After my divorce, I started to have good luck

"Do you guys want to come along?"

Chen Feng said, looking at the four women with him, especially Hong Xiaodan and Liu Ying.

In his heart, he didn't want them to go along. The reason was simple: such private gatherings usually involved bringing along people you trust, and Liu Ying had just recently connected with him, while Hong Xiaodan was merely an ordinary friend.

However, since Tao Yaoyang had already suggested that everyone goes together, he couldn't openly express that they shouldn't go.

If they chose not to go on their own, it would be fine.

As it turned out, Hong Xiaodan was the first to cheerfully say, "Of course we'll go together. Where is Wenhua Inn?"

And since Hong Xiaodan decided to go, Liu Ying naturally had no reason not to go, so she smiled and nodded, "I'm going too."

Alright then! Let's all go together.

Wenhua Inn was the place Tao Yaoyang had taken them to last time, a private restaurant or rather a private club, located in historical buildings by East Lake.

Originally a prince's mansion, a standard historical building, not open to the public, yet somehow someone managed to open a restaurant and private club there.

First-time visitors Liu Ying and Hong Xiaodan were both amazed.

This prince's mansion was located by a well-known tourist attraction near East Lake, only a few dozen meters away from it—a designated heritage site. They really didn't expect a secret restaurant to be operating inside. Even Liu Ying, who had studied abroad, and Hong Xiaodan, a true wealthy beauty, had never been to such a place.

In the private room, after everyone had ordered their dishes, the host, Tao Yaoyang, began to talk about everything under the sun. He was very eloquent and amusing, casually bringing up interesting stories from the entertainment industry or history, making the women frequently laugh. The atmosphere was very harmonious.

Soon, dish after dish was served, and everyone praised the food endlessly.

As they were nearly done eating, a small celebrity, Zhu Xiaoqian, who was beside Tao Yaoyang, stood up to toast Chen Feng. She was indeed a minor celebrity, around the third tier, often playing maids or the third or fourth female lead in TV dramas—somewhat known but never famous.

Anyone who had watched a few dramas would find her familiar, but it was hard to remember her name or any role she played.

Toasting Chen Feng was, of course, expected. After all, Chen Feng was a big sponsor, about to have his own film company, and planning to invest in TV dramas. Making herself known to him now might lead to a role in the future.

As Tao Yaoyang's new girlfriend, she had this privilege, so Chen Feng was polite and clinked glasses with her.

Tao Yaoyang also smiled and said to Chen Feng, "Chen Feng, once you acquire the film company, if there are any suitable roles, consider our Xiaoqian."

"No problem," Chen Feng readily agreed. Of course, he had to give face. Anyway, if he planned to invest in films, he would need supporting actresses, and Zhu Xiaoqian had acted in quite a few shows already.

"Thank you, Brother Feng! Let me toast you again, you can do as you please!"

Zhu Xiaoqian was very happy, quickly refilling her glass with wine and drinking it all at once, showing her sincerity.

This time, Chen Feng didn't drink with her, just took a light sip from his glass and smiled, saying, "Since you were brought here by Brother Tao, I'll definitely give face. If you want to thank someone, thank Brother Tao properly."

Tao Yaoyang laughed heartily, "Did you hear that? If you want to thank someone, thank me. Got it?"

He said it so openly that none of the women found him crude; instead, they saw him as bold and uninhibited, following up with laughter.

Zhu Xiaoqian feigned shyness, gave Tao Yaoyang a playful look, leaned against him, and cuddled up to him for a while.

After that, the atmosphere improved further—even Hong Xiaodan, one of the "outsider members," talked more.

After finishing the meal, they stepped out to find the city lights aglow. They strolled along East Lake for another half-hour before parting ways to head home.

On the way back, by proximity, they first dropped off Sun and Wu and Hong Xiaodan at Red Villa Bay, then continued driving to take Liu Ying home.

Watching Chen Feng drive away, Hong Xiaodan immediately turned to Sun and Wu, asking, "What's the deal with this Liu Ying? Is she really just Chen Feng's college classmate?"

This question had been on Hong Xiaodan's mind for a long time.

Wu Mengting countered, "What do you think?"

"She can't possibly be having an affair with Chen Feng, can she? Aren't you guys bothered?" Hong Xiaodan asked, both angry and jealous.

Men like Chen Feng, who are playboys, she would typically dismiss, but as the saying goes, the harder to get, the harder it is to let go. Besides, looking at it another way, the fact that so many beautiful and outstanding women surrounded Chen Feng just highlighted his allure and prominence.

Attractive men, just like attractive women, naturally attract a lot of attention from the opposite sex.

But the more women surrounded Chen Feng, the more frustrated and jealous she felt.

Wu Mengting indifferently said, "Why should we be bothered? It seems like you're the one who's quite bothered. I think it's unnecessary. With your excellent conditions, there's no need to cling to my brother. My brother is outstanding, but the world is large, and there are many even better than him. I advise you to give up on him as soon as possible."

Hong Xiaodan replied testily, "Why don't you listen to your own advice? Here you are, clinging onto him under the guise of being a foster sister, without any official status. I think it's really not worth it for you."

Wu Mengting wasn't angry; instead, she smiled and shook her head, saying, "I'm different from you."

"How are you different?" Hong Xiaodan retorted, unconvinced.

"That's a secret between me and my brother, no need for you to know."

Hong Xiaodan scoffed disdainfully and quickly walked through the gates of Red Villa Bay in a huff.

Seeing this, Wu Mengting pouted indifferently and said to Sun Xiaorui, "Who does she think she is? Without any relation to my brother, still wanting to ask questions here and there."

Sun Xiaorui forced a smile, changed the subject, "Let's go, let's head back and tidy up."

Wu Mengting nodded, then walked alongside him into the gate, and after covering some distance, she couldn't help but say, "You don't have to worry. My brother is just playing around with Liu Ying."

Hearing this made Sun Xiaorui's heart ache; she thought to herself, he treats Liu Ying as just a plaything, so how can I be anything different?

This matter with Liu Ying made her feel a kindred spirit of loss, realizing she was merely a mistress kept by Chen Feng, or even just a plaything, to be discarded once he grew tired of her. She couldn't truly be happy about it.

And Wu Mengting, naturally, wasn't too happy either. Though she knew Chen Feng's attitude towards Liu Ying, knowing Liu Ying couldn't tie down Chen Feng, the fact that he found another woman still made it hard for her to be cheerful.

The two women, each lost in their own thoughts, walked back silently to No. 8 Villa.

Meanwhile, as Chen Feng drove Liu Ying home, on the way, Liu Ying asked a lot of questions about Tao Yaoyang. After hearing that No. 8 Villa originally belonged to Tao Yaoyang and learning about his background, especially his father's status, Liu Ying was undeniably amazed.