"The girl Great-Aunt wanted to set up with is... her?"
Quan Shengyu wore an expression as if he’d been struck by lightning, incredulously pointing at Ning Guiwan.
"How can this be?"
Xia Anxiu’s face darkened. "Why not? Xiaowan is so beautiful. Do you think she’s beneath you?"
The smile on Elder Mrs. Quan’s face also vanished.
Lai Yang’s short temper flared. She swatted Quan Shengyu’s finger away and glared at him, "Speak properly, or I’ll let San Pang bite you!"
"This really won’t work..."
Quan Shengyu looked at Ning Guiwan.
That day, she and his Second Uncle had visited his office. Although there was no intimate behavior, the re act of a man like his Second Uncle deigning to personally accompany soone to the hospital spoke volus. He had even been sent out, leaving the man and woman alone together; it was hard not to let one’s imagination run wild.
This thought spurred Quan Shengyu to speak again, his words striking like thunder, "Miss Ning is currently dating my Second Uncle. How could I go on a blind date with her?"
Instantly, all eyes fell on Ning Guiwan like a torrent—shocked, surprised. The atmosphere froze; you could hear a pin drop.
Ning Guiwan hadn’t expected Quan Shengyu to say such a thing.
Just as she was thinking about how to counter his claim, she heard Xia Anxiu’s reprimanding voice, "What nonsense are you spouting? You can’t just say things like that!"
Though Xia Anxiu said this, the look she gave Ning Guiwan shifted subtly.
Given Ning Guiwan’s reputation, it wasn’t entirely out of the question. With Quan Yu’s status, countless won vied for his attention, hoping to climb the social ladder. Besides, n were generally susceptible. Especially with a rare beauty like Ning Guiwan offering herself so proactively, few n could resist.
Thinking this, Xia Anxiu scoffed inwardly.
If she hadn’t initially thought of using Ning Guiwan to get the Ruiyin shares from Elder Mrs. Quan, she would never have agreed to let her son go on a blind date with a woman of such ill repute.
At Xia Anxiu’s earlier words, everyone’s gaze shifted to Quan Shengyu’s face.
Seeing Elder Mrs. Quan’s displeased expression, Quan Shengyu didn’t dare to state his claim too assertively. The old lady’s health had always been fragile. If this upset caused any serious problems, his ruthless Second Uncle would surely skin him alive.
"Actually, I’m not entirely sure..." Quan Shengyu said, choosing his words carefully. "It’s just that three days ago, my Second Uncle brought Miss Ning to my office. Miss Ning’s face was swollen for so reason. I called a nurse to bring an ice pack, and my Second Uncle personally applied it for her. It seed quite intimate, so I assud they were dating..."
The first part of his statent was true; the latter half was a mix of guesswork and fabrication.
Once again, all eyes converged on Ning Guiwan.
Beyond surprise, Lai Yang was mostly excited. She gripped Ning Guiwan’s arm tightly, her eyes shining with astonishing brightness, as if she had found a lifelong al ticket. "Xiaowan, since when are you and Second Cousin-Uncle Yu on such good terms?"
"Dr. Quan is mistaken." Ning Guiwan, having regained her composure, calmly interrupted Lai Yang. She glanced at Quan Shengyu, who looked relieved after shifting the bla. "Uncle Yu took to the hospital out of an elder’s concern for a junior. Your words misrepresent his kindness."
Hearing the denial from Ning Guiwan herself, Elder Mrs. Quan’s expression softened slightly. She said sternly, "You mustn’t spread unconfird matters so casually. If word gets out, Xiaowan and Ayu’s reputations will be ruined by gossip!"
She believed Ning Guiwan wouldn’t do anything improper. Elder Mrs. Quan attributed Quan Shengyu’s inappropriate remarks to his unwillingness to pursue anything with Ning Guiwan, figuring he was deliberately causing trouble.
After that, the old lady didn’t ntion matchmaking the two of them again.
Xia Anxiu could tell Elder Mrs. Quan was sowhat displeased. She tried to smooth things over with pleasantries, but the old lady either just smiled without responding or changed the subject. Eventually, Xia Anxiu gave up. After lunch, she took her son and bid farewell.
The blind date ended like a farce.
Xia Anxiu always had a chauffeur, while Quan Shengyu drove himself.
As their two cars left the mansion, one after the other, Quan Shengyu quickly pulled out his phone to report his "accomplishnt" to his Second Uncle.
After hearing Ning Guiwan’s righteous explanation, he was certain of one thing: his Second Uncle hadn’t won the young lady over yet. His ddling might just be the opportunity needed. Once his Second Uncle successfully wooed her, perhaps in his delight, he’d invest a little "pocket money" into his research institute.
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