Chapter 89

Chapter 89: Chen Ya Sets a Trap for Ye Chen

Halfway through walking away, Chen Ya’s eyes narrowed. While Ye Chen’s character would surely lead to a clash with those two wastrels, she felt it was a bit risky. What if Ye Chen and those two idiots hit it off, given they’re all birds of a feather? With that thought, Chen Ya’s lips curved slightly, and she turned back, walking towards Ye Chen again.

The dirty little schemes Ye Chen harbored towards her, though disgusting to even think about, could still be used to her advantage.

“What’s the matter, Aunt? Why did you come back?” Ye Chen’s eyes brightened; he knew his cold-on-the-outside but warm-on-the-inside aunt had a soft spot, and now he had found it.

Could he use this to his advantage in the future?

“It’s nothing. You’re new here, so let me introduce you to some people. After all, father told me to look after you.” Suppressing her disgust, Chen Ya managed to smile slightly at Ye Chen.

“Really? Aunt, you’re so kind.” Ye Chen’s attempt to sound grateful was so oily it could disgust anyone. As he spoke, he even tried to grab Chen Ya’s hand.

Chen Ya smoothly evaded Ye Chen’s hand, her heart filled with disdain for his pretentious act. A flash of killing intent passed through her eyes – did this guy really take her for a fool, thinking he could use his status this way? Did he really think she couldn’t see through his act, similar to those scumbags pretending to be pitiable to arouse her maternal instincts? Having been pursued by countless men, Chen Ya had seen all sorts of tricks. Ye Chen couldn’t possibly play any new tricks on her.

It was only in her previous life that she was fooled by the ‘nephew’ title. Although Ye Chen had never physically harassed her, she had indeed felt a bit of pity for him. Upon reflection, Ye Chen’s intentions were blatantly obvious; she was just too naive.

In her previous life, every time Lu Li targeted Ye Chen, it seemed as if he was targeting her as well. But now, looking back, Lu Li must have seen through Ye Chen’s vile intentions and tried to warn her in various ways. Unfortunately, she was too foolish to understand Lu Li’s intentions.

Lu Li had seen through Ye Chen early on and tried repeatedly to pull her out of the mire. Yet, she misunderstood him, pushing Lu Li away time and again, until Ye Chen, unable to maintain his facade under Lu Li’s pressure, was forced to kill him to preserve his disguise.

Sending these two to the Chen family banquet was a clear sign of disdain from their families towards the Chen family. Initially, Chen Ya was somewhat offended, but now, she saw them as tools to use against Ye Chen.

Spotting the two surrounded by people in a corner, Chen Ya scoffed internally but greeted them with a charming smile, “Wang Gongzi, Lin Gongzi gracing my Chen family’s banquet is truly an honor. Thank you for coming.”

Her enchanting face and every smile were enough to drive any man wild, especially with her deliberately lowering her stance.

Ye Chen could feel the gaze of every man turning towards them, even hearing some gulp.

He felt displeased, knowing his aunt was helping him make connections, something he needed. But seeing Chen Ya, the woman he had set his sights on, acting ‘subservient’ in front of other men made him uncomfortable.

Wang and Lin Gongzi exchanged looks, smirks of triumph on their faces.

“Originally, my father thought this gathering would be boring and didn’t want to come. But I figured we should at least give Miss Chen some face,” Wang Gongzi said, his eyes roving over Chen Ya lasciviously, licking his lips with desire.

“Yes, Miss Chen’s face is definitely something we should give respect to,” Lin Gongzi chimed in, their eyes filled with lewd thoughts.

Chen Ya internally despised them. If not for needing to use them, she would’ve taught them a lesson right then.

Maintaining a composed smile, she said, “Then I’m truly flattered by your kindness.”

Their simple minds were already overheated, thinking Chen Ya was flattering them out of fear of their families’ power. Chen Ya knew how to stir people’s emotions. With just a few words, she made them feel on top of the world.

“This is a family member of mine. I brought him here today to meet you both. I hope you can offer him your support in the future!” Seeing them pumped up, Chen Ya timely introduced Ye Chen.