Mr. Liang, you mustn't covet other people's fiancées!

Jiang You's tea invitation arrived at Yuhe Mansion on a Friday afternoon.

Liang Chaoxu looked at the business card, asked no further questions, and arrived at the appointment on Saturday morning.

The teahouse is located in a quiet alley in the south of the city. The bamboo curtain is half-rolled up, and the soft, melodious singing of Wu dialect fills the air.

When Jiang You saw him arrive, he slowly poured him a cup of tea: "President Liang, please have a seat."

Liang Chaoxu sat down, looked at the hot tea in front of him, and didn't rush to pick it up. He just looked at him calmly.

Jiang You spoke first: "I heard everything outside the ward that day."

Liang Chaoxu paused for a moment, then remained silent.

"You asked her if she would be your girlfriend, and she said yes." Jiang You put down his teacup, his gaze falling on the thin layer of water stains on the table.

"To be honest, I was originally planning to confess to her too." Jiang You smiled briefly, but it wasn't very warm. "But I was too late."

Liang Chaoxu picked up the teacup, his fingers tightening slightly as he gripped it.

He sipped his tea while glancing at Jiang You, his gaze deep and thoughtful.

He witnessed Jiang You waking Wen Li up that day. The first thing Wen Li did upon waking was call out Jiang You's name.

He thought to himself, if I wait any longer, I might really miss my chance.

He feared that Jiang You would occupy an increasingly important place in Wen Li's heart, and he feared that if he continued to pursue him slowly, Wen Li would really end up with Jiang You.

So the next morning, he rushed back to Liangyuan and confessed to his parents that he wanted to marry Wen Li.

Now that the Han and Chen families no longer pose a threat, the Liang family's wealth and power have also reached new heights. He effortlessly dealt with all the outside opinions and rumors about Wen Li's background.

Seeing this, the parents didn't say anything more.

After a long silence, the mother finally nodded and asked Wu Ma to make chicken soup.

After a moment of reflection, Liang Chaoxu asked slowly, "So, are you planning to go back to Sydney?"

"I'm not going back." Jiang You's gaze returned to him. "I'm going back to Nancheng to continue working."

Liang Chaoxu frowned slightly.

Looking at his expression, Jiang You smiled enigmatically: "Back then, I mistakenly thought Wen Li and her ex-fiancé had gotten their marriage certificate, which is why I was able to rush back from Sydney to see her."

"Besides, you and Wen Li have only just started dating, and nothing has been settled yet."

"I will not return to Sydney." Jiang You's expression was solemn. "I will build up my strength and influence in Nancheng. Until one day, I can stand on equal footing with you, as equals."

He looked up and stared directly at Liang Chaoxu: "If you dare to treat her badly, I'll come back and take her away immediately."

Liang Chaoxu's lips twitched slightly as he gently put down his teacup, showing no sign of panic.

He had considered that Jiang You wouldn't back down, but he hadn't expected him to be so explicit.

But it's better to be clear about it.

It is said that it is easy to dodge a spear in the open, but difficult to guard against an arrow in the dark.

It's better for him to speak frankly than to do things like Song Yu, who resorts to underhanded tactics behind the scenes.

Liang Chaoxu nodded: "I understand what you mean. But there's one thing I can tell you clearly: I will never do anything to betray Wen Li. And you will never have the chance to take her away from me."

His tone was calm and steady: "Whether you go back to Nancheng or stay in Jingzhou is your own business. If you want to oppose me, I have no objection whatsoever, and I'm even happy for your brother."

Jiang You sipped his tea, but the smile didn't reach his eyes.

The singing continued outside the bamboo curtain, while an undercurrent of tension simmered between the two.

After leaving the teahouse, Liang Chaoxu prepared to go to the hospital to pick up Wen Li from discharge.

Just as the car was about to start, Jiang You opened the passenger door and got in: "I'm going to say goodbye to her."

Liang Chaoxu remained silent, stepped on the gas, and drove away.

When they arrived at the hospital, Wen Li had already changed her clothes and was sitting by the bed. She was clearly taken aback when she saw the two of them come in together: "Why did you two come together?"

"We bumped into each other on the way," Jiang You smiled, walked over and picked up the bag of clothes next to the bed. "I'll take it down for you. My flight is this afternoon, I came to say goodbye before I leave."

Liang Chaoxu, who was a step too slow, glanced at him and then reached out to help Wen Li up.

Wen Li stood up and straightened her skirt: "Back to Nancheng? When are you coming back this time?"

"I'm not sure," Jiang You said. "It depends on how the work progresses over there."

The three of them walked together to the hospital entrance.

Jiang You stopped at the bottom of the steps, turned to look at Wen Li, and asked, "Can I speak with you alone?"

Liang Chaoxu glanced at Jiang You, then at Wen Li, turned and walked a few meters away to make a phone call.

Jiang You looked at Wen Li with a smile on his lips: "You need to take good care of yourself."

As he spoke, he gestured with his chin toward Liang Chaoxu, who was not far away: "If he bullies you, call me. I'll fly back and beat him up."

Wen Li was taken aback, guessing that he knew about her relationship with Liang Chaoxu.

She smiled and nodded, "Okay. Take good care of yourself in Nancheng, senior."

"Okay." Jiang You opened his arms, his voice gentle, "Before you leave, could you give me a goodbye hug?"

Wen Li looked at him for a few seconds, then stepped forward and gently hugged him. It was brief, like a gust of wind that swept by and then dissipated.

Jiang You released her and took a half step back: "I'm leaving, time is running out." He then turned and left.

Wen Li stood there, watching his back disappear through the light of the parking lot. When he opened the car door, he waved in this direction, then got in, and the car drove into traffic and quickly disappeared.

Liang Chaoxu loosened his clenched teeth, quickly walked back, and reached out to take her hand: "Let's go, I'll take you home."

Wen Li: "Okay."

Looking at the expression on her face, Liang Chaoxu noticed a hint of melancholy.

What exactly did Jiang You say to her?!

What he feared was never Jiang You's threat, but rather his own inadequacy, which might cause her to waver in comparison.

Wen Li took two steps, then turned back to look at him when she saw he wasn't moving: "What's wrong?"

"It's nothing, I just got distracted." Liang Chaoxu took two quick steps, reached out and opened the passenger door for her, watched her get in, and bent down to fasten her seatbelt.

Wen Li turned her head to look at him: "I can tie it myself."

Liang Chaoxu smiled and leaned over to lightly touch her lips with his: "I know."

Wen Li pursed her lips, her ears secretly burning: "Hurry up and get in the car, I have things to do at home."

Liang Chaoxu chuckled and said, "Alright."

The car smoothly merged into the traffic. The sun shone brightly outside the window, and the late spring breeze blew in through the half-open window, carrying the scent of new leaves from the roadside.

Liang Chaoxu suddenly felt that what Jiang You and Wen Li said was no longer so important.

The important thing is that she's sitting here, sitting next to him.

As for the future, he has plenty of time to take it slow.

Liang Chaoxu asked, "What do you want to eat tonight? We'll be passing by a supermarket later, so we can buy some groceries on the way."