I was exposed for adding my female boss to my group of female friends.

Even if Chen Ya's piano is certified as a level 10 piano, it won't save the Lu family.

"I'd better make the call. Chen Ya really needs to be won over," Gao Jinliang said.

Grandma Yu said, "Go ahead, and by the way, tell him about his aunt's wedding banquet as well."

After saying that, Grandma Yu murmured again, seemingly to herself:

"Marriage is a major event in a woman's life. If you treat her well on that day, she will remember it for a lifetime. You have to do her a favor."

……

……

Jia Shifei told Cao Kunguan that he would sit in the fireworks building to wait for Mr. Chen, and he actually did sit there and waited for two or three hours.

He had smoked so many cigarette butts that the ashtray was overflowing, but Chen Ya still hadn't appeared.

He sat there waiting, and Su Yeqing sat next to him waiting, until the sun slowly turned from golden to red.

Su Yeqing didn't dare to bother him at first. She sat beside him and scrolled through her phone for a long time, looking at news about Lin Yumeng being blacklisted. The more she looked, the more alarmed she became.

Initially, Lin Yumeng held a slight advantage in public opinion. Fans were somewhat resistant to Xu Xiangxiao's sudden ban on her cover songs, and many of Xu Xiangxiao's fans didn't understand it.

However, amidst the seemingly positive situation, Lin's fans became confused and started attacking Xu Xiangxiao, which finally angered Xu Xiangxiao's fans, who began to organize a counterattack.

Lin Yumeng, a newcomer to the entertainment industry, has a much smaller fan base than Xu Xiangxiao, so she was easily defeated.

During the few hours that Su Yeqing sat in the Fireworks Tower, she witnessed its collapse. The onlookers went from being confused to everyone wanting to kill Lin Yumeng, feeling as if they were in a dream.

"Mr. Jia, I want to know, is the Mr. Chen you mentioned Chen Ya?"

Jia Shifei glanced at her with a melancholy expression and said, "So what if I said yes?"

A surge of shock welled up in Su Yeqing's heart, and she said in a trembling voice, "But he's so young..."

Mr. Jia smiled without saying a word, as if the question didn't need an answer.

Su Yeqing composed herself and cautiously asked, "Does he... have a powerful background?"

"Background?" Jia Shifei stubbed out the last cigarette butt in his hand and said, "Xiao Su, remember this: some people are their own background."

Su Yeqing didn't understand, but she thought the sentence was very domineering.

"Chen Ya...who exactly is he? Why do you respect him so much? Even Director Cao gives him face?"

Jia Shifei said with a smile, "Some things are better left unsaid."

This one sentence shut down all of Su Yeqing's pent-up words.

Jia Shifei knew her feelings and said with a smile, "There was a time when I was just like you, thinking all the time, 'Wow, how come Mr. Chen is so awesome...' Just like you."

He still had a smile on his face, as if seeing himself in Su Yeqing was a very amusing thing for him.

"Speaking of which, I am also very lucky. If I hadn't met Mr. Chen by chance a few years ago and he happened to give me some pointers, I wouldn't be sitting here now, qualified to let you listen to my rambling."

A deep sense of confusion swirled in Su Yeqing's heart, turning into an impenetrable cloud.

Chen Ya...is giving Jia Shifei pointers?

Did he say something wrong?

Shouldn't it be the other way around?

Jia Shifei said, "Our era is transitioning from the information age to the nuclear energy age. In this context, many of the giants of the past will collapse, and new leaders will rise to power. Mr. Chen is a very important figure in this era."

Su Yeqing asked in a daze, "You mean, he is one of the new gods?"

“No,” Jia Shifei shook his head, “he was the one who drew back the curtain on an era.”

……

……

There were no hot springs in Beijing originally. The hot springs in Xiao Nan Guo on the outskirts of Beijing were piped from Lion Mountain, fifteen miles away, and the pipeline project alone cost a fortune.

The owner here is Lu Yuanbao, Lu Qingxuan's father.

Unlike Japanese hot spring inns, this place features a large mixed-gender public bath, and there aren't many resources available for a single person to enjoy leisurely.

However, this place is like a comprehensive amusement park, with restaurants, private cinemas, amusement parks, internet cafes, video game rooms... You can do anything here except give birth.

Chen Ya and Lu Qingxuan entered the large bathhouse. He saw a girl wearing a white cardigan over a lace-trimmed dress sitting in the lobby, reading a book.

Upon seeing the person, Lu Qingxuan skipped and hopped over to her and hugged the girl from behind.

"Yun Che, have you been waiting for a long time?"

The girl closed the book, turned around and saw Lu Qingxuan. She smiled slightly and said, "No, this book is very interesting. I got so engrossed in it that I lost track of time."

Chen Ya saw on the book cover that it read "The Dancing Girl of Izu," by Haruki Kawabata.

The girl's clothes were loose, showing that she had put effort into comfort. Although she wasn't wearing any brand-name clothes, you could tell she was definitely rich.

He walked to the side without making a sound, but a man in a black suit walked up to him and stopped him.

"Excuse me, sir, could you please move away from here?"

Lu Qingxuan turned around and quickly said, "That's my friend."

The girl stood up: "What are you doing? We were together."

The bodyguard in black bowed his head and said, "Excuse me."

Lu Qingxuan pulled Chen Ya's hand and made him sit at the table. She turned back and glared fiercely at the bodyguard before saying to the girl:

"Your bodyguards are very vigilant."

The girl was a little embarrassed: "They've been a bit too sensitive lately, don't worry about it. By the way, is this your boyfriend?"

Lu Qingxuan laughed loudly: "Boyfriend? How could that be!"

Chen Ya also said, "Yes, I am very self-disciplined."

"Pah, pah, pah, what are you saying?" Lu Qingxuan pointed at him and introduced, "Yun Che, this is Chen Ya, who is a relative of mine. Chen Ya, this is Qi Yun Che, who is my best friend."

Qi Yunche secretly sized up Chen Ya for a while, probably thinking that Chen Ya was quite good-looking, and said softly and sincerely:

"I've heard some rumors lately that someone might be targeting my family, so the bodyguards are a bit on edge. Don't worry about it."

Chen Ya asked, "Is your family very rich?"

"Of course, she's more than just rich," Lu Qingxuan said. "Actually, she was kidnapped before, and ever since then, she's been followed by bodyguards wherever she goes."

I need to take a day off to work on the outline.

The previous chapter has been completely revised and is currently being reviewed for unbanning. It's practically a rewrite, but existing subscribers won't need to pay again.

When the chapter is released, you should see the revised new chapter, titled 255. He is the one who draws back the curtain on an era.

If you see "255. Guess", it means that it has not been synced. You can open the chapter directory, long press the chapter name in the directory, and then click to download again.

This censorship was quite damaging; I had to rewrite almost the entire outline, and it also resulted in a lot of scrapped drafts.

However, I believe the revised version is more polished. Don't worry too much about it, just read it. I'll take care of the plot issues.

Chapter 247 It Was Me All Along

(The previous chapter has been significantly revised. If the text doesn't match up, please download it again.)

Qi Yunche didn't really want to talk about his kidnapping, so he tactfully changed the subject.

Her skin was very white, as thin as white porcelain, and when she laughed slightly, a blush would appear on her cheeks; her neck and wrists were very thin, and even her hair was very thin, making her look as if she would be blown over by the wind.

She was very polite in her speech and manners, and had a very tactful personality, or perhaps she was well-mannered. She tried to be considerate of everyone's feelings when chatting. If Chen Ya didn't speak, she would take the initiative to come over and talk to him so that he wouldn't feel bored.

Chen Ya had been somewhat looking forward to going to a hot spring together when Lu Qingxuan suggested it, but seeing Qi Yunche made him feel a bit relieved. It seemed their current relationship wasn't one where they could just go to a hot spring alone together.

When Chen Ya and Lu Qingxuan went to the changing room, Qi Yunche's expression turned serious, and he turned back to ask the bodyguard:

What happened to you before?

The bodyguard was a little embarrassed and stammered, "That man...that man has a problem."

"What's the problem?"

"His demeanor is that of either a professional killer or someone who performs autopsies," the bodyguard said. "His eyes seemed to be examining my skeletal structure."

Qi Yunche frowned and said, "What are you talking about? Fine, just stay away from me today, consider it a half-day off."

The bodyguard felt very frustrated.

Under the guise of maintenance, the hot spring resort specially set aside a bath for Lu Qingxuan and her two companions.

When Chen Ya stepped into the bathhouse, he almost thought he had entered a tropical rainforest.

The entire bath was shrouded in mist, with cobblestone paths on the ground and palm trees planted along the way. Above was a translucent blue glass dome.

His eyes lit up when he saw Lu Qingxuan and Qi Yunche.

Both girls were wearing swimsuits that were completely different from their usual style, contrary to expectations.

Lu Qingxuan wore a pure white two-piece swimsuit, simple and elegant, with a magnificent bunny bra covering her breasts, creating a contrasting and wicked feeling.

Qi Yunche was wearing a black lace-trimmed tulle swimsuit, and his small navel and waistline were faintly visible under the black tulle.

Both of their outfits were incredibly stylish and impressive, making the trip worthwhile.

The two girls sat by the pool, their long, straight legs parting the water, smiling as they watched Chen Ya approach. Once he was close, Lu Qingxuan said:

Where did you buy your swim trunks?

"Receptionist," Chen Ya said, "I don't have my own swimming trunks."

"The purchase was too short," Lu Qingxuan commented.

"I'd say it's too small," Qi Yunche added, "It looks a bit... weird."

Chen Ya glanced down and said frankly, "Then there's nothing I can do."

After getting into the water, Lu Qingxuan kicked the water at him. The sulfurous hot spring water drew an arc in the air and fell into the pool a little in front of Chen Ya.

"Don't you think this person has a mysterious air about him?" Lu Qingxuan turned to ask Qi Yunche beside her.

Qi Yunche stared at Chen Ya with her bright eyes: "I don't feel anything. He looks honest and unassuming."

"His honesty is just a facade; he's hiding a lot of things behind the scenes, and he's quite cunning. Don't let him fool you," Lu Qingxuan said.

Chen Ya laughed and said, "I can only say that you have completely misunderstood me. I am very innocent."

“You’re so innocent, you’re terrifying,” Lu Qingxuan said bluntly. “If you were truly innocent, you wouldn’t have pretended to be so weak in front of Miao Aoxue. In reality, you control everything. Tell me, just how much influence do you have?”

Chen Ya said helplessly, "I have no background. I've always started from scratch and worked my way up to where I am today. I rely entirely on myself and earn my money through hard work."

Lu Qingxuan looked incredulous. In her heart, she was convinced that Chen Ya must have a powerful backer, but this backer was just low-key and unwilling to reveal it.

Chen Ya had just had a conflict with Lin Yumeng, and Lin Yumeng quickly fell from grace. What a coincidence!

Qi Yunche listened with curiosity, his big eyes scrutinizing the two of them.

Lu Qingxuan bent down with her supple waist, reached into the pool and scooped up some hot water, splashing it on her chest. Her skin, soaked in the hot water, became even more rosy and elastic.

"What is that?" Lu Qingxuan asked, her eyes fixed on his abdomen.

"Abs," Chen Ya replied.

"Of course I can see the abs, I'm asking, what's that scar?"

On his side, there is a noticeable scar, the color of which is different from the rest of his skin.

Moreover, the shape of the scar is very strange.

It looks like a bullet hole.

Chen Ya went into the water, smiled at her, and said, "Guess."

Lu Qingxuan rolled her eyes: "Guess whether I'll guess or not?"

I won't guess.

"Just to my liking."

Lu Qingxuan turned her head and looked at Qi Yunche angrily: "Did you see that? Isn't he dishonest at all? He just dodges all my questions."

Qi Yunche blinked twice: "I just think you guys have a really good relationship."