Gong Hongming glared at his daughter and reprimanded, "What does this look like? Doing something like this in public!"

"..." Gong Xueyan was taken aback for a moment, pointing at Yu Sangwan, "Dad, are you criticizing me for this wench? Do you know what kind of person she is? She’s actually being kept by Jinxuan..."

"Shut up!" Gong Hongming’s brow furrowed tighter, "A young lady, what kind of words are coming out of your mouth all day? Is this how your mom taught you?"

His words were a reprimand aimed at Mrs. Gong as well.

Gong Xueyan couldn’t believe it. In her eyes, her parents had always been a model couple, their relationship had always been good. For so many years, there was no gossip about her father, but as soon as Yu Sangwan appeared, her father changed like this?

"Dad..."

Gong Hongming no longer paid attention to her, smiling at Yu Sangwan, "Miss Yu, this way please."

Yu Sangwan smiled charmingly, making Gong Xueyan so angry she could vomit blood.

"Thank you."

Yu Sangwan went to the dressing room, dried her clothes, and came out to find Gong Hongming still waiting outside.

"Mr. Gong, you haven’t left yet?"

Gong Hongming laughed, "It seems I am being presumptuous."

Yu Sangwan quickly shook her head with a smile, "Of course not, I meant... won’t it delay your business?"

She glanced at the person standing behind Gong Hongming, who should be his assistant.

Gong Hongming smiled and took a photo out of his pocket, handing it to Yu Sangwan, "Take it."

A golden embossed business card, not just a symbol of status... at this moment handed over by Gong Hongming, it was a sign of closeness. You must know, not just anyone can get Gong Hongming’s business card.

Gong Hongming nodded towards Yu Sangwan, "I’m leaving."

"Take care." Yu Sangwan smiled, watching him turn and leave.

After Gong Hongming left, Yu Sangwan immediately put away her smile. She looked at the business card in her hand, suddenly tightened her grip... and crushed it!

"Humph!" Yu Sangwan snorted coldly and threw the business card into a nearby trash can.

...

Lu Jinxuan went to the hospital to pick up Yu Sangwan, only to find out she had already been discharged.

He called her, but couldn’t get through, feeling anxious inside.

Tang Yueze saw his bad expression, "Young master, I’ll go find her."

Lu Jinxuan nodded with a grim face, this little girl is acting strange!

What surprised him even more was that Tang Yueze ended up finding her at Yu Jia Cave bar.

In the dimly lit bar, Yu Sangwan let her hair down, dancing passionately to the fast-paced music in the dance hall. Her beauty was enough to attract men even without doing anything, let alone when she was swaying like this?

Lu Jinxuan walked in, his face immediately darkened.

Those men, intentionally or unintentionally, were all eager to get close to Yu Sangwan.

Yu Sangwan had drunk, her cheeks were flushed, smiling at everyone!

Tang Yueze sensed something was wrong, instinctively looking at Lu Jinxuan. Lu Jinxuan had already stepped out, entered the dance floor, pushed aside those men, and grabbed Yu Sangwan’s wrist.

"Let’s go!"

Yu Sangwan looked at him with one eye open and one eye closed, exuding a captivating charm. She raised her hands to wrap around Lu Jinxuan’s neck, blew a breath at his Adam’s apple, "You’re here?"

Lu Jinxuan was teased, his Adam’s apple subconsciously rolled, suppressing the fire rising within him, "Come back with me!"

Being together for so long, Yu Sangwan knew he was angry. How strong Lu Jinxuan’s possessiveness was, how could she not know?

She had always understood him, knowing his identity couldn’t be made public, but... today she insisted! Why should she be an obedient woman, while her lover would get engaged to someone else?

Yu Sangwan suddenly stood on tiptoe and gave Lu Jinxuan a fierce kiss.

"..." Lu Jinxuan’s eyes widened, his hands subconsciously clasped her butterfly bones.

Yu Sangwan wasn’t satisfied, opening his thin lips and deepening the kiss...

Lu Jinxuan admitted he couldn’t resist her teasing, his breathing immediately quickened, "Wanwan, let’s do it when we get back..."

"Tsk." Yu Sangwan smirked, let go of him, and shouted to the people in the dance hall, "Do you know who this handsome guy is?"

Lu Jinxuan frowned, wanting to hold her, "Wanwan, you’re drunk!"

"Let go! I’m not drunk!" Yu Sangwan broke free, jumped onto the stage, took the microphone, pointing at Lu Jinxuan, "This handsome guy is my boyfriend! He’s my man! So, all of you who were staring at me just now, you have no chance! Everyone, take a look, is my man handsome?"

Her shout made the bar even more lively.

Lu Jinxuan was under the spotlight but couldn’t help but laugh bitterly, his little woman... was he supposed to fight or scold? Besides indulging her, there was no other way.

Yu Sangwan held the microphone and picked a song, "This song is dedicated to my dear man!"

Saying this, she put her hand on her lips and blew a kiss to Lu Jinxuan!

"Dear, I love you!"

Lu Jinxuan’s brows twitched, his heart itching to the extreme! This girl, daring to seduce him like this outside! When they get back, he’ll see how he doesn’t make her cry!

On stage, Yu Sangwan started singing.

"... I believe you’re just afraid of hurting me, not lying to me..."

The song ended, Yu Sangwan was in tears. Unfortunately, the deep meaning behind the lyrics, Lu Jinxuan didn’t understand.

When Lu Jinxuan carried the crazy-drunk Yu Sangwan out of the bar, she was already quite drunk, lying on his back crying and laughing, "Hehehe... haha... sob sob..."

Influenced by her, Lu Jinxuan also couldn’t manage his expressions well.

Back home, they both were somewhat impatient.

Finally, they tightly held each other, Lu Jinxuan whispered in Yu Sangwan’s ear, "Wanwan, is it okay?"

"Mm!" Yu Sangwan nodded, tears still flowing, "but it’s still not enough..."

Lu Jinxuan was slightly surprised, "Not enough?"

"Mm!" Yu Sangwan nodded vigorously, crying while holding onto him.

Lu Jinxuan laughed, "I’m fine, rest assured, your man isn’t that useless..."

...

Yu Sangwan couldn’t open her eyes anymore, Lu Jinxuan thought she was asleep, pulled over the quilt and wrapped them together. Unexpectedly, Yu Sangwan was not asleep yet.

"Jinxuan."

"Mm?"

Yu Sangwan paused, "Do you have anything you’re hiding from me?"

"...No." Lu Jinxuan’s tone was very calm.

Yu Sangwan sniffed and snuggled closer to him, her voice still carrying the soft coquettishness of a young girl, "Jinxuan, if one day you decide not to want me anymore, please don’t let me be the last to know."

Lu Jinxuan’s heart skipped a beat, he looked down at her, "Why say such nonsense?"

"..." Yu Sangwan started to sob softly, "I just found out, turns out, my mom abandoned my dad and me years ago... ran off with a rich guy!"

Lu Jinxuan was taken aback, thinking this must be what Yu Zhiyuan told her on his deathbed... He lowered his head and kissed her, "Don’t worry, we will always be together."

Yu Sangwan’s lips pressed tightly... Really?

Chapter 224 Who to Trust and Rely On

Wake up in the morning, Yu Sangwan was already gone.

Lu Jinxuan dialed Yu Sangwan’s number, and lively sounds emerged from the other end.

"Hello." Yu Sangwan’s sweet voice instantly softened Lu Jinxuan’s heart, "You’re awake! I’m at the station, just about to take the bus back."

Lu Jinxuan frowned, his tone heavy, "Didn’t we say we would go back together?"

"Forget about it." Yu Sangwan laughed carefreely in rejection, "You’re so busy, I can go back by myself. That’s it, I’m about to check the ticket."

"Okay."

After hanging up, Yu Sangwan’s smile immediately disappeared. She took out a piece of paper from her pocket...

It was a receipt with the words ’XX Gao Ding’ on it.

Having been with Lu Jinxuan for a while, Yu Sangwan had some knowledge of these custom brands. The shoes she was wearing now were also made by this brand...

...She got this receipt from Lu Jinxuan’s pocket.

Logically speaking, Lu Jinxuan wouldn’t carry around such a receipt...

So, there could only be one explanation.

That was, at the time, Tang Yueze wasn’t with Lu Jinxuan, so he took the receipt and stuffed it into his pocket casually.

Yu Sangwan thought to herself, in what kind of occasion... would Lu Jinxuan not bring Tang Yueze along?

Custom women’s shoes... Ha!

Yu Sangwan chuckled, recalling the scene she saw that day of him trying on dresses with Gong Xueyan... her heart ached fiercely.

At the bustling station, Yu Sangwan hugged herself and curled up in a corner, tears streaming down, salty tears running into her mouth as she murmured continuously, "Daddy, daddy..."

People passing by looked at her with curious eyes, but Yu Sangwan was oblivious, sobbing, feeling an emptiness in her heart...

Of course, Yu Sangwan hadn’t left Donghua, given the current circumstances, why would she go back to Donghua? She was just trying to create a false impression for Lu Jinxuan.

Exiting the station, her phone rang.

She took a deep breath and answered, "Le Zheng."

"Wanwan." Le Zheng asked cautiously from the other end, "Are you okay?"

"Le Zheng." Yu Sangwan said earnestly, "I have no place to go, can you do me a favor?"

To avoid being found by Lu Jinxuan, she couldn’t go to Pei Pei’s place... Lu Jinxuan knew where Pei Pei lived. She couldn’t book a hotel with her ID either; Tang Yueze would trace her there, so her only option was to ask Le Zheng for help.

In the end, Le Zheng used a subordinate’s ID to book a hotel room for Yu Sangwan.

During check-in, Le Zheng tried to persuade Yu Sangwan.

"Wanwan, if you don’t want to see Lu Jinxuan, it’s better to stay at my place, I can take care of you if anything happens."

Yu Sangwan politely declined with a smile, "No, I still have things to do."

Le Zheng was taken aback, sensing something amiss, "Wanwan, what are you planning to do?"

Yu Sangwan shook her head, "Nothing, it’s my own business."

"Wanwan." Le Zheng frowned, "I’m your friend, you can trust and rely on me."

Yu Sangwan still smiled, not seeking help.

Trust? Rely on? She now doesn’t know whom she can trust or rely on!

A father who never loved her actually held secret deep in his heart, looking at her so unwillingly on his deathbed... An mother she always yearned for turned out to be a woman who abandoned her husband and daughter! A man she dearly loved was still hiding the fact that he was getting engaged!

She took the room card from Le Zheng, a smile tugging on her lips, "Thanks, I’ll pay for the room myself, I have money."

"..." Le Zheng looked at her, his brows remained furrowed.

This version of Yu Sangwan, really worried him!

...

Yu Sangwan chose this hotel because she knew Gong Hongming often came here.

In the evening at the restaurant, Yu Sangwan chose a conspicuous place to sit.

This spot faced the entrance, leading directly to the VIP room inside.

Yu Sangwan ordered a meal, resting her chin as she stared out the window.

At the door, Gong Hongming and several people walked in together, laughing and chatting. Despite not having a small crowd in the restaurant, Gong Hongming immediately noticed Yu Sangwan... she was indeed beautiful and eye-catching, hard to overlook.

"You guys go ahead."

Gong Hongming greeted his companions and walked towards Yu Sangwan.

"May I sit down?" Gong Hongming extended his hand, lightly tapping the tabletop twice.

Yu Sangwan had already seen his shadow coming towards her reflected in the glass, yet she feigned surprise, "Ah... Mr. Gong, didn’t expect to meet you here. Of course, please sit."

Gong Hongming smiled, pulled out a chair, and sat down. "Alone?"

"Yeah." Yu Sangwan nodded. "No one to meet."

Gong Hongming raised his brow, "Why didn’t you contact me then? What about the business card I gave you last time?"

"Oh that..." Yu Sangwan lowered her head and smiled gently, her features were exquisite, with such a smile, her aura was gentle and graceful, Gong Hongming glanced at her, his heartbeat skipping a beat.

A man is captivated by a woman, starting with her looks first.

Yu Sangwan shook her head, "Accidentally lost it."

"Oh." Gong Hongming stretched out his hand towards her, "Your phone? May I borrow it?"

"Sure." Yu Sangwan, knowing exactly what he was planning to do, handed him her phone with a smile.

Gong Hongming punched a series of numbers into it, prompting his own pocket phone to ring. He returned her phone with a smile, "Now it won’t get lost..."

Gong Hongming stood up, glanced at the dish in front of her, "Next time if no one can meet with you, can you give me a chance?"