CHAPTER 1242: CHAPTER 244: YAN HE’S APPEARANCE, COURTESY BEFORE FORCE (PART 3)

"Miss Ji, what do you think?" Song Jinwen looked at Ji Yunya. From what she knew, this Ji Yunya wasn’t particularly talented apart from her high academic achievements. She’d heard about what happened at the Xiao Family’s charity auction a few days ago, and Ji Yunya just got lucky.

Besides, did she say she would compete alone? Hehe, just wait to lose tomorrow.

Yun Ya said casually, "Whatever."

So she’s backing down now, Song Jinwen sneered, let’s see how long you can keep up this act.

The store clerk stood on the side watching, having figured out the identities of these two people, both of whom he couldn’t afford to offend. But since Song Jinwen was a regular at the store, the clerk said, "Miss Song..."

Song Jinwen pointed to the item of clothing and looked at Yan Xing and Ji Yunya with a smile, "This piece has already been reserved by Dongfang Yi. Do you think you deserve this piece of clothing?"

Yan Xing clenched her fists, "It’s just a worthless piece of clothing, who cares." She said this while pulling Yun Ya away in a huff.

The two of them found a bubble tea shop and sat by the floor-to-ceiling window, slowly drinking. Yan Xing grumbled about Dongfang Yi and Song Jinwen, "What are they so proud about? Her dad is just a Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, and it makes her act so high and mighty, looking down on everyone. My third uncle is still..." She looked around and quickly covered her mouth.

Some things can’t be said recklessly, and she realized she misspoke.

So she’s the daughter of a Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, no wonder she’s so arrogant, in cahoots with the Dongfang family.

"Why did you just bet with her carelessly earlier? Did you even think about what would happen if you lost?" Yun Ya’s tone was slightly cold as she frowned at the girl sitting across from her, thinking she was too rash and impulsive, easily falling into others’ traps.

Yan Xing pouted, "Sister Yun Ya, I bet with her because I believe in you. It’s no big deal if I lose, at most I’ll take the blame myself. I won’t drag you into it."

"But you’ve already involved me, don’t ever act like this again, or I won’t bail you out in the future." Yun Ya warned.

Yan Xing folded her hands, "Please, please, Sister Yun Ya, help me just this once. I promise I won’t dare next time."

Yun Ya said helplessly, "Do you think I have that ability?"

Yan Xing looked defeated, "No way."

Yun Ya picked up the mug in front of her, sipping slowly, thoughts flickering behind her eyes.

Sitting diagonally across was a young couple. The man was dressed sharply in a suit, yet his demeanor was nonchalant and somewhat frivolous. The woman opposite him was composed and dignified, but as the man spoke, her expression became increasingly unpleasant.

"...Once we’re married, you can just stay at home and be a good wife and mother. My mom likes to have grandkids. You can give her two every three years and fulfill your daughter’s-in-law duties well. Honestly, you don’t fit my type; your eyes are too small, your nose is too flat, your mouth is a bit crooked, and your chin looks like it has implants. Tsk tsk... Your bust is impressive, but I wonder if it’ll pop at the slightest touch... After all, I’m someone who has those kinds of needs... If you can’t satisfy me, I’ll have to find women elsewhere... And what if I catch something..."

Before the man could finish, a cup of coffee splashed in his face. He instinctively grabbed a plate to shield himself, but quite a bit still spilled onto his shirt.

The corners of his mouth curled into a deeper smile.

"Jerk, scumbag, lunatic." The woman threw down the cup, grabbed her bag, and stormed off, visibly shaking with anger.

"Hey, you haven’t paid yet, how about splitting the bill?" the man called out with a wave of his hand.

The woman stumbled for a moment before storming back furiously, pulling two CNY bills from her wallet, slamming them on the table, and yelling, "Consider it a charity from me, don’t ever let me see you again!" With that, she stormed off.

The man chuckled lightly, leisurely using a napkin to wipe the coffee stains off his chest.

Yun Ya took all of this in with amusement. It was her first time seeing such a bizarre man. Her smile hadn’t fully faded when she noticed the man suddenly turning his head towards her, catching the smile in her eyes precisely, raising an eyebrow. With a gaze as if he had discovered a new land, his eyes suddenly brightened.

Yun Ya frowned slightly and, out of courtesy, nodded at the man, then nonchalantly withdrew her gaze, showing no embarrassment at being caught watching.

Finding it amusing, the man suddenly stepped over, raised an eyebrow, and smiled, "Beautiful lady, may I buy you a cup of coffee?"

This man was tall and slender, with an elegant yet sturdy build. Up close, his features were surprisingly handsome, particularly his narrow eyes with slightly upturned corners, adding a touch of seductive charm. It was hard to imagine a man possessing such a mesmerizing allure, yet at that moment, this was Yun Ya’s most direct impression.