With Gu Qingcheng’s captivating beauty, any man who sees her can’t help but want to get close, even Count Nick, one of the emperor’s four guardians, is no exception!

This diminutive old man always unconsciously wants to wrap his arm around Gu Qingcheng’s slender waist, but every time, Gu Qingcheng deftly dodges away, never giving Nick any chance.

Regarding this, Lin Fan truly feels some heartache for Gu Qingcheng!

Women are naturally vain contradictions; they always want to attract attention in gatherings filled with heroes, so every party has a lot of women dressed provocatively, intending to catch men’s eyes and become the center of attention.

They want to marry into wealth, to live a life above others, to live a life where money is no object!

But in every woman’s heart, there is also a beautiful inner voice, hoping to find a man who loves her, have an adorable baby, and live a peaceful life.

So to say, a woman’s contradictory mindset makes things damn hard for men!

Gu Qingcheng, in order to expand her overseas market, is doing all she can in a rational manner, but in Lin Fan’s view, this approach is dangerous.

After all, this is France, not Huaxia, and she is not the famous first sister of Yanjing; the people here often have a dark side to their hearts, especially Nick, who is completely ill-intentioned.

Once you catch someone’s eye, people will want to conquer you. If someone wants to conquer you, you can refuse; if someone more powerful comes, you can barely resist, but if someone extremely formidable, incredibly formidable comes, they don’t need to speak much but can conquer you in countless ways, ensuring you have no chance to escape! 𝕗𝗿𝕖𝐞𝐰𝗲𝕓𝐧𝕠𝕧𝗲𝐥.𝚌𝐨𝚖

These aren’t idle boasts; Lin Fan has been wandering the world for many years, and such things are no longer surprising!

"No matter what, I can’t let this woman lose her bottom line and give up herself!"

Lin Fan thought silently, narrowing his eyes, making plans in his heart.

"Count Nick, I hope you can always remain a gentleman."

At this moment, Gu Qingcheng once again dodged Count Nick’s attempt to embrace her slender waist and spoke with a somewhat unfriendly tone.

However, Count Nick acted as if nothing happened, with a refined smile on his unpleasant face, while his tiny eyes continuously swept over Gu Qingcheng’s perfect body!

"In Huaxia, there’s an old saying that says ’Fair lady, gentleman seeks her favor.’ Miss Gu is so beautiful, it’s inevitable for me to have a heart to conquer." Count Nick openly said.

Upon hearing this, Gu Qingcheng’s expression darkened by three shades!

Ever since Gu Qingcheng learned from Deke about everything Lin Fan had done for her, a line had been drawn in her heart, absolutely refusing to let herself fall. Although Gu Qingcheng hadn’t thought of how to face Lin Fan yet, she started gradually resisting other men’s affections, only maintaining business relations!

"Count Nick, thank you for your hospitality, but I think I should be leaving now." Gu Qingcheng said and was about to leave.

However, a dazzling light flashed in Count Nick’s beady eyes, and he grabbed Gu Qingcheng’s delicate hand, not giving her the opportunity to leave.

This is Tyrant’s woman, and if I conquer her... just thinking about it excites Count Nick!

"Count Nick, you’re hurting my hand." Gu Qingcheng’s tone revealed a hint of ice.

"Miss Gu, this is my territory. Wanting to leave without my permission is truly disrespectful to me, isn’t it?" Count Nick threatened full of underlying meaning.

"What do you intend to do?" Gu Qingcheng sternly demanded.

"Since you’re here, why not finish this dance with me, and have a drink with me?" Count Nick’s small eyes flickered with lewd light.

A look of panic crossed Gu Qingcheng’s delicate face, and she thought to herself that she had been tricked, realizing that this banquet was clearly a trap for her.

However, having reached the status of the first sister of Yanjing, Gu Qingcheng has experienced countless occasions; this minor issue does not worry or frighten her. Her face clouded as she said, "Count Nick, I hope you can keep respectful and not ruin your image in my heart."

"Oh? Then I wonder what kind of image I hold in Miss Gu’s heart?" Count Nick jokingly smiled.

Gu Qingcheng hesitated, saying this purely as an excuse in hopes that Count Nick would act rationally, not expecting him to pursue the question!

Gu Qingcheng’s expression grew increasingly somber, and she forcefully freed herself from Count Nick’s hand and turned to leave.

At the same time, a chilly glint flashed in Count Nick’s eyes as he flung Gu Qingcheng’s hand away, sneering to himself; if you won’t yield, I’ll humiliate you completely!

Ah~

Gu Qingcheng exclaimed in shock. With her frail figure, she was no match for Count Nick, stumbling with her face towards the floor. The consequence if she hit it was clear!

Whoosh—

People around them saw this and gasped in surprise!

At the critical moment, as Gu Qingcheng felt the wind rush past her ears, just as she thought she was about to crash to the ground, her soft body was suddenly caught by a strong pair of arms, stopping at a forty-five-degree angle mid-air.

Gu Qingcheng regained her composure and hurriedly looked to the side, seeing a sharply defined handsome profile appear clearly before her eyes, the corner of its mouth wearing a playful smile filled with a disdainful outlook towards the world!

This face had once been Gu Qingcheng’s nightmare, but now it had become her dream, feeling that her once-empty heart had finally settled, filled with happiness!

However, as Gu Qingcheng’s tender body just moved slightly, it suddenly tensed up tightly, seeing that her raised area was covered by an unscrupulous hand!

Lin Fan, having acted in haste, hadn’t noticed this and directly pressed on, the most infuriating part for Gu Qingcheng being that thanks to this guy saving her, he was allowed to touch; however, he shamelessly fondled a bit more, making Gu Qingcheng grit her teeth in anger, cursing him a lecherous rogue!

Lin Fan did not catch Gu Qingcheng’s resentful look, instead looking at Count Nick with a face full of amusement, gently smiling, "Count Nick, bullying my woman right in front of me, isn’t that looking down on me a bit too much?"

Count Nick’s face was sullen as he remained silent, clearly... he recognized Lin Fan’s identity, eyes flickering with cold glint!

Hearing Lin Fan’s words, Gu Qingcheng’s cheeks flushed a bright red, full of shyness, like a ripe peach filled with sweet delight in her beautiful eyes.

"And what right do you have to prove she’s your woman, sir?" Count Nick feigned ignorance about Lin Fan, speaking in a deep voice.

Hearing this, Lin Fan couldn’t help but laugh, this old guy really is shrewd, pretending not to know him to try and evade? They really ought to ask Lin Fan if he agrees first!

"You want proof? All right... open your eyes and watch closely!"

Lin Fan curled his lips upwards and suddenly bent his head down, kissing towards Gu Qingcheng’s red lips!