North American wizards, starting as cooks, roam freely and without fear.

"Heng-ge..."

Seeing Li Heng in a black trench coat, with deep-set eyes and long, black hair draped over one ear, showcasing his superior features with a well-defined face and sharp jawline, coupled with his tall and slender figure of 1.98 meters, he looked like a Hollywood star tonight, practically radiating handsomeness.

Chen Chuxia's dark, bright eyes instantly lit up. She stared intently at Li Heng, flashing a bright smile and revealing her white teeth, saying enthusiastically, "You're finally here! I've been waiting for you for ages..."

As soon as she finished speaking, she seemed to remember something, and immediately lowered her head slightly. A blush quickly rose on her fair cheeks, making her look even more youthful and beautiful.

She was dressed beautifully today as well, in an exquisite black dress that revealed her fair swan neck and elegant collarbone. Her chest was not exposed at all, but the conservative style perfectly accentuated the fullness of her bust.

Her long golden hair, paired with an exquisite, fitted black dress, made her already fair skin even more dazzling and charming, like a princess doll.

Chen Chuxia looked so youthful, beautiful and charming after dressing up.

Li Heng now understood why Uncle Chen was so wary of his daughter's safety; she was so beautiful and charming that it was indeed worrying.

"Something came up and I was held up for a bit..."

Li Heng smiled and said, "But we agreed to meet at seven o'clock..." As he spoke, he raised his hand to look at his watch and laughed, "It's just seven o'clock now, so I'm not late..."

"Are you getting impatient?"

"Let's go..."

"Um..."

Got in the car.

Li Heng followed the navigation address and headed towards the hotel Chen Chuxia had mentioned.

Chen Chuxia sat in the passenger seat, her gaze sweeping around the car before returning to Li Heng, who was driving beside her.

She wasn't the kind of spoiled, naive, rich girl who was pampered from childhood and knew nothing. On the contrary, she lost her mother at a very young age and was raised by her father. Although her family owned an entire building and had such excellent conditions that they lacked nothing, she had everything she wanted from childhood to adulthood.

Despite her wealthy family background, she is an excellent cook.

The family has never hired a nanny, because, in her father's words, it's because they're afraid of safety risks.

The father and daughter take turns cooking, washing dishes, and cleaning at home, with whoever is free doing the work, although she does it most of the time.

She also took care of the accounts for the family hotel a long time ago.

Therefore, she is very clear about many things in society. Even if this SUV is second-hand, it is definitely not cheap. Thinking back to what Li Hengge was like a few months ago, and then looking at him now dressed in designer brands, his speech, personality, temperament and other aspects have undergone earth-shattering changes. It's as if he has become a completely different person.

She guessed that something significant must have happened to Li Hengge to cause such a drastic change in him.

Although the two were already quite familiar with each other, this was the first time they had actually spent time together in such a small space.

Chen Chuxia seemed a little reserved.

Li Heng smiled and asked, "Chu Xia, how old are you this year? You'll be going to university soon, right?"

"After the 18th day of the Lunar New Year..."

Upon hearing Li Heng's words, Chen Chuxia immediately smiled, but then seemed to remember something, and a blush immediately rose on her fair face. She lowered her head to calm herself down, and then smiled again, saying, "After finishing this second semester, I'll go to university in the second half of the year..."

"Has the university been decided yet?"

Li Heng asked with some curiosity, "Which school did you get into?"

Columbia University...

When Chen Chuxia uttered this name, Li Heng was surprised, but after thinking about it for a moment, he felt it wasn't so surprising. He only knew that she had good grades, but he didn't know the specifics. However, with her father's wealth and her good grades, it wouldn't be difficult for her to get into Columbia University, which is located in Manhattan, New York City.

So he casually asked, "Did you choose this university because it's close by?"

Chen Chuxia immediately nodded and smiled, "Yes, it's close enough, and it's convenient to go home..." Then she asked, "I remember Heng-ge is in the same grade as me, right?"

"Um..."

Li Heng nodded, his memories of the original owner flooding back. The original owner had average grades, and if nothing had happened at home, even if he hadn't gotten into Columbia University, his parents could have spent money to get him into a decent university.

Chen Chuxia laughed and said, "If Heng-ge were still in school, we might even be college classmates."

Upon hearing this, Li Heng shook his head and laughed, "I don't have the same grades as Chu Xia, so I'm afraid we can't be alumni."

"OK..."

Chen Chuxia smiled earnestly and said, "As long as you have money, that's all that matters. That's what my dad told me..."

"All right..."

"So that's how it is..."

Li Heng felt he had gained some new knowledge and laughed, "Let's not talk about that anymore. Let's talk about the party we're going to next, and your classmates..."

Upon hearing Li Heng ask this question, Chen Chuxia immediately perked up and began to talk non-stop.

After Li Heng's guidance, Chen Chuxia successfully opened up and started talking.

The rest of the journey continued.

Even after Li Heng drove to the hotel where the party was being held, Chen Chuxia still couldn't stop talking.

"Heng-ge..."

As they entered the hotel, Chen Chuxia couldn't help but say to Li Heng beside her, "You look so handsome today, you're sure to charm all my classmates."

"I see..."

Li Heng laughed and said, "You've said it several times today."

"hey-hey..."

The two walked towards the elevator. Chen Chuxia grinned, then, remembering something, immediately asked, "By the way, Heng-ge, do you have a girlfriend now?"

"What do you think?" Li Heng asked with a smile.

I think so...

Chen Chuxia said, "Heng-ge, it would be strange if you didn't have a girlfriend, since you're so handsome."

"If you think it exists, then it exists..." Li Heng said casually with a smile.

What do you mean by "I think it exists, so it exists"?

Dissatisfied with this answer, Chen Chuxia pressed further, "Did it or didn't it?"

The two entered the elevator, just as the doors were about to close.

"Please wait..."

A request was heard, followed by a flurry of footsteps.

Chen Chuxia immediately pressed the hold button, and soon, a slightly chubby white girl in a beautiful long dress ran into the elevator, panting. Chen Chuxia immediately recognized her.

"Bella, good evening, you look beautiful tonight..."

"You're Sylvie too? I thought you weren't coming to the party tonight..."

"How could that be? I'll come whenever I have time..."

As the two were talking, they arrived at their floor and the elevator doors opened.

The three of them walked out.

"He's so handsome..."

At this moment, Bella, the slightly chubby girl who had been stealing glances at Li Heng, quickly walked up to Chen Chuxia and whispered, "Do you two know each other?"

Inside the lobby.

At this moment, a number of young boys and girls of about half-grown age gathered, and with the accompaniment of upbeat music, the atmosphere began to liven up.

As the three stepped out of the elevator, they immediately attracted the attention of many people.

When the girls saw Li Heng, who was tall, handsome, and had an excellent temperament, their eyes lit up immediately.

The boys' eyes lit up as they looked at Chen Chuxia, also known as Sylvie, who wore an exquisite black dress, had fair skin as white as snow under the light, and possessed a bright and alluring temperament, like a princess.

He noticed the intense gazes of many classmates.

Chen Chuxia lifted her long skirt, walked quickly to Li Heng's side, took his arm, and smiled at her classmate Bella, saying, "We not only know each other, but he's also my date tonight."

"Brother Heng, I'm sure a lot of male classmates will harass me tonight. I'm begging you, Brother Heng, to pretend to be my boyfriend. Thank you so much..."

Chen Chuxia generously took Li Heng's hand and, while introducing him to her classmate Bella, quickly and quietly explained to Li Heng.

"OK..."

Although Li Heng hadn't heard Chen Chuxia mention male companions before, he still chuckled and nodded.

"Wow..."

At this moment, an Asian girl with long chestnut hair, black-rimmed glasses, fair skin, and a pure and innocent demeanor walked over quickly. Looking at Chen Chuxia, who was holding Li Heng's arm, she smiled and asked, "Sylvie, is this your boyfriend?"

"Not yet..."

Hearing her friend Amanda's words, Chen Chuxia's face immediately flushed red. She then looked at Li Heng and said, "Heng-ge, let me introduce you. This is Amanda, my classmate and one of my few good friends..."

After she finished speaking, she was about to introduce him to Amanda, but she paused for a moment as soon as she opened her mouth. She didn't know Li Heng's English name yet, and immediately looked at him.

Li Heng took over the conversation, extending his hand with a smile, "It's a pleasure to meet you, Amanda. You can call me Li..."

Amanda immediately nodded and smiled, "Me too, it's nice to meet you, Lee..."

After a brief exchange of pleasantries.

Chen Chuxia then let go of Li Heng's hand and walked closer to Amanda to whisper to each other.

"Sylvie, you never told me you had a boyfriend? And such a handsome one at that?"

"Didn't you say you weren't considering having a boyfriend before going to college?"

"Tell me quickly, when did you two meet? How long have you been dating?"

"I've already said he's not my boyfriend yet, he's an older brother I know..."

"Not yet, but that means it will be in the future... Wait, he's your brother?"

"Not my biological brother..."

"Sigh, it's hard to explain to you in a short time..."

"Tell me clearly..."

Why do you need to know so much? Don't tell me you want to pursue him?

"May I?"

"Of course not, Amanda, you've gone too far! I consider you a friend, and you want to pursue my boyfriend..."

"You said he wasn't, right? This is the first time I've ever seen such a handsome Asian guy... Hey, don't be angry, I was just joking..."

"snort..."

The party music was upbeat, and the atmosphere was lively and nice.

But Li Heng couldn't join in the fun. Although his body was young, his mental age had matured after two lifetimes. So he just took a beer, stood in front of the floor-to-ceiling window, occasionally dealing with the flirting attempts of Chen Chuxia's female classmates, and occasionally glancing at Chen Chuxia who was drinking and chatting inside the party.

Time passed slowly.

The party is already halfway over.

As the music became more and more exciting, the young men and women, who were in high spirits, started dancing one by one. Some were in groups, or some had hit it off, and they were already hugging and kissing each other in public. Some of the classmates around them started howling and cheering to add to the fun.

Some clever ones, after finding someone they liked, would pair up and search for rooms everywhere.

Just then, a commotion came from the main door on one side of the living room.

Li Heng turned his head and saw the door being pushed open from the outside, and a group of men and women in suits walked in. The party organizer, a girl, immediately greeted them with a smile.

"That's Grace's father..."

"They're having a meeting next door today..."

At this moment, Amanda, one of the only two Asian girls in the living room party, walked over and looked at Li Heng, saying, "The meeting should be over by now..." As she spoke, she raised her wine glass to Li Heng.

Li Heng clinked glasses with her, smiled, and said nothing.

"plum..."

Amanda took a sip of whiskey and continued, "You don't seem to really enjoy our party?"

"No, that's not it..."

Li Heng shook his head and smiled, "We're just not very familiar with each other. You said it yourself, this is your party..."

"Huh..."

As they spoke, Li Heng glanced at the group of men and women who had sat down at another small bar not far away. Suddenly, he spotted a somewhat familiar, pretty figure and was immediately surprised. He then smiled at Amanda beside him and said, "Excuse me..."

As he spoke, he immediately turned around and walked towards the man.

Based on his experience, he could easily sense that Amanda harbored a subtle affection for him, though Chen Chuxia seemed to have some feelings for him as well.

He couldn't give a proper response, but he certainly couldn't get too close to Amanda.

It just so happens that I haven't seen this beautiful woman in front of me for a while.

I watched as that mature beauty with blonde hair and blue eyes, a tall figure, wearing a black pencil skirt, a burgundy long-sleeved shirt, and a slightly exposed bust, stood in front of the floor-to-ceiling window, holding a glass of red wine and looking at the night view.

Li Heng walked to the bar, ordered a whiskey, and strode over.

"Hi..."

Li Heng approached, raised his glass, and said with a smile, "Helena, long time no see..."

"It has indeed been a long time..."

Looking at the Asian man before her, who was even more handsome and had an even more outstanding presence than before, Helena's beautiful blue eyes lit up instantly. She raised her wine glass, clinked it against hers, and smiled, "I'm sure we can talk all night long tonight, just like last time..."

"I think so too..."

Li Heng nodded and said, "After all, I still have many topics I'd like to ask Professor Helena for advice on..."

Just as the two were having a lively conversation...

Inside the party not far away.

Chen Chuxia, who also glanced at Li Heng every now and then, naturally noticed this scene as well.

"Sylvie..."

At this moment, Amanda noticed that Sylvie, who was talking, seemed somewhat distracted. She glanced at the French windows and then said, "It's normal for Lee to run into friends and go out for a drink. Come on, let's have a drink..."

"I know..."

Chen Chuxia snapped out of her daze and immediately forced a smile, while inwardly she was seething with resentment, thinking, "Could Heng-ge's girlfriend be that woman? But isn't she way too old? Does Heng-ge like older women?"

"Sylvie..."

Just then, the party host, Grace, walked over with a handsome blond Caucasian man and smiled at Chen Chuxia, saying, "Did you have fun tonight?"

Chen Chuxia immediately smiled and said, "Of course, thank you for your party, Grace."

Grace smiled and said, "We're classmates. By the way, let me introduce you, this is my brother..."

The blond, handsome young man standing nearby immediately chimed in with a smile, "I'm Rogers, nice to meet you."

"Hello, I'm Sylvie..." Chen Chuxia replied immediately with a smile.

After a brief introduction.

Chen Chuxia could clearly sense that Grace's brother was after her. He kept trying to chat with her, his words were very purposeful, and she didn't like the look in his eyes.

Those around them clearly noticed this as well.

But Grace's family was truly wealthy, a billionaire family. Although everyone in the class came from well-off families, Grace's family was probably the richest. Her handsome brother, Rogers, also seemed to be an elite.

Many female classmates around her immediately envied Chen Chuxia, but she didn't think so. She was about to send Li Heng a text message asking him to come and help her out.

Rogers, sensing the opportune moment, suddenly extended his hand in a very gentlemanly manner, bowing slightly, and invited, "Ms. Sylvie, please forgive my abruptness, but would you do me the honor of dancing with me?"

Feeling the various gazes cast upon her by her classmates, Chen Chuxia felt extremely embarrassed and awkward, leaving her somewhat at a loss.

"You're being very presumptuous!"

Just then, a very magnetic voice came from behind. Everyone turned around and saw a tall, handsome Asian figure in a black coat striding over.