C4 You Are Making Things Worse

Everyone knew that Young Master Nie wasn't interested in women. In fact, he was most annoyed by those who tried every trick in the book to get close to him.

I remember there was once a young lady from a prominent family who pretended to be drunk to catch his attention. But instead of succeeding, she vanished from high society and was never seen again.

Miss Ji is really lucky...

Ji Xiaoqian clenched her fist tightly and turned to flash a sweet smile at Nie Zeyu, her voice sugary and clear, "Thank you, Young Master Nie, for saving my sister."

Her smile was so captivating that it made a few young heirs nearby pause for a moment.

Nie Zeyu didn't even spare her a glance, simply walking toward the main hall.

"Continue," he said.

As his voice echoed, lively music started playing again. Ji Xiaoqian stood there awkwardly, unsure whether to stay or leave.

Some young ladies who knew the Ji family gave Ji Xiaoqian a disdainful look and mocked her without hesitation, "The Ji family is done for, yet she still comes here pretending."

Once one person started, others quickly chimed in, "Exactly, what's with the act? At least Ji Xinling wasn't trying to play the innocent flower to get attention."

Ji Xiaoqian pretended not to hear their remarks and quietly moved to another area. However, one young man, who had been captivated by Ji Xiaoqian's beauty, spoke up for her: "You shouldn't talk about her like that. I think you're just jealous because she's prettier than you. With the Ji family in its current state, there's no need to say hurtful things."

"And remember, this is Young Master Nie's party. It's best not to cause any trouble here. Everyone knows about the influence of the South Nie and North Lin families. Now that Young Master Nie is back to take over in A City, you'd better be careful not to get on his bad side, or you'll regret it."

The young man didn't fully understand what Young Master Nie represented, but he clearly remembered his family's elder's advice: never offend Nie Zeyu, and if possible, try to win his favor.

"Enough, let's not talk about this. How many people actually know about the South Nie and North Lin?" his sister quietly countered. Even though A City is one of the biggest cities in the country, it's still overshadowed by the capital.

The young man shook his head, deciding it was best not to continue this conversation. His sister had a point; such matters were considered confidential, known only to future heirs like them.

After Nie Jia helped Ji Xinling treat the wounds on her hands and elbows, she decided not to stay any longer.

As she walked, a frown creased her forehead. How was she going to handle her grandfather's surgery expenses? Eight hundred thousand dollars. In the past, the Ji family could have easily covered it, but now...

A chilly breeze swept through, slipping down her collar and making her shiver involuntarily. But it wasn't the cold that made her heart tighten when her gaze landed on a luxury car not far away. It was the man standing lazily beside it, his cold eyes fixed on her.

She was only a few steps away from him. Taking two steps forward, she forced a self-mocking smile, though her eyes remained as cold as ice. "Is Young Master Lin here to watch me make a fool of myself? Or are you just here to kick me while I'm down?"

In the brisk wind, Lin Tianze turned his head to look at her, his strikingly handsome face shadowed with an unshakeable gloom.