Chapter 16

"Be careful, Jin Chuwan. Don't try anything funny. I know exactly what kind of person you are..."

clear?

Aside from Cheng Ya's birthday once a year, she and Cheng Xiucheng had no other interaction.

What makes him think he knows so much?

The man in front of her looked at her with disdain, but Jin Chuwan suddenly had an unbelievable thought.

She suddenly looked at Sung Soo-seung, who was about to leave.

I want to know too—

Jin Chuwan felt her breathing slow down.

"What kind of person am I in Cheng Ya's eyes?"

Kim Cho-wan's gaze held a mixture of inquiry and eagerness.

Perhaps she should have suspected it long ago. Even though the 'Kim Cho-wan' in this world hadn't done anything and she had already kept a low profile to the point of being almost a background figure, Sung Soo-seung still cared so much about her staying by Sung Ah's side.

Could it be...they?

Unfortunately, Jin Chuwan did not receive a reply from Cheng Xiucheng. The man snorted and walked straight into the crowd.

Tonight's banquet was very lively, with all sorts of celebrities gathering, introducing themselves and chatting happily.

Kim Cho-wan glanced in the direction Sung Soo-seung had left, then lowered her head and took a sip of yogurt.

This guy really has a knack for being annoying; no wonder Cheng Ya always worries that he'll be lonely for the rest of his life.

Jin Chuwan finished her yogurt and put down her cup. She couldn't be bothered with that kind of blindly arrogant and impolite man, even if he came from the same world as her.

After greeting her elders, Cheng Ya finally found Jin Chuwan in the corner.

She rushed over excitedly, then took Jin Chuwan's hand and led her into the dance floor.

"I want to dance my first dance with Wanwan!"

Jin Chuwan blushed slightly at Cheng Ya's enthusiastic invitation. She was still not used to being in such a high-profile setting, but today was, after all, Cheng Ya's birthday.

I'll dance with her for one dance.

The two girls embraced and danced together, one with a radiant smile and the other with a gentle expression.

Jiang Chen had just arrived at the banquet hall when he saw this scene. He stared at the two of them for a while, then walked over to his familiar friend. He hadn't originally planned to come today, but his father had made a special phone call, so he had made time to come anyway.

I never expected to see Kim Cho-man and Sung Ah dancing together.

Jiang Chen took a glass of Hennessy from the servant and then casually put it aside.

His gaze would always unconsciously drift towards the dance floor.

The opening music had ended, and Cheng Ya pulled Jin Chuwan along to the dessert table.

Jin Chuwan seemed to really like sweet and greasy food, but she was afraid of gaining weight and didn't dare to eat too much, so he often saw her standing in front of the refrigerator hesitating.

Thinking of this, a hint of confusion flashed in the boy's eyes.

He sometimes didn't understand Kim Cho-wan's behavior. Why bother with meaningless thinking when he would ultimately choose to eat it anyway?

"Jiang Chen!"

Upon hearing the familiar voice, Jiang Chen glanced to his side.

It turned out to be Ran Min.

Jiang Chen glanced at the irritable-looking boy being pulled along by Ran Min and suddenly chuckled.

"So you and your brother are twins."

Jiang Chen seems to be in a good mood today.

Ran Min pushed aside her younger brother and squeezed next to Jiang Chen.

"What? We've been friends for so many years, and you don't even know this?"

"I've never seen it before—"

As he spoke, Jiang Chen nodded to the boy who was loosening his tie as a greeting.

Ran Xian gave a perfunctory, insincere smile.

I've seen all sorts of weird stuff.

Even if we haven't formally introduced each other, we've attended so many banquets since we were little that we've seen each other all the time.

As expected of the eldest son of the Jiang family, he is indeed arrogant and disdainful of everyone.

"Jiang Chen, shall we go dancing too?"

Ran Xian looked at her sister's feigned gentleness and looked away speechlessly. Just then, an elder she knew happened to pass by, and Ran Xian quickly composed herself and skillfully put on a fake smile.

As a smart man, he wouldn't waste time arguing with Jiang Chen, nor would he care about the stupid things his idiotic sister did. In any case, he could achieve a status and position that others could only dream of with a little effort.

Why not just enjoy it?

The banquet hall suddenly fell silent; the elders of the Cheng family had arrived.

The lights in the hall were turned off, and spotlights were turned on the stage.

Jin Chuwan heard Cheng Ya apologize, and then watched her rush towards the stage. She stood at the back of the crowd with the pudding in her hand, and gradually Cheng Ya disappeared from sight.

This feeling is quite peculiar, as if it has a metaphorical flavor to life, or as if it is the self-inflicted troubles of sensitive people.

"You know Cheng Ya?"

A sound suddenly came from beside her, and Jin Chuwan was startled. She covered her ears and looked behind her.

It turned out to be Yin Zhihua.

She hasn't seen or contacted him since she was discharged from the hospital.

Cheng Ya is my deskmate.

After Jin Chuwan finished explaining, she turned to look at the spotlight.

As the female protagonist of this world, Cheng Ya is truly perfect: an excellent family background, beautiful appearance, upright character, and kind personality.

No one could dislike her.

Jin Chuwan sighed, and after finishing the pudding in her hand, she turned and walked towards the lounge.

I had already told Chengya that she would go back after we finished eating the snacks.

This wasn't the right place for her; she should leave after offering her blessings.

Yin Zhihua glanced down at Jin Chuwan and then looked away. His friend was calling him from not far away, and according to their previous agreement, he and she were to pretend they didn't know each other.

"This is so troublesome..."

The boy scratched the back of his neck, looking somewhat distressed.

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After the parents finished their congratulatory speeches, the banquet hall became lively again, while Jin Chuwan was already in the lounge, looking exhausted.

The dress Cheng Ya chose for her was truly elegant and gorgeous, and she really liked it.

It looks beautiful, but she can't reach the zipper at the back...

Almost ten minutes had passed, and Jin Chuwan never expected that simply changing clothes would make her so tired.

Should we call Cheng Ya for help?

Just as Jin Chuwan was hesitating, she heard a knock on the door of the lounge. Before she could say that someone was there, the door was opened.

It was Sung Soo-seung who came in.

Yes, only a man with no manners, no manners, and no one wanting him could do something like that.

"Could you please leave?"

Kim Cho-man was still in the position of struggling with the zipper (but she didn't pull it down).

Cheng Xiucheng, standing by the door, was looking at Jin Chuwan with a suspicious or wary gaze.

Why are you here?

As the female lead's brother, Sung Soo-seung naturally possesses a handsome and charming appearance, but it's clear that God gives someone something and then takes something away from them.

"The book clearly says..."

The man's murmurs weren't loud, but they were enough for Jin Chuwan to hear clearly.

Finally, Kim Cho-wan gave up on fighting the chain alone and crossed her arms as she looked at Sung Soo-seung.

This idiot is actually the female lead's brother, and he's a time traveler just like her?

What does the book say?

Jin Chuwan coldly gazed at the bewildered man, then walked towards him step by step.

"Does the book say that I'll ruin Cheng Ya's dress tonight and then fake an injury to ruin her date with Jiang Chen?"

Because she didn't want anyone to hear the conversation that was about to begin, Kim Cho-wan closed the door immediately.

She placed one hand on the door frame, then looked up at Cheng Xiucheng, whose face was full of astonishment.

"So, all these years you've been targeting and bullying me because you've read the original story and think I'm a bad person?"

"Do you think you're unique in this world, that only you know how the story unfolds, so you harbor hostility towards others without thinking?"

Sung Soo-seung leaned against the door, still quite shocked.

The girl in front of him was no longer calm and gentle; she was now looking at him with a rather cold and stern expression.

He suddenly realized something, and then raised his hand to cover his lips in horror.

"you……"

"The same to you……?"