Do you think your Su family is the only one with a backer?
The banquet usually lasts 3-4 hours, and the host will usually prepare resting rooms for individual distinguished guests.
After Sheng Yuanhan left the building where the banquet was held, he was led by the manor's butler to the exclusive luxurious presidential suite.
As soon as he entered the room, he turned on the faucet and washed his face.
The cool water splashed on his slightly hot cheeks, bringing a refreshing coolness that also soothed his restless mood.
He stared at the handsome and seductive face in the mirror and felt extremely unfamiliar.
It shouldn't be like this. She's just a contract partner. Why would I pay so much attention to her?
It was so strange that he even thought it was because he had fewer social engagements recently that he was focusing his attention on one person alone.
Ning Qian was originally circling around waiting for Sheng Yuanhan, but after half an hour, she still didn't see him and she gradually felt sleepy.
"Come on, I'll take you for a walk in the courtyard." Guo Lun left for a while and came back.
"But..." Although Ning Qian refused, she also wanted to go out in her heart.
"Are you waiting for someone?" Guo Lun asked when he saw her conflicted expression.
Ning Qian nodded. Isn't this nonsense? She didn't come alone.
At this time, Guo Lun asked again: "Are you waiting for Sheng Yuanhan?"
"You know him?" Ning Qian looked at him in surprise.
"Of course I know him. He's the heir to the Sheng family, and even Chairman Cui personally received him." Guo Lun paused, looking rather incredulous. "How did you get to know him, and how did you end up attending the banquet with him?"
He had been observing Ning Qian since she entered the manor. It was during this observation that he discovered that she was so popular. Not only did she attend as Sheng Yuanhan's only female companion, she also knew Qin Beichen and even people from the Zhao family.
When Guo Lun thought of so many outstanding men surrounding her, her expression gradually became melancholy.
"Oh, I'm waiting for him." Ning Qian did not deny it.
"What is your relationship with him?" Guo Lun looked into her eyes and asked seriously.
"Ah?" Ning Qian didn't really want to answer. Why do people nowadays always want to pry into other people's privacy?
"Are you just friends?" Guo Lun held on to a glimmer of hope.
"Not really..." Ning Qian felt that this boy was somewhat interested in her.
"That means you are not even friends, but just an employment relationship?" Guo Lun's throat tightened and his eyes lit up.
This thing that no one knew was actually guessed by Guo Lun, who he just met?
Ning Qian's eyes widened in shock, and she quickly denied, "What nonsense are you talking about?"
"Isn't it?"
Guo Lun looked at her nervously.
"Of course not, we...actually we are a couple." Ning Qian was not very good at lying. When she said this, her eyes were looking for a crack in the ground to hide.
"Are you a couple?"
Guo Lun's voice became hoarse.
How could they be a couple? They seemed so distant from each other, like a superior-subordinate relationship.
In the world of love, is it possible that if the financial resources of both parties are mismatched, the way they get along will be like this?
"Yes, they are a couple."
Ning Qian's voice sounded a little impatient, trying to hide her guilt.
"So, is he good to you?"
"He's very good to me." Ning Qian showed the jewels on her fingers. "He bought these for me."
Guo Lun took a quick look and found that the outfit was indeed very noble.
No wonder when Ning Qian entered the scene, she couldn't believe it was her.
Seeing that Guo Lun seemed to believe it, Ning Qian continued, "These are just the tip of the iceberg. There are piles of dresses and countless jewels in my room. Almost everything I use was arranged by him."
Now I believe they are a couple.
Guo Lun seemed surprised by her words. "Why does it sound so strange? Like I'm your boss and I'm responsible for everything for you."
“…”
Ning Qian immediately kept silent.
She suspected that Guo Lun was not studying finance, but studying psychology abroad.
Seeing that she didn't want to say more, Guo Lun didn't dare to ask any more questions. After all, this was their first face-to-face conversation as adults, and he couldn't leave a bad impression of a relentless and sarcastic man in front of Ning Qian.
"It seems like the person you're waiting for won't be back for a while. Why don't you send him a message and meet him after you go out for a walk."
Ning Qian felt that this made sense. She couldn’t just stand there forever.
So he sent a message to Sheng Yuanhan: [I'm going to walk around the manor. Call me if you need anything.]
"Wait for me for a moment." Ning Qian returned to her original seat and picked up her handbag.
When Ning Qian came back, Guo Lun noticed the handbag in her hand. Surprise flashed in his eyes. "Where did you buy this bag?"
Although he didn't know much about bags, he could still recognize a heavyweight platinum bag like this at a glance.
"Oh, you mean this?" Ning Qian raised the platinum leather bag in her hand, "He also gave this to me."
Guo Lun lowered his eyes. He easily gave away a million-level handbag. It seemed that their relationship was really extraordinary.
"What's wrong? Doesn't this bag look good?" Ning Qian was admiring the handbag.
The silky texture and neat craftsmanship are simply irresistible.
"Well, it doesn't look good." Guo Lun said hypocritically.
Ning Qian's smile fell, and she walked out with her handbag. "You men have different aesthetic tastes from us. It's normal to think it's not pretty."
"Whatever one you like, I'll give you one." Guo Lun followed.
"No, don't you think it's ugly? Why are you giving it to me?"
Ning Qian's pace became faster and faster, and soon she reached the first floor.
"No matter if it's ugly or not, I'll give you whatever you like."
Guo Lun spoke without hesitation and sincerely.
Ning Qian stopped walking after hearing this, turned around to look at him, and asked in surprise, "Why did you give me a bag?"
Guo Lun's ears turned red as he was stared at. He took a deep breath uncomfortably and asked, "Do I need a reason to give you a bag?"
"So how many women have you given bags to?"
"No, I haven't." Guo Lun's face turned red with anxiety when he was asked this question.
Ning Qian felt a little embarrassed when she realized that she had asked the other person too urgently.
The sun was shining outside and the sky was clear. Ning Qian walked towards the courtyard and followed the cobblestone path to a swing.
The swing is wrapped with layer upon layer of flower vines, and the purple nameless flowers appear and disappear among the green leaves, adding a bit of romance to the swing.
She sat on the swing, kicking the floor intermittently.
"Are you so childish? Let me help you push it." Guo Lun raised his eyebrows and reached out to help her.
"Need not......"
Before Ning Qian could finish her words, Guo Lun grabbed Qianqiu's sides and helped her swing.
"Take off!"
All of a sudden, Ning Qian swung weightlessly into the air, and the hair on her forehead was blown up by the breeze.
"Slower."
Ning Qian gave these instructions while enjoying the joy of swinging on the swing.
When Guo Lun heard her request, he restrained his strength.
"Swing higher." Ning Qian felt a little bored when she saw the speed slowing down.
"Okay."
Guo Lun alternated his hands, throwing it out with the left hand and catching it with the right hand. The two of them had a lot of fun.
At this time, beside the fish pond more than fifty meters away from them, a man and a woman were staring at them intently.
Su Zhiyan pointed in Ning Qian's direction and said disdainfully, "Brother Qin, I said before that she wasn't a decent woman. Do you believe it now?"
Qin Beichen had a dark face and his eyes moved back and forth between the two of them.
Su Zhiyan got angry when she saw that he was still staring at that place. She had finally gotten rid of Yu Jiangnan, and now Ning Qian came. Why couldn't he just focus on her!
"Brother Qin, stop looking, let's go feed the koi."
Qin Beichen was indifferent, even the bees buzzing around him failed to attract his attention.
Su Zhiyan was extremely angry, but she didn't dare to act wildly in front of Qin Beichen, so she could only look at Ning Qian and the others with hatred.
At this moment, Qin Beichen's body suddenly moved.
She quickly exclaimed, "Hey Brother Qin, where are you going?"
Qin Beichen ignored him and walked towards Ning Qian.
Su Zhiyan stomped her feet helplessly, and found a piece of mud on her high heels. She was even more angry and jumped up and down. While keeping up with Qin Beichen's pace, she cursed them in her heart.
"Okay, stop shaking. You're going to pass out."
Ning Qian clearly felt her legs were a little numb from sitting.
"Okay, let's take a break."
Guo Lun smiled and stopped what he was doing. Suddenly he looked up and found someone walking towards him. It seemed... that he had bad intentions.
Ning Qian didn't notice it. After she stopped, she rubbed her legs and said, "Thank you for swinging on the swing for me for so long today."
Then he tilted his head and looked at Guo Lun, "Are you still living in Dongcheng District? Can I still visit you in the future?"
Thinking about the fact that they were childhood playmates, Ning Qian's affection for him grew rapidly.
"You're welcome anytime. My home is at No. 23, Huayue Villa District, Dongcheng District." Guo Lun bent down slightly and picked up the purple petals that fell on Ning Qian's shoulder.
"What are you doing?"
There was a smoldering anger in Qin Beichen's eyes, his face was gloomy, and his voice was cold and angry.
Ning Qian was startled by the sudden voice. When she looked carefully, she found that the person was Qin Beichen, followed by Su Zhiyan, who looked down on others.
"Brother Qin, do you even need to ask? Anyone with a discerning eye can tell they're having an affair!"
The word "affair" suddenly exploded in Ning Qian's ears.
Who can tolerate such outrageous slander!
She stood up suddenly and said sternly, "Watch your mouth, or I won't mind teaching you a lesson on behalf of your parents."
Su Zhiyan had never thought that she would dare to threaten her like this. She was so angry that her eyes almost popped out of her head. "You dare? Just because you are a poor kid, you still think you can teach me a lesson!"
Qin Beichen stood aside and watched coldly, as if asking Ning Qian to admit her mistake to him.
Ning Qian was filled with rage. It was clearly she who slandered others first, yet she dared to be so arrogant!
Without thinking, he picked up his handbag and threw it towards Su Zhiyan.
"ah!"
Su Zhiyan raised her hand to block it, and her sharp nails were hurt by the shock.
She turned pale and stepped back in fear. This Ning Qian must be crazy, she even dared to hit her!
"Brother Qin, please save me! This woman has gone crazy!"
Ning Qian chased after her with the bag in hand. Seeing that she couldn't stop her, Su Zhiyan hid behind Qin Beichen.
"Ning Qian, don't be impulsive."
Guo Lun said this, but he had no intention of stopping the fight.
Qin Beichen's originally indifferent face suddenly became stern. He grabbed Ning Qian's bag and shouted angrily, "Stop it!"
Ning Qian turned a deaf ear and was determined to get her bag back.
"open!"
Qin Beichen held on to her and looked at Ning Qian with disappointment. "What's the difference between you and a shrew now?"
"Oh, whether I'm a shrew or not is none of your business." Ning Qian looked at him sarcastically, "If you don't let go, I'm going to sue you for damaging private property."
"You're actually going to sue me for a piece of shit?" The disappointment in Qin Beichen's eyes grew thicker and thicker. "You said you liked me before, but you lied to me?"
Guo Lun stepped forward, grabbed the bag they were fighting over, and said with a hypocritical smile, "Mr. Qin, bullying girls is not a skill."
When Qin Beichen saw him getting involved, his already unhappy expression suddenly became gloomy, but those who could come here to attend the banquet were either rich or noble, and he could not offend others at will.
"This is between me and her, it has nothing to do with you."
Guo Lun tilted his head and looked at Ning Qian, meaning, is what he said true?
Ning Qian rolled her eyes and said impatiently, "Qin Beichen, do you still have any shame? When you and Yu Jiangnan were in love, why didn't you remember that I loved you? Why do you come to haunt me now that you've been heartbroken? Are you lonely?"
Qin Beichen's face was so gloomy that ink seemed to be squeezed out of it. Ning Qian's words were undoubtedly a slap in his face, making him lose all his composure!
"You're talking nonsense! How could Brother Qin be interested in you? It's obvious that you're the one seducing him with all sorts of dirty tricks!"
Seeing that Ning Qian no longer had a "weapon" in her hand, Su Zhiyan leaned out from behind Qin Beichen and even wanted to slap Ning Qian.
Ning Qian immediately took two steps back, causing her slap to miss.
"Su Zhiyan, you are really insidious. Don't think that you are the only one with a backer. I will tell Mr. Sheng everything you said. We will see what happens then."
"You, you dare? Do you think Mr. Sheng will believe what you say?" When Su Zhiyan said this, she was no longer so confident. If the Sheng family really took action to vent her anger, their Su family would definitely come to apologize.
"Believe it or not, that's our little couple's business, it's none of your business."
Ning Qian sneered, her eyes full of mockery.
Guo Lun pulled the bag back into his hand and handed it to Ning Qian, "Let's go, don't let these scoundrels ruin your mood."
Ning Qian touched the bag with heartache, luckily this bag was durable.
Su Zhiyan was quite disdainful of her cherishing look. "It's just a bag worth a few million, why do you have to cherish it so much? A nouveau riche is still a nouveau riche. Even if they climb up the social ladder, they still look so down and out!"
A million or so? Qin Beichen looked at Ning Qian with contempt, thinking that Ning Qian had sold her body in exchange for luxury goods.
Ning Qian brushed the dust off her bag and looked at her sternly. "You're so arrogant! How many bags worth millions have you bought? If you're so rich, why don't you buy all the bags in Jingbei?"
"I would like to buy it, but I don't like the one you have!"
"Whether you think I'm good or not is not your turn to say. Cherish your present life. I'm counting down the good days for you."
According to the progress of the original book, the Su family went bankrupt in the past two years.
"How dare you curse my family?"
Su Zhiyan glared at Ning Qian, but did not dare to attack her.
"Let's go, ignore her." Guo Lun patted Ning Qian's shoulder.
Ning Qian was about to leave, but when she heard her words, she turned around and chuckled, "You brought this upon yourself. By the way, if you want to avoid this, remember..."
At this point, Ning Qian deliberately glanced at Qin Beichen, and then said slowly: "Stay away from the man you are thinking about."
"What do you mean by that?"
Su Zhiyan frowned and walked forward to pull Ning Qian to ask for clarification.
"Stop it. Aren't you upset enough?" Qin Beichen said coldly.
"Hmph!" Su Zhiyan stopped angrily after hearing this.
Seeing that they didn't bother her anymore, Ning Qian's tense nerves finally relaxed. Just as she was about to thank Guo Lun beside her, she noticed Sheng Yuanhan standing alone under the sycamore tree, his figure as dark as ink.
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