Three years after our breakup, you came back to China, and I'm just giving up. Why are you cryi

Before Lu Hao could even process what was happening, Fang Ruoyun's gaze had already pierced through the crowd and landed on him.

The two were dozens of meters apart, their eyes meeting in mid-air.

A flicker of surprise crossed Fang Ruoyun's professionally smiling face, so quick it seemed like an illusion.

She then casually looked away and continued delivering her grand and eloquent speeches on stage.

Lu Hao's heart sank.

He nudged Zhang Deyi beside him, "Old Zhang, what brings Fang Ruoyun here too?"

Zhang Deyi's face showed a hint of awe. "Today's banquet was organized by the Fang family."

Lu Hao suddenly realized that this was the Fang family's territory, so it wasn't surprising that he had run into this plague god.

"But Lu, you actually know Fang Ruoyun," Zhang Deyi then lowered his voice and chuckled, "If you could get in touch with her, it would be a huge boost to your company!"

Lu Hao gave a forced smile and didn't say anything more.

They were more than just acquaintances; they were mortal enemies.

As the speeches on stage drew to a close and the atmosphere of the banquet reached its peak, Lu Hao lost the will to stay any longer.

All he wanted to do now was get home; Xiao Xiyue's plan was still waiting for him to work on.

He whispered an apology to Zhang Deyi, saying he couldn't hold his liquor, and then turned to slip away through the side door of the banquet hall.

Just as his hand touched the doorknob, a figure in a waiter's uniform emerged from behind him, grabbed his arm, and said respectfully, "Mr. Lu, our General Manager Fang invites you in."

Lu Hao frowned; this woman was indeed going to cause him trouble.

"Sorry, I don't have time." Lu Hao shook off the waiter's hand, opened the door, and walked towards the elevator.

He had just pressed the down button on the elevator when a female voice, tinged with a hint of mockery and a touch of icy coldness, rang out behind him.

"Lu Hao, you've gotten too big for your britches after hooking up with Xiao Xiyue? You even dare to disrespect me?"

Lu Hao didn't turn around. The sound of high heels behind him grew louder and louder until it stopped behind him.

"Fang Ruoyun, we have nothing to talk about."

"Is that so?"

Fang Ruoyun walked around to his front, her tall figure blocking him from the elevator.

She leaned against the marble wall, arms crossed, a playful smile on her red lips. "I'm getting more and more curious about you now."

Lu Hao glanced at him. "Curiosity killed the cat."

As soon as he finished speaking, the elevator door next to him slid open with a "ding," and Lu Hao stepped inside without any hesitation.

Fang Ruoyun looked at his indifferent profile, but instead of getting angry, she covered her mouth and chuckled. Then she took long strides and followed him inside before the elevator doors closed.

Lu Hao turned his head to one side, staring at the elevator wall, ignoring her completely.

Fang Ruoyun, however, wouldn't let him off the hook, scrutinizing him with great interest. "I'm really curious, even though you're with Xiao Xiyue, Su Yu still hasn't given up on you."

"What do you mean?" Lu Hao suddenly turned his head, staring sharply at her.

Fang Ruoyun curled her red lips into a smile, took two steps forward, and pressed the tip of her high heel against his leather shoe.

Lu Hao instinctively stepped back, his back against the elevator wall, with nowhere left to retreat.

The woman's unique perfume scent filled his nostrils, and Fang Ruoyun pressed herself against him, her hands braced against the wall on either side of his face.

Her breath was sweet as orchids, her eyes icy: "What is it about you, you bastard, that makes that stupid woman Su Yu persuade Gu Yunfeng to risk a complete falling out with my Fang family just to protect you?"

Lu Hao's pupils dilated.

No wonder things have been calm for the past month or so, and Fang Ruoyun hasn't made any underhanded moves. It turns out that Su Yu asked Gu Yunfeng to put pressure on her from behind!

"You should ask Su Yu that, not me," Lu Hao forced himself to calm down.

"Hehehe..." Fang Ruoyun laughed heartily, her chest heaving. "But that's not important now. Tell me, if I were to openly and honestly... snatch you away from Xiao Xiyue, what kind of expression would she have? It would be quite a sight, wouldn't it?"

The more she spoke, the closer her face got, her warm breath brushing against Lu Hao's lips.

"Ding!"

The elevator doors opened with a click, and we arrived at the first floor.

"You're crazy!" Lu Hao shoved her away, causing Fang Ruoyun to stumble.

After saying that, Lu Hao ignored Fang Ruoyun and walked straight out of the elevator, his steps quick.

In the empty and quiet underground parking lot, the crisp sound of high heels followed closely behind, echoing between the pillars.

Lu Hao knew that the crazy woman had caught up with him.

He found his Santana, opened the door, and got into the driver's seat.

Just as he was about to lock the door, the passenger door was pulled open from the outside, and Fang Ruoyun's fiery red figure sat down without any hesitation.

"Fang Ruoyun!" Lu Hao finally couldn't contain his anger. He turned and glared at her. "Put away your unrealistic ideas! If we're going to play, let's compete fairly in the business world!"

"Hehe..." Fang Ruoyun smiled calmly, "Business is business, and life is life. We need to manage both, and make sure both are strong, right?"

"Let me tell you, that idea you just had will never come true in this lifetime!"

"Don't be so sure of yourself," Fang Ruoyun turned to him, looking at him with interest. "Whether it can be achieved or not, we'll only know after trying. In terms of looks and family background, in what way is Fang Ruoyun inferior to Xiao Xiyue?"

"You're nowhere near as good as her," Lu Hao said coldly. "In my eyes, you're not even worth a single hair on her head."

The insulting words did not anger Fang Ruoyun.

Her smile deepened. "I heard that Xiyue Clothing is currently preparing an event with a traditional Chinese style theme, and you wrote the proposal."

Lu Hao felt a chill run down his spine, but his face remained impassive.

This woman is quite well-informed.

Is she bringing this up now to issue a challenge?

Seeing that he didn't answer, Fang Ruoyun continued, "Tell me, if I were to try it out and have Yunyou Company plan a similar event for me, given Yunyou's capabilities... tsk tsk, if my company's sales don't surpass Xiao Xiyue's, who do you think would take the blame?"

Lu Hao's pupils suddenly contracted, and an unnamed rage surged into his brain.

He suddenly leaned forward and grabbed Fang Ruoyun by the neck!

"Don't even think about making a move on Lin Ran."

Fang Ruoyun, whose throat was being choked, did not struggle. Her fair face quickly turned red due to lack of oxygen, and she was even smiling.

"Heh...heh...you...you're scared..."

"If you dare drag unrelated people into our business," Lu Hao's fingers tightened, his eyes fierce, "the worst that can happen is we both die! I'm just a worthless person anyway, I can't afford to lose!"

"Promise me...one condition..." Fang Ruoyun managed to squeeze out a few words, "I...will...not cause trouble for Yunyou..."

Lu Hao frowned, looking at the woman in front of him who had begun to roll her eyes. The hand that was gripping her neck finally loosened a little.

"What are the conditions?"

"Cough...cough cough!" Fang Ruoyun coughed violently, greedily inhaling the fresh air, and it took her a long time to recover.

She touched the bright red finger mark on her neck, looked at him with seductive eyes, and said, word by word:

"Come to my villa the night after tomorrow. You know where it is."