I created a foundation

At this moment, the corners of Yang Nai's mouth curled up into an extremely cold arc, and her eyes were full of undisguised sarcasm.

The more calm and composed he was, the more it proved how accurate the description in the file about him being "good at disguise" and "excellent psychological quality" was - he was a seasoned veteran.

She had no intention of beating around the bush, her voice was as cold as ice in the coldest days of winter, and every word she said carried the innate pride and unquestionable majesty of the eldest daughter of the Yukinoshita family.

"I'm Yukinoshita Yukino's older sister."

She deliberately slowed down her speech, enunciating each word clearly, especially emphasizing the pronunciation of the word "sister", as if throwing two heavy weights into the cold air, declaring some kind of unshakable sovereignty and qualification to judge.

"Student Lin Qing, is that right?" she added, with a hint of confirmation and a hint of condescending questioning in her tone.

There was a brief silence of about two seconds on the other end of the phone.

To Yang Noi, this two-second pause was the moment when the other party's carefully constructed mask of calmness began to crack, and it was the best proof of his inner shock and guilt.

As expected, after she revealed your identity, did you start to panic?

Then, the male voice sounded again, but this time, the previously calm tone seemed to have a hint of subtle panic and uneasiness, and even a hint of just the right amount of surprise.

"Yukinoshita... Yukino-san's older sister?"

His voice had a distinctly rising tone of questioning, as if he was extremely surprised by this sudden title, mixed with a bit of disbelief and uneasiness.

"Excuse me... is there anything special you want to talk to me about?" He chose his words carefully, as if afraid of saying a wrong word.

Hearing this question with obvious "fear" and "uneasiness", the pleasure of being in control of everything in Yang Nai's heart surged up again like a tide.

A barely perceptible smile, one that showed extreme contempt and intellectual superiority, flashed across her lips.

Everything was as she expected, and was happening perfectly according to the script she had envisioned.

For a man who tries to change his fate through marriage, what other decent reaction can he have in the face of real power and wealth, other than bowing his head in humility?

"Some things are inconvenient and inappropriate to talk about on the phone."

Yang Nai's voice still retained that condescending tone, as if being able to talk to him was already a huge honor for him.

She slowly and deliberately named a French restaurant on the top floor of Ginza's most prosperous area—Crown of the Stars. It was a den of luxury only accessible to Tokyo's true elite, where the price of a single dinner was enough to cover the annual income of the average working-class person.

"I've already reserved the Sky Dome Box on the top floor of the Crown of Stars restaurant for 7:00 PM tomorrow evening."

Every word she spoke seemed to exert invisible, heavy pressure on him, making him clearly aware of the insurmountable class gap between them.

"I'll be waiting for you there."

After a pause, she added in a tone that seemed to be granting a favor, with a hint of warning that could not be refused.

"I hope you're smart, Lin Qing, and don't be late. After all, my time is very valuable, you should understand."

She could almost clearly imagine the terrified and helpless expression on the face of the man named Lin Qing on the other end of the phone.

This is the effect she wants.

In that extremely luxurious environment that would make any ordinary person feel ashamed and even suffocated, she would use the most direct and unquestionable way to completely crush all of this man's unreasonable fantasies and lucky mentality.

Money, status, and the unfathomable background and reputation of the Yukinoshita family.

She will make him clearly realize that Yukinoshita Yukino is the bright moon in the sky, and he is just a speck of dust on the ground trying to touch the moonlight.

On the other end of the phone, Lin Qing's voice was just as she expected, with a sense of "flattered" panic and obvious nervousness.

"Ah...Okay, okay! Crown of Stars...Sky Dome Box..."

He seemed to be stuttering a little, repeating the name of the restaurant and the box, as if he was afraid of remembering it wrong, so his speech speed became a little faster, making him seem even more humble.

"I, I've got that! I will be there on time at 7 o'clock tomorrow evening. I will never be late, Miss Yukinoshita..." Even his address became more respectful.

This humble attitude, which was almost flattering, completely dispelled the last trace of doubt in Yang Noi's heart.

This man was exactly as described in the file.

"very good."

She responded coldly, ended the conversation in a condescending tone, and then hung up the phone neatly, without giving the other party any chance to say more or regret.

The phone screen went dark, reflecting her cold yet beautiful face.

Yang Nai breathed a long sigh of relief, as if he had just won a crucial and decisive battle.

Finally, a cold smile that came from the heart and was filled with a strong sense of victory appeared on her face.

Everything is under control.

Yukino, my silly sister, just wait, I will soon help you solve this huge trouble lurking around you and let you see clearly the dangers of this world and the hypocrisy of men.

……

At the same time, in a private villa near Fengzhiqi Academy, which is completely different from the depressing atmosphere of the Yukinoshita family.

Lin Qing casually threw the latest smartphone onto the expensive imported leather sofa in the middle of the living room as if it were a useless gadget.

He was still wearing the black vest that was soaked with sweat after just finishing high-intensity strength training. The muscle lines outlined by it were as perfect and full of explosive power as the heroic sculptures in ancient Greek mythology.

A few seconds ago, the young man who was acting as an ordinary international student who was "earnestly" and "humble and anxious" on the phone, now had no trace of the expression on his face that was similar to the one in the previous conversation.

Those eyes, so deep that they seemed to be able to see through everything, were calm and without a ripple, like a cold pond that had not changed for thousands of years.

All the panic, uneasiness and respect that had been deliberately created in the conversation just now had disappeared without a trace, as if they had never existed.

Instead, there was a look like that of an experienced top hunter examining a prey that had fallen completely into a carefully laid trap, with a hint of playfulness and a calmness that seemed to come from a knowing heart.

The corners of his mouth slowly curled up into a meaningful arc, with a bit of fox-like cunning and the calmness that everything was calculated.

"Ah."

A very light, slightly playful sneer escaped from his throat and dissipated in the empty living room.

"This fish finally took the initiative to bite the hook."

His voice was low and pleasant. If you ignored the unmistakable coldness and absolute confidence in his control over everything, it would be enough to make anyone of the opposite sex obsessed with it.

Tomorrow night's "Hongmen Banquet"? A trap set by Yukinoshita Haruno herself.

He was actually looking forward to it.

I wonder what kind of wonderful expression the eldest daughter of the Yukinoshita family, who is known for her shrewd calculations, would have when she found that the "script" and self-righteous "control" that she was proud of were completely torn apart by absolute power and information gap.

The "perfect file" forged by Kasumigaoka Utaha is indeed a flawless masterpiece.

Unfortunately, the opponents Yukinoshita Haruno faced were never ordinary opponents who would play by the rules.

Lin Qing stood up slowly, stepped on the cool marble floor with his bare feet, and walked towards the luxurious bathroom connected to the living room.

The sound of splashing water soon rang out, carrying a sense of cleansing everything.

Tomorrow is destined to be an interesting day.

He was happy to play a good "game" with the eldest daughter of the Yukinoshita family.

Chapter 71 Hongmen Banquet

At the top of Ginza, the lights are as bright as an inverted galaxy.

The "Sky Dome" private room on the top floor of the French restaurant "Crown of the Stars" is renowned among Tokyo's upper class for its 360-degree panoramic night views and ultimate luxury. At this moment, within this private space, a symbol of status and wealth, a near-frozen oppression permeates the air.

Outside the huge floor-to-ceiling curved glass windows, the bustling nightscape of Tokyo unfolded, with its constant flow of traffic and flashing neon lights, like a flowing abstract painting. However, Yukinoshita Haruno, who was inside the window, had no intention of appreciating this priceless view.

She was wearing a perfectly tailored little black dress, with meticulously applied makeup. Her long black hair was tied into an elegant bun at the back of her head, revealing her slender white neck. She sat in a specially chosen position with her back to the door, like a queen about to judge a sinner, waiting for her prey to arrive.

On the dining table, the top-quality tableware reflected a cool luster under the soft light, and in the expensive decanter, the crimson liquid exuded a mellow fragrance.

Every detail is carefully arranged to create an invisible and suffocating class pressure.

At exactly seven o'clock, the door of the box was silently pushed open by the waiter.

Lin Qing's figure appeared at the door.

He wore a clean, well-fitting casual suit, no tie, and two buttons casually undone at the collar. His black hair was slightly disheveled, adding a touch of unruly youthfulness to his demeanor. His expression was calm, his gaze clear. As he entered this luxurious box, which would have made ordinary people uneasy, he walked calmly, without the slightest hint of nervousness or discomfort.

It was as if he was not attending a "Hongmen Banquet" full of unknowns, but walking casually into the living room of his own home.

Yukinoshita Haruno narrowed her eyes slightly and looked at this "uninvited guest".

There seemed to be a subtle deviation from her expectation of a "phoenix man" who might appear uneasy or even a little fawning due to the environment.

However, it's just a slight deviation.

In her opinion, this might just be a pretense of calmness.

The waiter pulled out a chair opposite Lin Qing, then bowed and stepped back, gently closing the heavy oak door of the box to isolate herself from all the noise from the outside world.

Yang Nai did not say anything, but just picked up the high-heeled glass in front of him and swirled the red wine in the glass gracefully. His eyes passed through the clear wall of the glass, with a hint of imperceptible scrutiny and contempt, and fell on Lin Qing.

She was waiting, waiting for the other party to lose his patience first, waiting for the other party to expose more flaws under this silent pressure.

However, Lin Qing seemed not to feel the oppressive feeling she deliberately created. He met her gaze calmly, with even a faint smile on the corner of his mouth.

"Ms. Yukinoshita, I'm sorry to have kept you waiting." His voice was gentle, without any emotion.

Yang Nai put down the wine glass, and the bottom of the glass made a slight sound when it touched the table.

She was too lazy to engage in any hypocritical pleasantries and didn't want to waste her precious time.

She took out a blank gold-stamped check from the Hermès handbag at hand, pinched the corner of the check with her slender fingers, and gently pushed it in front of Lin Qing with an almost alms-giving gesture.

The check slid a distance on the smooth mahogany table and stopped next to Lin Qing's hand.

"Make a price."

Yang No's voice was cold, without a trace of emotion, and every word seemed to be tempered by ice. "How much money do you want, in order for you to completely leave my sister Yukino and disappear from her world forever?"

Her attitude was condescending and her tone was unquestionable, as if she had already pronounced the final outcome of this "negotiation."

She had even begun to rehearse in her mind several possible scenarios - the other party might pretend to be noble and refuse, and then reveal his greedy nature when faced with a "suitable" number; he might be at a loss and speak incoherently because of this sudden "pie in the sky"; or he might try to bargain in an attempt to gain greater benefits from the Yukinoshita family.

No matter which one it is, she has absolute confidence and means to deal with it.

She gracefully picked up the glass of Romanee-Conti in front of her again, ready to savor the next wonderful show and appreciate how the man in front of her who was trying to climb up the social ladder would gradually lose his disguise under the magic mirror of money, revealing his truest and ugliest face.

The pleasure of having everything at her fingertips and looking down on everyone from a superior position made her lips curl up involuntarily into an icy smile filled with a strong desire for control.

However, contrary to her expectations, Lin Qing did not look at the check that was enough to change an ordinary person's life.

He didn't even give it a glance out of the corner of his eye.