Chapter 176 Third Master Finally Gains a Recognition

Yu Yan's words, "boyfriend" and "ex-husband," stunned both Shao Muyan and Xiang Jingheng.

Mei Nan raised an eyebrow.

The surrounding guests instantly understood the relationship between these people; it turned out to be a time to say goodbye to the old year and welcome the new.

Hearing Yu Yan say "boyfriend" as confirmed, Xiang Jingheng's face turned ashen, a truly ugly expression.

They just kissed!

Xiang Jingheng gritted his teeth, feeling the veins on his forehead throbbing and pulsating.

Shao Muyan, however, felt as sweet as if he had eaten honey.

After so long, they finally have a legitimate status.

"Congratulations," Mei Nan said softly, giving Yu Yan a slight smile.

Xiang Jingheng turned his face away.

Upon seeing his cold expression, Mei Nan immediately stopped smiling and remained silent.

Xiang Jingheng then looked at Yu Yan, his gaze fixed on the spot where her body and Shao Muyan's were joined, his eyes practically spitting fire. He coldly stared at Yu Yan: "Have you thought it through? Do you really want to be with him?"

Yu Yan's eyes were cold and aloof.

She didn't know where Xiang Jingheng got the nerve and confidence to question her in public like that, as if she had done something to wrong him.

They've been divorced for so long, does Xiang Jingheng really think that just because they were married and had children, he can buy her freedom and that she has to be at his mercy for the rest of her life?

Shao Muyan's handsome face was unusually cold.

Looking at Xiang Jingheng's irritating expression, he really wanted to punch him a few times.

However, old habits die hard. People like Jing Heng live in their own world forever. Even if you beat him to a pulp, he will never learn and will never change.

"Third Master."

Li Jing walked over at the right moment, followed by a group of bartenders, clearly supporting Shao Muyan: "Should I ask this gentleman to leave?"

Seeing this, Mei Nan knew that if a fight really broke out, they wouldn't gain any advantage.

Seeing that some people around had already taken out their phones to take pictures, Mei Nan was afraid that if things continued to escalate, it would affect Xiang Jingheng's reputation, since they were both prominent figures.

She stepped forward and said to Yu Yan, "Yu Yan, it's not that serious. Mr. Xiang and I are here to have a drink, not to cause trouble."

Yu Yan had already gotten off the bar stool, but she remained close to Shao Muyan, not keeping her distance from him even though Xiang Jingheng didn't want to watch.

What gives her the right?

"Really?" Yu Yan said calmly, "I thought your Mr. Xiang had drunk some alcohol."

Xiang Jingheng: "..."

He was so angry he gritted his teeth.

She gave Shao Muyan plenty of face, but refused to give him any face at all.

How can someone be so biased!

It's true what they say: you only hear the laughter of the new, but never the cries of the old.

Xiang Jingheng swallowed the breath stuck in his throat with great effort, and looked at Shao Muyan, "Does this bar belong to Third Master?"

Before Shao Muyan could speak, Li Jing stood to the side with his arms crossed and said coldly, "Our Third Master is the major shareholder."

It really is Shao Muyan's territory.

"Alright, we have to support Third Master's business. It wouldn't be good to cause trouble."

Xiang Jingheng took the wine list and ordered two of the most expensive bottles of foreign liquor. Under everyone's gaze, he walked to a certain table, leaned over, and whispered something to someone.

The people at that table nodded, took out their phones, and then left happily, making room for him.

—This perfectly illustrates the saying "money makes the world go round".

Mei Nan felt helpless and said to Yu Yan, "He's been in a bad mood lately, try to understand."

That's very much like what a legitimate girlfriend would say.

Yu Yan didn't react.

Li Jing asked Shao Muyan, "Third Master, shall we serve him some wine?"

"Go ahead." Shao Muyan said calmly, "When doing business, harmony brings wealth."

It would be foolish not to make money when there is opportunity; of course, we can't let him get away with it.

The security guards dispersed, but they all kept a close eye on Xiang Jingheng, as instructed by Li Jing.

Mei Nan sat down next to Xiang Jingheng, leaned closer to him, and said something that successfully softened Xiang Jingheng's expression, making him look less unpleasant than before.

But seeing Yu Yan and Shao Muyan standing close together still made my heart ache.

She was still bothered by the word "boyfriend".

Boy friend?

How did you become my boyfriend?!

Shao Muyan just returned from a trip to the capital, and now she's suddenly become my boyfriend?

Could it be!

Was he back in Beijing to discuss his marriage to Yu Yan with the Shao family?

Thinking of this, Xiang Jingheng felt even more distressed.

The wine was served quickly, and Xiang Jingheng tilted his head back and drank half a glass, letting his throat burn like it was on fire.

Mei Nan opened her mouth, wanting to advise him that his stomach wasn't good and he shouldn't drink too much, but she knew it would be pointless to do so, so she kept her mouth shut.

Seeing Xiang Jingheng like this, she felt bad too.

He already finds it hard to accept just knowing that Yu Yan has a boyfriend. If Yu Yan and Master Shao really get married... will he want to create the whole world?

Mei Nan felt a pang of sadness in her heart, and she drank half a glass of wine as well, thinking, "Let's get drunk together."

Once you're drunk, you won't be sad anymore.

—

The waiter brought over the prepared cocktail.

Yu Yan's mood, which had been quite good, suddenly soured because of Xiang Jingheng, and she even considered leaving.

Shao Muyan asked her, "Are you leaving?"

Yu Yan turned her head and looked at Shao Muyan's concerned gaze and gentle eyes, and the little bit of trouble in her heart dissipated a lot.

She also needs to learn to grow up. Since she has decided to let go and forget the past, she has to learn not to let irrelevant people disturb her mood.

"The drinks are ready, let's finish this one."

Yu Yan squeezed Shao Muyan's hand and chuckled softly, "No one else matters, you are the most important."

Shao Muyan's heart suddenly softened.

He found himself struggling to handle Yu Yan like this.

She used to keep herself tightly locked up because she had been hurt, so she wrapped herself in a gentle yet hard shell, making it difficult for anyone to get in. But when she really let down her guard and peeled that shell off in front of him, showing him the soft flesh inside, Shao Muyan's body trembled.

Yu Yan's seriousness and sincerity in relationships were a huge shock to him.

"Yanyan," Shao Muyan suddenly called out to her.

Yu Yan took a sip of her cocktail and thought Li Jing's bartending skills were truly exceptional, stimulating and invigorating her taste buds. "Hmm?"

Shao Muyan looked at her, his eyes full of smiles.

He wanted to say: I really like you!

I love it so much.

I like you so much that I don't know how to treat you well enough.

Yu Yan waited for a long time without any response, but her ears turned red from Shao Muyan's intense gaze. She picked up her wine glass and said, "This is very delicious, would you like to try some?"

Shao Muyan didn't reach out, he just lowered his head, and Yu Yan took the opportunity to put a bite into his mouth.

"..." Xiang Jingheng almost crushed the wine glass in his hand.

Does he not have hands?

"Mmm, it tastes good." Shao Muyan nodded.

With a formal title tonight, my mind is at ease, and my behavior has become bolder.

The occasional physical contact between Shao Muyan and Yu Yan was like poison to Xiang Jingheng. If he continued to watch, he would either gouge out his own eyes or rush over and break Shao Muyan's arm!

Just as Xiang Jingheng was about to get up, Mei Nan received a message and suddenly grabbed Xiang Jingheng's arm.

Xiang Jingheng frowned. Mei Nan showed him her phone. Xiang Jingheng's pupils suddenly contracted, and he staggered to his feet. The crystal glass on the table shattered on the floor with a "crash".

Shao Muyan and Yu Yan both turned to look at Jing Heng.

A moment later, Shao Muyan's phone vibrated. He took out his phone, looked at it, and his expression changed. He then handed the phone to Yu Yan.

—Gan Xiaoxing got pregnant while in prison.