Chapter 62: Utterly Embarrassed (Part Two)

I knew that all I wore were cheap suits, not a single piece was from a luxury brand. It was obvious to Young Master Chu at a glance that I was a bumpkin, a nobody. If it weren’t for Ah Yun’s sake, he would never have let me join their gathering. I stood there awkwardly, but thought to myself, who cares! The famed Casanova Liu once said that every successful man needs a thick skin; if I don’t feel embarrassed, it’s others who will. After all, Ah Yun invited me, so if he doesn’t give me face, he’s really disrespecting her. Who the hell cares about his approval anyway? I don’t need his help, and he certainly won’t offer it.

To avoid further awkwardness, I casually slipped my arm around Ah Yun’s waist. Ah Yun, seeing that Young Master Chu was deliberately ignoring me, was a little displeased herself, but couldn’t show it. So when she felt my arm at her waist, she blushed but played along, tacitly cooperating. After all, I was her guest—my humiliation would reflect on her as well.

With my arm around Ah Yun, we entered. Inside was a massive round table, already surrounded by several couples. One beautiful woman with an oval face and a tall nose smiled and said, “Ah Yun, your boyfriend is so affectionate with you.”

I noticed her nose looked a bit unnatural, like she’d had some work done. Looking at her, I felt I’d seen her somewhere before.

The woman beside her chimed in, “Ah Yun, you should be careful. Showing off affection never ends well; men who flaunt their love are quick to change their hearts.”

Mina interrupted, scolding, “Wu Lanlan, shut your crow’s mouth. Oh, and Fang Nana, where’s your boyfriend? Why didn’t he come?”

With Mina’s words, it clicked for me—this beauty with the altered nose was none other than Jin Baoqiang’s girlfriend.

The world really is small. Not only did I run into Ah Yun, but also Fang Nana, the woman who cheated on Jin Baoqiang. What a coincidence! This could get interesting.

Of course, Fang Nana hadn’t recognized me. Back at Jin Yulian’s villa, she and Jin Baoqiang had been cozy in the living room. I’d witnessed them, but they never noticed me, so she had no idea who I was.

Fang Nana said, “My boyfriend has some business matters to handle. I’ve already messaged him, he’ll be here soon.”

Wu Lanlan said, “Mina, Fang Nana, back in our class there were two beauties named Nana. I wonder whose boyfriend is more impressive.”

Fang Nana laughed, “How could I compare with Mina? Her family’s background is much better, and her current boyfriend, Young Master Lin, is a famous jeweler from Fujian. He even owns a jewelry store in Shanghai.”

Wu Lanlan smiled, “Fang Nana, you don’t need to be modest. I heard your boyfriend Young Master Qian is in real estate—he must be loaded.”

Fang Nana grinned, “Just average, really!” Though her words were modest, her face betrayed her pride.

I thought to myself, wasn’t Jin Baoqiang Fang Nana’s boyfriend? Could it be that Young Master Qian is her real boyfriend, and Jin Baoqiang is just a backup?

Mina said, “Look! Speak of the devil and he appears—Fang Nana’s Young Master Qian is here. Go greet him!”

At the entrance, a tall, handsome man walked in. Young Master Chu greeted him with a handshake, saying, “Young Master Qian, you’re late—Nana’s been impatiently waiting.” I realized this was the man who had picked up Fang Nana in a Maserati that day. Seeing Young Master Qian arrive, Fang Nana eagerly stood up to welcome him.

Mina teased, “Fang Nana, you look like you can’t wait.” Wu Lanlan added, “Fang Nana must be jealous seeing Ah Yun’s boyfriend so close and affectionate with her.”

Mina laughed, “If you’re jealous, Fang Nana, let Young Master Qian kiss you in front of everyone.”

Young Master Qian, seeing Fang Nana cling to him, wrapped his arm around her.

Seeing this rare opportunity, I quickly pulled out my phone and secretly recorded a video of them. Next time I saw Jin Yulian, I’d send her the video.

At that moment, Wu Lanlan exclaimed, “Look! Tonight’s leading lady, invited by Young Master Chu, has finally arrived!”

With her shout, everyone’s gaze turned to the entrance. A beautiful woman with an elegant air entered. Seeing her, I was shocked—it was Han Lingxue.

Han Lingxue was stunningly beautiful; she left an unforgettable impression. Back then, I’d fought Jin Baoqiang to save her, and after Jin Yulian’s persuasion, I’d ended up taking the blame for her brother. So Han Lingxue had always left a deep mark on me. Though years had passed, I recognized her instantly.

Because I took the fall for her years ago, in Han Lingxue’s heart, I was the villain. If she recognized me now, it would be disastrous—not only for me, but also for Ah Yun.

I quickly hid myself beside Ah Yun. Luckily, I wasn’t the main character here, and Han Lingxue, surrounded by others, didn’t even notice me.

Young Master Chu smiled as he accompanied Han Lingxue to the table, and I noticed a familiar face following her—it was Jin Baoqiang. I heard him say to Young Master Chu, “Shaotian, I’ve brought the beautiful goddess.”

I hadn’t expected Jin Baoqiang to know Young Master Chu. Seeing Jin Baoqiang escorting Han Lingxue in, I was utterly stunned. What now?

Han Lingxue might not recognize me, but Jin Baoqiang certainly would. They say enemies often cross paths—who would have thought that on my first day in Shanghai, I’d run into so many familiar faces?

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