Chapter 260: Stop Pretending

Chapter 260: Chapter 260: Stop Pretending

A scornful smile touched the corners of Cang Bingyan’s lips. She felt she had seen enough.

Meanwhile, in the villa’s courtyard, Qin Tianxuan tapped the Bluetooth earpiece in his ear.

This was a special delivery from the Prince of the God of Wealth Hall.

The Prince had said that everything was high-tech now, and it must be so tiring for him to always be holding his phone to read messages. The Intelligence Hall, under the Night Emperor’s command, had specially developed a set of covert earpieces that could read information directly from a phone.

This way, Qin Tianxuan could receive any information just by using the soybean-sized covert earpiece fitted inside his ear.

A report from his Personal Guard came through the earpiece. "Sir, starting ten minutes ago, a woman in a luxury car arrived in the neighborhood. She’s been secretly observing our villa!"

Qin Tianxuan frowned. "Look up her file. I saw her a while ago. To think she’s still standing out there like an idiot."

"Reporting, sir! The girl’s name is Cang Bingyan, the Eldest Princess of the Canglan Family and Luo Qilin’s fiancée!"

’So it’s her.’

Qin Tianxuan walked directly over to Han Biwei.

Han Biwei was making fresh juice and grew a little shy when she saw him approach. "W-Would you like a glass?"

Seeing how nervous she was, Qin Tianxuan was at a loss for words. "There’s a girl who’s been standing outside for a while. Why don’t you go invite her in for a glass of juice?"

Huh?

Han Biwei was baffled, but then she had a thought. ’Maybe it’s a neighbor or someone else from the community.’

She walked out and looked at Cang Bingyan. "Miss, why don’t you come in for a glass of juice? Do you live in the community too?"

Cang Bingyan had been about to leave when she was suddenly spotted by the lady of the house. Mortified, she stammered that she was just passing by.

Han Biwei warmly invited her into the small courtyard.

The moment Cang Bingyan stepped inside, she regretted it. ’What am I even doing here?’

Across from her, the once-unbelievably-glorious man was still doing woodwork.

Cang Bingyan composed herself, took a sip of fresh juice, and smiled. "You’re quite good at woodwork."

But Qin Tianxuan didn’t even look up, completely ignoring her.

Having Weiwei invite Cang Bingyan in was purely a warning.

A warning to Cang Bingyan that this villa was off-limits, and she’d best not surveil it so casually.

But this Cang Bingyan was just an airhead; she didn’t understand Qin Tianxuan’s meaning at all.

Girls like her were a dime a dozen, nothing special. Her fame was built solely on the foundation of her Canglan Family bloodline.

Cang Bingyan, however, was furious!

She, the great Miss Bingyan, had such a reputation in the Imperial Capital! A top-tier socialite, the Eldest Princess of the Canglan Family.

All those young masters, nobles, and heroes in the Imperial Capital—which one of them didn’t melt a little at the mere mention of her name? As for the men who had seen her beauty in person, they would fall at her feet on the spot. None of them were like Qin Tianxuan!

’What’s he pretending for? He must feel inferior after seeing a beauty like me!’ Cang Bingyan sneered inwardly as she sipped her juice. She deliberately undid two buttons on her blouse. Just two, but the sheer black fabric against her snow-white skin revealed a hint of allure that was simply intoxicating.

Qin Tianxuan’s eyes flashed, and he looked up!

His eyes were filled with a cold light, full of disdain.

"Is the young lady feeling warm? Your buttons have come undone. Although Jin City’s climate is mild, it’s already late autumn. You’ll catch a cold like that!"

Qin Tianxuan’s words were dripping with mockery.

Cang Bingyan couldn’t help but sneeze, her face turning pale.

But that icy gaze the man had just swept over her made her misunderstand.

She grew even more irritated. ’He’s talking nonsense, but his eyes are still sneaking glances at me. Some Night Emperor... he’s just an ordinary man after all.’

Cang Bingyan kept deceiving herself because she couldn’t accept Qin Tianxuan’s disdain.

It wounded her pride.

Just then, Han Biwei came over. Desperate to make conversation, Cang Bingyan started, "Have you heard? At the Xingtian Martial Arts Arena, the Southern Domain War God, Luo Qilin, is going to challenge the old Night Emperor!"

Han Biwei smiled faintly. "I’m not really interested in that."

’What does she mean?!’

Cang Bingyan’s eyes widened. "You don’t want to go see it? To see who the strongest War God in Da Xia really is?"

Han Biwei shook her head. "What’s so interesting about men fighting and killing? I’d rather watch TV."

Cang Bingyan was completely speechless. "The duel at the Martial Arts Arena is in three days, and you’re not interested at all."

Han Biwei frowned, calculating the days. "Three days from now is my daughter Niannian’s birthday. I’ll have even less time to go then."

Cang Bingyan got angry. "You people are all so good at pretending! I don’t believe you’re not interested! Hmph!"

At that moment, Qin Tianxuan put down his tools and also frowned. "Niannian’s birthday is in three days? In that case, I’ll have to finish things up quickly. Hmm, I’ll wrap it up in about an hour, then come back to get ready for Niannian’s birthday."

Cang Bingyan almost exploded with rage when she heard that!

’Wrap it up in about an hour?’

’Does this Night Emperor mean he’s going to defeat Luo Qilin and all the other experts from the Battle Department within an hour?’

’He’s insane!’

’Utterly arrogant!’

Cang Bingyan slammed her cup down, her face ashen, and stormed off.

She even forgot the proper etiquette of a young lady from a great family!

Watching Cang Bingyan’s retreating back, Han Biwei couldn’t help but feel a twinge of envy. "Her skin is so nice, and she has such an elegant air. I feel like an old lady next to her. But why did she get so angry?"

Qin Tianxuan took her hand seriously. "In my eyes, you’re far more beautiful than her. She’s just a spoiled young lady who’s beautiful on the outside but rotten on the inside. She doesn’t understand anything and is childish to a fault."

Han Biwei shyly pulled her hand back. "Don’t be like that. We... we still need to take things slow. Who was that girl, anyway? You deliberately had me invite her in. It was so strange."

Qin Tianxuan said faintly, "She’s Luo Qilin’s fiancée, the young lady of the Canglan Family, named Cang Bingyan. She was sneaking around outside, and it annoyed me, so I had you call her in to give her a little warning. Turns out she’s just an idiot."

Han Biwei let out a small "Ah!" and suddenly turned back into the house. A moment later, she returned with a fashion magazine!

On the cover was a stunning young woman in avant-garde clothing, exuding charm and beauty.

Above her, a headline read: "The Imperial Capital’s #1 Socialite, the Face of Bingyan, the Dream Goddess of Every Man!"

"It really is her, Cang Bingyan!" Han Biwei was excited. "Brother Tianxuan, look! She’s a celebrity! I should have asked for her autograph."

Qin Tianxuan was not pleased. He took her small hand again. "I told you, she’s not even worthy of carrying your shoes!"

With that, he made a domineering decision. "The battle at the Martial Arts Arena will be the focus of the entire world. You’re coming with me. I’m going to tell everyone in this world that you are my, Qin Tianxuan’s, beloved! Cang Bingyan is nothing. You’re the one who should be the princess in the spotlight!"