Chapter 35, Charity Auction
In the evening, the black sedan smoothly drove into a manor on the outskirts of the Qin family's estate.
As soon as the car came to a stop, the waiter quickly stepped forward and opened the car door. Yan Sheng got out of the car first, then turned around and reached into the car.
"Slow down, watch your step."
Behind the car door appeared a slender, white wrist, which slowly rested on the man's large hand, making one eager to know what kind of unparalleled beauty belonged to the hand's owner.
Wen Hanyun leaned slightly forward, taking his hand, and stepped out of the car. Today she was wearing a moon-white evening gown, the hem of which reached her calves, accentuating her slender figure and ethereal气质.
This was her first time attending such a high-profile charity gala. To wish the two companies a successful collaboration, Qin Laofo hosted the banquet and not only invited Yan Sheng but also prepared an invitation for her.
"Don't be nervous, I'm here."
Yansheng noticed her unease and took her hand, hanging it on his arm.
Upon entering the venue, Old Master Qin was surrounded by a group of people. Seeing the conspicuous couple from afar, she waved to them and said, "Xiao Sheng, come this way."
"Elder Qin," Yan Sheng stepped forward and responded, and Wen Hanyun nodded slightly as well.
Qin Ling, who had been waiting impatiently, let go of Buddha's hand and ran to Wen Hanyun's side.
"Sister Wen, I've been looking for you for ages. I thought you were stuck in traffic."
"Wow, you look so good in this outfit today. But Sister Wen can pull off anything."
While the group was exchanging pleasantries, several malicious glances had already been fixed on Wen Hanyun.
In a corner of the banquet hall, Wei Wei, the eldest daughter of the Wei family, held a champagne glass and pouted at her best friend beside her.
"Look at her, she can't wait to show off to the whole world after hooking up with a man, and she even dares to come to the Qin family's place?"
Su Wenjing scoffed, her gaze sweeping over Wen Hanyun's cold face. "I've heard of her. She used to be Yanzhe's fiancée? After being jilted, she hooked up with her brother-in-law. That's quite a tactic."
These words immediately drew praise from the surrounding girls. "Yeah, maybe she has some amazing skills in bed, otherwise how could she be so popular? Haha..."
Women are always exceptionally united when they find a common enemy; their voices, though not loud, are just loud enough for passersby to hear.
Wen Hanyun had keen hearing and naturally caught the unfriendly laughter, but she didn't turn around.
Before the charity auction at the dinner began, guests gathered in small groups to chat.
Wen Hanyun told Yan Sheng she was going to the restroom, but as soon as she reached the corner of the corridor, Wei Wei and Su Wenjing blocked her way.
The woman wore a fake smile, waved her hand, and the waiter immediately brought over a tray with empty glasses, pouring red wine into it.
She handed one of the cups to Wen Hanyun and said, "Ms. Wen, would it be convenient for us to get to know each other? My name is Wei Wei."
Wen Hanyun glanced at the glass of wine, smiled and took a step back, "Miss Wei, you're too kind. I can't hold my liquor."
Su Wenjing also stepped forward, "Miss Wen, are you disrespecting Weiwei?"
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Wen Hanyun reached out to take the wine glass, but just as her fingertips touched the glass, Wei Wei deliberately twisted her ankle, and the glass tipped over as she had expected.
A smile played on her lips as she dodged to the right, spilling most of the purplish-red wine that should have been on her white dress onto Su Wenjing's gown.
"Oh dear, this is terrible." Wen Hanyun quickly pretended to help her up, her face full of apology. "Miss Wei, you were so careless! Miss Su's dress..."
Su Wenjing looked at the wine stains on her haute couture dress with heartache, but she couldn't blame Wei Wei. She could only glare at her and say, "It's okay, it's nothing."
When Wei Wei realized she had splashed the wrong person, she gritted her teeth, forced a smile, and got another bottle of wine.
That bitch reacted so quickly; luckily she had a backup plan.
She gave the waiter a wink, and he understood immediately, turning the tray around so she could take the innermost wine glass.
Wen Hanyun took the wine glass, sniffed it, and understood.
Wei Wei asked with a smile, "What's wrong, Miss Wen?"
"If you spill the last glass and don't drink this one, you're really disrespecting me."
"It's just a glass of wine, do you think we'd poison it?"
There was no poison, but this drink was laced with laxatives, enough to humiliate that slut in public and make her lose all face in this circle.
Wen Hanyun didn't expose her, but just held the wine glass and looked at her, "However, this wine is a bit too strong for me, so... how about Miss Wei drink this one?"
Wei Wei felt a pang of panic. Had she been discovered?
Just as she was about to make an excuse to decline, Yan Sheng had already walked up to her, stretched out his long arm, and pulled Wen Hanyun into his arms.
His scrutinizing gaze swept over the two people surrounding Wen Hanyun. "What are you talking about? Let's go, the auction is about to start over there."
Wen Hanyun swirled her wine glass, her tone flat, "Then Miss Su, Miss Wei... I'll toast you as an apology?"
"Apologize?" Yan Sheng's eyes sharpened.
Wen Hanyun smiled and said, "Miss Wei handed me the wine just now, but she accidentally knocked over the glass, which stained Miss Su's dress."
"No, no, we were being presumptuous."
Wei Wei's face turned even paler. She grabbed Su Wenjing and hurriedly waved her hand, then left hastily under Yan Sheng's dangerous gaze.
The charity auction officially began. As the organizer, Qin Laofoye (Old Buddha Qin) went on stage and said a few opening remarks, after which the auctioneer presided over the proceedings.
Wen Hanyun and Yan Sheng were seated in the first row on the side, and Qin Ling sat next to them, occasionally leaning over to chat with Wen Hanyun.
"Yansheng, is your wine good?"
"What's wrong?" Yan Sheng was a little confused as he looked at Wen Hanyun, who was staring at him with a strange expression.
"Lend me your wine glass." Wen Hanyun winked at him.
“Okay…” Yan Sheng handed her the wine glass first, then immediately thought of something and frowned, “Is there something wrong with your wine?”
"Who is it? Do I need to handle this?"
Wen Hanyun shook her head. "It's alright, let's watch the show later."
"Okay, let me know if you need help."
Yan Sheng nodded indulgently, watching her take a sip from the wine glass he had just drunk from, and his ears felt slightly hot.
Does this count as an indirect kiss?
Wei Wei and Su Wenjing sat in the third row, their eyes constantly glancing at Wen Hanyun, intentionally or unintentionally.
They timed it perfectly; the laxative would take effect about half an hour after drinking it, and twenty minutes had passed since Wen Hanyun drank the wine.
In a few more minutes, she'll start to get restless.
Sensing the gaze behind her, Wen Hanyun held her wine glass, taking sips every now and then, her movements natural.
Half an hour later, she was still sitting upright in her seat, showing no signs of anything amiss.
Wei Wei became even more anxious. Was the dosage insufficient? Or had she not taken the medicine at all?
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