an considers me one of her own!" Wang Ruozhi happily spun around.

Since Liu Xiaoyan arrived in Xirong, Wang Ruozhi had followed her persistently. Fu Le initially worried about Liu Xiaoyan being alone in Xirong, but seeing Wang Ruozhi's earnest plea for a chance to stay by her side, he reluctantly left them in Xirong.

Fu Le didn't dislike Wang Ruozhi. Despite not being conventionally attractive, Wang Ruozhi was utterly devoted to Liu Xiaoyan. Fu Le was convinced of this. Since he couldn’t take care of his sister, it was better to let her have a loyal companion like Wang Ruozhi.

Though Fu Le initially wanted to develop his career with Liu Xiaoyan, she preferred venturing out on her own. So, Fu Le went to Daoyu City alone, where he inevitably encountered numerous setbacks. Nevertheless, he met some of the most important people in his life there.

Compared to Fu Le, Liu Xiaoyan lived in relative comfort. Wang Ruozhi’s father had bought property and a car in Xirong for him, both of which Liu Xiaoyan used. Wang Ruozhi even became her personal driver. However, Liu Xiaoyan wasn’t one to take advantage of others; she paid Wang Ruozhi a token rent of one hundred yuan each month.

Wang Ruozhi had no choice but to accept this, as Liu Xiaoyan warned him that refusal would result in him being sent packing. Reluctantly accepting, he treasured the rent like a precious gift.

After changing jobs a few times, Liu Xiaoyan decided that working for others didn’t suit her; she wanted to start her own business. Being a doer, she immediately began preparing for her venture. She knew well that entrepreneurship wasn't as easy as playing house and foresaw the hurdles on her path.

Seeing shadow Wang Ruozhi engrossed in her earlier words, Liu Xiaoyan said, "Wang Ruozhi, I’m buying you a coffee." With that, she headed to a nearby café.

"What’s going on, Liu Xiaoyan? Are you inviting me for coffee? You just mentioned ‘we’. Are you planning to kick me out again?" Wang Ruozhi babbled as he followed her.

Liu Xiaoyan didn’t explain and instead found a seat in the café. A worried Wang Ruozhi trailed behind her.

“Why aren’t you sitting?”

“I’m afraid if I sit, I might not get another chance to.”

“If you don’t sit, you definitely won’t have any chance.” Liu Xiaoyan gave the final order.

“Okay, I’ll sit!” Wang Ruozhi kept his eyes on Liu Xiaoyan, trying to read her thoughts. To him, Liu Xiaoyan might well be life’s greatest significance.

“Don’t you know what I like to drink?” Liu Xiaoyan asked.

“I do, but I don’t dare order because you haven’t given me a reason to feel secure.”

“Bargaining with me?”

“A warm and loving coffee, no sugar, please,” Wang Ruozhi told the waiter.

“Why only one cup?”

“Liu Xiaoyan, is there no room for negotiation? Don’t you see...”

“Enough! I’m no

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