Haicheng, hotel.
"Hurry, the young lady is over there..."
Several bodyguards were chasing after a fleeing woman.
All that could be seen was the woman wearing a pure white dress, running barefoot, carrying a pair of high heels in her hand, disregarding her image as she desperately ran.
After many twists and turns, seeing no one was catching up, she finally leaned against a wall to stop and catch her breath. She was gasping for air, her neatly styled hair was messy and disheveled around her ears, but this did not detract from her beauty one bit.
She had a perfect oval face, fair and flawless skin, like a peeled egg, delicate as if it would break with the slightest touch. Large eyes, long lashes, an exquisite straight nose, small mouth - her face was perfect and faultless.
She was Haicheng's richest man, Su's daughter, Su Ningxi. To protect her, her parents had never revealed her identity to the public, so everyone thought the Su family only had one son, Su Jiayan.
When the Su family publicly announced that Su's daughter would be engaged to Left's young master, the whole Haicheng was in an uproar. Since when did the Su family have a daughter?
Everyone was guessing what this daughter looked like, was she pretty or ugly, why hadn't anyone heard of her before, some even speculated that she might be an illegitimate daughter left outside of the Su family...
One month ago.
"What? Engagement?" Su Ningxi, who was eating, suddenly stood up from her seat. Because she had used too much force, she accidentally nudged the bowl in front of her, which spun in place a few circles, almost falling off the table.
Seeing this, the Su family patriarch sitting at the head seat frowned, "Do you even have the manners of a young lady from a prestigious family, so reckless."
Su Ningxi didn't care about all that. Pouting, she plopped back down in her seat.
She immediately made clear her attitude, "I'm not getting engaged, you guys can get engaged instead."
She had thought this engagement was just a passing joke from the elders, she didn't expect they were actually serious about it. She certainly didn't want to marry a man she hadn't even met.
Moreover, she had also heard that Zuo Hanshen had gotten lost when he was three years old and wasn't found again until two years ago. Who knows what he even looked like.
Seeing Su Ningxi's attitude, the old master pointed his spear at the pretending-to-be-dead Su Hongde and Sheng Yunhui, "Look, look, this is how you've spoiled her. With this temperament, how will her in-laws be able to stand her in the future."
Sheng Yunhui mumbled, "As if you haven't spoiled her."
The old patriarch, "What did you say?"
Sheng Yunhui hadn't expected the old master to hear her mumbling. She shook her head awkwardly, "Nothing."
Su Hongde next to her was smart. He didn't say anything, as keeping silent was the wisest choice in situations like this. It was easy to accidentally offend if one spoke carelessly.
The old master continued, "Left family sent someone today. The wedding date is set for next month. Get ready."
"I..."
"If you dare refuse, go work at the company starting from the bottom. Aside from a two thousand yuan monthly salary, all your other cards will be cancelled."
Su Ningxi's refusal wasn't even fully uttered before it was blocked by the old master's threat.
Wow, how ruthless. He clearly knew what her dreams were, yet to force her into this engagement, he threatened to make her work at the company! As expected of her grandfather, he knew how to keep her in check.
Su Ningxi looked at her old mother, then her old father, hoping they could speak up for her, but the two were pretending they didn't see anything, continuing to solemnly eat their meals.
"Wah..." Su Ningxi suddenly cried.
"You don't love me anymore, wanting to marry me off to someone I don't like, wah wah..."
The old master didn't fall for her act at all. "Stop pretending. This matter is not up for discussion. Either work, or get engaged. Choose yourself."
Eh! Her usual coquettish charms were useless today! It seems they were dead set on having her engaged to the Left family.
Knowing she couldn't overpower them, Su Ningxi's wailing immediately ceased. Perfunctorily, she said, "Then let me think about it."
Only a fool would choose. She would go abroad to hide for a few months starting tomorrow, by then this engagement matter might be called off.
Haha, she was so smart.
As the saying goes, ginger gets spicier as it ages. The old master had long seen through her little thoughts.
To prevent her from running away, that very night he sent some bodyguards to keep watch over her.
Clearly, Su Ningxi's plan had failed. Today was her last chance to leave Haicheng.
She looked around after poking her head out. Seeing no one, she sneaked into the bathroom.
"Ah! You pervert!" Su Ningxi's first reaction was to cover her eyes. She saw...she saw a man peeing! Don't tell her she saw his thing! On careful thought, it seemed she didn't see anything. It should be fine, it should be fine.
Seeing Su Ningxi's attire, the man's mouth curved into an interested smile. How interesting.
He reminded, "Miss, this is the men's restroom. You've come to the wrong place."
Hearing this, Su Ningxi peeked through her fingers. Looking around, the layout did seem different from the women's restroom. Could she really have come to the wrong place?
"Miss, you should leave quickly! Or you might get caught and accused of being a pervert, that would be bad."
Hearing this, Su Ningxi turned around. "What pervert? You're the pervert."
It was only now that the man saw Su Ningxi's face clearly. He was instantly captivated by her beauty, momentarily forgetting to respond.
Seeing him staring at her, Su Ningxi mocked, "Hmph! Looks to me like you're not only a pervert but also a lecher."
The man came to his senses. Pointing at himself, "Pervert, lecher? Me?"
Su Ningxi, "That's what you said yourself."
"Have you ever seen such a refined pervert? Such a handsome lecher?"
"Yes! You're one."
Just as she finished speaking, footsteps could be heard outside. Su Ningxi's conditioned reflex was to grab the man and hide with him in the stall.
Seeing Su Ningxi holding his hand, the man couldn't help but tease, "Aren't you quite the pervert too! Don't tell me you want to... I'll have you know, I'm not that kind of person. If you try anything..."
Putting on the act of a virtuous wife, pretending to be afraid Su Ningxi would take advantage of him.
Hearing the footsteps getting closer, Su Ningxi covered the man's mouth, whispering sternly into his ear, "Shut up."
At this time, the man was also unexpectedly cooperative, not making a sound.
"Have you found the young lady?"
"No."
"She's not here either."
"In such a short time, she couldn't have gone far. Keep looking."
Then more footsteps, Su Ningxi held her breath, not even daring to breathe loudly.
Only when the footsteps completely faded away did she let out a sigh of relief. Phew, she almost suffocated just now!
"Are those people outside looking for you? Are you running from an arranged marriage?"
Su Ningxi pushed him away, "No."
"No? Then why were you hiding, and even pulled me along?"
Su Ningxi was also puzzled for a moment. Yeah, why did she pull him along earlier?
Too lazy to explain to him, she impatiently said, "Why do you ask so many questions?"
After saying that, she hurriedly ran out of the restroom.
The man watched her leaving stealthily, afraid of being discovered. This woman was quite cute!
Too bad his boss didn't like her, otherwise she wouldn't have gotten away.
