Lin Tian'ai's expression immediately turned unpleasant upon hearing this.
How could she possibly navigate the social circles of Xingcheng if she was publicly humiliated like this?
Lin Tian'ai snapped, "Ye Longlin, what exactly do you want?"
Qian Hao was no small figure. Although he wasn't the heir of the Qian family, he still held considerable influence within it.
As the third son of the Qian family patriarch, Qian Hao was doted upon by his father who had him late in life. Coupled with two older sisters, he enjoyed a privileged position within the Qian family.
He was a typical spoiled rich kid.
Ye Longlin casually took the dagger back, his eyes also expressing displeasure. He said nonchalantly, "It seems in your eyes, no one can be provoked. But I've provoked everyone, and nothing has happened to me."
Lin Tian'ai was speechless after this statement.
Although she was reluctant to admit it, this seemed to be the truth.
Lin Tian'ai said furiously, "You... you're twisting logic!"
Wang Meilan quickly stepped in to smooth things over, smiling, "The dance party will now officially begin. Please choose your dance partners."
Soon, some men had invited their partners, and light, pleasant music began to play.
After what had happened, it seemed no one asked Lin Tian'ai to dance, leaving her standing alone in the center.
Seeing her desolate state, Ye Longlin turned to her and asked, "Would you like to dance?"
Lin Tian'ai snorted coldly, her brows furrowed, and her tone unfriendly, "There's no need. I don't know how to!"
With her proud demeanor, Ye Longlin didn't want to say more, merely shaking his head and preparing to head to the lounge.
He was not interested in such scenes.
"Officer Ye, would you care for a dance?"
Mu Hanqi walked over, holding up her dress as she curtsied gracefully.
However, at this moment, Xu Shiyue approached, smiling shyly, "Mr. Ye, could I have the honor of a dance with you? Thank you for safeguarding the Xu Group."
Mu Hanqi was immediately annoyed. Couldn't Xu Shiyue have waited just one more minute?
"This..."
Ye Longlin looked at the two women before him and couldn't help but chuckle. When had he become so popular?
Seeing this scene, Lin Tian'ai felt a pang of闷闷不乐 (mènmēn bùlè), a sense of unease and discomfort.
Xu Shiyue, meanwhile, narrowed her eyes, her words carrying a hint of animosity, "I believe Ms. Lin wouldn't refuse me, a weak woman, would she?"
A weak woman?
Why did it feel like gunpowder was about to ignite between these three women?
Mu Hanqi chuckled, "Ms. Xu, your words are quite biased. If I recall correctly, Ms. Xu has a boyfriend, so what is it about dancing with Officer Ye now?"
Xu Shiyue held her ground, appearing somewhat delicate but possessing formidable combat prowess.
"Who says I have a boyfriend? We broke up long ago. But as for Ms. Lin, she has such an outstanding boyfriend as Mr. Ye yet doesn't appreciate it. Who knows what kind of man could satisfy Ms. Lin's appetite... she lacks the destiny of a princess but suffers from princess syndrome."
Lin Tian'ai's expression turned cold, and she scoffed, "Ms. Xu, I hope you haven't forgotten that the person you're inviting to dance right now is my husband. Ye Longlin and I are legally married."
This statement instantly put Mu Hanqi and Xu Shiyue in their place.
Her words were not wrong. They were merely friends with Ye Longlin, but Lin Tian'ai was his wife.
"It won't be long until we get divorced," Ye Longlin added.
Xu Shiyue's eyes lit up, and she looked at Lin Tian'ai with a hint of hostility.
Upon hearing this, Lin Tian'ai's face fell, and she was so angry she gritted her teeth.
While the situation in Xingcheng was developing in this triangular fashion, Zhao Qingqiu arrived in an electric wheelchair, speaking somewhat apologetically, "Mr. Ye, do you have some time? I'd like to treat you to dinner, upstairs. Just the two of us."
The entire venue instantly fell silent at her words.
Zhao Qingqiu was the focus of the evening, and even she was inviting Ye Longlin!
Ye Longlin nodded, "I am honored to accept your invitation."
With that, he pushed Zhao Qingqiu away.
Mu Hanqi's eyes darted, and she decisively sided with Lin Tian'ai, rebuking Xu Shiyue, "Ms. Xu, Tian'ai is Ye Longlin's wife. Please be mindful of yourself."
Xu Shiyue gave Mu Hanqi a meaningful glance, a playful smile curving her lips, "Plastic."
Mu Hanqi understood what she meant, but Lin Tian'ai was utterly confused.
Xu Shiyue was implying that they were merely plastic sisters.
Meanwhile, Ye Longlin pushed Zhao Qingqiu onto the deck, letting the sea breeze play with her hair.
"Mr. Ye, I saved you from a dire situation. How will you repay me?"
Zhao Qingqiu had beautiful eyes, like a sky full of stars, twinkling with light.
Ye Longlin chuckled, lightly tapping her forehead, feigning anger, "You're the only one who knows, aren't you? You think you're so smart, don't you?"
Zhao Qingqiu turned and playfully stuck out her tongue, standing quietly on the deck as the sea breeze caressed her.
On the third floor, Bai Wushuang and Wang Meilan watched the two below. Suddenly, Bai Wushuang narrowed her eyes and asked tentatively, "Ms. Wang, are you still trying to set them up?"
Wang Meilan lightly brushed her hair and pursed her lips into a smile, "Why not? Mr. Ye is so outstanding, of course, I have ideas."
Bai Wushuang rolled her eyes, "There's quite an age gap between them."
Indeed, the age difference was seven or eight years.
"So what? If a successful man doesn't have other romantic entanglements, it's either because he's incapable or he's sincere. Besides, do you really think someone as blind as Lin Tian'ai is worthy of Mr. Ye?"
Wang Meilan scoffed dismissively. Not only did she think so, but even Bai Wushuang felt Lin Tian'ai wasn't good enough.
To have someone so outstanding by her side and yet push him away.
Wasn't that the definition of blindness?
As a person of top caliber, Ye Longlin could naturally hear what the two above were saying, but he could only shake his head and smile.
He saw Zhao Qingqiu as a sister and had no romantic feelings for her.
"Who exactly is this Ye Longlin?"
In a lounge room, Qian Hao, with a sinister expression, roared at the old butler before him.
The old butler replied, "Ye Longlin, from the Ye family in the capital, and their eldest young master!"
"What?!" Qian Hao's face immediately turned grim.
The old butler continued, "However, he was expelled by the Ye family and is now an abandoned young master."
Qian Hao breathed a sigh of relief.
The old butler added, "But, it is said his father was a Three-Star General."
Qian Hao: "!!!"
The old butler finished, "But he is already dead."
Qian Hao kicked the old butler in anger, "Damn it, can't you just say it all at once? Do you really think my heart is that strong?!"