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Chapter 32: No One Can Resist a Aloof Woman Acting Cute:
What the heck!
Liu Can and Zhou Mo gasped. Although they were rich second-generation heirs, they were just insignificant compared to Bai Yuexi. In her presence, they were no different from ordinary losers.
Everyone in Luo City had laughed when Yun Bufan chased after Bai Yuexi. No one expected Bai Yuexi to come looking for him today.
"You two, get out. I need to talk to Yun Bufan." Bai Yuexi commanded with an air of cold authority.
Despite their curiosity for gossip, Liu Can and Zhou Mo didn't dare disobey.
What the heck!
"What on earth is going on?" Liu Can scratched his big head and was utterly baffled.
"Calm down. Maybe she's annoyed and came to warn Yun Bufan. I still can't believe Bai Yuexi would have feelings for him." Zhou Mo shook his head. It wasn't that he looked down on Yun Bufan; the social hierarchy was just that cruel. Even though they were envied by ordinary people, to the truly wealthy, they were mere ants. Bai Yuexi was like the moon high in the sky, and they were just toads on the ground. It was impossible!
(Inside the private room)
"What do you want?" Yun Bufan asked.
The coldness on Bai Yuexi's face softened slightly as she pouted, "Thanks for what you did last time."
"Last time?" Yun Bufan recalled, "Oh, you mean the parking lot incident? Don't mention it."
Then, Yun Bufan fell silent.
Bai Yuexi bit her lip. Why wasn't this guy showing any enthusiasm? It made her feel so awkward.
Yun Bufan grew a bit impatient. "Is that all? If so, you can leave."
Bai Yuexi's face stiffened, "You—"
She pulled out a beautifully designed pink invitation from her bag.
"This Sunday is my birthday party. I'd like to invite you."
Yun Bufan was taken aback. He intended to refuse but suddenly remembered a major event from the original novel that took place at Bai Yuexi's birthday party.
"Alright, I'll come," he said, accepting the invitation. Then he fell silent again.
Bai Yuexi stomped her foot, "Aren't you going to see me off?"
Hearing this, Yun Bufan had no choice but to escort Bai Yuexi out. When he returned, he was met with the intense gazes of Liu Can and Zhou Mo. They flanked him on either side.
"Brother, what's the deal with you and Miss Bai?" Zhou Mo asked.
"Nothing much. By the way, take care of the club. I'm heading back," Yun Bufan said indifferently and waved as he left.
Liu Can and Zhou Mo were left bewildered.
That night, Yun Bufan was about to go to bed when Shen Qingxin arrived, holding a cup of ginseng tea. "Aunt Zhang asked me to bring this to you."
Yun Bufan nodded and took the tea. Shen Qingxin's gaze fell on the pink invitation on the table. With a woman's intuition, she sensed it was from another woman. While Yun Bufan sipped his tea, Shen Qingxin sneaked over and opened the invitation.
"Miss Bai invited you to her birthday party?" She asked in surprise.
Yun Bufan took another sip of tea and nodded, "Yes."
Shen Qingxin lightly bit her lip. As a woman, she felt that Bai Yuexi's gesture was significant, especially considering Yun Bufan had saved her previously. The more Shen Qingxin thought about it, the more upset she became.
"I'm going with you on Sunday."
"What?" Yun Bufan was surprised.
Shen Qingxin regretted her impulsiveness but didn't want Yun Bufan to be alone with Bai Yuexi. She looked at him with pleading eyes and said sweetly, "Please~"
The soft, sweet tone made Yun Bufan feel dizzy. A dominant woman acting cute was indeed irresistible.
"Alright," Yun Bufan agreed. How could he refuse?
"By the way, have you heard about the Masked Hero? He's gone viral," Shen Qingxin said, showing him the news on her phone. All the videos about the Masked Hero had tens of thousands of views, some even reaching millions. People had even given him a nickname: Masked Knight. Yun Bufan chuckled at the overly dramatic name.
"You were there that day too. Didn't you see anything?" Shen Qingxin asked, watching him closely.
Yun Bufan shook his head, "No, I didn't."
Shen Qingxin didn't press further. She picked up the empty tea cup and left. Back in her room, she messaged Lu Jing.
Shen Qingxin: Jingjing, are you asleep?
Lu Jing: Are you kidding? I'm working on a news article about the Masked Knight.
Shen Qingxin: What if I told you I know the Masked Hero? Would you believe me?
Lu Jing: Seriously? Tell him he's more popular than A-list celebrities now. Many entertainment companies want to sign him, but no one can find him. Who is he, really?
Shen Qingxin: What if I said the Masked Hero is Yun Bufan?
Lu Jing: Hahaha! Do I look that dumb?
Shen Qingxin didn't say more. If she hadn't seen the mask in the car herself, she wouldn't have believed Yun Bufan was the Masked Hero either. She turned off her phone, removed her mask and fake scar, and looked at her smooth, youthful face in the mirror. She touched her impressive figure and long, beautiful legs, feeling a pang of regret.
If she had known, she wouldn't have disguised herself as ugly. She wanted to present her most beautiful self to Yun Bufan. She wondered what he thought of her. Was she an ugly freak or a pitiful disfigured woman? The more she thought about it, the more frustrated she became.
...
Soon it was Sunday.
Yun Bufan put on a well-fitted black suit, ready for the banquet. Today, something major was supposed to happen at Bai Yuexi's birthday party that would push the plot forward.
Long Xiang, the second son of the Long family from the Imperial Capital, would try to marry Bai Yuexi forcefully. Su Chen would cripple him, shocking the entire Luo City. Even the Imperial Capital would be shaken. Afterward, Bai Yuexi, out of gratitude, would offer herself to Su Chen, leading to their first intimate encounter in the entire novel.
Yun Bufan's lips curled into a smile. He wasn't interested in Bai Yuexi, but he couldn't let Su Chen get this huge advantage either. If Su Chen got Bai Yuexi, the Bai family would become his backing, making it harder for Yun Bufan, the villain, to succeed.
"So, Brother Su Chen, I'm sorry. Your first joyful experience is about to be ruined."
-To be continued!
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