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Qin Fang's status in the Qu Family is rather special. Basically, everyone treats him politely. Even Elder Master Qu, who is the most prestigious in the Qu Family, is no exception.

As for the reason behind this, only those involved would know, outsiders have no idea about the inside story, and the parties involved can't casually reveal certain secrets.

The only person who can make Qin Fang obedient is, of course, his mother, Qin Qing. He was called upon to help out, so he had no choice but to comply.

"Qin Fang, if you don't want to stay here, just go inside and rest. We'll handle things here...."

This was suggested by the few members of the Qu Family's third generation who were present. The eldest, Qu Yuancheng, who was busy entertaining the guests, couldn't help but say when he saw Qin Fang looking bored.

"Alright, I'll head over then...."

Qin Fang didn't hesitate. He practically knew none of the guests who had come over. In fact, whenever he greeted the guests, they always looked at him with a peculiar expression, seemingly wondering where he came from, requiring Qu Yuancheng to explain each time.

It's alright once or twice, but having to say it to each new guest becomes a bit annoying.

Qin Fang didn't find it troublesome, just felt a bit sorry for Qu Yuancheng, so he chose not to bother them here... That way, Qu Yuancheng and the others could handle things more smoothly.

True to his word, Qin Fang then focused on entering the banquet hall, leaving the reception duties to Qu Yuancheng and his siblings to manage.

"Hmph... just this little thing and he's already being lazy...."

Watching Qin Fang's departing figure, Qu Yuanliang grumbled discontentedly, though his voice was low, almost inaudible to anyone but himself in such an environment.

"Second Brother, don't be petty! That little spat you had with Qin Fang was ages ago, and you still can't let it go... It's enough to make me want to slap you!"

Qu Yuancheng didn't catch what Qu Yuanliang was saying, but by looking at his expression and eyes, he could guess and immediately scolded him with some irritation.

Everyone was clear about who was right and who was wrong between Qin Fang and Qu Yuanliang, so even though they were biological brothers, Qu Yuancheng still stood by Qin Fang's side.

If Qu Yuanliang's little tricks had been a bit earlier, Qin Fang might not have been able to take action, and Old Madam Qu would have been beyond saving, leaving Qu Yuanliang as a complete villain.

So even setting aside Qin Fang's status as the son of Third Young Miss Qu and their cousin, his identity as the life-saving benefactor of Old Madam Qu alone was enough to earn their deep respect.

But what Qu Yuanliang did was truly despicable....

Of course, Qin Fang did take a little revenge, dealing with Qu Yuanliang quite harshly, making them less inclined to argue over right and wrong.

Qu Yuancheng is Qu Yuanliang's elder brother, and since they are biological brothers, there's no problem with him saying this; it's the most fitting. If Third or Fourth Brother said it, it might not work.... Qu Yuancheng's words directly silenced Qu Yuanliang.

By this time, Qin Fang had already reached the banquet hall and naturally didn't know what Qu Yuanliang was saying behind his back.

Even if he knew, he wouldn't care. In his eyes, Qu Yuanliang was nothing more than a clown.

Upon entering the banquet hall, Qin Fang idly picked up a glass of wine and sat in a corner, gazing through the large floor-to-ceiling window at the alluring nightlife of Hong Kong Island.

Tang Feifei was not with Qin Fang but stayed on the top floor instead.

Qin Fang's mother, Qin Qing, needed to accompany Old Madam Qu, as her health wasn't so good, and having her accompany and take care of her was necessary. Tang Feifei was there to help, so any situation could be reported to Qin Fang immediately.

So Qin Fang ended up alone, without even a female companion by his side....

Fan Ning was in Hong Kong, but this wasn't an appropriate occasion for her to appear, so Qin Fang couldn't bring her here.

Qin Fang barely knew anyone in Hong Kong Island. Although many had arrived in the banquet hall at this time, most were strangers to him. Even the few familiar faces were acquaintances from a brief encounter during a trip to Nanshan Island, not even knowing each other's names, let alone truly knowing each other.

This is why Qin Fang found himself alone in the corner, calmly drinking wine and enjoying the Hong Kong nightlife, feeling rather leisurely and at ease.

"Is that you?"

However, this peaceful mood was soon broken by a woman's surprised voice. Qin Fang turned his head, somewhat puzzled at the woman before him.

This woman, not older than her twenties, was young and very beautiful. Her fair skin was as delicate as snow, and her face was exquisite. The light application of makeup only added to her dazzling presence.

Clad in a fiery red bustier dress, she perfectly showcased her fair and voluptuous figure, the deep cleavage barely visible.

The gown's skirt had a high slit, revealing a long, slender, and alluringly pale leg, irresistibly adding a touch of physiological impulse....

This is definitely a peerless beauty, a rare masterpiece... A perfect artwork created by the Creator! Almost comparable to Tang Feifei, they're equitably matched.

And this woman... Among the few people Qin Fang knows in Hong Kong Island, he happens to recognize her.

"Miss Hu, I didn't expect we'd meet again!"

A slight smile appeared on Qin Fang's face, and he said very politely.

This woman is none other than Miss Hu Jiajia, known as Xiaolajiao from the wealthy Hu Family in Hong Kong Island.

Qin Fang already knew that this Xiaolajiao was extremely beautiful, but when he first met her, she was in a knight's riding outfit, exuding more of a heroic and gallant aura.

But now, dressed in a sexy gown, her perfect figure was fully revealed, and the impact was much stronger than before.

Of course, it's not that the Hu Fourth Miss in front of him is more beautiful now; it's just that different outfits bring out different temperaments.

When clothed in a knight's outfit, she looked more spirited and vigorous, while the current sexy gown made her alluring and charming... like spring orchids and autumn chrysanthemums, each with their own charm and in no way inferior to one another!

Though beautiful indeed, this Xiaolajiao is just so fiery that even Qin Fang dares not provoke her lightly.

With so many recent matters to attend to, Hong Kong Island is not large, but it's not so easy for the two to cross paths, hence they only bumped into each other today.

"Hmph, why have you been avoiding me all this time?"

Fourth Miss Hu's temper is no ordinary one, and turning to face Qin Fang, she confirmed she hadn't mistaken him. Looking at Qin Fang's smiling face, Fourth Miss Hu asked, quite displeased.

"Avoiding you? No..."

Qin Fang was taken aback, saying rather helplessly, "Maybe I've been too busy lately, and you're also quite preoccupied, so it's normal not to bump into each other?"

While this was true, Qin Fang knew well that he had indeed been dodging this Fourth Miss Hu.

Why?

A while back, Qin Fang made a joke of placing a bet with this Fourth Miss Hu, and she lost. The wager was that this Xiaolajiao had to spend a night with Qin Fang.

Such a thing was just in jest for Qin Fang; he certainly didn't intend to take it seriously.

If he really did that, it would definitely be poking a hornet's nest. Heaven knows how many would want to get rid of him then, likely having assassins trailing him all year long...

It's not just he himself who understood this; Qu Yuancheng also shared the sentiment that, unless necessary, it was better not to provoke her, as it would only cause great trouble.

"Hmph... I hope that's the case!"

Although not entirely satisfied with Qin Fang's response, Fourth Miss Hu didn't dwell on it too much.

"By the way, that bet..."

Yet it seemed that her intent was not on mere idle conversation, as she quickly turned to the matter of that wager.

The mention shook Qin Fang quite a bit, slightly surprised at Fourth Miss Hu's boldness. If Qin Fang hadn't noticed that her brows were still knit, looking like an unmarried young lady, he would have suspected whether this Fourth Miss Hu was the same as those promiscuous heiresses...

But on closer inspection, he found that although Fourth Miss Hu appeared nonchalant, she was actually quite nervous, seemingly afraid Qin Fang might say something she dreaded.

"Bet? What bet..."

Qin Fang, not being insensitive, immediately put on a "I don't know what you're talking about" look, asking rather confusedly.

This Xiaolajiao came looking for him, clearly wanting to settle this matter. That wager back then was made in front of many people, and if she unilaterally broke the promise, it would severely affect her reputation.

But for her to acknowledge the wager voluntarily was unacceptable not just to her but to her family and some others concerned.

"Nothing, I must have remembered wrong..."

Upon hearing Qin Fang's answer, Xiaolajiao exhaled softly in relief, happily responding. She also threw a "smart of you" glance at Qin Fang.

But then she noticed Qin Fang also seemed to display a "finally relieved" expression, as if having dumped a heavy burden, and she was a bit displeased by this internally.

Women are quite strange; when you coddle them endlessly, they don't take you seriously.

But if you ignore them, they overthink, as though the sky is falling… (To be continued. If you like this work, please feel free to vote for recommendations or monthly votes on Qidian (qidian.com). Your support is my greatest motivation.)

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