Hidden Master: starting by canceling ten marriage proposals

"No, he's my boyfriend."

Xia Nianbing wrapped her arm around Yin Tian's and spoke in an even tone.

Except for when she was around Yin Tian, where Xia Nianbing occasionally assumed a girlish demeanor, she exuded a powerful aura in front of others.

"Boy... boyfriend?"

The girl had not expected Xia Nianbing to say such a thing.

Her mind raced, but she could not recall when Su Hang had such a person in his life.

And since there had been no scandals surrounding Xia Nianbing, her sudden display of affection towards a man was a clear testament to the depth of their relationship.

"Ah... ah, let's go upstairs. Most of the people are already here."

The girl forced a laugh and addressed Xia Nianbing.

Xia Nianbing nodded and, arm-in-arm with Yin Tian, the two headed for the elevator.

Only after they had walked away did the girl reveal a cold, disdainful sneer, "Psh, slut."

Soon, Xia Nianbing had brought Yin Tian to a large private room.

About a dozen people were already seated inside, a mix of men and women.

Seeing Xia Nianbing enter, everyone immediately stood up.

"Isn't that our Mr. Xia?"

"We heard from Wang Yan that you were attending this gathering. We didn't believe it, but here you are."

"Hahaha, it's rare for Mr. Xia to come today, we must drink a little more!"

Everyone began to speak.

Xia Nianbing just nodded and led Yin Tian over to sit down at two empty seats.

But as everyone saw that Xia Nianbing's driver had also taken a seat, their expressions turned peculiar.

Could it be...

This guy isn't a driver?

"Mr. Xia, aren't you going to introduce him?"

A young man grinned and said to Xia Nianbing.

"Boyfriend."

Xia Nianbing simply stated, revealing Yin Tian's identity.

Instant silence fell over the room.

No one had expected those words to come from Xia Nianbing's mouth.

"Ha... haha..."

The young man let out an awkward laugh, "Turns out you're Mr. Xia's boyfriend? Then you have to drink more with us today."

"No, no, no..."

Yin Tian repeatedly objected. "I'm not much of a drinker..."

"But that won't do. How can you not drink when you're out?"

"Exactly, you must drink! Even if you don't usually, today you've got to get drunk!"

The crowd egged on, unclear whether they truly wanted to drink with Yin Tian or just wanted to get him drunk for kicks.

Just then,

The door to the private room was pushed open again.

"Everyone, look who's here?"

The girl they had encountered earlier, Wang Yan, walked in.

Everyone turned to look, even Yin Tian glanced over, wondering.

Then, a man entered the room.

"Mr. Wu?"

"When did you return to the country?"

"You're back and you didn't tell us, are we still friends or what?"

People started speaking to the man who had just walked in.

As for Yin Tian, he wore a slightly odd expression.

What's going on today?

How had he run into this guy again?

Yes.

Wang Yan had introduced the same man who had appeared in the café earlier in the day, the one who had pursued Su Qinwei right in front of Yin Tian—Wu Hao!

Yin Tian turned back and fiddled with the wine glass on the table, thoroughly uninterested in dealing with this guy.

Wu Hao, smiling, nodded at everyone, and then his gaze fell on Xia Nianbing.

"Nianbing, are you doing well?"

Wu Hao strode over to Xia Nianbing and gazed at her affectionately, "I thought of you every day while abroad. So, I've chosen to return, all for you."

"Nianbing, be with me. Although my Wu Family can't compare to the Xia Family for now, I promise to treat you well and make you the happiest woman."

If things were normal, Wu Hao's heartfelt declaration would have set the others to cheer and push things along.

But...

Mr. Xia had brought a man and personally admitted he was her boyfriend.

Then here comes Wu Hao, making a passionate confession to Xia Nianbing as soon as he shows up.

Publicly undercutting like this... seemed a bit much...

Meanwhile, Yin Tian's hand, playing with his cup, suddenly paused.

Why did Wu Hao's last statement feel so familiar?

Oh.

He had said the same thing to Su Qinwei earlier in the day, so it was nothing new.

"Impossible."

Xia Nianbing's demeanor was cold as she uttered just three words.

Having finished speaking, Xia Nianbing sat back down, not even glancing at Wu Hao.

Wu Hao didn't say anything either, just subconsciously pulled out the chair beside Xia Nianbing, intending to sit next to her.

But he found it wouldn't budge, and only then did he realize someone was already sitting there.

"Buddy, could you switch seats?"

"Why should I?"

Yin Tian turned around, looking at Wu Hao with a half-smile.

Wu Hao was taken aback.

Why did this guy look so familiar?

After a closer look, Wu Hao almost cursed. How was it this guy again!

During the day, it was this man who had screwed up his chance, and now he encountered him again in the evening?

"You! What are you doing here?"

Wu Hao pointed at Yin Tian, questioning loudly.

"Why can't I be here?"

As Yin Tian spoke, he pulled Xia Nianbing close into his embrace, "Of course I came with my girlfriend."

Girlfriend...

Wu Hao almost clenched his teeth to pieces.

Wasn't this guy Su Qinwei's fiance?

How did he suddenly turn into Xia Nianbing's boyfriend?

Who...

The hell is actually his girlfriend?