spring bite mark

Chapter 16 Who did Xie Yuheng choose?
Accompanying Xie Yuheng were several prominent figures from prominent families, including Chen Mohan.

Originally, the wealthy family that organized the scheme was secretly delighted to see this Hong Kong entertainment circle's tycoon suddenly showing interest in the "Graceful Sparrow" scheme. Chen Mohan had even arranged for the selected woman to be sent to Xie Yuheng's residence overnight.

However, following Xie Yuheng's gaze, it became clear that this seemingly aloof and stoic man's eyes were glued to Jiang Manman.

The bigwigs present all recognized Jiang Manman and had repeatedly witnessed, in various settings, including Yan Changye's social media posts, the extreme favoritism that charming prince showed to his wife.

Everyone's heart skipped a beat. Their first thought was that the Crown Prince's wife had accidentally stumbled into this scheme. Given the Crown Prince's calculating nature, everyone who organized this event was doomed!

However, when Xie Yuheng stared intently for a good half hour without moving an inch, his unease about Yan Changye's post-incident retribution was replaced by the thrill of watching a melodramatic soap opera.

The powerful head of the Xie family conglomerate, like a young man experiencing his first love, had a focused and deep gaze. He was afraid of getting too close to the beauty, yet he was also reluctant to turn away. He stood there in the wind until Yan Changye came out and took her away. He was still stubbornly unwilling to leave, and it was unknown what he was waiting for.

Chen Mohan was close to Xie Yuheng and could see the big shot's expression clearly, which made him secretly startled.

After standing there in the cold wind for a while, Xie Yuheng finally seemed to come to his senses, lowered his eyes and said calmly, "Let's go back."

A group of people took the elevator into the parking lot, and watched Xie Yuheng ascend into his ethereal form before disappearing into the distance.

The others didn't leave; instead, they exchanged glances and returned to the banquet hall in perfect unison.

Jiang Manman was already immersed in the ocean of art and found Yan Changye in the way, so she locked him out.

With nowhere else to go, Yan Changye returned to the deserted business hall and absentmindedly played a mobile game.

The members of the major families, all with smiles on their faces, each carrying a gift that their secretaries had prepared on short notice, pushed open the door and entered.

Yan Changye lifted his eyelids from the mobile game, glanced indifferently at the group of people, and ignored them.

Chen Mohan coughed lightly and placed the gift box on the coffee table: "Your Highness, I didn't expect Madam to come today. I have prepared a small gift for you to pass on to her."

Seeing this, the others also placed their gift boxes over:

"Last time I saw Your Highness, you mentioned in your WeChat Moments that your wife likes antique things? I happen to have a famous painting by Gu Kaizhi here, please accept it."

"This is the prized possession of the Zhu family's jewelry store. Just let Madam play with it..."

"I've heard that you enjoy attending fashion shows? If you don't mind, I have front-row invitations to all the top shows this year..."

Yan Changye remained silent, his eyes holding a hint of mockery.

After everyone had presented their gifts and were cautiously glancing at him, he slowly put away his phone and spoke in a sarcastic tone:
"Your setup is really well done; it even attracted my wife."

"No, no!" Chen Mohan hurriedly said, "This was a matter of our oversight. We hope that Your Highness will allow us to personally apologize to Madam later."

"Apologize?" Yan Changye scoffed. "What, you intend to expose all your dirty secrets in front of my wife and embarrass yourselves?"

The group looked at each other, unsure of what to say.

But after all, they were all prominent families in the capital. After Yan Changye lashed out for a couple of minutes, his anger subsided somewhat, and he listlessly shooed them away.

"Alright, this is the last time. Also, my wife is simple-minded, so be careful what you say in front of her in the future, and don't bring out your unique ways of entertaining guests in front of her."

After saying that, he finally couldn't help but raise an eyebrow out of curiosity: "How many did Xie Yuheng choose in the end?"

The group exchanged knowing glances: How many did you choose? They just had their eyes on the one in your arms...

But no one dared to say that.

Finally, Chen Mohan laughed it off: "Chairman Xie has high standards. He doesn't even look at those vulgar women tonight."

Yan Changye hummed in agreement and then stopped asking questions, simply pointing to the door.

A few minutes later, only Yan Changye remained in the huge business hall.

He dimmed the lights a couple of times, glanced at his watch, and saw it was almost eleven o'clock. He tried sending a few messages to Jiang Manman, but she only replied with "Don't make a fuss" and then ignored him.

Bored, Yan Changye casually opened his WeChat friends list. From the mere dozen or so friends, he clicked on Xie Yunxi's WeChat chat:
Y: Are you asleep?

Xie Yunxi: [Asleep] Y: [...]

Xie Yunxi: [Is she by your side?]

Y: [No]

Xie Yunxi: [I've sent her many messages these past two days, but she hasn't replied.]

Y: [Oh, it seems she's set you to Do Not Disturb.]

Xie Yunxi: [Am I really that annoying?]

Y: [What do you think?]

Xie Yunxi: [Can I stay at your house for two months during summer vacation?]

Y: [That's not a good idea.]

Xie Yunxi: [I want to use my handsome face to win back some points in her eyes.]

Y: [This matter will be discussed further.]

The other person started spamming emojis.

Yan Changye smiled slightly, and following Jiang Manman's example, he also set the phone to "Do Not Disturb," and then ignored it.

Twelve o'clock sharp.

Seeing the designers looking tired, Jiang Manman finally decided not to bother them any longer and told them to meet again at eight o'clock the next day before going to find Yan Changye.

Yan Changye's peach blossom eyes swept over her, then he opened his arms to her: "So you finally remembered you have a husband?"

Jiang Manman was in a great mood tonight and nestled obediently into his arms: "Can I invite a few people from the studio to come and listen to the lecture tomorrow?"

"Of course you can." Yan Changye pinched her waist. "But after neglecting me for so long, shouldn't you spend time with me now?"

That night, the two did not go back, but stayed at the Universal Hotel.

At 7:30 the next day, Jiang Manman posted a group photo of herself and more than 20 designers in the work group.

In less than a minute, the group chat exploded!

Designer Ayla from Muchan: [Boss, who did you get to Photoshop this? The lighting and shadows are so realistic! And you even Photoshopped yourself into the center! I love your bold and daring spirit!]

Shanshan, Designer Assistant at Muchan: [Ahhh! The world's top 20 fashion designers are all here! Boss, can I borrow their pictures? I want to Photoshop myself in too.]

Mu Chan's Assistant - Jiang Rong: [Madam is so domineering!]

Twilight Cicada Chief Designer - Jiang Manman: [Before 8:00 AM, bring paper and pen and come to Meeting Room 1 on the first floor of the Universal Hotel.]

……

After sending the message, Jiang Manman didn't check the group chat; she prepared to get up and wash.

Behind her, Yan Changye pulled her back, his tone languid and his eyes still sleepy: "Sleep a little longer."

Jiang Manman casually stuffed a pillow into his arms: "Your wife will be very busy today, so be good."

Yan Changye was comforted by those words, and contentedly hugged his pillow, turned over, and went back to sleep.

At 7:55, Jiang Manman waited for several of her studio's capable assistants at the entrance of the conference room at the Huanyu Hotel.

"The Twilight Cicada Studio is just fifty meters away. Boss, what's with all the secrecy surrounding this meeting? Why do we have to hold it at the hotel?"

Jiang Manman's beautiful eyes sparkled, and she smiled slightly: "Let's play a photo editing game together."

(End of this chapter)