Chapter 55: Chapter 55: My Sister Yun, Beautiful, Isn’t She

"There’s no rush. It’s fine if we get there a little late."

Sheng Yang was clearly much more relaxed and casual with Wu Zicheng than he had been with Huang Yourui. Yun Zijin didn’t say anything. He was his friend, after all; she was just tagging along for free food and drinks.

"By the way, Sister Yun, did you really buy all the properties in the entire Jade Lake District?"

According to Dijing’s property purchasing policies, for Yun Zijin to buy so many houses, she would have had to pay in full.

But the entire Jade Lake District had a full 20 buildings, and even the smallest unit cost no less than ten million. ’Just which prominent family unleashed a bombshell like Sister Yun?’ This move had completely stunned all the young heirs like them.

"How could that be fake? You can check with the housing authority anytime."

Yun Zijin looked completely unfazed, which made Sheng Yang admire her to no end.

’She’s truly worthy of being the one I willingly call Sister.’ Her style was proof that an expert’s skill is obvious from their first move.

The styling team Sheng Yang had brought over heard their conversation. The stylist currently applying contour to Yun Zijin’s face was so shocked that the contour brush nearly fell from her hand.

Fortunately, her years of experience as a makeup artist meant her hands were steady—a skill honed to perfection.

Still, she couldn’t help but feel a pang of jealousy. ’There are so many rich people in this world, why can’t I be one of them?’

It wasn’t just the makeup artist who had this thought; the other stylists and assistants all shared the same sentiment.

On the surface, however, they remained impassive. This single job today was worth more than a month of doing makeup for actors on a film set.

"So, the people we saw in the district when we came in—are they all renting here?"

Several of them looked quite familiar to him. For him to find them familiar, their families must have had some assets; they should have had the means to buy a home in Dijing.

He never expected that they would all end up as his Sister Yun’s tenants.

"That’s right. Dijing University is close by, and the new semester is about to start, so it’s peak season." 𝒇𝒓𝒆𝒆𝙬𝒆𝒃𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝙡.𝒄𝓸𝒎

Finding it too troublesome to have rent transferred to her one unit at a time, Yun Zijin had Wang Zhongxin deposit the next quarter’s rent into her bank account before the 5th of the first month of each quarter.

As for paying taxes, Ling Lu had always handled it responsibly, so Yun Zijin wasn’t worried about any tax issues.

Hearing Yun Zijin’s words, Sheng Yang had to admit he was envious.

Some people could make over ten billion a year just from collecting rent at a young age, while he had to get by on a meager allowance.

It’s true what they say: the joys and sorrows of people are not shared.

Sheng Yang wisely decided to shut up. He was afraid if he said any more, he might commit a crime out of sheer hatred for the rich.

Sheng Yang fell silent, and so did Yun Zijin. She closed her eyes and let the makeup artist do as she pleased with her face.

In the meantime, Ling Qi returned to Xingyu Mansion to retrieve something for Yun Zijin and had it wrapped as a birthday gift for Wu Zicheng.

At 5:30, Yun Zijin’s styling was finally complete. Sheng Yang stood behind her, and when he saw her with her makeup done, the amazement in his eyes was palpable.

"I’m certain of it, Sister Yun—you’re going to outshine everyone today!"

"Stop teasing. Let’s get going. It’s my first time attending his birthday party, and it would be impolite to be late."

Sheng Yang walked beside Yun Zijin and gallantly offered his arm for her to hold as they walked.

Although Sheng Yang was dressed as a prince, walking next to Yun Zijin, he felt more like a head butler. There was absolutely zero romantic chemistry between them.

Yun Zijin was in a formal gown, and the Phantom’s body was a bit too low. Zero One and the others decided amongst themselves that four of them would take the Phantom, while the remaining two would act as the driver and sit in the front passenger seat of the minivan.

Sheng Yang, meanwhile, led the way in his Porsche 911.

Fearing that something might happen during the party, the styling team also followed behind the minivan in their car, ready to provide touch-ups or any other assistance needed while the two were at the event.

Shengshi of Jiangnan District wasn’t far from Jade Lake District; the drive took less than 20 minutes.

Zero One and the others got out first and stood guard on either side of the minivan’s doors. A group of six bodyguards in suits—three on each side—immediately drew a lot of attention.

At that moment, Sheng Yang got out of his car.

Almost everyone attending the party today knew Sheng Yang. After all, he and Wu Zicheng were as thick as thieves.

"It’s Second Young Master Sheng!"

Sheng Yang’s status was arguably the most dazzling after the heirs of the four great families, which meant he was destined to be the center of attention wherever he went.

But after getting out of his car, Sheng Yang didn’t go to greet Wu Zicheng right away. Instead, he walked over to the minivan behind him and extended his hand, waiting for the person inside.

Yun Zijin placed her hand in his, using it for support as she slowly stepped out of the vehicle.

"Who is that? I’ve never seen her before!"

"I don’t know, but for Second Young Master Sheng to treat her so carefully, her identity must be extraordinary!"

"Second Young Master Sheng’s girlfriend?"

...

Many people were speculating about Yun Zijin’s identity, but they all exchanged whispers in private. No one dared to voice their guesses in front of the people involved.

Wu Zicheng was already standing at the villa’s entrance greeting guests. When he saw Sheng Yang get out of his car, he was about to go over and say hello, but he was surprised when Sheng Yang ignored him completely and turned to help someone out of the car behind his.

When they saw Yun Zijin, dressed in a Princess Elsa costume, the scene fell silent for a moment.

Princess Elsa’s silver hair and sparkling blue gown could easily look like a cheap knockoff if not done right.

But with Yun Zijin’s already luminous, fair skin, her Princess Elsa costume made it seem as if the animated character had been lifted right off the screen. It was stunning at first glance, making it impossible for people to look away.

"Old Sheng, this is..."

"My Sister Yun. What do you think? Beautiful, right!"

Sheng Yang proudly introduced Yun Zijin to Wu Zicheng, but his introduction was as good as saying nothing at all.

’We know she’s your ’Sister Yun,’ but you have to at least introduce her properly, right?’

’If nothing else, at least tell us her name!’

"Hello, I’m Yun Zijin."

As soon as Yun Zijin said her name, nearly everyone present figured out who she was.

Wasn’t that the name of the real heiress in the recent, scandalous "real vs. fake" drama of the Xia Family?

But the real heiress was supposedly raised in an orphanage. This image didn’t match their expectations at all!

"Hello, hello! I’m Wu Zicheng. Sheng Yang and I are brothers who grew up together!

You two go on in. There are still a few people who haven’t arrived, so I’ll wait here a bit longer."

Yun Zijin nodded. She hadn’t eaten anything since noon and was just thinking about getting inside to grab a bite to eat.

"Sister Yun, let’s hurry inside! The macarons made by Old Wu’s family chef are to die for. You have to try them later!"

Ever since Sheng Yang had tasted the macarons from the Wu Family’s chef at Wu Zicheng’s house, no other macaron tasted right to him.

One of the reasons he was so eager to come to Wu Zicheng’s birthday party was his craving for those macarons.

As for whether a grown man liking macarons would be called effeminate, Sheng Yang couldn’t care less.

Let them say what they want. He was just going to enjoy his food.