Chapter 42: Chapter 42 When I Became Her Boyfriend

Huang Maobin, the bully, made the first move by playing the victim, but Liu Suqiu was not having it.

Seeing that someone was able to halt Huang Maobin’s actions, Liu Suqiu’s courage grew considerably.

She began to shout, "Don’t listen to him! Just now, he was the one who harassed me first; they were the ones looking for trouble with me."

Glancing at Liu Suqiu, the young man gave a slight smile then turned towards Huang Maobin and said, "Alright, let’s call it quits for today, out of respect for me, Huang Mingze."

When he spoke, there was an ease about him that felt refreshing, like a breath of spring air.

Huang Maobin dared not ignore his command.

With nods and bows, Huang Maobin repeated, "Sure, sure, sure, who am I to ignore your words? Just say the word and I’ll be on my way."

With a sycophantic smile, he waved his hand, signaling to his lackeys, "Brothers, let’s go. Let’s call it a day."

After speaking, he led his gang out of the crowd and towards the outskirts. 𝗳𝚛𝗲𝕖𝚠𝚎𝚋𝗻𝗼𝕧𝗲𝐥.𝚌𝚘𝐦

However,

as he passed by Liu Zheng, a vicious glint flashed in his eyes.

The message was clear: this matter was not settled.

Huang Maobin and his cronies left the crowd, soon disappearing into the distance.

Watching them leave, Huang Mingze smiled faintly, turned to Liu Suqiu, and said, "Miss, you are so beautiful, and yet you’re here selling clothing. How much money can you make doing that? And today, it was lucky that I was here. If you hadn’t run into me, I doubt your luck would have been enough to shake off Huang’s harassment."

"Here’s my business card. My name is Huang Mingze, and nearly everyone from Qing Shan County knows who I am. I’ve recently started a media company and we’re hiring female broadcasters. You have a lovely look; I hope you’ll consider joining my media company."

As he spoke, Huang Mingze was already passing his business card, trying to place it in Liu Suqiu’s hand.

However,

his words provoked Liu Zheng to the verge of exploding with anger.

Seeing the business card being handed over, Liu Zheng snatched it away, tore it up, and threw it on the ground beside him.

"I’m telling you, Huang Mingze, back when we were in school, you always had someone play the harasser so you could play the hero. Years have passed, and you’re still the same, no improvement whatsoever."

"At this age, still resorting to such sleazy tactics to chase girls, isn’t that a bit outdated?"

His words turned the surrounding onlookers’ heads.

"Damn, how can he talk to Young Master Huang like that?"

"Has he lost his mind? If it weren’t for Young Master Huang stepping in, who knows how many holes Maobin would have punched into him just now."

"From what he said earlier, it seems he might have been schoolmates with Young Master Huang."

Liu Zheng, of course, paid no mind to what the onlookers said.

Meanwhile, Huang Mingze was full of confusion, scrutinizing Liu Zheng before him.

Liu Zheng had wanted to throw a punch at this guy for a long time, to give him a taste of his own medicine.

Indeed, the two of them were old high school classmates.

But there wasn’t the slightest bit of camaraderie between them.

Looking Liu Zheng up and down, Huang Mingze carefully searched his memory until he finally remembered Liu Zheng.

"Oh, oh, oh... You’re Liu Zheng!"

As he spoke, a smile still hung on his face, a mocking smile.

It’s a wonder he could still smile at all. Seeing his smile made Liu Zheng want to punch him even more, to knock his nose crooked.

Liu Zheng didn’t even want to acknowledge this guy, so he coldly waved his hand, expressing his disgust.

"Enough, stop talking nonsense here. This beauty is not like those junior girls you used to mess with. She won’t be easily fooled by you. Better go back where you came from."

Hearing Liu Zheng’s words, Huang Mingze’s face showed not the slightest hint of annoyance.

He spread his hands in a broad-minded and relaxed manner, saying, "Liu Zheng, you really are petty. You still remember things from so many years ago! Can’t you be a little more generous, and stop dwelling on the past?"

Huang Mingze’s words were like a dagger stabbing into Liu Zheng’s heart. If Liu Zheng really were petty, he would have gone up and beaten him by now.

While speaking, Huang Mingze took out a business card and handed it to Liu Suqiu, saying, "Take care of this business card. I really think you could become a very successful internet celebrity. I am very sincere and would like to invite you to join my media company."

His tone became increasingly humble as he spoke.

Many of the girls nearby, watching this scene and especially seeing Huang Mingze’s charm, couldn’t help but swoon over him.

They stared wide-eyed as he handed Liu Suqiu the business card.

"I also really want to be an internet celebrity! You can make a lot of money that way."

"Right! Mr. Huang, do you think I have what it takes?"

"Give me a business card, I want to be an internet celebrity too, and I’m a dance major. If you’re willing, I can give you a live performance of my skills right now."

"As long as you are willing to support me, I am willing to give anything."

The cries of these girls made many men in the audience look over.

Of course, they were envious but couldn’t compete, after all, Huang Mingze was wealthy and influential, and he was well-known in Qing Shan County.

Unfortunately, at this moment Huang Mingze didn’t spare those people a glance.

Because the Liu Suqiu before him was truly beautiful, not at all comparable to the vulgar bunch beside her.

He again took out a business card and handed it to Liu Suqiu with both hands.

However.

This time, Liu Zheng didn’t snatch the business card and tear it up.

He just coldly watched Huang Mingze’s action.

Without taking any action, Huang Mingze sneered, his gaze sweeping over Liu Zheng as he taunted with a laugh, "Why do I feel like you’re very angry when I give this beauty a business card? Haha! Don’t tell me she’s your girlfriend."

Liu Zheng saw the other party’s behavior, clearly belittling and mocking him, and moreover, provoking him.

The scornful smile on Huang Mingze’s face seemed to say that he would soon place a green hat on Liu Zheng’s head.

Turning his head away and no longer looking at Liu Zheng, Huang Mingze directly addressed Liu Suqiu, saying, "I have to say, beauty, if he really is your boyfriend, I’d urge you to reconsider. With your looks, you shouldn’t be settling for a country bumpkin like him. Someone like him is simply not worthy of you. Such a man can only become a stumbling block to your rise to success."

As Huang Mingze spoke, his smile grew even more sincere.

"Honestly, from the moment I first saw you, I fell in love with you. If you’re willing, I’d like you to be my girlfriend. Moreover, once you join our media company, you’ll have beautiful clothes to wear, the best makeup to use, and you’ll reach the peak of your life."