day, making a lot of noise.
Wan Tong’s working hours became later and later. Several times she refused Zhou Ye’s offer to escort her home.
But that didn’t stop him from following her every day in his Santana, escorting her back to the noisy rented house.
Under the dim streetlights at the intersection, Yan Qinglu leaned against the corner of the wall. His figure was stretched long and clear. Half of his face was illuminated by the light, while the other half was concealed in darkness, but it didn’t diminish his handsomeness.
To Wan Tong, such a scene had a nostalgic beauty, making it hard for her to look away.
Thinking about the car and the gaze behind her, she hurried towards Yan Qinglu, calling his name, “Yan Qinglu!”
Yan Qinglu looked up at the sound, his dark eyes trembling slightly.
Lately, he found a new pleasure, which was to search for beautiful clothes everywhere for her to wear.
Now that the weather wasn’t too cold, she wore a light-colored windbreaker outside. As she ran over, her hair fluttered in the wind, and the floral skirt underneath swayed elegantly, creating a beautiful scene as if in a slow-motion shot from a movie.
Yan Qinglu opened his arms to catch the approaching person, instantly enveloped in her fragrance.
“Why so enthusiastic today?” He lowered his head, a smile playing at the corners of his mouth, his voice filled with joy.
“Just really missed you.” Wan Tong lifted her head in his embrace, her eyes curved like a crescent moon after the rain. She leaned against his body for support, then tiptoed and kissed him on the cheek.
With a *smooch*, Yan Qinglu was stunned for a moment, his black eyes staring blankly at her, unable to believe that his nightly dreams had come true like this.
But this was far from enough for what he desired.
His palm moved from her waist to her cheek, urging her to tilt her head slightly, his fingertips gently caressing her smooth skin.
With his ink-black eyes focused on her slightly parted lips, he tentatively touched them with his own, like a gentle collision between jelly.
After a few moments, their lips and teeth delved into a deeper entanglement. His right hand supported her neck lightly, his fingers seemed to also stir all of Wan Tong’s thoughts, leaving her mind blank for a moment.
On the Santana not far away, Zhou Ye took off his hat and tossed it aside, his expression extremely despondent. As he looked up at the embracing couple, his gaze held more resentment.
He had heard from his sister that Wan Tong already liked someone.
But today was the first time he had seen it for himself.
Although the man seemed quite attractive to young girls, judging from his attire, his conditions were definitely not better than Zhou Ye’s. Could he truly make Wan Tong happy?
A glimmer of hope rose in Zhou Ye’s heart once again.
*Beep beep beep—* The sound of a car interrupted the embrace.
Yan Qinglu happened to be facing the roadside, and as he looked up, he saw the car flashing its lights. The man in the driver’s seat was well-dressed, young and handsome. Even though there was some distance between them, he could still feel the hostility in the man’s gaze.
Hmm, it seemed that that man is his love rival.
Yan Qinglu lightly stroked Wan Tong’s hair with his palm on the back of her head, while also pressing her tightly into his embrace.
His gaze was fixed on the direction of the car, but his voice was low in Wan Tong’s ear, “Confess properly, how many bad relationships have you formed?”
Wan Tong buried her face in his chest, grunting softly, but didn’t speak. She only intended to let Zhou Ye know that she had someone, but she hadn’t expected such an intense scene.
She couldn’t face anyone anymore.
After holding her tightly for a while, Yan Qinglu led her hand and walked into the alley, escorting her all the way to the foot of the small building.
“Why did you come over today?” Wan Tong asked.
“Not busy today,” Yan Qinglu said, lightly pinching her delicate and boneless hand, seeming to be indulging in it.
In fact, Yan Qinglu was very busy. He had recruited dozens of brothers under his command, including companions from the village and some homeless wanderers from the city.
He had taken on a demolition project, and every day he had to go and ‘remove the nails’. His reputation preceded him, and just by standing there, the ‘nail’ households would yield. So, barring any unforeseen circumstances, the demolition task would be completed soon.
Every night he couldn’t control himself and came to this intersection, sometimes he could see her, sometimes he couldn’t.
He didn’t go to the store because it was crowded, and he knew how bad his reputation was. He was afraid of bringing her any negative impact.
“I read the newspaper too usually, just be honest with me,” Wan Tong knew he couldn’t be that free.
As soon as she mentioned the newspaper, Yan Qinglu frowned slightly and stopped in his tracks.
Wan Tong looked at him, seeing his expression somewhat awkward as he spoke, “There was a fight, but I didn’t kill anyone, just passed out, the tabloids are making things up.”
By the end of his explanation, his tone even sounded a bit aggrieved.
It was a brawl between demolition teams fighting over projects, he just taught the other side a lesson, he didn’t want Wan Tong to misunderstand.
Wan Tong chuckled lightly, patting his shoulder, “I know, I don’t believe the newspapers, I believe you.”
What he didn’t know was that Chen Hou had already explained for him when Chen Hou helped her deliver clothes last time. Chen Hou was even more anxious than the parties involved.
Before leaving, Chen Hou sighed, clearly it was Brother Lu who was courting her, but it felt like the entire demolition team was courting her instead.
Listening to Wan Tong’s words, Yan Qinglu breathed a sigh of relief invisibly. He never knew how to explain, as long as she didn’t mention it, he wouldn’t either.
Wan Tong entered the house and found that the lights in the living room were off. After groping to turn them on, she saw Yan Wan’ying sitting on the worn wicker chair.
At this moment, Yan Wan’ying was staring with eyes that seemed to carry resentment, like a female wolf who had lost her beloved male partner, filled with hatred.
She was sitting near the window, so probably she saw something just now.
“Yan Wantong, you’re really capable, when did you hook up with Yan Qinglu?” Sure enough, Yan Wan’ying’s voice was full of jealous anger.
Yan Wan’ying watched her wear beautiful clothes every day, still dressing up so nicely, completely devoid of the rustic countryside girl she used to be.
Only Yan Wan’ying knew how uncomfortable she herself felt.
Just because Yan Wantong worked in a clothing store, she had nice clothes to wear every day?
Yes, Wan Tong couldn’t explain the clothes and shoes Yan Qinglu gave her, so she simply had Zhou Rui cooperate and say they were from the store.
“Do you think he can be your brother-in-law?” Wan Tong didn’t respond to her anger, just lightly asked back.
But Yan Wan’ying felt Wan Tong was provoking her, and she stood up from the wicker chair all of a sudden, “Yan Wantong, you’re going too far, who do you think you are to assume he would like you? He’s just playing with you, he’s caused trouble with so many women in the city!”
Wan Tong blinked his eyes, “So what exactly are you mad about?”
Yan Wan’ying was so angry that she choked, her eyes wide open.
“I’m older than you, Youngest Sister. You have no business meddling in my affairs, and I hope you won’t.” Wan Tong finished speaking and went back to her room.
Of course, Yan Wan’ying couldn’t just ignore it. She had been standing by the window just now and saw clearly how Yan Qinglu behaved so gently in front of Wan Tong. It could even be said that he was like a loyal dog in front of Wan Tong, just wanting to wag his tail to please her, eager to bring everything he had in front of her.
In the world’s plot, Wan Tong died, so Yan Qinglu had no emotional storyline.
Now that Wan Tong hadn’t died, he had initiated an emotional storyline.
So her task was also very clear—to kill his white moonlight, which meant killing Yan Wantong.
In this chaotic era, it wouldn’t be difficult to take someone’s life.
Second Brother Yan didn’t come back until very late, but Yan Wanying didn’t tell him about Wan Tong and Yan Qinglu.
Wan Tong was calculating in her heart.
The Raider directly wanted her life.
In the small room, Wan Tong sighed lightly. The Raider was hateful, the original Youngest Sister was also hateful, but that body had an unbreakable blood relationship with her, and she didn’t want to see the bloody consequences.
Yan Qinglu hadn’t been in City A for long, but because of his decisive and cunning style, he had gained the appreciation of many people and had connections in both the underworld and the legitimate world.
When Lin Daxiong rushed in anxiously, he told Yan Qinglu that someone wanted to hire a hitman to kill Little Fourth Yan.
Yan Qinglu immediately went to the Mingrui Clothing Store.
Wan Tong was applying lipstick to a young lady when the bell at the door jingled, and then Yan Qinglu appeared in front of her panting.
“Yan… Yan Qinglu!” Zhou Rui was frightened by his serious and cold demeanor, retreating behind Wan Tong.
Wan Tong just glanced at Yan Qinglu. Seeing that he was about to come over to pull her, she hurriedly stopped him, “Don’t move, I’m still busy.”
Yan Qinglu was about to reach out to grab her hand but then put it down, just clenching his lips tightly, standing next to her.
The young lady who was being applied makeup glanced at him, startled by his wild and untamed aura, feeling pressured.
But Zhou Rui was surprised in her heart. Little Fourth Yan seemed weak, but she could make Yan Qinglu obediently wait by her side without saying a word. How did she manage to subdue him? Zhou Rui inexplicably wanted to ask for advice…
In just a few minutes, Wan Tong applied blush to the young lady, then quickly braided a fluffy princess braid for the young lady.
Wan Tong moved swiftly but with skill, and it was pleasing to the eye.
Yan Qinglu’s originally anxious heart was gradually soothed by her.
After Wan Tong finished everything, she followed Yan Qinglu out of the clothing store.
At this moment, the young lady was satisfied with her reflection in the mirror. She then curiously asked Zhou Rui, “Who’s that guy? Is Xiao Yan dating someone?”
“Tsk, kinda,” Zhou Rui replied, extending her hand toward the young lady, “Pay up.”
The young lady slapped Zhou Rui hand away and grumbled, “I’ve been here several times already, can’t you give me a discount? I’ve spent all my money here this month. But seriously, don’t let Xiao Yan slip away. She’s quite a catch, sharp-eyed and skilled. I think she’ll go far.”
Zhou Rui didn’t care. Even with close relatives, one should keep accounts straight.
“You said she’s a catch, if I can keep her, that is. Unlike you, she’s not just about indulgence.” In truth, Zhou Rui thought that she was merely a stepping stone for Little Fourth Yan.
Let’s not mention Little Fourth Yan had Yan Qinglu as a backer. Even on her own, she was daring and resourceful. In these times, people like her were most likely to succeed.
Meanwhile, Wan Tong was brought outside the clothing store by Yan Qinglu.
“Yan Qinglu, what’s wrong with you?”
Yan Qinglu looked down at the beautiful girl with a confused expression. Worry and fear surged up within him again, surrounding him like the pressure of the deep sea, making it hard for him to breathe.
Before knowing who wanted to harm her, his first thought was that he had put her in danger.
He had made connections in this city, and naturally, he would offend some people. He had every reason to suspect this.
“Just wanted to see you.” He reached out to embrace her but didn’t mention the matter.
He didn’t want her to live in fear from now on.
Wan Tong wasn’t stupid; she naturally knew something must have happened to make him so anxious to find her.
“I still have to go to work now,” she lightly patted his back.
“Am I important or is work important?”
When a man who’s usually so confident asks such a question, does it mean he lacks a sense of security?
So Wan Tong reassured him, “You’re important.”
Sure enough, Yan Qinglu chuckled softly and whispered in her ear, sounding proud, “I knew it…”
“…” Wan Tong suppressed her laughter.