“Luo Yuan, I’m going to grab lunch first,” Qin Ruoyao said with a hint of melancholy as she turned to leave.
“Wait,” Luo Yuan called out to her.
Qin Ruoyao’s eyes lit up.
Luo Yuan walked up to her.
“Ruoyao, I’m sorry. I was too emotional that day,” Luo Yuan said tenderly. “I scared you.”
Qin Ruoyao felt a surge of excitement in her heart.
Luo Yuan wasn’t blaming her! As expected, Luo Yuan was such a simp. All she had to do was show him a little kindness, and he would come running back to her.
Qin Ruoyao shook her head. “It’s fine, Luo Yuan. I understand. You were just overwhelmed by the changes in your family.”
“Ruoyao, you’re so understanding,” Luo Yuan said, visibly moved.
“How’s your family now? Is your dad okay?” Qin Ruoyao asked with concern.
“Don’t worry, the company is fine,” Luo Yuan replied with a smile. “Actually, the person who disappeared didn’t run off with the money. Instead, he made a lot of money, and now my family has over a hundred million in cash. As for my dad, he’s out of the ICU, and his health is no longer a concern.”
Qin Ruoyao’s heart burned with desire.
Over a hundred million in cash… That meant Luo Yuan could easily spend millions, if not tens of millions, on her. Given Luo Yuan’s personality, most of that money would likely be spent on her.
“I’m glad to hear that,” Qin Ruoyao said with a gentle smile.
“Ruoyao, I have money now. I can give you a good life. Will you be with me?” Luo Yuan gazed intently at Qin Ruoyao.
“Luo Yuan, I’m sorry, I…” Qin Ruoyao bit her lip.
If Lin Li saw her with Luo Yuan, she wouldn’t be able to explain herself. She could tell Lin Li that she liked Lin Xuan, but what about Luo Yuan?
She couldn’t let Luo Yuan ruin her relationship with Lin Li.
Luo Yuan’s eyes filled with disappointment, but then he smiled and let it go.
“It’s okay, Ruoyao. After all the ups and downs, I’ve come to realize that loving someone doesn’t mean you have to possess them. From now on, we’ll just be friends. I’ll still treat you well, but I won’t obsess over being with you anymore.”
“Ruoyao, whoever you like, I’ll support you. All I want now is to see you happy.”
He needed to use this approach to gradually lower Qin Ruoyao’s guard. As her suitor, Qin Ruoyao would never let him know about her relationship with Lin Li.
But as a friend, it would be different.
Qin Ruoyao’s eyes sparkled. “Thank you for understanding. You’re so kind.”
But still…
Qin Ruoyao bit her lip anxiously.
If Luo Yuan wasn’t pursuing her anymore, would he still spend money on her?
As she was thinking this, Luo Yuan picked up his bag. “Ruoyao, I have money now. Come on, let’s go shopping. Whatever you want, I’ll buy it for you,” Luo Yuan said with a show of wealth.
Qin Ruoyao felt a surge of joy in her heart, though she still pretended to hesitate. “Luo Yuan, this is too much. I don’t want to trouble you.”
“It’s no trouble at all. I’ve got money to burn. Besides, isn’t a man’s money meant to be spent on the woman he loves?”
Luo Yuan grabbed Qin Ruoyao’s hand and pulled her toward the mall.
In one go, he bought her a necklace worth two hundred thousand yuan. He paid for it himself, and the purchase record was under his name.
Luo Yuan watched as Qin Ruoyao held the necklace, her face beaming with joy, and he couldn’t help but feel a wave of self-mockery.
Qin Ruoyao was clearly a gold digger.
He had been such a fool before, letting himself be manipulated by this white lotus.
But for now, he would let her enjoy her moment. He would reel her in slowly.
A cold glint flashed in Luo Yuan’s eyes.
Meanwhile, Ye Li had been scheming to ruin Lin Xuan’s reputation. If Lin Xuan were caught with another woman, Su Hua would surely despise and abandon him.
A woman of Su Hua’s status would never tolerate her man being tainted.
Ye Li finally saw his opportunity when Wang Ping, a classmate of Lin Xuan’s, had a birthday coming up.
“Wang Ping, what are your plans for your birthday?” Ye Li asked.
“Brother Ye, my family isn’t as wealthy as yours. We’ll probably just have a simple dinner at home,” Wang Ping sighed, envious of Ye Li’s family fortune.
If only his family had billions like Ye Li’s, he could spend money however he wanted.
Ye Li said, “Why don’t you invite your family and classmates to the ‘Pleasure Paradise Club’? I’ll cover the expenses. How does that sound?”
“Really?” Wang Ping’s face lit up with joy.
“Of course. You’re my longtime friend. It’s only right that I throw you a birthday party,” Ye Li said with a smile.
“Brother Ye, thank you so much,” Wang Ping said gratefully.
“But I do have a favor to ask,” Ye Li added.
“Brother Ye, just say the word. If it’s within my power, I’ll do it,” Wang Ping assured him.
Ye Li said, “Help me invite Lin Xuan to the birthday party.”
“Lin Xuan?” Wang Ping frowned.
“Yes. You know Lin Xuan and I have always been close, but we had a falling out recently, and he’s been avoiding me. I want to use this party as a chance to reconcile with him,” Ye Li sighed. “I don’t want to lose such a good friend.”
“That’s no problem, Brother Ye. I’ll take care of it,” Wang Ping said confidently, thumping his chest.
“Thanks, I appreciate it.”
A dark glint flashed in Ye Li’s eyes.
He had a distant relative who worked as a manager at the Pleasure Paradise Club. His family’s factory needed their company’s help, and he planned to have this relative spike Lin Xuan’s drink with drugs.
He had also arranged for two women to be with Lin Xuan.
He intended to take photos of Lin Xuan in bed with the women. That way, he was sure Su Hua would lose all interest in Lin Xuan.
The thought of Lin Xuan being abandoned by Su Hua filled Ye Li with excitement.
He couldn’t wait to see Lin Xuan’s devastated expression once he was left with no support. Without Su Hua, Lin Xuan would be crushed under his heel once again.
Wang Ping returned to his class and stood at the front, calling out, “Everyone, quiet down. I have something to announce.”
The students stopped what they were doing and looked at Wang Ping curiously.
Wang Ping cleared his throat and announced, “Three days from now is my birthday, and I’m inviting all of you to the Pleasure Paradise Club.”
Boom!
Wang Ping’s announcement sent shockwaves through the class.
The Pleasure Paradise Club was one of the most upscale clubs in Xia Country. With over twenty classmates and Wang Ping’s family and relatives, the party would easily cost several million yuan.
“Ping, did your family strike it rich? How can you afford this?” one of the male students asked in astonishment.
“Don’t ask too many questions. Just tell me, are you coming or not?”
“Of course I’m coming! I wouldn’t miss it for the world.”
Finally, Wang Ping’s gaze landed on Lin Xuan, who had been sleeping at his desk. Wang Ping walked over to Lin Xuan.
“Xuan,” Wang Dahe called out, waking Lin Xuan up.
Lin Xuan immediately snapped out of his daze.
“What is it?” Lin Xuan asked irritably. He had been in the middle of writing a script for a short video and was annoyed at being interrupted.
“Xuan, someone’s looking for you.”
Wang Dahe pointed at Wang Ping.