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Chapter 14: The Disdain of Luo City's Top Celebrity:
Looking at Shen Qingxin's expectant eyes, Yun Bufan nodded, "Sure!"
"You wait for me for a moment, I'll go change clothes," Shen Qingxin said as she stood at the door, casually scanning the room and suddenly being drawn to something.
A handkerchief placed neatly on the table caught Shen Qingxin's eye. She recognized it immediately as the one she used to wipe Yun Bufan's nosebleed, but now it was washed clean.
She hadn't expected him to keep it instead of throwing it away. A ripple of emotion stirred in Shen Qingxin's heart.
Seeing Shen Qingxin's thoughtful expression, Yun Bufan smiled triumphantly. He deliberately placed the handkerchief in a conspicuous position. Sometimes, women are touched by such small details. Obviously, he succeeded.
Yun Bufan changed into a set of white casual clothes and walked out. He was 1.85 meters tall, with a well-proportioned figure, long legs, and handsome features. Moreover, because of his improved physique, his complexion improved, and his whole spirit was much better, making him several times more handsome than before.
Seeing Shen Qingxin in a daze, Yun Bufan intentionally asked, "What's wrong?"
Seeing Shen Qingxin's eyes fixed, Yun Bufan deliberately asked.
"Nothing," Shen Qingxin muttered to herself. Fortunately, she was wearing a mask. Otherwise, her blushing face would be embarrassing if seen.
"Today, let's take my car," Yun Bufan chose a BMW from the garage and went to the restaurant with Shen Qingxin.
"Oh, I almost forgot. I made plans to have dinner with a good friend yesterday. Do you mind joining us?" Shen Qingxin suddenly said in the car.
Yun Bufan calmly replied, "No problem."
Shen Qingxin secretly breathed a sigh of relief, worrying that Yun Bufan might be unhappy.
Yun Bufan already knew that Lu Jing was coming. They had planned it out long ago but kept it a secret.
When they arrived at the restaurant, two girls were already waiting at the door.
"Jingjing!" Shen Qingxin hugged Lu Jing.
Lu Jing blinked at Shen Qingxin and then pulled the girl next to her, "This is my good friend, Fiona. Can she join us for dinner, Mr. Yun?"
Yun Bufan looked at the girl, dressed in revealing clothes with curves that caught the eye, and nodded, "Sure!"
Entering the restaurant, everyone took their seats.
Lu Jing deliberately arranged for Fiona to sit opposite Yun Bufan. Fiona wore a low-cut top, leaning forward slightly, displaying her impressive cleavage.
"Let's order," Yun Bufan called the waiter and quickly placed the order.
"Young Master Yun, I heard you recently inherited the family business. That's so impressive!" Fina was enthusiastic and flirtatious, chatting with Yun Bufan from the start.
"It's okay," Yun Bufan replied casually.
"I like successful men like you, and you're so handsome!" Fina flirted shamelessly.
"Thank you," Yun Bufan smiled.
Lu Jing signaled to Shen Qingxin, and the two stood up, "We're going to the restroom."
Lu Jing took Shen Qingxin to the restroom and stared at her.
"Qingxin, why do I feel like something's off with you?" Lu Jing asked.
Shen Qingxin said, "It's nothing."
"Don't lie to me. You've been down for half an hour. Fina and Yun Bufan are getting along well. Are you not happy?" Lu Jing looked at Shen Qingxin thoughtfully.
Shen Qingxin snorted, "How could I be? I hope they will get together soon."
"That's good," Lu Jing relaxed, "I thought you might have fallen for Yun Bufan!"
"My taste isn't that bad. Yun Bufan, that useless guy, even if all the men in the world died, I wouldn't like him!" Shen Qingxin rolled her eyes.
"I knew it. Your little heart has high standards. How could you like that loser?" Lu Jing held Shen Qingxin's wrist, "But have you noticed that Yun Bufan seems to have become more handsome?"
"I didn't notice," Shen Qingxin said against her will.
"Really? I think he's much more handsome than before. Maybe I've been playing too many games recently, and my eyes are playing tricks on me," Lu Jing doubted herself.
The two chatted in the bathroom for twenty minutes before returning to the restaurant.
Just as they returned, they saw Fina scanning Yun Bufan's QR code on his phone.
"Young Master Yun, we're friends now. Let's keep in touch!" Fina said sweetly, her flattering smile adorned with heavy makeup.
Yun Bufan wasn't interested in this kind of woman but still nodded, "Okay!"
Shen Qingxin bit her lip, walked over to pick up her bag, and said, "Are we done eating? Then let's go!"
She turned to pay the bill but found out that Yun Bufan had already settled it.
"I'll pay you back," Shen Qingxin said. She then took out her phone and realized that she and Yun Bufan hadn't added each other as friends yet.
"Here," Yun Bufan handed his phone to Shen Qingxin, and on the screen was his account QR code.
Shen Qingxin said, "Just scan the payment code directly. There's no need to add friends."
Yun Bufan shrugged, "Forget it then."
"No, I have to pay you back," Shen Qingxin didn't like owing people favors, especially not Yun Bufan.
She immediately added him as a friend, transferred the money, and then turned back with a triumphant smile.
"Now it's still early. There's a mall nearby. Let's go shopping!" Fina suggested with a smile, her eyes fixed on Yun Bufan.
"Okay!" Lu Jing signaled to Shen Qingxin.
So Shen Qingxin nodded as well.
"Since you all want to go, let's go," Yun Bufan said.
The four of them went to the nearby mall. As they walked, they came to the entrance of a jewelry store.
Fina saw the poster and exclaimed, rushing in.
"Oh my God, Tears of the Mermaid!"
Fina pointed to the poster of a gorgeous sapphire necklace and said, "This is a new necklace, made with the top-grade gemstone. Only seven are available nationwide."
"There are so many rich people in the country, and there are only seven?" Lu Jing exclaimed in surprise.
Fina nodded, "Not only do you need money, but you also need connections. It's said that many rich heiresses and celebrities are scrambling to buy Tears of the Mermaid by any means necessary."
"Think about it. Wearing a necklace that's limited to seven pieces nationwide at a banquet, how proud would you be? You'd outshine everyone!" Fina fantasized with envy on her face.
"Do you like it?" Yun Bufan asked Shen Qingxin.
Shen Qingxin was taken aback. She hadn't expected Yun Bufan to ask her. After a moment's thought, she realized he might want to buy it for his girlfriends.
"It's quite nice," Shen Qingxin replied casually.
Yun Bufan nodded.
Just as they were about to leave, three people walked out of the store.
One was an elegant and beautiful woman, clearly a wealthy beauty dressed in the latest Chanel outfit.
And accompanying the woman was none other than Su Chen!
Yun Bufan carefully recalled that this woman should be Bai Yuexi, the granddaughter of Bai Xingkui, one of Luo City's four influential figures.
Bai Yuexi was highly praised for her beauty and was known as Luo City's top celebrity.
The crucial point was that the previous Yun Bufan was infatuated with Bai Yuexi and acted as her licking dog.
As Yun Bufan was sizing up Bai Yuexi, she also looked back at him with a disdainful gaze.
-To be continued!
T/N: Thanks for reading!
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