Most of the local wealthy people had become members of the Four Seas International Golf Club.

The membership fee was relatively low, and the scenery was even better.

Besides golfing, there was horseback riding, afternoon tea, spa treatments, mahjong—everything one could want. People came and went every day.

Over these past few days, quite a few people had seen Nong Qingying, and some even remembered her as the young daughter-in-law of the Xue family from Hong Kong.

One thing led to another.

The news slowly spread. The top-tier circles were small; gossip couldn't be hidden.

Hearing this, Su Yehao's face instantly froze.

Auntie Two was fanning the flames, her schemes running deep. Seeing his expression, she thought she had succeeded in splashing the dirty water onto Master Su.

The reason she brought this up was to incite Su Yehao to cause trouble, preferably dragging Tang Old Ma into it, in an effort to join forces and repel the enemy.

However, the way things unfolded quickly exceeded Auntie Two's expectations.

"...So you already knew? The most dangerous place is the safest, huh? That really isn't reliable."

Su Yehao took a deep breath, choosing honesty as the best policy.

Then he said, "Alright, it was my arrangement. Miss Nong and I are kindred spirits; we unexpectedly became friends. She came to Casino for a temporary stay to relax, liked the scenery of the seaside villa, so I helped arrange it. That's all there is to it, please don't misunderstand."

"..."

Auntie Two was a bit dazed.

The old man was fine, but the young one jumped out too?

As someone who had been around the block, Auntie Two looked at Su Yehao speechlessly, assuming she understood the secret behind his recent frequent absences from home.

Truly a biological son, not one of them was worry-free...

His little secret had been exposed.

Su Yehao was a little flustered—just a little.

He'd already experienced the grand scene in the Lisboa Hotel room when the incident first occurred.

With social awkwardness...

Practice makes perfect.

No big deal, skill comes from familiarity...

His old man's superstitions were easy to deal with.

Su Yehao believed that as a fellow man, he could understand him.

In reality, Su's father already knew about this.

He stubbornly gritted his teeth, not mentioning a single word, truly understanding of his precious son.

The poor club manager was docked two months' salary at once. He'd thought he could avoid offending either side, but his cleverness had backfired.

The one he truly had to worry about was his mother.

Tang Old Ma was too assertive. Moreover, she and Nong Qingying's "fake" mother-in-law, Auntie Hua, were best friends. Once they found out, they'd likely choose to intervene, smashing the mandarin ducks with a club.

Su Yehao was like a dead pig unafraid of boiling water, but he couldn't figure out what Nong Qingying was thinking.

He'd finally managed to lure the little wild fish into the pond, and Su Yehao was unwilling to sit still and wait for any possibility of disruption.

Since Auntie Two could hear rumors, it was hard to guarantee that his mother, with her astonishingly wide network, wouldn't accidentally find out something.

Therefore...

Nong Qingying, who had just settled down, moved again.

Su Yehao spent a day personally selecting a house located at the southernmost tip of Taipa Island, nestled against the mountain with a view of the water, offering a wide field of vision.

He didn't even blink at the monthly rent of twenty thousand yuan. He even took a special leave of absence from school to personally help Nong Qingying pack her luggage.

Serious, focused, and diligently working, Su Yehao, knowing he was in the wrong for having collected the rent in advance, didn't let Nong Qingying lift a finger.

On the seventh.

Inside the villa at the Four Seas International Golf Club.

Su Yehao pulled open a drawer and found socks, bras, and other items, colorful and fashionable.

Turning to look at Nong Qingying, he saw that the girl was standing there with a smile on her face, enjoying Su Yehao's guilty conscience. With her shrewdness and intelligence, she could easily guess the reason why Su Yehao had come unannounced, persuading her to move.

At this moment.

Su Yehao asked, "Are you going to pack these things in the cabinet?"

"Oh, so you can be shy too? This old lady is tired and doesn't want to move." Nong Qingying held a glass of red wine. When she was free, she liked to have a few sips.

This was exactly what Su Yehao wanted.

While packing, he looked around, muttering things like "Wow" and "I can't tell."

Even Nong Qingying's face was thick enough, she couldn't help but laugh a little when she heard it. There was also a tiny, strange feeling hidden deep inside, and she stood in the doorway of the cloakroom without moving.

There was a huge difference between a pure boy and a playboy.

As the latter, Su Yehao could guess Nong Qingying's emotions, so he specially reassured her, saying:

"I understand. A real man should be responsible and have a sense of responsibility, but now is not the right time. Give me two years, and then it won't be a problem to hold your hand and stand in front of my family. It's not that it can't be done now, it's just unnecessary. You once said that you can't enter my house, and I remember that. I'll help you saw off the threshold then."

Nong Qingying, whose thoughts had been seen through, was quite surprised by this.

Her complicated mood calmed down all at once.

There wasn't a single word of love in those words, but they were more comforting to Nong Qingying than any sweet talk.

The corners of her mouth turned up, her good mood written on her face. She blinked her eyes and asked, "Are you really willing to do that? My reputation isn't very good."

"...It's almost the twenty-first century. Who still believes that stuff? Don't put pressure on yourself."

Su Yehao played the Ultraman card, saying, "In another two or three years, I should be doing pretty well. Besides, I'm the only child in my family. They can't do anything to me. Of course, it would be best if we didn't make things too awkward, but you'll have to suffer a little for now."

Nong Qingying saw him fiddling with her lace fabric and even looking down at the size, so she immediately snatched it away and chuckled with a soft scoff.

She had chosen to pretend to marry into the Xue family in order to earn some extra money.

Only a few people knew about this, and Nong Qingying knew she was in the wrong, especially since she had already received more than her fair share of benefits.

From the surface, it was normal for Su Yehao's mother not to like her, there was nothing unjust about it, and there were gains and losses.

With a bit of petty arrogance.

Nong Qingying told Su Yehao to stand aside and began to pack herself, saying, "Alright, seeing how sincere you are, I forgive you. Where am I going to live next?"

"I've rented a house for you. It's also a villa, and you can see the sea from the courtyard on the first floor. The previous owner was a lonely old woman who moved to a nursing home last month because she felt lonely. I've seen it, and the small garden is exquisite and beautiful. It was just renovated in 1993."

Su Yehao realized that he had survived a disaster, and the little man in his heart was waving his fists.

Flirting with girls really requires effort.

Unlike a certain newly appointed female store manager, Nong Qingying spoke more directly. She nodded and continued, "It's enough that you have this intention. I don't want to stand out and be pointed at again. Your golf course is doing too well. I have to avoid it when I go out for a run, and it's easy to run into people who know me. It's not bad to move to another place."

The meaning of the words was to put Su Yehao at ease.

Understanding this, Su Yehao smiled and said, "Then... what about the projector you bought? The screen still needs to be taken down."

"I don't want it anymore. I'll just buy a new one. The Yahoo stock you recommended to me is really good. It's already earned me nearly three million. When can I sell it?"

Thinking that it might involve some shady details, Nong Qingying subconsciously lowered her voice.

Su Yehao pointed to his lips and said, "Same as usual, pay the interest first. You're leaving soon anyway, and I don't know when I'll be back next time. It's good to leave some good memories."

After pretending to consider it, Nong Qingying replied, "That makes sense..."