Four slaps were more than Han Yiran could endure.
After the final blow, her mind spun violently.
Her body swayed, and she nearly lost her balance.
The burning pain on both sides of her face was nothing compared to the humiliation surging through her chest.
Then she heard Mu Wanqing’s final remark.
Something inside Han Yiran finally snapped, “You filthy bitch!
You actually dared to slap me?” Her voice tore through the silence of the clubhouse, “I will kill you today!”
With her eyes blazing with fury, Han Yiran rushed toward Mu Wanqing.
The sudden movement startled everyone.
Zhang Jianjun immediately pulled his arm free from Song Anqi’s grasp and stepped forward, intending to pull Mu Wanqing behind him.
However, Mu Wanqing was faster.
The moment Han Yiran reached her, Mu Wanqing calmly stepped aside, and Han Yiran missed her completely.
Before she could regain her balance, Mu Wanqing reached out with her left hand, caught hold of her hair, and used Han Yiran’s own momentum against her.
Han Yiran let out a startled cry.
The next moment, she was forced to the ground.
“Ah!” She struggled desperately, trying to push herself up, but Mu Wanqing had already stepped closer.
Looking down at her calmly, Mu Wanqing said in a cold voice, “Call me those names again, and let’s see whether I do something you will regret for the rest of your life.” Her tone was quiet.
Yet that calmness was somehow far more frightening than shouting.
Then she continued, “Apologize for everything you said earlier.”
Han Yiran gritted her teeth and attempted to rise.
Mu Wanqing immediately placed her foot firmly against Han Yiran’s shoulder, preventing her from getting up, “Not so quickly.”
Han Yiran cried out in pain.
Tears gathered in her eyes as she looked up at Mu Wanqing, “You…
whoever you are, do not cross the line!
I am the daughter of the Han family, one of Shanghai’s Five Great Families!
If you force me to apologize today, do you think my family will simply let you go?” Her eyes were filled with venom, “My father can break your limbs.
He will cripple you and make you disappear where no one will ever find you!
So I am giving you one last chance.
Let me go now, or you will regret ever being born.”
The atmosphere around them became completely silent.
Mu Wanqing’s heart did jolt slightly.
Not because she was afraid of Han Yiran herself, but because the threat reminded her of something she had learned painfully in her previous life.
Power existed.
And people who possessed enough of it often believed they could decide another person’s fate.
However, the expression on Mu Wanqing’s face did not change.
She was genuinely angry now.
At that moment, System 888’s voice sounded in her mind.
[Child, with your father here, the Han family cannot touch you.
Do not worry about them.
Complete your mission first.
Teach this girl a proper lesson.]
Hearing those words, Mu Wanqing felt her heart settle slightly.
Then she chuckled.
Mu Wanqing looked down at her, “You really are amusing.
You do not even know my name, yet you are already threatening to send your entire family after me?
Since you made me laugh, I will give you a piece of good news.” Her foot pressed down slightly more firmly.
Han Yiran immediately cried out again.
Mu Wanqing’s eyes remained calm, “The good news is that even if all Five Great Families of Shanghai came after me together, none of you would be able to touch a single strand of my hair.” She smiled faintly, “If you do not believe me, you are welcome to try.”
Han Yiran’s face twisted with humiliation.
She immediately turned toward Zhang Jianjun and Chen Gangz “Did you hear that?
She is disrespecting all our families!” Her voice became shrill, “Why are the two of you still standing there like mute people?”
Chen Gang immediately snorted, “Do you think we have nothing better to do?
You are the one who enjoys running your mouth every day just because of your family background.
So why should we interfere now?”
Zhang Jianjun’s gaze remained on Mu Wanqing.
Then he spoke calmly, “Miss Mu, the Zhang family has never had the habit of pursuing someone without reason.
And we have no obligation to defend the Han family either.
We are not even close business partners.”
Mu Wanqing’s eyebrows rose slightly, “You know me?”
Chen Gang immediately chuckled, “Of course we do.” He looked at her with obvious amusement, “We were also present this morning when you dealt with the security guard and receptionist.
Miss Mu, your way of handling things was quite formidable.
Brother Zhang and I have remembered you since then.”
Mu Wanqing looked at the two young men and found their personalities somewhat bearable.
At the very least, they were not as arrogant and unpleasant as Han Yiran.
A faint smile appeared on her face, “Then make sure you enjoy this show as well.” She glanced down at Han Yiran, “After all, this girl is not getting back on her feet until she apologizes properly.
Not only to me, but also to the General Manager.”
The General Manager froze.
For a moment, he simply stared at Mu Wanqing.
A strange warmth spread through his chest.
Even while defending herself, she had remembered that Han Yiran had insulted him as well.
Such a good child…
He thought.
Han Yiran’s face had already turned completely red.
Tears continued to fall from her eyes as humiliation, pain, and fury overwhelmed her.
She struggled again, but her strength had already weakened.
Finally, she turned toward Chen Gang and Zhang Jianjun, “You two…
is this what you call friendship?
You are allowing an unknown girl to humiliate me like this?
Are you even men?”
Chen Gang’s expression immediately turned cold, “We are men.
That is precisely why you are still standing here alive and unharmed except for the consequences of your own actions.
With that filthy mouth of yours, do you know how many people you have offended over the years?
Every time you meet a girl you think is better-looking than you, you use the same methods.
Humiliate her, call her names, spread rumors and then use the Han family’s name to pressure everyone around you.
This time, you wanted to do the same thing to Miss Mu.
Unfortunately for you, you chose the wrong person.
This is simply your retribution.”
Han Yiran’s face turned pale.
However, she remained unwilling to surrender.
Finally, her eyes turned toward Song Anqi.
The moment she saw her friend standing silently nearby, Han Yiran could no longer hold back her tears.
“Sister Anqi!
Please save me!” She cried loudly enough for everyone around them to hea, “I did all of this for you!
How can you abandon me now?”
The entire atmosphere changed.
Every pair of eyes immediately turned toward Song Anqi.
Song Anqi’s heart skipped a beat.
Inside, she nearly cursed Han Yiran to death.
However, Song Anqi had spent years mastering the art of controlling her expression.
Within seconds, the shock disappeared from her face.
It was replaced by a gentle and helpless expression.
She sighed softly.z “Yiran, I was about to help you.” Her voice was tenderz “Do not worry.
I believe Miss Mu is a reasonable person.
Miss Mu, could you please let my friend go this once?
I know she spoke a little too harshly, but please believe me when I say that Yiran is not a bad person.”
Song Anqi smiled gently, “She has a kind heart.
She simply speaks without thinking sometimes.
She does not truly mean the things she says.”
Then she turned toward Zhang Jianjun, “Brother Jianjun…
Could you please speak to Miss Mu.
Perhaps she will listen to you.”
She lowered her head.
A tear slowly slipped down her cheek.
The performance was flawless.
Unfortunately for her, Mu Wanqing had already lived through one lifetime.
She had seen enough people wearing masks.
Mu Wanqing almost laughed, “And why exactly do you think I would listen to your Brother Jianjun?”
Song Anqi’s expression froze.
Mu Wanqing looked at her calmly, “And what do you mean when you say your friend is kind-hearted?
Did you not hear the words she used to describe me?
She called me one disgusting name after another.
Or are you saying those words mean nothing?”
Song Anqi’s lips parted slightly.
Mu Wanqing smiled, “Then let us try something. The source of this chapter is g.com.
How about I call you those same names?”
Song Anqi’s face immediately changed.
Mu Wanqing continued without hesitation, “How about I accuse you of sleeping with men to obtain favors and advantages?
Would those words mean nothing then?”
The silence around them became even heavier.
Mu Wanqing looked at Song Anqi’s carefully maintained expression, “After all, you are close friends with someone who casually throws such accusations at strangers.
Perhaps you believe such things are normal.
And with the way you have been performing your green tea act, I am sure quite a few men have already been fooled by it.”
Song Anqi’s face turned pale.
For the first time that evening, the carefully maintained mask on her face cracked completely.
Her bloodshot eyes fixed themselves on Mu Wanqing, and when she finally spoke, her voice was low and trembling with suppressed anger, “Miss Mu, you are crossing the line.” She stared at Mu Wanqing as though she had been deeply wronged, “I never said any of those things to you.
Why are you dragging me into this matter?
What exactly have I done to deserve such accusations from you?”
Mu Wanqing blinked.
Then, almost immediately, her expression changed.
Her beautiful eyes softened, and a trace of helplessness appeared on her delicate face.
She looked genuinely hurt, “What are you saying, Miss Song?” Mu Wanqing asked softly.
“Please be reasonable.
Although what I said just now may have been a little excessive, you must believe me when I say that I am a kind-hearted person.” She lowered her gaze slightly, her voice becoming even more innocent, “I sometimes speak without thinking.
My words may sound harsh, but I truly do not mean anything by them.”
For a moment, the entire area fell silent.
Somehow, Mu Wanqing’s performance was even more convincing than Song Anqi’s.
Her face was already breathtakingly beautiful, possessing the kind of natural innocence that required no deliberate effort.
With only a slight change in expression and a faint shimmer of moisture in her eyes, she immediately looked like the most wronged person in the world.
Chen Gang stared at her for two seconds.
Then he suddenly burst into laughter, “Hahaha!
Miss Mu, you are much better than Song Anqi at this.”
Chen Gang rubbed his chin thoughtfully and continued without the slightest concern for Song Anqi’s increasingly dark expression, “I have been watching Song Anqi act like this since we were children.
To be honest, I was always uncomfortable whenever she started speaking in that soft and pitiful manner, but I could never explain exactly why.” He looked at Mu Wanqing again and grinned, “Today, I finally understand.
Her performance lacks the essence.”
Mu Wanqing could no longer hold back her laughter, “So, what you mean is that I would make a better green tea bitch?”
Chen Gang immediately waved his hands, “No, no, that is not what I mean!” Then he paused and added honestly, “What I mean is that your acting is simply too natural.”
Mu Wanqing stared at him for a moment, completely speechless.
She finally shook her head and turned back toward Song Anqi, “Fine.
Then perhaps you can explain something to me.” She pointed down at Han Yiran, who was still struggling beneath her control, “Why did your dog suddenly attack me?”
Song Anqi was momentarily stunned, “Dog?”
Mu Wanqing pointed at Han Yiran again, “Did she not just confess that she did everything for you?”
Han Yiran’s face immediately changed.
Mu Wanqing continued calmly, “I do not believe I have ever met you before today.
We have no history, no conflict, and no previous connection.
So tell me, Miss Song, why exactly did your friend suddenly decide that I deserved to be insulted?”
Song Anqi clenched her teeth.
She glared at Mu Wanqing before answering coldly, “I do not know why my friend behaved that way.” She deliberately emphasized the word friend.
Mu Wanqing chuckled softly, “Friend?” Her gaze fell upon Han Yiran, “Indeed.
That is quite a suitable word.
These days, even dogs are called loyal friends.
You do not necessarily have to feed them or clothe them, yet they will still follow you faithfully and bark at whoever you point toward.” Her eyes met Han Yiran’s, “Isn’t that right?” Then Mu Wanqing tilted her head slightly, “So tell me, how does it feel to be abandoned?”
Han Yiran’s face turned red with fury.
She spat angrily to the side and shouted, “Do you think you can create conflict between Sister Anqi and me with a few words?
Dream on!” She glared at Mu Wanqing, “What I did had nothing to do with Sister Anqi!
I did it because you were trying to seduce Brother Zhang!
Everyone knows that Brother Zhang and Sister Anqi are together.
Since you were trying to do something shameless, someone had to point it out!”
The moment those words fell, Zhang Jianjun’s expression changed.
His eyes immediately turned toward Song Anqi, “When exactly were we together?” His voice was cold.
Song Anqi’s face turned completely pale.
At that moment, she wanted nothing more than to sew Han Yiran’s mouth shut forever.
She hurriedly looked at Zhang Jianjun, her expression becoming anxious and pitiful, “I…
I do not know, Brother Jianjun.
Perhaps it is because of the marriage agreement between our families.
Everyone simply assumed that we…”
“That agreement was canceled years ago.” Zhang Jianjun interrupted her directly.
The words fell heavily into the silent surroundings, “My grandfather already made the matter clear.
My marriage is not something to be decided in the study.” His voice remained calm, but there was unmistakable displeasure beneath it, “It is my life.
Therefore, it is my decision.”
He looked directly at Song Anqi, “And if I remember correctly, your grandfather agreed to the cancellation as well.”
Song Anqi’s hands began to tremble.
She lowered her head and did not dare look at anyone.
Because she had never told anyone the truth.
For years, she had allowed people to believe that she and Zhang Jianjun were destined to marry.
She had never publicly confirmed it, but neither had she corrected the rumors.
That silence had been enough.
Now, however, the illusion she had carefully maintained for so many years was beginning to collapse.
Her resentment toward Han Yiran rose.
Her resentment toward Mu Wanqing rose even faster.
Mu Wanqing, who had been stunned by the entire situation, finally spoke, “Wait a moment.
When exactly did I seduce him?
I do not even know his name.
We have no previous connection whatsoever.
Why are all of you so desperately trying to associate me with people I have only met today?”
Song Anqi’s final thread of restraint snapped, “Shut up!” The sudden shout startled several people.
Song Anqi finally looked up.
The gentle, elegant smile was gone.
Her face was filled with anger, “Who do you think you are?” She glared at Mu Wanqing, “Just because you have a rare car and an impressive number plate, you suddenly think you are better than everyone else?”
Then she turned sharply toward the General Manager, “And you!
You have been standing there watching your Gold Membership holders being bullied.
Does Aurora Club no longer care about its members?
Do you want this club to stay in business or not?”
She immediately opened her purse and pulled out her membership card, “I am a Gold Member.” She raised the card for everyone to see, “If you do not restrain her and remove her from this club immediately, then do not blame me for taking legal action.
Since receiving this membership card six months ago, I have spent nearly three million yuan here.
Do you think that amount means nothing?”
The General Manager and several staff members exchanged uneasy glances.
Song Anqi continued aggressively, “When we applied for membership, we were clearly informed that the club would be responsible for ensuring that members were not subjected to unnecessary inconvenience.” She pointed directly at Mu Wanqing, “She has caused me inconvenience.”
The General Manager was momentarily speechless.
He had clearly not expected Song Anqi to take this matter in such a direction, “Miss Song,” he began carefully, “Miss Mu is also an esteemed guest of Aurora Club.
Furthermore, what happened to her earlier was also extremely unpleasant, and…”
“So my three million yuan means nothing?” Song Anqi interrupted him sharply.
She held up her Gold Membership card again.
Mu Wanqing looked at the card with interest.
Then she suddenly spoke, “Strange.
Your card really does look different from mine.”
For a moment, everyone froze.
Song Anqi stared at her, “What?”
Mu Wanqing continued casually, “Although that is understandable.” She glanced at the Gold Membership card again, “After all, you have only spent three million yuan over the past six months.”
The implication behind her words caused several people’s expressions to change.
Song Anqi stared at Mu Wanqing before suddenly laughing.
The laugh was filled with ridicule, “You have a membership card?” She looked Mu Wanqing up and down, “And what qualifications do you have to own one?” Her voice gradually became louder, “Do you even understand what kind of background is required to become a member of Aurora Club?”
She sneered, “You probably think Aurora Club is just some ordinary racing club in Shanghai.
But the company behind Aurora Club is the Qing Group of Beijing.
Their private clubs and establishments are spread across multiple countries.
And this membership card is not something you can obtain simply because you have some money.” Her voice carried unmistakable pride, “You need qualifications.
You need status.
You need to be recognized.”
She waved her Gold Membership card slightly, “There are major businessmen and influential political figures who have waited years merely to obtain the lowest level of membership.” Her lips curled into a cold smile, “And you think you qualify?” She took another step forward, “Do you even know how membership is obtained?”
No one interrupted her.
Song Anqi continued, “The distribution of memberships stopped decades ago.
Now, the only way for a new person to obtain one is through inheritance, if a previous member leaves no descendants, or if an existing member voluntarily gives up their position.”
Her expression became increasingly arrogant, “The only reason our families possess these memberships is because our grandparents were already members.
Those privileges were passed down through generations.” Then she looked directly at Mu Wanqing, “But you…” Song Anqi laughed again.
The sound of her laughter echoed through the suddenly quiet racing grounds.
Mu Wanqing, however, paid no attention to Song Anqi’s ridicule.
Instead, she turned toward the General Manager and asked calmly, “What she said just now, is it true?”
The General Manager looked startled.
Mu Wanqing continued, her voice carrying no particular emotion, “If a member faces unnecessary inconvenience within the club, Aurora Club is responsible for handling the matter?”
The General Manager hesitated.
When the General Manager of the Bvlgari Hotel had personally contacted him earlier that evening and requested that the entire private racing circuit be reserved for an important guest, he had immediately understood that Mu Wanqing’s identity was extraordinary.
However, Song Anqi was also an established member of Aurora Club.
If she truly decided to escalate the matter, the club would have to respond according to its membership policies.
As the General Manager, he could not simply ignore the rules because one party appeared more important than the other.
His expression became increasingly troubled.
Finally, he sighed inwardly, “Yes, Miss Mu.” He answered carefully, “Aurora Club takes responsibility when its members face unnecessary inconvenience within the premises.
Naturally, when disputes arise between members, the club also considers the membership level and priority status of those involved.”
The meaning behind his words was clear enough.
Song Anqi’s lips immediately curved upward.
She looked at Mu Wanqing with barely concealed arrogance, as though she had already won.
Chen Gang’s expression darkened.
Zhang Jianjun’s expression became equally unpleasant.
The two exchanged a glance.
Finally, Zhang Jianjun stepped forward, “Miss Mu is with me.”
His words immediately attracted everyone’s attention.
Zhang Jianjun reached into his pocket and removed a membership card, “I am a Platinum Member.” He held the card between his fingers, “Although I have not spent much money at the Shanghai branch, I have a spending history of more than seven million yuan at Royal Courtyard in Beijing.”
The General Manager’s eyes brightened slightly.
A Platinum Member was undoubtedly far above a Gold Member in Aurora Club’s hierarchy.
Zhang Jianjun extended the card toward him.
The moment Song Anqi heard those words, her face changed completely, “Brother Jianjun!” Her voice trembled.
She stared at him in disbelief, “Are you really going to put our friendship at stake for an unknown girl?” Her eyes immediately turned red, “We have known each other since childhood.
How can you treat me like this?”
Zhang Jianjun frowned, his voice remained cold, “Song Anqi, you should ask yourself that question.
Everything that happened tonight began because of you and Han Yiran.
You cannot create trouble, insult someone without reason, and then blame others for the consequences.”
The General Manager nearly sighed in relief.
At least now, someone had stepped forward.
He would no longer be forced to choose between two guests entirely on his own.
However, before he could say anything, Mu Wanqing suddenly spoke, “There is no need.”
Zhang Jianjun turned toward her.
Mu Wanqing smiled faintly, “I have a membership card as well.”
For a moment, everyone stared at her.
Then, under countless pairs of astonished eyes, Mu Wanqing casually reached into her pocket.
Naturally, no one knew that the card had actually come from System 888’s inventory.
She had already received the notification confirming the completion of her side mission when Han Yiran finally stopped insulting her and had cried for help.
The reward had been delivered immediately afterward.
Mu Wanqing removed the card and handed it toward the General Manager, “There should be 100 million deposited in it.” Her voice was calm, almost casual, “So, I believe that should put me fairly high on the priority list, shouldn’t it?”
Silence.
Absolute silence descended over the racing grounds.
The General Manager’s hand froze in midair.
He stared at Mu Wanqing, “D…Did you just say…
one hundred million yuan?”
Mu Wanqing hummed softly.
Then she pushed the card slightly closer to him, “You can check it if you do not believe me.”
The General Manager accepted the card almost mechanically.
At first, his mind was still struggling to process Mu Wanqing’s words.
Then his eyes fell upon the card and his entire body froze, “it’s a Black Diamond Membership Card…”
The words escaped his lips almost unconsciously.
Everyone immediately turned.
The moment their eyes fell upon the card in the General Manager’s hand, their expressions changed.
It was a sleek black card with an elegant, almost intimidating appearance.
The emblem of the Qing Group had been engraved upon its surface in white gold, while a delicate morganite-pink diamond had been set into the card itself.
Under the brilliant lights of Aurora Club, it looked less like an ordinary membership card and more like a symbol of authority.
Gu Chengze stared at it without blinking, “So…
this is the legendary Black Diamond Membership Card?” His voice carried genuine disbelief.
He could not take his eyes away from it, “It looks even more regal than I imagined.”
Xu Jiahao slowly nodded.
His expression was equally stunned, “And it has one hundred million yuan stored inside?” He looked toward Mu Wanqing, “Just what kind of family does Miss Mu belong to?
Who has one hundred million yuan in liquid funds and casually places it inside a membership card for their daughter to enjoy?
That is not merely wealth anymore.
That is truly extravagant.”
Chen Gang also stared at the Black Diamond Card, “This is only the second time I have seen one.
The first time was with Old Master Zhang.
But the diamond on Old Master Zhang’s card was blue.”
Zhang Jianjun nodded slowly.
His eyes remained fixed upon Mu Wanqing.
He was equally shocked.
His grandfather possessed a Black Diamond Membership because of his long-standing friendship with old Mastar Qing in Beijing.
However, even his grandfather did not casually keep one hundred million yuan inside the card.
The membership itself was already an extraordinary privilege.
Adding such an enormous balance to it was another matter entirely.
Even Zhang Jianjun had to admit that this was extravagant beyond reason.
Song Anqi, meanwhile, felt as though the entire world had begun spinning around her.
Her fingers slowly loosened.
The Gold Membership Card slipped from her hand.
Clack…
It landed on the ground.
She stared blankly at Mu Wanqing, “You…” Her lips trembled, yet no matter how hard she tried, she could not complete the sentence.
The pride she had displayed only moments ago had completely disappeared.
Mu Wanqing did not even spare her a glance.
Instead, she calmly removed her foot from Han Yiran’s shoulder and stepped back.
Han Yiran immediately seized the opportunity to scramble to her feet.
She hurried behind Song Anqi as though seeking protection.
However, this time, she did not dare utter a single word.
The shock she had experienced was no less than Song Anqi’s.
Mu Wanqing casually picked up the bottle of Fillico Jewelry Black King water from the nearby tray.
She twisted open its elaborate crown-shaped cap and took several refreshing gulps.
Then she placed the bottle back.
Only after that did she turn toward the General Manager, “Since Aurora Club is capable of handling the inconvenience caused to its members…” She pointed toward Han Yiran, “I will hand that matter over to you.”
Han Yiran’s face instantly turned pale.
Mu Wanqing continued calmly, “Deal with her.”
“Miss Mu!” Han Yiran immediately panicked.
She hurried forward, “I apologize!
I apologize for everything that happened earlier!” Her voice had completely lost its previous arrogance, “I did not know about the engagement being canceled between Sister Anqi and Brother Zhang.
I misunderstood everything.” She looked desperately at Mu Wanqing, “Look, I am apologizing now.
Isn’t that enough?”
Mu Wanqing looked at her quietly, then she shook her head, “Too late.
You have already wasted my precious time.
Time that I could have spent studying for the college entrance examination.”
Then she looked at the General Manager again, “I will not make things difficult for Aurora Club.
Do not do anything excessive.”
Han Yiran’s eyes immediately brightened slightly.
However, Mu Wanqing’s next words extinguished that hope, “Keep her here until her family comes to collect her.” Mu Wanqing looked at Han Yiran, “Let her parents personally come and see what kind of daughter they have raised.”
The General Manager immediately nodded, “Please do not worry, Miss Mu.” His attitude had changed visibly, “It will be handled properly.” He respectfully returned the Black Diamond Membership Card to Mu Wanqing, “Do you have any other requirements?”
Mu Wanqing shook her head, “No.”
The General Manager immediately understood.
He turned toward the nearby security personnel and summoned them with a gesture.
Several uniformed security guards quickly approached.
“Take Miss Han to the private reception area.” He paused before adding firmly, “Contact the Han family immediately.
Inform them that her parents must personally come to Aurora Club.”
Han Yiran’s face turned white, “No!” She immediately began struggling, “Miss Mu, please!
I already apologized!”
The security guards moved toward her.
Han Yiran’s voice became increasingly frantic, “I was wrong!
I really know that I was wrong!
Miss Mu, please forgive me this once!”
But Mu Wanqing had already heard enough.
She had no interest in listening to Han Yiran’s apologies after every insult, accusation, and threat she had made earlier.
Without turning back, Mu Wanqing began walking toward her Bugatti Centodieci.
Tonight had already been far more eventful than she had expected.
And all she wanted now was to return to the hotel, sleep, and prepare for the college entrance examination.
After all, no matter how exciting the night had been, the Collage entrance exam was still waiting for her.
But just as she opened the car door, a voice sounded behind, “Miss Mu.”