The next day was a weekend.

It was a rare pleasant winter day with gentle sunshine and crisp air. You Mingxu declined Luo Yu’s offer to pick her up and took a taxi to the golf course instead. She immediately spotted Luo Yu waiting there alone, without his usual entourage.

Whether this was walking into a dragon’s pool and tiger’s den or stepping into an ambush, she had to face it head-on.

She dressed conservatively today. Luo Yu looked her over twice before saying in an affectionate tone, “You’re always so beautiful.”

You Mingxu admired his ability to lie so blatantly, thinking to herself that she’d finally met someone even more exaggerated than Yin Feng.

They walked side by side into the venue. Jing Ping and Xu Mengshan had arranged for their people to be inside as well, though that went without saying.

Before long, Luo Yu’s hand came to rest on her shoulder.

“Remove it,” You Mingxu said.

“How can you be so distant with me? What will the boss think?” Luo Yu replied.

You Mingxu didn’t shrug him off this time. Fortunately, his hand remained properly placed, just resting lightly without taking advantage.

Both harboring their schemes, they walked toward a corner of the venue. The golf practice range, despite being located in the heart of the city where land was precious, was remarkably spacious. High nets surrounded the area, and quite a few people were already practicing.

Four people were there, all of whom You Mingxu had seen in photographs. Xing Jifu and Huang Long sat chatting at a table, while Xing Yanjun and Guo Feirong were playing golf. Seeing them in person was naturally more vivid than their photos. You Mingxu’s attention was immediately drawn to Xing Jifu, who appeared surprisingly scholarly with long, slightly upturned eyes—he must have been quite handsome in his youth.

Luo Yu brought her over to greet them. “Boss, this is my girlfriend You Mingxu. Mingxu, say hello to Boss Xing.”

“Boss Xing,” You Mingxu greeted him, neither servile nor arrogant.

Xing Jifu nodded, studying her for a moment longer than necessary before asking, “Do you play golf?”

You Mingxu shook her head.

“Let Luo Yu teach you, he’s quite good,” Xing Jifu said. Looking at Luo Yu, he smiled, “You never bring women here, but now that you have, you must take good care of her.”

Luo Yu laughed, “Of course, it was hard enough getting her to date me.”

Xing Jifu smiled, and beside him, Huang Long also smiled with unclear intentions. His gaze lingered on You Mingxu in an uncomfortable way, which she pretended not to notice.

After the greetings, Luo Yu led her to sit at an empty table nearby.

“What would you like to drink?” Luo Yu asked.

“Water,” You Mingxu replied.

Luo Yu ordered a bottle of mineral water and a cocktail from the server. Though You Mingxu felt quite excited internally, she maintained a casual exterior. After all, not everyone had the chance to interact so closely with Kaiyang Group’s core members and their leader. However, she still couldn’t figure out what Luo Yu’s true intentions were, so she decided to play it by ear.

“I wonder…” Luo Yu suddenly chuckled softly, “if involving you in this is right or wrong. But You Mingxu, since you’ve agreed to come with me, you should open your eyes and see what kind of person I am. Give me a chance.”

You Mingxu paused for a moment before saying, “Fine, show me what you’ve got.”

Luo Yu burst out laughing, captivated by the woman’s lazy arrogance that carried a natural allure. It was exactly the kind of attitude that had always fascinated him.

“I’m serious, You Mingxu,” he said. “What else can I do to make you look at me again? I’m laying out everything—my wealth, my brothers—all to spend time with you. Only you could make me do this. You should appreciate my feelings. Don’t just think about using me and being on guard, okay?”

You Mingxu glanced at him but remained silent.

While they were engaging in their battle of wits, to others it appeared as if they were flirting and whispering intimately.

Watching them, Huang Long said to Xing Jifu, “It seems Luo Yu is serious about that female police officer this time. Won’t this be a problem?”

Xing Jifu replied, “He knows his limits.”

Although Huang Long had never liked Luo Yu, he had to admit that this man was more cunning than any of them—how could he possibly be outmaneuvered by a woman?

Huang Long studied You Mingxu again, showing a meaningful smile. “She’s quite good-looking and seems to have some spirit too. Luo Yu, that womanizer.”

Xing Jifu glanced at him. “Who’s the womanizer? You have the nerve to judge a brother’s woman like that! Learn from Luo Yu—find yourself a proper woman and settle down!”

Knowing the boss’s serious attitude toward relationships, Huang Long just chuckled and said no more.

Meanwhile, Xing Yanjun and Guo Feirong finished their game. Guo Feirong joined the boss at the table, but Xing Yanjun walked toward Luo Yu and You Mingxu.

Xing Yanjun was two years younger than Luo Yu. He smiled and nodded at You Mingxu, “Sister-in-law.”

You Mingxu didn’t respond, but Luo Yu laughed and said, “Don’t jump to conclusions, she’s not that yet.”

Xing Yanjun kept smiling as Luo Yu made introductions: “Yanjun, this is You Mingxu. Mingxu, call him Brother Xing.”

“Brother Xing,” You Mingxu said.

Seeing her beauty and poise, along with her straightforward gaze, Xing Yanjun couldn’t help but feel favorably impressed. Among his father’s confidants, Luo Yu was the only highly educated one, and Xing Yanjun had always gotten along best with him. Now, seeing his choice of women, he felt she was quite different from the women Huang Long and Guo Feirong usually associated with. Xing Yanjun thought they made a good match, so he nodded and said, “You two enjoy yourselves, I won’t be a third wheel. Luo Yu, bring You Mingxu out more often, let’s all hang out together. Don’t neglect such a lovely lady by being busy with work all the time.” With a friendly smile at You Mingxu and an encouraging pat on Luo Yu’s shoulder, he went back to playing golf.

You Mingxu hadn’t expected the crown prince to be so warm and refined, unlike his inscrutable father. He seemed to genuinely treat Luo Yu as a brother. However, appearances could be deceiving.

At this point, Luo Yu said, “He’s quite nice. He only manages the real estate and financial businesses and doesn’t touch anything else. You don’t need to waste energy analyzing him.” The last sentence was spoken in a lowered voice, earning him a glance from You Mingxu.

Luo Yu smiled again and said, “Though I didn’t expect him to like you so much. Young Master Xing rarely invites women to join us—he finds it troublesome and usually looks down on people. He thinks you’re different.”

“Of course I am,” You Mingxu replied.

“Indeed, ‘Miss Very Different,’ would you honor me with a game?” Luo Yu stood up.

You Mingxu had never imagined she would be sitting and talking peacefully with Luo Yu, let alone playing golf together. However, under everyone’s watchful eyes, if she wanted to integrate into their small group, she had to participate. She followed Luo Yu to play.

Having never played before, she held the golf club and tried to imitate others’ postures. Luo Yu laughed when he saw this and walked over, saying softly, “Let me teach you.”

He seemed about to stand behind her for hands-on instruction. You Mingxu shuddered in revulsion and said, “Stay where you are. Touch me and I’ll bash your head in.”

Luo Yu had already reached her side, but after looking at her for a moment, he surprisingly didn’t get angry. Instead, he demonstrated with his club in a neutral tone. You Mingxu followed his lead, and when her posture needed correction, Luo Yu would adjust it briefly, his touch quick and professional without taking advantage.

Of course, their standing side by side, seen from others’ perspectives, appeared as an intimate couple whispering sweet nothings to each other.