Chapter 94

Liu Qimeng listened to Qin Yi's introduction and looked at Ye Fang with a smile that was not quite a smile. Of course, she knew this guy.

That night at the hotel, Qin Yi had taken all the blame onto himself.

But as they became friends later, Qin Yi didn't hide it from her and revealed that Ye Fang was the one who started it all. After all, he had accidentally saved Liu Qimeng once, and since the person involved was also a bit grateful to him for pulling her back from the brink, he couldn't take all the credit.

At this moment, looking at Ye Fang, Liu Qimeng felt a bit hesitant, unsure of how to approach this guy.

While she was still hesitating, Ye Fang walked up with a gentlemanly demeanor and gave a smile that Qin Yi and the others found quite annoying, "Liu Qimeng, you might have heard of me. Yes, I uploaded that video. This time, coming here, the tourism project for the small farm is secondary. The main reason is to apologize to you in person. I didn't think much back then, and I don't know how to make up for the hurt I caused you. If slapping me a couple of times can make you feel better, I'll take it with a smile."

Out of respect for Susa, Ye Fang spoke in English, so Susa was a bit puzzled, not knowing what kind of entanglement they had that required such a formal apology from China.

However, puzzled as she was, Susa wouldn't ask about it; she didn't want to be so nosy.

Compared to Susa's confusion, Qin Yi and the three brothers were shocked. Having lived in the same room for four years, they knew Ye Fang's personality well. They never expected this guy, who was always laughing and joking, to act so gentlemanly and say such a thing!

He had never been so enthusiastic about any girl before! The three of them exchanged glances and nodded slightly: something was up!

But now wasn't the time to think about it. They would ask him later when the women weren't around.

Liu Qimeng was also a bit embarrassed by his words. She didn't really have any grudges, and since he had come to apologize, it was better to let it go.

Thinking this, she waved her hand generously and smiled, "Forget it, let's not bring up the past."

Hearing this, Ye Fang was secretly delighted. It seemed he had passed this hurdle. Feeling relieved, his playful nature came out again, "Of course, of course. I washed my face several times this morning, so you don't have to worry about getting your hands dirty. Just give me a couple of slaps to let off some steam!"

Saying this, he turned his face and leaned in, as if waiting to be hit.

Love really does make people act foolishly, even though it was currently just one-sided!

Everyone laughed at his antics. Qin Yi, fearing he might go too far, pushed his clean face to the side, "Alright, alright, let's put the past behind us. Let's start fresh."

They had planned to arrange for the three of them to stay in the main house, but Susa and Liu Qimeng were there, and Fang Yue and Wang Xixi felt it might be inconvenient, so they insisted on staying in the guest rooms. Ye Fang, with some ulterior motives, wanted to stay in the main house.

But they couldn't let the two of them stay alone in the guest rooms, so he had to go with them to choose a room. This made Ye Fang feel very chivalrous, after all, he was putting his friends first, even neglecting the chance to pursue a beautiful girl!

Angela and Becky had already run to their rooms to open their gifts, while Susa and Liu Qimeng went to prepare ice cream and desserts. There was a party in the evening, and they needed to prepare a lot.

Qin Yi led the three to the guest rooms. Ye Fang was about to pick a good room when Qin Yi suddenly pulled him to the sofa. Just as he was about to ask why, he saw the three of them staring at him curiously. He touched his face, wondering if he had suddenly become handsome, when Qin Yi spoke, "Third, do you like Liu Qimeng?"

Fang Yue and Wang Xixi surrounded Ye Fang, teasing him, "Yeah, yeah, come clean. Your reaction just now was strange, we all saw it!"

"Confess and you'll be treated leniently, resist and you'll be punished!"

Ye Fang, thinking it was something else, leaned back on the sofa and laughed, "I admit, I do have some feelings for her. I even wanted to stay in the main house to be closer to her, but you guys ruined it!"

"Closer? Can you get any closer than Yi Zi?" Fang Yue and Wang Xixi gloated, scaring Ye Fang.

"Wait! Fourth, you don't like her too, do you?" Ye Fang sat up straight, grabbed Qin Yi, and stared at him nervously.

At this, Qin Yi was a bit stunned, not understanding why the blame had shifted to him!

Seeing Qin Yi's stunned silence, Ye Fang thought he had hit the mark and immediately looked distressed, "Fourth, you have Susa! Look at Susa, she's gentle, virtuous, mature, and steady. You said she's in finance, which makes her a perfect match for you! What does Liu Qimeng have? She's just a recent graduate, far inferior to Susa. Don't like her, stick with Susa!"

Qin Yi, hearing this, was speechless. His intention in having Susa stay was to make the ranch lively for Angela and to have her help manage the finances, not for any romantic reasons!

But the way they were talking made it seem like he had some ulterior motive!

However, Susa was indeed as they described, gentle, virtuous, mature, and steady. Qin Yi quickly shook his head to clear his mind and returned to the topic at hand.

"I don't like Liu Qimeng. She's just working here. And Susa and I are just friends, don't make things awkward."

Hearing this, Ye Fang breathed a sigh of relief. Now he could pursue her without worry!

As for the part about Susa being a friend, Ye Fang and the others nodded indifferently. Friends were friends, and couples often started as friends.

Sigh, they were worried this emotionally challenged guy might miss his chance! Thinking about the four years of ambiguous entanglement in college, the three of them shook their heads in exasperation.

At this moment, Qin Yi glanced at Ye Fang and slowly said, "I remember someone saying Liu Qimeng is far inferior to Susa. Who said that? I think Liu Qimeng would be very interested in this, and she might even be interested in the person who said it!"

Saying this, he gave Ye Fang a mischievous look, making him freeze, then he put on a pitiful face and looked at Qin Yi pleadingly, "Bro, you're my real bro! Master Qin! Please, for the sake of my future happiness, show some mercy and let me off the hook!"

Ye Fang drew out his words, making a sobbing and pitiful face, which gave Qin Yi and the others goosebumps!

Qin Yi rubbed his arms and quickly interrupted him, "Alright, alright, I give up. Go pick a room and rest."

Seeing the three retreat, Ye Fang triumphantly slung his backpack and confidently went to choose a room.

After arranging the rooms and letting them rest, Qin Yi returned to the main house to start cooking.

In the kitchen, seeing the busy Susa, he remembered Ye Fang's words and was momentarily lost in thought.

"What's wrong? Did you arrange everything for Ye and the others?" Susa, seeing him standing at the kitchen door, smiled and asked.

"Oh, nothing. They're resting in their rooms. I came back to cook," Qin Yi shook his head, trying to shake off some thoughts. He walked into the kitchen and started cooking, not noticing Susa's slightly flushed face or her moment of tension.

But the seed had been planted. Whether it would sprout and bear fruit depended on how life unfolded.

Since they were all close, and they were used to Qin Yi's cooking, he didn't fuss too much and just cooked as he pleased.

After cooking, the animals playing in the vegetable garden returned. When Ye Fang and the others came over, there was another round of introductions. McGee's large frame, even for the playful Ye Fang, was a bit intimidating, but after some adjustment and seeing McGee's gentle demeanor, the fear gradually subsided.

As for Teddy, everyone wanted to hold him. The eagles, being majestic and powerful, were also very popular, especially among the men, who admired their grandeur!

But the current eagles were far from majestic!

Qin Yi worked hard and prepared sweet and sour ribs, sweet and sour fish, braised eggplant, stir-fried pork with green peppers, cold dishes like beef and cucumber, and other dishes like tofu, black fungus, and mushrooms. He finished with a duck soup. These were all home-style dishes; after all, Qin Yi had been a poor guy for over twenty years and couldn't prepare a high-end banquet.

Fortunately, the food was delicious, and everyone enjoyed it.

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