Reborn Heiress: Seeking Revenge-Chapter 614 Truth (2)_1

"By then, if you want to see the girl, you’ll need my permission."

"Ha-ha, Lin Wenjie, you must be joking. Why would I challenge Lin Wenhao? Lin Wenhao is Shangguan You’s cousin, so naturally, he can ask her to dance," Shangguan Qing said with a light smile. Compared to everyone else’s anger, Shangguan Qing seemed very calm. The relationship between the Lin Family and the Shangguan Family had not been completely resolved, but it had improved somewhat from before, partly thanks to the girl’s efforts.

"Humph. I thought you were dissatisfied."

"What is there for me to be dissatisfied about? It’s perfectly fitting for cousins to dance together."

Shangguan Qing spoke indifferently, giving Lin Wenjie a cursory glance before walking towards Yu Zifeng and the others, leaving Lin Wenjie staring at his back.

"Mr. Ye, may I have this dance?" a crisp voice rang out. A petite figure stood before Young Master Ye. It was Yu Zijin.

"Miss Yu, our Young Master doesn’t dance," Ye An said, looking at Yu Zijin. He quickly suppressed his momentary surprise and then spoke apologetically to her.

Young Master Ye didn’t even glance up, his entire form shrouded in darkness, exuding a mysterious, dangerous, and fatally alluring charm.

"Mr. Ye, my name is Yu Zijin," Yu Zijin said, quickly recovering from her momentary disappointment and attempting to engage Young Master Ye in conversation. However, he paid her no heed, his gaze fixed on Shangguan You.

"Ye An," Young Master Ye uttered two cold words, making Ye An tremble.

"Miss Yu, our Young Master prefers quiet. Please leave."

"Young Master Ye, I just want to be your friend."

Young Master Ye’s eyes narrowed dangerously. If Shangguan You weren’t on good terms with her, he guaranteed he would have already slapped this girl. Damn, she’s so noisy, not even giving me a moment’s peace, he thought.

Young Master Ye shot Yu Zijin a cold glance, then his tall figure strode towards the dance floor, heading in Shangguan You’s direction. Yu Zijin watched the silhouette that had completely ignored her, her lips pressed tightly together, her heart seething with resentment.

This is the second time a man has made my heart flutter, but there’s no place for me in this one’s heart or eyes either. Damn it! First, it was Third Young Master Ye, and now Second Young Master Ye is just as arrogant and dismissive!

On the dance floor, Shangguan You held Lin Wenhao’s slightly cold hands, her body trembling faintly before she quickly composed herself.

"You, are you afraid of me?" Lin Wenhao asked assertively, his eyes locked intensely on Shangguan You as they moved to the music.

"Wenhao, why would I be afraid of you? Even if everyone else wanted to harm me, you never would. You’re Lin Wenhao, Lin Mengjie’s nephew, and also my cousin," Shangguan You said with a smile, shaking her head. She suppressed the inappropriate thoughts rising in her heart and spoke with a gentle smile.

Everything she said was true, and she knew it clearly in her heart. Yet, a shadow lingered there, making her feel uneasy whenever she saw Lin Wenhao. No matter how well she feigned composure, this shadow never dissipated. Consequently, her behavior towards the Lin Family, and Lin Wenhao in particular, was subtly different. She hadn’t expected the perceptive Lin Wenhao to notice this slight distinction.

"If that’s the case, then why do you seem unwilling to see me?" Lin Wenhao asked with a smile, quietly watching Shangguan You. In the past, this girl liked him a lot, but now she was gradually becoming distant.

"Wenhao, how could I be unwilling to see you? It’s just that I’ve grown up. I’d rather you find me a sister-in-law soon," Shangguan You replied with a light smile. She was curious. Why hadn’t Lin Wenhao married yet? Were all the men in the Lin Family destined to be bachelors?

"You’re still young, but you have big aspirations, wanting a sister-in-law already? It’s still too early for that," Lin Wenhao chuckled. He had never imagined that You actually wanted him to marry so soon.

"Wenhao, is there a girl you like? If so, I can go propose to her for you when the time comes," Shangguan You said with a light smile, joking as she followed Lin Wenhao’s steps. Perhaps this time, her emotional knot would finally unravel.

"A girl I like?" Lin Wenhao paused, taken aback. A panicked face inexplicably appeared in his mind. Unfortunately, that face had never belonged to him, and he would never have the chance to see her again.

"Yes, Wenhao! I’ve never seen any women around you. Don’t tell me you don’t like women, and only like... HEH HEH HEH," Shangguan You said teasingly, though her heart was filled with mixed emotions.

"You! You only pick up the bad habits, never the good ones! I, Lin Wenhao, only like women, not men," Lin Wenhao scolded with a laugh, shaking off the gloom in his heart.

"Then, Wenhao, will you bring your sister-in-law home for Grandpa and me to meet? I’m really curious what kind of woman would be worthy of someone as outstanding as you," Shangguan You pressed on.

"She wasn’t particularly outstanding, just my first woman. Unfortunately, she’s no longer with us; she passed away over two years ago." Lin Wenhao’s words made Shangguan You shudder violently.

"What, did I scare you, girl?" Lin Wenhao chuckled softly, quietly watching Shangguan You’s face, which had suddenly turned pale. She really is scared, he noted.

"Wenhao, I’m sorry," Shangguan You apologized softly, lowering her head. Her dance steps faltered, and she inadvertently stepped hard on Lin Wenhao’s foot.

"Silly girl, what are you sorry for? We only met once, a fleeting encounter. It’s just that two years have passed, and I still haven’t found anyone suitable." Just then, Shangguan You stepped on his foot again.

"Sorry, Wenhao, I stepped on you again! How did you meet her? Can you tell me about it?" Shangguan You apologized once more. Actually, she desperately wanted to stop. Her mind was in turmoil; a forgotten scene had resurfaced. She fought to suppress it, to force herself to remain calm, but her expression must look awful right now.

"Focus, girl," Lin Wenhao teased. "My feet are flesh and blood, you know. If you step on them a few more times, even I won’t be able to take it."

"Wenhao, can you tell me about her?"