A Divine Farmer

C19 – If You Lie To Me

In Chen Yaru’s mind, Wang Changyu was a lost cause. How could such a ruffian suddenly change his ways? There had to be some ulterior motive behind this.

She disregarded him completely and instead, she tightly gripped Zhang Xiaoloong’s arm and guided him inside.

“Is this the new chauffeur Miss Chen has hired?” Wang Changyu, however, lacked any perceptiveness and began to create obstacles for Zhang Xiaoloong.

Chen Yaru was instantly infuriated. This guy hadn’t changed a bit. Nevertheless, she refrained from losing her cool immediately. Instead, she drew closer to Zhang Xiaoloong, wrapping her arm around his intimately. “I’m his chauffeur. I’ll be driving him around.”

Before Wang Changyu could respond, she suddenly rested her head on Zhang Xiaoloong’s shoulder with a contented expression. “But my boyfriend is so handsome. I’d be happy to chauffeur him every day.”

“Alright, let’s not dawdle. Uncle has been waiting for you. He must be getting impatient,” Zhang Xiaoloong quickly interjected, putting an end to this deliberate display of affection.

“Okay then,” Chen Yaru responded coyly, very pleased with Zhang Xiaoloong’s handling of the situation.

The two of them paid no heed to Wang Changyu and walked into the villa together.

As they entered, the villa’s hall was aglow with warm and gentle lighting. Inside, beautiful ladies and gentlemen moved about gracefully. Most of them were couples, and the triad, whether male or female, all wore warm smiles on their faces.

Speaking in hushed tones, Zhang Xiaoloong inched closer, appearing even more affectionate with Chen Yaru. “You’re really going all out with this act, aren’t you?”

“I’m the one taking the risk here. I don’t mind. What are you afraid of?” Chen Yaru confidently replied in a low voice. Suddenly, she glanced at him mischievously. “Oh? Don’t tell me you’ve never been in love before? You’ve never been in such close proximity to girls, have you? If that’s the case… I can give you a chance.”

Zhang Xiaoloong was somewhat speechless. He could sense the suggestion in her words, but he still found it a bit unbelievable. “You don’t really know me, do you? Aren’t you worried I might be a bad guy looking to scam money or sex?”

“If you dare to deceive me…” Chen Yaru halted in her tracks, pretending to be stern. However, she suddenly burst into laughter, her eyes filled with warmth. “I’ll take my chances!”

This was already quite a daring confession, leaving Zhang Xiaoloong somewhat bewildered.

Previously, Lu Xiaoya had also boldly confessed her feelings, but back then, the two of them were already well-acquainted. It was nothing like this foreign beauty who had only met him once but seemed to have already made up her mind about him.

“Lil Ru.”

Just as Zhang Xiaoloong was feeling uneasy, a sudden voice called out Chen Yaru’s name, and he felt as if he had been saved from an awkward situation.

“Dad,” Chen Yaru turned her gaze toward the source of the voice, but she had no intention of releasing Zhang Xiaoloong from her grasp.

Chen Zhaomin, observing his daughter’s intimate gestures, found this young man to possess a certain air of distinction and couldn’t help but be intrigued.

“His name is Zhang Xiaoloong,” Chen Yaru swiftly interjected. “Xiaoloong, meet my father, who happens to be the CEO of Yuanbo.”

“Hello, President Chen. I actually came here to…” Zhang Xiaoloong’s words were cut short.

Chen Yaru’s fair hand covered Zhang Xiaoloong’s mouth. “Xiaoloong means that he came to see me… and, of course, to meet you, too.”

“Oh?” With many years of experience in the business world, Chen Zhaomin detected certain nuances in his daughter’s unusual behavior. “So, Xiaoloong, where are you from?”

“I’m a farmer…” Zhang Xiaoloong’s mouth was once again muffled.

“Xiaoloong is the supervisor at an agricultural company in Yanjing,” Chen Yaru explained.

“An agricultural company in Yanjing? It must be quite sizable and renowned. I’m curious which one it is,” Chen Zhaomin chuckled and inquired further.

“Well,” Zhang Xiaoloong began to speak but was quick to extend his hand, gently removing Chen Yaru’s hand that had covered his mouth. “Actually, I’m just a farmer. I came here to take a look. Miss Chen mentioned that someone was pestering her about whether Yuanbo could customize a glass greenhouse, so she brought me along as a sort of buffer… Aiyo…”

Before she could complete her sentence, Chen Yaru’s petite heel had already crossed over, and she glared angrily at the other person.

In a hushed tone, Chen Zhaomin scolded his daughter, clearly wary of drawing attention from others. He quickly apologized to Zhang Xiaoloong, “I’m sorry, Mr. Zhang. My daughter has a playful nature.”

“No problem at all,” Zhang Xiaoloong responded, sensing the tension in the air. “Actually, Miss Chen is quite kind. She even promised me a discount.”

Chen Yaru covered her face with both hands, too embarrassed to meet her father’s gaze.

Chen Zhaomin found himself torn between laughter and exasperation. His daughter had an uncanny knack for unconventional solutions. She had promised such a thing just to win someone over as an ally, and surprisingly, the young man had accepted her offer.

As he thought about Zhang Xiaoloong, Chen Zhaomin’s opinion of him shifted. He took a closer look at the young man and silently approved.

Despite his daughter’s mischievous nature, she possessed keen discernment. The man before him insisted he was a farmer, yet his demeanor was neither submissive nor arrogant. In fact, he exuded a gracefulness that exceeded many scions of prominent families. He was undoubtedly a promising individual.

Gazing back at his daughter, who seemed reluctant and somewhat spoiled, Chen Zhaomin began to piece things together. He extended an apology to Zhang Xiaoloong and led his daughter away to a quieter spot.

“Xiaoru, do you like this young man?” Chen Zhaomin asked directly.

Chen Yaru was stunned at first, then she lowered her head. “Yes.”

“Haha, my daughter’s taste is indeed very good.” Chen Zhaomin praised.

Chen Yaru’s eyes sparkled with excitement as she turned to her father and exclaimed, “Dad, do you also think he’s amazing? He’s truly exceptional, the best man I’ve ever come across.”

Chen Zhaomin shook his head slightly, expressing concern as he sighed, “Nevertheless, no matter what, you must take the time to truly understand him. You can’t be hasty like this.”

“I’ll definitely get to know him better. Today was just a chance encounter,” Chen Yaru replied, her embarrassment evident as she playfully stuck out her tongue.

“Dad has faith in you and trusts his own judgment. It doesn’t matter whether he’s a high-ranking executive in the company or the farmer he mentioned. Ultimately, we want to ascertain what kind of person he is,” Chen Zhaomin said with gravity. “And, well… Does he have feelings for you too?”

The question hardly needed to be asked. With Chen Yaru’s beauty and Chen Zhaomin’s affluence, numerous suitors would undoubtedly vie for her affection, if not more.

However, after observing Zhang Xiaoloong’s demeanor and attitude earlier, Chen Zhaomin wasn’t entirely sure.

“He’ll definitely like me,” Chen Yaru asserted firmly, her determination evident. “If he doesn’t, I’ll be persistent.”

Chen Zhaomin was left speechless. Since when had his daughter become so resolute? Did she really need to be so persistent to win someone’s heart?

Recognizing his daughter’s unyielding nature, he knew that attempting to dissuade her would be futile. He simply shook his head and headed off to work.

As Chen Yaru was about to return to Zhang Xiaoloong’s side, her expression suddenly froze, and she looked concerned.

The host of the party, Wang Han, emerged, accompanied by a young man who was even more handsome than Wang Changyu.