"Chang Jing, you just said you have a small estate with lots of flowers. Could you take me to visit it?"

Actually, I really love flowers, especially camellias and peonies. I heard those old men were also interested in the flowers you grow?

Bai Mei asked with a smile, "It may be true that you like flowers, but it seems like you have ulterior motives."

"Yes, I've planted quite a few flowers there, including camellias and peonies. If you really like flowers, you're welcome to visit my little estate anytime."

"Really? That's great!"

Bai Mei's eyes lit up instantly:

"I must visit your place to see the flowers when I have time! By the way, my birthday is coming up soon, Chang Jing, could you send me a potted camellia or peony as a birthday present?"

Chang Jing thought to himself that he had recently made a lot of money selling flowers through Bai Mei's connections, and since Bai Mei only asked for a potted plant as a birthday gift, it was too small a thing to ask, so he agreed.

"Of course, I'll pick out two of the most beautiful camellias and peonies for you on your birthday."

Bai Mei smiled happily, a sweet smile. She deliberately made up a good excuse to get Chang Jing to give her flowers.

The two chatted enthusiastically (or so she thought), completely unaware that a young man in the distance had been glaring at her and Chang Jing for quite some time.

The young man, Li Wenxiang, is a typical nouveau riche second-generation heir who has always harbored deep feelings for Bai Mei, but is always coldly rejected by her.

Hearing that Bai Mei was coming to the orchid exhibition, Li Wenxiang was delighted and followed along, hoping to find an opportunity to pursue her. However, upon entering the venue, he saw Bai Mei smiling and chatting with a strange young man.

Li Wenxiang's eyes turned red with jealousy, so he strode forward and stepped between the two.

He smiled at Bai Mei with feigned friendliness, then stared coldly at Chang Jing:

"Miss Bai, what interesting things are you chatting about with this flower farmer from the countryside? Are you perhaps going to buy some flowers? Could you tell me what kind of flowers you like? I'll buy them for you!"

Bai Mei was already annoyed at being disturbed, and now, hearing such greasy words, she curled her lip in disdain:

"Li Wenxiang, thank you for your kindness, but I don't need it. And what business is it of yours who I chat with?"

Rejected so bluntly by his crush, Li Wenxiang blushed at first, then glared fiercely at Chang Jing:

"You country bumpkin, what are you meddling in? If you know what's good for you, stay away from Miss Bai!"

As he spoke, he shoved Chang Jing forcefully. Chang Jing remained unfazed, and seized the opportunity to grab Li Wenxiang's wrist, using a little force to make him kneel on both knees.

"My name is Chang Jing. May I ask who you are?"

Chang Jing asked politely, his tone gentle, but the strength in his hand did not lessen at all, causing Li Wenxiang to break out in a cold sweat and answer in a trembling, embarrassed manner:

"Li... Li Wenxiang!"

"Mr. Li, please be more mindful of your manners in the future. Ms. Bai and I are friends, and I hope you can show more respect for ladies, okay?"

Chang Jing smiled kindly: "Look, you're so rude and impolite, even Miss Bai is frightened by you."

He pointed at Bai Mei, who indeed cooperated by making a frightened expression, like a young girl, and fanning the flames.

Bai Mei pretended to be weak and afraid, but secretly hated Li Wenxiang's arrogant attitude and hoped that he would be sent away by Chang Jing as soon as possible.

Chang Jing glanced at Bai Mei, thinking to himself that this woman was quite the actress; her soft and weak demeanor was completely unlike her personality. But since Bai Mei wanted to play along, he decided to let her be.

Chang Jing released Li Wenxiang, who immediately jumped away, hands on his hips, seemingly oblivious to the pain he had just endured, and pointed at Chang Jing, yelling:

"You country bumpkin, how dare you hurt my hand? Don't try to hide, I'll make you pay."

What a spoiled rich kid who never learns from his mistakes! Chang Jing smiled knowingly.

"Alright, Mr. Li, stop yelling at me. You're being really rude. I was just trying to remind you to be polite. If you had encountered someone with a bad temper, you probably would have been knocked to the ground by now."

Li Wenxiang's face darkened; he wished he could tear Chang Jing's mouth apart. He turned to look at Bai Mei, his expression once again obsequious:

“Miss Bai, look how arrogant this country bumpkin is. How can someone like him be worthy of being friends with Miss Bai?”

Bai Mei sneered, "Li Wenxiang, if you keep meddling, I'll cut ties with you right now. It's my freedom to talk to whomever I want; what right do you have to interfere?"

If it weren't for her family's strict rules against her offending anyone, she would have slapped that person already. How despicable!

Bai Mei's fiery temper immediately intimidated Li Wenxiang. He dared not provoke Bai Mei's anger and could only slink away from the scene.

Bai Mei watched his retreating figure with a disdainful look. She turned to Chang Jing and asked with a smile, "How was my performance just now?"

"It's alright. If I weren't familiar with your personality, I would definitely have been fooled by you."

Upon being acknowledged by Chang Jing, Bai Mei blushed and said, "Let's go, I'll treat you to some delicious food. I guarantee you'll forget all about what happened earlier as soon as you eat it."

Chang Jing followed Bai Mei to the restaurant, where they chatted casually, enjoying the warm moment. Bai Mei had completely forgotten about Li Wenxiang at this moment; all she could think about was how to make herself more likable in front of Chang Jing.

Although Chang Jing appeared easygoing, he had a premonition that Li Wenxiang, with his arrogant personality, would not let the matter rest after being humiliated by him.

The two chatted back and forth, enjoying their meal in a lively atmosphere, unaware that several pairs of eyes were secretly observing them from afar.

After they finished eating and came out, they were about to go back to watch the flower auction. They hadn't gone far when they were stopped by a group of thugs.

One of the men, with dyed blond hair, spoke up: "Hey, where are you going! Want to play with us?"

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