Chapter 13

It was Xu Yanan who spoke.

In fact, it wasn't just Xu Yanan; the diners around had already noticed that this young man, who clearly had the strength to easily take down a few thugs, had been holding back, as if he was using the beatings to pay for his unpaid bill.

Such a tough and stubborn young man was indeed rare these days. In an era where peers were still being cultivated like hothouse flowers, he would rather be beaten than owe anyone anything, truly embodying a chivalrous and ancient spirit.

Having seen many older men act girlish, cute, and effeminate, Xu Yanan's immediate fondness for this unique and good-looking young man soared, and she naturally stepped forward to stop the farce.

The boss, Biao Ge, naturally saw that his men were no match for the young man and quickly flattered, "How could I let Miss Xu pay the bill? That young man is fortunate to be favored by Miss Xu. I, Biao, am not blind. I'll take the liberty of waiving his bill."

"I don't need anyone's pity."

The young man pushed through the crowd and stepped forward, his voice cold, "I'll come to pay you tomorrow morning, not a penny less."

"Brat, don't be ungrateful!" One of Xu Yanan's lackeys stepped forward and said, "It's your good fortune that Miss Xu favors you. If you know what's good for you, come with us and serve Miss Xu well..."

He didn't finish his sentence, already stunned.

Because as he spoke, the young man suddenly grabbed a dinner knife from the nearby table and swiftly stabbed it into his own right shoulder!

The dinner knife wasn't sharp, but the blood still flowed like a stream.

Pao Nu and Biao Ge simultaneously shielded Xu Yanan, fearing that this seemingly mad young man might harm Miss Xu.

On the contrary, Xu Yanan herself was thoroughly shocked.

When the young man stabbed himself, his bangs fluttered, revealing eyes as lonely and defiant as a lone wolf—what a proud gaze! It seemed to shout: Even a down-and-out wolf will never accept any pity or charity!

A wolf that has lost its wildness and only knows how to beg... is a dog!

That gaze was like a steel blade, instantly piercing Xu Yanan's heart, making this woman, who had been indulging in pleasure since the age of fifteen, suddenly feel disoriented!

She hadn't felt such a mix of heart palpitations and excitement in a long time!

On one hand, she was afraid of the young man's defiance and ruthlessness, and on the other, she was deeply moved by his chivalry and passion... Xu Yanan couldn't help but clench her legs, clearly feeling a trickle of moisture sliding from her thighs to her knees.

Then, she heard the young man say, word by word, "This cut is the interest I leave behind. I will definitely come to pay you tomorrow."

Ding dang~

The dinner knife fell to the ground, and the young man strode away.

On the second floor of the restaurant, Xu Yanan's eyes were glazed over.

"Miss..." Biao Ge, who hadn't seen such a ruthless person in years, turned back with a bitter smile, "What do you think?"

Xu Yanan tried to suppress her desire and said to her bodyguard in a low voice, "Quick, follow him!"

"Yes." Pao Nu, who had been a bodyguard and was skilled at finding lovers for Xu Yanan, immediately turned and left.

This young man was naturally Ye Yun, who was now using a handkerchief to block the wound and running towards the Taiping Mountain villa area with a bitter smile.

It was undoubtedly impossible to enter the Di Hao area in any way. He could only find a lead through the invited guests. As the daughter of the shipping tycoon, Xu Yanan could easily bring people in, and her information was the easiest to investigate and find her preferences, so Ye Yun chose her.

A woman like her, who had been pampered from a young age, had probably never met a truly proud and independent man. The men around her were always fawning and flattering.

Don't think it's not true. Think about it, even in our middle school days, how many boys would really ignore a pretty classmate? Even if some acted cold and silent in front of her, it was just to appear aloof and cool to get her attention—some might even have wet dreams about her several times a night...

So to attract the attention of this pampered daughter, the best way was to truly remain unmoved, not even a flicker in the eyes. But this wasn't easy. Who could really grit their teeth and stomp their feet to convince themselves that they didn't care about such a beautiful and high-status young lady?

Fortunately, Ye Yun did a good job... His fear of death and his strong desire to become a neutral evil without committing crimes had crushed most of his emotions, allowing him to rationally perform his act so smoothly.

Whether from the desire to conquer or the sense of curiosity, Ye Yun believed that Xu Yanan would definitely be moved by his "handsome man plan"... He was also very confident in his appearance and physique.

As for why he didn't stay longer, it had to do with Xu Yanan's character: she was known for being incredibly patient with men but discarding them like used goods once she got what she wanted... There was a rumor that she spent three 100,000-ton cruise ships to win a man's favor, then dumped him after two days.

Notably, that man was currently the most popular "uncle-type" young actor in the country, with a popularity no less than the four major stars of the 1990s. He was also the one who resisted Xu Yanan's money and beauty the longest—she took two days to make him fall.

What Ye Yun wanted was to make this woman in her twenties see but not get, to hook her appetite for the next day.

As for what he was doing now...

Half an hour later, at the largest nightclub in Jin Huan Square, Dian Dun PUB.

Xu Yanan, who had dismissed her two lackeys, sat alone in a corner, drinking and feeling restless.

The image of the young man stabbing himself kept haunting her mind. Every time she thought of him, and then thought of the many men who fawned at her feet, she suddenly felt a sense of disgust.

The righteous and resolute look of the young man made her heart uneasy. She even began to fear, what if he knew I was a woman who could be with anyone? What if he already had someone he liked? What if...

She drank to calm her烦躁, but it only added to her酒愁.

At this moment, a person quickly approached, it was Pao Nu.

"How is it? Where did he go?" Xu Yanan asked hurriedly.

Pao Nu said, "He went to Taiping Mountain."

"Taiping Mountain? Could it be..." He was also deliberately trying to get close to me?

Xu Yanan instantly felt extremely disappointed.

Pao Nu said, "Miss, he went to the Huang family in Taiping Mountain."

"The Huang family? The collector's residence?"

"Yes, he went to seek an audience, but the Huang family didn't see him. I inquired, and the Huang family said that the mainland boy wanted to see a unique jade seal from the Qing Qianlong period, inscribed with Zen phrases for cleansing the heart."

Xu Yanan was taken aback, "What is that?"

Pao Nu said, "It seems that the seal is from his ancestors. He hopes to see it, saying it was his deceased grandfather's last wish."

Xu Yanan's big eyes turned, as if she had found a breakthrough, "Just a glance, why is the Huang family so stingy?"

"It's not stinginess," Pao Nu whispered, "Miss, do you remember the chairman telling you about the upcoming Asian jewelry exhibition? The old man from the Huang family took the item to the exhibition, and it's not in Hong Kong now. If I'm not mistaken, the boy is probably from N City, and he saw the advertisement for the seal, so he came to Hong Kong to see it... How could a poor boy like him possibly get into the jewelry exhibition?"

Xu Yanan said, "Oh," and her lips curled up.

A woman of her status couldn't logically deduce that the boy was actually trying to get close to her to have her take him to the exhibition to achieve some secret goal... even Zhuge Liang couldn't be that devious.

So she immediately seized on this detail and felt secretly excited, then asked, "Why did you come back?"

Pao Nu smiled bitterly, "After the boy went to the Huang family, he ran back here... Miss, this guy is a bit strange. Most people in Hong Kong know that you've been coming to this nightclub frequently these past two months. For the boy to 'coincidentally' meet you twice is a bit too strange, isn't it?"

Looking at this bodyguard who had always been obedient and willing to find her various handsome men, Xu Yanan felt a sudden disgust for the first time and coldly said, "Get out and wait outside!"

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