If you're not going to marry me, why are you flirting? If you dare run away, I'll sever yo

They didn't stay long.

Lingya received a phone call, it seemed there was some problem at home, so she hurriedly said goodbye to Qi Nan, "Bye-bye, little brother Qi Nan, I have to go now, I really like the gift you gave me."

"Okay, go ahead."

Qi Nan watched Ling Ya's departing figure with some emotion, thinking about how hard it was for her, a woman with no one to rely on, to struggle alone.

...

on the way back.

Qi Nanlu passed through the suburbs and saw an old machinery factory.

The plot of the novel resurfaced in my mind.

He recalled that in the original book, the factory owner was old and had suffered losses for years, resulting in the factory being idle for 6-7 years. He only knew how to rent out the entire building to earn meager rent, but he was unaware that the city was promoting a policy to support small and micro enterprises. Many small factories and e-commerce warehouses in the surrounding area were in dire need of space. He believed that if the factory were renovated and divided into smaller units for independent rental, he could earn more than twice the original rent.

In the original book, after Ye Fan made his first fortune, he rented this place for ten years at a low price of 300,000 yuan, and after renovation, he doubled his assets.

"Isn't this an open-book exam?"

Qi Nan suddenly realized that although he could no longer control the direction of the plot, these established things would not change. Logically speaking, as long as he followed Ye Fan's path to wealth in the novel, becoming a billionaire would be a piece of cake.

maybe.

One day in the future, a joke will circulate in the martial arts world.

"That year, a genius came to Wall Street. Although he knew nothing, his investments were guaranteed to make money."

Although he was having trouble holding back, Qi Nan felt it was feasible, though it might require some compromise from Ye Fan...

The main problem is that he himself is not ambitious enough.

He's still accomplished nothing; he doesn't look like a male lead at all.

Other male protagonists become more determined after encountering setbacks, but he's still thinking about relying on women.

Although he doesn't deny that he could rise to the top overnight by getting involved with Xia Ningqi, so far, Xia Ningqi's affection for him seems to have remained stagnant.

If the second male lead appears at this point, his competitiveness will be zero.

After all, in Qi Nan's impression, the second male lead was also a rich young master. The two of them met at a business banquet, and both their family backgrounds and personalities were a perfect match for Xia Ningqi.

Given Ye Fan's current state, he's probably not even a worm in front of the second male lead.

It seems that to protect myself, I still have to rely on myself...

Qi Nan was helpless.

Since his original plan failed, it seems that he can only possess the body. As long as he stays put and develops secretly, and successfully replicates the male protagonist's business empire in the original book, he will naturally be able to face the Xia family without fear one day.

...

These two days of holiday.

Qi Nan's plan proceeded quietly. He first contacted the factory owner, and then, after some haggling, successfully rented the factory for ten years at a price of 280,000. As for the renovation plan, he planned to find a trustworthy person to take full charge of it next year.

-

Inside the Ye family compound.

"My Ningqi baby, you've finally arrived! I feel like I've withered away without seeing you these past few days."

"Okay, stop saying such mushy things, it's giving me goosebumps."

Unable to resist Ye Anran's enthusiastic invitation, Xia Ningqi decided to visit her home that day.

The Ye family's villa is very large, with a duplex design, and it looks very grand at first glance.

"Come, come, I just had Auntie make some desserts, all of which are my favorites. Try some," Ye Anran said, offering a piece of blueberry pastry to Xia Ningqi.

Helpless, Xia Ningqi opened her mouth and took a bite.

The first taste is a moderate blueberry tartness, which perfectly balances the sweetness of the cream.

"Hmm, your housekeeper's cooking is really good."

Ye Anran looked at Qin Shiyu standing beside her and said, "Of course, right, Aunt Qin?"

Was this aunt referring to him...?

Xia Ningqi originally thought that Qin Shiyu was only responsible for some bodyguard work, but she never expected that he was also in charge of cooking. It seems that he is quite versatile, and his monthly salary should be quite high.

"By the way, why is your dad putting you in solitary confinement?"

Ye Anran sighed, "Because during the New Year's Eve party, they tried to introduce me to men again, and I said I liked women, which made that old man furious."

"I see..."

Xia Ningqi picked up the black tea in front of her. "But why is your dad in such a hurry for you to find a partner?"

"Having a daughter late in life, I'm afraid that one day I'll suddenly pass away and there will be no one to take over my business."

The helplessness of being born into a wealthy family.

This was the first time Xia Ningqi had understood something so clearly.

Fortunately, she doesn't need to worry about such things. After all, she has an older brother who has entrusted the future of the group to him. She can be considered lucky amidst misfortune.

"If you had just gone through the motions, said it wasn't a good match after the blind date, and done that for your dad's sake, you wouldn't be in this situation where you're not even allowed to leave the house now, would you?"

"The method you suggested only addresses the symptoms, not the root cause. If I agree to it once, he will definitely go further and further astray until he completely sends me to the graveyard of marriage."

"Okay, you're pretty pathetic."

Ye Anran waved her hand, her expression screaming "miserable".

"Forget it, let's not talk about this upsetting thing."

The girl's gaze shifted to Xia Ningqi. "Now that you've finished telling me, shouldn't you tell me where you spent New Year's Eve?"

"I?"

Xia Ningqi looked down at the steam rising from her teacup, her voice stammering, "I'm just in my apartment... nothing special..."

"Really? I bet it's not that simple."

Xia Ningqi remained silent.

The image of the candied hawthorns from that night and the coat Qi Nan had draped over her head flashed through her mind, and before she knew it, her ears had turned a deep red.

"Confess honestly, or else..."

"Or I'll tickle you!"

Ye Anran suddenly reached under Xia Ningqi's armpit, causing her to instinctively hug her chest and shiver.

"Giggle~"

"Stop scratching me, I'll tell you..."

Xia Ningqi's body has been sensitive since childhood; she can't stand the itching after just a couple of scratches.

Seeing the tears in her eyes and her clothes in disarray, looking so pitiful, Ye Anran almost lost his bestial instincts.

However, she eventually gave up on the idea of ​​"being frivolous" towards Xia Ningqi.

She suddenly remembered that Qin Shiyu was standing next to her, and for the first time realized that this man was actually in her way.

"Alright, tell me, but be honest, or I'll tickle your feet next time."

Xia Ningqi's eyes were red and swollen. "Ye Anran, you are shameless. How could you do such a cruel thing to your friend?"

...