Chapter 9: She Pretends to Be a Rich White Beauty, Flirts with Other Men

She is twenty‑five today, Nan Gong Yu is thirty‑one.

Ten years ago, she was fifteen, Nan Gong Yu twenty‑one.

But that meeting was brief; she only caught a side profile of him, so she truly didn't know him...

Yet now, looking back... the chance that it was him is extremely high.

A thirty‑one‑year‑old man is truly full of charm.

His 192 cm height is extremely imposing.

Broad shoulders, long legs, narrow waist, and a pure‑black, hand‑tailored suit that exudes extreme sexual tension.

In that split second of eye contact, she also saw his face.

It was truly a face that radiated authority.

Thick brows, deep eyes, high nose, thin lips, and a jaw chiseled like a knife cut.

A pair of gold‑rimmed glasses perched on his straight nose added a few more sharp edges.

Compared with the fleeting side profile ten years ago, he now exudes more mature male charm and a colder, more imposing aura.

His aura is stronger, as if he reigns over the world.

No wonder he is a leader of a top global conglomerate.

That glance, that one second, the presence of a superior was overwhelming.

Now the two parties walk together, both heading toward the hotel.

Each has people behind them, but clearly the Nan Gong Clan's presence is larger and its aura more imposing.

The important thing is that, although the two groups walk almost side by side, they each go their own way.

They both walk with a star‑surrounded, moon‑held pressure that dominates the whole scene.

Only Song Huan Yan and the man did not greet each other; neither gave the other a glance.

This is actually somewhat subtle.

Song Huan Yan "doesn't know" Nan Gong Yu, but this person should be him.

Yet Song Huan Yan's aloof nature, having not seen him for years, meant that even when she did see him before she acted as if she hadn't, so she truly doesn't know how to start a conversation.

So she simply decides to let it be.

Upon entering the hotel's spacious lobby, Song Huan Yan sees several "acquaintances".

Qin Zi Mo's parents, his sister and brother‑in‑law, and a five‑year‑old son.

Regarding the Qin Family members, Song Huan Yan isn't particularly close.

The year they graduated, Qin Zi Mo took her back to his hometown once, in the countryside.

A two‑room house, simple and old.

After returning home, Qin Jiao Jiao married and no longer lived there; she occupied one room, while Qin Zi Mo slept in the Living Room.

At that time the family was fairly polite to her, but not especially friendly.

Later, two months ago, the two agreed to an Engagement.

Qin Zi Mo only then brought his whole family over, bought a car and house for his parents, and also bought a car and house for his sister and brother‑in‑law.

Then Song Huan Yan had a meal with them; their purpose was to get Qin Jiao Jiao and her husband into the company.

So the Qin Family's attitude toward her improved a lot, but their words still hinted that she relies on Qin Zi Mo.

At that time, for Qin Zi Mo's face, Song Huan Yan gave no explanation.

"Song Huan Yan, where's Zi Mo? Why isn't he with you?" Qin's mother Li Peilan stepped forward first.

Qin Jiao Jiao, arm‑linked with her husband, also stepped forward, "Right, where's my brother?"

Song Huan Yan merely paused slightly, "I'm not sure."

After speaking, she kept walking, but Qin Jiao Jiao grabbed her.

"What's going on with you? My brother is engaged to you and you say you're not sure?" Qin Jiao Jiao frowned, very displeased.

Song Huan Yan is extremely beautiful, beautiful enough to make other women intensely jealous.

And today she is even more beautiful!

Pearlescent and jeweled, her noble aura seems naturally perfect!

The white evening dress outlines a perfect figure: full breasts, slender waist, graceful swan‑like neck, and delicate collarbones.

Two large circular cut‑outs at her waist expose a curve that is extremely sensual, making onlookers drool.

Most importantly, her skin glows white, even the white dress can't contain it.

Her black hair cascades, and a tasselled diamond hair ornament by her ear makes her already ethereal aura even more otherworldly and stunning.

Those eyes are exquisitely beautiful, her red lips alluring, her face serene, unattainably lofty.

The diamond necklace around her neck looks extremely valuable, and the sparkling diamond bracelet on her wrist is also very beautiful.

Qin Jiao Jiao hates her for looking like this!

Clearly she's already beautiful enough to incite hatred, yet she acts so lofty and untouchable, as if she's not of this world—who is she showing this to!

When touched, Song Huan Yan frowned, brushed him off, and coolly looked at Qin Jiao Jiao, "I just broke up with your brother, so I don't know his whereabouts. Today is just my birthday banquet; if you're here to celebrate me, fine, if not, you may leave on your own."

After speaking, she lifted her foot and kept walking.

The Qin Family also knows today is her birthday; upon meeting, they offered no congratulations, only asked about Qin Zi Mo.

Perhaps to them, Qin Zi Mo is the real protagonist today.

The Qin Family was stunned: "Break‑up?"

Song Huan Yan only then realized that when the Qin Family stopped her, the Nan Gong Clan members walking with her also halted.

At this moment she moves, they move as well.

Song Huan Yan finally, out of curiosity, turned her gaze for a glance, but the wealthy, imposing man gave her no sidelong look.

Qin Jiao Jiao suddenly rushed forward, "Wait!"

Song Huan Yan stopped in her tracks.

Qin Jiao Jiao stepped forward, "What do you mean, Song Huan Yan?"

Song Huan Yan looked at her calmly, "Can't you understand what I just said?"

Qin Jiao Jiao was a bit furious, "The guests who came today are here for your Engagement. You say you broke up with my brother? After breaking up you still act like the master?! All these clothes were bought for you by my brother, right? The people behind you were hired by my brother too, weren't they? You used his money, dumped him, and still have the nerve to call the Engagement banquet that my brother spent so much on your personal birthday party? How big is your face?!"

Song Huan Yan spoke slowly, her voice cool and pleasant, "His money? His entire net worth isn't even as expensive as this necklace of mine."

"What?" Qin Jiao Jiao frowned.

Li Peilan, Qin's mother, stepped forward, "Song Huan Yan, what exactly do you mean? At the Engagement banquet you said you just broke up, deliberately making my son look bad? Don't you know he's a big star?"

Song Huan Yan said, "What? I still have to preserve his face by arranging the Engagement first and then breaking up?"

That remark actually snapped Li Peilan back.

If there were any necessary reason to break up, no one would say they'd arrange an Engagement or get married first just for face before splitting.

Li Peilan immediately said, "Why did you break up with him and pick a day like today?"

Song Huan Yan looked at her indifferently, "Because I please myself."

"You!" Li Peilan instantly widened her eyes in fury, nearly choking on her breath.

So arrogant.

Who does she think she is!

She still thinks she can act on her own whim?!

Qin Jiao Jiao was angry, "Song Huan Yan! You're eating my brother's money! Do you know this hotel is the most upscale hotel in all Kyoto! Hosting a banquet costs a hundred million, and you, for your vanity, turned a proper Engagement banquet into your personal birthday party! Do you know that everyone who came today is wealthy? What on earth are you trying to do?"

Song Huan Yan pressed her lips together, "He spent a hundred million? Then you don't know how much he has saved; even if he went bankrupt, he'd still just have enough to fund this banquet."

Qin Jiao Jiao was stunned.

Qin Zi Mo is a scorching‑hot star, and to ordinary people a star's earnings seem otherworldly.

But it's only been two years, so although Qin Zi Mo's wealth has been accumulating rapidly, it still cannot be that huge.

Song Huan Yan said, "I've said it, if you're not willing to celebrate my birthday, please leave on your own."

After speaking, she lifted her foot and walked away; Qin Jiao Jiao, still resentful, tried to follow, but a bodyguard behind Song Huan Yan stopped her.

The spectacle only made Qin Jiao Jiao even more incensed, "Song Huan Yan! Stop right there!"