wjnovel Chapter 1148 - 579: The More Dangerous, the More Alluring
Chapter 1148 - 579: The More Dangerous, the More Alluring
The gentle and clear song resonated in the ears, like a youth’s unspoken feelings carried away by the night breeze.
Shen You’an recalled those bright and sincere eyes, revealing the purest and most beautiful affection of youth.
Yet, destined to be betrayed.
The phone in her pocket vibrated briefly, a message had arrived.
Shen You’an took out her phone and glanced at it.
It was a message from Liu Runxi—Are you home?
In Shen You’an’s mind, the image of a youthful, cool demeanor surfaced instinctively, as if her breathing slowed for a moment.
She tapped the keyboard lightly and replied—Almost home, how about you, is everything okay at home?
Shen You’an saw the notification at the top of the screen indicating typing but it quickly disappeared, finally sending two words.
—Nothing.
Shen You’an had a gut feeling something wasn’t right, could Helian Yu be up to something again?
"Xue Ning is talking to you, put your phone away for me."
Zhan Xue Ning quickly reassured Helian Yu: "Madam, it’s alright, I just wanted to personally congratulate the senior, after all, I don’t have the senior’s contact information, as long as Madam and the senior don’t feel that I’m disturbing you."
"Why would it be a disturbance? I have long heard that Zhan Binwen has a beautiful daughter, seeing you today proves the reputation true. I like you already."
Helian Yu smiled, patting Zhan Xue Ning’s hand.
Zhan Xue Ning shyly lowered her head but couldn’t help sneaking a glance at Liu Runxi.
Helian Yu’s gaze flitted between the two, eyes flickering, she smiled and said, "Adding contact information is simple, Xixi, exchange WeChat with Xue Ning."
Zhan Xue Ning took out her phone, secretly opening the QR code.
Liu Runxi put away his phone, casting a cold glance at Helian Yu, "Is this your so-called major business?"
Helian Yu maintained composure and said, "Mother really likes Xue Ning, has long wanted to introduce you two, how could it not be considered major business?"
Liu Runxi’s face was icy, eyes like a frigid pool, the temperature of the living room seemingly dropping to freezing point in an instant, coldness creeping up from the soles.
Zhan Xue Ning had seen Liu Runxi at school, although distant, only making one hesitate to offend. But at this moment, Liu Runxi made her feel fear from the depths of her heart.
Yet, as the song lyrics say, the more dangerous, the more charming, equally applicable here.
Zhan Xue Ning felt her heart pounding crazily at this moment.
To pull the high mountain flower down from the pedestal, seeing only one person from now on, how fulfilling would that be.
"If you like her, then make her your goddaughter, it’s none of my business."
With those words, Liu Runxi’s gaze fell on those exquisitely packaged high-end gift boxes on the coffee table, let out a cold laugh, full of sarcasm, and turned away with indifference.
Not once did he look at Zhan Xue Ning, completely treating her as air.
Helian Yu angrily jumped up and shouted, "Stop right there."
The youth’s steps did not stop, his tall, slender figure quickly disappearing at the doorway.
"So late, where are you going? Stop right there."
Helian Yu chased out, long having lost sight of Liu Runxi.
Zhan Xue Ning walked over with her Hermes bag, saying, "Madam, I should go too, I’ll come see you another time when I’m free."
Helian Yu had wanted her to stay a little longer to chat, but suddenly remembered something, she smiled and patted her hand: "Okay, let the driver drive slowly on the way, let me know when you get home safely."
Zhan Xue Ning nodded obediently, leaving under the butler’s guidance.
As soon as Zhan Xue Ning walked out, Helian Yu’s accumulated smile quickly vanished, she turned expressionless, wrapping herself in a shawl.
Her gaze fell on the coffee table at the few boxes that were looking very exquisitely packaged and high-end.
With her eyes, she indicated the maid to open them.
The maid stepped forward carefully, opening the first box.
It was wild ginseng from Mingren Hall, of excellent quality, rarely seen in the market, very valuable.
The second box was a Song Brocade boxed inside sandalwood, containing a Su Embroidery double-sided butterfly fan, attached with an authoritative non-heritage certificate.
Helian Yu’s fingers lightly brushed over the fan’s surface with its colorful butterflies, each vividly alive.
She remembered this Su Embroidery fan was once exhibited at a non-heritage exhibition, a master spent three years embroidering it alone, valued at millions.
The third box was inlaid with mother-of-pearl sandalwood, just by looking at the box Helian Yu knew what was inside must be very precious.
Inside the silk lining was an ice seed positive green jade pendant.
Helian Yu had seen it at the auction not long ago, said to be the bottom-pressing item of a noblewoman from the previous dynasty, she liked it quite a bit, but when it was auctioned to three million, she gave up.
Helian Yu fondly and carefully touched these three gifts.
The Zhan family was indeed Yunzhou’s richest, their generosity was impressive, not to mention the gifts hit home, extremely tasteful.
Thinking of Zhan Xue Ning being not only beautiful and wealthy but also gentle and sweet, more importantly, the way she looked at Xixi was unabashed affection.
She knew what plans Zhan Binwen had, although she despised the Zhan family’s stench of money, seeing their generosity, she was willing to give them a chance.
Whether she could capture Xixi’s heart was the Zhan family’s fortune.
"Put them away."
The butler walked over worriedly, glanced at those costly gifts, reminding: "Madam, you can’t accept these gifts, Mr. Liu will..."
Helian Yu frowned gently: "These gifts were given to me, what’s it got to do with Liu Qingfeng? Don’t mention him to me."
"But Madam, you and Mr. Liu share his glory and his shame, accepting gifts means Mr. Liu received them too."
Helian Yu replied indifferently: "Then let’s consider it as his acceptance. I’ve married him for so many years, enduring hardship along with him, it’s rare to have comfortable days, don’t add to my burden of worries."
The butler sighed, how could Madam be getting more confused, were these gifts so easily accepted?
But looking at Helian Yu’s unyielding attitude, the butler felt a sense of helplessness.
Indeed, shortly after leaving the Liu family, Zhan Xue Ning spotted Liu Runxi.
The streetlight stretched the youth’s shadow long, wrapped in a deep cold solitude, viewed from afar, making her heart both ache and feel tender.
Zhan Xue Ning instructed the driver to catch up.
"Senior." Zhan Xue Ning lowered the car window, revealing a youthful, flower-like face: "Where do you want to go, I’ll take you."
Liu Runxi’s gaze remained forward, his steps steady and composed.
"Miss Zhan." The youth spoke, his tone calm to the point of cruelty.
"What you like isn’t me, it’s the Liu family behind me, it’s the power my father holds, which can save your Zhan family."
The color drained completely from Zhan Xue Ning’s face.
Liu Runxi didn’t give her any chance to argue, panic, or hide his eyes, the tone remained indifferent.
"You’ve acted very earnestly, pretending to be pure, pretending to be devoted, thinking a seemingly clean admiration could bind me, secure the Liu family, convert your family’s crisis into our responsibility."
The youth turned his head, cold gaze fell on Zhan Xue Ning’s face.
That one look, extremely cold, extremely faint, yet sharp as an ice blade, straight into Zhan Xue Ning’s eyes, instantly tearing away all pretense of gentleness and pure affection she wore.
"Unfortunately, your few calculations tainted by greed can only deceive my mom."
The youth’s eyes lacked any warmth, any sympathy, only ultimate coldness and detachment.
"In my eyes, not only laughable but also filthy."
Zhan Xue Ning froze, her fingertips trembling, she looked incredulously at the youth cold like ice in front of her, he too had torn away any facade.
The high mountain flower’s dignity and mercilessness revealed entirely at this moment.