Chapter 143 Shock

Su Youling quickly pushed the person away, as if she were shoving a plague god.

Unexpectedly, she was so strong that Shi Yan slammed into the back of the chair, wincing in pain and making quite a noise.

Fortunately, Grandpa Yin glanced over and cheerfully called out, "Xiao Yan, I asked you to greet the elders, why are you slacking off in the back?"

Everyone turned around in shock, seemingly unable to believe what they had just heard.

Despite the pain, Shi Yan stood up gracefully and deliberately looked down at Su Youling with deep affection before walking to the front of the stage and returning to Old Master Yin's side.

“Grandpa, I’m young and have just returned to the Yin family. I’m afraid that my sudden appearance might disturb the elders. So I’ve taken the liberty of sitting in the last row so that everyone can have some fun.” Shi Yan spoke with a smile, but when his gaze swept over the Lu family members, the smile didn’t reach his eyes, and his expression turned icy.

Mr. Lu's face was gloomy.

Lu Chennuan was restless, looking at Shi Yan's expression as if she had eaten shit and then found out that the core was made of gold. She was shocked, regretful, and ashamed, wishing she could find a crack in the ground to crawl into.

She originally thought that Shi Yan was just an illegitimate son whom the Shi family had only recently recognized, and that he was courting death by daring to reject her advances, so she always made sarcastic remarks whenever they met.

Unexpectedly, Shi Yan has suddenly risen to prominence and become the one she has to fawn over!

How could she do that?

And that Su Youling!

She's everywhere!

This woman already knew Shi Yan, and maybe those words she said outside were deliberately meant to mock him.

She must be laughing at herself in her heart!

Lu Han, who was standing to the side, also showed a hint of jealousy in his eyes, but he immediately turned around to look at Su Youling in the corner and sneered inwardly.

This woman is really cunning.

This has caused quite a stir in the Yitao Culture area lately, bringing down Zhao Fu and his daughter. It's said that Li Tingxi, a financial backer, is behind it all.

Now before

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Before the outside world could even figure out what the previous financial backer was, they'd already found a new patron.

Perhaps she already knew Shi Yan's true identity!

She's a shameless woman who sleeps with anyone.

Su Youling, who was simultaneously receiving countless unfriendly stares, was speechless.

Are you all alright?

I was just sitting in the corner eating some melon seeds, how did I end up getting myself into trouble?

Fortunately, Mr. Yin quickly attracted everyone's attention, and the last set of jewelry was up for auction. It was said to be the wedding jewelry given by a British royal prince to his beloved. The two had been happily married and surrounded by their children and grandchildren.

This set of jewelry with special symbolism instantly attracted everyone's attention.

As is customary, the last item was opened by Mr. Yin himself, which is of great significance and has always been a highly sought-after item.

Lu Han was the first to raise his paddle, increasing the bid by one million. At the same time, he subtly indicated that his daughter was getting on in years and that he would give the jewelry set to Lu Chennuan in the hope that she would find a good husband soon.

Sima Zhao's intentions are obvious to everyone.

Others who came with their daughters or relatives also raised the price, making the venue much livelier than before.

Su Youling wasn't particularly interested in jewelry. Bored, she looked back and her gaze unconsciously fell on the shadows in the back row as she pondered the source of that intense gaze she had just received.

I always feel like someone is watching me from the shadows.

If it wasn't Li Tingxi, then it must be one of those 'unfamiliar security guards' that Wei Ning mentioned who had infiltrated!

Su Youling was focused on Butler Li on the stage, unaware that Old Master Yin was busy with the jewelry bidding.

At the peak, they suddenly raised their paddle and won the jewelry set at a high price.

This is the first time in all these years that the old man has personally participated in the bidding. In the past, he would have his butler or adopted son bid on his behalf, simply representing the Yin family.

The crowd erupted in excitement.

With a mixture of surprise and anticipation, Mr. Lu asked, "Grandpa just recognized his grandson, this big gift must be for Young Master Yin, right?"

Unbeknownst to many, people no longer addressed Shi Yan by his name in front of Old Master Yin, but instead called him "Young Master Yin," because this name carried more weight and was more likely to please the old man.

Grandpa Yin glanced at the back seat without making a sound. "Why would a grown man like him want jewelry? I just thought of a very precious young friend when I saw this set of jewelry, which is so exquisite. It would be very suitable for her to wear it."

Everyone was incredibly curious about the 'precious young friend' that Old Master Yin had in the air, and most of them knew exactly what was going on.

Jewelry is given to a beautiful woman.

Although the old man was dashing and charming in his youth, he has become increasingly frail in recent years and has long since begun to cultivate his character and abstain from women.

Then this young friend can only be the future 'young mistress of the Yin family'!

Shi Yan looked openly at Su Youling in the back row, but the person involved had no time to pay attention to these things.

As Su Youling was scrutinizing Butler Li, her phone suddenly rang with a message from Wei Ning, who excitedly declared that Butler Li was the Li Zhongling she was looking for.

Wei Ning sent a document signed by Butler Li. She compared it with the signature on the contract she had retrieved from Yitao and confirmed that it was written in the same handwriting.

Thanks. Su Youling replied, when a shadow suddenly swept past behind her, startling her.

But when she turned back to look, she didn't see anyone.

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Su Youling couldn't sit still any longer. She frowned, got up, and walked towards the back aisle.

Who would play tricks at the Yin family's banquet?

Li Tingxi wouldn't be so bored; it must be the work of Li Zhongling or Zhao Fu.

The further in you go, the darker it gets. This should have been a brightly lit screening room, but why is there no one in the corridor outside?

Su Youling stopped nervously, the shadow of her past kidnapping creeping over her. When she heard faint footsteps behind her, her hair stood on end.

She reached into her bag, preparing to pull out a pre-prepared 'weapon' to retaliate...

"Lingling!" Shi Yan grabbed Su Youling's shoulders, looking at her pale face in the dim light, surprised and anxious, "What's wrong? Did I scare you?"

Su Youling breathed a sigh of relief and pushed the person away. "What are you doing here?"

"You wouldn't... be here to ambush Butler Li, would you?" Shi Yan chuckled as he pulled Su Youling away. "Don't struggle! I've already heard about the suspension of the Yitao Culture project. As long as you dance the first dance with me, I guarantee Butler Li will listen to you completely."

Su Youling paused in her steps.

Li Zhongling, who cooperated with Zhao Fu, is indeed the steward Li!

If Shi Yan said that, she must have investigated her before coming, and even discussed it with that housekeeper Li.

Although she felt annoyed at being schemed against, since Shi Yan now had Li Zhongling in his grasp, she could only deal with it for the time being.

"Just dancing?" Su Youling asked back.

Shi Yan wore a righteous and gentlemanly expression. "Grandpa now regards you as his benefactor. After learning that you were coming, he insisted on attending the charity auction despite being ill, just to see you!"

He sighed helplessly, "How could I dare to do anything to you?"