Yan Qing looked at Su Qianqian, who was brimming with confidence, and smiled faintly, her ethereal voice tinged with coldness. “My husband doesn’t know you, Miss Su. What gives you the right to question me?”
Su Qianqian choked for a moment, then sneered, “Do you think marrying him means you can stay with him forever? Don’t be naive.”
“Am I naive, or are you just jealous, Miss Su?”
Su Qianqian’s gaze inadvertently fell on Yan Qing’s right hand, and her eyes were instantly stung by the sight of the exclusive diamond ring. When she learned that Zhan Yan Chen had personally designed a proposal ring, she had assumed she would be its owner…
Suppressing the overwhelming jealousy, Su Qianqian said, “Miss Yan, you should understand that love and desire are two different things. You’re nothing more than a plaything Yan Chen picked up on a whim. He’ll tire of you soon enough.”
Zhan Yan Chen stood at the pinnacle of power and wealth—how could someone like Yan Qing ever hope to control him?
Rong Yan’s eyes turned cold, but before she could speak, Yan Qing stopped her.
“If I’m a plaything, what does that make you, Miss Su?” Yan Qing smiled brightly. “The pride of the Su family, the top socialite, chasing after Zhan Yan Chen—yet he won’t even spare you a glance. Doesn’t that make you even less than a plaything?”
For the first time, Su Qianqian felt utterly humiliated. Though no one had struck her, her cheeks burned with pain.
From childhood, she had done everything to get close to Zhan Yan Chen, yet he had never once looked at her properly.
What did Yan Qing have that she didn’t?
“Miss Su, no matter how exceptional Zhan Yan Chen is, he is already my husband.” Yan Qing, who had been smiling sweetly, suddenly sharpened her gaze, her tone no longer gentle. “Don’t even think about my man. After all, I, as his wife, am not just for show.”
The Zhan Corporation employees thought to themselves: Is this the timid and introverted person Zhan Jiu described?
The young mistress tore into others with such boldness and decisiveness—cool, sharp, and completely overpowering Su Qianqian in presence.
Su Qianqian’s face flushed and paled in turns. Trembling, she pointed at Yan Qing. “Yan Qing, let’s see how long you can stay this smug!”
Zhan Yunduan said coldly, “Don’t worry, my Qing-jie will make you jealous for a lifetime.”
Su Qianqian looked at Zhan Yunduan, forcing a strained smile. “Yunduan…”
“We’re not close. Please address me as ‘Little Princess.’” Zhan Yunduan tilted her head with a wicked grin. “Su Qianqian, you, who only flaunts your family’s prestige everywhere, dare to mock my Qing-jie? What a joke!”
If Qing-jie’s hidden identity were revealed, it would scare you to death!
Su Qianqian’s pretty face twisted with rage. Unable to retort against Yan Qing and Zhan Yunduan, she stormed off.
Zhan Yunduan snorted disdainfully.
“I’m going to check on Zhan Yan Chen.” Yan Qing headed to the lounge area.
“Duanduan, play by yourself for a bit.” Rong Yan noticed her teacher, He Lin, had also arrived and went to greet him.
Zhan Yunduan went to find Zhan Jiu to gather some information.
Yan Qing sat down beside Zhan Yan Chen, crossing her legs to the side. “Zhan Yan Chen, you’re just a student. How did you manage to attend Zhan Corporation’s cocktail party?”
“Darling, I’m Professor Feng’s student. My teacher brought me here.” Zhan Yan Chen pointed to an elderly man before wrapping an arm around Yan Qing’s slender waist.
Yan Qing recognized him as the legendary professor from Jing University and thought to herself, this little puppy has quite the connections.
His uncle is a police officer, and his teacher is a professor at Jing University.
Yan Qing pinched his handsome cheek, noticing something off about the Zhan Corporation employees. She whispered, “Little brother, why do they keep staring at us?”
Zhan Yan Chen shot a cold glance at the employees before turning back with a gentle smile. “I married the best Qingqing. They’re just jealous of me.”
Yan Qing smiled and gave him a playful glare, suddenly reaching out her small hand to pinch Zhan Yan Chen’s waist as punishment. He grunted softly but didn’t stop her, letting his wife pinch away.
“Zhan Yan Chen, Su Qianqian is the heiress of the Su family, the successor to the second-largest conglomerate in the capital. She’s so outstanding and likes you so much—aren’t you tempted?”
Zhan Yan Chen abruptly straightened up, his expression more serious than ever before. “Qing Qing…”
Before he could finish speaking, Yan Qing sealed his lips with a kiss.
After a moment, they parted, and Yan Qing smiled brightly and confidently. “I know you wouldn’t be, because we’re a perfect match—talented woman and handsome man.”
“Yes, I’ve already been completely won over by Qing Qing’s talent.” Zhan Yan Chen gazed deeply at Yan Qing.
The Zhan Corporation employees who had been silently watching the two thought to themselves: The way the CEO looks at the young madam perfectly captures what it means to have a unique, unwavering affection.
“Qing Qing.” Zhan Yan Chen’s magnetic voice was soft and low. “I strictly uphold male virtues. Will you allow me to love you?”
Yan Qing’s heart raced wildly. This guy’s gaze was captivating, and his sweet words pierced straight through her heart and soul.
“Of course.” Yan Qing replied without hesitation, accepting generously.
Zhan Yan Chen curved his lips into a smile and, ignoring the employees’ gazes, kissed Yan Qing deeply.
Rong Yan chatted with her teacher, He Lin, for a while. Fu Zhan Yu walked in from the entrance—a polite and noble gentleman, his deep blue suit complementing his gentlemanly and refined demeanor perfectly.
Seeing He Lin there, Fu Zhan Yu changed direction and walked over, giving a slight nod. “Professor He.”
He Lin stared coldly at Fu Zhan Yu. “Fu Zhan Yu, I heard you’re going to get engaged to the Xu family’s daughter?”
It was only after hearing this news that he had come to attend the Zhan Corporation banquet.
Fu Zhan Yu’s eyes turned cold. “That’s completely unfounded.”
“That’s good.” He Lin’s expression softened. “Your mother wouldn’t have liked a girl like that.”
He Lin was a legendary figure at the law school. Back then, Fu Chen, the head of the Fu family, had snatched away the woman He Lin loved. He Lin lost the love of his life, never married, and only had two students whom he treated as his own flesh and blood.
The woman he loved had passed away, and Fu Zhan Yu was her only son. Since Fu Chen paid him no mind, He Lin couldn’t bear to ignore him.
He Lin sighed inwardly and glanced at the two silently drinking. What a delightful pair they made—it was a pity fate played such cruel tricks.
With a shrewd smile, He Lin asked Fu Zhan Yu, “Little Zhan Yu, do you have a girlfriend?”
Fu Zhan Yu glanced subtly at Rong Yan and shook his head lightly. “No, Professor He.”
He Lin played matchmaker. “Zhan Yu, this is my student, Rong Yan. Xiao Yan is an exceptional girl—gentle, beautiful, and capable.”
“Teacher…” Rong Yan nervously avoided looking at Fu Zhan Yu, afraid he might notice something unusual.
Fu Zhan Yu realized Professor He’s intention and felt slightly awkward as he nodded politely to Rong Yan. “Attorney Rong.”
He Lin feigned surprise. “Oh? You two know each other?”
Fu Zhan Yu nodded. “Attorney Rong and I have run into each other a few times.”
“Zhan Yu, is my student good?” He Lin asked with a smile.
Professor He was the person Fu Zhan Yu respected most, so he didn’t outright reject his goodwill. “As you said, Professor He, Attorney Rong is beautiful and outstanding.”
“Then… take good care of Xiao Yan.”
“You can rest assured.”
He Lin left the space for the two of them and exited the banquet hall.
When Rong Yan and Fu Zhan Yu’s eyes met, she quickly looked away. “President Fu, if you have matters to attend to, please go ahead. Don’t worry about me.”
Fu Zhan Yu respectfully followed Professor He’s instructions. “I have nothing to attend to.”
Rong Yan nervously picked up her wine glass to drink. She could remain calm and composed with anyone, but when facing Fu Zhanyu, she became like someone with social anxiety, unable to look him directly in the eye.
Fu Zhanyu was curious about one thing and asked, “Attorney Rong, you must have become Teacher He’s student because of your outstanding academic performance, right?”
Rong Yan took the opportunity to glance at Fu Zhanyu. His demeanor was cool and aloof, but his tone was gentle. “No, I became Teacher He’s student first, and then later tested into the law school.”
Fu Zhanyu raised an eyebrow. Taking on a disciple outside of school—this didn’t seem like Teacher He’s usual style.
Rong Yan changed the subject. “President Fu, Zhan Yanchen has hidden his identity and married my best friend, Yan Qing.”
Fu Zhanyu was surprised for a few seconds. Back when they entered the military together for training, Zhan Yanchen trained day and night just to return to the country as soon as possible.
When Fu Zhanyu asked him the reason, Zhan Yanchen replied, “I want to marry the girl I love and bring her home as soon as possible.”
So the girl Zhan Yanchen loved was Yan Qing.
Fu Zhanyu chuckled lightly and said, “Don’t worry, I’ll help Yanchen keep it a secret.”
Rong Yan nodded. “Goodbye, President Fu.”
Fu Zhanyu watched her cool and aloof figure walk away and couldn’t help but laugh. Was he a flood or a wild beast?
Every time they ran into each other, the top lawyer didn’t even want to talk to him?
Since Rong Yan had no interest in him, he didn’t need to explain anything further.
The next afternoon, at Yuerong Jewelry Company.
Yan Qing and Zhan Yunduan looked at the confidential information about Xia Jin’s company sent by the computer genius Zhan Nanjin.
“Qing, if we submit these materials, Xia Jin will be looking at at least twenty years behind bars.”
Yan Qing thought of Xia Jin’s insatiably greedy face and sneered coldly. “Twenty years is letting him off easy.”
Her phone on the table buzzed. Yan Qing picked it up and saw it was a spending notification, which startled her so much that her temples throbbed.
At this time, shouldn’t Zhan Yanchen be focusing on his studies? Why was he out spending money?
What did he buy? A single transaction of five hundred thousand?