Third Master, please restrain yourself. Our marriage is a marriage of convenience.

Zhou Yuanche threatened angrily, "I'll make sure you stay in Kyoto."

"That's it?" Chu Yunyan showed no fear or panic whatsoever, and instead said defiantly, "Then I'll wait and see."

"I'm leaving." Pei Jinhe didn't want to waste any more words with him.

Chu Yunyan opened the passenger door, turned to the side, and let Pei Jinhe get in the car.

Zhou Yuanche's knuckles clenched until they turned white, a sharp, unspoken emotion gathering in his chest, causing a sharp, painful ache in his heart: "Pei Jinhe, are you really going to go with him?"

Pei Jinhe got into the car without hesitation, and the car sped away.

Zhou Yuanche watched the car drive away, his breathing rapid. The cold air he inhaled felt like a knife, tearing at his heart.

Ji Yuyan suppressed the upturned corners of her mouth; it was like a pillow being delivered to someone who was sleepy.

Now that he's seen it with his own eyes, Zhou Yuanche should have completely given up on Pei Jinhe.

Pei Jinhe is really something else; she managed to hook up with Shen Huaiyu and then another one.

She walked up to Zhou Yuanche and frowned: "Brother Che, this is the person I sent you before. I suspect he's been getting so close to my sister all this time."

"Is it really him?" Zhou Yuanche thought of the photo Ji Yuyan had sent him before, his voice filled with gritted teeth.

Ji Yuyan nodded firmly: "Yes, I won't mistake it."

She was not lying; it was all the truth.

in the car.

Pei Jinhe turned her head to look at the man driving the car: "Thank you for earlier."

Chu Yunyan gripped the steering wheel with his long, slender fingers and smiled, "We're all friends, there's no need to thank me."

Pei Jinhe frowned, recalling Zhou Yuanche's earlier words. "Won't this cause you trouble?"

Zhou Yuanche is, after all, the eldest young master of the Zhou family. It would be bad if Chu Yunyan were implicated because of this.

Chu Yunyan didn't take it seriously: "I'm Dean He Bing's student, currently doing research under him, and I'm also involved in the development of intelligent medical robots for the Shen Group. How many people in the Zhou family would dare to lay a hand on me?"

The Zhou family is powerful, but they are not to be trifled with.

Moreover, the Zhou family doesn't have the guts to lay a hand on Dean He Bing's students.

Pei Jinhe was relieved: "That makes sense."

She paused, then added, "If there's anything you can't solve, feel free to come to me anytime."

Chu Yunyan smiled faintly: "Just take care of yourself. Or I can find you a place so Zhou Yuanche won't bother you every day."

"You don't need to worry about the rent. A friend of mine is renting out his house at a low price. The location and security are pretty good. If you need it, I can help you inquire."

Pei Jinhe shook her head: "No need, I'm used to living in the dormitory."

She no longer lives in the school dormitory, so Zhou Yuanche can't find her at all.

Seeing that she refused, Chu Yunyan did not press the matter, and only said, "Then if you want to see a house, just let me know anytime."

……

Restaurant, private room.

Han Wanying wore a beige knitted long dress today. The waist-cinching design accentuated her curvaceous figure, and her smooth long hair was casually draped over her shoulders. She was incredibly beautiful.

Song Mingchuan's eyes were deep and unfathomable. He walked around the table to stand in front of Han Wanying: "This dress..."

Han Wanying raised her chin: "What's wrong?"

Song Mingchuan smiled roguishly: "It looks quite good on you."

Han Wanying proudly raised her head: "That's right, I'm naturally beautiful."

Song Mingchuan's smile deepened: "You're getting all worked up after just a couple of compliments."

Han Wanying angrily grabbed Song Mingchuan's ear and said huffing, "Song Mingchuan, I think you're asking for a beating again."

Song Mingchuan bent over, wincing in pain: "It hurts, let go!"

Han Wanying, hands on her hips, pressed, "Am I naturally beautiful?"

Song Mingchuan nodded repeatedly: "Yes, you are a fairy descended to earth. Even Diao Chan and Chang'e cannot compare to one-thousandth of you."

"That's more like it." Han Wanying released her grip.

Wei Chenghang, always eager for drama, remarked, "You chickened out way too fast!"

Song Mingchuan rubbed his ears: "What do you know? I'm just saying that a man doesn't argue with a girl."

Han Wanying said sternly, "Song Mingchuan, I'm giving you a chance to rephrase your words."

Song Mingchuan immediately backed down: "I call this a wise person being discerning."

Wei Chenghang slowly picked up his teacup, took a sip of water, and wore an expression that suggested he had seen through everything.

The door to the private room was pushed open, and Pei Jinhe and Chu Yunyan walked in together.

Wei Chenghang narrowed his eyes slightly: "Why did you two come together?"

Chu Yunyan adjusted his glasses and said calmly, "I had some errands to run near the school, so I brought Jinhe along."

Wei Chenghang saw through it all but didn't say it outright.

In fact, he saw right through Chu Yunyan's little schemes.

After ordering, Chu Yunyan asked the four people present, "Would you like some drinks?"

Pei Jinhe quickly said, "I'll just have juice."

She has a terrible alcohol tolerance; she should never drink outside again.

Something like what happened last time is enough for her to remember for a lifetime if she experiences it even once.

Since everyone drove there, no one drank alcohol; they only ordered a few soft drinks.

Wei Chenghang smiled slightly: "We've been at Shen's Group for over a month now, and the development of the intelligent medical robot is progressing faster than we expected."

Chu Yunyan chuckled and said, "The Shen Group has no shortage of funds and equipment. Our old machines were all repaired and reused when they broke down."

Song Mingchuan deeply understands this: "Before, I had to stretch every penny to make ends meet, and even then it still wasn't enough. Now I don't have that problem at all."

In the past, when I was doing research, it was common for research to be forced to stop due to insufficient funding.

Those who do scientific research are never short of money.

Han Wanying said with a smile, "Now it seems that cooperating with the Shen Group was a very wise choice."

Pei Jinhe told them the plan: "There's a technology exhibition next July, and President Shen wants us to develop the intelligent medical robot before the exhibition starts."

Wei Chenghang pondered for a moment: "If everything goes smoothly, there shouldn't be any problem."

In fact, the development of intelligent medical robots is going much more smoothly than they expected. If the research is successful, their reputation in the scientific research field will also be further enhanced.

This is a win-win situation.

Han Wanying was full of enthusiasm: "President Shen has invested so much money and equipment in our research institute, we must work hard."

Song Mingchuan assured him, "That's for sure."

They've invested so much money; if they don't achieve anything significant, they'll feel utterly humiliated.

……

Zhou family.

Zhou Yuanche stared at the pink bear doll in his hand without saying a word.

Guo Tianhao did indeed throw away the things Pei Jinhe sent.

But in the middle of the night, he secretly picked it up again.

This pink teddy bear has always been on his bedside table, next to his black one.