Chapter 115: Ren Yang's Fate

Xia Yurou's heart was full of curiosity and admiration toward Jiangnan.

She keenly caught the hint of impatience in Jiangnan's brows, as well as his tenderness toward Murong Wan.

This priceless "Crystal Heart," in Jiangnan's eyes, seemed merely an ordinary gift for a beloved.

Such skill and bearing are far beyond what ordinary people can possess.

Xia Yurou's reverence for Jiangnan deepened further.

A person like Jiangnan may have profound meaning in every tiny habit; one must not neglect him lightly.

She smiled gently, gliding like a lotus, and stepped before Murong Wan.

With both hands she lifted the dazzling "Crystal Heart" and presented it to Murong Wan.

"Miss Murong, this 'Crystal Heart' truly matches you."

Xia Yurou's voice was melodious, like a clear spring, and her tone brimmed with praise.

"It symbolizes pure, flawless love, just like you and Mr. Jiangnan, which is enviable."

Murong Wan was taken off guard by the sudden compliment, her cheeks flushing with a hint of red.

She took the "Crystal Heart," and a warm current rose in her heart.

This beautiful gem was Jiangnan's affection for her.

She carefully placed the "Crystal Heart" on her chest; the large pink diamond glittered under the lights, highlighting her fair skin and making her even more radiant.

For a moment, the entire exhibition hall seemed to dim, leaving only Murong Wan, like the moon cradled by countless stars, radiating dazzling light.

The crowd gasped, their eyes full of envy.

Ren Yang stood in the corner, his face dark and terrifyingly grim.

He had thought he could use this chance to humiliate Jiangnan, but unexpectedly he was slapped hard.

Five hundred million, for Jiangnan, was merely a drop in the bucket.

And he, like a Jumping Clown, was mocked by everyone.

His heart was filled with resentment and hatred, but more so with fear.

He knew he had utterly offended Jiangnan; with Jiangnan's wealth and means, dealing with him would be as easy as a snap.

The more Ren Yang thought, the more terrified he became; he dared not stay, turning to slip away quietly.

"Stop."

A cold voice rang behind him, like a judgment from hell.

Ren Yang's body stiffened, and he slowly turned.

Jiangnan stared at him coldly, his eyes full of mockery.

"Mr. Ren, you're in such a hurry to leave—where do you intend to go?"

Jiangnan's mouth curled into a playful smile.

"Our Bet Agreement, you haven't fulfilled it yet."

Ren Yang's complexion turned ghastly, fine beads of sweat seeping from his forehead.

He forced a calm demeanor, stammering as he spoke.

"W-what Bet Agreement? I don't recall."

"Oh? Is that so?"

Jiangnan raised an eyebrow, stepping closer to Ren Yang.

"It seems Mr. Ren's memory isn't great—need me to help you recall?"

With each step he took, Ren Yang felt his heart squeezed by an invisible giant hand, making his breathing grow difficult.

"You... what are you trying to do?"

Ren Yang's voice trembled, his eyes filled with fear.

"Do what?"

Jiangnan let out a light laugh, his gaze suddenly sharp.

"Of course it's to make you fulfill the Bet Agreement."

He seized Ren Yang's collar and hauled him to the center of the exhibition hall.

"In front of everyone, kneel and bark like a dog."

Jiangnan's voice was low but clearly reached everyone's ears.

The hall fell silent, everyone holding their breath, watching the scene.

Ren Yang's face flushed bright red, humiliation, anger, and fear intertwining within him.

As the dignified Ren Family Eldest Son, when had he ever endured such humiliation?

Ren Yang gritted his teeth, his eyes flashing with vengeful poison.

"Rivals should be resolved, not entangled; do you really want to make this so ugly?"

Jiangnan clamped Ren Yang's collar, his mouth curling into a playful arc, his voice tinged with mockery.

"Rivals should be resolved, not entangled?"

"You seem to have mistaken something."

He closed in on Ren Yang, his tone lofty and disdainful.

"In my eyes, the Ren Family has no such right."

"You... don't act recklessly!"

Ren Yang's outward anger masked inner cowardice, trying to hide his fear with words.

"I admit, this time I messed up."

He inhaled deeply, striving to steady his trembling voice.

That blue sapphire, I… I'll return it to you, as compensation.

He pulled out an exquisite velvet box from his pocket, held it with both hands, and extended it toward Jiangnan.

Inside the box, the blue sapphire lay still, emitting a faint blue light.

Jiangnan glanced at the blue sapphire, his eyes showing no ripple.

"Do you think I'd care about a stone?"

His offhand remark was like a heavy hammer, smashing hard into Ren Yang's heart.

Ren Yang's face turned deathly pale, his lips trembling, yet he couldn't utter a word.

"I said it—I want you to fulfill the bet agreement."

Jiangnan's voice turned icy suddenly, leaving no room for doubt.

"Kneel, and bark like a dog."

He repeated it again, each word like a sharp blade cutting into Ren Yang's dignity.

Ren Yang gritted his teeth, nails digging deep into his palms, almost drawing blood.

He lifted his head, his eyes flashing with a mad light.

"Jiangnan, don't bully people too much!"

"Do you know what the consequences of your actions are?"

He attempted a final struggle,

"My Ren Family in Qingzhou Province is a family of standing and reputation."

"By making me embarrass myself in public today, you've made an enemy of the entire Ren Family."

"Aren't you afraid you'll suffer retaliation later?"

Ren Yang's eyes were bloodshot, his countenance ferocious.

He tried to use his family's influence to intimidate Jiangnan—this was his last trump card.

Jiangnan calmly regarded him, his eyes devoid of any fear.

"Consequences?"

He gave a light chuckle, as if he'd heard a huge joke.

"Do you think I'd fear the Ren Family's retaliation?"

He stepped forward, looking down on Ren Yang from above.

"Don't talk about your little Ren Family; even if all the prominent clans of Qingzhou Province were gathered together, in my eyes they'd be no more than ants."

Jiangnan's voice was calm, yet it carried an aura of looking down on the world.

This aura made everyone present feel terrified.

They had never seen anyone so arrogant, yet for some reason they faintly felt that Jiangnan had the right to say such things.

In front of the jewelry store, Xia Yurou lightly covered her lips, her beautiful eyes flashing with a strange light.

She had just learned from the jewelry store manager about the bet agreement between Ren Yang and Jiangnan.

Originally, she thought it was just a farce.

After all, the Ren Family is the foremost prominent family in Qingzhou Province on the surface.

Who would dare offend them lightly?

But now, everything happening before her eyes completely overturned her perception.

This young man named Jiangnan not only made Ren Yang fulfill the bet agreement, but also forced him to bark like a dog in public.

This is simply, making him suffer more than if he were killed outright.

Xia Yurou's heart was stirred up with huge waves.

This young man is absolutely not an ordinary person.

He exudes a mysterious aura that is hard to fathom.

Xia Yurou's heart developed a strong interest in Jiangnan.

She wants to know why he dares to act so unscrupulously.

Could it be that he truly isn't afraid of the Ren Family's retaliation?