Because of the good atmosphere, hearty laughter could be heard from outside the corridor.

Some of the people in this group hadn't seen each other for a long time, and it was a rare treat for them to all get together. They played games and truth or dare at the same time, and the several bottles of red wine that had been decanted were quickly emptied.

Amidst the bursts of laughter in the hall, Tan Yuchen's phone vibrated slightly. Normally, he wouldn't have paid any attention to it, but that didn't mean he couldn't hear it.

He turned on the screen, his profile bathed in the glow of the setting sun, exuding a nonchalant air.

Do you think that if I go back to China now, it will cause trouble for Cen Dong?

An old friend of many years suddenly harassed her. This was not the first time she had messaged Tan Yuchen. She knew that the man had no patience to chat with people by typing. For many years, he had basically been talking to himself, but his interest had not diminished at all.

Unexpectedly, Tan Yuchen replied with a concise and indifferent two words.

【what ever. 】

So, would you welcome me back to China?

The message was sent almost instantly, but this time it disappeared without a trace, the phone screen faintly reflecting the man's lack of interest.

He swiped down twice, but there was still no movement. His face was languid and weary, like a decadent wine, yet a ripple of displeasure appeared on his face.

"Hey bro, how about I see Eagle again?"

Cen Dong's golf skills are mediocre, but he becomes more determined with each setback. Previously, Tan Yuchen made a hole-in-one on the course, which forced the partner to lower the retention rate by a percentage point as agreed.

He called the man several times but got no response, so he winked at the girl next to him.

"Whoever gets him moving will get double the tip today."

Ye Xin's heart pounded. She squatted down in front of him, gripping the pole, and her heart raced just from seeing his profile, which was shrouded in deep shadow.

"Third Young Master..."

Before she even touched his arm, the man slightly lifted his eyelids and cast a casual glance over her. Although it was just a light, fleeting look, it instantly made her feel immense pressure.

Tan Yuchen glanced at Cen Dong, "The third ball hasn't even crossed the green yet, where's your IQ?"

"I haven't played for six months!"

His gaze swept aimlessly across the court, and just as he was about to look away, it suddenly shifted back and fixed on a certain point that was moving furtively.

Ye Xin was closest to him and clearly saw that the man, who had just been uninterested, suddenly became staring intently, like a wild beast discovering its long-hidden prey.

He raised his chin, his tone low and lazy, "Are those guys down there your colleagues too?"

Ye Xin blushed instantly at the attention she was receiving and nodded vigorously.

Just as she was about to say something, the stick in her hand was suddenly snatched away, without even a glance from him.

Tan Yuchen walked to the outdoor tee box and swung his club with great force and speed. Before Cen Dong could react, he hit the ball, and the white ball drew a perfect parabola in the sky.

A gust of wind suddenly swept past Meng Jiuyi's ear ten meters away, and she stopped abruptly until she heard cheers from the others behind her.

She then noticed that under the white flag not far away, the ball had gone perfectly into the hole.

Who hit him?

"Wow! Hole-in-one!"

"I asked you to demonstrate, not to show off."

Several people inside were drawn by the commotion and exclaimed, "Holy crap!"

Even for top players, albatrosses aren't something they see every day.

After a brief moment of stunned silence, Meng Jiuyi slipped away even faster. Her job was to quickly retrieve the ball and go back to flatter the emperor, but her life was clearly more important than her job, and someone else would retrieve the ball anyway.

However, his hopes were dashed.

"stop!"

A command suddenly came from behind her. The man's drawn-out voice, carried by the wind of the wilderness, rudely entered her ears.

"Hey you in the white jersey, pleated skirt, and ponytail, could you please retrieve the ball? It's a hassle."

His requests were utterly insincere.

Damn it!

How could it be this plague god!

Meng Jiuyi cursed his bad luck, closed his eyes, gritted his teeth, pretended not to hear, and prepared to continue his escape.

Who are you talking about?

The others turned to look. There was a caddie acting suspiciously on the green. Judging from his back, he was quite well-built. Although his hat covered his face completely, it was probably not bad-looking either.

Having grown up surrounded by beautiful women, this young master was hardly interested in making such a big fuss, let alone waiting with such apparent interest.

Seeing her keep speeding up, Tan Yuchen chuckled and stared at the numbers behind her, saying slowly, "Number 18, Number 18, are you deaf?"

Xu Yanzhi sat in a relaxed posture, chatting with Gao Jingchen.

The two met on an unexpected trip to the Middle East and have remained close friends ever since.

Xu Yanzhi was listening to him recount the interesting stories from his trip to Africa over the past six months.

But there was quite a commotion outside the door, with bursts of jeers.

His mind was still on this, and he glanced casually outside before freezing in place.

Meng Jiuyi walked with his head down, ignoring everything.

Who is number 18?

That's not her name.

Tan Yuchen glanced at Cen Dong and said casually, "You're not very good at managing things. Why do you keep hiring disabled people?"

Cen Dong: ?

Do you think it's possible?

The ball automatically filled in, and Tan Yuchen swung his club again.

The ball arced through the air and struck Meng Jiuyi's feet precisely, startling her so much that she jumped up and changed course like she was playing whack-a-mole.

One...two...four...

Every time she tried to run, a ball would intercept her, trapping her in that small area like a sheep pen.

He was like a hunter with boundless patience, always finding ways to lure her into his trap.

Grandpa's.

Was that bastard treating her like a dog?

A caddie was constantly reporting the situation to the manager when Meng Jiuyi suddenly received accusations and orders through her earpiece, with threats to fire her.

fed up!

She gritted her teeth, then turned 180 degrees, picked up the ball, waved it from afar, and gave him a fawning smile.

Keeping your job is the most important thing.

However, not paying attention to his footing on the slope, he slid down and landed hard on his backside.

A low chuckle suddenly rang out.

Tan Yuchen shrugged slightly, tossed his golf club aside, and went down the steps. From a distance of several meters, Meng Jiuyi could only watch helplessly as he approached, his dark eyes fixed on her.

He quipped, "Mr. Meng's new side hustle? He can climb over walls to dance and also practice golf with clients. What an all-rounder with so many talents!"

"I do what I want, what's it to you, you lunatic!"

Meng Jiuyi glared at him fiercely.

If looks could turn into knives, he would have died a million times over.

Despite being scolded, Tan Yuchen's smile only grew wider. The afternoon sun shone behind him, bathing every inch of him in golden light, making him look carefree and languid.

He was about to approach her with his hands in his pockets when a figure was faster than him.

When someone beat him to it just a few meters away, Tan Yuchen was stunned, along with his shadow stretched across the ground.

Xu Yanzhi squatted down in front of her, his eyes conveying a meaningful look, "You haven't answered my calls these past few days, so you've been working here despite being sick?"

All the resentment and anger towards Tan Yuchen filled Meng Jiuyi's senses, so much so that when she saw him, she didn't react at all.

How come he's here too?

She gave a dazed "ah," her mind still reeling.

"Oh, whatever. Just confess honestly later."

His tone was slightly low, and his face was even expressionless, but his fingertips gently wiped the dust off her face with such tenderness.

Tan Yuchen stared at his intimate gesture, and his smile vanished almost instantly.

The carefree ease he had just felt was quickly fading as the sunlight bathed him, and the surrounding air began to cool drastically.

Xu Yanzhi turned to look at him and said disapprovingly, "What you did just now went too far."

The wind rustled the man's bangs as he slowly opened his eyes.

"On what grounds does Chairman Xu say such things?"

Meng Jiuyi had worked with him for quite a while, and what she found most daunting was his use of that tone of voice.

She looked up and saw the man's profile, cut by light and shadow, with even his jawline appearing cold and sharp.

She quickly moved away, as if she had never met him before.

I didn't notice his eyes suddenly turn gloomy.

Xu Yanzhi didn't answer him first, but instead picked up Meng Jiuyi and suddenly lifted her into the air, making her struggle to get down, but she couldn't resist him.

As they passed each other, Xu Yanzhi glanced at Tan Yuchen.

"From her boyfriend's perspective."

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It's not very convenient to update these days because I'm in the countryside. I'll resume the previous updates once I get back.

good evening.