Yun Mingyue was heading toward Hangzhou Z University’s campus. As she waited for the traffic light to change, she dialed Zhou You’s number.

Beep… beep…

“Hello? Sister Hua?”

The familiar voice softened Yun Mingyue’s tense expression. She couldn’t shake the feeling that Yun Daidai had been acting strangely today—especially that look in Yun Daidai’s eyes, which left a faint, unsettling discomfort.

“Where are you? I want to see you.” Yun Mingyue cut straight to the point. Right now, she genuinely longed for that certain young man’s company.

Just like a cat—no matter how foul its mood—a bite of dried fish snacks always lifts its spirits.

“…”

On the other end, Zhou You covered the mic and hesitated, glancing at Chen Tangtang. She’d changed into an absurdly cute T-shirt… with two cartoon eyes printed on the front. Suggestive? Maybe. Either way, the outfit suited her *in a certain way*.

“Just call Hua Kai Fu Gui over,” Chen Tangtang mumbled around a sweet treat, cheeks puffed like an adorable hamster mid-munch.

“I was just worried…” Zhou You paused. Wait—what did he have to fear? A clear conscience fears no shadow; a guiltless heart dreads no midnight knock.

He uncovered the phone—

—but Yun Mingyue had already guessed who he was with from his silence.

“Bing Cheng Zhi Lian—that Chen Tangtang—is she with you?”

“Mm…”

“If you’re busy tonight, I won’t come.”

They weren’t even official yet. Even if they were, a mature woman wouldn’t throw a childish tantrum. She had her own ways of holding a man’s heart.

Besides…

A faint, enigmatic smile curved Yun Mingyue’s lips. *As if that naive little miss could compete with me?*

Her words flustered Zhou You, making him feel guilty of something he hadn’t even done.

“We’re at the revolving restaurant near West Lake.”

Yun Mingyue didn’t arrive immediately. By then, Chen Tangtang had finished dessert and was clinging to Zhou You, insisting he spend the night. Had she not been so pretty, it’d be textbook sexual harassment—the kind that lands you fifteen days in detention.

“Come on, come on~” Chen Tangtang swayed gently, tugging his arm. The cartoon eyes on her T-shirt warped wildly. Her plump thighs, sheathed in white thigh-highs, lifted slightly as her skirt fluttered—enough to make anyone’s pulse skip.

“Don’t you like it when big sister holds you while you sleep?”

Click-clack… click-clack…

Zhou You was still resisting temptation when Yun Mingyue arrived, silver heels clicking precisely to the table. She sat smoothly between them, effortlessly splitting the pair.

Chen Tangtang fell silent. Yun Mingyue swept her hair behind her ear—poised, unhurried, yet radiating quiet dominance.

“I’ve eaten here before. The signature dish is excellent. Would you keep me company for a bite, little brother?” She waved gracefully. “Waiter.”

The atmosphere shifted. Zhou You cleared his throat to ease tension—when something smooth slithered into his pant leg, gently stroking his calf.

Even through silk stockings, nimble toes teased his skin, delicate and persistent. His blood quickened.

“?”

“Sister Hua… with so many people around, isn’t this a bit inappropriate?” Zhou You reminded her—this was a public space.

“You have a point.” Yun Mingyue smiled demurely, crossed her legs—and the stroking grew bolder.

She turned to the waiter. “I’d like to reserve the entire restaurant.”

“Well… I’ll need to check with the manager.”

Yun Mingyue gave a slight nod. As the waiter hurried off, the wandering foot climbed higher. Zhou You reached down and caught it—soft, warm, perfectly cradled in one hand.

But… why white thigh-highs?

“What are you doing?” Yun Mingyue blinked, startled by his frozen expression.

At her voice, Zhou You jerked. The foot slipped away. He stared at Chen Tangtang, shock plain on his face.

*It wasn’t Sister Hua at all.*

“Hmm?” Yun Mingyue narrowed her eyes and glanced under the table.

Chen Tangtang sat with legs pressed tight. Zhou You sat perfectly still. Nothing amiss.

Vrrr… vrrr…

A private message popped up as Yun Mingyue looked down.

Bing Cheng Zhi Lian: [That wasn’t me just now.]

*(Classic protest-too-much… but Zhou You played along.)*

Shuai Qi Ti Tie De Nan Shen: [I’m not sure what you mean, Sister Bing.]

Bing Cheng Zhi Lian: [Ah! Nothing! I was just babbling, heehee~~]

They typed hastily, hiding screens. When Yun Mingyue looked up, suspicion clouded her gaze.

Zhou You kept a calm face, mind in chaos. He’d assumed Yun Mingyue was the culprit—she’d have teased and dodged deftly. But Chen Tangtang? Bold enough to hug him outright… yet this sneaky, furtive move shook him deeply.

“You two.” Yun Mingyue’s frown deepened. *Are you hiding something from me?*

*Is Chen Tangtang truly no threat?*

Thoughts flickered behind her eyes.

“Ahem.” Zhou You cleared his throat. Just then, the waiter arrived with dishes. He took a bite, nodding earnestly. “Sister Hua’s recommendation is truly delicious.”

Yun Mingyue’s frown eased. She ate calmly, smiling—though her sidelong glances caught Zhou You’s odd exchanges with Chen Tangtang.

Unseen by her, whenever she looked down, Chen Tangtang’s foot would sneak out again. Zhou You gritted his smile, fighting to stay composed.

This helpless silence felt hauntingly familiar…

Like a scene straight out of those unmentionable doujinshi.

Yun Mingyue—the betrayed one. Chen Tangtang—the blond antagonist. And he…