Become a Master of Drawing False Hope in a Tragic Novel [GL]

Chapter 43

Shang Qingfeng didn't expect that his usually incompatible younger sister would openly humiliate Nan Gongjin in order to save Bian Yingning's face.

Even Bian Yingning didn't anticipate it.

It was expected that Hua Cancan would stand up for her, but Shang Qinghui speaking up was unexpected.

Regarding Hua Cancan, she felt moved and trusted her, but as for Shang Qinghui... it was like an unexpected pleasant surprise, like finding money.

So the little brat wasn't a wolf in sheep's clothing after all. Taking care of someone would eventually make them grow closer. But the question is, how did that happen?

I don't know/scratches head.

Nan Gongjin clenched his fists as Shang Qinghui completely dismantled his arguments. He scanned the people at the table with poisonous eyes. He really wanted to turn around and leave, but reason didn't allow it.

If he left now, tomorrow's financial news would probably report that the Nan family was in conflict with the three major families and that he left the Bian family banquet disrespectfully.

He could only grit his teeth and swallow it. Nan Gongjin's lips curled into a faint smile and he said, "I apologize, Miss Bian. My mind went blank and I spoke without thinking just now."

"Heh." A stifled chuckle escaped from Duanmu Zhenghao's mouth. Then he blinked as if he were embarrassed, clearly mocking Nan Gongjin.

Everyone present understood the situation, but pretended not to.

"Mr. Nan, you're being too harsh. If I had known you didn't like foie gras, I wouldn't have placed this dish in front of you. Come, come, sit down and have some food."

Bian Yingning looked at Nan Gongjin with a face full of approval, while also gesturing for everyone around to stop and pulling Hua Cancan to sit down.

She had underestimated the male lead; he really could adapt for the sake of power.

The farce passed silently among everyone, but Hua Cancan's face still looked gloomy.

"Don't be angry. Just think about the person opposite you. He's so angry that he could spit blood, yet he's trying to apologize with a smile. You're so beautiful, why bother being mad at him?" Bian Yingning held Hua Cancan's small hand and patted it soothingly.

"Don't touch me. It's like you're trying to take advantage of a young girl, just like those sleazy older men." Hua Cancan withdrew her hand and said indignantly.

The sleazy older man, Bian Yingning: "?"

"Don't take advantage of me, I'm warning you!"

"I took advantage, so what?" Hua Cancan raised an eyebrow at her.

Bian Yingning lowered her head. "And then... and then I'll retreat." Otherwise, how should she handle it?

"Have some food then." Bian Yingning picked up a crispy fried yellow croaker and handed it to her.

Hua Cancan glanced at it. "I have no appetite."

"Then what do you want to eat?" At this moment, Bian Yingning was completely focused on coaxing this old ancestor of hers.

Sigh, her sisters stood up for her and made her upset. She had to calm her down.

Hua Cancan tapped her fingertips on her own red lips and pondered for a moment. "Crab roe rice, I guess."

"..."

You really know how to eat!

"Wait!" Bian Yingning gritted her teeth, then turned to Duanmu Zhengjie and said, "Sister Duanmu, I'll go to the back for a moment," and then stood up and said to the others, "Excuse me for a moment, enjoy your meal and drinks, alright?"

Duanmu Zhenghao looked at Bian Yingning leaving, not even having had a chance to talk to her.

Duanmu Zhengjie, on the other hand, took a sip of her wine expressionlessly.

She seemed to be even more enthusiastic towards Hua Cancan than towards herself.

When Hua Cancan was on her left and she was on her right, she seemed to care more about the person on her left.

In other words, perhaps she was overthinking things?

Maybe girls are just naturally more passionate, and she herself was no exception.

But few people would barge into her world like she did, disregarding everything. Like a fervent flame, she had mistakenly thought that this flame was burning so brilliantly for her.

"You and Bian Yingning..." Shang Qingfeng looked at Shang Qinghui hesitantly.

Shang Qinghui acted as if she didn't care, as if the person who spoke up for Bian Yingning just now wasn't her.

"Don't overthink it. I simply can't stand someone distorting the truth in front of me. Even if it wasn't her today, I would have spoken up to help." Shang Qinghui's words made Shang Qingfeng somewhat uncertain.

He didn't know his sister was such a kind-hearted person, always willing to stand up for justice.

The world of girls is too complicated.

....

Bian Yingning, who had run to the kitchen, took off her coat and changed into a chef's uniform. When the chefs inside saw her, they approached anxiously, saying, "Boss, what's wrong? If you have any instructions, just let us know."

"It's nothing. I want to make a crab roe rice. Check how many hairy crabs are left and steam a few more."

This thing that Hua Cancan wanted seemed like a simple rice dish, but it was actually quite challenging when you looked into it.

Making the rice dish itself wasn't difficult; the challenge lay in obtaining the crab roe.

To get the crab roe, you had to extract it from the hairy crab. Each crab only had a small amount, and to satisfy your taste buds, you needed at least ten or eight crabs to fill the gaps between your teeth.

Bian Yingning earnestly steamed the hairy crabs together with slices of ginger, and she also prepared the required sauce. While she was busy, she suddenly heard the voice of the system.

[Host, please note that the supporting female character, Hua Jiangrong, will be photographed entering and leaving a hotel with a well-known director. Subsequently, scandalous photos will surface, leading to her complete loss of reputation and being blacklisted. Please intervene.]

[Mission Value: 280 points. Mission Failure: Thunderous Calamity.

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Thanks to the little angel who threw the landmine: Nine Ink (1 count).

Translator's note: Wahahahaha~~ Bian Yingning is not allowed to rest~. How can she handle five beautiful women at the same time? I'm waiting for the day when those five characters go crazy for her and fight until someone emerges victorious. Hmp... I already know who will win, but it's still exciting to imagine those five beautiful women and Bian Yingning having their shura field.

To Be Continued!...