The Ill-Tempered Little Princess

Wen Sulan's lips trembled, and she nearly blurted out the words.

The paternity test results had already come out, and Gu Chenwang had agreed to bring Shen Qingling home after the Sheng Family banquet.

Who would have thought she would see him at the banquet ahead of time?

Why would Qingling come to the Sheng Family banquet?

Wen Sulan restrained her emotions. After calming her excitement, she smiled and said, "I know you. I saw you on the news. You're a good child who stood up for what was right."

She had long read about Shen Qingling's past countless times, and every day she looked forward to him returning to her side.

Shen Qingling smiled faintly. "I see."

Shen Qingling wanted to leave, but Wen Sulan could not help continuing the conversation.

"You... did you come alone?"

"No, I came with a friend. She's still waiting for me. If there's nothing else, I'll go over first."

"Wait—"

"Is there something else?"

Seeing the boy's polite yet distant demeanor, Wen Sulan felt a little sad.

She gave him a gentle, loving smile. "Could I ask you for a favor?"

"What favor?"

"I'm feeling a little unwell. Could I trouble you to help me over to sit down?"

"Alright."

Though Shen Qingling did not speak much, he was indeed a polite and good child. As he helped Wen Sulan over, the woman's eyes never left him.

The more she looked at him, the guiltier and sadder she felt. The hand holding Shen Qingling trembled slightly.

Not far away, Ruan Mingyi found it strange when she saw Shen Qingling helping Wen Sulan toward the edge of the hall.

"How strange. Why is Mrs. Gu talking to Qingling?"

She walked over as well.

Shen Qingling was crouched beside her, asking something. Did Mrs. Gu feel unwell?

"Qingling, so you were here. I've been looking for you forever."

Wen Sulan looked over curiously and was instantly amazed by the girl before her. In terms of appearance, she was actually no less beautiful than Gu Yutang.

But why did this girl seem somewhat familiar? For the moment, she could not remember whose daughter she was.

"Young lady, you look very familiar."

"Mrs. Gu, I'm Ruan Mingyi."

"So you're President Ruan's daughter. No wonder you looked so familiar. Are you two... boyfriend and girlfriend?"

Wen Sulan inwardly cried out in alarm. Gu Chenwang had only just been thinking of changing the marriage alliance partner to Qingling. If Qingling already had a girlfriend, would that not make it impossible...? And if Qingling liked her, she could not force them apart.

Wen Sulan knew very well that if Gu Yijin married Sheng Xia, it would not be a good thing for Shen Qingling.

She did not want Gu Yijin to join forces with the Sheng Family against her child.

Ruan Mingyi smiled openly. "Not yet, but who knows about the future."

Wen Sulan breathed a sigh of relief. It was good that they were not together yet. There was still hope.

Gu Yijin casually glanced over and saw Wen Sulan chatting and laughing with Shen Qingling. His breath immediately caught.

Why were they together?!

Even from just a side profile, Gu Yijin recognized Shen Qingling.

Even if Shen Qingling turned to ashes, he would never forget that face.

Sheng Xia tugged at his arm. "Ajin, what's wrong? What are you looking at? You're so focused you look completely entranced."

Sheng Xia followed his gaze.

Shen Qingling had his face turned to the side, so Sheng Xia did not recognize him and paid no attention. Instead, she noticed Ruan Mingyi first.

"Ruan Mingyi!? Why is she talking to Auntie? Could this woman be badmouthing me in front of Auntie?"

"Come on, let's go take a look too."

Gu Yijin and Sheng Xia came over to Wen Sulan.

A system announcement sounded in Shen Qingling's mind.

077: "Target available for conquest detected: Sheng Xia."

Name: Sheng Xia

Goddess Level: A-Class

Identity: Shen Qingling's fiancée

Personality: Simple-minded, big-breasted and brainless, spoiled and arrogant

Plot Relevance: 40%

Ending: Insufficient Points, Cannot Unlock

"Ding! Side quest triggered: Obtain Sheng Xia's Regret Score. Points will be awarded. Does the host wish to activate the side quest?"

"Activate it. No reason to turn down one hundred thousand points."

Shen Qingling sized up the woman who might become his fiancée.

As the male lead's fiancée, Sheng Xia's looks naturally needed no introduction.

Sheng Xia looked very sweet. Her small oval face held large features, with black, bright cat-like eyes, a delicate nose, and full cherry lips.

She wore a custom-made white lace gown. Her hair was lightly curled, and a hair clip studded with tiny diamonds rested atop her head, reflecting the lights. At first glance, she looked like an exquisite little princess.

Unfortunately, this princess had a terrible temper. One look was enough to tell she had been spoiled rotten by her family.

Sheng Xia clung to Gu Yijin's arm as if declaring her claim.

"Auntie, I've already heard what happened, but my engagement to Ajin cannot be changed. I won't marry anyone but Ajin."

Wen Sulan's expression changed, and she hurriedly looked at Shen Qingling.

The boy looked completely calm, with no reaction at all.

Forget it. Qingling did not know anything yet, so of course he would not react.

But now that he had seen Sheng Xia's attitude, he probably would not be willing either.

Wen Sulan tried to salvage the situation. "Xiaxia, let's discuss this in private. You're still young. There are some things where you cannot only focus on what is right in front of you."

Gu Yijin immediately said sadly, "Mom, do you think I'm not good enough for Xiaxia?"

Ruan Mingyi exchanged a puzzled glance with Shen Qingling, then shrugged to show that she did not understand either.

"Mrs. Gu, since you have family matters to discuss, we'll leave first."

"Alright."

Sheng Xia suddenly called out to Ruan Mingyi and asked warily, "Wait, Ruan Mingyi. Why are you with Auntie? What are you trying to do?"

Ruan Mingyi looked at her as if she were insane. "What does it have to do with you? Do you live by the sea? Why are you sticking your nose into everything?"

"You! That mouth of yours really hasn't changed. It's still just as annoying."

Sheng Xia snorted and shifted her gaze to Shen Qingling, whose back was facing her.

"Is the person beside you your male companion? Don't tell me he's another one of those crooked—"

Shen Qingling turned around and looked at Sheng Xia.

The girl had originally wanted to mock Ruan Mingyi as she had in the past, but the moment she saw the man's face clearly, she froze.

The crystal chandelier and the lights of the ballroom formed an interwoven halo of light and shadow around him, creating the overwhelming visual impact of a god descending into the world.

Light happened to skim over his sharp brow bone. The hair falling over his forehead cast shadows across his eyelids, yet could not conceal the cold depth of his narrow eyes.

The boy's high nose bridge was like a snow-capped cliff, carving sharp shadows across his jade-cold face.

His thin lips pressed into an indifferent line in displeasure, and the contours of his jaw became even clearer as his Adam's apple moved.

His suit fit neatly over broad shoulders and a narrow waist. It was clearly a formal, restrained suit, yet on that tall, slender body, it exuded a heart-stirring sensuality.

Cool and aloof, restrained, noble, sharp.

—That was Sheng Xia's first impression of Shen Qingling.