Having escaped from Cheng Yunqi's entanglement, Flower Yan and Hu Er found themselves seated in a picturesque tea house nestled in the beautiful mountains.

The air was fresh with the scent of earth, trees, and flowers, as they sat at an open-air stone table, sipping freshly brewed tea made from mountain spring water. They gazed out at the cityscape below, framed by lush green trees, like a serene painting.

In such a tranquil setting, Flower Yan and Hu Er felt unexpectedly cheerful. Even Hu Er couldn't help but marvel, "This place is truly a haven for wellness."

Savoring her tea, Flower Yan couldn't help but think that a pot of tea here cost over a thousand yuan. If one wanted to choose a stone table with the most beautiful views from all directions, the price would triple.

The owner claimed to prioritize the comfort of the guests, dispelling any notion of seeking something special. However, how could guests with bulging wallets truly appreciate the owner's intentions? Comfort was paramount, and money was never an issue. Despite the high prices, guests could stay as long as they pleased without being rushed, and the tea and snacks provided were top-notch, making it worth every penny.

"This place is indeed wonderful," Flower Yan smiled, feeling particularly moved by Hu Er's innocent remarks.

Suddenly, Hu Er's phone rang. Glancing at the caller ID, he stood up and apologized to Flower Yan, "Excuse me, Miss Flower Yan, I need to take this call."

Flower Yan nodded understandingly, thinking that it must be a call from Hu Li. She couldn't help but smile at the thought of Hu Li's childlike behavior on the phone earlier.

"Hu Da, does the master have new instructions?"

"No, I just wanted to ask if you were the one who called the master just now."

Hu Er looked puzzled. "Yes, it was me. Why? Is the master upset?"

"Did you say anything to upset the master?"

"No, I just mentioned finding the pocket watch the master lost. But the master seemed fine at the time." Suddenly, Hu Er realized something and continued, "Oh, the master also talked to Miss Flower Yan afterwards. Could it be that they had an argument?"

"I knew it had something to do with Miss Flower Yan. I dare not ask for details, but is Miss Flower Yan in a bad mood?"

"No, she's in a particularly good mood. We're currently enjoying tea at a quaint tea house in the mountains."

"You certainly know how to enjoy yourself. But the master threw his phone after the call and has been locked in his office ever since, causing concern."

Hu Er's earlier good mood vanished instantly. Furrowing his brow, he pondered silently. After a few seconds, he spoke up, "It's up to us to resolve this. I'll ask Miss Flower Yan to call the master back."

Hu Da hastily interjected, "Is that wise? What if Miss Flower Yan becomes upset later? If the master finds out, we'll be in trouble."

"It shouldn't be, Miss Flower Yan doesn't usually get angry." Hu Er muttered to himself. He had been with Flower Yan every day and had come to understand a bit about her. She never wasted her energy on being angry with irrelevant people. If she was provoked, she would deal with it on the spot if possible, or keep it in mind and address it later when the opportunity arose.

Just like with Cheng Yunqi's matter. When she found out that Cheng Yunqi was the daughter of the Cheng family in Changle City, there was deep disgust and resentment in her eyes. But in the blink of an eye, she calmed down. She speculated that it was only a matter of time before the Cheng family made a mistake in her hands. It was just a matter of time.

And although Miss Flower Yan didn't regard the master as an object of admiration, she didn't seem to dislike him either. So asking Miss Flower Yan to make a phone call to the master to give him some advice should be completely feasible. The only downside was that he would suffer for a few days afterwards.

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"Well, go ask Miss Flower Yan if she agrees. If she does, call my phone, and I'll give our master a surprise."

Hu Er thought it was a great idea, but when he stood in front of Flower Yan, he didn't know how to start. "What's wrong with Hu Er?"

"Oh, I'll just say it directly. Flower Yan, I have a favor to ask you. The master locked himself in his office for some reason. Hu Da is extremely worried and doesn't know what to do. I was hoping you could persuade the master."

"Was it Hu Da who called just now?"

"Yes."

"Is your master angry because of my phone call?"

"Hu Da said so." Hu Er looked at Flower Yan cautiously. It seemed like he was walking through a minefield, afraid that any misstep would trigger an explosion. Flower Yan found it amusing and exasperating at the same time. She thought to herself that she wasn't scary-looking at all, and usually she joked around with Hu Er like friends. Why was he so afraid of her?

But it seemed like Hu Li might indeed be upset because of what she said earlier. "Okay."

"Then wait a moment..." With a positive response, Hu Er quickly called Hu Da.

"Master... Master?" Hu Da mustered up the courage to call out to the office. After several calls went unanswered, Hu Da became increasingly anxious. Finally, seeing that no one was passing by, he said, "It's Miss Flower Yan on the phone..."

After a few more moments of silence in the office, there was finally a response. Hu Da felt relieved and smiled. He thought to himself that only Flower Yan could influence the master. He didn't know what had happened between them, but he hoped it would soon pass.

"Come in!" Hu Li washed his face in the bedroom and tidied up before letting Hu Da in. Taking the phone, Hu Da left, and then he said, "You..."

"I'm apologizing to you. I shouldn't have joked like that earlier..."

"Flower Yan..." Hu Li had many things he wanted to say, but he didn't dare to speak lightly. He felt conflicted and could only remain silent at the moment.

"You can come to Seaside City again, and I'll treat you to dinner!" Flower Yan was also affected by the silence on the phone and didn't know what else to say, so she blurted out.

"Okay, good." Hu Li felt especially warm and sweet upon hearing these words, even though this sweetness was one-sided. Unconsciously, he imagined that having dinner with Flower Yan would be especially enjoyable.

"Then take care of yourself. I'm hanging up."

"Okay..." Hu Li instinctively agreed, and as he heard the click of the phone hanging up, he felt a sudden sense of loneliness. After a deep breath, he muttered to himself, "No rush, just a few more nights, and I'll be able to see her."

Rubbing his hungry stomach, Hu Li called Hu Da in to prepare a meal for him. Hu Da was secretly delighted that the master's mood had improved and hurriedly went to prepare. Hu Li himself didn't waste this bit of free time and focused on handling a few more documents and making a few phone calls.

As Hu Da entered with several men and women carrying dishes, he saw Hu Li still working and felt sorry for his master. But he restrained himself from saying anything and only whispered, "Master, the meal is ready."

Hu Li paused for a moment with the pen in his hand, then said, "Put it on the small table."

Putting down his pen and sitting at the small table, Hu Li inadvertently touched Hu Da's warm fingers as he took the chopsticks from him. His body stiffened for a moment, his eyes closed gently for half a second, and then he resumed eating without showing any expression.

Back at the hotel, Cheng Yunqi had just sat down when she received a call from Cheng Jie. As soon as she answered the phone, she was scolded by Cheng Jie. Cheng Jie

"After her divorce, she met him. I don't know the specifics of how they met. And do you really think that the affairs of Gao Ruching's company would change because of a friend's words? He's an old fox. Don't think he's easy to deal with just because he smiles kindly most of the time."

"Brother, you have to help me get revenge. I never thought that after a few years of not seeing each other, the former lamb has turned into a wolf. Brother, say something, will you help your sister?"

"Do you still have the mood for revenge? Do you know that I called Shang Guanning today and nobody answered? When I went to his company to see him, his secretary directly stopped me from meeting him. Would those people dare to do this without Shang Guanning's instructions?"

"Has he replaced someone...? It must be those cunning foxes deliberately making things difficult, not informing Shang Guanning."

"Then why, after so many days of your return, hasn't he come to see you even once? And I don't think you've called him either, have you?"

"I... I..."

"What 'I'? Dad knows about today's incident. If something similar happens again and Dad hears about it, be careful, Dad will immediately arrange for you to get married. And immediately call Shang Guanning, tell him I'm inviting him to dinner."

"Okay, brother. What about Flower Yan? Are you just letting her off like this?" Cheng Yunqi asked persistently.

"What's the use of not giving up? Gao Ruching treats Flower Yan almost the same as his own children. Do you want me to offend Gao Ruching for your sake? Do you want our Cheng family's reputation to suffer? Don't hope for it. Without Cheng's support behind you, can you still afford luxurious clothes and jewelry? Will those well-dressed men still look at you with respect?"

"So, I won't stop you from pursuing your love life, but you can't ruin Cheng's business plans because of personal matters. Do you understand what I'm saying?"

"I understand... Brother, rest assured, I won't be willful anymore."