"Don't be afraid, we're here to rescue you." The man in the black bodysuit removed his hood, revealing a handsome face. He stepped forward and shook hands with Chen Ran and Xiao Fang's grandfather. "My name is Zhang Qiang, and I'm a special agent sent by the police to protect you."

 "583!" Chen Ran and Xiao Fang's grandfather breathed a sigh of relief, while Hua Jiaming arrived with a large group of bodyguards.

Chen Ran was moved to tears and immediately threw a punch.

"If you come any later, you can expect to be collecting my corpse!"

Hua Jiaming smiled sheepishly, his strong smell of alcohol provoking a barrage of curses from Chen Ran.

"Brother, what's wrong with me having a couple of drinks?" Hua Jiaming rubbed his nose, looking aggrieved. "If you punch me like that, my nose will break."

"How dare you say that!" Chen Ran pointed at Hua Jiaming and yelled, "If you hadn't gone drinking, would we have encountered such a huge crisis?"

Hua Jiaming looked aggrieved and covered his nose, saying, "Brother, I was just doing it for business. You know I need to deal with a lot of people in business, and sometimes I have to drink."

Chen Ran was so angry he couldn't speak. He glared at Hua Jiaming, unsure what to say. He knew Hua Jiaming was doing it for business, but he also knew that if it weren't for Hua Jiaming's negligence, they might not have encountered this crisis.

"Alright, alright, stop arguing." Xiaofang's grandfather stepped forward to smooth things over. "The most important thing right now is to ensure our safety. We can talk about other things later."

Chen Ran and Xiao Fang's grandfather both breathed a sigh of relief. They knew that ensuring their safety was the most important thing now. They didn't know if the toxic organization would retaliate, but they had to be prepared.

"Oh, right, Zhang Qiang," Chen Ran suddenly remembered the agent who had rescued them earlier, "how did you find us?"

Zhang Qiang smiled and said, "We've been protecting you in secret until today when we discovered the activities of this toxic organization. We took immediate action to ensure your safety."

Chen Ran and Xiao Fang's grandfather looked at Zhang Qiang with gratitude. They knew that without Zhang Qiang and his team, they might have met with misfortune. ... Hua Xiaoyu also arrived. As soon as the girl saw Chen Ran, she hugged him and burst into tears. Hua Jiaming and Chen Ran were both stunned.

"What's wrong?" Chen Ran asked.

"Waaaaah, do you know how worried I was about you!" Hua Xiaoyu cried. "You've been gone for so long, and I've been looking for you the whole time!"

Chen Ran was deeply moved. He gently stroked Hua Xiaoyu's hair and said tenderly, "I'm sorry for making you worry. I'm back now, aren't I?"

"If you dare to disappear like this again, I'm not talking to you anymore!" Hua Xiaoyu said aggrievedly.

"Okay, okay, I promise it won't happen again," Chen Ran said with a smile.

Hua Jiaming frowned but didn't say anything. Taking advantage of the moment when Hua Xiaoyu loosened her grip, he dragged Chen Ran out and took her directly to the bar.

Inside the bar, Hua Jiaming looked at Chen Ran with a serious expression.

"Brother, I have something to tell you," Hua Jiaming said in a deep voice.

Chen Ran sensed Hua Jiaming's seriousness and frowned, wondering what had happened.

"What's wrong? What's so serious?" Chen Ran asked.

Chapter 144: Is it deliberately picking a fight?

Hua Jiaming took a deep breath and said, "Big brother, I know you and Xiaoyu are dating."

Chen Ran was taken aback; he hadn't expected Hua Jiaming to bring this up so suddenly. He looked at Hua Jiaming, wondering what he wanted to say.

"Yes, we're together," Chen Ran admitted. "What happened?"

Hua Jiaming was silent for a moment, then said, "Big brother, Xiaoyu is my sister, I don't object to you two being together."

Chen Ran breathed a sigh of relief. He had been worried that Hua Jiaming would object to their relationship. Now it seemed that Hua Jiaming had accepted their union.

“However, I have conditions,” Hua Jiaming suddenly said.

Chen Ran frowned; he didn't know what Hua Jiaming's conditions were. He looked at Hua Jiaming, waiting for him to continue.

“I want you to join our company and become a part of us,” Hua Jiaming said. “Only then can I entrust Xiaoyu to you with peace of mind.”

Chen Ran was stunned. He hadn't expected Hua Jiaming to make such a demand. He had always thought Hua Jiaming only wanted his money; he never imagined he would want him to join the company.

"Do you really want me to join the company?" Chen Ran asked.

“Yes, I sincerely hope you can become a part of us,” Hua Jiaming said earnestly. “I know you are very capable, and if you can join us, I believe our company will become even stronger.”

Chen Ran remained silent for a moment, unsure how to answer. He had always considered himself a carefree person, unwilling to be tied down by company matters. But now it seemed that if he wanted to be with Xiaoyu, he would have to make sacrifices.

"I need to think about it," Chen Ran said.

"Alright!" Hua Jiaming patted him on the shoulder. "Tonight, if you can't outdrink me, you can forget about being with my sister!"

Chen Ran raised an eyebrow; he knew Hua Jiaming was deliberately picking a fight. However, he didn't mind playing along. After all, he was the God of Wine; he had never seen anyone beat him at the drinking table.

The two began drinking, one glass after another. The atmosphere in the bar grew increasingly lively, and others gathered around to watch their contest.

Hua Jiaming and Chen Ran drank one cup after another, thoroughly enjoying themselves. Those around them were amazed by their drinking capacity and cheered them on.

"Big brother, you have to be careful. Hua Jiaming is a notorious drunkard," Xiaofang's grandfather warned from the side.

Chen Ran smiled; he wasn't worried. He used to be a wine connoisseur, but he had given up drinking due to certain events. However, his alcohol tolerance was still not to be underestimated.

The competition between the two grew increasingly intense, attracting a growing crowd. Everyone wanted to see who would win. Hua Xiaoyu watched from the sidelines, both worried and excited. She didn't want Chen Ran to drink too much, but she also hoped he could defeat Hua Jiaming.

In the end, Chen Ran won the competition thanks to his exceptional drinking capacity and unwavering perseverance. Hua Jiaming looked at Chen Ran with a resentful expression, but he also knew that his drinking capacity was inferior to Chen Ran's.

"Good! Chen Ran, you truly are a god of wine!" Hua Jiaming raised his glass to toast Chen Ran, "I admire you!"

Chen Ran also raised his glass in response, knowing that he had earned Hua Jiaming's respect.

"Brother, congratulations!" Xiaofang's grandfather also came over to offer his congratulations. "However, don't drink so heavily in the future."

Chapter 145: After drinking some strong liquor, I can't tell if someone is a man or a woman!

Chen Ran smiled. He knew his physical condition no longer allowed him to drink as much as before. However, he didn't want Hua Jiaming to lose too badly.

"Alright, alright, everyone stop drinking," Xiaofang stepped in to smooth things over. "Let's hurry home."

Everyone agreed; they knew they had already had enough to do that night. They needed to go home and get some rest to prepare for the challenges ahead.

After everyone left the bar, Chen Ran was taken home by Xiao Yu and Hua Jiaming. They were worried that he wouldn't be able to take care of himself while drunk.

But just when Hua Xiaoyu thought Chen Ran would try to keep her, Chen Ran suddenly pulled Hua Jiaming into his arms.

Hua Xiaoyu was taken aback.

So, there's something between them that she's unaware of?

It feels kind of cute to ship them.

“You…” Hua Xiaoyu’s eyes widened, not knowing what to say.

"Xiaoyu, you've misunderstood," Hua Jiaming hurriedly explained, "We're not best buddies..."

Hua Jiaming was taken to the bed by Chen Ran, and Hua Jiaming was so anxious that he almost jumped up.

"Hey you! You can't hold your liquor and you still drank so much! I'm not your wife! I'm a man! I guarantee you'll regret it the next day!"

As soon as Hua Jiaming finished speaking, Chen Ran suddenly sat up, grabbed Hua Jiaming, and pinned him down.

"What did you say? You have a penis?" Chen Ran asked in surprise.

Hua Jiaming was startled by Chen Ran's behavior and hurriedly struggled to break free. However, Chen Ran held him tightly and wouldn't let go.

"Brother, you're drunk!" Hua Jiaming was almost crying with anxiety. "I'm a man!"

Chen Ran was stunned. He stared at Hua Jiaming, unsure how to react. He clearly remembered Hua Jiaming as a woman, but Hua Jiaming said he was a man.

"Are you a man?" Chen Ran repeated.

Hua Jiaming nodded hurriedly.

"Then why did you lie to me?" Chen Ran questioned. "Why have you been lying to me all this time?"

Hua Jiaming didn't know how to answer, nor did he know how to explain.

“Brother, I’m not lying to you,” Hua Jiaming explained. “I really am a man.”

Chen Ran raised an eyebrow; he still couldn't quite believe it. He clearly remembered Hua Jiaming as a woman, but Hua Jiaming said he was a man.

"Then why have you been pretending to be a woman all this time?" Chen Ran continued to question.

Hua Jiaming was silent for a while before slowly saying, "Because I want to get closer to you."

Chen Ran was stunned. He didn't know what Hua Jiaming's intentions were. He had always thought Hua Jiaming was a woman, but it seemed that Hua Jiaming had other ideas about him.

"Why are you approaching me?" Chen Ran asked. "What's your purpose, Fang?"

Hua Jiaming took a deep breath before saying, "I like you."

Chen Ran was stunned; he didn't know how to answer. He had always thought Hua Jiaming was a woman, but it seemed she had other feelings for him. Moreover, (Li Qianhao), he had never imagined Hua Jiaming could develop feelings for him.

Just as Chen Ran loosened his grip and was about to deliver a passionate kiss, Hua Jiaming kicked him away.

"Hey kid! You can't even tell if you're a man or a woman after drinking some cheap liquor! Believe me or not, I'll really go out and grab a guy from the street to give you some fun!"

Chen Ran immediately became quiet after being kicked like that, and fell asleep peacefully. Hua Jiaming breathed a sigh of relief, covered him with a blanket, and left the room, closing the door behind him.

Chapter 146: Readers' Blood Boils Over

The next morning, Chen Ran walked out of his room with a splitting headache and immediately saw Hua Jiaming on the sofa. He rubbed his temples, and the memories of last night pieced together like fragments, leaving him embarrassed and astonished.

"Jiaming, I..." Chen Ran tried to apologize, but Hua Jiaming beat him to it, waving his hand to signal him to sit down.

"Brother Chen, you drank too much last night, don't take it to heart." Hua Jiaming said calmly, as if last night's events had no effect on him. "But seriously, you can't drink like that again next time."

Chen Ran nodded. Suddenly, his phone rang. He looked at the number 583 and saw it was the company calling, but he had no choice but to answer.

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