The engagement was with the younger brother, but I've fallen for the older brother.

Qin Enyu's mind went blank, and blood rushed to the top of her head.

She wanted to curse, to tear Si Yimian's mouth apart.

But people around her were already looking over, and she couldn't lose her composure.

Si Ningyou's face was also extremely ugly.

She wanted to say something for Qin Enyu, but her mouth opened and closed again.

Si Yimian felt incredibly pleased as she looked at their expressions.

"Sister, Miss Qin, what's wrong?"

"I just feel sorry for my sister. She spent eight years and finally became Nanxian's sidekick, but she doesn't even have a proper title."

"It's so pathetic that my best friend can only rely on me to shout that the one who isn't loved is the mistress."

Qin Enyu suddenly stood up.

"Si Yimian, you..."

"Eun-yu".

Si Ningyou took her hand and gently shook her head.

"Sit down, don't argue with her here."

Qin Enyu took a deep breath and swallowed back the words that were about to come out.

He sat back down in his chair, picked up his glass, and took a big gulp.

Si Yimian looked at them and smiled, her eyes crinkling.

"Sister, Miss Qin, you two chat, I'll go take a look over there first."

After she finished speaking, she turned and left with the juice.

Qin Enyu stared at her back, her molars grinding together.

"Ning You, when are you going to kill her?"

"I can't stand it for even one more day."

Si Ningyou didn't reply, but instead looked down and opened the auction catalog.

My fingertips lingered on the page with the vast expanse of water.

"Soon."

……

Si Yimian weaved through the crowd and found Huo Siyue on the west terrace of the banquet hall.

Huo Siyue was nestled in a wicker chair with her legs crossed high, holding a tiramisu in her hand.

When she saw Si Yimian coming over, her eyes lit up, and she immediately sat up straight and waved to her.

"Mianmian! Come quick, this tiramisu is amazing, the alcohol flavor is so strong!"

Si Yimian walked over and sat down, and Huo Siyue scooped up a spoonful and held it to her lips.

She opened her mouth and ate, giving a thumbs up.

"tasty."

"Yueyue, regarding Canglan's matter, don't confront Si Ningyou head-on, understand?"

"I'll remember, I'll remember."

Huo Siyue waved her hand.

"I'll stop when I reach a certain number, to make room for your partner."

"But Mianmian, are you sure he understands the hints?"

Huo Siyue's tone carried a hint of worry.

"He Sichen is a medical genius, but an emotional idiot."

"What if that straight guy doesn't realize what's happening? Your bracelet will just fly away!"

Si Yimian took a bite of a macaron and said slowly, "He will make a move."

Huo Siyue raised an eyebrow: "Are you that sure?"

"He's not straight. Although he doesn't talk much, he notices everything."

Si Yimian nodded, her tone resolute.

"Actually, he is meticulous, observant, and has a keen eye for detail."

Huo Siyue looked at her, and the corners of her mouth slowly turned up.

"Wow, you know so much about me after just one night's sleep?"

Si Yimian blushed and reached out to cover her mouth.

"Let's get down to business."

Huo Siyue laughed and dodged away, then came back closer.

"Then why didn't you just ask him for it?"

"He Sichen is as rich and generous as my brother. He will definitely give it to you if you ask."

Si Yimian put her hand down and explained slowly and deliberately.

"Can what he gives willingly be the same as what I ask for?"

"Besides, he took the picture directly, and it ended up in my hands. What does that look like to outsiders?"

"I'm his brother's arranged marriage partner, and he sends me a bracelet? Is that appropriate if word gets out?"

Huo Siyue listened in a daze, then suddenly slapped her thigh.

"So you mean, I'll film it, he'll pay, and you'll take the bribe?"

Si Yimian nodded with a smile.

"Yes, that way it's perfectly legitimate."

Huo Siyue stared at her and took a deep breath.

"Mianmian, I really suggest you hand over your brain to the state."

"They should mass-produce them and give one to every girl."

Si Yimian laughed and leaned her head on her shoulder.

"I need a strategist like Yueyue to cooperate with me so that I can perform to my full potential."

Huo Siyue smiled with admiration.

"Okay, since you're so confident, then I won't worry about it."

"Even if he doesn't understand, don't panic, I'll just take the picture."

She straightened her chest, and her tone instantly became more ethereal.

"It's just a few tens of millions, no big deal."

"Last year, my brother ruined my grandfather's Qingyan Group and rebuilt Tingruan Capital. He was afraid that my share of the inheritance would shrink, so he directly gave me more than 2 billion yuan."

"You can't possibly spend all that money. Spending tens of millions to buy you a bracelet is nothing to you."

"And I'm happier spending money on Mianmian than on myself."

Si Yimian was amused by her and shook her head.

"Yueyue, this job still needs to be done by He Sichen."

"He took the picture and gave it to me; it was what he should do."

"This bracelet, Canglan, is related to my grandmother's past."

"If he's willing to help me film it, it means he's siding with me in this internal power struggle within the Si family."

"This isn't about money; it's about attitude."

Huo Siyue nodded thoughtfully.

"What if he doesn't pass the assessment?"

Without hesitation, Si Yimian replied, "He doesn't even have this much tact; he doesn't deserve to be my man."

Huo Siyue gave a thumbs up: "You're so good-looking, are you out of your mind?"

Si Yimian said with a self-righteous expression, "Love me, and I'll thrive."

"I, Si Yimian, deserve the best."

"Treat yourself well before loving others."

Huo Siyue laughed so hard she almost fell over after hearing that.

"Haha, Mianmian, you're so smart, He Sichen has been sold out by you and he still has to count the money for you."

After laughing, Huo Siyue suddenly remembered something.

"Oh, right, Mianmian."

"Is your bidding on this bracelet related to your affair with Qin Enyu?"

Si Yimian curled her lips into a smile that held no clear meaning.

"You'll find out when the dinner is coming to an end."

Huo Siyue poked her cheek.

"They're holding back another big surprise."

"Hurry up, hurry up, I can't wait."

……

The auction is about to begin.

The banquet hall lights dimmed, leaving only a spotlight on the main stage.

The waiters guided the guests to their seats.

Qin Enyu walked in arm in arm with Si Ningyou, her gaze sweeping across the entire room.

He Sichen sat in the middle of the third row, looking down at the auction catalog.

He had long legs crossed, his profile was aloof and unapproachable.

Qin Enyu's heart raced, and she released Si Ningyou's arm.

"Ning You, I'll go first."

Si Ningyou glanced at her, said nothing, and nodded.

Qin Enyu, wearing ten-centimeter stilettos, walked through the crowd and sat down next to He Sichen without saying hello.

She moved closer to him, her perfume wafting towards him.

"Dr. He, it's been a long time."

He Sichen paused for a moment as he flipped through the manual, without looking up.

Qin Enyu bit her lower lip and decided to take the initiative.

"Dr. He, I've been wanting to explain the video online to you for a while now."

"I drank too much that night and behaved inappropriately, which caused you trouble."

Her voice was low and tinged with grievance.

"I don't know who uploaded that video online, but my team is already dealing with it."

"I'm truly sorry if this has caused you any negative impact."

He Sichen didn't even look at her, turned a page of the manual, and spoke indifferently.

"The person who needs to apologize is my leather shoes."

"It's a bit wronged."

Qin Enyu: "..."

Qin Enyu's smile froze. She bit her lower lip and decided to struggle one more time.

"Dr. He, I know you have a problem with me, but what happened that day was really..."

We have to put this behind us tonight, or her commercial value will really drop to zero.

At least one usable photo of the two of them together is needed.

Even if it's just arm to arm, marketing accounts can make a big deal out of it.

She took a deep breath and reached out to put her hand on He Sichen's arm.

Before his fingertips even touched the fabric of the suit, He Sichen had already shifted slightly to the side.

The movement was small, but the intention to avoid it was clear.

Like hiding from a cockroach crawling out of a gutter.

"Do you think that if you wear less clothing and sit closer to men, they'll forget what you did?"

He Sichen finally turned his head to look at her, his eyes devoid of emotion.

"Miss Qin, I've seen more human bodies than you've seen clothes."

"In my eyes, the only difference between you and a skeleton is that you have an extra layer of fat."