The Strongest Dandy in the City-Chapter 407

After resting at the Yes’ place for the entire morning, when Ye Chenfeng decided to visit the Victory Sky Society in Capital City, Bai Xueling called him, "Ye Chenfeng, I’m inviting you to lunch to thank you for curing my grandfather’s illness, and you won’t find me going back on my word."

Bai Xueling’s voice on the phone sounded somewhat reluctant, but she had no other choice.

Originally, Ye Chenfeng hadn’t really taken the matter to heart—curing Elder Bai was a small effort for him. But upon hearing Bai Xueling’s unwillingness over the phone, he immediately changed his mind. A playful intent slowly grew within him, and he decided to go and deflate the pride of the number one beauty of Capital City.

"It’s good that you haven’t forgotten what you promised me. Aren’t you inviting me to eat? Where are you? I’ll come find you," Ye Chenfeng tried to sound as frivolous as possible.

Sure enough, after Bai Xueling on the other end of the line heard Ye Chenfeng’s frivolous tone, she paused for a moment before saying, "I’ll be waiting for you in Room 208 at the Tianhong Hotel." After finishing her sentence, she didn’t wait for Ye Chenfeng’s response and hung up the phone.

Faced with the "du-du-du" busy tone coming from the phone, Ye Chenfeng chuckled noncommittally and mumbled to himself, "The number one beauty of Capital City really has the arrogance of the number one beauty of Capital City. Such a pity that not every beauty can catch my, Ye Chenfeng’s, eye. Today, I shall teach this presumptuous young lady a lesson, let her know that not all men can be so enchanted by her beauty—at least I, Ye Chenfeng, will not."

Half an hour later, when Ye Chenfeng walked into Room 208 of the Tianhong Hotel, Bai Xueling was already there waiting, and the table was filled with a great many dishes.

Seeing Ye Chenfeng walk into the room, Bai Xueling forced a smile on her face. She had promised Ye Chenfeng that as long as he was willing to treat her grandfather, she would grant him any request. Now, not only had Ye Chenfeng treated Elder Bai, but he’d also completely cured him, Bai Xueling feared he might actually make some excessive demands. Should she refuse or agree then?

There were many seats in the room, but Ye Chenfeng casually chose to sit beside Bai Xueling, and a light, elegant fragrance immediately wafted into his nose; it didn’t seem like the scent of perfume.

Bai Xueling’s eyebrows furrowed slightly as she said, "Ye Chenfeng, I’m very grateful to you for saving my grandfather. I can agree to any request you have, but before that, you should think it over carefully. Don’t propose anything that would be disrespectful to Wanting or your fiancée, Wu Xiaofei."

"Oh?" Ye Chenfeng’s eyebrows rose as he said, "So, what you’re saying is that you’re going to renege on our deal? You didn’t have this attitude when you begged me to treat your grandfather. A woman’s words are really not trustworthy, are they?"

"Who said I’m going to go back on my promise? I, Bai Xueling, may be a woman, but I always honor my commitments. I just feel bad for Wanting, that’s all. You’re nothing but a playboy, and yet Wanting is so devoted to you. She’s really too naive," Bai Xueling was already certain Ye Chenfeng would make some excessive demands.

Bai Xueling hadn’t slept at all the previous night, torn between her happiness for Ye Chenfeng’s curing her grandfather and her worries about the promise she had made to him. She tossed and turned all night, tormented. In her heart, she already had someone she liked, the masked man who had saved her in the Taiping Mountain Range. Though she still didn’t know the true identity of the masked man, she was convinced he was leagues above Ye Chenfeng.

If Ye Chenfeng were to make an excessive demand on her and she agreed to it, how would she have the heart to like someone else afterward? For someone as proud as Bai Xueling, the first time meant a great deal; hence, any slight hint of affection that had arisen from Ye Chenfeng curing her grandfather was gradually disappearing.

Bai Xueling truly hoped Ye Chenfeng would act like a gentleman and simply not make any outrageous demands on her.

"Bai Xueling, are you trying to use reverse psychology on me? Sadly, it’s completely ineffective against me. You are Capital City’s undisputed number one beauty, and today I, Ye Chenfeng, have the chance to caress your fragrant beauty. Do you think I should just give up on this opportunity? I believe other men in my place would seize such a chance at all costs. Now, what should we do? After all, it’s just the two of us in this private room," Ye Chenfeng feigned a look of deep meaning, but in reality, felt utterly indifferent. He still had self-control. The only reason he had come to the meeting today was to teach Bai Xueling, this proud woman, a lesson.

Bai Xueling’s fair cheeks flushed with anger, her body trembling uncontrollably. She had prepared herself for the worst, but she hadn’t expected Ye Chenfeng would suggest doing something in the private room... This infuriated Bai Xueling enough to grind her teeth, yet this was something she had promised Ye Chenfeng, and thus she couldn’t lash out.

"So, how about it, Capital City’s number one beauty? Don’t you wish for it? Just look at your pretty little face. If your figure were a bit nicer, you would be perfect. But, your current look is quite decent as well," Ye Chenfeng appraised, causing Bai Xueling’s humiliation and anger to soar to new heights, her back teeth grinding audibly.

"Since you’re not speaking, then I’ll have to decide for myself. How about I start by kissing you now? Don’t resist, and don’t forget what you promised me." Saying this, Ye Chenfeng’s mouth drew closer to Bai Xueling’s lips.

Bai Xueling clenched her hands tightly, closing her beautiful eyes as she saw Ye Chenfeng coming closer, her eyes moistening slightly. Just as Ye Chenfeng’s lips were about to touch hers, he abruptly stopped, looked at Bai Xueling who had her eyes tightly shut, a smile crossed his lips, and he stood up from his chair, heading towards the door of the private room.

Bai Xueling, not feeling the anticipated advance from Ye Chenfeng, couldn’t help but open her eyes, catching sight of Ye Chenfeng at the door, her eyes filled with confusion, "Ye Chenfeng, what are you doing?"

"Bai Xueling, did you really hope I would do something inappropriate to you? Honestly, I, Ye Chenfeng, have no interest in you. The only reason I came today was to let you know that you should not be so arrogant in the future. A woman should be demure, gentle, to gain a man’s compassion."

"Don’t assume Ye Chenfeng is someone who can’t walk away from a beautiful woman. The reason I offered to treat your grandfather’s illness was, first, because I can’t stand to see a woman cry; you were crying on the phone that day. Secondly, although you are quite proud, deep down, you are a kind-hearted person. Even for Wanting’s sake, I should give you a hand."

"So, rest assured, there will be nothing between us now, and there certainly won’t be anything in the future."

Ye Chenfeng dropped the pretense from his face, waved his hand at Bai Xueling without looking back, and walked out of the private room.

Inside, Bai Xueling let out a sigh of relief, but at the same time, she felt an inexplicable rage surge. Women are such paradoxical creatures. She yelled at Ye Chenfeng’s receding back, "Ye Chenfeng, what’s so great about you? I, Bai Xueling, have long had someone I like, and he is a hundred, a thousand times better than you—he’s the hero in my heart."

Watching Ye Chenfeng’s disappearing back, Bai Xueling wasn’t sure if he had heard her words. Looking at the vast array of dishes on the table, she turned her grief into appetite, picking up her chopsticks and eating voraciously. Each bite was chewed with force, as if the food were Ye Chenfeng himself, and gradually her mood improved. In her heart, she silently thought, "I must find out who the masked man who saved me in the Taiping Mountain Range was. I want to show Ye Chenfeng that when compared to the man I like, he doesn’t stand the slightest chance."

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