Reborn in 2006, I met Mr. Zhou from the past.

Sure enough, as soon as the topic was changed, Zhang Xinrui perked up again: "He had a friend invite him to soak in the hot springs here, but when he got here he found out that there was a privately organized chrysanthemum exhibition, so he came to take a look."

Su Fengnan thought to herself, "Don't private events require invitations to get in? Zhang Wenhao must have used connections to bring Zhang Xinrui in."

"I've prepared several swimsuits for soaking in the hot springs!" Zhang Xinrui said, pulling on Su Fengnan's arm. "Why don't you come with us?"

Zhang Xinrui's overly familiar manner caught Su Fengnan off guard. Just as she was about to refuse, Zhang Wenhao walked over and sat down opposite them without a word.

"Xiao Rui, so you've come here."

Zhang Xinrui pouted, "Brother, I'm hungry. When are we going to have lunch?"

Zhang Wenhao looked at Su Fengnan and said, "I felt like you looked familiar earlier. I didn't expect to run into you here. It's lunchtime now, why don't you join us?"

"No need, I came with a friend, and I'm waiting for him."

"Why don't you invite your friends along? I should have thanked you properly last time. Since we're meeting again, let me do my best to be a good host." Zhang Wenhao was a little nervous, afraid that Su Fengnan would refuse again.

Su Fengnan was conflicted. She lowered her head and struggled for a few seconds before finally making a decision.

She looked at Zhang Wenhao and said, "Let's skip the meal. Brother Zhang, I came out with a friend, and we have other things to do. Maybe next time."

"Why don't we wait for your friend to come back, have lunch together, and then go to the hot springs!" Zhang Xinrui said, pulling Su Fengnan along.

"This..." Su Fengnan really wasn't good at refusing people, and for a moment she didn't know what to do.

Seeing that his sister was even more enthusiastic than him, Zhang Wenhao felt relieved. He especially wanted to know more about Su Fengnan. When he saw Xinrui and Su Fengnan sitting together earlier, he thought he was seeing things. After coming over to confirm that it was real, he felt inexplicably happy.

Today, Su Fengnan was exceptionally gentle and beautiful, seemingly radiating an air of scholarly refinement that drew people in and made them want to get closer to her and understand her. Zhang Wenhao had observed her for a long time when they last met at the coffee shop. When he saw the melancholy in Su Fengnan's peach blossom eyes, he was deeply attracted. He was very curious as to why such a young girl would have such an expression in her eyes.

"Su Fengnan, there's no time like the present, let me treat you to a meal today! At least let me express my gratitude to you, otherwise you'll leave again, and who knows when we'll meet again next time." Zhang Xinrui leaned over and took Su Fengnan's arm, as if pleading.

"Sigh, is this girl really that outgoing?" Su Fengnan thought to herself, but on the surface she only reluctantly agreed, "Then let's wait for my friend to come back and see what he wants."

"Okay, I'll talk to her when she gets back!"

As long as Su Fengnan agrees, everything else is negotiable. Zhang Xinrui was determined to treat Su Fengnan to a meal today before letting her leave.

……

Meanwhile, Zhou Chenyu's business negotiations went very smoothly. The two chatted amiably, and the middle-aged man sitting opposite him was overjoyed, unable to resist praising, "Boss Zhou is young and promising; a truly formidable young man! I hope we can have a pleasant collaboration!"

"We've come at a good time, and we have to thank Director Liang for his support. If we don't have wine, then let's have tea instead. It's a pleasure working together!"

Zhou Chenyu raised her teacup and clinked it against the man opposite her.

"Alright, now that the cooperation has been reached, I won't stay any longer. Please feel free to communicate if there are any progresses." Director Liang finished his tea, put down his cup, and stood up.

Zhou Chenyu also quickly stood up: "We don't have time today, but we must have a meal together another day."

"Haha, okay then."

After watching Director Liang's car drive away, Zhou Chenyu hurried towards the villa. He had been out for almost an hour and thought the young girl must be getting impatient, especially since she was hungry.

When he returned to the rest area, he saw that Su Fengnan had two more people with her—a man and a woman, who were chatting happily.

He hadn't even gotten close when Su Fengnan saw him. Although she had been listening to Zhang Wenhao speak, she was also keeping an eye out for when Zhou Chenyu would return.

"My friend is back." Su Fengnan stood up and looked at Zhou Chenyu, a faint smile on her lips.

When Zhou Chenyu saw that the little girl had noticed him, the corners of his mouth turned up and he walked towards her.

"Where is it?"

Zhang Xinrui also stood up and followed Su Fengnan's gaze. She didn't see any girls walking over, but two handsome men walked by one after the other.

"Su Fengnan, your friend isn't a man, is he?" Zhang Xinrui asked softly in Su Fengnan's ear without turning her head.

As soon as she finished asking the question, Zhou Chenyu and Zhao Chuan stopped in front of them.

"Brother Zhou, you're back." Seeing Zhou Chenyu, Su Fengnan finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Zhang Wenhao turned and saw Zhou Chenyu as Su Fengnan stood up, his eyes narrowing slightly. He also stood up, glanced at Zhou Chenyu with an inscrutable expression, and then fixed his gaze on Su Fengnan.

"Is this the friend you've been waiting for?"

Su Fengnan met Zhang Wenhao's gaze and nodded in response, "Mm."

"Nannan, are these two your friends?" Zhou Chenyu asked.

Nan Nan.

Su Fengnan was stunned by the affectionate address, her heartbeat suddenly became irregular, and she didn't react for a moment.

Upon hearing the name "Nan Nan," Zhang Wenhao and Zhang Xinrui wondered what their relationship was.

Su Fengnan's momentary daze gave Zhang Xinrui the opportunity to speak first.

"This handsome brother, Su Fengnan, is my savior! She saved me last time, and I haven't had a chance to thank her yet. We happened to run into her today, and I wanted to invite her to dinner. She said she has to wait for her friend to come back before she can come with us."

Zhou Chenyu glanced back and forth between Zhang Xinrui and Su Fengnan. Even though Zhang Xinrui was very beautiful, the kind of beauty that was both grand and flamboyant, he didn't give her a second look.

He only looked at Su Fengnan, his tone sounding gentle, but the aura he exuded was in no way weak, and he was even a little jealous. He had originally planned to spend an afternoon alone with the girl, but now two troublemakers had come along. How could he not be angry?

"Does Nan Nan want to go out to eat with them?"

Su Fengnan snapped out of her daze, steadied herself, and quickly explained, "No, Brother Zhou, I wanted to wait for you to come back before making a decision."

Zhang Wenhao, who was standing next to Su Fengnan and also sensed the oppressive aura emanating from Zhou Chenyu, took the initiative to reach out and break the strange atmosphere.

"Hello, I am Zhang Wenhao, Zhang Xinrui's brother."

Zhou Chenyu glanced at Zhang Wenhao but didn't reach out.

Zhang Wenhao withdrew his hand, showing no embarrassment whatsoever, and said calmly, "We just wanted to express our gratitude to Su Fengnan. We happened to run into her and wanted to invite her to dinner. Since you're with Su Fengnan, please do us the honor."

Zhang Wenhao was no less imposing than Zhou Chenyu. During their eye contact, Zhou Chenyu sensed a hint of probing and hostility in the other's gaze.

Zhou Chenyu scoffed.

Then he turned to Su Fengnan, his expression gentle: "If Nannan wants to go, I'll go with you; if you don't want to go, we'll go back."

Being called "Nannan" repeatedly made Su Fengnan feel a little uncomfortable, and she started to feel slightly flustered, unsure of what to do with her hands and feet. Quickly thinking, she said, "Wait a minute, I'm going to the restroom."

After saying that, she turned and ran away, as if something was chasing her.