Book One, Chapter 15: Will You Marry Someone Else?

“President Ning is here...”

“I just remembered, President Ning comes to the mall every Tuesday. Today she must be here for an inspection.”

“What a coincidence.”

Countless onlookers—shop assistants and store managers alike—turned their gaze toward the woman standing before Chen Kaixuan.

She wore a sleek black blazer, her slender legs encased in sheer black stockings, drawing the attention of many passersby. Yet, when they caught sight of her cold, unapproachable face, the men quickly withdrew their stares.

Silently, they sighed—such a woman was far beyond their reach.

“Why is Sister Yuelan here?”

Fang Mo, standing behind, stared at the woman’s exquisite silhouette. Confused yet unable to help, he clicked his tongue. Sister Yuelan truly exuded the aura of a regal lady! Just that captivating figure alone could capture countless hearts.

But... Ning Yuelan had only been at work for less than two hours—how had she ended up at the mall already?

“Little brother, are you alright?”

In the next moment, the woman in the black dress slowly turned her head, revealing a delicately beautiful face.

“Next time, don’t use your hand to hit such a reckless scoundrel. Force works both ways—if your hand gets sore, your sister would feel bad too, understand?”

With that, Ning Yuelan took Fang Mo’s hand and gently rubbed it.

This intimate gesture instantly flushed Fang Mo’s face red.

There were still people watching, after all.

In truth, Ning Yuelan had arrived minutes earlier but had first gone upstairs to browse. Today was her routine day for inspecting the mall’s operations. Though she and Fang Mo had parted less than two hours ago, a sudden sense of emptiness unexpectedly crept into her heart.

She missed that mischievous little guy.

Unexpectedly, upon arriving on the first floor, she saw Chen Kaixuan standing before Fang Mo, speaking recklessly.

Ning Yuelan had intended to step in immediately and deal with Chen Kaixuan.

Yet Fang Mo took a stand.

The woman crossed her arms and watched from a short distance, choosing to observe.

She wanted to see how Fang Mo would handle the arrogant and overbearing Chen Kaixuan.

Judging by her expression now, it was clear she was quite pleased with Fang Mo’s actions.

“Ning Yuelan? What do you mean by this?”

Chen Kaixuan had lost his earlier arrogance. If his elder brother were here, perhaps he could have negotiated with Ning Yuelan on equal terms.

“My meaning is clear.”

Ning Yuelan smiled calmly.

“Fang Mo slapped you because you insulted his wife; you deserved it.”

“I slapped you because you insulted my husband; that’s equally justified.”

“If you plan to go head-to-head with Fang Mo, then let our families clash. We’ll see whether the Chen family yields or the Ning family prevails.”

Raising her chin like a proud peacock, she linked arms with Fang Mo.

Her red lips curved into a captivating smile that could steal anyone’s heart.

“But I assure you, you, who stir up trouble in the middle, will be the first to fall.”

Boom—

Hearing this, cold sweat broke out on Chen Kaixuan’s forehead.

He was merely bluffing with threats. What right did a spoiled second-generation heir have to represent the Chen family?

Yet he never dreamed Fang Mo held such importance in Ning Yuelan’s heart.

“Ning Yuelan, enough. You broke the pact by secretly seeing a man behind my brother’s back...”

An engagement?

Your father mentioned it to my grandfather, but it was nothing more than a casual remark.

How did it come to sound like you, Ning Yuelan, had married into the Chen family?

Ning Yuelan raised a brow, neither confirming nor denying.

“So what?”

“I’ll count to three. If you don’t want to see the Ning and Chen families at war, you’d better take those scandalous women behind you and leave immediately.”

“Oh, and those two girls who couldn’t hold their tongues and insulted our Fang Mo—Chen Young Master, please give each of them a slap.”

Chen Kaixuan’s expression darkened.

The two young women behind him trembled instantly.

“Brother Kaixuan, we don’t want to get hit...”

“President Ning is too much; Brother Kaixuan, protect me.”

Chen Kaixuan’s face turned ashen.

“Ning Yuelan, don’t go too far!”

Slap—

Ning Yuelan didn’t indulge him; she raised her hand and struck again.

“Too far? I think you haven’t come to terms with the reality yet.”

“Threatening my man and insulting me on my own turf—do you really think I’m a pushover?”

Chen Kaixuan gritted his teeth, eager to fight to the death with her.

But he dared not.

Next moment—

Slap, slap—

Two crisp slaps rang out.

The two girls behind Chen Kaixuan instantly bore five clear finger marks on their pale cheeks.

Countless onlookers cheered loudly, feeling utterly vindicated.

“...”

Chen Kaixuan, having struck his own people, had no face to stay. He turned and strode out of the mall.

The two struck girls glared venomously in his direction, cursing.

“What rich heir? What noble family? Just a poser. Promised us jewelry but never delivered, and got beaten up when speaking up for you. What a coward.”

“Exactly.”

“What a joke—no manly qualities at all. A loser always calling for girls to accompany him. Pathetic.”

Chen Kaixuan’s retreat faltered, a complete embarrassment.

With the farce over, Ning Yuelan tapped her jade-like hand.

“Alright, everyone’s had enough excitement. Get back to your work. Put Chen Kaixuan on the mall’s blacklist. Starting today, if he shows up nearby, security should escort him out immediately.”

“No need to give the Chen family any face.”

Wonderful!

Several store managers, including the chubby jewelry shop manager, applauded enthusiastically.

Ning Yuelan smiled, clearly Chen Kaixuan was a nuisance, hated by all.

She wrapped her hand around Fang Mo’s arm.

“Also, let me officially introduce our husband, the Ning family’s young master.”

“From now on, whenever Young Master Fang is present, there’s no need to report to me. Just go directly to him. His decisions are my decisions.”

What!?

Giving me such authority?

Fang Mo was stunned, waving his hands repeatedly.

“No, Sister, I don’t know anything. How can I have the right to make decisions for you? What if I mess up?”

“You did very well just now.”

Ning Yuelan smiled, her eyes shining softly.

Fang Mo was momentarily dumbfounded. But as he came to his senses, Chen Kaixuan’s earlier words surfaced in his mind.

Although Fang Mo didn’t believe Sister Yuelan secretly fancied him, hearing that she had an engagement left him deeply unsettled.

The crowd gradually dispersed, and the mall returned to its usual calm.

Ning Yuelan glanced at Fang Mo, noticing his gloomy expression.

“What’s wrong, little brother? Still thinking about Chen Kaixuan’s matter?”

Fang Mo pressed his lips and couldn’t help but ask.

“Sister Yuelan, will you really marry Chen Kaixuan’s older brother someday?”