Ning Xiner had invited her to the Ye Se Club?
Celia didn't believe for a second that Ning Xiner was treating her to a drink.
"Ning Xiner, I don't have time tonight," she said coolly.
"Celia, didn't you just go to Beisan Hospital?"
Her heart skipped a beat. How did Ning Xiner know that? How much had she found out?
"…Fine. I'll be there. Wait for me."
Celia hung up and headed straight for the Ye Se Club.
Fu Group, President's Office.
Nathaniel Fu was reviewing documents when Secretary Song walked in, reporting the latest gossip.
"President, word has spread that Miss Su is a thief. They say she stole the genius girl's review notes to score a perfect grade."
Nathaniel paused, his pen stopping mid-line, handsome brows knitting into a frown."You're saying Celia stole my junior's notes to get 150 points?"
"Yes, President. That's the rumor. She's already been expelled—she's no longer a student at National Tsinghua University."
Nathaniel set down his pen and walked to the French window, his tall figure cast against the city lights. He hadn't been surprised by her perfect score, but… stolen notes? That didn't sound like her.
Just then, his phone rang. The caller ID flashed: Yaoyao.
He answered.
"Nancheng," Rosalie's gentle voice floated through, "come to the Ye Se Club tonight."
"I don't have time, Yaoyao," Nathaniel replied, pinching the bridge of his nose.
"Nancheng," Rosalie pressed on, "do you remember Celia saying she was a virgin? Today she was photographed entering Beisan Hospital's gynecology department. She's not pure at all. Xiner plans to expose her tonight at the club."
Secretary Song, listening silently to the call, nearly choked.Expose her innocence? This Miss Lu really has no idea how Miss Su lost it…
Nathaniel's eyes darkened, a storm gathering in their depths."Alright," he said coldly. "I'll be there."
Ye Se Club.
When Celia stepped inside, Rosalie and Ning Xiner were already waiting, a group of wealthy young men from the Beijing circle lingering nearby to watch the drama unfold.
Ning Xiner strode forward, her lips curved in triumph."Celia, I didn't expect you'd actually dare to come."
Celia studied her calmly, testing. "Ning Xiner, did you see me at Beisan Hospital?"
"A friend of mine did," Ning Xiner sneered. "Don't deny it. I have photos."
She pulled out her phone, displaying the image of Celia in front of the gynecology department.
Celia's gaze swept over it once. Relief flickered in her heart. So—they didn't know about the pregnancy. Good. As long as Dr. Yang kept her secret, everything would remain safe.
Raising a brow, she admitted lightly, "Yes, that's me."
Ning Xiner's voice rose sharply. "So you admit it! Then tell us—why did you go to the gynecologist?"
"I don't intend to tell you," Celia replied evenly.
"Celia, didn't you claim you'd never even had a boyfriend? And now you're going to the gynecology department? Stop lying! Clearly, you've been with men before."
Celia's lips curved faintly. "Ning Xiner, I never once said I was a virgin. When exactly did you hear me say that?"
"You—!" Ning Xiner froze. Thinking back, she realized Celia had indeed never said it directly.
Seeing her cousin falter, Rosalie stepped forward, eyes glinting with anticipation."Celia… then tell us. Who was your first man?"
The room grew tense. The crowd leaned forward, waiting.
Celia's expression didn't waver. She moved with deliberate grace, closing the distance until she stood directly in front of Rosalie.
Then, slowly, her lips curled into a mocking smile."Rosalie… do you really want to know who my first man was?"