"Not good at all—the money from last week was returned!" Zhang Yuping's heart sank suddenly. Yet her parents, utterly unconvinced, said, "Daughter! This is the top-quality lotus milk soup brought by Zhou Da-son! Why can't you afford it?" "Mom! Dad! It's fine! The taste is absolutely delicious! I'm just so thrilled! Dad! Mom! Please promise me—you still keep that 20,000 yuan! I really need to repay it!" The mention of repayment left her parents stunned. It was clear she was deliberately making things difficult for them! They of course refused, yet Zhang Yuping remained firm: "Please, Mom and Dad! Promise me—definitely repay it! As Guo Heng said, I must earn my own way through hard work!" Watching her plead, the parents could only shake their heads in resignation. By the next day, naturally, the money was returned to Zhou Chao. Zhou Chao, seeing the money returned, sighed irritably and scolded, "What's the point of returning it? Your daughter simply doesn't know how to appreciate! Well! Then, enjoy these funds yourself!" "Really "I never thought I'd believe in money," said Zhou Chao, his eyes sparkling. "Go on! But don't think I'm giving you anything for free. Remember—tomorrow evening, invite your daughter to Zui Xian Lou!" As he spoke, Zhou Chao's tone was warm and admiring. "But my daughter refuses!" Qian Cai Sheng was at a loss. Zhou Chao glanced at him with a sideways look, then handed him a bottle that looked like floral essence. "With this, she'll surely come!" Qian Cai Sheng tucked the 20,000 yuan into his coat pocket without hesitation—how exhilarated he felt! It was as if he had ascended to heaven and become a god. The money was more than enough for him to buy wine and meat. Watching Qian Cai Sheng walk away humming a tune, Zhou Chao snapped off a chopstick and said, "Zhang Yu Ping, tomorrow evening, I'm making you my wife! Hah! Gao Liang, Gao Liang! I'll see how you handle me—your family's been cursed with poverty from birth! Zhang Yu Ping, so delicate and graceful, will surely be crushed Zhang Yuping—his own wife—seems to have turned against him now. How could he possibly find her? Forget it! Who else could he possibly look for? In the evening, Gao Liang stepped out alone and began walking along the wide streets of Hanhai City. He reached Yuquan Road and saw a girl selling newspapers at a corner. "Newspapers! Newspapers! Just 50 cents each! Latest news! The CS game is making a comeback! Players are all nervous about it!" Gao Liang immediately pulled out a one-yuan note. The girl quickly counted back 50 cents, and both of them were startled—exclaiming in surprise at the same time. "Gao Liang!" "Chen Yuting!" Chen Yuting began selling newspapers. Gao Liang had expected her to look shy and bow her head, but instead, she was even more confident than he'd imagined. She simply smiled at him with a pure, sincere expression—this smile was completely unexpected. This smile conveyed a deep love for life and a strong sense of confidence in life. She didn't lose heart simply because her family was poor and she had to sell newspapers on the street—this kind of spirit was the first high-light had encountered. From that moment on, high-light truly admired girls like this. For most girls, not getting into university would indeed be a devastating blow. Yet Chen Yuting faced reality with courage and embraced life with passion. Truly admirable! Such an outstanding girl was destined to become a top talent. "Come on! Let's go! We're going to change our fate—we're definitely going to get out of poverty!" High-light didn't hesitate and immediately took Chen Yuting's hand. Chen Yuting blushed and quickly said, "High-light, please let go! You're pulling too hard and hurting my hand! We're just ordinary classmates! Please let go, quickly! Many people are now looking our way!" "I don't care!" High-light firmly held on and led Chen Yuting toward a quiet spot. As they passed the Zui Xian Lou, something unexpected happened. Zhang Yuping glanced casually from the second floor of Zui Xian Lou toward the street and saw Gao Liang and Chen Yuting in a close, intimate embrace. She didn't know exactly what it was like inside her, only that she felt deeply uncomfortable. "Zhang Yuping!" Zhou Chao knew it was time to make his move and smiled warmly, seizing the moment: "Gao Liang has gone so far as to be utterly unprincipled—ignoring such a beautiful woman, and instead pursuing another girl!" "Please stop!" Zhang Yuping managed to suppress her emotions and said, "Zhou Chao, take me for a drive! I'm completely overwhelmed!" Zhou Chao had originally intended to act swiftly, using his awareness to guide Zhang Yuping and secure his own position. But now that Zhang Yuping requested a drive, it presented a perfect opportunity. Haha! I'm going to make Gao Liang lose completely! Zhou Chao immediately instructed Luo Qi, Wang Lei, and Liu Qiang to prepare the cars. He gave them a subtle nod—what could they possibly have misunderstood? They all followed right behind. Zhou Chao was driving a convertible, carrying Zhang Yurong, with Rao Tianliang's "Being Your Lover" playing softly in the background—his voice strong and soaring, stirring someone's nerves. If Zhang Yurong, this stunning beauty, were to be my lover, I’d be absolutely thrilled. While Zhang Yurong was immersed in the music, Zhou Chao gave her full, swaying chest a sharp, determined stare. Tonight, he was determined to thoroughly explore her inviting breasts, claim her body, and sink deep into her—like a devil himself. My woman, hah! Tonight, I’ll treat you just as I treated Hu Meining—every night making her kneel and beg for mercy. Though my body is shorter and more compact, it’s practical; Gao Liang’s is larger, but perhaps not as solid. Zhang Yurong, tonight you’ll experience my body—truly, more substantial than Gao Liang’s. Zhou Chao stared at Zhang Yurong with a most seductive gaze, as if he saw her calling out passionately on a wide, soft Simmons bed, while he himself surged in like a wild wolf, claiming her alluring body. He felt utterly satisfied, soaring with bliss. Zhou Chao's car was moving swiftly, quickly catching up with Gao Liang and Chen Yuting. At that moment, when Gao Liang and Chen Yuting saw Zhang Yurong seated in Zhou Chao's car, they were both taken aback. Gao Liang casually remarked, "Zhang Yurong! I never thought you'd still be picky about your status!" "Exactly! Why shouldn't I be picky about my status? Unlike you, who seem to fall in love with everyone!" Zhang Yurong clearly felt jealous of both Gao Liang and Chen Yuting. Yet, how could she possibly be with her longtime rival? Gao Liang was incensed, seeing Zhou Chao's proud expression, his fists clenching tightly. He turned to Zhang Yurong and said, "I do fall in love with each one I meet. Chen Yuting is a girl who creates happiness through her hard work— "As he spoke, Gao Huang still tightly held Chen Yuting's hand, no matter how she tried to shake it free—she immediately blushed deeply and quickly turned to Zhang Yупing, saying, 'Yuping! Please don't misunderstand! I truly haven't...'" "Don't say any more!" Zhang Yупing immediately said to Zhou Chao, "Take me to a place!"