Chapter 129: The Threat

In the afternoon, Yang Fan went to the Women's Academy Second Courtyard, a high-end residential complex where Wu Qian used to live. Ever since a murder occurred there, many residents had sold their homes. Wealthy people tend to avoid such places, but Yang Fan was the one buying up these properties. The conditions were still quite good—after all, it was a luxury community with a park nearby, offering a pleasant environment.

For security, Yang Fan had deployed all his puppets here, especially his lethal weapon, Wang Yong, along with several puppets he had previously sent for redemption.

When Yang Fan arrived, the girls were lined up in the large square of the park, organized by classes: performers, broadcasters, models. This group, if they went out, would undoubtedly astonish an era.

The main instructors here were professionals Yang Fan had hired at high salaries from specialized schools. Every other night, a group would come to the Women’s Academy to study.

No men were allowed inside—this was a protective measure to help them reform sincerely.

Li Shuwei agreed with this policy. “If we treat them the old way, how is this any different from the original redemption?”

“Principal Dai!” Yang Fan called out.

“Mr. Yang, you’re here,” Principal Dai greeted him.

Yang Fan nodded, noticing the fear still lingering in the girls’ eyes—they were afraid of him.

“It’s the New Year. I came to visit them, hoping they can wash away their sins soon.”

“They will, Mr. Yang. Look, we’ve formed the Bianhua Girls’ Troupe—eight groups that can perform collectively or independently!” Principal Dai smiled.

“That’s a good idea. Managing them as groups makes it easier.”

“Exactly!” Principal Dai beamed. She felt satisfied holding such an important position here.

“I’ll be on a business trip in a few days. I’m counting on you to take care of things. If anything comes up, just contact Haoyu.”

“Don’t worry about that. I guarantee we’ll train them into the most perfect girl group. The money earned can also help the children at Women’s Academy First Courtyard live better lives.”

Yang Fan smiled, watching the formation for a while longer before leaving with Lin Ruo and Liu Haoyu.

In the car, he video-called his parents and younger sister. They had hired a tutor for his sister, but she remained playful. Despite the tutor, her grades even declined, which shocked Yang Fan.

At home, everything was normal. His father had taken over a construction crew, allowing Yang Fan to feel at ease. A fresh start for the New Year.

“Lin Ruo, now that it’s New Year, be nicer to me!” Yang Fan said after hanging up.

“Am I not nice enough to you? When you go partying, I always turn a blind eye. Otherwise, I’d drag you home in the middle of the night!” she replied.

“That’s good, but I meant something else,” he said.

“What do you mean?”

“Never mind, better not say it or you’ll get mad again.” Yang Fan decided not to tease her—she was sensitive about that.

“You’re such a fool. Still dreaming of sharing the same bed?”

“Every man dreams!” Yang Fan pouted. “Especially with beauties like you and Lin Xi—twins no less.”

“Keep dreaming then,” Lin Ruo said.

Yang Fan laughed and shook his head. Shamelessness is invincible; he finally left her speechless.

“By the way, your birthday is coming. I’m planning a spectacular gift!”

“Give it to my sister instead. If you have time to flatter me, be nicer to Lin Xi!”

“Yours is yours, Lin Xi’s is Lin Xi’s—they’re different!” Yang Fan said.

“I don’t need anything.”

“I need to give it to you! Maybe you’ll be so moved you’ll give it back to me!” Yang Fan teased.

“Keep dreaming. How many girls do you have around you? If you weren’t after me, would you even care?” Lin Ruo said flatly.

“I told you, what I can’t have only makes my heart beat faster. How about we go have some drinks, and you get drunk…”

“Do you think I’d get drunk?” Lin Ruo scoffed.

“You won’t fake it? Anyway, after you’re drunk, you won’t remember what happens the next day!”

“How shameless you are! You’re really scheming to win me over!” Lin Ruo sighed.

Ahead was a café; Lin Ruo stopped the car.

“Sis, I said drinks!”

“First, sober you up. Stop dreaming all day. Was last night a dream you haven’t woken from?” Lin Ruo parked the car.

Yang Fan got out.

It was a couples’ café, filled with soft music and couples sitting close, radiating intimacy.

Yang Fan sat gloomily in a corner, facing four cups of coffee Lin Ruo had ordered. After drinking these, sleep would be impossible tonight!

“Sis, I still want to sleep later!”

“Wake you up! So you stop dreaming and, after drinking all this coffee, can go write self-reflection!”

“What should I write? That I think about Lin Ruo all day?” Yang Fan blinked hard.

“Write that you’ll treat Lin Xi well!”

“Tch!” Yang Fan pouted. Frustrated, he downed a cup—his expression instantly twisted from the bitterness. No sugar added!

Lin Ruo was cold, making him such a fool every day.

“Sis, can I ask you a very private question?”

“Just that I’m pregnant? Yes!”

“Whose?”

“Mind your own business! I’ll find someone tomorrow to have the baby with and end your hopes!”

Yang Fan was shocked, immediately sitting beside Lin Ruo. “Sis, you wouldn’t dare. Really!”

“Go back to your seat!”

Yang Fan was stunned but obeyed.

“Really, don’t be impulsive!”

Yang Fan almost cried. How could she be like this?

Lin Ruo didn’t want to talk to him.

“You can’t cheat on me!”

“Who cheated on you?” Lin Ruo kicked him under the table and said, “Tell me, besides you, with which man have I ever been close? Don’t think I’m like you. If you also mess with your boss, then you’d really have multiple wives.”

“You tell me, how did I end up loving you…”

Lin Ruo suddenly paused, anger surging. She was truly furious with Yang Fan, to the point of revealing her innermost feelings.

Yang Fan dared not provoke her further and drank his coffee quietly. Only the music echoed.

“I’m going to watch you closely. The idea of you having a child with someone else terrifies me!” Yang Fan said anxiously.

“Fine, watch away! Just don’t get in my way when you go partying!” Lin Ruo said calmly.

Yang Fan received a call from Huo Xinxin, telling him the SWAT team was assembling tomorrow. Yang Fan was frustrated; even the New Year holiday wasn’t a proper rest.

“Hope you manage to win over your boss soon!”

“I want to move you instead—and put a diamond ring on your finger myself.”

“Don’t say such nonsense to me again!”