"Wen Yun, sharing the same space with some unsavory people really affects the air quality. I truly don't understand how the organizers could think of inviting just anyone."
"Some people appearing here is simply a disaster," Xia Wanqing said fiercely, her gaze fixed on An Nuan.
What she had just said was already more than obvious.
"Wen Yun, go and speak to the organizers. It would be a shame if something unpleasant happened," Xia Wanqing said with a semblance of kindness. Her demeanor was such that no one would suspect she was deliberately making things difficult for An Nuan.
She appeared to be earnestly discussing a matter.
Hearing Xia Wanqing's words, a sarcastic smile played on An Nuan's lips. These words, coming from Xia Wanqing's mouth, were utterly laughable.
Perhaps she was referring to herself.
Once a person's heart is corrupted, no matter how noble the attire, the inner filth cannot be concealed.
However, she was somewhat curious. Since Ji Wen Yun knew everything about Xia Wanqing, would he still obediently listen to her?
Or would he still foolishly follow her commands?
Considering the events of recent days, it was possible that Ji Wen Yun might actually do something like that.
Ji Wen Yun's gaze fell upon An Nuan. He wondered if An Nuan would lower herself and beg for mercy. If she did, he wouldn't do as Xia Wanqing suggested, because he knew very well what kind of person Xia Wanqing was.
Looking at her demure and cooing demeanor, a shiver of revulsion ran down his spine.
He even doubted if he had lost his mind back then to believe Xia Wanqing's absurd words.
Yet, An Nuan showed no intention of seeking his help.
Ji Wen Yun suddenly hesitated.
At this moment, a clear and cold voice rang out, exuding a chilling aura: "Indeed, what was said is correct."
Nangong Jin.
An Nuan froze instantly upon hearing the familiar voice.
She hadn't expected Nangong Jin, who had been busy abroad, to have returned. More importantly, he had called her yesterday, but hadn't mentioned his return today.
Yesterday, on the phone, he had said he would give her a surprise. Was this the surprise he had in store for her?
Xia Wanqing beamed upon hearing Nangong Jin's words, overjoyed.
See, even Nangong Jin was captivated by her and thought her words were right. If she hadn't already had Ji Wen Yun by her side, she might have chosen Nangong Jin.
After all, Nangong Jin was far superior to Ji Wen Yun.
Xia Wanqing's smile grew wider. Although she had Ji Wen Yun, if she could gain Nangong Jin's favor, she would surely benefit even more.
Just thinking about it lifted her spirits.
Nangong Jin was known to be extremely cold, indifferent to everyone. The fact that he spoke to her might indicate that she was somehow different in his eyes.
Xia Wanqing's smile became even more pronounced.
She put on what she considered her sweetest smile and said, "Young Master Nangong, thank you for speaking up for me."
"If you hadn't stood up for me, I might have been terribly bullied again."
As she spoke these words, a deep sense of grievance was evident, making anyone who saw her feel great pity.
Despite Xia Wanqing's eagerness, Nangong Jin's expression was unusually grim. He didn't even spare her a glance.
Lost in her joy, Xia Wanqing naturally paid no mind to Nangong Jin's displeased expression.
Her face remained wreathed in smiles; she firmly believed she held a special place in Nangong Jin's heart.
Xia Wanqing glanced at Ji Wen Yun, who had remained silent with a darkened expression. She pondered if she had perhaps said or done too much just now.
Ji Wen Yun was clearly unhappy.
Indeed, which man would be pleased to see his fiancée being protected by another man?
It was her fault for forgetting Ji Wen Yun's presence.
She took a deep, resigned breath, her gaze fixed on Ji Wen Yun, a fawning smile on her face. "Wen Yun, don't worry. The one I love most has always been you. Your place in my heart will never change."
Xia Wanqing continued to speak what she wanted to say.
She then linked her arm with Ji Wen Yun's, her expression triumphant.
However, she failed to notice Ji Wen Yun's expression. Had she glanced at him, she wouldn't have been so resolute.
After a long while, Xia Wanqing still received no response from Ji Wen Yun. She suddenly realized she might have said something wrong.
But on second thought, Nangong Jin had just spoken up for her. Ji Wen Yun must be jealous because of this, which was why he was acting this way.
With this thought, her anxiety and urgency lessened.
A blush of shyness spread across her face.
Watching Xia Wanqing standing there alone, her expression shifting from dark to bright, An Nuan found herself utterly bewildered as to what Xia Wanqing was trying to achieve.
She truly couldn't comprehend any of Xia Wanqing's actions.
"Mr. Nangong, thank you for speaking up for me. I am very touched, but I already have a fiancé, so I cannot make any promises to you," Xia Wanqing said with a sweet, excited smile, her eyes fixed on Nangong Jin.
Before Nangong Jin could utter a word, she quickly shifted her attention back to Ji Wen Yun, stating with conviction, "Wen Yun, what I said is true. I will not leave your side just because other men, who are more outstanding than you, show me favor."
"I truly love you. In this lifetime, my heart belongs only to you, and no one else exists within it."
Ji Wen Yun's face was etched with coldness.
Listening to Xia Wanqing's words, he suddenly found them rather absurd.
He couldn't comprehend why Xia Wanqing would so steadfastly utter such things. Didn't she see Nangong Jin's expression?
How could she have the audacity to say such things?
He recalled An Nuan's words and suddenly felt that perhaps what An Nuan had said before was not without reason.
It seemed An Nuan had no reason to lie to him.
Xia Wanqing's current pronouncements were truly perplexing.
From the very beginning, Nangong Jin had spoken out on behalf of An Nuan, not Xia Wanqing. Xia Wanqing seemed to have completely misunderstood the situation, yet she remained self-congratulatory.
As Ji Wen Yun mulled over this, his gaze fell upon An Nuan. He didn't know what was happening to him, but at this moment, all he wanted was to capture every subtle shift in An Nuan's expression.
An Nuan truly seemed to have changed.