Helan Fangnian could not act as rashly as Yue Tingfeng couldthis was his sisters coming-of-age ceremony after all. It was a once-in-a-lifetime event, he could not ruin it.

Helan Fangnian pushed Yue Tingfeng away. Were not done with this yet.

Yue Tingfeng straightened his shirt slowly and said, Bring it on. Were brothers after all, lets settle this once and for all. There should be no grey area when it comes to women.

Even if Helan Fangnian did not come, Yue Tingfeng would go look for him anyway. He still wanted Helan Fangnian to come clean on what happened between the two of them in country M.

Helan Fangnian clenched his jaw and hissed, I will not give her up to you.

With that, he left.

He picked up his coat, corrected his tie and smirked. Go ahead and try to take her from me then.

After tidying up his look, Yue Tingfeng headed back into the banquet hall and looked around, Yan Qingsi was nowhere to be found. Instead, he saw his mother.

Mum.

Mrs. Yue was surrounded by a group of rich wives from various families. Seeing her son, she quickly pulled him to the side. What did you do? Why did you bring that little slut here? she berated.

Shes my woman, why shouldnt I bring her? Where is she?

Who knows where shes run off to. She didnt even come and greet me, such rudeness.

Yue Tingfeng quickly changed the subject. You didnt wear that new jade bracelet?

Oh, Mrs. Wang from the Bo Yuan Financial Group wanted to borrow it and I didnt know how to reject her.

While the two of them were chatting, a familiar voice rang out.

Tingfeng, Aunty, long time no see.

Mother and son looked up to see Yan Ruke dressed in a sky blue dress standing elegantly in front of them.

Ruke You

Yue Tingfeng cut his mother off. Mum, go chat with your friends over there. Youre an adult already, learn how to look at a persons personality. Dont always confuse a bad person for a good one.

Yan Ruke remained unmoved and greeted Mrs. Yue warmly. Aunty, Ill accompany you there, we got a lot of catching up to do.

Yue Tingfeng held on to Mrs. Yue. Yan Ruke, dont you have ears, did you not hear what I said? You wont need your ears then. Let me find someone to cut them off for you.

Yan Rukes face paled. Tingfeng, I know you dont want to see me, if Id known you were coming, I wouldnt have let you see me. Miss Helan invited me personally, so I couldnt be so rude as to reject a personal invitation.

Tingfeng, how could you say that? Mrs. Yue whispered.

Suddenly, someone squeezed in between Mrs. Yue and Yue Tingfeng, holding onto both their arms. What a merry affair, what are you talking about, mind if I join in?

Yan Rukes clenched her fist upon hearing that voice, that smile on her face was on the verge of disappearing.

Looking at Yan Qingsi, Mrs. Yue said, Where did you come from? You scared me.

Yan Qingsi spoke warmly to Mrs. Yue, Aunty, its only been a few days since we last met and youve already become prettier! Thank you for your dress that day. Next time Ill stop by the house to try your grilled steak again. I miss it so much.

Mrs. Yue pouted and said, That was for my son, not you.

Isnt it the same? You love your son, your son loves me, so you love me too. Yan Qingsi reasoned then turned over to look at Yue Tingfeng. Isnt that right, darling?

Yue Tingfeng pinched Yan Qingsis cheeks. Of course thats right. Where have you been?

Yan Qingsi shot him a cold look and said, I was hurt by a jerk, so I went looking for nice guys for therapy, is there a problem?

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Rich man Yan: Let me leave a question for you. How bad do you think Xiao Fangs (Helan Fangnian) emotional scar is now?