"Heh, in that case, I'm just being meddlesome then."
Lin Zhuo Nan took a step back, creating distance between them. He glanced at her, then turned to leave.
Shang Rong Rong watched his retreating back, an inexpressible feeling churning within her.
Han Jian Yue stretched his wrists, glancing at himself, then at the people around him, his smile taking on a peculiar edge. "I never imagined, Young Master Lin, that you'd be so concerned about Rong Rong!"
"Young Master Han, please don't joke with me. I'm not that familiar with Mr. Lin."
"Oh? Is that so~"
Catching a glimpse of the man whose back had clearly stiffened, Han Jian Yue chuckled. "That's for the best. I wouldn't want to attract too many love rivals for myself."
Shang Rong Rong sighed. "Young Master Han, why must you..."
Knowing what she was about to say, Han Jian Yue walked over with a grin and slung an arm around her shoulders. Shang Rong Rong frowned, her expression slowly darkening.
"Rong Rong, you know my feelings for you, so stop pretending! Women like you celebrities, you act like chaste virgins in front of outsiders, but in bed, you're more wanton than prostitutes!"
Seeing Shang Rong Rong purse her lips and remain silent, Han Jian Yue's smile grew more triumphant. He reached out and slowly caressed her bare arm. "So..."
Shang Rong Rong gritted her teeth, her hands clenched into fists, her entire body taut. Sudan Novel Network.
"It's your good fortune that I fancy you. Don't refuse a good offer..."
Before he could finish speaking, Han Jian Yue saw a blur before his eyes. The next second, his vision completely inverted, and he was flung through the air. He didn't even have time to cry out before his body arced through the air and was unceremoniously dumped at the doorway!
Everyone in the reception hall froze. Han Jian Yue landed heavily on the ground, groaning in pain.
After executing a perfect over-the-shoulder throw, Shang Rong Rong clapped her hands, finally feeling a sense of relief.
From the beginning until now, he had been incessantly prattling, like a buzzing fly annoying her. She had tolerated him for too long!
What was vexing, however, was that if Sister Shu found out, she would surely create a scene, crying and making a fuss.
"What happened? What's going on?" Lin Guan Yan rushed over upon hearing the commotion. Seeing Han Jian Yue lying in a mess on the floor, he quickly signaled for someone to help him up. "Young Master Han, what happened?"
Han Jian Yue stood up and pointed at Shang Rong Rong, "You b*tch! You..."
Before he could finish, Shang Rong Rong walked over coldly, grabbed his collar, and lifted him effortlessly with one hand.
Everyone was stunned. Was this strength for real?
Han Jian Yue also panicked. "Shang Rong Rong, you—"
Shang Rong Rong tilted her head, looking at him, and smiled faintly. "Han Jian Yue, listen carefully. I don't need your investment anymore, and the film project has nothing to do with you. I will not allow myself or my team to cooperate with someone like you."
They had only just discussed the project, and he was already making advances. Who knew what he would do once the project truly began!
Han Jian Yue's reputation was already in tatters. If her company didn't desperately need his funds, she wouldn't even spare him a second glance!
She released her grip, and the man tumbled down.
With a casual clap of her hands, the surrounding people, after a moment of stunned silence, began discreetly taking out their phones and snapping pictures of Han Jian Yue.
They were all in the same circle; everyone had heard about his behavior. Now, they were all eager to witness the spectacle.
Having lost face, Han Jian Yue was about to call for backup. "Why are you all standing there like idiots? Get this woman out of here!" He then pointed at her nose and roared, "Shang Rong Rong, who do you think you are? Just because others see you as a big star, you think you're so great? If it weren't for me, you wouldn't even be able to step through this doorway!"
As he was about to curse further, Shang Rong Rong stepped forward and placed her foot on his chest, her high heel grinding fiercely into his abdomen—
"Ah! Shang Rong Rong, you b*tch... Ah!! Let go, let go..."
Shang Rong Rong remained expressionless, even possessing a hint of detached serenity. Her inherent cool temperament made her appear like a high-and-mighty queen, crushing him as easily as an ant.
"Someone! Quick, someone..."
Her heel slowly moved towards his crotch...
Han Jian Yue screamed, "Ah! Someone! Get this b*tch... Get her away from me!"
What kind of gathering was this?
Even if Lin Guan Yan wanted to help her, he couldn't pull her away publicly. To these people, Shang Rong Rong, no matter how famous, was merely an "actress," or perhaps a "plaything" for some wealthy businessmen, a mere decorative vase.
However, if this got out, the Xiao family would not be pleased, and it would be a loss of face for the hosts.
He had no choice but to step forward. "Uh, Miss Shang... For the sake of the Xiao family, could you please 'lift your noble foot'?"
Shang Rong Rong knew the feud was irrevocably settled the moment she had thrown him out.
She was all too familiar with Han Jian Yue's character. Offending him meant she wouldn't have an easy time later.
Since that was the case, it would be a disservice to herself not to vent her anger properly.
Not only did she not lift her foot, but she applied more pressure to his sensitive area. Han Jian Yue broke out in a cold sweat from the pain, his hands gripping her leg, trying to push it away. But he feared that with one wrong move, her heel would dig in...
That would truly hurt!
"Han Jian Yue, I won't discuss respecting people with a piece of trash like you," she said unhurriedly. "But I will make sure you know that you can't take advantage of just anyone."
"I... I know!"
His voice finally came out as a roar.
"Say you're wrong."
"You..."
Shang Rong Rong deliberately intended to humiliate him in front of everyone, and she applied more force.
"Ah! It's broken! It's broken!"
Han Jian Yue was enraged, but admitting defeat and begging for mercy in front of so many people was impossible for him! How could he maintain his standing in the future?
He turned and glared at Lin Guan Yan. "Uncle Lin!"
Lin Guan Yan didn't want the situation to escalate. He quickly signaled the Xiao family's bodyguards to intervene, while he went to pacify the guests, stating that the two were drunk and just playing around.
The guests: Do we believe that?!
However, it was a rare sight to see the eldest son of the Han family flustered, so everyone watched with amusement.
Seeing the bodyguards on either side, Shang Rong Rong paused for a moment and said, "To film this movie well, I spent some time learning Tai Chi, grappling techniques, and staff fighting. I even represented the country in the 9th World Cup Wushu Sanda competition."
She said this with the most nonchalant tone, as if stating the most ordinary of facts.
Many of her fans in the audience nodded incessantly. "Our Rong Rong really goes all out for her films. After finishing each movie, she becomes a specialist in that field!"
"We like Rong Rong precisely because of her dedication!"
"Yes, it's her professional attitude that made me a fan!"
The bodyguards halted their advance.
Setting aside everything else, the strength Shang Rong Rong displayed when she effortlessly grabbed Han Jian Yue and lifted him high was not something an ordinary person possessed.