The group first dropped Deng Xiaoqi off at school.

"Brother Cheng, will I not be able to see you for a long time?"

After arriving at the school gate, Deng Xiaoqi threw herself into Chen Cheng's arms, reluctant to let go.

Chen Cheng's lips curled up slightly as he pinched her fair cheek. "No, isn't the National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival coming up soon? Just come back to Shanghai during the holiday."

"Besides... I'll be staying in Beijing for a while before heading back."

"Stay at the apartment on weekends. If I'm around, I'll come and keep you company."

"Really?" Hearing this, a smile immediately broke across Deng Xiaoqi's face, her eyes lighting up with joy.

Chen Cheng raised his chin and looked at her with narrowed eyes. "When have I ever lied to you?"

"Never, heehee~"

Chen Cheng patted her pert little bottom. "Alright, go on back."

"Get along well with your classmates~"

"Do you remember what I told you the day before yesterday?"

Deng Xiaoqi looked into Chen Cheng's eyes, her own eyes darting around as she immediately recalled what he had said to her.

She nodded gently. "Mhm~"

"'The biggest taboo in making friends... is to speak deeply with someone you barely know!'"

"It's good that you remember," Chen Cheng said with a slight smile, reaching out to rub her head. "Go on."

"Your Sister Andy still has things to handle here."

"Alright~" Deng Xiaoqi pouted and nodded.

Deng Xiaoqi turned to say goodbye to Andy, who was sitting in the car. "Bye-bye, Sister Andy~"

"Bye-bye~" Andy waved with a smile.

Chen Cheng smiled and said nothing more.

He stepped into the car and said to Eleven, "Let's go. If we don't leave, this silly girl won't move either."

Just as Chen Cheng said, only after the car had driven away did Deng Xiaoqi turn and walk toward the entrance of the Academy of Dramatic Arts.

"You're not usually like this, are you?" Andy suddenly spoke up.

"Like what?" Chen Cheng frowned, looking suspicious.

"You're usually not this long-winded," Andy chuckled.

Chen Cheng shook his head. "You don't understand the circle she's going to be in."

"The vanity fair is very complicated."

"Although she has Jingjing and me protecting her, so she won't suffer any major losses, there are some things I want her to understand for herself."

Andy frowned. "Is it really that complicated?"

Chen Cheng nodded. "Yes! There's more scheming and intrigue in the entertainment industry than anywhere else, and it's far more complex."

"Sometimes, even when you clearly know someone has screwed you over, you still have to keep calling them 'my good friend' and so on."

"To give a recent example," he glanced at Zhao Yazu, "ask Yazu. Of those three girls in Xiao Qi's dormitory, is any one of them simple?"

"One has 'I want to climb up' and 'I want to be famous' written all over her face; one is a 'wolf in sheep's clothing,' a secretly scheming 'innocent girl'; and one is a 'tea artist' who would step on you to get ahead whenever she can."

"If I didn't warn her, she wouldn't even realize how she got screwed over."

"Also, her relationship with us is quite complex. If we're not careful, it could pull her, Jingjing, me, and all of us into a whirlpool of public controversy."

"I'm just a bachelor with nothing to lose, but it's different for you all."

"Hmm..." Andy fell silent, her expression becoming solemn.

"..."

They drove in silence, and before long, they arrived at the office building where the law firm was located.

Chen Cheng stared at the directory sign on the elevator hall wall and was momentarily stunned.

It really did appear.

Liangcheng Law Firm

Last month, when he saw Jiang Han's secretary, he had thought about the upcoming new plotline.

That person was someone Karen's people had found to seduce Jiang Han.

But Chen Cheng actually recognized that woman, which was something he hadn't expected.

That person was an important supporting character in 'Fearless,' a professional con artist.

She had a real knack for dealing with men.

"This firm has a partnership with Sheng Xuan's Beijing branch, so I asked them to help process the will. This way, we don't have to go back to Shanghai to deal with it."

While waiting for the elevator, Andy noticed Chen Cheng's scrutinizing look and explained.

"That's fine," Chen Cheng replied, but he was wondering if Luo Yingzi had joined Liangcheng yet.

If she had, it meant Wen Li had already absconded with Luo Yingzi's husband, Liu Ming, and fled to America.

But last month, Wen Li was still working as Jiang Han's secretary at Yi An.

Probably not yet?

After entering the elevator, Chen Cheng took out his phone and sent a message to Karen, asking if Wen Li had left Ruilan yet.

The elevator soon reached the floor of Liangcheng Law Firm.

As soon as the elevator doors opened, Chen Cheng saw a familiar face.

It was President Lei from Lucy's former company, which shared an office building with Zhen Cheng.

However, here, she should be called Fang Lihong.

"You must be President He?" Upon seeing them, Fang Lihong warmly came forward to greet them.

"Hello~" Although Andy disliked physical contact, she had no problem with normal social etiquette and lightly shook Fang Lihong's outstretched hand.

"Hello, President He. I'm Fang Lihong from Liangcheng Law Firm."

Andy's Chinese name was He Lichun.

"Hello, Lawyer Fang," Andy said with a faint smile.

"And these two are?" Fang Lihong looked at Chen Cheng and Zhao Yazu.

"Oh~ this is..." Before Andy could finish, Chen Cheng interrupted, "Hello, Lawyer Fang. I'm President He's secretary. You can just call me Xiao Chen."

"Pfft~" Zhao Yazu almost couldn't hold it in. She glanced at Chen Cheng, wondering what mischief this social butterfly was up to now.

Andy also pursed her lips in speechlessness, trying her best not to laugh.

"Hello~" Fang Lihong still maintained her warm smile as she shook hands with Chen Cheng.

After the handshake, Fang Lihong looked at Zhao Yazu.

Zhao Yazu glanced at Chen Cheng and could only follow his lead. "Hello, Lawyer Fang. I'm Director Chen's secretary."

"Hello~" A hint of suspicion flashed in Fang Lihong's eyes. A secretary's secretary?

However, Fang Lihong didn't have time to dwell on it. She smiled at Andy. "President He, shall we go in? Professor Wei and the others have already arrived."

Andy nodded. "Alright~"

Fang Lihong led the three of them into the law firm. Chen Cheng glanced around and suddenly spoke up:

"Lawyer Fang, where is your restroom? Would it be convenient for me to use it?"

"Hmm?"

Fang Lihong was a bit dazed by his sudden request, but she still pointed toward the restroom. "Of course, it's convenient."

Chen Cheng gave an 'embarrassed' awkward laugh and glanced at Andy.

Although Andy didn't know what he was up to, she still nodded.

Chen Cheng quietly patted Zhao Yazu, smiled, and turned toward the restroom.

"Lawyer Fang, let's go up first. Don't mind him," Andy said to Fang Lihong with a smile.

Since she put it that way, what more could Fang Lihong say? She led them up to the conference room on the second floor.

Chen Cheng didn't enter the restroom at all. Once he turned the corner, he started wandering around as if nothing were wrong.

He wanted to see if Luo Yingzi and Qiu Hua were there.