The Bet, Rock Paper Scissors

"Something like this should do. The rest will depend on adapting to the situation."

Nan Fusheng finished outlining the general plan for what came next, repeatedly running through every detail in his mind as he waited for Ye Xinglan to naturally fall into the carefully arranged "trap."

Suddenly, a lively, excited voice rang out beside his ear. "Are you going to a party tomorrow?"

Nan Fusheng paused slightly and instinctively turned around.

Kiana stood not far away, her eyes gleaming with excitement as she stared at him without blinking, her gaze full of curiosity.

"Yeah. What about it?" Nan Fusheng answered honestly.

Upon hearing that, Kiana's already bright eyes sparkled even more. Her hands unconsciously intertwined before her, and she leaned forward slightly, her face brimming with barely contained anticipation. "Then can you take me with you?"

"No." Nan Fusheng rejected her without mercy.

He had already asked Xu Xiaoyan about this party invitation beforehand, but she showed little interest and told him to attend alone. As for herself, she wanted to observe Bai Xiuxiu a little longer.

Under those circumstances, he really could not think of any reason to bring another person along. Wouldn't that just mean an extra third wheel for no reason at all? He would only be making things uncomfortable for himself.

"Please, please, just take me with you~"

Seeing Nan Fusheng refuse, Kiana immediately switched into spoiled-brat mode. Her voice turned soft and coquettish, so sweet it was hard to resist, as she lightly shook Nan Fusheng's arm in an attempt to win him over.

"No. What would you even do there? There won't be anything at that party you can use."

"But there'll definitely be lots of delicious food, right? I want to eat it."

"If you want food, just have the servants make