Chapter 18: Cats Catching Mice Is Just Fun

"Yes." The bodyguard no longer dared to say anything else.

The woman asked, "Who made Lord Yu suffer humiliation?"

The bodyguard didn't dare to gossip behind anyone's back and gave no reply.

Nan Gong Yu also threw himself into his work, remaining indifferent the whole time.

The woman could only fall silent.

After the banquet dispersed, Sang Wan helped Song Huan Yan up, saying, "I'll escort you and mention something along the way."

Tang Chenge naturally walked alongside the whole way.

As soon as the three got into the car, Sang Wan, furious, cursed, using coarse language: "Damn, that despicable man and woman really deserve death!"

Song Huan Yan raised an eyebrow.

Sang Wan tossed a small USB drive to her, "Here."

"Did you really capture it?" Song Huan Yan asked.

"Yeah." Sang Wan said, "Just as you expected! That Qiao An is a player!"

Song Huan Yan said, "She's young, rebellious and arrogant, and doesn't know my identity—very normal."

Tang Chenge took the USB drive, surprised, "Did they really have another encounter before the banquet even started?"

Sang Wan nodded, "I took a look, damn, I could vomit the food I've ever eaten!"

Tang Chenge's face flushed with anger as she looked at Song Huan Yan, "What a pair of scums! That Qiao An is truly disgusting! So humiliating!"

Song Huan Yan said coolly, "She was showing off. Even if it's behind the scenes, she probably just seeks that psychological satisfaction."

Tang Chenge frowned, "Then do you want to see it?"

Song Huan Yan immediately shook her head, "I don't have that habit. I'm afraid if I watch it, I'll never be able to forget the scene; it would just disgust me."

Tang Chenge squeezed her hand, "Yan Yan, if you want to cry, just cry."

Song Huan Yan pressed her lips together, "Why would I cry? I'm not the one who erred, I'm not the one who acted despicably, and I'm not the one whose reputation is ruined in the end—so why should I cry?"

Tang Chenge looked at her expression, which indeed seemed very indifferent.

Indeed, this man is so disgusting, crying for him would be a waste!

Song Huan Yan lowered her eyelids and said softly, "If I were to cry, it would only be out of pity for myself."

Sang Wan fumed, "Actually you could have exposed it right at the banquet! At that time the video had already been obtained, far more thrilling than those chat logs. This way, his top‑notch family wouldn't have to perform so hard on stage."

At that time, Sang Wan and Tang Chenge were originally supposed to set off together with Song Huan Yan.

It was Song Huan Yan who told the two to go to the hotel first, to check for any blind spots in the surveillance; if any were found, they'd temporarily install a camera.

So the two, with the bodyguard, left early.

Indeed, they discovered there was no surveillance on the Rooftop, so they ordered someone to place a pinhole camera in a hidden corner of that Storage Room, capturing everything!

Song Huan Yan truly is a mastermind!

Sang Wan indeed only glanced once, because it was so disgusting she couldn't bear to watch any longer!

"No problem." Song Huan Yan said coldly, "Cats catching mice is only fun. Exposing it like this is too cheap for him. Given his and his family's character, for wealth and honor they'll definitely try to get back together with me. I cut off his hope so early—wouldn't that be too unfair to him? Since he wants to scheme me, shouldn't I have some fun with him? Let him think there's hope, then despair, then collapse—wouldn't that be more fun?"

Sang Wan nodded, "You're right; doing it so directly is too cheap for him!"

Song Huan Yan said, "It's not a loss today; he publicly admitted to a four‑ to five‑year relationship with me. At least people in the Entertainment Circle now know, and that's solid proof."

Song Huan Yan's lips twitched slightly.

She and Qin Zi Mo have a secret romance.

Even though the invitation Qin Zi Mo sent was for their Engagement, the guests actually didn't know who Miss Song was.

It was only at the banquet that they found out!

Since no one even knew who Miss Song was, they certainly wouldn't know the couple had been dating for a while.

Now Qin Zi Mo personally went on stage to admit it—how delightful!

Not only did he personally admit the relationship, but today the Engagement was also broken off.

How could it be any faster!

Tang Chenge said, "Indeed. Yan Yan, is this your goal for today?"

Song Huan Yan nodded, "I just want to break up today. But given his temperament, I guessed he'd inevitably act like this. Even if we could keep him out of the banquet venue, he invited many guests and company staff; we couldn't send them all away, which would cause a bigger scene. So let him make a scene; he'll do it, and I also got what I wanted."

"But…" Tang Chenge said with concern, "You've also put your reputation on the line. With so many people at today's banquet, it's inevitable that some will gossip and make a fuss. If you later want a Marriage Alliance, some may hold it against you."

"Right." Sang Wan added, "Four to five years of dating isn't short. Many people will assume you've already done everything you should."

Song Huan Yan said, "It doesn't matter; what others think is their business. I only blame myself for not discovering it earlier, and for finding out at this critical moment. I can't just endure the disgust, stay engaged, and then break up, can I?"

"That definitely can't!" Tang Chenge immediately said, "He even had a tryst with that scoundrel before the banquet started. Damn, who could even agree to this marriage? They're all super ninja turtles!"

Sang Wan thought for a moment, "Yan Yan is right. However, if you want to preserve your reputation, I have a solution."

Tang Chenge asked, "What method?"

Sang Wan said, "Just blacklist him. He has no money, no power, no background; once he's away from Yan Yan, what can he do? He can only disappear from the Entertainment Circle and obediently retreat to the countryside. As for the Qiao Family, they're not that powerful; if they want to settle scores they can, but if they don't, they won't dare to provoke you."

Song Huan Yan said nothing.

Tang Chenge raised an eyebrow, "You mean handle it quietly and low‑key, without exposing it?"

Sang Wan nodded, "Mm, this would minimize the impact on Yan Yan."

Sang Wan naturally considered her best friend.

Tang Chenge frowned, "The plan is feasible, but still too cheap for him."

Song Huan Yan finally spoke, "No. I won't humiliate myself for the sake of reputation; the fault lies with him, not me."

Sang Wan nodded, "Mm."

She only made a suggestion, but few would agree; actually, if it were her, she might not even agree.

Song Huan Yan's years of affection and sincerity, spending money to pave the way, all her contributions have been trampled by Qin Zi Mo.

Still scheming against Song Huan Yan together with San, this vile breath, if not released, could suffocate someone.

When they arrived at the Song Family, before getting off the car Song Huan Yan said to Sang Wan, "Tomorrow the whole company has a holiday; we'll notify when work resumes."

Sang Wan nodded, "Alright. Then Yan Yan, I'll give you back the CEO position of the company."

Song Huan Yan said, "Hmm. After the holiday, we'll announce it to the entire company."

Song Huan Yan stepped off the car with her bag, Qin Zi Mo— the hunt begins.

Li Peilan was taken to the hospital, and the Qin Family members, who happened to be battered and bruised, also went to see together.

Song Huan Yan entered the bathroom to wash, and the phone suddenly rang.

It was, surprisingly, Qin Zi Mo calling.

Song Huan Yan set the phone aside, neither hanging up nor blocking him, and let it ring repeatedly.

She turned on the shower, tilted her head back toward the water, and tears finally fell.

She wasn't crying because of Qin Zi Mo, that scumbag, but because she felt sorry for herself.

It's not tears of sadness, but tears of relief…

Qin Zi Mo kept calling, dozens of times, the ringtone went on for half an hour, and finally, without any response, he gave up.