Chapter 110: Pretending to Be a Boyfriend

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Chen Fang didn’t notice the unusual expression on Xi Yuanyuan’s face; after all, he was just asking for a phone number—it wasn’t a big deal. Xi Yuanyuan narrowed her eyes slightly, danger signals flashing wildly in her mind.

“What do you want her number for?” Xi Yuanyuan’s tone was thick with jealousy.

Yet, she was unaware of it herself.

Chen Fang smiled and replied, “I have some things to discuss with her.”

Xi Yuanyuan thought for a long time but couldn’t imagine what Chen Fang could want from You Nianwei. “You’re not interested in Nianwei, are you?”

That couldn’t be! Chen Fang liked women with ample curves, slim waists, and long legs. You Nianwei had none of those features. Her flat chest was so insignificant that if she took off her clothes, even a chicken might mistake it for millet and peck at it endlessly.

“Interested in her?” Chen Fang chuckled.

That was hardly a joke.

“I’m only asking for a favor; nothing more. I prefer...” Chen Fang tried to describe his preference with words but felt it was too blunt, so he raised his hands and drew a semicircle in the air, hoping Xi Yuanyuan would catch the meaning.

Xi Yuanyuan’s cheeks flushed slightly.

She understood!

It seemed Chen Fang’s tastes hadn’t changed.

However, Xi Yuanyuan was still hesitant. Previously, You Nianwei had asked Chen Fang for his phone number, hoping he could pretend to be her boyfriend to appease her family’s matchmaking efforts. Given You Nianwei’s personality, there was a chance the fake relationship might turn real, which was something Xi Yuanyuan couldn’t accept.

Better to guard against fire, theft, and best friends!

Wise words indeed.

With that thought, Xi Yuanyuan made one last attempt. “What favor? Can I help?”

Chen Fang shook his head. “You’re not the right professional fit; she’s perfect for it.”

Hearing this, Xi Yuanyuan sighed and reluctantly gave Chen Fang You Nianwei’s phone number.

She wanted to say more but realized her position wasn’t appropriate—she wasn’t Chen Fang’s wife nor his girlfriend—so many words got stuck in her throat.

Leaving the company, Chen Fang first called Ji Mei.

Su Murou was finally leaving.

Tomorrow, she would join the Hengdian film crew.

A piece of fantastic news!

After tomorrow’s recording of the Starry Road program, Chen Fang could go straight to Ji Mei’s house without needing to stay at the guesthouse.

Perfect!

The half bottle of tonic he prepared for Ji Mei would finally come in handy.

Tomorrow night!

The battle on Shanghai Bund!

No one was allowed to sleep!!

Back at home, Pang Tong looked puzzled and asked, “Chen Fang, what’s that half bottle you left in the fridge? The color looks flashy, but it tastes just like water.”

“You drank it?” Chen Fang glanced at the coffee table.

The bottle was empty.

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Pang Tong scratched his head embarrassedly. “I was so thirsty after working out, I didn’t pay attention and drank it.”

“You’re done for—that’s rat poison,” Chen Fang whispered.

Pang Tong’s face changed.

He had drunk it all...

Seeing this, Chen Fang chuckled and shook his head. “I’m just teasing you. It’s a sugar-free drink, good for your health after exercising.”

Pang Tong rolled his eyes. “You scared me.”

He smacked his lips. “I still prefer sugary drinks, preferably ice-cold—one gulp and it feels amazing.”

There’s a reason why fat guys are fat.

It’s definitely not the nonsense about gaining weight just by drinking cold water.

Chen Fang took out his phone and dialed You Nianwei’s number in front of Pang Tong.

The phone rang for a long time.

Just as Chen Fang was about to hang up, someone answered.

“Miss You Nianwei, this is...” Chen Fang began.

Before he could finish, a deep male voice came from the other end: “What do you want with Nianwei?”

Chen Fang was momentarily stunned.

Pang Tong perked up his ears.

You Nianwei’s boyfriend?

But the voice was unusually deep.

“I’m a friend of You Nianwei’s, and I need her help with something,” Chen Fang said cautiously, unsure of the man’s relationship to You Nianwei.

“Friend?”

“Nianwei has male friends?”

The man sounded surprised.

Suddenly, Chen Fang heard muffled chatter.

Then the man’s voice returned: “Young man, what’s your name? How do you know Nianwei?”

“My name is Chen Fang. I know You Nianwei through Xi Yuanyuan,” Chen Fang answered honestly.

Unexpectedly, the voice on the other end suddenly grew excited.

The speaker changed to a woman’s voice: “You’re Chen Fang? The Chen Fang from Future Stardom?”

“Chen Fang, do you have a girlfriend?”

“What kind of food do you like?”

“Come visit me sometime. Auntie likes chatting with young people like you.”

The sudden enthusiasm caught them off guard.

Chen Fang glanced at Pang Tong, who was equally baffled.

After hesitating, Chen Fang spoke: “Thank you, Auntie. I’ll definitely visit when I have time. Is Nianwei busy now? I can call again tomorrow.”

The woman on the phone laughed happily: “Nianwei is taking a shower; she’ll be out soon. Wait a moment; I’ll go urge her.”

No sooner had she said that than Chen Fang heard You Nianwei’s voice: “Mom, what are you doing with my phone?”

Then—

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There was a moment of silence on the line.

Finally, You Nianwei took the phone, wiping her hair while jogging upstairs.

In the living room, You Nianwei’s father asked curiously, “Honey, why are you so warm toward this Chen Fang? I heard he’s an orphan—no family, no background, just a nobody.”

“You don’t know anything!” You Nianwei’s mother snorted.

“Always smoking and drinking!” she added.

“Being an orphan is good!” she continued.

“Our daughter marrying him would eliminate mother-in-law and daughter-in-law conflicts right from the start. Besides, Chen Fang is quite capable; he won’t struggle to make money. Nianwei won’t suffer with him.”

“The key is, he’s honest and clean, unlike those rich kids who squander their time and change girlfriends constantly.”

You Nianwei’s father retorted, “How do you know he’s honest and clean?”

“Because he’s poor,” his wife said confidently.

“Poor men are always honest.”

No one expected poverty to be considered a virtue.

Of course, the You family were dining industry magnates.

Chen Fang was just an orphan; they were confident they could control him and ensure their daughter wouldn’t be wronged.

Perhaps Chen Fang could even become a live-in son-in-law.

You Nianwei marrying Chen Fang meant she wouldn’t have to leave home and would fulfill their wish for grandchildren.

Two birds with one stone!

Elsewhere, You Nianwei sat cross-legged on her bed, her clothing loose, revealing large swathes of pale skin. Unfortunately, her flat figure left little to the imagination and failed to excite.

“Chen Fang, you called me?” she asked.

She hadn’t expected Chen Fang to call her first.

Chen Fang put the phone on speaker and placed it on the coffee table so Pang Tong could listen too.

“You Nianwei, sorry to call so late. I have a favor to ask.”

Right from the start, it was a request for help.

You Nianwei had hoped Chen Fang might confess to her.

What a disappointment!

“Go ahead,” she said casually.

Anything involving money was never a problem.

Chen Fang chose his words carefully: “A friend of mine wants to open a mid-to-high-end restaurant but doesn’t know how to decorate or advertise. Could you give some guidance?”

That was it?

You Nianwei had expected something else.

“No problem.”

“But you have to do me a favor too.”

Chen Fang was equally straightforward: “Tell me, and if I can help, I will.”

You Nianwei’s eyes brightened with excitement. “Pretend to be my boyfriend and help me deal with the family’s matchmaking.”

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