Inside the private room, Song Yinxi flashed her diamond ring. “My husband is Duan Jinchi!”
“Maybe a little. What he cares about isn’t how much money I spent, but whether I kept him in mind.” Song Yinxi smiled faintly. “He’s someone who needs attention.”
“But I remember you didn’t buy a gift…” Min Xin said hesitantly.
“Exactly because I didn’t buy one, my diamond hair clip—!” Song Yinxi’s heart ached at the memory. “My diamond, my hair clip!”
“You gave it to him?” Min Xin couldn’t help imagining Duan Jinchi wearing the hair clip.
The next second, his shirt and suit pants seemed to instantly transform into a dress.
(⊙o⊙)…
Simply unbearable to watch.
“I gave it to him as a tie clip…” Song Yinxi smiled wryly.
“Oh… oh… oh…” Min Xin nodded in sudden understanding. “But I heard Herun also plans to bid for plot 109, intending to build a high-end villa district exclusively for the wealthy.”
The “married couple” had now become competitors.
“Never mind him, we’ll each rely on our own abilities!” Song Yinxi’s eyes held only the determination to defeat Duan Jinchi and secure the land.
Her opponents weren’t limited to Duan Jinchi either.
Whether they were married or not had nothing to do with it.
“I found out that the biotechnology tycoon who returned from abroad will go to Shangxi tonight! Someone’s holding a welcome banquet for him.” Min Xin lowered her voice. “We’re going too tonight!”
Jiang Muyun, Stanford graduate, formerly employed at Merck Pharmaceuticals, specializing in cell and gene therapy.
Evergreen Group also had biotechnology companies under its umbrella, precisely in need of such top-tier talent.
Night in Jingzhou sparkled with lights, traffic flowing like woven threads.
In the VIP room of Shangxi Club, Song Yinxi in a red dress sat side by side with Min Xin.
“President Song, long time no see! What have you been busy with lately? Any good money-making projects you can share?” Qiao Yiyang asked curiously, holding a wine glass.
“I wasn’t feeling well recently and was hospitalized!” Song Yinxi explained casually.
“Then do you know Jiang Muyun? You came to attend his welcome banquet.”
Both Song Yinxi and Min Xin had been brought in by Qiao Yiyang. “I get it, you want him to work at Evergreen!!”
Song Yinxi smiled slightly. “Young Master Qiao is truly brilliant.”
“Don’t curse me! My father’s already bald—my hair is my lifeline!” Qiao Yiyang quickly touched his thick hair. “Heaven bless me, please let me inherit my mother’s beautiful hair…”
“Your hair will definitely be as dense as a forest.” Song Yinxi comforted him, then lowered her voice. “That Jiang Muyun—is he easy to deal with?”
“We were neighbors before, and I used to call him brother. But he went abroad at eighteen and stayed overseas for ten years. I really don’t know how easy he is to get along with now. However, he returned this time because Old Master Jiang’s health is failing. I heard the old man’s dying wish is to see him married!”
“Aren’t you single? Perfect timing! Use this opportunity to get close to him. I can have my mother act as matchmaker for you!”
Song Yinxi calmly picked up her wine glass, the massive diamond ring on her ring finger refracting brilliant fire under the lights. “Can’t do that, I’m married.”
“You’re married!!!”
Qiao Yiyang shot to his feet.
His voice was too loud, instantly drawing everyone’s attention.
“You’re married? To whom? How come I didn’t know? Did you have a wedding? Who is he! How dare he! You just got married like that! Didn’t you just say you were sick and hospitalized? Is he a patient you met at the hospital? Did you get married in the hospital!!”
Qiao Yiyang fired off a series of questions like a gossip reporter, determined to get to the bottom of things.
Song Yinxi’s gaze softened as she replied gently, “No, my husband is Duan Jinchi~”
Just then, the private room door was pushed open, and Jiang Muyun entered side by side with Lin Manni.
They happened to hear Song Yinxi’s clear statement.
“Duan… Jin… Chi!!!” Qiao Yiyang shouted in shock.
Song Yinxi tilted her head away from his noise before standing up and walking toward Jiang Muyun.
Lin Manni stared at her, furious: What does this woman mean? Pretending to be Duan Jinchi’s wife, and coming here specifically to provoke me?
“Miss Song, did you just say your husband is Duan Jinchi? In broad daylight, are you suffering from ‘erotomania’?” Lin Manni said coldly. “As far as I know, Duan Jinchi isn’t married yet.”
“Not married? Impossible, he’s clearly my husband.” Song Yinxi’s tone was firm as she turned her gaze to Jiang Muyun beside them.
He wore gold-rimmed glasses with a white shirt and black trousers, exuding the classic scholarly aura of a top student.
She extended her hand gracefully: “But that’s not important right now. Mr. Jiang, I’m Song Yinxi. Welcome back to the country.”
“Hello.” He shook her hand politely.
Then Min Xin also extended her hand: “Hello, I’m Min Xin, General Manager of Evergreen Group.”
Jiang Muyun shook her hand as well.
Min Xin secretly observed him: So handsome! Who would have thought a top student who spends all day in the lab could be this good-looking…
“Mr. Jiang, here’s my business card. If it’s convenient for you, I hope we can chat sometime.” Song Yinxi took a business card from her bag and offered it to him.
But Lin Manni snatched it away.
After glancing at the card, she sneered, “Song Yinxi, first explain what you mean by ‘your husband is Duan Jinchi’?”
“Why should I explain anything to you?” Song Yinxi looked displeased. “That card wasn’t for you.”
“He’s my cousin, and tonight’s welcome dinner is hosted by me. Duan Jinchi is my blind date. If you claim to be his wife, then show us proof!” Lin Manni’s eyes shifted. “Xie Shumo! Come here.”
Only then did Song Yinxi notice his presence.
Actually, ever since Song Yinxi said “my husband is Duan Jinchi,” Xie Shumo had already secretly messaged Duan Jinchi: “Bro! Someone’s pretending to be your wife!”
Duan Jinchi only replied with two words: “Address.”
Xie Shumo immediately sent the location.
“If you were really Duan Jinchi’s wife, how could his cousin not know?” Lin Manni said mockingly. “Xie Shumo, is she your sister-in-law?”
Xie Shumo looked embarrassed.
Duan Jinchi only asked for the address—he neither confirmed nor denied it!
Considering his cousin’s recent unusual behavior, he didn’t dare say anything carelessly.
“I… I don’t know! It’s not like she’s my wife…” Xie Shumo hedged.
Lin Manni shot him a look that said “you’re useless,” then casually tossed away Song Yinxi’s business card. “Even his family doesn’t know. Seems I was right—erotomania is an illness. You should get it treated!”
“Cousin, don’t pay attention to her. She’s crazy.”
Lin Manni pulled Jiang Muyun inside.
Song Yinxi stared at the business card that had fallen to the ground and was now stepped on by Lin Manni, her gaze dark and unreadable.
Beside her, Min Xin was restless with anxiety. Was it possible that Duan Jinchi had teamed up with these people to bully Xixi?
She knew Song Yinxi was only pretending to have amnesia—but Duan Jinchi didn’t!
Taking advantage of her “condition” to torment her mercilessly.
Min Xin nervously held onto Song Yinxi’s arm. “Xixi, maybe… we should leave first?”
But Song Yinxi gave a faint smile. “Leave? We’re already here. Giving up isn’t my style.”