Looking at the gold card Xiao Yufan took out, the two receptionists didn’t seem particularly impressed, but Yu Yihan appeared somewhat surprised…
With Yu Yihan’s experience, she naturally recognized this type of gold card. Yet how could Xiao Yufan possibly have something like this? She couldn’t help but feel that Xiao Yufan indeed carried many, many secrets.
“Don’t bother looking—it’s not mine…” Feeling Yu Yihan’s unusual gaze, Xiao Yufan shook his head. This gold card with unlimited credit wasn’t his to begin with, and he didn’t want this woman suspecting anything about him.
“I don’t care whether it’s yours or not—it’s got nothing to do with me!”
Yu Yihan didn’t listen to Xiao Yufan’s explanation because, to her, it simply wasn’t important. She walked directly into the private room, leaving Xiao Yufan looking helplessly behind.
The private room wasn’t particularly large, so the decoration was relatively simple. It didn’t take much time at all, and after the two of them arranged it, the room exuded a festive atmosphere.
Around seven o’clock, people began to arrive at the private room one after another. Surprisingly, the first to show up was Fan Le—this guy actually had a conscientious moment…
“Brother Fan, happy birthday!” Fan Le was holding an elaborately wrapped gift box. Upon seeing Xiao Yufan, he rushed forward for a bear hug, but Xiao Yufan laughed and pushed him away, joking—he definitely didn’t want Yu Yihan beside him thinking his sexual orientation was questionable.
“Thanks, but you’re being too formal. Inviting you to dinner wasn’t about expecting a gift!”
“Just wanted to show some appreciation, you know! And who’s this…?” Fan Le responded sheepishly, shifting his gaze to Yu Yihan with evident surprise at seeing such a beautiful woman by Xiao Yufan’s side.
“This is our company’s CEO… and also my… friend…” Originally, Xiao Yufan had intended to say “tenant,” but upon second thought, that might provoke Fan Le’s curiosity. It was better not to reveal the truth outright.
“Ohhh…” Fan Le dragged out the word, a lewd grin spreading across his face. Xiao Yufan was instantly speechless—this guy could start imagining things from just a tiny bit of information.
Following Fan Le, the next to arrive were naturally Ma Teng and Mu Qing. Throughout the two years of university and three years in Beijing, they had been there for every birthday. This time, however, something seemed subtly missing…
For Xiao Yufan, the birthday wishes from Ma Teng and Mu Qing meant more than anyone else’s. Over the past three years, they had given him the motivation to keep going and had always supported him quietly.
Fan Le already knew Ma Teng and his wife, so their conversation flowed easily. In contrast, Yu Yihan sat alone in a corner, engrossed in her phone. Her personality made it difficult for her to find common topics with others.
“Yufan, isn’t this the woman you brought to our wedding last time? Wow, you really moved on fast…” Mu Qing leaned closer to Xiao Yufan, casting a teasing glance toward Yu Yihan.
“Dear Miss Mu, could you please not be so nosy? Our relationship isn’t what you think!” Xiao Yufan knew Mu Qing must have misunderstood, so he quickly explained before continuing, “Why don’t you go chat with her? You three are having such a lively conversation—you shouldn’t leave her out like that.”
“Alright, alright, I’ll handle it. It’s my first time meeting such a cold woman, but your taste in women remains as good as ever…” Mu Qing gave a confident gesture, then walked directly toward Yu Yihan.
To Xiao Yufan’s surprise, Mu Qing quickly struck up a conversation with Yu Yihan. It was then that he realized Yu Yihan wasn’t as cold as she seemed, especially not around those close to him.
“You’re quite the guy! You and Cheng Ying just broke up not long ago, and now you’ve already found someone new—a real gem like her! What a lucky guy…” Ma Teng licked his lips, his expression one of genuine admiration. He truly felt happy for Xiao Yufan. After all, Yu Yihan was undeniably an exceptional beauty, and for Xiao Yufan to have moved on from Cheng Ying’s shadow was already quite impressive.
Xiao Yufan simply smiled without responding. Like rumors, some things only got more complicated the more you tried to explain—better to stay silent and let things be. So he wisely chose to say nothing.
“But what about when Hu Yingluo arrives? How will you handle the two of them?” Ma Teng’s lips curled into a knowing smirk. Suddenly remembering that Hu Yingruo hadn’t shown up yet, he felt like today might turn into a showdown between two women…
“What does she have to do with us?” Xiao Yufan frowned, puzzled by Ma Teng’s meaning. Yet he recalled the expression on Hu Yingruo’s face the day he had asked for her help, and he couldn’t help feeling a bit confused. Why did he get the feeling there was some connection between Hu Yingruo and Yu Yihan?
Privately praying that nothing would go wrong today, Xiao Yufan hoped everything would stay calm. Just then, the sound of high heels clicking against the floor echoed outside the private room, and a graceful figure appeared before everyone’s eyes…
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