At the Chenji Tea Shop on Nanwang Street, Lan Ziye and Jin Ruozhen found a seat by the window. A waiter immediately handed them a menu. Lan Ziye made some marks on the menu before handing it to Jin Ruozhen and saying, "Take a look at what you'd like to drink."

Jin Ruozhen smiled timidly and said, "It doesn't matter what I drink!" After a pause, she added, "As long as it's the same as yours!"

Lan Ziye didn't force her. He handed the selected menu to the waiter and said, "Two servings of all the dishes and tea!"

"Please wait!" the waiter said politely and took the menu and went to the bar.

Lan Ziye then looked up at Jin Ruozhen and asked, "What do you want from me?"

But seeing Jin Ruozhen burying her head even lower, Lan Ziye frowned and asked in a softer voice, "If you have anything to say, just tell me. Aren't we good friends?"

Jin Ruozhen hesitated for a long time until the waiter placed the tea in front of her. She took a big sip through the straw and then slowly said, "Actually...actually, it's not me who's having problems, it's...it's Chu Yu..."

Lan Ziye's brows furrowed suddenly. She had already guessed what was going on, but what made her angry was that the Jin family actually let the socially awkward Jin Ruozhen come to see her. Did they want to take advantage of her affection for Jin Ruozhen?

Seeing Lan Ziye remained silent, Jin Ruozhen hurriedly said, "If you're in trouble, just... forget it!"

Lan Ziye just looked at her without saying anything.

Jin Ruozhen took another sip of tea and mustered up the courage to continue, "It's Grandpa. He said Chuyu was kidnapped by bad guys and is in danger. He asked if you are willing to take this mission?"

"Accept the mission?" Lan Ziye raised his eyebrows and looked at Jin Ruozhen with some interest.

Jin Ruozhen continued, "Grandpa said you can set any conditions!" After a pause, she continued, "When we were in the family, Chuyu and my eldest cousin got along best, and we had almost no interaction, but...but no matter what, it's a life, and she's my cousin. I really hope that if you're not in a difficult situation, you can help her, help her!"

Lan Ziye took a sip of his tea nonchalantly and said, "The kidnapper is targeting me. He sent a CD threatening Chu Yu and asking me to go to Phoenix Mountain alone to rescue her. This sounds like a trap!"

"Ah? Is that so?" Jin Ruozhen suddenly looked up, her eyes full of astonishment.

Lan Ziye smiled sarcastically and said, "I really don't know what's going on in the kidnapper's mind. Why would he kidnap Chu Yu?" He paused and continued, "If it was Lan Rongrong, any one of Zhu Ning or any of the Lan family members, I would have rescued them without hesitation, but that person had to be Chu Yu. You must have heard about my relationship with Chu Yu. I've improved myself by not bothering with her, but saving her? Haha, I really don't have that plan!" He casually drank his drink.

Jin Ruozhen's expression became firm. "You can't go there if you know it's a trap. I'll go back and tell Grandpa that you can't take that risk! Our Jin family will definitely find another way to save your cousin!"

Then he stood up and was about to leave.

Lan Ziye laughed and said, "It's not that I can't save her. Just tell your grandfather and I'll help you with two top-grade Essence Stones!"

"But it's very dangerous! I can't ignore your safety just to save my cousin!" Jin Ruozhen said with an exaggerated expression.