The entire venue of Huaqing University had transformed into a small-scale charity gala for the wealthy—an event befitting the extravagant sons of Beijing’s elite. To them, money was merely a symbol.
The top donation had already reached four hundred thousand, which left Xiao Yufan somewhat astonished. Had these people gone mad? This wasn’t how money was supposed to be spent—though, he admitted, it wasn’t unusual to go to such lengths to impress a beautiful woman.
“Giggle, honey, I want to donate too! Charity is everyone’s responsibility, right?”
Caught up in the lively atmosphere, Lan Yue’s fair face had flushed slightly, her lips curving into a charming smile that exuded a captivating allure. Fortunately, most eyes were on the main stage, or else she would have left everyone breathless.
“How much do you want to donate, my little rich girl? Seems like only the guys are donating so far!”
Xiao Yufan couldn’t help but be captivated by her charm. His fingers tingled as his hand quietly slid onto her soft waist, moving upward until it rested on a place that could drive any man wild…
“Just go with four hundred thousand, since my husband doesn’t seem to care about money anyway!”
She gave Xiao Yufan a coy glance and only feebly resisted for a moment before letting him keep his hand on that intimate spot, her face blushing so deeply it seemed ready to drip with color.
Xiao Yufan helplessly shook his head. It wasn’t the money that bothered him—it was that this girl clearly wanted attention. Once again, he’d be the center of attention, and he really didn’t want to become the public enemy again.
Pulled by Lan Yue toward the front, Xiao Yufan found himself just a few meters away from Huangpu Xian’er on the stage. He could now sense the woman’s aura more clearly, and the feeling of awe only intensified.
As if by chance, Huangpu Xian’er’s beautiful eyes met Xiao Yufan’s gaze. Her smile, enough to charm any man, was like that of a celestial being, leaving Xiao Yufan momentarily dazed.
“I want to donate four hundred thousand…”
Lan Yue’s voice was soft, audible only to the two record keepers and Xiao Yufan himself. After all, the noise in the entire venue was enough to drown out any sound.
“Name!” The two clerks, already numb from the stream of donations, still lifted their heads when they heard the amount. Seeing her breathtaking beauty, their hands hesitated for a moment—they were no strangers to Lan Yue, but they couldn’t understand why such a goddess would donate so much.
Nonetheless, they quickly recorded it. Amazed or not, they still had work to do. Soon, Lan Yue’s name appeared on the large screen, jumping straight to second place.
“Quick, look! Our campus goddess has stepped in too! Four hundred thousand! I’m on my knees, so impressive!”
“Goddess, are you trying to make us give up on life? You probably don’t care about hugging Huangpu Xian’er, right? Why not leave us a chance!”
Groans of despair echoed throughout the venue. Seeing Lan Yue’s name, many were so shocked their jaws nearly dropped, especially the person who had just been pushed down the rankings—he was practically on the verge of collapse.
“Well then, let’s go!”
Faced with this situation, Xiao Yufan could only shake his head with a smile. This girl had certainly made a splash. He was probably seen as a kept man in many people’s eyes now, but Xiao Yufan didn’t mind.
“Aren’t you going to donate, dear?” Her eyes sparkling, Lan Yue’s gaze curved like a crescent moon, waiting expectantly for her husband’s reply.
“How much does my dear wife want me to donate then…”
Xiao Yufan had originally no intention of joining in, but since his woman had spoken, he naturally wanted to show some support. However, he had no idea how much she had in mind.
Just as he finished speaking, another commotion erupted in the venue. On the big screen, a name—Situ Xuan—suddenly shot to the top, with the amount skyrocketing to eight hundred thousand!
Everyone was stunned. Doubling the amount to eight hundred thousand was thrilling enough, but when Xiao Yufan saw the name, his pupils constricted sharply.
Situ Xuan! Was he from the Situ family?
But why had Xiao Yufan never heard of him? Except for the northern and southern branches of the Situ family, he hadn’t heard of any other Situ relatives!
A storm brewed in Xiao Yufan’s heart, but he couldn’t find any answers. Yet instinct told him—his grandfather must be hiding something from him.
“Honey, let’s beat this person!”
Lan Yue was also somewhat surprised. Could it be a coincidence that there were so many people with the double surname Situ? But she could sense the shift in Xiao Yufan’s mood.
“Alright then, let’s play along with him. Eight hundred thousand doesn’t really match my status, does it? How about one million!”
Still calm as ever, Xiao Yufan spoke slowly, as if discussing something trivial. To ordinary people, a million was already a huge sum.
“Brother, are you sure about this?!”
One of the clerks nervously swallowed, cautiously asking, afraid of offending this big donor. And with Lan Yue beside him, they didn’t even consider whether this guy was faking it.
“Just record it first!” Before Xiao Yufan could speak, Lan Yue had already answered with a cheerful smile. At this moment, where was the icy goddess? She was just like a sweet little wife.
Then, Xiao Yufan’s name appeared on the big screen. The crowd, still reeling from the previous shock, had already become numb. It was clear now—there was no chance they’d ever approach the goddess. But they all wanted to know who the final lucky man would be.
“No way! That guy was hiding his strength all along! A million? Even if I sold myself, I probably wouldn’t be worth that much!”
This time, the venue fell into a strange silence. Some people caught sight of Xiao Yufan and immediately understood. Their eyes were practically shooting flames—they were furious. He already had a goddess campus beauty, and now he was eyeing another!
How could they not be angry? Many who had remained neutral before now turned against Xiao Yufan in an instant.
As Xiao Yufan’s name climbed to the top, Huangpu Xian’er’s seductive lips curled into a subtle, almost imperceptible smile. No one could tell what she was thinking.
At the other end of the venue, a young man with a gloomy expression stared at Xiao Yufan’s name on the screen. A glint of coldness flashed in his eyes. If Xiao Yufan had sensed that gaze, he would have known—it was filled with killing intent.
“A branch cast out by the Situ family—where do you get the audacity to challenge me? Soon, I’ll take everything you’re proud of and reduce it all to nothing!”
Situ Xuan’s lips curled into a sneer. The chilling cruelty in his smile sent a shiver through those around him. They knew—this time, the man was truly enraged…
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