The man stepped into the room and spotted Li Yun Dong immediately. The intense virility and rugged charm radiating from Li Yun Dong triggered an unconscious wave of inferiority complex in him, making his eyes dart toward the woman at his side with a surge of jealousy.

He noticed her gaze lingering on Li Yun Dong with predatory curiosity, like a ghostly fox eyeing Tang Sanzang's flesh. The landlord interrupted their tension with a loud exclamation: "Hey Zhang Boss, this place is getting shabby! Look at these carpets - they cost over five thousand yuan and now they're all frayed!" She gestured accusingly toward Li Yun Dong as if he were personally responsible.

Li Yun Dong glanced down at the carpet, inwardly fuming. "What's frayed?" he muttered under his breath. The landlord turned back to Zhang Boss with exaggerated flattery: "But it has great lighting and convenient location..."

Before she could finish, Li Yun Dong cut in politely but firmly: "Auntie He, I'm not saying I won't renew the lease." His words hung awkwardly as the landlord scrutinized him through a mix of disdain. She knew this student had only rented for two months with half-hearted haggling and monthly payments - unlike Zhang Boss who prepaid two years upfront in full.

The landlord's tone soured: "Rent prices have gone up significantly! It's now paid every six months..." Li Yun Dong interrupted without hesitation, "I can pay." The statement silenced her momentarily.

Zhang Boss approached with a pack of premium cigarettes, offering one to Li Yun Dong who politely declined. Zhang scoffed, "What kind of man doesn't smoke?" He lit his own cigarette and took a long drag before lecturing: "You'll learn when you enter society - these little things matter."

Li Yun Dong subtly distanced himself while Zhang Boss continued boasting about Cuban cigars he'd brought back from Columbia. His sidekick Lili, who had been warming to Li Yun Dong's restraint, finally snapped: "Will you stop showing off already?"

Zhang Boss laughed it off and pulled Lili closer, introducing her proudly: "This is Lili - second runner-up in Miss Tiannan!" But when he tried to kiss her, she pushed him away with a scowl. The moment froze awkwardly until...

The kitchen door creaked open suddenly. Su Chan peered out, her presence shattering the room's tension like an ice pick. Every man present froze - Zhang Boss dropped his cigarette in shock as his gaze fixed on her with raw desire. Lili paled visibly at the sight of such pure beauty that humiliated her own tarnished soul.

The landlord gaped between Su Chan and Li Yun Dong, then spotted the missing TV wall and screamed through clenched teeth: "WHERE'S MY FLATSCREEN?! I'M COMING BACK TO INSPECT IT TOMORROW!"

"Madam," Li Yun Dong began hastily, "I accidentally broke it but will replace it immediately..."

Before he could finish, another ear-splitting shriek cut through the air as she spotted the missing chandelier. Su Chan stood frozen in the kitchen doorway until Li Yun Dong shooed her away with a wave of his hand. As she retreated, Zhang Boss watched her go with dawning realization - how could two women be so different?