Chapter 138: Sister Shuang

Hearing Manager Wu mention Sister Shuang, my whole body gave a start. Sister Shuang—could it be the same Sister Shuang who saved me back then? It didn't seem very likely; perhaps it was just a coincidence that the other person’s name happened to share a character with hers.

However, when Huang Heng, Liu Hong, and the others heard the name "Sister Shuang," they were all terrified. None of them dared to speak. As for Liu Zhenxing, he was also shocked by Manager Wu’s words. It was clear that this "Sister Shuang" possessed immense deterrent power, enough to frighten them all to this extent.

Liu Zhenxing hurriedly apologized to Manager Wu: "I’m sorry, I’m sorry, Manager Wu. I didn’t mean it. Please, Manager Wu, show some leniency!"

Seeing Liu Zhenxing apologize, Manager Wu didn't say anything further. Instead, he looked at me and asked, "How is it? Are you alright?"

I shook my head and said, "I’m fine. Thank you, Manager Wu!"

Manager Wu smiled at me and said, "Don't be so formal. Calling me 'Manager Wu' is too distant. If you don't mind, just call me Uncle Wu from now on!"

I gave an awkward smile. Knowing I couldn't make Manager Wu lose face at this moment, I called out, "Uncle Wu!"

Hearing this, Manager Wu was pleasantly surprised. He smiled and said, "If you need any help in the future, just tell Uncle Wu. Don't ever treat Uncle Wu like an outsider!"

When Liu Zhenxing heard Manager Wu’s words, his expression changed drastically. He couldn't understand why Manager Wu cared so much about me, and this put immense pressure on him.

However, just then, Jiang Yifan looked at Manager Wu and said, "Wu Hao, when did you become so enthusiastic about helping people?"

Wu Hao looked at Jiang Yifan and immediately smiled. "Oh, isn't this Young Master Jiang? When did you arrive? You didn't tell me in advance so I could have someone entertain you separately!"

Jiang Yifan chuckled, looked at Wu Hao, and said, "Fine, that’s a very perfunctory excuse. I wonder if Bai Yueshuang knows about this behavior of yours."

Hearing the name Bai Yueshuang, I froze. Bai Yueshuang was Sister Shuang’s name. Could this Sister Shuang really be the one who saved me back then? This was far too coincidental.

Wu Hao didn't care about Jiang Yifan’s words at all and continued, "Sister Shuang would certainly understand why I do this. Besides, I don't need to report everything I do to her. Yang Yun is a young man I think very highly of. With Sister Ling’s support, he will surely achieve great things in the future, so I don't think there’s anything wrong with investing in him now."

If it were before, I would have been embarrassed to death by such blunt words from Wu Hao, but my skin had thickened quite a bit, and my mind was still entirely on Sister Shuang.

Hearing Wu Hao’s words, Jiang Yifan snorted coldly and said, "Sister Ling? Yu Manling? I can't believe Yu Manling would actually make friends with someone like this. I really don't know what she’s thinking or how she sees things!"

"What I think and how I see things is none of your business, is it? You’re overstepping your bounds!" Just then, Sister Ling happened to walk over.

Sister Ling was walking with several very beautiful, mature women. One of them was none other than the Sister Shuang I had been longing for. I hadn't expected her to actually be here, and judging by Wu Hao’s tone, Sister Shuang was the main organizer of this banquet.

Seeing Sister Shuang, I felt exceptionally awkward and wished I could hide under the table so she wouldn't see me. Although I had fantasized about meeting her countless times in my head, when it actually happened, I suddenly felt very awkward and didn't know what to say.

Jiang Yifan saw the group arrive, then looked at Yu Manling and smiled. "Oh, Sister Ling, you really arrived just in time. You weren't waiting here specifically for me, were you?"

Yu Manling chuckled, looked at Jiang Yifan, and said, "So what if I was waiting for you, and what if I wasn't? Is that any of your business?"

Yu Manling gave Jiang Yifan no face at all. Although Jiang Yifan was angry, it was clear he had no way to deal with her. It was evident that Sister Ling held a relatively high status here.

Jiang Yifan could only say awkwardly, "Indeed, Sister Ling should just do whatever she likes!"

Immediately after, Jiang Yifan walked up to Bai Yueshuang and said, "Yueshuang, you look very beautiful today. Did you dress up so nicely on purpose for today’s occasion?"

Bai Yueshuang smiled slightly and said, "Enough, let’s stop pretending. You and I both know the truth. You don't like me, and I don't like you, so let’s stop the act. Do whatever you want. Weren't you just out picking up girls? Honestly, I don't care, as long as you don't interfere with me picking up men!"

Hearing Bai Yueshuang’s words, Jiang Yifan’s face turned livid. "You bitch! If you dare to pick up men, just wait for death!"

Bai Yueshuang also looked cold and retorted angrily at Jiang Yifan, "You’re allowed to cheat on me, but I’m not allowed to cheat on you? Our two families are in a commercial marriage; there’s no affection at all. Isn't that something we both know very well?"

Just as Jiang Yifan was about to lose his temper, Huang Heng and Liu Hong, who were nearby, hurriedly stepped in to stop him, advising, "Young Master Jiang, calm down, calm down! There are so many people here!"

Hearing them, Jiang Yifan shut his mouth, though his eyes remained gloomy and uncertain.

However, I had gathered that Jiang Yifan and Bai Yueshuang were in a commercial marriage and had an engagement. It seemed today’s banquet was their engagement party, which was why so many people had come.

Seeing Jiang Yifan so humiliated, Chen Ling, who was beside me, mocked, "You were so arrogant just a moment ago, why are you so deflated now?"

Hearing Chen Ling’s words, Jiang Yifan’s expression shifted between anger and calm, but he still smiled and said, "I wasn't arrogant, you’re joking. I was just playing a joke on you all earlier!"

Seeing this guy’s sudden change of face, I felt more and more that he was incredibly sinister.

Yet, when Bai Yueshuang saw me, it was as if she hadn't seen me at all. She acted as if she didn't know me, which I found very strange, but I didn't dare to step forward and ask.

Not long after, the engagement party began. I had seen this kind of process on TV; it was basically all the same, just going through the motions. Everyone was preoccupied with themselves, chatting with their own circles and offering congratulations to Jiang Yifan and the others.

Many people came to chat with us at the banquet, mostly to hit on Chen Ling and Zhang Yinuo, or beauties coming to chat with me and Third Brother. Third Brother, however, managed to strike up conversations with several married young matrons. They were all very beautiful, and most importantly, they were all very wealthy—after all, everyone who could come here was a person of means. What I couldn't understand was what kind of taste these women had; they were actually interested in someone dressed like Third Brother. I really didn't know what these women were thinking.