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"Come quickly and bring Chen Zi in, take him to Miss Su Menghan," Su Qiang instructed a servant.
"Yes, Master," the servant replied.
Seeing this scene, Ye Hao furrowed his brows.
So this is the Chen Anlin that Su Menghan is trying to curry favor with? Hmph, just a pretty boy. No matter how handsome he is, it ultimately comes down to his background.
After saying this to himself, he suddenly realized that Chen Anlin's background was greater than his own. He shook his head again: What does it matter if his background is impressive? It still comes down to strength!
In this world, power is paramount; otherwise, even a pretty boy would only attract someone as shallow as Su Menghan.
Thinking of this, he recalled his fiancée, Su Bingyu.
It seemed that Bingyu had been spending time with Su Menghan today. Does that mean she has been in contact with that Chen Anlin guy?
In an instant, he felt something was off, but he couldn't quite put his finger on it. Deep down, he already harbored some dislike for Chen Anlin.
He had no respect for someone who relied on power and influence.
Chen Anlin did not approach Ye Hao immediately. Instead, he subtly inquired about the servant leading him and soon learned about Ye Hao's identity!
He was actually the fiancé of Su Bingyu, the eldest daughter of the Su family!
However, the term "fiancé" needed to be taken with a grain of salt. Strictly speaking, apart from Su Qiang, the head of the family, everyone else opposed their marriage.
But Su Qiang, despite lacking ability, was a man of his word. Thus, even though his wife and daughter consistently opposed it, he never annulled their engagement.
Interesting. Chen Anlin chuckled; he hadn't expected to encounter the fortune of a son-in-law who was looked down upon.
Soon enough, he met the sisters Su Menghan and Su Bingyu, surrounded by many young heirs from the Su family and other prominent families.
A group of charming young women approached Chen Anlin to pay their respects, with some bolder girls nearly pressing themselves against him. Just then, Su Menghan arrived at Chen Anlin's side, asserting her claim, causing the other girls to leave in disappointment.
Su Bingyu also sought an opportunity to engage with Chen Anlin, maintaining a conversation that was both casual and flirtatious. Around them, the elite mingled, and while this gathering appeared to be a celebration for the Su family's matriarch, it also served as a chance for the powerful to strengthen their connections.
Unbeknownst to them, several influential figures had already begun discussing various matters, including potential marriages for the next generation. Su Bingyu was enjoying her conversation with Chen Anlin, as she noticed he seemed genuinely interested in her. In truth, Chen Anlin was indeed intrigued by her; her aura was impressive, a testament to her fortune.
As his fiancée, Su Bingyu's luck was no surprise to him. However, it seemed that her interest in him was growing stronger. This left Chen Anlin feeling somewhat helpless; if this trend continued, Ye Hao would inevitably harbor resentment towards him.
"Chen, let me pour you another drink," Su Bingyu said cheerfully as she filled his glass again. She had already enjoyed several drinks and demonstrated quite a tolerance for alcohol.
Chen Anlin observed her flushed cheeks and couldn't help but admire the genetics of the Su family. The two sisters—Su Bingyu and Su Menghan—were both stunning in their own right; one exuded an elegant charm while the other radiated a more delicate beauty. They resembled ethereal beings from a painting, so beautiful that one hesitated to approach them.
Noticing Chen Anlin's gaze upon her, Su Bingyu felt a surge of joy. Indeed, her allure was no less than that of her sister. "Oh sister, don’t blame me for stealing your man; good things are meant to be shared," she thought mischievously.
"Chen, I’ve heard your swordsmanship is exceptional. Coincidentally, I also practice swordplay but lack talent. I wonder when you might have time to teach me a few moves?" Su Bingyu leaned slightly forward, appearing very courteous. To an outsider unaware of the situation, it might genuinely seem like she was seeking his guidance in martial arts.
Chen Anlin felt exasperated; Su Bingyu was clearly making advances toward him without any subtlety.
Under the watchful eyes of the crowd, he couldn't refuse. After all, it would be quite impolite, so he could only nod and say, "Of course, that's fine."
"Thank you, Chen Zi," she replied.
Su Bingyu secretly breathed a sigh of relief. When the time came for the two of them to practice swordsmanship together, she would work up a good sweat and then conveniently twist her ankle, allowing her to lean onto Chen Zi. With her charm, it was highly likely that Chen Anlin would succumb to his primal instincts, and she would playfully encourage him.
It was simply perfect. Once they were intimate, she could feign tears and complaints, and Chen Anlin would surely relent and take her in. By then, even if her dear sister opposed it, it wouldn't matter.
"Bingyu Jie."
At that moment, a little girl behind her gently tugged at Su Bingyu's sleeve.
Turning around, Su Bingyu saw that it was her niece, who looked to be only seven years old. She cast a helpless glance at the girl; this child had no sense at all—didn't she see that I was talking with Chen Zi?
Though feeling exasperated inside, she couldn't show it. Otherwise, if she appeared too rude, Chen Zi might think less of her.
"What do you need from me, little one?"
Su Bingyu smiled sweetly at Chen Anlin to indicate that she would chat with her niece for a moment.
The two girls stepped aside, and the girl named Su Tong said enviously, "Bingyu Jie, I just saw you talking to Chen Zi about practicing swordsmanship. He agreed to teach you?"
"Yes, what's wrong with that?" Su Bingyu replied proudly.
"Well..."
Su Tong suddenly became shy and fidgety, her cheeks turning as red as a ripe apple. She glanced over at Chen Anlin before finally saying, "Um, when you practice swordsmanship, could you take me along? I want to learn too!"
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