The Guide to Rising to Power: The Ultimate Schemes of a Green Tea Beauty

Shen Yao quietly raised her eyes and glanced at Xiao Weilin in the corner.

He remained in that position, staring down at the amber liquid swirling in the glass, lost in thought, without glancing at her at all.

Shen Yao snuggled closer into Xiang Yuchuan's warm and reassuring embrace, drawing in the sense of security he provided, while also feeling a little regretful.

I had such a good opportunity in the bathroom just now, why didn't I take the chance to slap that lunatic a few more times? What a waste!

After a while, Shen Yao felt that the act was almost over, so she gently broke free from Xiang Yuchuan's embrace.

She smiled apologetically and shyly at everyone, and said in a soft voice:

"I'm sorry, everyone, I've made a fool of myself. I'm just too timid."

Everyone naturally said it was okay, and some even joked that Miss Shen looked quite cute when she was scared.

The young men exchanged knowing glances, and looking at Shen Yao's face, which appeared even more pitiful after being frightened, a somewhat wicked thought simultaneously arose in their minds:

This beauty seems particularly suited to being "frightened"; that tearful look must have a unique charm...

Thinking of this, the men's eyelids twitched, and they quickly raised their wine glasses to cover their surprise.

The rest of the time passed peacefully.

When the event ended, everyone had a very good impression of Shen Yao and enthusiastically invited her to visit Beijing next time she had the chance.

Before leaving, Qin Fang took advantage of the moment when Xiang Yuchuan went to get the car, and quietly approached Shen Yao, lowering his voice:

"Miss Shen, see you in Beijing next time?"

Shen Yao seemed startled by his bold move, abruptly withdrawing her hand and glancing at him with eyes like a frightened doe, her gaze filled with panic.

Qin Fang was satisfied with her reaction, but pretended to be nonchalant and waved casually at Xiang Yuchuan, who was walking back.

"Let's go, Yuchuan."

After saying that, he put his arm around his female companion and walked away.

Xiao Weilin was even more decisive, simply throwing out two cold words: "I'm leaving."

Xiang Yuchuan was already used to their behavior and didn't mind. He carefully helped Shen Yao fasten her seatbelt and drove her home.

On the way, Xiang Yuchuan drove while turning his head to ask Shen Yao:

"Yaoyao, how are you feeling today? Did my friends scare you?"

Shen Yao leaned back in her chair and said gently, "It's alright, your friends are all very welcoming."

She paused, seemingly hesitant, "It's that Mr. Xiao... he doesn't seem to like me very much?"

Xiang Yuchuan smiled and reached out to ruffle her hair.

"Just ignore him. He's just like that with everyone, it's not targeting you."

Shen Yao obediently hummed in agreement.

Back home, Shen Yao leaned softly against Xiang Yuchuan, muttering, "So tired."

Xiang Yuchuan tenderly carried her into the bathroom and gave her a quick wash. During the wash, she inevitably got a lot of unwanted attention.

Shen Yao reluctantly agreed, and finally collapsed onto the soft bed, pretending to be extremely tired, and quickly fell asleep.

The other side of the city.

Qin Fang was driving, his mind still replaying Shen Yao's beautiful face and graceful figure, when suddenly—

"Bang!!!"

A loud crash came from behind the car, and the huge impact shoved him forward!

"Holy shit!" Qin Fang slammed his forehead against the steering wheel, seeing stars instantly, and warm liquid trickled down his forehead.

"Which idiot is driving?! Do they even know how to drive?!"

He angrily pushed open the car door, clutching his bleeding forehead, wanting to fight the driver of the car behind him.

But when he saw the sports car behind him, which was also badly damaged at the front but still exuded arrogance, and the person slowly getting out of the driver's seat, he was stunned.

Xiao Weilin.

Xiao Weilin's arm also appeared to be cut by broken glass and was bleeding.

But he didn't care at all. With a cigarette between his fingers, he leaned against the car door expressionlessly, coldly watching Qin Fang, who was covered in blood and furious.

Qin Fang looked at the two luxury cars that were almost totaled, and then at Xiao Weilin's ridiculous appearance, and was so angry that he laughed.

He didn't bother to cover his wound anymore, letting the blood flow freely. Leaning against his dilapidated car, he smirked mockingly.

"Xiao Weilin, are you crazy? On drugs? You hit me with your car in the middle of the night? What did I do to offend you?"

Xiao Weilin took a drag of his cigarette, slowly exhaling a smoke ring. Amidst the swirling smoke, his voice was as calm as if he were simply remarking on the pleasant weather.

"I'll give you a good jolt to clear your head."

Qin Fang was utterly baffled and furious:

"I'm perfectly sober! What stupid thing have I done to deserve you risking your life to run me over?!"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Weilin chuckled as if he had heard something amusing.

He stared at Qin Fang: "Stay away from Shen Yao. If you're even remotely smart."

Qin Fang's pupils constricted sharply, and he almost laughed in anger:

"Damn it, just for this? Just for this little thing? Xiao Weilin, you've really gone mad! Is this worth you running me over with your car in the middle of the night?!"

He pointed to the bloodstains on his forehead, feeling a surge of anger rising to his head.

"Didn't you realize she was doing it on purpose?" Xiao Weilin's eyes were sinister, his words icy cold. "From the very first time we met, she was acting."

Qin Fang waved his hand dismissively, even retorting with a hint of excitement:

"So what if it was intentional? That's what I love most about her. Wei Lin, she's so beautiful, and I'm not just talking about her looks. Don't you think so?"

"She's the most captivating and charismatic woman I've ever met. She seems delicate, but she's got a sharp edge. I'm only happy if she has something in mind. Whatever she wants, I can give it to her, and I'm happy to!"

Qin Fang seemed to have glimpsed something strange about Xiao Weilin:

"You can't expect such a smart and beautiful girl to be completely celibate and without desires, can you?"

Xiao Weilin didn't say anything more, but just looked at him with the same look he had when he saw a dead man.

Qin Fang was thoroughly annoyed by his attitude and, too lazy to waste any more words, pulled out his phone, dialed the police, and yelled into the phone:

"Hello! Police? I'm reporting a serious traffic accident on the Outer Ring East Road. Someone is driving dangerously and deliberately causing the accident. Yes! It was intentional. The perpetrator is on the scene right now. Please come quickly!"

After Qin Fang called the police, he looked at Xiao Weilin defiantly, only to find that the other man was still in the same deadpan state, leaning against the broken car smoking, not even bothering to lift his eyelids, seemingly not caring at all about Qin Fang's act of calling the police.

He was even more annoyed, so he took out a cigarette, lit it, took a deep drag, and stared at Xiao Weilin through the swirling smoke, his tone filled with a stubborn determination:

"Xiao Weilin, let me tell you, if I, Qin Fang, set my sights on Shen Yao, I will definitely get her."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Weilin finally raised his eyelids.

He scoffed, his tone dripping with sarcasm and disdain: "Spineless, want to be a jerk? Go ahead. Mr. Qin Fang has an addiction to being someone's mistress, am I supposed to stop him?"

"You!" Qin Fang's temple throbbed with a vein, and blood seeped from his wound again.

But he seemed to have figured something out, gave a strange smile, and suddenly took a step closer to Xiao Weilin.

"Mr. Xiao Weilin, you'd better pray to the gods and Buddhas to protect yourself from worldly desires for the rest of your life."

"Otherwise, with your character, who knows who will be punished for being a mistress in the future!"

These words struck a dark spot without warning.

Suddenly, Shen Yao's face flashed before Xiao Weilin's eyes.

This momentary lapse in concentration caused his gaze to darken, and he immediately retorted sarcastically.

"It seems that Mr. Qin Fang not only has unusual hobbies, but he can also make his curses sound so fresh and unconventional."

Qin Fang was about to utter a curse when he was abruptly cut off by a sharp, piercing siren that grew louder as it approached.

The alternating red and blue police lights shattered the tranquility of the night and temporarily froze the imminent conflict.

Several police cars quickly arrived at the scene and surrounded the two luxury cars that were completely wrecked and the two young men who looked like troublemakers.

Upon seeing the situation and observing the two men's clothing and demeanor, the police immediately understood the situation.

Sigh, it's those rich and idle ancestors causing trouble again.

"What happened? Who called the police?" a leading officer asked, frowning.

Qin Fang immediately pointed at Xiao Weilin and blurted out, "Officer! He! He was driving recklessly! He deliberately crashed into my car!"

Xiao Weilin didn't even bother to explain; he simply stubbed out his cigarette with a blank expression.

The police officer looked at the scene, then at the two men who were clearly injured but didn't seem to care, and sighed inwardly.

These kinds of cases are the most troublesome, as both parties have complex backgrounds, and in the end, they are mostly settled through mediation.

He said in a businesslike manner, "Gentlemen, please come back to the station with us to make a statement and clarify the matter."

Without a word, Xiao Weilin walked straight to the police car. Qin Fang also snorted coldly, covered his forehead, and followed.

Thus, a bizarre scene unfolded in the police station late at night.

Two young men, dressed in expensive clothes and with outstanding demeanor, but both bruised, sat on two chairs.

One had a gloomy face and closed his eyes to rest, while the other had his legs crossed and was impatiently shaking his foot. There were two cups of hot water that the police had poured for him next to him.

The air was filled with the silent smell of gunpowder.

The police officer taking the statement was in a real bind, with both sides sticking to their own version of events.

Qin Fang insisted that Xiao Weilin deliberately caused the car accident and drove recklessly.

Xiao Weilin remained silent, only responding coldly with "an accident" when pressed.

The police tried to mediate: "Gentlemen, it's the middle of the night, and it's nothing serious, just a minor scratch. Why don't you settle this privately? As for compensation..."

Qin Fang immediately interrupted: "Negotiation? Impossible. This is premeditated murder, and it must be dealt with according to the law."

Xiao Weilin finally opened his eyes, gave Qin Fang a cold glance, and his eyes seemed to say, "Continue."

The police were in a real bind, knowing that this matter couldn't be resolved easily.

We can only follow the procedure: detain the person first, and then contact their family or lawyer at dawn to handle the matter.

When Shen Yao returned home, she gently traced the name "Qin Fang" on her notebook with her fingertips, drawing a smooth circle.

He likes women who appear gentle on the surface but have sharp edges on the inside.

This preference was almost clearly written in his keenly interested eyes.

She is not afraid of being seen through.

The most skillful disguise is precisely the one that makes the other person believe that they have seen through your disguise.

Only in this way can she lower some of their guard, make them think that she is nothing special, and then she can continue to get closer and see each person clearly.

The pen tip moved slightly, hovering silently above the three characters "Xiao Weilin".

Shen Yao did not immediately put pen to paper, but quietly examined the paper, her eyes growing deeper.

His reaction was completely different, even bizarre.

Each time, she could feel his gaze, always with her;

However, if she makes the slightest gesture or attempts to test him, he will immediately unleash sharp hostility.

It was his complicated family background that shaped his suspicious and cold nature, making him indiscriminately wary of anyone who approached him.

Or is this hostility not generalized, but simply because—she is Shen Yao?

There is too little information and too many variables.

After a moment's hesitation, she finally carefully drew a clear question mark next to the name "Xiao Weilin".