a surge of power that rapidly escalated. With a single stride, he ascended to the realm of True Immortals."Haha, finally successful!"Ye Bufan's heart surged with joy. In just about ten days since arri...After that kiss, both of them stopped in their tracks.

Her face was flushed like a blooming flower, so red it seemed as if blood would drip from it at any moment. Her expression radiated shyness and embarrassment.

I wasn't lying just now, it truly was her first kiss, and she initiated it.

Ye Bufan reached out and wiped his cheek, which had just been kissed. He asked helplessly, "Say it, why are you in such a hurry to make me your boyfriend What do you want"

“I… I… it’s nothing, I just like you, I fell in love with you at first sight.”

Hua Ru Yu seemed a little ashamed, speaking with her head down, not daring to look at his eyes.

"Do you think I'd believe that"

"I'll ask again, what do you want"

"Actually, I could have guessed that even without you saying it. You want to use me as a shield, don't you"

"I'm guessing," Ye Bufan said, "but I don't understand. Since you want a shield, why didn't you just use that kid earlier Why me"

“He’s no good!” Hua Ru Yu said angrily, “My father insists on me marrying a Japanese man, so I hate all Japanese people. I get angry just seeing them.”

"If you don't like it, just tell your father clearly, why make such a fuss"

“Can you explain it clearly If you can, I won't come.” Hua Ru Yu said with a huff, “Whatever I say my father doesn’t listen to. He even pretends it’s for my own good, forcing me to marry that scoundrel.”

Ye Bufan shook his head slightly. It seemed to be another marriage between prominent families. These young ladies from influential families appeared glamorous on a daily basis, but at critical moments, they were unable to control their own futures.

But this kind of thing is entirely a family matter, and there's nothing I can do about it.

Hua Ru Yu once again grabbed Ye Bu Fan's arm: "Little Brother, just do this for me, okay Just say you're my boyfriend, then my father won't force me anymore."

"You're oversimplifying things. If your father has made up his mind, it won't matter if you have a boyfriend."

Ye Bufan was telling the truth. If it were an ordinary family, this method might have some effect, but for a large family, it wouldn't work at all.

"How would we know unless we try, Xiao Fan gege Please just help me this once. I truly dislike that guy and don't want to marry in Bangbangguo."

"My dad is waiting for me outside the airport. When we go out, just say that I'm your boyfriend."

Hua Ru Yu pulled Ye Bu Fan's arm, her face full of pleading.

"Alright, I'll help you this once, but just this once. After that, I don't care what happens."

Out of kindness for being fellow Chinese, Ye Bufan decided to help this girl.

"That's great, Xiao Fan gege, thank you."

Hua Ru Yu was happily preparing to give Ye Bu Fan another kiss, but he dodged her all of a sudden.

"I can't come anymore. We agreed to just pretend. I don't sell myself."

"Hua Ru Yu pouted, unhappy. 'It's not like I get any benefit from letting people kiss me. Other people would kill to have that chance!'"

"Come on, Miss. Let's get out of here."

Ye Bufan said, and walked towards the airport exit again. Hua Ruyu hurried to follow behind him. When they walked out of the airport, she took his arm again, just like a loving couple.

Outside the door, a black extended Lincoln stood here. A middle-aged man of about forty or fifty stood under the car, his demeanor solemn and powerful emanating from his entire being.

Behind him stood a gray-haired old man, looking at the man with utmost respect.

"Lao Zhang, is it time for the plane"

A middle-aged man asked.

"We've been here for a while now, but Miss hasn't come out yet," the old man known as Lao Zhang said. "Master, is it possible that Miss is resisting this marriage and that's why she hasn't come over"

"It's impossible, I know Yuren. Although she can be mischievous sometimes, she would never disobey me."

His words dripped with immense confidence. He was Hua Manlou, the head of the Hua family in Jiangzhe, and also the most renowned first-rate expert in Jiangzhe, a powerhouse at the late stage of the Heavenly Rank.

"Master, that one seems to be the young mistress..."

Lao Zhang's words were cut short as he saw not only Hua Ru Yu but also Ye Bufan standing beside her.

Miss was here for her betrothal, but now she's warmly holding the hand of a young man. What this means is self-evident.

But he's just a butler, it wouldn't be appropriate for him to say much about this sort of thing. Everything is handled by the master of the house.

Hua Manlou also noticed the unusual situation before him, his expression becoming incredibly gloomy.

Huaru Yu, upon seeing her father, trembled involuntarily with fear. However, she still mustered the courage to step forward and say, "Father, I'm here!"

Huamanlou's expression was as gloomy as water, his sharp gaze fixed on Ye Bufan: "Who is he"

"Dad, let me introduce you to my boyfriend, Lin Bufan. Little Fan, this is my father."

Huā rú yǔ introduced the two people, but Yè bù fán just glanced at Huā mǎn lóu without any expression.

He had no fondness for this kind of family arrangement where his daughter's marriage was used as a bargaining chip, and he didn't consider the other family's background to be anything special. Naturally, he wasn't bothered to offer any greetings.

He is only here because of the agreement they just made, otherwise he wouldn't even bother with someone like this.

As rain, come to me.

Hua Man Lou's voice was cold and laced with anger. Hua Ru Yu, though reluctant, eventually let go of Ye Bu Fan's arm and walked to her father's side.

"Young man, you are not worthy of my daughter. Stay away from her in the future."

Hua Manlou's sharp gaze fell once again on Ye Bufan, brimming with a threatening undertone.

"There's no way around it, your daughter insisted on making me her boyfriend." Ye Bufan paused and continued, "I think when it comes to marriage, you should respect your daughter's opinion and not trade her happiness for the benefits of your family."

Huo Manlou suddenly flew into a rage: "Boy, are you teaching me how to do things"

"She is your daughter, and that's all I have to say. You can interpret it however you like."

Ye Bufan didn't bother saying anything more, and directly turned his head to walk away.

"Stop right there, you little brat! How dare you lecture an elder like me!"

Huo Manlou was seething with anger. He always considered himself superior to others and had a reputation for being uncompromising. To his shock, his daughter had brought this young man who dared to speak to him in such a manner.

While Ye Bufan ignored him completely, he walked straight out of the airport and hailed a taxi before driving away.

Fuming with rage and nowhere to vent it, he turned his head to look at Huaruyu beside him.

"What a mess! Is this the man you chose"

Hua Ru Yu pouted and said, "What's wrong I just like him, I don't like that stinky guy you mentioned."

"Be quiet! When did it become your business to decide about my marriage!"

Hua Manlou said angrily, “I’m your father, could I possibly harm you”

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