We agreed not to date, so why are you crying now that I've become the richest man?

Several security guards in dark blue uniforms ran over from the elevator entrance.

The lead security guard stopped two steps away from Ye Chen.

The three security guards behind him spread out, blocking both ends of the corridor.

The security guard had a walkie-talkie clipped to his uniform, which crackled with electrical activity.

"What are you doing here?"

The lead security guard's voice was loud and echoed in the empty corridor.

Ye Chen's fingers were in his pocket, his fingertips rubbing the cold edge of the phone.

The screen is on the main interface.

The camera function was not turned on.

The call log is also empty.

He knew that it would be pure foolish to confront two larger adult men head-on.

Even with security guards, if a fight breaks out, Gu Yuxuan behind them could easily be caught in the crossfire.

Using psychological warfare to feign defeat and minimize risk is the only option.

He stuffed his phone completely into his pocket, already having made up his mind.

"The two drunk customers mistook you for someone else."

"They were harassing my classmate, so I scared them off, and they're gone now."

The security guard turned and scanned the corridor with suspicion.

The floor was covered with a red and black carpet, and there were no other items on it.

The wallpaper on the wall was intact.

There were no signs of a struggle.

The security guard then hung the riot baton back on his waist and glanced at Gu Yuxuan behind Ye Chen.

"If you encounter something like this in the future, just call us. Don't try to be brave on your own."

"If the other party has a knife, you two students will be in serious trouble."

Ye Chen nodded.

"Okay, thank you for making the trip."

The security guard turned and walked towards the elevator, followed by several other security personnel.

The corridor returned to quiet.

The elevator doors closed with a "ding".

Gu Yuxuan leaned against the cold brick wall, where the tattooed man had left a glaring red mark on her wrist.

The finger marks were particularly noticeable on her fair skin.

"Thank you for earlier."

Gu Yuxuan spoke, her voice no longer carrying the aloofness of their first meeting, but with a slight, almost imperceptible tremor at the end.

Ye Chen put his hand into his pocket, his fingertips touching an unopened pack of tissues.

He took it out and handed it to Gu Yuxuan.

"Wipe your sweat. Next time you go out, don't go to the restroom alone."

Gu Yuxuan reached out to take it, her fingertips accidentally touching Ye Chen's palm.

My palms were damp, covered with a layer of cold sweat.

Gu Yuxuan stopped what she was doing and her gaze fell on Ye Chen's hand.

He was too thin to beat those two strong men.

The layer of cold sweat proved that he had just been in a state of extreme tension.

But he did not turn and run away, nor did he choose to call for help.

He stepped forward and stood in front of her.

With extraordinary composure and impeccable communication skills, he defused the crisis.

Ye Chen withdrew his hand, as if nothing had happened.

"Let's go back to the private room, they must be getting worried."

Ye Chen turned and walked towards the private room.

Gu Yuxuan followed behind.

The corridor was dimly lit, and Ye Chen's shadow was elongated by the light, falling on the carpet, making him appear calm and reliable.

Gu Yuxuan gripped the pack of tissues tightly in her hand, the edge of the plastic packaging digging into her palm.

This boy was completely different from all the other boys her age she had ever met.

He showed no panic when faced with danger, nor did he boast after escaping.

He calmly dealt with everything and then casually turned the page.

Push open the door to VIP room 203.

Sun Haoyu was holding the microphone and wailing, his off-key male voice coming through the loudspeaker.

Seeing the two enter, Wang Yao quickly walked to the door.

"Yuxuan, why did you take so long?"

Wang Yao's gaze shifted to Ye Chen.

"Ye Chen, you've been gone for ages even just having a smoke. Did you two run into each other outside?"

Xu Jiao leaned forward on the sofa, her probing gaze shifting back and forth between Ye Chen and Gu Yuxuan.

"Ye Chen, you were in the restroom for a long time. Did you run into each other in the hallway?"

Gu Yuxuan stood still, her fingers gripping the tissue packaging, unsure how to explain.

If the truth were told, given Xu Jiao's personality, she would definitely press for details, and the matter would quickly spread throughout the girls' dormitory.

Ye Chen walked to the tea table and picked up his water cup.

"I ran into him."

"Someone vomited all over the hallway, and the cleaning staff were cleaning it up. We had to take a long detour to get back."

Ye Chen took a sip of warm water, put down the glass, and looked completely at ease.

Xu Jiao picked up her juice glass, clearly not believing it.

"Taking a longer route? This restaurant only has one restroom entrance; which way do you think you're going?"

Ye Chen turned to look at her, his eyes filled with a hint of mockery.

"Fire escape route, do you need me to draw you a diagram?"

Xu Jiao choked and awkwardly put down her cup.

"No need, I was just asking. You guys take a long time to go to the restroom."

Ye Chen leaned against the tea table, his tone indifferent.

"The cleaning staff spent five minutes mopping the floor, and we waited until the floor was dry before leaving."

Xu Jiao couldn't find any flaws, so she could only turn her head to look at the lyrics on the screen.

Gu Yuxuan walked to a corner and sat down, her heart stirred with a slight ripple.

Ye Chen covered up the whole thing with a flawless lie.

He was protecting her privacy and dignity.

This boy's actions were so meticulous and thorough that they didn't seem like those of a freshman.

Lu Wenbo leaned closer, looking disgusted.

"Old Ye, where did you go just now? Old Sun's singing is so good it could send someone to their grave."

Ye Chen leaned back on the sofa and said casually.

"I went to the hallway for some fresh air."

Inside the private room, everyone continued singing and drinking.

Gu Yuxuan sat in the corner. She didn't go to the karaoke machine. Instead, she took out a tissue from the pack and gently wiped the red mark on her wrist.

The red mark has not faded.

Ye Chen then took out his phone, and the screen lit up.

Suya's email has been sent.

[Mr. Ye, the formalities for the Hong Kong subsidiary have been completed, and the corporate account can be activated tomorrow morning.]

Ye Chen typed a reply with one hand.

[Transfer the overseas revenue from "The Angry Sparrow" in batches tomorrow morning. Be careful not to trigger the State Administration of Foreign Exchange's red line for any single transaction. Transfer one million US dollars first.]

Suya replied instantly.

【clear.】

Ye Chen turned off the screen.

With the capital inflow channel now open, Star Interactive has ample resources, allowing it to fully roll out its domestic market strategy.

He leaned back on the sofa, his fingers tapping unconsciously on his phone screen, his mind already wandering to a vast universe.

The data for Temple Run is steadily increasing.

Lu Yuan and Han Ming's technical team needs to be expanded.

The domestic mobile internet boom is about to explode, and the smartphone replacement cycle will bring huge traffic dividends.

The next step for Starry Sky Interactive cannot be limited to game development; it must also master traffic distribution channels and develop platform-level applications.

He needs to complete all of these arrangements during his university years.

"It's getting late, and we need to get up early tomorrow to pick up our military training uniforms, so let's call it a day."

Wang Yao picked up her handbag and ended the gathering.

Lu Wenbo stood up and straightened the hem of his clothes.

"I'll go pay the bill, everyone pack your things and get ready to leave."

Ye Chen picked up his phone and stood up as well.

"I've already settled the bill."

Lu Wenbo was taken aback and turned to look at Ye Chen.

"Old Ye, I promised to treat you, why did you sneak off to pay the bill?"

Ye Chen put his phone into his pocket.

"I paid in the restroom just now, you can treat me next time."

Lu Wenbo smiled and patted Ye Chen on the shoulder.

"Okay, I'll arrange it next time. You're a good brother."

As the group left the KTV, the night breeze dispersed the smell of alcohol.

Ye Chen walked to the side of the road and hailed a taxi.

He opened the back door of the car.

"Wang Yao, the four of you get in this car first."

Wang Yao grabbed Lu Wenbo's arm: "Old Lu, come with us and take me back to my dorm."

Lu Wenbo looked at Ye Chen, and Ye Chen nodded.

"You take them, the three of us will ride in the next car."

Wang Yao and Xu Jiao squeezed into the back seat, and Li Meng sat in the front passenger seat, leaving only one seat in the back.

Gu Yuxuan stood outside the car door.

Wang Yao squeezed in a little and patted the empty seat next to her.

"Yuxuan, squeeze in a bit, you can sit down now, come on up."

Gu Yuxuan didn't move; she didn't like physical contact with others.

Ye Chen reached out and closed the car door; the sound was soft but clear.

"Overloading is unsafe. Gu Yuxuan will take the next car, and the three of us boys will give her a ride."

Wang Yao nodded.

"Okay, then let's meet at the south gate of the school."

The taxi drove away.

Ye Chen raised his hand again, and the second taxi came to a smooth stop.

He opened the back door and got in with Chen Zhiqiang and Sun Haoyu.

Gu Yuxuan walked to the passenger side door, opened it, and got in.