I am a Good Man- Chapter 3 Part 3

Arc 1: Childhood Sweethearts from Rich Households

Translated by ILoveToProcrastinate

The birthday party of the Zheng family's little princess was located at the Zheng family's villa. It was decorated grandly and gorgeously. Luxury cars were gathered and there were many elites from all walks of life who came.

"Jiayue," Ning Wen walked in and looked at Zheng Jiayue in the crowd with a smile. The other party was dressed in a starry evening gown, outlining her beautiful and exquisite figure. She was just like a princess set up on top, which made her [Ning Wen] jealous. She felt a bit relieved when she thought of how she wasn't lacking today. She walked towards the other party, step by step, with a posture that she thought was elegant.

Zheng Jiayue turned her head, a little surprised.

Ning Wen wore a sequin mini dress with an openwork embroidery design. At first glance, she [Zheng Jiayue] knew that the price wasn't cheap and it was too exposing.

"Sorry, I'm late," Ning Wen walked over to several people and smiled apologetically.

"Jiayue, which friend is this? Why haven't I seen her before?" one of the girls asked, looking at Ning Wen carefully. Her dress was custom-made and she had a limited edition bag. At first glance, it could be known that the price wasn't cheap. The girl thought that her status should be good and wanted to be on friendly terms with her.

How many sincere blessings can there be at this type of banquet? Men treat it as social niceties, the Zheng family is a big corporation. As for the women, they look for high-quality men or other young ladies to make friends with.

“This is my roommate," Zheng Jiayue put away doubts and said. She introduced Ning Wen to several young ladies present.

"I like this clothing very much. It's a good style," the girl who had just spoken spoke again.

"This store's styles are all good. Next time, we can go together if we have the chance," Ning Wen answered naturally as if she didn't care about this little money at all. "And the workmans.h.i.+p and fabric are all very good, and they have a specialized designer."

"You and Zheng Jiayue both have a good figure. Forget about my figure," that girl's voice was somewhat gloomy.

It is Ning Wen's strong suit to weigh up someone's words and observe their facial expressions. She smiled and comforted, "Your figure is good, sister Chen. Your words aren't correct…"

After a moment's effort, Ning Wen also mixed with several people.

Zheng Jiayue greeted the guests, but she didn't care too much. From time to time, she looked at the door with nervousness and antic.i.p.ation.

Looking at her movements, a girl beside Ning Wen whispered, "Did Ji Yang not come? It couldn't be that he won't come again, right?"

"Keep it down, you let her hear you," another low voice reminded and meaningfully glanced over. She then looked at Ning Wen and motioned the other party to not talk arbitrarily.

Ning Wen lightly took a sip of fruit wine and pretended to speak without thinking the matter through, "I suppose he's busy. I heard that he's busy looking for a job. After all, he's embarra.s.sed about his status in the Ji family."

Hearing this, several young ladies looked at each other and one of them said, “I heard that Ji Yang was fired. Did you know this?”

Zheng Jiayue is the only daughter of the Zheng family. Their [the other young ladies] families all had older brothers and younger brothers. Naturally, the property can't be given to them. Most of the time, they can't escape the fate of being married off. In contrast, Zheng Jiayue's life is very good, which inevitably makes people jealous.

This jealousy, by following the thought to belittle the other party, let oneself feel equilibrium.

Ning Wen knew what they wanted to hear and hinted, "He was fired. He's also not a real member of the Ji family. Doesn't it take a word to fire someone? He has no place in the Ji family. Jiayue is also a fool. Being with such a person, I don't know what she is thinking.”

"Oh," one of them covered her mouth and laughed, completely letting it go. "If I say so, Ji Yang is climbing on her. If he doesn't climb, he won't survive. The Ji family didn't give him anything. The Zheng family has it. He'll have it when he marries Zheng Jiayue."

Women's friends.h.i.+p starts with bad words.

"Other people marry and it gets better. She loses money. Ji Yang is also clever," Ning Wen said.

"Silly," another person had a face of ridicule. She looked at Zheng Jiayue, standing in the crowd, with people revolving around her. (1) She sneered, "Ji Yang didn't come last time, and she still said that this boyfriend is good to her. I think that it's her own fault that she's losing money. I'm afraid that she isn't enjoying this sort of feeling of losing money, right? I don't think he will come this time. How embarra.s.sing? I saw Ji Wei just now. He is the heir of the Ji family. Ji Yang is just a b.a.s.t.a.r.d. Where's his face?"

"Right, ah, that strategy tricked Zheng Jiayue."

…

A few people were talking about it, saying that Ji Yang was worthless.

At this time, a man came in through the doorway. He was wearing a black suit. He was reserved and elegant. His trousers were well-ironed. He was tall and his legs were walking with steady steps. He emitted n.o.ble and cold air, from head to foot. He stood out from the crowd. (2)

Translator's Note:

(1) 衆星捧月 literally means all the stars cup themselves around the moon. Figuratively, it means to view someone as a core figure/to revolve around someone. It was translated as "with people revolving around her."

(2) 鶴立雞羣 literally means a crane in a flock of chicken. Figuratively, it would be way above the common/manifestly superior. It was translated as "stood out from the crowd."