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Chapter 19: Slapping Bai Yuexi in the Face:
The next day.
Yun Bufan was studying stocks when he heard people arguing outside. He followed the sound and walked out.
He saw Yun Biao and Yun Lili standing in the hall while Shen Qingxin sat on the side, coldly observing. There was also a staff member holding an envelope.
"Is Young Master Yun here? This invitation must be handed to him personally."
Yun Biao exclaimed, "Is this the invitation to today's S-level business banquet? Give it to me."
Yun Bufan frowned.
Damn, this old guy was up to no good again.
"I'm here, give it to me."
Yun Bufan walked down the stairs.
"Bufan, these business banquets are just for discussing business, very boring. Since you're not interested anyway, why not let your uncle go in your place?"
Yun Biao sounded sincere.
Yun Bufan replied sincerly too. "Uncle, how can I let you suffer? Let me bear this burden."
Yun Biao's face froze.
Why was this brat so clever all of a sudden? Was he starting to make progress?
But he hadn't been to the company these days; he was still the same old slacker.
It seemed like he was overthinking things.
"Brother, take me with you. It says here that one companion is allowed."
Yun Lili's face was filled with anticipation, imagining meeting rich second-generation men at the banquet and achieving social connections.
"I already have someone in mind."
Yun Bufan shook his head and directly refused.
Yun Lili was extremely disappointed. "Huh? Who is it? It must be a beautiful woman, right?"
Yun Bufan looked toward Shen Qingxin, who was sitting on the side.
"Her?"
Yun Lili immediately became disdainful. "Her face is ruined, so ugly. Bringing her will ruin our Yun family's image."
Yun Biao agreed. "Yes, she's not suitable. Let's find someone prettier."
Hearing these direct insults, Shen Qingxin's chest heaved slightly. She stood up, preparing to leave.
"Wait!"
Yun Bufan stopped her and handed her the bag. "This is a gown. Accompany me tonight."
"I... I'm not feeling well." Shen Qingxin was clearly making excuses.
Yun Bufan lowered his head and whispered in her ear, "Even if it's because of me helping your grandfather, accompany me, alright?"
A faint warmth fell on her ear, and Shen Qingxin felt as if lightning struck her.
After hesitating for a moment, she nodded. "Okay."
Then, she took the bag and left somewhat flustered.
Back in her room, Shen Qingxin stomped her foot in frustration.
"I agreed to him for my grandfather's sake, not out of soft-heartedness!"
At night.
A luxury car was parked outside the Yun family's door.
The handsome Yun Bufan, wearing a white suit, stood in front of the car door.
Soon, Shen Qingxin, dressed in her evening gown, came down the stairs.
Her graceful figure resembled that of a freshly emerged mermaid.
Unfortunately, her face was obscured by a mask.
According to the original novel's plot, Shen Qingxin was a celestial beauty with stunning looks.
Yun Bufan was curious about the kind of peerless beauty beneath the fake scars.
But rushing things would ruin things.
Yun Bufan was confident enough to make this cautious woman willingly remove her mask.
"Let's go."
Yun Bufan graciously opened the door for her.
After sitting in the car, Shen Qingxin asked, "Aren't you afraid I'll embarrass you? After all, my face..."
Yun Bufan smiled faintly. "If I were afraid, I wouldn't have brought you."
Shen Qingxin fell silent.
Soon, they arrived at the venue where the banquet was held.
Just as the driver prepared to park, Porsche rushed over and took the parking space. Then, Bai Yuexi and Su Chen got out of the car.
Bai Yuexi was wearing a pink evening gown, looking exquisite and beautiful. On the other hand, Su Chen was still dressed sloppily.
But now that Su Chen had cured Bai Xingkui's old illness, Bai Yuexi had some goodwill toward him and wasn't as disdainful as before.
"Who are these people? Such arrogance!"
Su Chen spotted Yun Bufan for the first time and said sarcastically.
Bai Yuexi frowned when she saw Yun Bufan. "What are you doing here?"
She suddenly realized something, "You're not following me, are you?"
"I warn you, I have no interest in you."
Bai Yuexi looked down on him.
Yun Bufan ignored them. He walked around to the other side of the car and opened the door.
Shen Qingxin got out of the car.
Bai Yuexi was taken aback for a moment and realized her mistake. She coughed awkwardly.
But she still couldn't believe that Yun Bufan would give up on her for Shen Qingxin, a disfigured woman.
Although she didn't like Yun Bufan, her vanity made her unable to help but compare herself with Shen Qingxin. After all, Shen Qingxin had been quite famous in Luo City before.
She came from a humble family but was naturally beautiful and very intelligent.
She had even been the city's top scorer in the college entrance examination.
Bai Yuexi also felt a bit jealous toward Shen Qingxin.
But, who would have thought that such a proud woman would have to marry Yun Bufan, who was good-for-nothing trash?
Many people were upset that a flower was stuck in cow dung.
On the side, Su Chen greedily scanned Shen Qingxin's body.
Under the soft fabric, her graceful figure was intoxicating.
He knew Shen Qingxin hadn't been disfigured, so he was secretly plotting to find a way to steal this woman.
Such an outstanding woman belonged to him, Su Chen.
"Yun Bufan, why did you come dressed like a peacock? You can't even get in."
Bai Yuexi snorted.
Yun Bufan held Shen Qingxin's hand. He approached the door and took out the invitation.
"What? How is this possible!"
Bai Yuexi walked over and saw Yun Bufan's name written on the invitation.
This guy must have used some dirty means, right?
Bai Yuexi felt slapped in the face.
Yun Bufan couldn't be bothered to look at her, already calculating the following plot.
According to the original plot, Su Chen would first save a middle-aged man with food allergies. This middle-aged man happened to be the CEO of the Luo City Business Association.
Then, Feng Li and Su Chen would meet again.
Feng Li deliberately made things difficult, and Su Chen beat him up again.
Feng Li would then swear to never give up on taking revenge on Su Chen.
First, the association CEO would speak up, followed by Bai Xingkui and He Siniian.
The three big shots personally support Su Chen and would shake up the upper class of Luo City.
Thus, Su Chen would become famous overnight.
Recalling the plot, Yun Bufan entered the banquet hall.
By now, many people had arrived. Most of them gathered in small circles, chatting to each other.
Yun Bufan needed to find the CEO of the association quickly.
"Um... Can you let go now?"
Just as Yun Bufan was lost in thought, Shen Qingxin's slightly embarrassed voice sounded.
-To be continued!
T/N: Thanks for reading!
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