Chapter 73: The Proud Young Lady, Elena!

“Huh?”
Yelena set down her knife and fork, looking at the assistant with a puzzled expression.
“Don’t tell me that the woman the young elite of the capital city call the untouchable ice queen, the one as decisive and ruthless as a tyrant—Wen Wan—has fallen for a man’s beauty?”
The assistant’s face showed signs of difficulty, and she glanced at Yelena, struggling for words.
“It seems so. Apparently, Miss Wen spoils her boyfriend beyond measure. Not long ago, Wen herself flew into a rage for her blue-eyed man, boldly going to Ning City to battle Wen Xiu, nearly tearing their families apart. In the end, the Wen family patriarch had to transfer Wen Xiu elsewhere to keep the peace.”
Yelena was stunned for a full three seconds before she slowly spoke.
“Well now, is this some kind of male Daji? Has Wen Wan been ensnared by beauty? What kind of extraordinary man could make someone as proud as Wen Wan lose her cool?”
“If word of this reaches the capital, those young heirs who’d been relentlessly chasing after Wen Wan will be beside themselves with frustration.”
At this moment, the assistant seized the opportunity to ask, “Miss Yelena, would you like to see information about this Mr. Chen Luo?”
“Hmph! He’s just some random guy. There’s nothing interesting about that, I’m not interested.”
With that, Yelena picked up her knife and fork once more and resumed her breakfast. The assistant smiled lightly, placed a dossier on the dining table, and bowed before taking her leave.
As soon as the maid left, Yelena immediately snatched up the dossier from the table.
“Hmph! It’s not out of curiosity about Chen Luo that I’m reading this. It’s all just preparation, intelligence for dealing with Wen Wan!”
As the eldest daughter of the Ye family, Yelena naturally oversaw part of the family’s business, and she’d been developing the southeastern coastal market for two years now.
One must know that such a vast market—one of the most prosperous regions in the country—attracts every major family looking to stake their claim.
The two biggest players were the Wen and Ye families. In recent years, the Ye family had consistently been at a disadvantage in their rivalry, so they sent the most outstanding member of the younger generation—Yelena herself—to turn the tide.
Previously, Wen Xiu had suffered a minor setback after Yelena arrived, but for now, the two families remained evenly matched.
But now that Wen Wan was taking charge, Yelena’s opponent had become Wen Wan herself, and this made her suddenly uneasy.
Whether intentionally or not, Yelena had often been compared to Wen Wan by those gossipers in the capital, and deep down, she harbored a strong desire to surpass her.
She opened the dossier and was greeted by a full-body photo of Chen Luo.
The angle was excellent: Chen Luo stood at the school gate, lost in thought.
Not only was his face clearly visible, but his physique could also be made out.
“He is somewhat handsome, but nowhere near Daji’s level. Or does he have some other outstanding talent?”
She continued reading through Chen Luo’s background—his origins and experiences seemed utterly ordinary.

But the more unremarkable he seemed, the greater Yelena’s curiosity grew.
“There’s no way Wen Wan would fall for someone so plain. Either the dossier is a fake, or this man has some incredible hidden talent. Yes, that must be it.”
At the very bottom, Yelena caught a detail that caught her attention.
[Chen Luo’s anime-themed milk tea shop opens for trial operations today.]
“Hmm? Anime-themed milk tea shop? What on earth is that?”
“Maybe I should go check it out. But it’s not because I care about Chen Luo, or out of curiosity about the shop. I just want some milk tea! Yes, that’s it!”
...
10:30 a.m., inside the villa’s kitchen.
Gurgle! Gurgle!
Chen Luo leaned against the stove, shirtless, his stomach growling nonstop.
Surveying the fruits and vegetables scattered across the floor, pots and pans everywhere, Chen Luo couldn’t help but recall the wild frenzy he’d just shared with Wen Wan.
The kitchen looked like a battlefield, traces of their struggle everywhere.
Wasn’t this a bit much for so early in the morning? Two full hours, just like that.
Wen Wan, now dressed in pajamas, walked over to Chen Luo, gently lifting his chin and gazing at him with sultry eyes, licking her lips ever so slightly.
“My dear little husband, I’m quite satisfied with breakfast today. Remember to prepare it again tomorrow.”
“Yes, yes, but please, my dearest wife, have some porridge first.”
He reheated the porridge, ladled some into a bowl for Wen Wan, and another for himself.
After such an intense morning, both of them were famished, and even a simple bowl of plain porridge tasted delicious.
Once they finished, they left the kitchen. Seeing them, Mo Lan instantly became flustered and could only look at Wen Wan with a resentful expression.
Come on, you two! Don’t torture me like this! I had to listen to two hours of that—I can hardly take it anymore, and I’ve never even been with a man myself!
Wen Wan walked up to Mo Lan, patted her on the shoulder, and smiled.
“Don’t worry, I’ll find you a man too, so you can enjoy yourself as well.”
“For now, let Mo Ye come in.”
Mo Lan, her thoughts seen through, blushed and quickly ran out to summon someone.

Soon, a spirited young woman entered, dressed in fitted training pants and a sports jacket. Her features closely resembled Mo Lan’s, but her eyes held a steadier gaze.
“This is Mo Ye, Mo Lan’s younger sister. She’s a martial arts prodigy and will be your personal bodyguard from now on, keeping you safe.”
Wen Wan took Chen Luo’s hand, gently caressing the back of it.
“Don’t refuse. My father has his eye on you now. There’ll be more trouble coming our way, and I want to make sure you’re safe.”
“All right, I’ll listen to you.”
“This afternoon, I need to go to Ning City to take over some properties and documents. I’m afraid I won’t make it to your milk tea shop’s opening. I’m sorry.”
She had wanted to attend the opening of Chen Luo’s shop—after all, it was his first project—but word from Ning City was that the Ye family was encroaching step by step. She needed to handle things personally or the losses would be great.
“It’s fine. Go take care of your business.”
“After closing tonight, Zhou Zheng and I will celebrate the opening with a late-night meal. Be sure to come back and eat with us.”
“I’ll definitely come back early to join you.”
The two reluctantly said their goodbyes. Chen Luo watched as Wen Wan got into her car and departed for Ning City, then headed to the commercial district accompanied by Mo Ye.
...
“All right, everyone—get your cosplay outfits ready, we’re about to open!”
“Prepare the confetti cannons and microphones. Make sure the speakers are set up and the volume adjusted.”
“Keep the seating area spotless, and make sure everything meets hygiene standards. No mistakes allowed.”
Zhou Zheng and Liu Hua bustled about the shop, busy with last-minute preparations. After all, nothing could be left to chance on opening day.
On such a busy street, first impressions meant everything. If they failed to make a splash on day one, things would be tough going forward.
As they rushed about, the bell above the shop door chimed.
Ding-dong! Welcome!
They turned to see a cute girl in a Lolita dress walk in.
“Oh? Looks like they’re really going all out. This kind of themed milk tea shop is actually pretty novel.”