C15 My Fiancée

Naturally, with admiration and praise, there were also those who couldn't stand Chiang Ci's moment in the spotlight and resorted to sarcasm.

"The young lady sure knows how to show off!"

"What's so great about identifying a few antiques? Does she think that makes her a socialite?"

"She's so pretty, I wonder what Chiang Qiyuan sees in her..."

"Tomorrow, I'll call Director Chiang. He mentioned wanting to collaborate with me, and I haven't agreed yet. But now... I might just consider it, hahaha..."

The rest of the comments were too unpleasant to hear, causing Chiang Ci to frown. She looked around, ready to respond, when suddenly a male voice spoke up behind her—

"Seems like someone has quite the interest in my fiancée!"

Shaang Peiyan's voice was lazy but carried a shocking message. His eyes were cold, and he wore a slight, disdainful smile, like a king on his throne—arrogant yet exuding an undeniable nobility that left everyone breathless. The previously noisy venue fell silent.

Chiang Ci was so surprised that her mouth hung open slightly, revealing her white teeth and a hint of her pink tongue.

Elder Ji, half-believing what he heard, questioned, "Is this true? How come you never mentioned it?" He wasn't keen on losing his newly found, obedient student to this wolfish fellow.

The man had a sly grin on his face, his eyes carrying a hint of intimidation as he scanned the room. Then, he casually remarked, "I just found out that Chiang Ci is Elder Faang's granddaughter! It's not easy to go against something the old man set up, so I came to Z City mainly for this. Quite the coincidence, isn't it?" He finished with a playful wink at Chiang Ci, leaving her speechless.

Grandpa Faang was still unconscious, so she had no way to verify anything, leaving her to deal with this troublemaker's nonsense.

Shaang Peiyan took a couple of steps and stopped in front of Chiang Ci, bending slightly as he extended his hand, the corners of his mouth lifting noticeably, his eyes sparkling. "It's an honor to meet again, my fiancée!"

He was really tall, at least 6'1", and with Chiang Ci standing at 5'5", his looming presence was a bit overwhelming.

Reluctantly, Chiang Ci extended her hand, gritting her teeth as she said perfunctorily, "Nice to meet you, Young Master Shaang," intending to withdraw her hand after a brief touch.

When she tried to pull back and couldn't, she finally looked up at him. He was smiling triumphantly, his face full of charm. Fine! This arrogant guy. Chiang Ci flashed him a sweet smile in return, her bright eyes and white teeth dazzling. She placed her other hand over their clasped hands and gave them a firm shake up and down.

To an outsider, it seemed like Chiang Ci was eagerly shaking hands with Shaang Peiyan using both hands. In reality, Shaang Peiyan felt a sudden pressure on the back of his hand, sending a tingling sensation up his arm, leaving it momentarily numb and weak.

Reacting swiftly, he used his arm to pull Chiang Ci slightly to the left, causing her to lean into him. She ended up nestled comfortably in the crook of his arm. His eyes crinkled with amusement as he let out a soft, enigmatic chuckle, his hand resting gently on her waist. A subtle, pleasant fragrance from the girl wafted into his nose.

After a brief moment of surprise, Shaang Peiyan leaned in close to Chiang Ci's ear, whispering softly as if placing a gentle kiss near her temple, leaving onlookers with a sense of romantic intrigue.

"Quite the little mystery, aren't you?" he murmured. Overwhelmed by his strong presence, Chiang Ci felt a sudden warmth in her cheeks, her expression momentarily frozen.