Just as the situation was escalating and a fierce conflict seemed imminent, the room door was suddenly opened.

The waitress peeked out slowly, a hint of unease in her eyes. She had just heard a loud commotion outside and was feeling a little anxious.

She was worried that the customers might actually start fighting, which would not only affect her normal business operations, but also cause any losses, and the store manager would definitely blame her.

With a professional smile, the waiter cautiously asked, "Excuse me, is something wrong here?"

However, what happened next completely stunned Bai Ye.

The two women, who had been hurling insults at each other and were even on the verge of fighting, suddenly seemed to be under a spell, quickly suppressing their anger and hostility.

Smiles appeared on their faces simultaneously and naturally, as if the previous argument had never happened.

Not only that, the two women even let go of Bai Ye and held hands, looking like a pair of close sisters.

Ye Qingcheng smiled and explained to the waiter, "It's alright, I'm sorry, we were talking a little too loudly just now, did we disturb you?"

Seeing this, the waitress finally felt relieved and secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

Seeing the two women getting along so harmoniously, she couldn't help but wonder if she had misheard.

Bai Ye witnessed all of this and couldn't help but admire the two women's acting skills.

The tense situation, which was originally on the verge of exploding, took a complete 180-degree turn in an instant and became so calm.

He couldn't help but sigh, women really are born actresses!

The waiter politely said goodbye to Bai Ye and then turned and left.

However, in the instant he turned around, Bai Ye seemed to catch a glimpse of the waiter's eyes, a look that was hard to describe, seemingly carrying a hint of disdain.

Bai Ye couldn't help but feel doubtful. Was he just imagining things? But the feeling of that gaze was so real that he couldn't ignore it.

He shook his head helplessly, thinking that perhaps he was under too much pressure lately and was having a delusional thought.

Just as Bai Ye was lost in thought, he suddenly noticed that the two women had sat down again.

Unlike their previous tense standoff, they appeared unusually calm at this moment, each picking up their coffee and sipping it elegantly.

This sudden change caught Bai Ye off guard, leaving him completely bewildered.

What exactly happened?

Was their argument just an act? Or did they reach some kind of agreement?

Bai Ye's gaze shifted between the two women, trying to find some clues in their expressions.

However, Ye Qingcheng only glanced at him indifferently before continuing to drink her coffee, while Yao Yuyan turned to the side, looking at him with an infatuated gaze and a faint smile on her lips.

"I have something to talk to her about, aren't you leaving?" Ye Qingcheng's voice broke the silence. Although her tone was calm, Bai Ye could sense a hint of displeasure in it.

Yao Yuyan chimed in, "You go first, darling. I'll come find you again tomorrow, so don't hide from me then!" Her voice was soft and melodious, but it sent a chill down Bai Ye's spine.

Bai Ye hesitated for a moment; he was actually eager to leave this awkward situation as soon as possible.

But he knew in his heart that if he left like this, probably no one could stop these two women, and who knew what trouble they would cause.

What if a fight really breaks out? He would be heartbroken no matter who gets hurt or scratched.

And... what the heck is this title "Darling"?!

Even a rich young lady like me watches anime?

The more he thought about it, the less he dared to leave.

Bai Ye felt a little uneasy, so he cautiously suggested, "Why don't we go together? I'll take you home, and that way we can ensure your safety."

However, Ye Qingcheng was quite dismissive of his suggestion. She waved her hand casually and said, "Didn't you have takeout delivered? Hurry up and go back to eat. Don't dawdle here."

Yao Yuyan thought Bai Ye genuinely wanted to take them home, so she said gently, "Darling, don't worry about us. My driver will come to pick us up later, so you can go home without worry."

In fact, Bai Ye wasn't worried about Yao Yuyan at all, since she was a rich heiress and would definitely have bodyguards or other people protecting her.

What he was really worried about was Ye Qingcheng, because unlike Yao Yuyan, she didn't come from a wealthy family. If Yao Yuyan used some means to deal with her, she would be completely powerless to fight back.

After all, ordinary people like them are completely powerless against attacks from these wealthy individuals.

While money isn't everything, you can't do anything without it.

The complexity and darkness of this society far exceed people's imagination.

Bai Ye's brows furrowed tightly, as if he were shrouded in an invisible pressure.

He took a deep breath and finally sighed helplessly, as if he had many unspeakable troubles in his heart.

Bai Ye's gaze fell on Yu Yan, and he pleaded earnestly, "Yu Yan, you and Qing Cheng are both my good friends, and I really don't want to lose either of you. So, please make sure you get Qing Cheng home safely later, okay?"

The subtext of this statement is quite clear: Bai Ye is actually subtly telling Yu Yan that he doesn't want to see the two of them clash and hopes that Yu Yan can behave herself.

However, the moment Bai Ye finished speaking, an unexpected scene unfolded—both of their cheeks flushed red at an astonishing speed, as if they had been roasted by fire.

Yao Yuyan thought to herself, "He said he would be sad and heartbroken if he lost me! So, he still cares about me..."

The thought kept swirling in her mind, causing her heart to beat faster involuntarily.

At the same time, Ye Qingcheng reacted quite differently. She snorted and muttered, "Hmph, you pervert, who asked you to worry about my safety!"

Despite saying that, a warm feeling welled up inside her.

Bai Ye didn't seem to realize Ye Qingcheng's true thoughts. He turned his head, looked at Ye Qingcheng, and said gently, "Qingcheng, if anything happens, remember to call me."

Ye Qingcheng muttered something under her breath, her voice as soft as a mosquito's buzz: "Mind your own business!"

However, because her voice was so soft, Bai Ye didn't hear what she was saying at all. He only saw her lips move slightly, which he guessed was her response to him.

Before leaving the room, Bai Ye added a final, worried reminder: "You two absolutely mustn't start fighting!"

After saying that, he slowly turned around and left the room, looking back every few steps, as if he was still reluctant to leave.