“What?”
“You’re saying you’re quitting?”
“Su Ruan, are you out of your mind?! The banquet is tomorrow, and you’re telling me today that you’re not coming?”
“Let me ask you—what were you doing earlier, huh?!”
Su Ruan listened to the irritable, explosive voice of the shift supervisor on the other end of the phone.
For no apparent reason, a surge of anger rose in her chest.
She suddenly remembered her previous life—after she got together with Qin Yu, that man had ruthlessly dealt with everyone who had ever bullied her.
This greed-blinded supervisor was one of them.
Su Ruan remembered it vividly.
When that man had knelt at her feet, crying miserably and begging for mercy, the sight had been pitiful beyond words.
At that moment, even though she hated Qin Yu, she had to admit—she felt an undeniable sense of satisfaction deep in her heart.
But now?
This man actually dared to speak to her like this.
Su Ruan’s first thought was that Qin Yu would definitely make him pay the price sooner or later.
Realizing that her first instinct had been to think of Qin Yu, Su Ruan’s eyes instantly filled with disgust and revulsion.
“I’m telling you—whether you like it or not, you’re coming tomorrow!”
“Otherwise, you’ll compensate me 100,000 yuan for breach of contract!”
“One hundred thousand?”“You’re insane—are you trying to rob me?!”
“I’m just a part-time worker! Even if I don’t go, there’s no way I’d have to pay that much!”
Hearing the shameless demand from the man on the phone, Su Ruan began arguing with him.
She completely forgot that she herself had signed the contract.
Because of the importance of this banquet, all the hired attendants had undergone half a month of training in advance.
They had also signed contracts.
When Su Ruan was reborn, she had been so overwhelmed with excitement that she only wanted to get away from Qin Yu as quickly as possible.
She had completely forgotten that the contract clearly stated there would be a penalty for failing to report on time.
Although the amount wasn’t as high as what the supervisor claimed, the clause had been written ambiguously.
Back then, Su Ruan had urgently needed money and hadn’t read the contract carefully.
That was how the supervisor found a loophole to exploit.
“Su Ruan, this is my final notice.”
“Either you come to work obediently tomorrow, or you pay the penalty.”
“It’s written clearly in the contract—Party B must arrive at the designated location on time.”
“Failure to show up within the specified time counts as a breach.”
“If you don’t come, just wait for the lawsuit.”
With that, the man hung up forcefully.
Only Su Ruan was left standing there, furious and powerless.
Only then did she remember—
Her mother had forced her to transfer 30,000 yuan to the family within three days.
But she was just a freshly graduated college student.
Where was she supposed to get that kind of money?
Later, she had accidentally come across a recruitment ad.
She went for the interview with a “might as well try” mentality.
Unexpectedly, she was hired very smoothly.
And then she signed the contract.
Now that she thought about it, the penalty really wasn’t something she could afford.
So… she still had to go.
In her previous life—
It was at this very banquet last night that she had encountered that devil.
The next day, she had been abducted by Qin Yu’s men and taken to his manor.
From that moment on, her nightmare had begun.
Since she couldn’t avoid tomorrow’s banquet—
Then she would find a way to avoid Qin Yu.
As long as she didn’t run into him, he wouldn’t fall in love with her at first sight.
That way, she could smoothly miss him altogether.
After making up her mind, Su Ruan finally felt a little calmer.
No matter what—
In this life, she absolutely could not become that man’s forbidden possession again.
The warm, spacious room was filled everywhere with signs of expensive, luxurious decor.
A vintage crystal chandelier cast its light onto the girl’s fair, delicate shoulders.
Her small, lovely jade-like feet stepped barefoot onto the thick white plush carpet.
For a moment, it was hard to tell whether the carpet was whiter—or her feet.
Knock, knock.
A knock sounded at the door.
The girl’s soft, alluring voice slowly followed.
“Come in.”
“Wu Wu.”
Hearing the gentle voice, Wen Wu turned back and looked at the person whose eyes were filled with affection.
She immediately stood up.“Mom.”
“Wu Wu, your health has never been good. Sit down quickly.”
The woman gazed at the fragile, exquisitely beautiful girl before her with deep tenderness.
Wen Wu wore a white spaghetti-strap nightdress. Her fair, slender neck, delicate collarbones, and graceful lines were perfectly outlined.
Her jet-black, silky hair flowed loosely down her back.
Her features were refined and three-dimensional—like a flawless porcelain doll displayed in a shop window.
One couldn’t help but feel pity at first glance.
Her daughter was simply too beautiful.
Even as her mother, she sometimes found herself momentarily lost in her daughter’s beauty.
She didn’t know whether her husband’s decision to reveal their daughter to the public was a good thing or not.
“Wu Wu, is your heart feeling uncomfortable at all?”
“If you feel unwell, tell Mommy. Don’t force yourself.”
“We can cancel tonight’s banquet—nothing is more important than your health.”
The woman gently stroked the girl’s fair arm and sat down with her on the sofa.
“Mom, don’t worry. I’m fine.”
Hearing her daughter’s soft reassurance, the woman lovingly patted her hair.
“Alright then. Mommy will go out first. The stylist will be here soon to do your makeup and styling.”
“I’ll go make preparations.”
“Okay.”
After seeing her mother out, Wen Wu sat back down on the sofa.
Her slender, delicate fingers pressed lightly against her chest.
She could feel her heartbeat—slightly too fast.
Her misty brows furrowed faintly.
Due to restrictions imposed by the Heavenly Dao, Wen Wu couldn’t descend directly into the Three Thousand Worlds in her true form.
So she could only place her divine soul into a mortal body.
From babbling infancy to graceful maturity—
Although her true body couldn’t descend, every vessel blessed by a god bore the god’s own peerless appearance.
Because a mortal body couldn’t withstand a god’s immense power, Wen Wu’s body in each world was always somewhat weak.
It wasn’t life-threatening.
But discomfort was inevitable.
Thinking about how she would meet this world’s male lead—Qin Yu—tonight,
Wen Wu’s gentle, water-like eyes filled with a soft smile.
8:00 PM
The banquet officially began.
To welcome his daughter back to the country, the head of the Wen family had specially hosted this grand event.
Prominent figures from all circles of high society arrived one after another.
Everyone was curious—
Just what kind of breathtaking beauty was the treasured daughter whom the Wen family head cherished so dearly?
“Thank you all for attending my daughter’s welcome banquet.”
“I, Wen Cheng, sincerely thank you all.”
“My youngest daughter has been in poor health since childhood and has been recuperating overseas.”
“Now that she has returned, I ask that everyone take good care of her.”
In the resplendent hall stood a man in a well-tailored suit.
Though middle-aged, his handsome features from his youth were still evident.
A calm, dignified presence radiated from him.
Wen Cheng’s words sounded modest on the surface, but in truth, they were a warning.
His daughter was delicate and in poor health.
She was the treasure he and his wife had protected since childhood.
If anyone dared offend Wen Wu—
They would have no one to blame but themselves.
As one of the top families in high society, Wen Cheng’s message was naturally taken to heart.
The true purpose of tonight’s banquet was precisely this.
Wen Wu had lived abroad for many years and rarely returned.
The young masters and ladies of high society had never seen the Wen family’s daughter in person.
Now that she was back—
Wen Cheng naturally had to introduce her publicly.
So no blind fool would accidentally offend his precious daughter.
After a brief exchange of pleasantries,
Everyone’s attention was completely drawn to the graceful figure descending the staircase.
They saw the always-elegant Mrs. Wen supporting a young girl of exquisite beauty and ethereal temperament as she slowly walked down.
“Th-this is the Wen family’s cherished daughter?”
“Is she even real? How can someone be this beautiful?”
“I’ve never seen anyone so stunning.”
Wen Wu’s appearance instantly amazed everyone present.
Looking at the gentle, fairy-like girl with brows like paintings and features akin to an immortal—
People unconsciously held their breath.
As if afraid to disturb such a delicate being.
Yet beyond the awe, everyone also thought of her frail health.
And silently sighed in their hearts.
Such noble birth.Such moonlike beauty.
Yet burdened with a fragile body.
Beauty fades too soon—perhaps that was what it truly meant.