Chapter 48, Leaving Him, I Can Give You More

“Thank you for your kindness, Mr. Yan,” Wen Hanyun said calmly, without wavering, “but I am very satisfied with my current situation, so there is no need to trouble myself.”

Yan Mingchong seemed to have anticipated her refusal. "Don't rush to refuse, young lady. Think about it again."

“I know about your relationship with Xiao Sheng. He is a good person, but you also know the rules of the Yan family. The old man has high expectations of him and may not be able to allow you to continue doing what you want.”

"Although you two are deeply in love right now, a man's sense of novelty always has its limits. How long do you think his interest in you will last? Even if he protects you now, what will you do if the old man puts pressure on you in the future, or if he meets a more suitable marriage partner?"

"Whether he wants the position of heir or you, I believe that even if you were in his shoes, the choice wouldn't be difficult for you..."

Yan Mingchong's words were like a soft knife, each sentence piercing the painful spots of reality. His tone was always concerned, as if he genuinely felt sorry for her.

“I know you’re not the kind of woman who’s after wealth, but everyone has to think about themselves, and,” Yan Mingchong changed the subject, “you’re with Xiao Sheng because he can give you what you want, right?”

“Most men don’t invest much in their partners, but I’m different.”

"Leaving him, I can offer you more than he could. Not just money and resources, but if you want anything else, I might be able to help you with that too."

"Does Mr. Yan mean that he fell in love with me at first sight?" Wen Hanyun's tone was full of sarcasm.

Yan Mingchong's smile remained unchanged. "This little girl really loves to joke."

"I just think you're a girl with a soul, and I can't bear to see you bound by false feelings and wasting your youth and talent."

"Is that so?" Wen Hanyun crossed her arms, staring directly at him with a sharp expression.

"Mr. Yan appears to be very refined, but isn't it inappropriate for him to say such ambiguous things to a woman who is more than ten years younger than him?"

Yan Mingchong wasn't angry; his expression remained gentle. "I don't think love should be measured by age. What do you think?"

"I think the reason you're going to such lengths to win me over isn't to help me, but to deal with Yan Sheng, isn't it?"

Her words directly exposed his pretense.

"You're clever, but even so, it won't do you any harm." Yan Mingchong's patience was starting to run out. "What I can give you are all real benefits, and you should be able to recognize that."

"Hehe." Wen Hanyun chuckled. "I only know that Yansheng never interferes with my choices. He only supports me in doing whatever I want to do. No one can compare to him in this respect."

Wen Hanyun's eyes turned cold. "Don't assume everyone is like you, with your mind full of scheming and self-interest. Using such despicable means to win over the women around your brothers only makes you seem cowardly and incompetent."

Hearing these blunt and harsh words, even Yan Mingchong, who was used to verbal sparring in the business world, couldn't help but frown.

However, he quickly adjusted his expression: "You are sharp-tongued, but I like it."

“Mr. Yan, you don’t need to bother. My choice will not change.” Seeing his shamelessness, Wen Hanyun turned to leave. “Also, please don’t appear in front of me again.”

The acting was so bad that it made her feel nauseous.

“You will come back to me,” Yan Mingchong said from behind her without stopping her. “Do you think you can rely on Yan Sheng forever?”

"The struggles within the Yan family are far more complex than you imagine. He may not be able to protect you forever. When he is unable to protect himself and abandons you, you will naturally remember me."

Wen Hanyun did not turn around. "I never regret my choices."

After saying that, she walked into the restroom at the end of the corridor without looking back.

She only breathed a slight sigh of relief the moment she closed the door.

In fact, Yan Mingchong and Yan Sheng are somewhat similar; both are men who navigate high society while wearing a social mask.

But it was different. A simple conversation made her realize that he was a hypocritical and smooth-talking person who was actually treacherous and cunning.

She tidied her makeup in front of the mirror, and only after confirming that Yan Mingchong had left did she push open the door and go out.

Backstage, Yu Zhimu and Liu Changye were still discussing the upcoming performance arrangements.

Upon seeing her return, Bai Ge, who was still in a daze, immediately asked, "Sister, why did you take so long? Are you feeling unwell?"

Upon hearing this, the other two also turned their concerned gazes to her.

"It's nothing, I just ran into someone I know and we chatted for a bit." Wen Hanyun didn't elaborate. "What are our plans next?"

Yu Zhimu took out a schedule: "The shows next weekend are already fully booked. I'm thinking of adding two more shows during the week while things are still hot. What do you think?"

“Sure, I’m not at school anymore, so I’m always free,” Wen Hanyun nodded in agreement, but in her heart she was wondering whether she should tell Yansheng about what had just happened.

She knew that Yansheng was under pressure from within the Yan family and was very busy with work. She wondered if this matter would cause him more trouble.

Just as I was struggling with this decision, my phone vibrated. It was a message from Yansheng.

Is the show over? I'll be waiting for you at the door.

Wen Hanyun looked at the text on the screen, picked up her violin case, said goodbye to the other band members, and then left the backstage area.

Yansheng's car was parked on the side of the road.

She walked quickly over and opened the car door.

"How's it going? Are you tired from the performance?"

"It's alright, not too tiring." Wen Hanyun took the milk Yan Sheng handed her, took a sip, and the warm liquid slid down her throat, making her feel much more relaxed.

Yan Sheng started the car and glanced at her sideways: "What's wrong? You seem to have something on your mind."

Wen Hanyun hesitated for a moment, but decided to tell the story, "I ran into your older brother backstage just now."

"Yan Mingchong?" The man's grip on the steering wheel tightened. "You know him?"

“Yes,” she replied, “the housekeeper told me about it before.”

Yan Sheng's gaze darkened. "What does he want with you?"

He said it was a chance encounter...

Wen Hanyun pondered for a moment and then roughly repeated what Yan Mingchong had said.

Yan Sheng's face tightened as he listened, his dark eyes churning with agitated emotions. After a long while, he cursed, "What a disrespectful elder."

"Don't worry, I've already rejected him. I just don't know if he'll give up so easily."

Wen Hanyun looked at him and gently touched the back of his hand reassuringly.

"Don't be afraid, I'm here." Yan Sheng squeezed her hand back. "I won't give him a chance, but you should also be careful in the future and try not to go out alone."