<strong>Chapter 722: Chapter 0724: Let’s Go Up</strong>


    Bingtong turned her head back and red at Chu Ge, unable to resist speaking up in a coquettish andining tone: “Chu Ge, you go out first.”


    Chu Ge’s gaze had been fixed on Bingtong’s back, on her smooth, pale shoulders, which made him forget to look away for a moment.


    Suddenly being red at by Bingtong, he came back to his senses out of the blue, cleared his throat, and said, “Well… I’ll wait for you outside.”


    After speaking, he swiftly turned around and walked out with big steps. When he reached the door, he inadvertently nced back at Bingtong a few times as he closed the door.


    Bingtong gave him an annoyed stare, and Chu Ge hurriedly shut the door.


    Soon, Bingtong had changed her clothes. She had finished her makeup before Chu Ge’s arrival; as usual, her makeup was light. Due to her casual attire, she tied her hair up in a ponytail, exuding a youthful energy.


    When Bingtong emerged from the bedroom, Chu Ge had just received an urging phone call from Jian Chunqiu. Seeing that Bingtong was ready, he began to lead her to the hotel they had booked.


    On the way, Bingtong sidelong nced at Chu Ge, observing him driving familiarly through the streets of Capital City, and couldn’t help but tease: “It seems like you’re quite familiar with the area here.”


    Chu Ge smiled, “I wouldn’t say I’m that familiar, but I often take this road, so I remember it.”


    Chu Ge’s modesty was not lost on Bingtong, who was well aware of his eidetic memory.


    They drove to the appointed hotel, and Lin Dong had been waiting at the entrance for a while.


    Upon seeing Chu Ge’s car approaching, he quickly stepped forward to greet them, grinning at Bingtong: “Sister-inw, indeed your charm is great. Elder Jian suggested many times that we dine together, but Mr. Chu always refused. Thanks to sister-inw, we’ve all got to bask in your light this time.”


    Bingtong had a faint smile on her face. She looked up at Chu Ge and asked, “Really? So, Chu Ge is usually this stingy with you all?”


    Lin Dong hurriedly waved his hands, chuckling, “Not stingy, it’s just that we hardly get a chance to have a meal with Mr. Chu, he’s too busy.”


    Bingtong made an elongated “Oh” sound, coughed lightly and, ncing sideways at Chu Ge, asked, “So, no time to dine with them, but time to apany a beauty, is that what you mean?”


    Chu Ge: …


    Upon hearing this, Lin Dong immediately realized he had said the wrong thing. He raised his hand to p his own mouth, apologetically saying to Bingtong: “Sister-inw, I misspoke; I didn’t mean it like that, what I was trying to say is…”


    Oh no, if his careless words caused any disagreement between Bingtong and Chu Ge, he would be the one at fault.


    Chu Ge cast a resentful nce at Lin Dong, then slightly curved his lips and said to Bingtong, “Alright, let’s go in. Uncle Jian and the others are all getting anxious.”


    Bingtong was just teasing Chu Ge and didn’t actually mean to take it seriously. She followed behind Chu Ge, heading toward the hotel.


    Just then, as luck would have it, just as Chu Ge and Bingtong walked into the lobby, they encountered someone.


    The man in the garish pink suit was standing at the front desk talking with a clerk. Hearing a somewhat familiar voice, he couldn’t help but turn his head for a look. At that nce, he was first captivated by Mu Bingtong’s aura and beauty.


    Yuwen Kangli’s eyes brightened up. After seeing hot beauties like Nangong Man Sha, it was hard for him to be impressed by others, but the woman before him was different from the fiery allure of Nangong Man Sha: a mix of innocence with a hint of coldness that made her stand out immediately.


    Educated as he was, Yuwen Kangli certainly wouldn’t act like a street ruffian whistling at attractive women. He straightened his clothes, then approached in the direction of Mu Bingtong.


    Because of an issue with her shoes, Mu Bingtong had stopped for a moment, falling behind Chu Ge. When Chu Ge realized she hadn’t followed, he turned around and saw Yuwen Kangli approaching Mu Bingtong.


    “Miss, haven’t we met somewhere before?”


    The clichéd pick-up line made Mu Bingtong frown slightly. She nced sideways at Yuwen Kangli with an icy tone: “Sorry, sir, but I do not know you.”


    With that, she tried to step around him.


    Yuwen Kangli hadn’t yet obtained Mu Bingtong’s phone number and would not let her go easily. He stepped forward with a smile, blocking her way, and said, “Miss, we didn’t know each other before, but now we’ve met. That’s how rtionships work, isn’t it? Familiarityes with time.”


    Mu Bingtong responded with a slight curl of her lips, her smile cold and distant. “But I’m not interested in getting to know you.”


    Had it been someone else, Yuwen Kangli would have exploded by now, because in the Capital City, not many women dared to disrespect him like this. They usually flocked to curry favor with him.


    Thinking Mu Bingtong didn’t recognize him, Yuwen Kangli introduced himself: “Since you don’t know me, let me introduce myself. My name is Yuwen Kangli, the future heir to the Yuwen Family, one of the Six Major Families of Kyoto. Surely you’ve heard of me in the Capital, haven’t you?”


    Mu Bingtong didn’t care whether he was from one of the Six Major Families or some heir. “Sorry, I am not from the Capital City, so I don’t know what you’re talking about. Please, step aside; I have matters to attend to.”


    From the beginning, Mu Bingtong had never shown Yuwen Kangli any favor, to be precise, she had never looked him straight in the eye.


    This deeply wounded Yuwen Kangli’s pride. His face darkened as he scoffed, “Don’t be so arrogant. It would be your good fortune to have me fancy you!”


    Mu Bingtong found him ridiculous. With a side nce and a sharp, cold gaze, she addressed Yuwen Kangli: “I’d rather not have such fortune. Move aside, please! If you don’t, I will call for help!”


    ncing around, Mu Bingtong inadvertently caught sight of someone hurriedly approaching. Looking over, she saw Chu Ge returning. The coldness on her face softened for a moment, revealing a gentle smile.


    Yuwen Kangli, mesmerized by the smile on her face, felt an intensified desire to win her over.


    But he wasn’t a fool; it was clear the smile was not meant for him. Yuwen Kangli followed her gaze and turned around to see Chu Ge approaching.


    “It’s you?” Yuwen Kangli frowned, scowling, “Seems like a small world full of nuisances!”


    Chu Ge gave him a chilly look, saying nothing but walking over to Mu Bingtong, inquiring, “What’s the matter? Are you okay?”


    Mu Bingtong shook her head, then said to Chu Ge, “It’s nothing. Let’s go upstairs.”