Chapter 252: Caught Red-Handed

Nan Jiaojiao’s raised hand paused momentarily in mid-air before continuing upwards, vigorously massaging the acupoint on the bridge of her nose.

Only those familiar with her knew that this movement was a precursor to her anger.

Han Qi felt uneasy inside and his tone became even more appeasing, “Just for today, let’s make the old man happy.

Otherwise, he’ll nag me again.

Don’t forget that you owe me a favor.”

Nan Jiaojiao’s body tensed, her pale fingers turning white as she clenched them tightly.

Suddenly, she opened her eyes wide, and the chill in them seemed as though it had sunk into a millennia-old abyss, captivating and freezing souls with just one glance.

In front of everyone, she slapped Han Qi across the face.

Around them, a chorus of shocked gasps filled the air.

The Han Family members looked at her in astonishment, a rage beginning to simmer within them.

Who did she think she was?

They hadn’t even fully ascertained her background.

Did she really think just because Han Qi brought her here, she could enter the Han Family so easily?

The protective and pleasing way Han Qi had treated her just before was witnessed by everyone.

He had tried his utmost to secure a position for her, yet she ruined all the goodwill with a single slap.

“Miss Nan, where do you think you are, behaving so outrageously?”

“Shut the hell up!”

Han Qi roared, snapping at his distant cousin, who was not very close and thought he could use the chance to curry favor.

He did not expect to hit such a snag.

The yelling made the cousin step back, bumping into someone.

Turning around, his face turned pale with fright when he saw who it was.

“Chi, Brother Chi.”

Yaen Chi gave him a soothing smile.

Yet there was an unsettling chill about it.

He raised his eyebrows slightly, “What’s the situation?”

“Ah, it’s Ah Qi’s girlfriend he brought back.

They were talking about marriage.

Old Master Han was quite pleased.

I don’t know what got into that girl; she just started making a scene without considering the occasion—so thoughtless.”

“Who did you say was talking about marriage?” Yaen Chi sharply stared at him.

“It’s…”

Before he could finish speaking, he noticed Bo Yanching standing beside Yaen Chi and became so nervous that he couldn’t even speak.

Yaen Chi glanced forward, regretting that he had idly brought Bo Yanching to the Han Family.

If he had known this would happen, he would have rather stayed in bed sick today.

“Brother Yan, there must be some misunderstanding.

I’ll go ask,” said Bo Yanching, his eyes coldly fixed ahead.

Nan Jiaojiao happened to look over at that moment, locking eyes with him.

From across the space, their gazes met, and the man’s thin lips lifted in a cold, mocking smile, then he turned and walked away.

Nan Jiaojiao instinctively wanted to follow, but Han Qi grabbed her, “Calm down, just this once.

I promise, it won’t happen again.”

“Have you had enough!”

Nan Jiaojiao shook off his hand, “I do owe you a favor, and I’ll repay you by returning the old painting, but that doesn’t mean I have to play your girlfriend and put on a show here.

Making the old man happy is not my concern.

Your grandfather’s heart condition is also not my problem.

Don’t try to emotionally blackmail me.

Why can’t you just leave me alone?

I’ve told you we’re impossible; don’t address me as your girlfriend, if you degrade yourself don’t blame me for not saving your face!”

Han Qi’s expression darkened, watching her as the light in his eyes slowly extinguished, sinking into a dark coldness.

He pursed his lips, his fingers twitched, but he didn’t dare to touch her again.

After a moment, his lips twisted into a smile, “I was just kidding; no one was supposed to take it seriously.”

“I did!”

Nan Jiaojiao slapped his face, then walked over to Old Master Han.

After calming her breathing, she said, “My apologies for disrupting your birthday celebration.

I am very sorry.

I will send a gift as an apology later, but I have absolutely no relationship with your grandson, Han Qi.”