The peach blossoms were in full bloom on Nan Shan.

Xia Ling followed Li Lei through the peach blossom forest to an open field just outside a horse riding club. Under a pavilion on the open field, there was around ten youthful men and ladies gathered. The men were all in branded clothes and wearing branded watches, all looking like they were from wealthy backgrounds. On the other hand, each lady was more beautiful than the next, clearly dressed to impress, and each appeared to be paired off with a gentleman.

Looking at this scene, Xia Ling stopped in her tracks. What did Li Lei treat her as in bringing her here? His escort? What kind of women would choose to accompany these gentlemen? They were all likely girls that had given themselves over for money!

She felt anger rising in her heart.

Yet, before she lost her cool, the sharp-eyed gentlemen had already noticed them. "Yo, Young Master Li, you're finally here! Who's this pretty lady that you brought? She doesn't look familiar, when did you hit it off with her? What happened to Lili?"

"Tsk, this little beauty is in a completely different league from Lili." Li Lei laughed as he chided them. Pulling Xia Ling alongside him, he