Under the chilling intimidation of Tian Xuan’s icy aura, no one dared to step forward and provoke any further. Compared to flirting, survival was a bit more important…
As for Qin Ming’s actions, Xiao Yufan had witnessed them clearly. Since this guy wanted to play rough, how could Xiao Yufan possibly disappoint him?
Yu Yihan and Qin Menglu’s flushed faces gradually faded, replaced instead by a peculiar gleam in their eyes. Xiao Yufan had changed—he had become even more unfathomable to them.
He was rebellious yet slightly flirtatious, his lips curving into a charming, intoxicating smile. Though he appeared ostentatious, his eyes carried a deep, weary depth. In the past year, they didn’t know what he had gone through.
“If… you’re still angry, then I apologize for what happened before…”
Looking at Zhang Kuang’s matured profile, Yu Yihan’s calm heart stirred with ripples. Over the past year, countless outstanding men had expressed their affection for her, yet she had remained single.
Only she herself knew the reason—it was fate, and she couldn’t deny that Xiao Yufan had slowly crept into her heart. During the year he had vanished, she had finally experienced the maddening ache of longing for someone.
“It’s been a year, and your personality hasn’t changed at all. The only thing that has changed is that you’ve become even more beautiful than before…”
Xiao Yufan sensed the tremble in Yu Yihan’s voice. He hesitated for a moment before his gaze softened. Toward this woman bound to him by an inexplicable fate, Xiao Yufan himself wasn’t sure what emotions he truly felt.
“Is that so?” Yu Yihan gave a bitter smile, her beautiful face tinged with self-mockery. Ever since the moment she got into the car, this man hadn’t given her much attention. Xiao Yufan had changed—he had become somewhat colder…
“I’m starving, Brother Fan. Let’s eat quickly…”
With a teasing lift of her brow, Qin Menglu hesitated briefly before lazily speaking up to ease the awkward atmosphere. Her coquettish expression made even Xiao Yufan swallow hard. After a year apart, this girl had become even more enchantingly seductive.
Letting out a dry chuckle, Xiao Yufan appeared somewhat helpless. He was confident that with any other woman, he could handle the situation, but facing Yu Yihan, he felt powerless. Deep down, he still cared for this girl deeply.
The presence of the three women became the highlight of the entire hall, drawing the lingering gazes of many men who wished they were the ones surrounded by such beauty.
“Honey, why are you staring at those women? Am I that unattractive?”
“My wife is the most beautiful. No one can ever compare to you in my heart…”
A nearby couple’s conversation caused many in the hall to roll their eyes. The man reluctantly glanced at his aging wife, inwardly wailing in despair. Why was there such a huge gap between people?
“Has anyone managed to win the hearts of these two beauties during my absence last year? I wonder if I can be the prince who guards the princess?”
Almost unconsciously, Xiao Yufan’s heart fluttered at the sight of their perfect faces. Only after his words had fallen did he realize how inappropriate they sounded.
“I don’t want to be someone else’s woman…”
Her hands froze mid-motion. Upon hearing Xiao Yufan’s words, both Qin Menglu and Yu Yihan were momentarily stunned. Only Tian Xuan remained calm and composed. Xiao Yufan, however, knew that this calmness was only superficial.
“So this is how you charm women? It seems the rumors about you are true—you’re nothing but a spoiled playboy!”
Yu Yihan’s once gentle gaze turned completely icy. There was already a beautiful woman by Xiao Yufan’s side, yet he still dared to flirt with her…
Tears slid down her pale cheeks as her emotions surged. Once, she had hoped—hoped that one day her prince would appear and say, “Be my guarded princess.”
But when that moment truly arrived before her eyes, she realized how much it hurt. Was it because Xiao Yufan already had another woman by his side? Or was it because this lecherous man wanted to indulge in multiple romances and had hurt her…
“Playboy? How dare you call the Young Master a playboy! The sacrifices he made over the past year are beyond your imagination. It’s precisely because he carries feelings for you…”
“Tian Xuan, enough. Some things cannot be forced. If the prince has feelings, but the goddess does not, it’s best not to embarrass oneself further.”
A flash of disappointment flickered in his eyes. Although Xiao Yufan had anticipated Yu Yihan’s reaction, he still felt a pang of displeasure. However, Qin Menglu’s response warmed his heart slightly…
“You’re such a bastard…” Yu Yihan finally unleashed her emotions, her voice rising sharply. Everyone turned their heads in surprise, wondering why she had suddenly exploded.
A mocking smirk flickered across Xiao Yufan’s face, his lips curling slightly in disdain. If Yu Yihan truly had no feelings for him, why should he bother chasing after rejection?
Just as the atmosphere in the hall grew heavy, a sudden commotion from outside caught Xiao Yufan’s attention. His gaze turned icy cold. After experiencing rejection, someone was about to bear the brunt of his frustration.
A group of armed officers appeared at the entrance of the restaurant. Many curious onlookers shifted their gazes toward the corner where Xiao Yufan and the others sat. It was obvious these men were here for him…
“Who was the one who assaulted someone in public just now? Please cooperate and come with us to the police station…”
In Xiao Yufan’s line of sight, a portly man marched straight toward him. Behind him walked Qin Ming, the very man Tian Xuan had intimidated into submission, silently trailing behind with a glint of malice in his eyes.
“The state doesn’t pay you to strut around in wolf’s clothing…”
Xiao Yufan was already in a foul mood. Seeing this man only ignited his fury further. He didn’t even bother to figure out the man’s identity—right now, he was just too angry.
“Father, it was him! He attacked me publicly, and everyone here can testify…”
Qin Ming smirked slightly. In his eyes, Xiao Yufan was merely showing off for a moment’s glory. He believed that soon enough, this guy would be crying. So he pinned all the blame squarely on Xiao Yufan.
The surrounding crowd kept their heads down, not daring to draw attention. Only a fool would speak up now—after all, the man approaching was the city’s police chief. Offending him could spell trouble for the rest of their lives…
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