Rebirth: Controlled Nuclear Fusion

Part 147：The Style Seems Off

"Do you know me?"
"Yes, you're the matchmaker between me and Jiang Fan! Hehe..."
Chu Ruoxi said with a smile.
Qiao Yifei grew increasingly puzzled—when had she become their matchmaker?
"Yifei, I'm Chu Ruoxi! Nice to meet you!"
Chu Ruoxi extended her right hand confidently.
"Uh... Hello!"
Qiao Yifei, still confused, shook Chu Ruoxi's hand.
Suddenly, Chu Ruoxi's demeanor shifted, making Qiao Yifei feel unsure of how to react.
Qiao Yifei began to doubt herself. Was it possible that she wasn't attractive enough to pose a threat?
She glanced at her own chest, certain that no man could resist it.
And surely, women would be envious!
Logically speaking, Chu Ruoxi should have been filled with hostility!
Just like when she first saw her, glaring with clear disdain.
But now, after hearing her name, Chu Ruoxi had transformed completely, acting as if they were old friends, even calling her 'sister'.
How was she supposed to continue sowing discord between Jiang Fan and her?
Qiao Yifei looked at Jiang Fan, then back at Chu Ruoxi.
She felt like an intruder and suddenly, the air was filled with an awkward tension.
Yet Chu Ruoxi, ever so cheerful, continued talking to Qiao Yifei.
"Yifei, how come you're here?"
"Sister Yifei?"
Hearing the sweet, affectionate address from Chu Ruoxi, Qiao Yifei was overwhelmed with a strange feeling of guilt.
This pure, optimistic, and adorable girl—was she really going to steal her boyfriend?
Wasn't that a bit too much?
"I... I'm just passing by!" Qiao Yifei spoke awkwardly, unsure of herself now.
"Oh!"
"Sister Yifei, may I add you on WeChat?"
Still in a state of confusion, Qiao Yifei instinctively reached for her phone and opened WeChat.
Wearing high heels, Qiao Yifei was noticeably taller than Chu Ruoxi.
Chu Ruoxi also opened WeChat, scanning the QR code.
Only then did Qiao Yifei carefully examine the girl before her. Her features were exquisite, resembling that of a little fairy. Her face still held a touch of baby fat, making her appear irresistibly cute.
The two added each other as friends.
Now, Qiao Yifei found herself at a loss for words.
She had come here to drive a wedge between Jiang Fan and Chu Ruoxi, but the situation had unfolded in a way she never expected.
Just as the awkwardness began to settle in, the familiar roar of a sports car reached their ears.
The leading Aston Martin DBS roared toward them.
"Vroom..."
A sharp screech of brakes as the car halted beside them.
The door opened, and a young man with slicked-back hair emerged, chewing gum, looking smug and self-assured.
He glanced over Qiao Yifei with a satisfied smirk.
"Hey there, gorgeous, nice figure. How about a ride?"
"No time!"
Qiao Yifei retorted coldly. She despised these arrogant, pampered rich boys.
"I like a woman with attitude!"
Moments later, several more sports cars pulled over, and a few young men emerged.
"Young Master Liang, good eye, you found yourself a real gem!"
"Tired of the big-breasted girls, I prefer this pure little beauty! Hehe..."
"Second, get lost. Both of these are mine!" Liang said.
"..." The men openly discussed their plans, making no effort to hide their intentions from Qiao Yifei.
Jiang Fan, outraged by their crude comments about his girlfriend, snapped,
"I suggest you leave now, or I'll call the police!"
"Call the police? Do you know who we are?"
The men sneered at him.
"I don't care who you are!"
Jiang Fan said, reaching for his phone to dial.
"We're leaving!"
Young Master Liang, now visibly rattled, signaled to his group.
They exchanged confused glances—why was this guy so brave?
Young Master Liang, one of Kyoto's four young masters, had never been intimidated by the police.
What was going on today?
"Let's go!"
The men climbed into their cars and drove off.
Once they were gone, Qiao Yifei chuckled,
"Didn't expect you to have such courage!"
Jiang Fan remained silent, instead grasping Chu Ruoxi's hand.
Chu Ruoxi's palm was slightly clammy, still shaken from the earlier tension.
"Ruoxi, let's go."
"Mm!"
After everything that had just happened, neither of them had any further thoughts; they decided to head back for now.
"Where are you going? Let me drive you!"
Qiao Yifei pointed to her car a short distance away.
"No need, we'll just take a taxi," Jiang Fan quickly refused.
He didn't want to get too involved with Qiao Yifei-he didn't want Chu Ruoxi to misunderstand.
"Jiang Fan, it's no trouble, really! I don't have anything else to do!"
Qiao Yifei insisted.
"Then thank you, Yifei!"
Chu Ruoxi said with a smile.
Seeing that Chu Ruoxi had agreed, Jiang Fan didn't insist further.
However, he deliberately intertwined his fingers with Chu Ruoxi's, as if to make a point to Qiao Yifei.
"I know you two are in love, but there's no need to flaunt it!"
Qiao Yifei teased.
Chu Ruoxi simply smiled, not responding.
As they approached Qiao Yifei's car, suddenly, two business vans roared up and blocked their path.
The doors swung open, and seven or eight burly men stepped out, holding gleaming knives