The Outcast Heiress’s Secret Identities
Chapter 928 - 0904 The river hasn’t been crossed, how can the bridge be dismantled?

Chapter 928: 0904 The river hasn’t been crossed, how can the bridge be dismantled?

Yin Xiner stood beside Wen Jichen, her heart shrouded in deep panic and unease.

Wen Jichen was clearly right by her side, everyone knew he was hers, and it was obvious that he and Ling Qingan were in a state of mutual avoidance, from beginning to end they hadn’t said a word to each other, or even exchanged a glance.

Yet her heart remained uneasy, feeling like something was changing, and things were developing in an uncontrollable direction.

She pressed her lips together, looked up at Ling Qingan and Shen Ji, then turned to the man beside her.

"Jichen?" Her gentle voice called out, not loud, but enough for the two beside them to hear.

Wen Jichen lowered his gaze, turning to look at her.

Beside them, Ling Qingan and Shen Ji instinctively looked over, and the gazes of the four intertwined in the air.

Yin Xiner tugged her lips into a smile, nodded at Ling Qingan with a gentle and graceful expression.

"Long time no see, how have you been... without any trouble?"

Seeing Yin Xiner, who obviously wanted to ignore her but forced herself to greet her, Ling Qingan’s face remained expressionless, then after a moment, she slightly curled her lips.

"If you stay away, I’ll be fine."

Ling Qingan’s sarcastic smile made Yin Xiner’s expression freeze, the vast Houti Hall was engulfed in awkwardness, and no one spoke.

Soon after, the elevators opened at the same time, and the four went into different elevators, the doors slowly closing.

Two elevators, one going up, one going down!

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Li Xu and the Ning Family’s daughter’s engagement banquet was the most lavish and grand event in recent times.

The guests were all present, and all eyes were on them.

It stirred up quite a sensation online, with everyone discussing the grandeur of the wealthy families.

However, when speaking of grandeur, people inevitably thought of the previous astronomical betrothal gift, and hence their attention shifted to Su Ran.

Since the betrothal, there had been no follow-up, Su Ran wasn’t anxious, but the netizens were anxious on her behalf, though no matter how anxious they were, it was of no use.

Because now, Su Ran was still asleep.

Yesterday, Su Ran and her party, without exception, all stayed over.

Mo Shangjie and others drank themselves out, Su Ran and Fu Qiyuan didn’t drink much, but not too little either, so the two simply stayed at the hotel.

The hotel’s service was thorough, with sobering tea available at all times.

After waking up, they each had a bowl, then had lunch at the hotel before planning to return.

However, while waiting for the elevator at Houti Hall, they unexpectedly encountered someone.

Xiao Yize.

The Xiao Family was also one of the top families in Yong City, so Xiao Yize’s presence at the engagement banquet was not surprising.

Not having seen him yesterday, he must have been arranged in another private box.

Upon seeing Xiao Yize, Fu Qiyuan’s expression slightly darkened, though his cold aura had just begun to emanate, it was promptly blocked by the girl beside him.

Su Ran’s first reaction upon seeing Xiao Yize wasn’t surprise, nor indifference, nor friendliness, but she guarded Fu Qiyuan behind her with vigilance, looking at him with deep wariness.

Fu Qiyuan’s eyes flickered slightly, as if recalling something, and his cold aura gradually receded, obediently staying behind Su Ran.

"Did you also stay over last night?" Su Ran asked what she thought was a friendly question, with her emotions slightly restrained.

Xiao Yize, dressed in a neat, clean suit, had strikingly handsome features, and even though Su Ran had seen many good-looking men, she had to admit that the man in front of her was truly handsome.

But she was in no mood to appreciate it.

"Is there a problem?" Xiao Yize said lightly.

Su Ran tugged at her lips, "No."

Xiao Yize glanced at the man behind her, then turned back to her, saying:

"Isn’t it time to fulfill what you promised me last time?"

Suddenly, Fu Qiyuan hugged her shoulder, his deep voice carried a sense of danger.

"What promise?"

Su Ran shook her head, looking bewilderedly at Xiao Yize.

"What did I promise you?"

Xiao Yize slightly turned his head, a faint smile at his lips, "What, thinking of burning bridges after crossing the river?"

Su Ran’s lips twitched, "I haven’t even crossed the river, how can I burn the bridge?"

Xiao Yize’s inked eyebrow furrowed slightly, his gaze deepened, and suddenly his eyes turned a bit colder.

Seeing her genuinely puzzled expression, it was evident she had really forgotten, and the aura emanating from him turned colder and harsher.

Su Ran noticed the change in Xiao Yize’s demeanor and fell into thought, had she really promised him something?

Fu Qiyuan drew her shoulder in closer, raised his head to meet Xiao Yize’s gaze, an invisible spark erupting in the air.