C16 You and I Cooperated

Chiang Ci twisted free from the other person's grip, and both of them straightened up simultaneously, exchanging a knowing smile. The people around them instantly caught on, realizing that the Second Miss of the Chiang family was no ordinary person.

Shaang Peiyan returned Chiang Ci's smile with a mischievous grin, offering his arm with a gentlemanly gesture. He quickly took her hand, linking it through his arm, and led her back to Elder Ji, who was still observing them with curiosity.

Young Master Lee was left standing there, stunned, while the others were shocked by the news, unsure whether to inform their families first—Chiang Ci was actually the fiancée of Young Master Shaang from Hengtian!

Chiang Xinxin, on the verge of breaking her nails, was oblivious to the pain in her palms. She stared in disbelief at the impressive scene unfolding for Chiang Ci, trembling with anger.

But none of this mattered to Chiang Ci. Her only concern was how to shake off this playboy's entanglement.

The banquet finally ended, and as she was repeatedly reminded by Elder Ji to visit his lab soon, Chiang Ci, with a smile that had long since gone numb, got into Shaang Peiyan's car to head home.

She massaged her cheeks and glanced at the man beside her. He wasn't using a driver; he sat in the driver's seat himself. His suit jacket was casually tossed onto the back seat, and his shirt sleeves were rolled up, revealing strong, lean arms. His long, slender fingers gripped the black leather steering wheel, every movement exuding a casual allure.

The man had a playful glint in his eyes. With a smirk, he casually turned the steering wheel and parked the car by the roadside, turning on the hazard lights. He leaned back lazily in his seat, one hand resting on the wheel, and turned his head to look at Chiang Ci.

In the dim light of the car, his profile was strikingly sharp, with long, dark lashes casting shadows over his eyes. His straight nose and thin lips curved into a faint smile, making him almost too handsome to be real.

"Do you like what you see, fiancée?" he teased.

Chiang Ci's face flushed with embarrassment. "Who are you calling your fiancée? Don't say such things, mister."

Her cheeks puffed slightly, and her large eyes blinked rapidly, her bright gaze fixed on him. Her rosy cheeks made her look especially charming, and Shaang Peiyan couldn't help but soften his gaze.

"Chiang Ci, second daughter of Chiang Qiyuan, 19 years old. Your mother passed away early, and you're a freshman in the Art Department at Z University."

"Your mother, Faang Yun, didn't die from an illness as rumored but took her own life due to depression. Your grandfather, Faang Jingcheng, is receiving care at Rongtai Health and Wellness Center. You can only visit him once a month for half an hour. The condition for his continued care is that after you turned 18, you transferred 30% of the trust fund's original building shares to Chiang Qiyuan."

As Chiang Ci's smile gradually faded, Shaang Peiyan reined in his sharp demeanor, softening his posture appropriately. He didn't want to provoke her into anger; otherwise, today's act would be for nothing.

Chiang Ci paused for just a moment before flashing her signature sweet smile. "What exactly are you trying to say?"

"This engagement wasn't arranged by the elders. It was a promise made between our mothers 18 years ago, under unique circumstances. But they also agreed that once we grew up, the decision would be ours."

The man gazed out at the open fields through the car window. A gentle breeze ruffled his hair, styled with gel but now slightly tousled, and a hint of loneliness appeared in his expression.

Chiang Ci's eyes held a trace of curiosity. She had no memory of this agreement. Could it be that Faang Yun hadn't had the chance to tell her?