Bo Jinyu walked over to Bo Youlin with Ye Anran in tow, a faint smile playing on his thin lips. The mock amusement in his eyes swept over the crowd, coupled with his usual lethargy, yet his aura was undeniable.
The scene instantly fell silent.
Bo Youlin's expression was extremely odd as he stared at Ye Anran and then back at the man, as if he were looking at some kind of monster.
And in Ye Rouxin's eyes flashed a momentary jealousy.
The man before them was stunningly handsome, wearing a well-tailored Armani suit. His custom-made blue shirt exuded nobility, and below his black trousers were a pair of long, straight legs.
He had an aristocratic and aloof facial expression, and his eyes showed a calm yet distinct cold charisma.
Those who could attend Old Master Bo's banquet were certainly not ordinary people, but when had such a striking young talent appeared in City A? She didn't recognize him at all!
She had thought that today she could finally trample on Ye Anran and humiliate her properly, looking forward to seeing Ye Anran cry in agony before her!
But where had Ye Anran found such an outstanding man?
"Uncle!" Bo Youlin called out, his face cold.
Uncle?
Uncle!!!
Ye Anran's expression instantly became awkward.
She was dazed, her mouth slightly open, hardly believing her luck could be this bad.
This man was Bo Youlin's Uncle Bo Jinyu?
At this moment, Ye Anran felt like she had hit rock bottom!
This was truly a huge embarrassment!
The expressions of the guests were even richer.
Everyone knew Bo Youlin had an uncle, the son of Elder Bo from his second marriage, but few had ever seen him because Bo Jinyu had been studying abroad for eight years and never attended public events.
Bo Jinyu felt her body stiffen and instinctively stretched out his long arm, pulling the petite woman into his embrace.
A slight smile appeared on his lips as he said to Bo Youlin, "Congratulations, Youlin. I didn't expect to hear of your good news the moment I returned!"
He hadn't exposed her?
Ye Anran was surprised.
At this moment, she felt profoundly grateful.
If Bo Jinyu had exposed her then, Ye Anran would have been utterly humiliated.
But she still felt uneasy.
Bo Youlin's gaze lingered on Bo Jinyu's hand around Ye Anran, his brows furrowing slightly. Ye Anran looked distinctly uncomfortable, and Uncle had always been abroad, returning to the country only during the festive seasons and always in a hurry.
There was no way these two could have come together. As shrewd as he was, his eyes fell on Ye Anran's uneasy expression, piercing through the facade with a single sentence, "Uncle, didn't you just return from abroad? How are you with Ye Anran?"
Ye Rouxin also seemed to have realized something.
Indeed, Bo Jinyu had been abroad for years; they had no chance to meet. Before this, Ye Anran had never even seen Bo Jinyu, let alone be in a relationship with him!
Having figured this out, she began to laugh secretly.
She wanted to see how Ye Anran would get out of this predicament next!
Ye Anran's face suddenly turned paler, and even if Bo Jinyu intended to help her, it was a hard lie to sell. The hand that was on Bo Jinyu's waist involuntarily pinched him, and she didn't realize it herself.
Bo Jinyu slightly furrowed his brows, chuckling inwardly.
This woman has a painful pinch!
"So what, do I have to report my love affair to you as an elder?" His casual remark carried the authority of an elder.
It also indirectly confirmed his relationship with Ye Anran.
Upon hearing Bo Jinyu's words, Bo Youlin's face went from pale to flush, looking more colorful than a palette, but he dared not say another word.
Ye Anran suddenly felt exhilarated!
The corners of her mouth finally turned up in a hint of a smile.
Her smile became more graceful and elegant as she looked towards Uncle Bo, and with a voice sweet enough to kill, she coquettishly remarked, "Mhm, Uncle Bo is the most handsome and amazing man I've ever seen! Being with him makes me incredibly happy!"
After speaking, she threw a cold glance at Bo Youlin.
The last sentence was full of implications!
Bo Jinyu's mouth twitched, almost breaking into laughter but held back.
This little girl... she's becoming more and more interesting the more I look!
The handsomest? The most amazing?
Having heard countless compliments since childhood, he discovered that these two were his favorite!
Seeing her spirited comeback, he too felt reassured.
Just moments ago, she looked as pitiful as a little abandoned puppy, which was truly heartbreaking to witness.
The onlooking crowd suddenly erupted with excitement:
"Pfft, what a plot twist! I thought Ye Anran had been dumped, but it turned out that she was the one who dumped Bo Youlin!"
"Hey, even just in terms of looks, Bo Jinyu outclasses Bo Youlin by miles! If it were me, I'd choose Bo Jinyu too!"
"I just knew it～"
"Alas, to see someone so tall yet so hollow inside..."
"Guess Ye Rouxin doesn't mind, so he thinks he's set..."
"Being with that kind of man, happiness might be out of reach for a lifetime..."
"How could Ye Rouxin have fallen for him?"
"Haha, maybe she had no better options..."
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Hearing the surrounding chatter, Bo Youlin's face turned an iron shade of blue as he felt a fire burning in his chest.
He almost bellowed out, "Ye Anran, what kind of nonsense are you spouting!"
True to form, this woman was just pretending. She was rotten to the core! Good thing he wasn't taken in!
On the one hand, she postured and acted sentimental with him, while on the other, she was mingling with another man!
And that man was his own uncle.
Bo Youlin felt like he had lost all face.
Facing Bo Youlin's fiery rage, Ye Anran looked up nonchalantly, an innocent face on her, "Oh... I didn't spout nonsense. I only like to tell the truth!"