Chapter 27: Chapter 27: Ye Fan Starts a Family and Has a ChildBeside Chu Mengyao and Zhao Shiyan, there were quite a few beautifully dressed women. The presence of Ye Fan drew the attention of many women who were curious about his identity and why he appeared before them.

    "Shiyan, who is this gentleman?" A woman asked with a light smile.

    "A friend of Mengyao." Zhao Shiyan explained.

    "What?" The women present were all taken aback to varying degrees, widening their eyes as they looked at Chu Mengyao, then at Ye Fan. As those in the circle knew, Chu Mengyao had a pathological aversion to the opposite sex. They couldn’t understand how Ye Fan could be Chu Mengyao’s friend even if they racked their brains.

    "The sun has risen from the west. Is it spring for the number one beauty?" They marveled in their hearts.

    "Mengyao, you have a boyfriend and didn’t tell us, kept it a secret? We should at least celebrate for you; this is a big event and should be celebrated lavishly." The beauties laughed and teased.

    Chu Mengyao remained calm and said, "Friend is true, but not the boyfriend you think."

    "We didn’t think anything, number one beauty. Your explanation seems like concealment. Why hide? We won’t compete with you." A beauty with an oval face stared intently at Chu Mengyao.

    Chu Mengyao simply kept quiet, understanding that explanations would only make things worse, so she didn’t care how the women saw it.

    "Handsome, this is my card. Call me when you have time, okay?"

    "Handsome, do you have a girlfriend? How about me?"

    "Handsome, where do you work? Can you share your phone number?"

    In an instant, seven or eight women surrounded Ye Fan, all speaking at once, pestering him. These beauties weren’t foolish; Chu Mengyao’s friend couldn’t be just anyone, and naturally, they vied to get acquainted.

    Ye Fan remained unperturbed amidst the women. He didn’t accept the cards presented to him nor revealed any of his identity, just nodded at the women, clearly indicating his desire to keep them at a distance.

    Ye Fan’s demeanor left the women disappointed, each wondering if their charm wasn’t enough or if Ye Fan wasn’t a man. So many beauties eagerly sought his attention, yet how could a normal man be so indifferent?

    "Is he a gentleman like Liu Xia Hui, sitting unwaveringly in a beautiful woman’s lap?" Zhao Shiyan’s eyes sparkled with curiosity as her interest in Ye Fan deepened. She felt he was shrouded in mystery, urging her to explore further.

    "My friend is shy; don’t bother him. He’s already married, with a child in kindergarten, so give up on unrealistic thoughts." Chu Mengyao lied without blushing to help Ye Fan out of the situation. She had anticipated such happenings at the party but felt uneasy seeing him so popular among the women, as if something of hers was being taken away.

    Ye Fan was momentarily taken aback, silently musing, "I’m married? I have a child? How come I didn’t know?"

    He felt bitter but naturally wouldn’t expose Chu Mengyao’s lie.

    "Really?"

    "Would the number one beauty lie?"

    "Alas, what a pity, such a good man; who knows who he’s with."

    The women whispered among themselves, expressing regret.

    "Handsome, can we sit down and chat sometime?"

    The two women who messaged Ji Tian and Meng Hao approached Ye Fan. Taking the opportunity to get close, they stealthily slipped their business cards into Ye Fan’s pocket. They had no qualms about entangling with Ye Fan; being Chu Mengyao’s friend was enough to interest them. Besides, to probe Chu Mengyao, getting close to Ye Fan was necessary. It could also earn them substantial rewards from Ji Tian and Meng Hai—what’s there to lose?

    Ye Fan remained calm and indifferent, unfazed by the women’s words. He didn’t care about the business cards, planning to toss them in an inconspicuous corner later.

    Ye Fan scanned the surroundings, keeping his focus almost entirely on Chu Mengyao, uninterested in the other women.

    Zhang Lu stood out among the beauties, her attractiveness at the top tier, yet the other women voluntarily avoided her, with no one engaging her in conversation.

    "Shameless rogue, quite popular with the ladies." Zhang Lu approached Ye Fan with an unfriendly tone.

    "A bunch of opportunists mistaking me for a wealthy person." Ye Fan clearly understood the intentions of the women who approached him and didn’t retort to Zhang Lu’s accusations.

    "At least you know yourself well." Zhang Lu taunted and then hesitated before saying, "I know you’re a master; keep your eyes open. If someone tries to harm Zhao Shiyan, be quick to help if you can, after all, Zhao Shiyan is Chu Mengyao’s friend."

    She originally didn’t want to speak, but to be safe, she decided to alert Ye Fan.

    "Someone wants to harm Zhao Shiyan? What’s going on?" Ye Fan asked in confusion.

    "It’s confidential, I can’t divulge." Zhang Lu spoke solemnly.

    Since arriving in Huaxia Country, Ye Fan had secretly resolved never to let killing repeat before his eyes. As long as one wasn’t evil, he wouldn’t stand aside. If he didn’t encounter it, fine, but now that he did, he wouldn’t ignore it.

    "Is the information accurate?" Ye Fan asked meaningfully. sea??h thё novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    "Absolutely accurate. The identity of the assailant is uncertain. They could be agents or top assassins." Zhang Lu explained.

    "I’ll keep an eye out, but I have a condition." Ye Fan looked at Zhang Lu.

    "What condition?" Zhang Lu asked, curious.

    Ye Fan earnestly recounted the entire process of how he had friction with Zhang Lu.

    Zhang Lu’s face turned a spectrum of emotions, filled with anger and frustration, inwardly cursing, "You bastard, a brief mention suffices; you detailed it on purpose, didn’t you?"

    Her anger surged, but seeing the seriousness on Ye Fan’s face, she felt extremely aggrieved, almost exploding.

    "Don’t bring up that matter again. I’ve forgotten it and won’t hold it. If you mention it again, we’re not done." Zhang Lu gritted her teeth in fury, glaring as if to devour him.

    "But your expression doesn’t seem like you’ve let it go." Ye Fan was baffled.

    Zhang Lu almost exploded with anger.

    Now she genuinely wondered if Ye Fan was feigning innocence or truly ignorant of a lady’s feelings.

    Chu Mengyao watched their conversation and felt uncomfortable, deciding to walk towards Zhang Lu proactively.