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Hearing Qiao Zhenfei speak like that, Qin Fang was truly left speechless.

Whether he was acting as a matchmaker for Lan Yue or serving as a go-between, Qin Fang had no great interest in Li Yuerong, even though she was indeed very beautiful.

He hadn't even settled the issues with the women at home; adding more trouble to his plate was the last thing he needed. He wasn't that foolish.

Of course, if Li Yuerong needed his help, Qin Fang certainly wouldn't refuse. It wasn't for Li Yuerong's sake, but for Lan Yue's, since she was Qiao Zhenfei's mistress.

While Qin Fang might not be so bold as to make promises in other places, it just so happened that Li Yuerong's hometown was also in Ninghai. Although he had never visited that particular county, it didn't stop him from arranging a rescue or even exerting some pressure on the local officials—he had the power to do just that...

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"Rongrong, you really need to think this through. Xiao Qin is so young, and if you get involved with him, not only will your brother's issue be resolved quickly, but your family will also start living a better life... Of course, Sister Lan is just suggesting, you're a good girl, and the decision is still in your hands..."

While Qiao Zhenfei was chatting and drinking with Qin Fang, Lan Yue was whispering to Li Yuerong on the other side. At that moment, Lan Yue truly seemed like a matchmaker.

"I... I'll think about it..."

Li Yuerong was visibly distressed. Lan Yue usually took good care of her, shielding her from many troubles. Being as beautiful as she was, several wealthy men had previously wanted to keep her as a mistress, but she was personally very averse to it... Those men were either older than her father or portly, and just the sight of them disgusted her!

Lan Yue's meaning was clear to Li Yuerong: offer herself to Qin Fang proactively, and all her troubles would be solved, her family's fortunes would be reversed, and life would become much more comfortable.

Compared to those previous suave men, Qin Fang was quite young, just about her age, and although he wasn't shockingly handsome, he certainly wasn't unattractive.

"Don't worry, it's okay even if you don't agree. Since he has already spoken out, Xiao Qin will definitely grant me this favor. I believe it won't be long before he can sort out your brother's issue... Take your time to decide, there's no need to rush..."

Lan Yue let out a light sigh. She was a woman, a beautiful woman. She had once been as self-respecting and proud as Li Yuerong, but society was such a harsh reality, and beauty often brought disasters that could strike at any moment...

Just like the situation with Li Yuerong's brother, it was something she had never expected, but it happened anyway!

Being too beautiful was a problem in itself. It might be better to rely on someone while still young - it could make life completely different, just like in her own case. If she hadn't gotten involved with Qiao Zhenfei, she wouldn't know in which brothel she'd be, suffering at the hands of men...

"Let's go, let's head back..."

After chatting for a bit, Lan Yue took Li Yuerong back with her, only to be surprised to find that Qin Fang had slipped away at some point.

"Third Young Master, where's Xiao Qin?"

Lan Yue was puzzled; they hadn't been gone long, yet Qin Fang had already left.

"He had to leave for something..."

Qiao Zhenfei smiled and handed a check to Li Yuerong, "This is what he left for you. Don't worry about your brother; Qin Fang has arranged everything. It shouldn't take long to get him out..."

Li Yuerong was dumbstruck, looking at the check in her hand with a string of zeros. It wasn't the previously needed half a million, but a full million instead...

"This..."

At that moment, Li Yuerong was really at a loss. She didn't quite understand Qin Fang's intention, and her mind grew even more confused, "Is this considered... keeping me? "

"Just take it quickly and try redeeming your brother with the money..."

Seeing Li Yuerong frozen in place, Qiao Zhenfei made a signal with his eyes, and Lan Yue immediately stuffed the check into Li Yuerong's hand while urging her.

"But..."

Li Yuerong was about to say something but was cut off by Lan Yue, "No buts, saving him is what's important... You don't have to perform tonight. Sister Lan is giving you a day off; go home and rest up early..."

In a daze, Li Yuerong was ushered out of the bar by Lan Yue and helped into a taxi back to her dormitory at school. Only then did she come to her senses, but by that time, it seemed everything was already too late.

"Third Young Master, are we... Isn't this a bit underhanded?"

After Li Yuerong left, Lan Yue muttered with some difficulty, "It's one thing with Rongrong, but with Xiao Qin..."

"Don't worry, we're doing this for Qin Fang's own good, he won't blame us... Hehe! Half a million turned into a million, I bet the girl would find it hard to take the bait now..."

Qiao Zhenfei sneered schemingly!

Qin had indeed left a check behind, but it was only for half a million, just as he said. And as for what Li Yuerong was thinking, he didn't care; it wasn't a significant sum to him.

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