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Almost everyone in the city knew that Luo Yi, the richest man around, had recently taken in a street punk as his godson. His name was Mu Yuan, and he was ridiculously spoiled. That kid’s gangster background had nothing in common with Luo Yi’s aristocratic lineage. Rumors flew. Some said Mu Yuan was Luo Yi’s long-lost illegitimate son. Others whispered that he was Luo Yi’s kept boy. Some even claimed that Luo Yi must have been cursed with black magic. Speculations spread everywhere, but no one…- 147.2 K • Completed
The man's fist halted before Ye Zhou's eyes, unable to advance any further. It was Guan Heng who intervened from behind him, gripping the assailant's wrist with just one hand, applying such force that the man screamed in pain like a pig being slaughtered: "It hurts! Let go... let go now!"Ye Zhou was stunned for a moment before realizing how close he was to Guan Heng, his back pressed fully against the latter's body. He turned his head slightly and saw Guan Heng frowning, clearly displeased.It was the kind…- 134.8 K • Completed
- After dinner, they arrived at the cinema a little earlier than necessary, waiting for the screening to begin.The movie tickets had been booked in advance. Ye Zhou wasn't the type to force himself to watch a film he didn't like just to create a romantic atmosphere. So he straightforwardly asked Guan Heng what he wanted to see. Neither of them liked romantic movies, so they chose a suspense film, watching intently throughout. They even discussed the plot for a while after the movie ended.Guan Heng's high IQ…
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- This year's Christmas wasn't on a holiday but fell awkwardly on a Wednesday, a day when both office workers and students had to attend their respective duties. As a result, fewer people were celebrating the holiday compared to usual, most of whom were concentrated during the weekends. Thus, Ye Zhou didn't find it too difficult to take time off from work.Guan Heng only had one class on Wednesday, which lasted from one to three in the afternoon. Since it was still relatively early after his class ended,…
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- The hustle and bustle of the busiest time on Sunday afternoon had already passed.At half past one in the afternoon, after the customers who had finished their meals left one after another, Ye Zhou and his employees could finally relax a little. Although it wasn't completely devoid of customers after the mealtime rush, the peak dining hours were over.After Ye Zhou finished tallying the accounts, he also helped clear the tables.Just then, the restaurant's automatic doors opened. Ye Zhou was wiping the table…
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- Ye Zhou was rather excited throughout the night, only falling asleep late into the night. However, he still woke up on time the next day and worked just as diligently.The restaurant was as busy as usual during the day, keeping him occupied but also helping him regain his composure.In truth, Ye Zhou had already prepared himself for a long-term pursuit and wasn't particularly afraid of Guan Heng rejecting him. He was a stubborn man who, once he set his sights on something, would see it through to the end.…
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- After Ye Zhou left, the graduate student entered with the report and couldn't help asking, "Professor, that person just now... isn't he a student from our school?"Guan Heng had long put down his chopsticks in his left hand and picked up a pen with his right. "No. He's the owner of Zhoujishi."The graduate student suddenly understood. That was a very famous restaurant nearby, one he had visited several times. "I didn't recognize him at first... the owner is so young?"As Guan Heng recalled Ye Zhou's reaction…
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- After several more days, Ye Zhou found a relatively free day, carrying a lunch bag in his hand, and set out before noon. He hadn't been on campus for a long time and felt nostalgic, encountering many college students laughing and playing along the way, feeling as if he had also become several years younger.He wore a simple T-shirt and jeans to avoid standing out too much among the students instead of his usual work attire. In his early thirties, he wasn't showing his age, and his appearance wasn't bad;…
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- Ye Zhou's strategy to pursue someone involved not just maintaining the status quo, but also finding ways to integrate into the other person's life and work environment.After returning to his normal life, Ye Zhou resumed his usual busy schedule. However, to attend Guan Heng's lectures, he made it a point to leave early two nights every week, then make up for the lost hours on his days off. As the boss, he could easily slack off or take vacations without anyone daring to say anything, but he didn't want to…
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- In the following days, Ye Zhou didn't rush into action; instead, he focused on healing his foot injury and returning to work at the restaurant. A mature man chasing someone knows how to proceed step by step, ensuring that work and romance don't interfere with each other. Timing is crucial, especially when uncertain about the other person's intentions. In such cases, it's best to observe and create opportunities for meetings, gradually building presence in their life. If the other person doesn't show…
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