The Abused Novel Heroine Became a Clingy Sweetheart [Quick Transmigration] - Chapter 3

Facing the exploring gazes around her, You Ting’s expression was calm: “Yes, he’s crippled. Those who want to withdraw their investment, go ahead and withdraw. Those who want to break off the engagement—”

She looked at Bai Zhenzhen, a smile that wasn’t quite a smile playing on her lips: “You can break it off too.”

The faces of the assembled people grew awkward. Bai Zhenzhen laughed lightly: “Sister Ting is just joking. Weren’t you out traveling? Did you have a good time?”

You Ting didn’t take up the conversation, instead, she directly asked: “Where is your sister?”

Hearing Bai Nianzhao mentioned, Bai Zhenzhen’s face showed a look of disgust, and she frowned: “How can she appear at a venue like this?”

So she’s not here.

You Ting immediately felt bored: “Since there’s nothing much, I’ll be leaving first.”

Bai Zhenzhen asked: “Sister Ting, the one from the Zhao family is about to arrive. Aren’t you going to wait for him?”

You Ting thought for a moment before retrieving a greasy man’s face from her memory and equating it to the name.

Zhao Tianqi, the playboy of Qiding Group, who had been pursuing Miss You previously.

Because his family background was decent, Miss You had neither accepted nor rejected him, just vaguely keeping him at arm’s length.

You Ting wasn’t interested: “No.”

But just as she turned around, she heard a commotion from the entrance.

She turned her eyes to look. Several men seemed to be surrounding a young girl.

“Whose brat are you? Don’t you understand the rules! How dare you splash wine on Young Master Zhao!”

“Exactly! You insulted Young Master Zhao and still think you can run?”

The two small lackeys beside him looked overbearing, and the man in the middle was slightly plump and his appearance was somewhat familiar—it was Zhao Tianqi.

His suit had been splashed with some red wine, and he was currently cursing.

Opposite them was a frail figure.

The girl lifted her head, revealing half of a gentle side profile, and said timidly: “I didn’t mean to, you were the ones who insisted on holding onto me.”

Her voice was very soft, like a little lamb that had mistakenly wandered into a pack of wolves. Her eyes were red and wet, and she was so distressed that she looked about to cry.

The dress she was wearing, though pretty, was clearly ill-fitting.

Her exposed shoulder trembled slightly, like a butterfly’s wing quivering as it sips nectar.

Just one look, and You Ting had a strong premonition—

That was Bai Nianzhao.

Sure enough, Bai Zhenzhen beside her was also drawn by the commotion, looked up, and immediately frowned: “Damn it, why is she here!”

The Zhao family was someone the Bai family couldn’t afford to offend. She completely forgot about You Ting next to her and quickly walked over.

Seeing the flustered Madam Bai in the corner, Bai Zhenzhen took a few steps toward her and whispered: “Didn’t I tell you to keep Bai Nianzhao at home? Why did you bring her too!”

Madam Bai stuttered in response: “I was just thinking, that little b*tch is quite pretty, what if she could hook up with a young master from a good family? Wouldn’t that be beneficial to you and your brother…”

Before she could finish, Bai Zhenzhen glared at her fiercely: “Mom, you’re so muddled!”

“The guests today are all very distinguished. Bai Nianzhao is an uncouth person. If she offends any of them, it will bring huge trouble to our family!”

She pointed toward Zhao Tianqi: “What’s going on over there?”

Madam Bai was guilt-ridden and dared not look at her, softly recounting the events.

It turned out that after hearing Bai Zhenzhen’s news about possible trouble for the You family, she grew anxious.

The Bai family company was facing some issues lately and desperately needed a cash flow. If the You family was in trouble, they certainly couldn’t marry their precious daughter there.

So, she set her sights on Bai Nianzhao.

She casually took a dress from Bai Zhenzhen’s wardrobe, had Bai Nianzhao change into it, and took her to the banquet hall.

Although she strongly disliked the illegitimate daughter, she had to admit that Bai Nianzhao was quite good-looking.

If she could catch the eye of a rich young master at the banquet, firstly, Bai Nianzhao would disappear from their sight forever, out of sight, out of mind.

Secondly, it could also help the Bai family secure more influence.

Madam Bai’s calculations were thorough, but she never accounted for how suddenly stubborn this little b*tch would be.

As soon as they arrived, they ran right into Zhao Tianqi and his companions.

Zhao Tianqi was notorious for his lust. Upon seeing Bai Nianzhao, he could barely walk straight and imperiously ordered her to toast him.

Bai Nianzhao refused, and Madam Bai anxiously gave her a shove from behind.

The wine glass hit Zhao Tianqi, and the red wine spilled all over him.

Seeing the situation escalate, Madam Bai was so scared she quickly retreated and hid.

Bai Zhenzhen got a headache listening, feeling helpless and furious: “Mom, look at the mess you’ve made!”

No matter what, Bai Nianzhao was a member of the Bai family.

What if things weren’t handled well and Zhao Tianqi held a grudge against the Bai family?

She took a deep breath, plastered a fake smile on her face, and prepared to walk over to Zhao Tianqi.

But someone beat her to it.

A blue skirt swayed like clear water. The woman leaned against the doorframe, speaking with some impatience: “What’s all the noise about.”

Her voice wasn’t loud, but it strangely allowed everyone to hear clearly.

Seeing it was You Ting, Zhao Tianqi quickly straightened his suit and offered her a doting smile: “Miss You is back from abroad, why didn’t you let me know? I would have hosted a welcome reception for you.”

“We are not related, no need.”

You Ting’s gaze landed on the girl surrounded by the men, and she raised an eyebrow, signaling: “What are you doing here?”

Zhao Tianqi quickly told the other two to disperse: “Stop crowding her, don’t let people laugh at us!”

With You Ting present, he naturally lost much of his interest in Bai Nianzhao, and impatiently waved his hand: “Consider yourself lucky, hurry up and scram.”

Bai Nianzhao tightly pursed her lips, knowing she was outnumbered, and clutching the ill-fitting dress, planned to leave.

“Wait a moment.”

Bai Nianzhao raised her pale face, meeting the woman’s dark eyes.

You Ting said: “I’ll walk out with you.”

Bai Nianzhao was somewhat surprised, but used to being obedient, she stood meekly to the side.

“Miss You, I just got here, why are you leaving already?” Zhao Tianqi was anxious and tried to reach out to pull You Ting.

You Ting glanced at him coldly: “Mr. Zhao, we’re not familiar, please mind your manners.”

Zhao Tianqi had been a player for many years and could, of course, tell when a woman’s words were meant as a coy refusal and when they were genuine distaste.

The You Ting of the past had played hard to get, and he knew it. But since Miss You was beautiful, he was happy to flirt with a beauty.

But today’s You Ting was openly humiliating him in front of so many people.

Zhao Tianqi’s expression immediately turned sour.

As the host of the banquet, seeing the trouble, Bai Zhenzhen could only brace herself and step forward.

She touched You Ting’s arm and said with a smile: “Sister Ting must have just flown back and hasn’t recovered from the jet lag yet, she must be too tired.”

“Sister Ting, just say something nice to Young Master Zhao, and this matter will be over.”

You Ting frowned: “Why should I say something nice?”

Not only did she refuse to say anything nice, but she also stated again to Zhao Tianqi: “Mr. Zhao, I am genuinely not interested in you. No need to send me flowers anymore.”

Zhao Tianqi was now completely enraged, yelling furiously: “You Ting! What do you think you are! I’m being nice to you, that’s why I call you Miss You!”

“The You family is practically ruined, and you’re still pretending to be virtuous here!”

He no longer hid the greed in his eyes: “Spend tonight with me, and this matter will be settled. Otherwise, your You family will definitely suffer the consequences!”

You Ting was almost amused.

A joke, trying to threaten her with the You family.

An ineffective threat.

“Anyway, You Aofeng is crippled, the You family is as good as done. Whatever.”

Zhao Tianqi: ?

She didn’t even acknowledge the stunned crowd, simply nodded slightly to Bai Nianzhao: “Aren’t you leaving yet?”

Bai Nianzhao seemed to snap back to reality: “Oh, oh.”

She quickly followed You Ting’s steps, walking toward the exit of the banquet hall.

You Ting thought, Why is this female protagonist so dull?

After reaching the car, You Ting opened the door and took out the jacket she had changed out of.

She handed the jacket to Bai Nianzhao, who was waiting obediently on the side.

Glancing at the girl’s slightly red eyes, You Ting said: “Crying is useless. The weaker you are, the more they want to bully you.”

“If you don’t like someone, just say you don’t like them.”

“A dress that doesn’t fit—” The jacket was draped over Bai Nianzhao’s shoulders, covering any potential exposure, “—just say it doesn’t fit.”

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