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"A gathering of people with shared interests?"

Su Hao asked, somewhat puzzled, "What kind of thing is it?"

"It's just a group of friends who love music, chess, calligraphy, and painting getting together to drink tea, chat, and exchange ideas," Li Qiuchan explained.

"It's not a formal business banquet, so you don't need to dress too formally."

Su Hao initially wanted to refuse, but seeing Li Qiuchan's expectant eyes, he finally nodded: "Okay, I'll go with you."

The gathering was held in a private garden in the east of Nanjing.

The garden is not large, but it is decorated very elegantly.

Small bridges over flowing water, winding paths leading to secluded spots, pavilions and towers scattered in a well-organized manner, all revealing the owner's taste and ingenuity.

When Su Hao and Li Qiuchan arrived, there were already twenty or thirty people gathered in the garden.

Some were playing the zither in the pavilion, some were playing chess in the waterside pavilion, and some were sipping tea and discussing painting under the long corridor. The whole garden was filled with a leisurely and contented literary atmosphere.

Su Hao glanced around and found that most of the people present were well-dressed and had an extraordinary air about them; they were clearly wealthy and powerful individuals.

However, he had never been very interested in such occasions, so he found a quiet corner, picked up a cup of tea, and drank it by himself.

Li Qiuchan was pulled aside by several acquaintances to chat.

Not long after, a woman wearing a moon-white cheongsam, with a gentle and noble demeanor, walked over.

She was about twenty-five or twenty-six years old, with delicate features and snow-white skin. Her every move exuded a natural elegance and composure, as if she had stepped out of an ancient painting.

When Li Qiuchan saw her, she immediately greeted her with a smile: "Mo Fei! You're here!"

The two hugged warmly, clearly indicating they were close friends.

Mo Fei's gaze passed over Li Qiuchan's shoulder and landed on Su Hao in the corner, a hint of curiosity flashing in her eyes: "Qiuchan, who is that?"

"My fiancé, Su Hao," Li Qiuchan introduced confidently, her tone tinged with pride.

A hint of surprise flashed in Mo Fei's eyes. She looked Su Hao up and down, then smiled and said, "Qiu Chan, you've kept this a secret for a long time. When did you get engaged? I had no idea!"

"Not long after." Li Qiuchan smiled, took Mo Fei's hand, and walked up to Su Hao.

"Su Hao, this is my good friend, Mo Fei."

Su Hao stood up and nodded politely: "Hello."

Mo Fei responded with a smile, "Hello, Mr. Su, I've heard so much about you."

The moment the two shook hands, Su Hao's heart suddenly stirred slightly.

He sensed an extremely faint fluctuation of energy, which, although deliberately concealed, could not escape his perception.

This Mo Fei is definitely not an ordinary person.

Su Hao remembered a name.

Ouyang Mofei!

Hua Xia's only daughter, and one of his dragon maids.

He tentatively asked, "Miss Mofei, if I may ask, what is your full name?"

Mo Fei paused for a moment, then smiled and said, "My name is Mo Fei, my surname is Mo and my given name is Fei."

"No surname?"

"No," Mo Fei shook her head, her tone frank.

"I'm an orphan, I grew up in an orphanage, and I don't even know my own surname. The name Mofei was given to me by the orphanage director."

Li Qiuchan added from the side, "Mo Fei is a famous talented woman in Jinling, proficient in all the arts, especially the guqin, where she is extremely accomplished. We met at a calligraphy and painting exhibition and hit it off immediately."

Su Hao nodded and didn't ask any more questions.

However, his doubts were not completely dispelled.

This Mo Fei felt too coincidental to him.

Whether it was the name, the demeanor, or the timing of the appearance, he had a vague feeling that something was wrong.

While Mo Fei was greeting others, Li Qiuchan leaned close to Su Hao's ear and whispered, "Su Hao, I just told Mo Fei that you have a dragon maid named Ouyang Mo Fei."

Su Hao frowned slightly: "Why are you telling her this?"

"We're very close, so I couldn't help but say it," Li Qiuchan said, sticking out her tongue, a little embarrassed.

She was extremely shocked when she heard this, saying she never expected you to have this other identity.

Su Hao shook his head helplessly and didn't say anything more.

Just then, a young man in a white training uniform strode into the garden.

He was about twenty-seven or twenty-eight years old, tall and handsome, with a heroic air between his brows, and a steady and powerful gait; he was clearly a trained martial artist.

The man's gaze swept around the garden before finally landing on Mo Fei. His eyes lit up, and he quickly walked over.

"Miss Mo Fei, it's been a long time!" The young man walked up to Mo Fei with a warm smile on his face.

"I heard you were coming to the gathering today, so I made a special trip here!"

When Mo Fei saw the newcomer, a fleeting hint of annoyance flashed in her eyes, but she maintained a polite smile: "Young Master Xing, it's been a long time."

This young man is named Sachiko Minoru, the eldest grandson of the Sachi family.

The Xing family is a martial arts family in the capital. Xing Zishi himself has been practicing martial arts since childhood and has good talent. At a young age, he has already reached the peak of external strength and is quite famous among the younger generation.

He had always harbored feelings for Mo Fei and had been rejected by her many times, but he never gave up.

Sachiko took another step forward and said eagerly, "Miss Mofei, I recently learned a new piece of music and would like to ask you for some pointers. Would you be so kind as to grant me that request?"

Mo Fei smiled slightly, and then did something that surprised everyone present.

She turned around and took Su Hao's arm, gently resting her head on his shoulder, and said in a gentle tone, "Mr. Xing, I'm sorry, I have to be with my boyfriend today, so I'm afraid I don't have time."

Sachiko's smile froze on her face instantly.

His gaze fell on the hand that Mo Fei was holding onto Su Hao's arm, then moved to Su Hao's face. The temperature in his eyes dropped rapidly, replaced by a cold hostility.

"Boyfriend?" Sachiko's voice carried a hint of suppressed anger.

"Miss Mofei, how come I've never heard of you having a boyfriend?"

"We just started dating recently and haven't had a chance to go public yet." Mo Fei's tone was still gentle, but her grip on Su Hao's arm tightened, as if she were asserting her ownership over him to Sachiko.

Su Hao stood there, expressionless.

He could obviously see that Mo Fei was using him as a shield in an attempt to get rid of Sachiko's entanglement.

Although Su Hao disliked being used, he didn't expose her on the spot out of respect for Li Qiuchan.

Xing Zishi stared intently at Su Hao, her tone clearly provocative: "Brother, may I ask your honorable name? And where do you work?"

"Su Hao, unemployed." Su Hao's answer was brief and indifferent.

"Unemployed?" Sachiko sneered, her tone full of contempt.

"How did you get into this kind of place? Did a woman bring you in?"

Upon hearing this, everyone around frowned.

Sachiko's words were not just provocation, but an insult.

Li Qiuchan's face also darkened. She was about to retort when Su Hao raised his hand to stop her.

Su Hao looked at Xing Zishi, his tone still calm: "Young Master Xing, you'd better be more polite when you speak."

"You're too kind?" Sachiko took a step forward, releasing her peak external strength aura without reservation, making the surrounding air seem to become a bit heavier.

"I've been more than polite to you. If you know what's good for you, stay away from Miss Mofei. Otherwise, don't blame me for being rude!"

Su Hao looked at him and suddenly laughed: "What do you want?"

"What do I want?" Sachiko moved her wrist, and her joints made a cracking sound.

"If you've got the guts, fight me. If you win, I'll never bother Miss Mo Fei again. If you lose, get out of Jinling and never show your face in front of Miss Mo Fei again!"

People around stepped back, making way for an open space.

Some were excited, some were worried, and some, just watching the spectacle, took out their phones to record.

A hint of apology flashed in Mo Fei's eyes. She released Su Hao's arm and whispered, "Mr. Su, I'm sorry, I shouldn't have dragged you into this..."

Su Hao waved his hand, indicating that she didn't need to worry about it.

He looked at Sachiko and said calmly, "Fine, I'll fight you."

A glint of triumph flashed in Sachiko's eyes. She assumed a fighting stance and said in a deep voice, "Please!"

Su Hao didn't even strike a pose; he just stood there casually with his hands in his pockets, as if he were just out for a walk.

Seeing Su Hao's nonchalant attitude, Yukiko became even more annoyed.

He gave a low shout, took a step forward, and his right fist, whistling through the air, aimed straight for Su Hao's face...