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Upon seeing Xiang Fan's gaze, Wei Ying's usually cold face suddenly broke into a smile.

Her eyebrows curved into crescent moons, and her bright eyes seemed like the first melting of ice and snow, spreading spring light throughout the room.

"The people from the Crimson Dragon Palace are indeed quite powerful, but that's only because of their status!"

She parted her lips slightly, her eyes brimming with confidence.

"In terms of individual ability alone, he's not good enough to be a match for me!"

"I believe that given time, it's only a matter of time before I lead the Wei family to surpass him!"

Seeing the sharp glint in Wei Ying's eyes, Xiang Fan's lips curled into a smile.

This pride and ambition are exactly what he admires!

He raised an eyebrow with a half-smile.

"What if that person takes a liking to you?"

Wei Ying turned her head to the side, a cunning glint in her eyes that shouldn't belong to her.

"That depends on you."

"I am now, in name only, your wife!"

She leaned slightly forward, her tone carrying a hint of provocation.

"If another man covets your wife and tries to steal her away, what would you do?"

Xiang Fan laughed loudly, raised his hand to clap, and his tone was full of admiration.

"As expected of the Wei family's famous beautiful CEO, she's really got a clever plan!"

"You want me to be your shield, to block others' covetousness. You also want me to intervene and facilitate the cooperation between the Wei family and the Crimson Dragon Palace."

He succinctly revealed the key to the matter, and his smile deepened.

"If I can't do it, you can still use my 'failure to fulfill the agreement' as a reason to openly and legitimately break off the engagement."

"Killing two birds with one stone, impressive! Truly impressive!"

When her thoughts were exposed on the spot, Wei Ying was not annoyed at all. Instead, she readily nodded in acknowledgment.

Her bright smile remained unchanged.

"That's right! That's exactly what I think."

She looked directly into Xiang Fan's eyes, her tone frank.

"Of course, if you're truly capable of doing all of that, then why shouldn't I, Wei Ying, agree to date you?"

"My man, Wei Ying's man, should be an indomitable force, never letting this little trouble hold him back!"

Seeing the sparkling light in her eyes, Xiang Fan smiled.

If it were someone else, they might have to think twice about the difficulty involved.

But who is Xiang Fan?

Not to mention that the Nine Dragons Palace was already under his control, even without this identity, what couldn't he do if he wanted to?

Immediately, a glint flashed in his eyes, and his voice was as steady as a rock.

"As your man, protecting you and paving the way for you is my duty!"

"Don't worry, since I've agreed to the promise, I will take care of everything!"

He paused slightly, his tone becoming colder.

"As for whoever comes, it's best if they don't have any ulterior motives, otherwise..."

The unspoken words, carrying a chilling pressure, seemed to freeze the surrounding air.

……

Time flies, and night falls as scheduled.

The Wei Family Manor was brightly lit and decorated with lanterns.

It was several times more grand and luxurious than the daytime wedding decorations!

With a shout of "They've arrived!", two figures entered the hall, surrounded by members of the Wei family.

The person in front was of medium height and had an ordinary face, but his expression carried a hint of arrogance.

The man behind him had a cold expression, bulging muscles, and exuded explosive power.

Just by standing there, he commands respect!

"Old Master Wei, this is quite a fuss you've made!"

The person in front spoke slowly and deliberately, with a hint of disdain in their tone.

It was Tian San, a confidant of the grandson of the Third Elder of the Crimson Dragon Palace.

He glanced up and swept his eyes over the room's luxurious furnishings, a mocking smile playing on his lips.

"I, Tian San, am just a servant. I'm only here in Huaicheng to scout out the way for my young master."

"My young master will arrive in person in three days."

Although he spoke lightly, none of the Wei family members dared to treat him as a "servant".

Even a seventh-rank official stands before the prime minister's gate!

The person who can run errands for that young master is no ordinary person.

As long as Tian San is well taken care of and he goes back to say a few good words about the young master, the cooperation between the Wei family and the Crimson Dragon Palace will basically be secured.

You must know that the young master was of extremely high status.

On ordinary days, countless people would go to great lengths to curry favor with him.

Normally, people with a local power like the Wei family wouldn't even get to see the other side!

In contrast, Tian San in front of them is the best breakthrough point they can seize!

Upon realizing this, the members of the Wei family swarmed around him, their faces full of fawning smiles.

Flattery and sycophancy poured in like water, almost overwhelming Tian San.

The young women of the Wei family, in particular, used every trick in the book, striking poses and vying for attention in an attempt to catch Tian San's eye.

In their view, as long as they could catch Tian San's eye, even if it was just a fleeting affair, they could still reap a lot of benefits!

Tian San was surrounded by everyone, enjoying the treatment of being the center of attention, and his face showed an extremely comfortable expression.

I felt lightheaded, as if I had swallowed a magic pill!

He enjoyed the moment for a while before slowly looking around, a hint of amusement in his eyes, and then spoke slowly.

"I've heard that Miss Wei from your Wei family is a famous beauty in Huaicheng."

"Where is Miss Wei?"

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone's eyes immediately turned in the same direction.

At this moment, Wei Ying was standing with Xiang Fan, whispering something to each other.

The light fell on her delicate profile, making her stand out even more!

Following everyone's gaze, Tian San's eyes suddenly lit up.

An undisguised greed flashed in his eyes.

The reason he accepted Mr. Wei's invitation was, besides, because of the matchmaker.

More importantly, I had heard about it before I came.

The eldest daughter of the Wei family is not only beautiful, but also a well-known female CEO in Huaicheng.

For him, a woman who possesses both beauty and power is undoubtedly a great temptation!

The thought of getting his hands on a woman like that made him incredibly eager.

He licked his lips and walked straight toward Wei Ying, his tone flippant and arrogant.

"Miss Wei's reputation for beauty is truly well-deserved!"

"My trip was worthwhile!"

"How about Miss Wei joins me at the banquet tonight?"

Upon hearing this, the Wei family members all showed joy.

This is a golden opportunity!

They went to great lengths to curry favor with Tian San, all in order to get in touch with the Crimson Dragon Palace!

Now that Tian San has specifically requested Wei Ying to accompany him, it's practically an opportunity delivered to his doorstep!

Even if Wei Ying is the daughter of the family head, what is this sacrifice if it can be used to gain cooperation with the Crimson Dragon Palace?

The Wei family women who had been vying for attention just moments before now looked at Wei Ying with nothing but naked envy, jealousy, and hatred!

They knew very well that Tian San's words clearly indicated that he had taken a liking to Wei Ying!

If Wei Ying agrees, the benefits she receives after tonight will be at least tens of millions!

Why can't such good fortune fall on my own?

Wei Ying took in everyone's expressions, her delicate brows furrowing almost imperceptibly.

She had long anticipated Tian San's intentions, but she never expected him to be so blatant, disregarding the occasion and dignity whatsoever!

She didn't speak, but simply looked at Xiang Fan.

That seemed to mean, "It's up to you now."

Seeing this, Xiang Fan slowly stepped forward and stood in front of Wei Ying.

The voice was calm, yet carried an undeniable authority.

"I'm sorry, Wei Ying is still recovering from her illness and her body is weak. She needs to rest and recuperate."

"You should choose someone else to accompany me at the dinner party."