Exclusive Love: Pampered by the Scheming Tycoon-Chapter 320 - 321: We Need to Talk

Lin Banxia understood the true meaning behind Gu Qianxi’s words, but she didn’t intend to explain. She simply smiled faintly and said, "It’s a long story."

Leng Weichen immediately replied with a smile, "Dean Gu, Banxia is my date tonight. Do you have any objections?"

Gu Qianxi shrugged indifferently, a casual expression on his face. "I certainly don’t, but I believe someone else might."

The "someone" he mentioned made Lin Banxia’s expression stiffen slightly.

Leng Weichen, however, let out a light chuckle. "He already has a date tonight. He won’t have any objections."

Gu Qianxi’s expression showed a moment of surprise. He was merely there as an invitee and had no idea who Yan Ting’s date for the evening might be.

However, given the recent rumors swirling around, Gu Qianxi suspected it was probably Chu Tingting, the one who had once been arranged to a child engagement with him.

Oh, this was going to be interesting.

Lin Banxia had held onto a glimmer of hope, but Leng Weichen’s words were like a bucket of cold water poured over her head.

Her beautiful face dimmed once again.

As the honored guests arrived one after another, Lin Banxia stood by Leng Weichen’s side and was soon surrounded by a group of people.

These people were all drawn by the Leng Family’s power and influence. As a representative of the Leng Family, Leng Weichen naturally became the center of attention.

"Young Master Leng, is this beautiful lady next to you your girlfriend?"

"Young Master Leng, you’re truly fortunate to find such a pure and charming girlfriend."

Leng Weichen didn’t bother to clarify their questions and simply smiled them off.

Lin Banxia, however, felt a bit anxious and quickly explained, "You misunderstand. I’m not his girlfriend. I’m just accompanying him to the banquet tonight." 𝒇𝒓𝙚𝒆𝔀𝓮𝓫𝒏𝓸𝙫𝓮𝓵.𝓬𝙤𝙢

Everyone laughed knowingly, and Lin Banxia instantly felt her urge to explain fade. Perhaps, in the eyes of these men, her attendance with Leng Weichen could only mean their relationship wasn’t so simple.

"Forgive my poor eyesight, Miss, but isn’t the necklace you’re wearing the famous Mermaid’s Tears? It truly resembles the deep ocean—so stunning."

"What?" Lin Banxia glanced down to see the necklace resting against her skin.

"Tsk tsk, Young Master Leng is truly extraordinary. A five-billion-dollar necklace gifted to this lovely lady—it must come from the heart."

Hearing their words, Lin Banxia was deeply shocked. She swiftly raised her head to look at Leng Weichen, signaling with her eyes for him to explain.

Leng Weichen, feeling somewhat awkward, lowered his voice and said to her, "Didn’t you say you were afraid of being embarrassed? This necklace will certainly make everyone forget about your previous status."

"You... you should’ve told me earlier! Such an expensive necklace—if something happens to it, I can’t possibly afford to pay for it!" Lin Banxia had only been slightly tense earlier, but now she was so nervous that her hands were trembling. Realizing the necklace on her neck was worth five billion, she felt her whole body freeze.

"Calm down!" Leng Weichen found her flustered expression endearing. Then, with a hint of nonchalance, he said, "No matter how beautiful the necklace is, it’s meant to adorn someone. It suits you perfectly. If you like it, I’ll just give it to you."

"What? No, I don’t like it!" Lin Banxia was startled again by his words, and her previously pale face grew even more colorless.

While Lin Banxia was still fretting over the necklace, a pair of figures appeared at the entrance of the hall.

The man was tall and strikingly handsome, exuding elegance and charisma, while the woman was petite and alluring, with extraordinary beauty.

Their entrance immediately caused a wave of flattery and fawning from the crowd.

"So it’s the Huo Family’s Second Young Master and their eldest daughter."