"Brother Su Fan, Σ(⊙▽⊙"a why are you here...?"
Lin Xuan raised his wine glass, showing just the right amount of surprise on his face.
In fact, Lin Xuan had already anticipated Su Fan's arrival.
After all, in the hospital, Su Qingge had mentioned cutting ties with her aunt.
With Su Fan's personality, it was impossible for him to remain indifferent.
"I... am an old acquaintance of Miss Han. I happened to be free tonight, so I came along to join the fun."
"Oh~~ I see, I get it~~ I get it~~~"
Lin Xuan's eyes lingered ambiguously on Han Xinqiao and Su Fan, a playful smirk appearing at the corner of his mouth.
He didn't press further, saving his brother-in-law from having to come up with more lies.
Phew~~
Seeing that his brother-in-law seemed to have misunderstood something...
Su Fan didn't bother explaining and simply went along with the misunderstanding, secretly relieved.
He had come in a hurry today.
If Lin Xuan kept questioning him, he might end up contradicting himself and making a fool of himself.
Right now, Su Fan didn't want to be associated with the Su family to avoid causing trouble for his little sister.
The reason he revealed his connection with the Han family was mainly because...
When he was unable to openly help the Su family, he could use the Han family as a proxy to resolve their crises.
This was a necessary but reluctant decision...
Originally, he wanted to interact with Lin Xuan as an ordinary person, but this only led to his little sister distancing herself from him.
Forget it, no more pretending.
He decided to reveal a bit of his strength in front of his sister...
On the side.
Han Xinqiao's eyes flickered with confusion, unable to figure out the relationship between Lin Xuan and Su Fan.
The reason she was here today was that she had heard from Zhao Hu that Su Fan would be attending this banquet.
So, she immediately put on her makeup and eagerly rushed over...
Seeing that Su Fan didn't refute it.
Instead, he tacitly allowed Lin Xuan's misunderstanding.
Han Xinqiao's heart skipped a beat, and she quietly wrapped her arm around Su Fan's.
Hmm?
Su Fan frowned slightly, feeling uncomfortable all over.
But to avoid arousing Lin Xuan's suspicion...
He held back again and again, resisting the urge to slap Han Xinqiao across the face.
Seeing that she wasn't pushed away, Han Xinqiao was overjoyed. She felt quite confident, believing that she was just one final step away from completely winning over Su Fan...
"Mr. Lin, I've long heard of you. Meeting you in person is even better than your reputation—you are truly extraordinarily handsome."
"You flatter me! Miss Han, you are truly stunning. No wonder even Brother Su Fan, with his cold personality, has taken a liking to you."
Han Xinqiao smiled radiantly, exchanging polite flattery with Lin Xuan.
At the same time, she subtly sized up the man before her.
So, this is... Su Qingge's partner?
He's quite handsome, but that's about it...
In the end, he's just an ordinary man. How could he possibly compare to the man I have my eyes on... Su Fan?
Han Xinqiao maintained a calm expression, but inwardly, she was filled with pride.
She had always seen Su Qingge as her imaginary rival, wanting to surpass her in every aspect.
Unfortunately, things never seemed to go as planned...
But after seeing Lin Xuan in person, she felt that, at least in terms of future husbands, she was definitely superior to Su Qingge.
Because compared to superficial things like looks and wealth...
Su Fan was a true young martial arts master. Relying on his own strength alone, he could establish an entire family dynasty.
Only a man like that was worthy of her beauty.
Even though Su Fan currently paid her little to no attention...
But tides change—thirty years on the east side of the river, thirty years on the west. Never underestimate a young girl's rise.
One day, Su Fan would surely fall at her feet, utterly captivated by her endless charm.
At that moment.
A servant quickly approached, informing Lin Xuan that everything was ready.
"Brother Su Fan, enjoy your time. I'll go greet the other guests first..."
After bidding a brief farewell, Lin Xuan smiled and walked away until his figure was obscured by the crowd.
Only then did Su Fan's face turn cold as he quickly pulled his arm away from Han Xinqiao's grasp.
Then, in a calm yet icy tone, he warned:
"For your father's sake, I'll let this slide this time. But if you dare touch me again without permission, I'll kill you."
"(???(??? ;) Huh???"
Han Xinqiao, who had been lost in her own fantasies, immediately snapped back to reality upon sensing the cold killing intent in Su Fan's words. She was so frightened that she dared not move.
As for Zhao Hu...
His legs trembled, and he didn't even dare to breathe loudly.
Fortunately, Su Fan only gave a verbal warning. After speaking, he turned and left with a cold expression.
After about a minute, Han Xinqiao's expression gradually shifted from shock to unwillingness.
Damn it...
Could this man be gay?
With my stunning beauty that could bring down kingdoms, he actually remains indifferent?!
Han Xinqiao stomped her feet in frustration, seriously beginning to doubt Su Fan's sexual orientation.
Ever since she learned that Su Fan was a legendary martial arts master...
She had made up her mind to make this man fall for her, proving that she was far more attractive than Su Qingge.
So today, she deliberately wore a low-cut evening gown, exposing a large portion of her fair skin, paired with seductive eyes and a sweet, alluring voice.
She refused to believe that any man could remain unmoved by her beauty!
At the banquet, countless guests widened their eyes, wanting to stare but not daring to do so openly.
This made Han Xinqiao secretly delighted, knowing that her "man-slaying" makeup had been a great success.
But what she didn't anticipate was...
Even when faced with her stunning, nation-toppling beauty...
Su Fan still acted indifferent, as if he were completely blind to her charms.
This dealt an unprecedented blow to Han Xinqiao's confidence.
Hmph, I won't give up.
Su Fan.
One day, I will make you kneel at my feet and lick my toes clean...
Like an unkillable cockroach, Han Xinqiao encouraged herself with sheer willpower and chased after Su Fan...
Meanwhile, Su Fan...
Was silently gazing at Su Yan, who was mingling with the Wang family in the corner, his expression filled with unexplainable sorrow.
He had just witnessed his aunt's arrogant and domineering behavior and knew that there was no turning back.
His little sister had made the right decision!
If they didn't drive their aunt away, she would eventually bring great trouble to the Su family.
"Sigh... ε=(′ο｀*)))"
"Forget it! At worst, I'll just keep an eye on her life in private and make sure she has no financial worries for the rest of her life!"
Su Fan no longer dwelled on it and abandoned the childish notion of reconciling with his aunt.
"But if Aunt wants a fresh start, those people must disappear..."
Looking at the Wang family, Su Fan's gaze gradually turned indifferent, as if he were looking at a group of soon-to-be dead people.
As a martial arts grandmaster, he had countless ways to eliminate ordinary people.
This was why martial artists were independent from ordinary society, feared by the authorities, and granted certain privileges.
A powerful martial artist going berserk could cause unimaginable destruction!!!
Just as Su Fan made up his mind and was about to withdraw his gaze...
Out of the corner of his eye, he unintentionally caught sight of a familiar, slender figure, and his entire body trembled.
"She... She is..."
Not far away.
By the banquet's food table stood a woman dressed in an elegant white gown.
Her face was as clear as autumn water and as delicate as spring flowers.
Her bright eyes shimmered with innocence and kindness.
Yet the slight tremble of her lips revealed her nervousness and unease.
Her silky hair cascaded naturally over her shoulders, and her light makeup made her even more radiant.
Standing amidst the crowd.
She appeared a bit lost, her brows furrowed in anxiety, seemingly feeling out of place.
Yet her unique aura made her stand out at the banquet.
She was like an unpolished gem, carrying a hint of simplicity, but already mesmerizing enough to captivate hearts...
Xiao Wan...
She... Why is she here?!!
A rare expression of emotion appeared on Su Fan's face. In his extreme shock, he unconsciously pulled his hands out of his pockets.
He never would have imagined...
That he would see the girl he had once promised his life to during his university days.
Mu Xiaowan.
"Things have changed... people have changed..."
Su Fan's eyes grew slightly misty as he unconsciously moved closer to her.
At the same time, memories from the past surfaced in his mind...
That year, both he and she were young, stepping into their first experiences of love. Su Fan had felt his heart race for the first time.
To prevent Mu Xiaowan from feeling inferior upon learning of the wealth gap between their families...
Su Fan had lied, claiming to be from a working-class family, choosing to date her as an ordinary man.
As university graduation approached...
He had traveled abroad with his family for business, and he and Mu Xiaowan had made a solemn promise to marry upon his return.
He had planned that once he returned home...
He would then reveal to Mu Xiaowan that he was actually a wealthy heir—but fate had other plans...
Su Fan's breathing quickened as he instinctively moved toward the woman.
Seeing her features up close, that familiar face made Su Fan momentarily dazed, but it also confirmed her identity beyond a doubt.
It's her, it's really her...
"Xiaowan..."
The sudden call startled Mu Xiaowan, who had already been feeling anxious and uneasy.
Today, she had been confined at home for prenatal care and had been racking her brain for an escape plan when...
Huo Qichen had suddenly entered, tossed her a dress, and demanded that she accompany him to the banquet as his date.
Such an unreasonable request made Mu Xiaowan immediately protest.
Of course...
Before a domineering CEO, all her resistance was futile.
This was her first time attending such a lavish banquet, making her feel insecure and awkward, like an ugly duckling out of place...
"Huh? Sir, do you... know me?"
Hearing someone call her name, Mu Xiaowan instinctively looked up and saw a young man with an ordinary face, dressed in an old shirt and ripped jeans.
His eyes were slightly red as he stood before her.
For some reason, she felt a faint sense of familiarity in his eyes...
This guy... he's dressed so plainly?!
Doesn't he feel embarrassed?
Wearing such attire at a grand banquet like this seems way too out of place, doesn't it?
Mu Xiaowan immediately recognized Su Fan's cheap, street-market outfit.
She wasn't mocking him; rather, she found it strangely familiar.
Because she herself owned quite a few similar outfits.
This made Mu Xiaowan feel that the man before her was just like her—a broke nobody, someone from the same class of ordinary people...
"I... I'm your university junior! I was a year below you!"
Su Fan, thinking quickly, casually made up a new identity.
"Senior, you might not remember me. But back then, you were the school beauty, so I recognized you instantly."
My junior?
Mu Xiaowan was briefly stunned but didn't suspect anything.
After all, she had indeed been quite famous in school, reaching the top of the beauty rankings based purely on her looks...
So, it was normal that many male students knew her while she didn't recognize them.
"A junior, huh... What's your name?"
Finding a familiar face from school made Mu Xiaowan quite happy, easing her nervousness.
"I... My name is Su Fan."
"Su... Su Fan, huh..."
Hearing that surname, Mu Xiaowan's body stiffened. She was reminded of a certain heartless scumbag who had abandoned her...
Su Yang.
At this moment, she noticed that Su Fan's voice sounded strangely similar to that scumbag's...
But she quickly dismissed the absurd thought.
After all, this face was way too ordinary, completely different from the handsome and dashing features she remembered...
"Senior, why are you here?"
Su Fan adjusted his emotions and asked the question that puzzled him the most.
As far as he remembered, with Mu Xiaowan's family background, she shouldn't have been able to attend a high-class banquet like this.
"I... I... (Ugh~~)"
Mu Xiaowan felt nervous, unsure of how to respond. And whenever she got nervous, she always had the urge to vomit.
She quickly covered her mouth and crouched by the nearest trash bin, dry heaving a few times.
This reaction... could it be...
Su Fan possessed extraordinary medical skills.
Just by observing her complexion and reaction, a shocking thought suddenly surfaced in his mind.
"Sorry, junior! I haven't been feeling well lately..."
"Senior, I happen to know a little about medicine. How about I check your pulse for you?"
Su Fan instinctively reached out and placed his fingers on Mu Xiaowan's wrist.
In an instant, he understood her physical condition.
She was pregnant...
She was really pregnant...
Upon confirming that his first love was pregnant with another man's child, Su Fan felt his vision go dark.
He struggled to accept that the girl who once swore eternal love to him, who had once shared tender moments with him, was now sharing her passion with another man.
At this moment.
Su Fan's heart felt like it was being pierced by needles. An indescribable rage surged within him.
He felt betrayed, hurt by the person he had loved the most. The pain was so overwhelming that he almost couldn't breathe.
He wanted to scream at Mu Xiaowan, to ask her why she had betrayed him, why their once-cherished love had crumbled so easily?!!!
At this moment.
Inside the banquet hall, Lin Xuan's song was playing in the background.
It was a new single he had recently released under the alias [L]. The lyrics were poetic, perfectly fitting the moment...
…..
"I should be under the car~~"
"Not inside the car~~"
"Watching how sweet you two are~~"
"That way~~"
"It'd be easier for me to give up~~"
"Give me the courage to leave~~"
"He must love you so much~~"
"And completely outshines me~ You broke up with me in just a minute~~"
"The reader must really love me~ moved me to tears~"
"Even sent me gifts in just one minute flat~~"