“Mu Xiaoqiao, are you going to tell me that this man beside you didn’t get his car through your purchase?”
Jiang Rou spoke with a mocking tone as she looked at the seductive woman appearing beside her. Don’t be fooled by Mu Xiaoqiao’s delicate appearance—deep inside, she had a tenacious spirit that refused to back down. This woman constantly opposed her, and Jiang Rou had reached her limit…
“I enjoy having my man use my things. What holds a man better than beauty? It’s money!”
Mu Xiaoqiao coldly snorted, her expression clearly displeased. Originally, she had been the most celebrated beauty at the Film Academy and the goddess in every male student’s heart within the acting department. However, Jiang Rou’s arrival had completely stolen her spotlight…
“She’s nothing but vulgar and materialistic…”
Jiang Rou cast a disdainful glance at the man beside Mu Xiaoqiao. She couldn’t even remember why she had once liked this man. Fortunately, she had now seen his true colors…
“Who are you calling vulgar and materialistic? You’re nothing but an unsophisticated country bumpkin! And you call yourself a ‘natural beauty’…”
Clearly angered, Mu Xiaoqiao exploded, not caring that others were present. The man beside her tugged at her sleeve, clearly hoping to prevent the situation from escalating further.
“Su Yang, are you even a real man? When someone insults your girlfriend, you don’t even react. Could it be that you still have feelings for this wench?”
Seeing her boyfriend remain indifferent, Mu Xiaoqiao grew even more furious. It wasn’t that she truly cherished this man; rather, she wanted to take everything that belonged to Jiang Rou for herself. Yet now, this man clearly turned out to be a spineless coward.
“Xiao Qiao, please just calm down a bit. There are so many people around. We’re just going out for dinner together; there’s no need to make things so tense…”
In his heart, Su Yang still felt deeply guilty toward Jiang Rou. It wasn’t that he pursued wealth and status—he simply believed that Mu Xiaoqiao could offer him a better life. As someone from a rural background, being able to date this wealthy young lady was already a stroke of good fortune.
All three of them were from the acting department, and this was meant to be a simple gathering. Yet unexpectedly, the two incompatible women started arguing the moment they met, leaving him unable to even get a word in edgewise…
“Why should I be the one to calm down? She was the one who started it, yet you’re blaming me now. Get out! Just get out…”
Unconcerned about the many spectators watching the drama unfold, Mu Xiaoqiao slapped Su Yang hard across the face. Though his cheek immediately bore the mark of her five fingers, he didn’t leave. He knew that if he walked away now, he’d lose everything.
Jiang Rou felt a tinge of pity for this man. Their previous relationship had been based merely on mutual affection, but now, it seemed like his departure might actually be a good thing for her.
“We’re all friends here. Let’s not make things too awkward…”
Others finally reacted and rushed forward to mediate. After all, they would inevitably cross paths again. If things got too tense, it would be unpleasant for everyone, especially since they were about to go out for dinner together. A quarrel between the two would ruin the mood.
Of course, everyone knew that Mu Xiaoqiao was famously capricious, so most people leaned toward the more amiable Jiang Rou. This girl was not only beautiful but also easygoing. Her only drawback was her impoverished family background…
“Xiao Rou…”
At that moment, a voice reached everyone’s ears. Jiang Rou’s delicate frame trembled slightly, her gaze following the source of the sound. When she saw Xiao Yufan leaning out of the car window, her beautiful eyes lit up with a gentle glow.
“Whoa! A rare Maserati sports car! Am I hallucinating?”
Before Jiang Rou could fully recover her composure, murmurs from those around her began to rise. The luxurious and elegant appearance of the purple Maserati deeply captivated them, and those who truly understood cars had already gasped in astonishment.
“How handsome! If only a man could someday come pick me up in a car like that—I’d die of happiness!”
Several women began to dream aloud, their eyes sparkling. In their eyes, Xiao Yufan was already labeled as a rich second-generation heir or a government official’s son. Someone who could afford a luxury car worth millions couldn’t possibly be ordinary…
Slowly walking closer, Jiang Rou no longer resembled the fiery girl who had just argued with Mu Xiaoqiao. Her elegant and gentle demeanor added a new charm to her beauty, rivaling even that of several other beauties like Yi Han…
“You came…” Jiang Rou gently pecked Xiao Yufan’s cheek, her pretty face quickly blushing. Since this was just an act, it needed to appear authentic. Yet she was afraid that Xiao Yufan might get angry, which would make her actions today a laughingstock.
“So, have you missed me already after just a few days apart?”
Leaning casually against the car door, Xiao Yufan wore an amused smile that made Jiang Rou feel slightly uneasy. Why did she suddenly feel like she was walking straight into a tiger’s den? Yet she didn’t mind his intense gaze at all…
“Is this the boyfriend Jiang Rou mentioned? How come she never talked about him before? He’s not only rich but also extremely handsome. They really seem well-matched!”
“I’ve seen them together before at a concert. Who knows, maybe they’re already more than just boyfriend and girlfriend…”
The friend who had attended a concert with Jiang Rou was now adding fuel to the fire. In her opinion, Xiao Yufan was far superior to that Liu Ge fellow. It pleased her to see Jiang Rou finding a good match.
“So that’s it! This is practically a golden son-in-law material! Driving such a luxurious sports car, he must be a millionaire at least. Why couldn’t I ever meet such a great guy…”
Everyone was gossiping, and no one paid attention to Su Yang and Mu Xiaoqiao anymore. Someone driving a car worth tens of thousands could act so arrogantly, yet Jiang Rou’s man showed no signs of haughtiness at all.
As the saying goes, comparing people can kill, and comparing goods can throw them away. The more Mu Xiaoqiao looked at Su Yang, the more displeased she became. She had spent money on a pretty boy who wasn’t even as handsome as Jiang Rou’s current boyfriend. Her heart grew even more unbalanced…
However, Xiao Yufan and Jiang Rou were unaware of others’ thoughts, especially Jiang Rou, whose beautiful eyes kept shifting nervously, afraid that if they lingered too long, Xiao Yufan would catch her gaze. Before this man, all her little secrets seemed impossible to hide.
“Well then, aren’t you going to introduce me? After all, I’m your official boyfriend. You can’t just leave me standing here, can you?”
Xiao Yufan vaguely understood the situation. He realized this girl was probably using him to save face. Back then, Hu Yingluo had done the same thing. Were all women fond of playing this game…
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