Chapter 604: Chapter 603: 603, Secretary Shi, Happy Valentine’s Day

Before she could speak, Shi Huan continued, “If Miss Jian is still not convinced, I can find someone knowledgeable to authenticate it.”

Not far away, Chu Jingyi frowned.

She was invited here by Jian Xiaoman, who said she saw Chu Xiuhuang having dinner with a woman who wasn’t very attractive.

It turned out so unexpectedly to be Shi Huan!

Thinking about it, Shi Huan turned around and walked straight towards her, “Miss Chu.”

Chu Jingyi knitted her brows, “What’s it?”

“Everyone should know Miss Chu, right?”

Chu Jingyi, almost everyone present recognized her.

Miss Chu Family, the twin sister of the owner of the prestigious club, Chu Xiuhuang, was a well-known figure.

Shi Huan nodded with a smile, “Miss Chu has a discerning eye for branded clothes, especially since RLUUER is a well-known high-end brand. Could I trouble you to authenticate it?”

Chu Jingyi’s seductive eyes narrowed a bit.

This Shi Huan!

Intentionally praising her, putting her on a high pedestal.

If she refuses under these circumstances, it implies she knows nothing about the high-end brand RLUUER, thereby slapping her own face.

But if she agrees, that means she is helping Shi Huan.

And Jian Xiaoman is her cousin, the granddaughter of the Chu Family.

After thinking for a while, she said, “Indeed, I often wear clothes from this brand. If I’m not mistaken, the dress that Xiaoman is wearing is indeed a high imitation.”

Hearing this, Jian Xiaoman’s face turned pale in an instant, “Sister Jingyi, you…you…didn’t you just…”

The rest of her words were swallowed up by Chu Jingyi’s cold gaze.

Shi Huan smiled faintly, “Miss Chu is your cousin, she didn’t point out your love for vanity to save your face in front of relatives and elders, it doesn’t mean she doesn’t spot the difference, she was merely being considerate. You thought she was ignorant because of that, and tried to deceive her and other relatives with this imitation. Don’t you find your actions ridiculous, Miss Jian?”

In an instant, the crowd started chattering:

“This cousin really puts up appearances!”

“Miss Chu indeed has a higher EQ!”

“It’s a pity, despite her consideration for the Chu Family’s reputation, her cousin still disappoints!”

“I heard long ago the Jian Family is like a leech, always wanting to mooch off the Chu Family!”

“Really, if you can’t afford it, don’t wear imitations to play noble, it’s shameful!”

“This is what they call swelling one’s face to appear fat!”

Face slap!

A blunt face slap!

Jian Xiaoman’s face turned red and white in embarrassment as she was watched by everyone. Shi Huan laughed unrestrainedly, feeling extremely refreshed.

In Jian Xiaoman’s eyes, it could only be blinding.

For the first time in her life, she had been slapped in public, and everyone was laughing at her!

Listening to the crowd’s discussion, Jian Xiaoman clenched her fists, her eyes red as if she wanted to kill.

Without holding back her anger, she dashed towards Shi Huan shouting, “You bitch, you bitch!”

“Xiaoman, what are you doing?” a familiar deep male voice made Jian Xiaoman stop abruptly.

Seeing Chu Xiuhuang appear behind her unknown when, she was so scared that her heart was shaking, and her voice trembled, “Big brother, I…I…”

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The man was tall and handsome, exceptionally elegantly dressed in a suit. He stood there like the wind, squinting his eyes, with a certain aura of contempt.

Jian Xiaoman didn’t dare to say a word.

Chu Jingyi frowned slightly, “Ahuang, have you been dining with Shi Huan?”

Chu Xiuhuang seemed not to hear her. His slender eyes narrowed, with lips pursed tightly, his face stern and cold, almost terrifying.

Pressure emanated.

Just when everyone thought he was going to lose his temper, he suddenly held Shi Huan’s hand and raised it. He separated her fingers one by one, and intertwined his fingers with hers.

Everyone witnessed it clearly.

Shi Huan was taken aback by this intimate act, “Mr. Chu, what are you doing?”

She tried to pull her hand out, but Chu Xiuhuang held it firmly and whispered, “There are so many people watching, save me some face.”

Shi Huan: “…”

In full view of everyone, Chu Xiuhuang confidently intertwined their fingers, lifting his lip slightly saying, “Xiaoman, what are you trying to do to my girlfriend?”

After that, how could Jian Xiaoman dare to utter a word?

Instead, Chu Jingyi on the side spoke again, “Ahuang, what do you mean?”

When she saw the news this morning, she didn’t recognize it, assuming it was some second-tier minor celebrity.

Now looking at Shi Huan’s face without glasses, she seemed to understand something.

“What do I mean? Can’t you see it?” Chu Xiuhuang raised his eyebrows, narrowed his eyes, and said arrogantly, “Huanhuan and I are now boyfriend and girlfriend. We’re showing off our affection, spreading dog food! Can’t you really see it?”

On hearing this, there was an uproar in the audience.

Some people had seen the news today, and some hadn’t, all began whispering to one another.

“Is this Mr. Chu’s girlfriend?”

“Is it the one in the newspaper today?”

“It doesn’t look like it!”

Shi Huan: “…”

She held back her words.

After all, denying at this moment is clearly not a wise decision, as it would be akin to slapping herself in the face.

The show last night would have been wasted.

Chu Jingyi’s exquisite face was somewhat distorted, “Ahuang, do you know what you’re doing?”

Chu Xiuhuang, however, pulled Shi Huan to turn around. They still held their hands tightly, but he raised his other hand high in the air, held up a finger and said arrogantly, “Whoever dares to bully my woman in the future is challenging me, Chu Xiuhuang!”

There was silence at the scene.

Chu Jingyi stood there, for a moment she was stunned by this… Mary Sue scene and couldn’t speak.

**

Returning to the private room again.

As soon as the door closed, Shi Huan immediately pulled back her hand.

Chu Xiuhuang wasn’t angry, he put his hands back in his trouser pockets, still looking like a smooth gentleman.

It must be said that Chu Xiuhuang was indeed well suited to wearing suits.

Tall and fit, a total clothes rack, especially paired with his unrestrained temperament, when wearing a suit, he had a kind of sophisticated and casual charm, which was very attractive to women.

No wonder he had been so popular among women for so many years.

But Shi Huan wasn’t in the mood to appreciate it.

Thinking of Chu Jingyi’s shocked expression just now, she was a little uneasy.

Before she could figure out a way to handle it, there were two knocks on the door.

“Come in.”

The previous waiter came in, carrying a large bouquet of blue roses.

What’s this?

She watched as the waiter approached and directly handed over the bouquet.

“Happy Valentine’s Day, Secretary Shi,” he said.

Shi Huan was taken aback, “For me?”

The waiter nodded, “Today is Valentine’s Day. For every couple that comes to our club to eat, we give a bouquet of roses.”

Shi Huan felt a bit awkward, “But Mr. Chu and I are not a couple.”

The waiter glanced at Chu Xiuhuang.

Really?

Seeing the cold glance from Chu Xiuhuang, the waiter immediately corrected himself, “No matter, this is our club’s complimentary item. Every table of customers receives it. Sir, you can give it to the lady.”

As he said this, Chu Xiuhuang walked over with long strides, picked up the bouquet of blue roses and handed it to Shi Huan, “Take it, after all, this meal cost you 190,000.”

Shi Huan was speechless.

Did he just mention the 190,000?

All the food was eaten by him!

Then she glanced at the bouquet.

Well, she had to accept it.

190,000 for a blue rose. It’s outrageous!

Then, another waiter came in, carrying a series of exquisite trays.

Shi Huan looked at them in surprise, “Mr. Chu, what are these…”

“Valentine’s Day meal set,” Chu Xiuhuang replied, “It’s all included in the 190,000 I mentioned earlier.”

Shi Huan: “…”

Alright.

Waiters came in single file, laying trays of beautiful desserts, an exquisite fruit plate, and two more each waving a glow stick at their sides.

The room lights were turned off, the glow stick was crackling, sparks splashed, accompanied by the candlelight on the table, creating an incredibly romantic atmosphere.

As Shi Huan marveled, someone seemed to press a switch, and something began to flutter down from above.

It was a shower of roses.

Shi Huan’s mouth fell open, completely stunned.

She suddenly felt that the Valentine’s Day set, costing tens of thousands, seemed worth it. Other couples would find this very touching, right?

When it was all over, Shi Huan immediately said, “Mr. Chu, isn’t this set a bit too costly for what it offers?”

Chu Xiuhuang cracked a smile, “Is it really too costly?”

“Yes, think about it. The cost of those drinks and meals is already high. Roses for Valentine’s Day are expensive too, plus so many rose petals and all this equipment — it’s all money! 190,000 is a real loss!”

Chu Xiuhuang: “…”

“Mr. Chu, why do you keep staring at me?” Shi Huan blinked, feeling a bit uncomfortable under his gaze.

“It’s nothing.” Chu Xiuhuang arrogantly turned his handsome face away.

This damned woman, even with all his meticulous preparations, she was busy calculating money, saying that it’s a loss!

Her professional habits are too serious!

“Mr. Chu, we’ve finished eating. Can we go back now?”

“Hmm,” Chu Xiuhuang got up impatiently.

Once outside, it was again Shi Huan who drove, and Chu Xiuhuang sat in the passenger seat like a grandpa.

The black Maybach slowly drove away. Not far behind, Jian Xiaoman quickly sent out the photos she had just taken.

Sure enough, her phone rang shortly after.

“Xiaoman, what’s the meaning of the photos you just sent?” The voice on the phone asked.

Jian Xiaoman started tattling immediately, “Auntie, didn’t you notice? Big brother is dating a woman. They held hands, it’s too intimate. He even took her to the private room at Guiji!”

She swore, the humiliation she suffered in the Grand Hall just now was the first she ever felt in her twenty-two years!

Being seen by so many people that her specially customized high-end dress was actually just a high-quality knockoff!

And she was laughed at, saying the Jian Family was a blood sucker!

The more Jian Xiaoman thought about it, the more furious she was. She couldn’t help but exaggerate a bit, “Auntie, they were so close. Big brother even let her drive his car.”

“I couldn’t see clearly from the photo. Do you know her name?”

“I don’t know her, I saw her for the first time today. She dressed plainly but got a sharp tongue. Big brother actually yelled at me for her! He kicked me out of the private room!”

“Ahuang yelled at you?”

Jian Xiaoman is the youngest daughter of the Jian Family, who is cute, young, well-behaved and a bit coquettish. People never dare to treat her harshly.

“Yeah, I just asked who she was, he kicked me out of the room.” Jian Xiaoman remembered suddenly, “Oh, my cousin said this slut seemed to be big brother’s secretary.”

“Is it…Shi Huan?”

“Yes, yes, I remember now. Big brother called her Huanhuan.”

“I see.” The call ended abruptly.

**

When the Maybach arrived at the entrance of Mei Jia Yuan community, it was already past eight in the evening.

Shi Huan quickly parked the car, “Mr. Chu, I’m home. You should…”

“Drive in.” Chu Xiuhuang was looking at his phone without lifting his head.

Shi Huan had no choice but to drive the car in.

Arriving downstairs at her building, she parked again, “Mr. Chu, I’m leaving the car.”

Chu Xiuhuang directly pushed the car door open, “I’ll walk you up.”

Shi Huan’s mouth twitched.

They are already downstairs, what’s there to walk up to?

Once she got out of the car, Shi Huan stood in front of the building, smiling awkwardly, “Really, there’s no need. There’s an elevator.”

“I don’t feel easy.” Chu Xiuhuang said earnestly, “I just read a piece of social news yesterday. It was about a single woman who was stalked by a man on her way home. Once inside, she was raped and murdered, stabbed twenty times, blood everywhere, her intestines spilling out.”

Shi Huan shivered, “I’m very ordinary looking.”

“Where are you ordinary?” Chu Xiuhuang looked at her clean and pretty face, “Well, you do look very normal with glasses on.”

But she wasn’t wearing glasses right now.

Shi Huan touched her face.

She almost forgot, her glasses had been thrown away by him earlier.

“Let’s go up.”

With no other choice, Shi Huan turned around and headed to open the door.

Chu Xiuhuang quickly followed.

When the elevator got to the 9th floor, the door opened, and there was a ruckus in the hallway.