Do not be arrogant.

Luo Feifei certainly would not agree to something so absurd, but she simply could not withstand Zhang Ya's constant pestering and soft-soap tactics.

"President Lin is such a good person, and he even helped block a knife for us last time. He'll definitely help with this little favor! Feifei, I'm begging you, okay? Just give President Lin a call and ask if he agrees. If he says no, then we'll drop it!"

"Alright, I'll ask for you."

Feeling utterly helpless, Luo Feifei hung up the phone. After asking around, she finally managed to get Lin Qi's cell phone number.

As the president of Feihong Group, Lin Qi had a new cell phone number, while his previous one had been used to contact Tang Long and the others.

The call went through. Putting on a brave face, Luo Feifei said, "President Lin, I'm Luo Feifei, the vice president of Longyue Group..."

"Yes, go ahead," Lin Qi replied, his voice once again raspy.

Luo Feifei explained the situation concerning Zhang Ya.

From Luo Feifei's perspective, it was practically impossible for Lin Qi to agree to such a request. A top executive of his stature, busy with myriad affairs every single day, would surely have no time to play house with a young girl.

To her utter astonishment, however, Lin Qi actually agreed!

"Alright, give me the address," Lin Qi said.

Luo Feifei froze completely. For a second, she thought she must have misheard, unable to believe that Lin Qi would be so easygoing!

Little did she know that Lin Qi only had this much patience precisely because she was Luo Feifei.

"Vice President Luo?"

"Ah, yes, I'm here. Thank you so much, President Lin..."

Luo Feifei immediately gave him the name of the restaurant and the time.

"Alright, I'll be there on time," Lin Qi said, and hung up.

Luo Feifei sat in a daze for a long while before finally calling Zhang Ya to share the good news.

"Hahaha, that's amazing! Feifei, thank you so much! I knew you could do it! Mua~ Mua~ Mua~" Over the phone, Zhang Ya kissed Luo Feifei repeatedly.

"I'm coming along tonight too," Luo Feifei said.

"It's a date for the four of us, why are you coming?" Zhang Ya asked in confusion.

"I just feel something isn't right..." Luo Feifei bit her lip and said. "This President Lin is just too agreeable. Such a high-ranking executive, is he really that idle? I'm worried he has ulterior motives toward you. Just in case he tries something tonight... No, no, I have to tag along to ensure your safety! Here's what we'll do: I'll follow secretly so I won't ruin your date."

Zhang Ya nearly spat out a mouthful of blood. She desperately wanted to say, "I'd *want* President Lin to have ulterior motives toward me, so please don't tag along," but she couldn't bring herself to say it after all. Being a young lady herself, she had no choice but to let Luo Feifei have her way.

That evening, at the entrance of a high-end restaurant.

Dressed in a sharp suit, Lin Qi arrived right on time driving a Porsche Cayenne.

This new face of his wasn't particularly handsome, but clothes make the man. Paired with a tailored suit and a luxury car, even an ordinary look could easily pass for striking.

The moment Lin Qi stepped out of the car, Zhang Ya happily skipped over.

"President Lin!" Zhang Ya was practically bursting with joy and naturally slipped her arm through Lin Qi's.

Zhang Ya had specially dressed up for the evening: her elegant long hair had a slight wave, she wore a form-fitting white cropped T-shirt, a black miniskirt that sat well above the knee, and just the right touch of "man-killer" perfume—enough to make any man lose his composure on sight!

Yet Lin Qi remained completely expressionless, casting a stern glance instead at Zhang Ya's hands, which were lingering where they shouldn't have been.

Startled, Zhang Ya immediately withdrew her arm. "P-President Lin, aren't we supposed to be pretending to be a couple?"

"We haven't gone inside yet, there's no need to be so affectionate," Lin Qi said coldly.

With that, Lin Qi walked toward the restaurant's entrance.

Zhang Ya hurried to follow him.

Along the way, Zhang Ya chattered on, telling Lin Qi the story of the scumbag Mode, and even pleaded with him: "President Lin, please teach him a good lesson later! As for that girl with him, you don't need to worry about her. I heard her family background is pretty decent... Of course, I don't mean you can't afford to provoke her—is there anyone in Huaijiang City you *can't* provoke? I just feel like she didn't do anything wrong, so there's no need to drag her into this..."

Lin Qi let out a soft murmur of acknowledgment.

Upon entering the restaurant, Zhang Ya once again looped her arm through Lin Qi's.

This time, Lin Qi did not pull away.

"Over here!"

A handsome young man waved from a table in the distance.

"That's him! That's Mode!" Zhang Ya gritted her teeth.

Seated next to Mode was a very pretty young woman; one could tell just by looking at her attire that her family background was certainly extraordinary.

However, the moment the two of them caught sight of the person beside Zhang Ya, they froze completely.

Though Lin Qi had only been in Huaijiang City for a few days, he had already appeared in quite a few newspapers and magazines. Even if ordinary citizens didn't pay attention, people from their social circles definitely recognized him.

It was none other than the newly appointed president of Feihong Group!

The faces of the pair turned completely pale, and they were at a complete loss as to how to greet him.

Zhang Ya wore an expression of supreme triumph as she walked over, clinging tightly to Lin Qi's arm.

"Your name is Mode?" Lin Qi asked.

In a daze, Mode nodded instinctively.

Lin Qi picked up the teapot from the table and poured its contents straight over Mode's head.

Mode didn't dare to move a muscle.

Fortunately, the tea wasn't hot, otherwise he would have shrieked in pain.

Even so, it was a thoroughly wretched sight. Tea leaves mixed with water streamed down his face, instantly drawing the gazes of everyone in the restaurant toward their table.

"Don't ever act so cocky in front of Zhang Ya again."

Dropping those cold words, Lin Qi turned to Zhang Ya and said, "I have work to attend to. I'm leaving."

With that, Lin Qi turned around and walked away.