"Miss Hanyu, I never expected to actually see you here. It's an honor to meet you at your grandfather's birthday celebration."

This guy just appeared out of nowhere.

As soon as he showed up, he exuded a flamboyant air, pretending to be elegant as he bowed in front of Zhou Hanyu.

"Uh..." 𝘧𝑟𝑒𝑒𝘸𝘦𝘣𝑛𝑜𝘷𝑒𝓁.𝘤𝘰𝓂

Zhou Hanyu was focused on Mr. Zhou on stage, so the bespectacled man's sudden appearance startled her.

However, due to her good upbringing, Zhou Hanyu politely nodded and responded:

"Hello, Mr. Lin Qing, I'm also happy to see you."

"In light of Miss Hanyu's happiness, may I boldly suggest we meet tonight at Honghu Park?"

Getting a response from Zhou Hanyu made the bespectacled man named Lin Qing smile even more happily, feeling more confident in himself, so much so that he abruptly invited Zhou Hanyu.

"No, no, I have plans tonight. You should ask someone else to accompany you!"

Faced with Lin Qing's sudden invitation, Zhou Hanyu naturally waved her hands to refuse.

She only had a vague impression of Lin Qing and had no other connection, so she certainly couldn't agree.

Besides, given her feelings for Yang Yan, unless Lin Qing was a non-annoying woman, there was no chance.

"Oh! Miss Hanyu, you might not realize, but rejecting me like this is the greatest regret of your life. I urge you to reconsider!"

This Lin Qing might look flamboyantly effeminate, but he had a resilience thicker than most men.

Facing Zhou Hanyu's straightforward refusal, he had no intention of giving up.

Instead, he prepared to persist at all costs.

"Where the heck did this flamboyant guy come from?"

Yang Yan, who was fiddling with a bowl of steamed eggs nearby, frowned and asked Zhou Hanyun beside him.

With beauties like the sisters Zhou Hanyun and Zhou Hanyu, who naturally attract the gaze and pursuit of men, Yang Yan had gradually adapted and wouldn't get upset over this.

After all, it's human nature to admire beauty, and it's common for a man to pursue a beautiful woman.

However, once rejected, continuing to pester is something he couldn't condone.

What now?

Refusal still means forced consent?

"What, feeling jealous?"

Seeing Yang Yan frown, Zhou Hanyun teasingly asked, then explained Lin Qing's background:

"He is the eldest son of the Kyoto Lin family, a family with considerable influence in the military, political, and business circles due to its numerous members."

"Years ago, our grandfather partnered with Lin Qing's real estate tycoon father on a development project."

"At that time, Hanyu happened to be there, and it's said he took a liking to my sister."

"But considering Hanyu's oblivious nature, it was surprising she even remembers him now!"

Yang Yan squinted his eyes and nodded:

"So he's a mix of the second generation, sounds impressive, but his behavior is something else entirely."

He said this while pushing aside the finished bowl of steamed eggs and wiped his mouth with a tissue.

His voice wasn't loud, but loud enough for Lin Qing, who was tirelessly trying to win over Zhou Hanyu, to hear it.

Following Yang Yan's words, Lin Qing's eager face immediately turned unpleasant.

He lightly adjusted his glasses, and with his index finger arched towards Yang Yan, he angrily said:

"You scumbag, I'm talking to the noble Miss Hanyu, what gives you the right to butt in?"

Unable to resist his flamboyant tone, Yang Yan shuddered as goosebumps formed all over his body.

A grown man acting this effeminately was truly revolting.

"Lin Qing, please leave immediately. You are not welcome here."

Seeing Lin Qing starting to confront Yang Yan, Zhou Hanyu showed her displeasure, speaking more bluntly than before.

Firstly, she was upset with Lin Qing's attitude towards Yang Yan.

Secondly, it was for Lin Qing's own good.

In the eyes of ordinary people, Lin Qing might be someone notable.

But in Yang Yan's view, he was merely a small fry, unworthy of attention.

If he truly provoked Yang Yan, the fellow might not last a single slap.

Yet, she was evidently too young to understand how important face is for a man in front of the woman he likes.

Zhou Hanyu's advice didn't make Lin Qing leave; instead, he became more arrogant, strutting towards Yang Yan with an air of superiority:

"For Miss Hanyu's sake, I'll overlook this, but if you dare disrupt again, don't blame me for being rude."

Yang Yan raised an eyebrow, finding it amusing that he was actually being threatened by a flamboyant guy?!

Under ordinary circumstances, Yang Yan would reflexively give him a slap, showing what it means to be a man.

But considering this was Mr. Zhou's banquet, causing a scene would disrupt the event's atmosphere, so he refrained.

However, Zhuge Wushuang wouldn't have it, as she slammed the table and stood up, glaring at Lin Qing like an angry shrew:

"Try saying one more word, you damn abomination, believe it or not, I'll tear your mouth apart today."

She had no such qualms; anyone threatening Yang Yan in front of her was hitting a nerve.

"Miss Wushuang, we are here to celebrate the Old Master, don't stoop to such people's level."

Sitting beside Zhuge Wushuang, Yang Yan quickly pulled her back into her seat.

If a fight broke out at this banquet, wouldn't it embarrass Mr. Zhou?

Despite being furious, Zhuge Wushuang sat down obediently when Yang Yan spoke up.

But some people's insensitivity was really unbearable.

Seeing that Yang Yan wasn't holding him to account, Lin Qing became even more arrogant, walking over and snidely remarked:

"At least you have some sense, knowing there are people in this world you bumpkins can't afford to offend."

Heh!

Really disrespectful.

Yang Yan also got infuriated internally, stopped with the nonsense, and with a body flicker, both he and Lin Qing vanished instantly.

The three women didn't find this unusual.

The moment Yang Yan and Lin Qing disappeared, Zhuge Wushuang tactfully cast a Blinding Technique.

As not to alarm anyone who might accidentally witness this scene.

Before long, Yang Yan reappeared at his seat with a resigned look, saying:

"Why do some people just ask for it? It takes a beating for them to realize their mistakes!"

"Brother-in-law, you didn't actually kill him, did you?"

Usually stern, Zhou Hanyu, who hardly ever yields, actually had a kind heart.

Despite Lin Qing being truly annoying, losing his life would be too much, and she felt some pity inside.

Knowing her well, Yang Yan casually reassured her:

"Don't worry, I'm no bloodthirsty demon, just knocked out a few of his teeth as a lesson."

Only then did Zhou Hanyu greatly relieve herself with a sigh of relief.