Mr. Song, you have crossed the line.

"It's only a matter of time."

Liang Huolin thought Song Shiyan would deny it or remain silent, but he didn't expect him to admit it directly. It seems he really cares.

He wiped the smile from his lips, his tone becoming more serious, "Your path is not easy."

Song Shiyan naturally knew that this path would not be easy. The two were of vastly different social statuses, their relationship was taboo, and there were also worldly opinions that were obstacles between them. But for him, the biggest obstacle was actually Rong Zheng's feelings.

As long as she agrees, she doesn't need to do anything; he will take care of everything else.

"Which path should I take be the easiest?"

Liang Huolin was slightly taken aback. Indeed, Song Shiyan's journey had been incredibly difficult, but he had still made it to the end. "Then I wish you every success."

Song Shiyan's thin lips curved slightly. "Thank you for your kind words."

Bai Zhi had just reached the entrance of the tea room when she received a message from Liang Huolin: [Dr. Rong is unaware of Yan Ge's feelings yet, so please watch your words.]

She immediately forwarded the message to her small group chat with Lu Sheng and Tao Yao.

Lu Sheng and Tao Yao were shocked when they saw the news and looked at each other in bewilderment.

So Song Shiyan was actually having a crush on someone?

This is just as shocking as the news that he had feelings for his brother's ex-wife!

The aloof and powerful Song Shiyan, who is pursued by countless women in the capital but can never even get a glimpse of, is secretly in love with someone!

Is this what they call "one thing subdues another"?

Rong Zheng walked to the tea table and saw Bai Zhi, Lu Sheng, and Tao Yao standing at the door, staring at each other. "Why aren't you coming in?"

Bai Zhi was the first to snap out of her daze, changing the subject as she walked into the house, "What kind of tea does Dr. Rong like to drink?"

Rong Zheng: "I'm fine with anything."

Tao Yao and Lu Sheng then entered the house.

The four of them sat down around the tea table, drank tea, chatted, and exchanged contact information.

Rong Zheng learned from the conversation that Bai Zhi and Liang Huolin's marriage was a business arrangement. The two had known each other since childhood and could be considered childhood sweethearts.

Lu Sheng is Fu Xingzhou's girlfriend. She is 21 years old and still in college. She is 7 years younger than Fu Xingzhou.

Tao Yao is Zhou Chiyao's number one girlfriend. Zhou Chiyao used to change girlfriends frequently, but since he got together with Tao Yao, he seems to have turned over a new leaf. Tao Yao is three years older than Zhou Chiyao.

"Shall we make some tea and send it over to them?" Bai Zhi said, giving Lu Sheng and Tao Yao a meaningful look.

The three of them were already quite familiar with each other, and they instantly understood that Bai Zhi wanted to create an opportunity for Song Shiyan and Rong Zheng to spend time together.

Lu Sheng immediately said, "I want to watch Xingzhou play cards."

Tao Yao said, "Zhou Chiyao's card skills aren't good, I need to keep an eye on him."

Bai Zhi looked at Rong Zheng and asked, "How about we go watch them play cards?"

"Everyone go. Although Rong Zheng doesn't know how to play cards, it wouldn't be good for her to stay here alone. Okay."

Bai Zhi brewed four cups of tea. "Let's each have a cup."

The four of them each brought a cup of tea to the chess and card room. Bai Zhi, Lu Sheng, and Tao Yao each took their tea to their respective men.

Rong Zheng had no other choice but to walk to Song Shiyan's side and place the tea on the shelf next to him. Each person had a small mobile shelf next to them, which was used by the card players to put tea, personal items and chips.

After serving the tea to Liang Huolin, Bai Zhi moved a chair to Rong Zheng's side, moved the shelf next to Song Shiyan aside, put the chair in, and then pulled Rong Zheng to sit down. "You sit next to Brother Yan and learn. Once you've learned, we can all sit together."

Rong Zheng awkwardly tugged at the corner of her lips, "I know absolutely nothing about this, I'm afraid I won't be able to learn it."

Zhou Chiyao threw out a nine of Wan, looked at Rong Zheng and said, "Dr. Rong, Brother Yan's card skills are top-notch. With him teaching you, I guarantee you'll learn."

Bai Zhi smiled and nodded, then sat down next to Liang Huolin.

Tao Yao and Lu Sheng had already sat down next to Zhou Chiyao and Fu Xingzhou.

Song Shiyan slightly turned his body to the side, allowing Rong Zheng to see the cards in front of him more clearly. He turned to her and asked, "Do you recognize these cards?"

Rong Zheng: "..."

She's not illiterate.

Rong Zheng: "I can read."

Song Shiyan sensed the speechlessness in her words, and his thin lips curled into a faint smile. He gently pushed the three tiles of bamboo (three, four, and five) forward. "That's one set." Then he pushed the three tiles of bamboo (nine) forward. "This also counts as one set. Do you understand?"

Rong Zheng nodded.

Song Shiyan then started talking to her about other things, using the cards in his hand as examples while explaining the rules of the game in a low, slow voice.

Although Rong Zheng doesn't know how to play cards, she is very smart and has a strong learning ability. She is focused and serious when learning, just like when she is learning new academic knowledge.

Liang Huolin and the others didn't urge him, and watched Song Shiyan teach Rong Zheng with a leisurely air.

It should be noted that Song Shiyan has always been averse to women; women can't even get close to him, let alone be taught by him in such a meticulous and patient manner.

It's simply a wonder of the world!

A rare sight indeed.

Shouldn't you take a good look?

Once the rules of the game were explained, we started teaching while playing.

When it was Song Shiyan's turn, he drew a card and asked Rong Zheng, "Where should I put this one?"

Rong Zheng looked intently at the cards in front of Song Shiyan, thought for a moment, and pointed to a spot. "Is it here?"

Song Shiyan pointed to a spot where he had just drawn the mahjong tile. "Here?"

"No." Too far away to point accurately, Rong Zheng moved her chair closer to Song Shiyan, leaned forward, and then pointed precisely to the spot. "It's here."

The woman suddenly moved closer, and her light and pleasant body fragrance instantly filled his nostrils. That captivating scent was like an aphrodisiac, instantly igniting a long-dormant flame within him.

Song Shiyan's Adam's apple bobbed slightly.

Seeing that Song Shiyan hadn't moved, Rong Zheng turned to look at him and realized that she was very close to him. She immediately pulled back from her forward position.

Song Shiyan composed himself and listened to Rong Zheng insert the card, praising her without reservation, "Very clever."

Rong Zheng felt like a student who had just learned a new concept and was praised by the teacher for answering a question correctly. Her initially flustered heart was instantly filled with joy, and the corners of her lips unconsciously curled up.

She then became more serious, and after thinking for two seconds, pointed to another card, "Should I play this one?"

Song Shiyan nodded, "Mm." He then played the card that Rong Zheng had mentioned.

"I won." Fu Xingzhou laid down his tiles, then smiled at Rong Zheng. "Dr. Rong, teach Brother Yan a few more rounds. He won too much tonight; make him give some back."

Zhou Chiyao chimed in, "Exactly, even my underwear is almost inferior to his."

Rong Zheng blushed slightly, feeling a little embarrassed.

Song Shiyan slightly raised his eyelids and looked at Zhou Chiyao coolly, "Watch your words."

Zhou Chiyao thought to himself, "Isn't this something we say all the time? Why can't we say it now that Rong Zheng is here? This is too obvious. It shows that he values ​​women over friends."

However, since this was Rong Zheng's first time playing with them, she couldn't be too casual.

So Zhou Chiyao looked at Rong Zheng and said, "Dr. Rong, we were a bit rough around the edges, please don't mind."

Rong Zheng shook her head. "No."

She actually thought it was good, which meant they didn't treat her like an outsider. She blushed because no man had ever joked like that in front of her before, so she was a little uncomfortable. Also, she had caused Song Shiyan to make a scene.

She looked at Song Shiyan and said, "Did you dial the wrong number?"