CHAPTER 72: CHAPTER 70: UNINTENTIONAL FLIRTATION IS THE MOST LETHAL

He Chen is strong and tall. Such a strong and towering figure is rare in this era. Especially when he looks tough and unfriendly, as if he’s ready to pull someone out and beat them up at any moment.

Everyone was a bit intimidated, and the crowd quickly dispersed.

Even the two girls who initially greeted Ye Manman were scared off by a mere glance from He Chen.

Despite their reluctance to miss the chance to get to know such a pretty girl, they still left.

Ye Manman didn’t expect He Chen’s presence to be so intimidating, clearing the area in front of the photo studio with just a word.

The place was bustling a moment ago, but now everyone was either inside the studio or had walked away.

"He Chen, you should really be a bodyguard, it’s a waste of your talent otherwise."

She had used bodyguards before, but they were the kind in suits, very orderly and even somewhat mild-looking, not scary at all.

He Chen placed his large hand gently on her shoulder, and once he confirmed that no one was watching them, his gaze softened.

"I’m just a bodyguard for you alone."

He spoke straightforwardly, causing Ye Manman’s cheeks to heat up, and the scar on her forehead felt itchy, making her want to scratch.

Damn it.

Unintentionally seductive is most lethal!

Luckily, the shop owner noticed the commotion outside and came out to rescue her.

"I was wondering why it’s so lively outside, turns out it’s you two who came by!"

"I told you I take good photos, look, my studio’s business has been booming these days, more than the past few years combined."

"Would you like to come in and sit? If you want new photos taken, I’m happy to help. As usual, no charge."

The owner visibly appeared much younger, vibrant even, smiling widely and constantly, clearly delighted.

Ye Manman was also happy because this meant she could earn quite a lot.

However, she didn’t want to take photos today.

"No, thanks. The scar on my face hasn’t healed, looks awful. Maybe next time."

"We’re just here to see how your business is doing. Seems like it’s good, so we’ll leave you to it. We’re going now~"

Ye Manman tugged He Chen away stylishly, as the cheerful owner waved them goodbye from behind.

"He Chen, let’s go eat~"

After walking around for a while, Ye Manman was a bit tired and her stomach was growling. She thought she wouldn’t last until they got home, waiting for He Chen to cook.

"Okay."

He Chen was already planning to take her to the state-owned restaurant to improve her diet and mood.

After all, staying at home every day, no matter how delicious the food he made was, lacked the lively atmosphere. Eating out allows for trying new and fresh dishes.

...

Because the treatment was at the town hospital, Ye Xiaotong worried about running into acquaintances and acted diligently while taking care of Yang Xiumei, not at all the heartless daughter from the previous night.

Yang Xiumei, being easily persuaded, felt better after the injection and listened to Ye Xiaotong, even forgiving her and praising her as sensible.

Ye Guoqiang remained silent, unclear if he believed her, but Ye Xiaotong didn’t care since Ye Guoqiang had no control over her anymore. He could think whatever he wanted.

Once Yang Xiumei finished her injection and returned to Qingshui Village with Ye Guoqiang, Ye Xiaotong hurried to the vegetable market to buy groceries, rushing home to make lunch.

Lately, Fengmian hadn’t been coming home often; he was always out, and Xiaotong didn’t know what he was up to daily. She could only try to please him diligently whenever he was home for meals.

But because she was pregnant, they couldn’t do anything, making Fengmian increasingly impatient with her.

She thought today would be as usual, cooking and waiting for Fengmian to come home, but the meal went cold and he still hadn’t returned.

Meanwhile, at the state-owned restaurant, Fengmian was attentively serving the woman opposite him, demonstrating his gentlemanly demeanor.

This woman Fengmian had recently met, from a family selling clothes, not only matched his background but had very fair skin, clearly pampered since childhood, and very quiet.

Every time he saw her, Fengmian thought of Ye Manman.

Though she wasn’t as dazzlingly beautiful as Ye Manman, her skin was fairer than most women, a significant plus. Fengmian planned to win her over, hence the lunch invitation today.

However, after a short conversation, a mesmerizing figure he had longed for appeared in Fengmian’s view.

Ye Manman and He Chen walked in hand in hand.

They were both wearing well-crafted new coats, with He Chen standing tall and straight, showcasing his height advantage perfectly in the mid-length coat, looking mature and stylish.

Yet, Fengmian’s eyes were only fixed on the slender figure of Ye Manman beside him.

He stood up excitedly, completely losing the gentlemanly composure he had moments ago, looking like a lovestruck boy unexpectedly meeting his crush, unable to control his joyful expression.

"Manman! What a coincidence, you’re here for lunch too!"

Seeing his sudden reaction, the woman opposite Fengmian also turned curiously, wondering what kind of person could turn the always calm and collected Fengmian into this.

A young couple stood by the door, holding hands and chatting merrily, with a tall and sturdy man and a fair, cute woman, sweetly clinging to the man’s arm and swaying as if coy.

Cheng Yuan’s calm face suddenly showed excitement.

It’s her!

The girl who looked like a star!

Back at the photo studio, she didn’t dare to say a word to her, and now she ran into her again!

She wanted to talk to her so much!

Cheng Yuan was internally excited, but seeing Ye Manman and He Chen’s facial expressions turn sour upon seeing Fengmian, she steadied her eager heart.

She’s not talkative but sharp-minded.

Cheng Yuan quickly realized she might be witnessing a complicated love triangle, with Fengmian clearly interested in the elegant yet sweet-looking star-like girl.

And what role did she play in this story?

Examining Ye Manman’s hairstyle and clothing style more closely, Cheng Yuan felt a sudden clarity.

Both she and Ye Manman wore shoes of the same style, white leather boots, differing only in some small decorations.

She belongs to a category of girls with generally fair looks, rarely encountering anyone fairer.

But Ye Manman appeared even fairer, with radiant white skin tinged with pink, her small face looking charming and cute. Both Cheng Yuan and her friend Jiang Yuan initially mistook Ye Manman for a star upon seeing her photo.

It’s evident how beautiful she is.

Fengmian’s fondness for such a girl is perfectly understandable.

Because she’s just so captivating!