The Rogue Villager Chen Erbao

Wang Yong felt like he was dreaming. His formerly broke roommate had suddenly transformed into a big boss!

"Er Bao, is it really your company?"

Chen Erbao was tempted to say, 'Alright, I'm done pretending. I'm laying my cards on the table.' But his low-key personality wouldn't let him show off. With a faint smile, he picked up a piece of meat and popped it into his mouth. "It's just a small-time operation. We're still a long way off from your family's business!"

"…"

Wang Yong cursed inwardly, 'Motherfucker!'

He'd heard from his dad that the Dream Fantasia mud mask was crushing all other cosmetics on the market, completely dominating the industry!

It was only a matter of time before it surpassed his own family's business.

'Chen Erbao, a country bumpkin from an ordinary family, has this kind of capability?'

Although he didn't want to believe it, Chen Erbao had already admitted it. Wang Yong had no choice but to sit back down, a fawning smile spreading across his face.

"You should've told me sooner, Er Bao! You're really good at keeping secrets… Our family is in real estate. See any opportunities for us to cooperate…?"

"Of course. We can talk about it later."

Chen Erbao had no intention of cooperating with him and was just casually fobbing him off.

Since Bai Ze had left, everyone just picked at their food for a little while longer before heading out one by one.

Wang Yong had originally planned to invite everyone to go sing karaoke, but since neither Zhang Yiyi nor Chen Erbao was going, the others decided to leave as well.

Ultimately, under Wang Yong's resentful gaze, Chen Erbao left with Zhang Yiyi.

Wang Yong had even prepared a grand confession, but seeing how close Zhang Yiyi and Chen Erbao appeared to be, he quietly canceled his plans.

After all, Chen Erbao was a different man now, and Wang Yong didn't want to create bad blood between them. 'It's just a woman!'

He would just have to stomach it!

He made up his mind. He had to find a chance to build a better relationship with Chen Erbao and see if he could get in on the cosmetics business.

After all, the profits were simply too high!

Meanwhile, Chen Erbao and Zhang Yiyi were strolling through the hotel's rear garden.

"What were you and Zhao Hai talking about during dinner? You were being so secretive."

Zhang Yiyi tucked a stray strand of hair behind her ear, revealing her delicate, fair profile.

"Nothing much. I'm planning to open a security company in a week, and I wanted Zhao Hai to introduce me to some retired military instructors. Otherwise, it would be really hard to find the right people on my own."

When Zhang Yiyi heard this, her eyes instantly lit up. "You should have said so earlier! My dad was in the army for over a decade when he was younger. He knows tons of retired veterans! I'll have my dad introduce you to a few—they'll definitely be reliable!"

Chen Erbao was ecstatic.

He had been worried that the people Zhao Hai might introduce would be too young and inexperienced. But since Zhang Yiyi's father had served for over a decade, his network of contacts was bound to be much wider.

"That's perfect! In a week, I'll pay a formal visit to your father. You can help me put in a good word then. I'm prepared to invest tens of millions, so the salaries and benefits will definitely be excellent!"

Zhang Yiyi was taken aback by the figure. "You're incredible, earning so much money at such a young age!"

"I just caught the right wave. When the winds are right, even a pig can fly."

Zhang Yiyi knew he was just being modest. 'Are those waves so easy to catch? Why haven't other people managed to do it, then?'

However, she was a little hesitant. "Coming to my house… would that really be okay?"

'She had never brought a male classmate home before. What if her parents jumped to conclusions? Wouldn't that be incredibly awkward?'

Chen Erbao waved his hand dismissively. "Just explain it to your parents ahead of time. Our relationship is completely platonic, so what's the big deal?"

"Platonic…?"

Hearing this, Zhang Yiyi's face fell. She lowered her head and went quiet.

For a moment, Chen Erbao didn't know what to say either, and an awkward silence fell between them.

A gentle night breeze drifted past, carrying the sweet, refreshing fragrance of the garden's flowers.

The bright, round moon hung against the canopy of the sky, casting a silvery-white glow, as if whispering the secrets of a young woman's heart.

"Er Bao, is it true what Bai Ze said earlier? That all the guys in our class had a crush on me?"

Zhang Yiyi asked, her question pointed.

"You were beautiful in college and had a great personality," Chen Erbao said without hesitation. "It would have been hard for anyone not to like you."

"Does that include you?"

Zhang Yiyi stopped, turning to face Chen Erbao.

"Uhh…"

Chen Erbao licked his lips, not knowing how to answer.

He had planned on just taking a shot tonight, win or lose, but Zhang Yiyi's directness caught him completely off guard.

"I… I guess you could say that."

Although Chen Erbao had plenty of experience in the bedroom, he was a novice when it came to romance. After all, the women in his life had mostly come to him half-reluctantly, half-willingly. He wasn't used to someone being this straightforward.

'Should I just go for it and kiss her?'

'Would that be too forward?'

Chen Erbao began to waver, worried about making the wrong move.

Zhang Yiyi seemed dissatisfied with his answer. "What do you mean, 'I guess you could say that'? It's a simple yes or no! You either like someone or you don't!"

"I do!"

Chen Erbao declared, no longer hesitating, his tone firm and decisive.

"But… back then, I was a nobody. Just an ordinary college student from a poor background, with no money…"

"What's that supposed to mean? Are you calling me a materialistic gold-digger?"

Zhang Yiyi was clearly unhappy.

Chen Erbao grew flustered and started to stammer, "No… I meant… you're wonderful. I wasn't good enough for you back then."

'It was true. A man could lack good looks, he could lack a good physique, but he couldn't lack money.'

'A broke guy doesn't even have the courage to confess.'

'When you're so broke your pockets are cleaner than your face, how can you dare to get a girlfriend?'

'Why had Wang Yong done so well in college, acting so confident and arrogant?'

'Wasn't it just because he had the resources to back it up!'

'And what about me? I was a poor bastard who had to scramble for part-time jobs on the weekend, otherwise I couldn't even cover my living expenses…'

Zhang Yiyi glanced at Chen Erbao, not entirely agreeing with his words. "How could you know if you were good enough without even trying? Besides, you're just as exceptional now. You're better than those second-generation rich kids by a long shot!"

A spark of joy ignited in Chen Erbao's heart. He asked tentatively, "Then… am I good enough for you now?"

Zhang Yiyi lowered her head slightly, her five pale, slender fingers twisting the hem of her clothes. "You're a big boss now. Now… it's me who's not good enough for you…"

Sensing the atmosphere was just right, Chen Erbao bent down and gripped Zhang Yiyi's shoulders with both hands.

Zhang Yiyi shuddered, lifting her head to look nervously into Chen Erbao's eyes.

Chen Erbao's handsome face magnified rapidly in her vision, finally pressing against her lips.

Zhang Yiyi instinctively closed her eyes and curled into Chen Erbao's embrace.

'So soft!'

Chen Erbao praised inwardly as he held Zhang Yiyi, his tongue beginning to probe, trying to part her lips.

With zero experience, Zhang Yiyi clumsily opened her mouth. Before she could prepare, her soft, delicate tongue was captured by his.

His hot, fierce, masculine scent flooded her senses as their bodies pressed flush against each other.

Zhang Yiyi's body went completely soft, as if she'd been electrocuted. She froze on the spot, allowing Chen Erbao to drink in her sweet saliva.

"SLURP, SLURP…"

As Chen Erbao savored the taste, his hands began to move.

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