novelraw Chapter 819: Make Others Watch Our Expressions
Chapter 819: Make Others Watch Our Expressions
He had heard about the events too, and it was clear that Han Yan had once again tricked his foolish brother. However, he couldn’t understand what was so strange about the sword Han Yan forged, or why it had such great power. Unable to comprehend, he dared not act rashly.Seeing Mu Chengyang was about to speak, Mu Chengxuan simply stepped out, not bothering to deal with him further.
Seeing that Mu Chengyang was still unwilling to take revenge for him, Mu Chengyang felt both disappointed and angry.
For so many years, he had been domineering among his peers, not only because of his own strength but mainly because he had Mu Chengxuan backing him. But with Han Yan’s return, even Mu Chengxuan no longer wanted to stand up for him.
This Han Yan, is he really that formidable?
"Hmph, since none of you will avenge me, I’ll do it myself, I’ll find a way to deal with him," the old and new grudges welled up in his heart, and Mu Chengyang clenched his fists tightly, speaking to himself.
"Young Master, what do you plan to do?" Seeing Mu Chengyang’s red eyes, Mu Zhong was somewhat frightened.
"Just you wait and see. This time, I’ll ruin Han Yan’s reputation, leaving him with no place in the Zong Family," Mu Chengyang sat up abruptly, a sinister and cold smile on his face.
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Han Yan’s reputation as a playboy simply echoed like thunder in this period.
The feelings of the playboys in the Capital were extremely complex, both admiring and fearing him.
Look at how others are being playboys, and then look at themselves, naturally they’d be admiring. As for fear, well, that’s because you can’t provoke him.
However, Han Yan didn’t expect that there would be people intrigued enough to invite her out.
Mu Zexian stood in front of Han Yan with a bright smile: "Brother Han Yan, we have all been diligently cultivating recently. But that Kuang Guangyi said so many times how much he admires Brother Han Yan, claiming that seeing Brother Han Yan just once would make his life worthwhile. It’s so nauseating, it annoyed me. Then I thought, since we’ve been wanting to host Brother Han Yan for a meal and haven’t yet done so, why not do it this time together."
"Zexian and the others together?" Han Yan didn’t decline, not because she wanted to meet this admirer Kuang Guangyi, but because she thought it was alright to reward these well-performing playboys in the family with a meal.
"Yes, everyone together." Hearing it was agreeable, Mu Zexian eagerly rubbed his hands in delight. However, he didn’t really take Kuang Guangyi seriously, considering him just a common drinking buddy. Since he spoke genuinely, Mu Zexian reluctantly agreed to introduce him to his Brother Han Yan, out of a sense of pride and vanity. Because even though Kuang Guangyi is quite capable, his status is not impressive. He is the illegitimate son of the Beijing Family’s Kuang Family Young Master. The Kuang Family Young Master was a promiscuous man in his youth and ended up marrying a lady with two concubines. Kuang Guangyi is a concubine’s child. The Kuang Family Patriarch doesn’t hold much regard for his grandchild and treats Kuang Guangyi poorly, providing little cultivation resources. Later, when that concubine brought in some resources, Kuang Guangyi’s strength became presentable. Only then did the Kuang Family Patriarch slightly regard him.
Given Kuang Guangyi’s status, noble-descended sons like Mu Zexian naturally disdain his company. But Kuang Guangyi’s graceful social skills and flattering words put the playboys at ease, so they reluctantly hang out with him.
"Alright, noted, tomorrow night let’s meet at the Welcome Home Building." Han Yan still had a fond memory of the first meal she had with Ye Lanfeng there.
"Great! I’ll have someone reserve a table immediately." Mu Zexian turned away joyfully to order the reservation, but after a few steps, he seemed to remember something and turned back to Han Yan, "Brother Han Yan, rest assured, from now on we will genuinely work on our cultivation. The last time, when you once again had Mu Chengyang suffer in silence, it was truly gratifying. We are also aware that only by becoming strong can we avoid bowing to others, and turn the tables for them to bow to us. So, we will certainly work hard in our cultivation from now on."
Han Yan couldn’t help but curl her lips; Mu Zexian’s words were indeed the truth. This world respects the strong, but when the words came out of his mouth, they somehow lost their color, like a dog failing to produce ivory.
"Alright, alright, I’ve noticed you’ve been cultivating diligently recently, so tomorrow night, order whatever you want to eat and drink, it’s all on me."
"Sure thing." Hearing this, Mu Zexian became even more elated.
Because the dinner was for the younger Mu Family members, Han Yan didn’t invite Ye Lanfeng, nor did she bring Zirong and the others.
The next evening, when Han Yan brought Mu Zexian and the group to the Welcome Home Building’s private room, they saw a person who was already waiting there. This should be the so-called Kuang Guangyi that Mu Zexian mentioned.
"Brother Zexian, this must be Brother Han Yan." As soon as the person saw them, he hurriedly came forward, eyes shining as he looked at Han Yan, admiration evident on his face. After saying that, he seemed to realize his abruptness and quickly introduced himself, "Brother Han Yan, I am Kuang Guangyi, a friend of Brother Zexian. I have long heard of Brother Han Yan’s deeds and fame, and have always wanted to meet you. Today, my wish is finally fulfilled."
"Young Master Kuang, hello." Han Yan smiled slightly, without much expression. She always felt that this person’s association with Mu Zexian and the rest wasn’t pure, and neither was his so-called admiration. Before coming, Mu Zexian had briefly explained Kuang Guangyi’s situation. Since he wasn’t favored by the Family Head, yet later gained small recognition through other means of obtaining resources, he should be more earnest and ambitious, not sincerely associating with Mu Zexian’s group of playboys who were given up by their family. It’s likely because his sensitive status caused genuinely promising family sons to disdain his company, leading him to befriend Mu Zexian’s group instead. Thinking through this layer, Han Yan naturally didn’t believe this person truly considered Mu Zexian’s group as friends. Tʜe source of this ᴄontent ɪs NoveI-Fire.ɴet
"Brother Han Yan, please have a seat." Kuang Guangyi quickly made a welcoming gesture and turned to instruct the waiter to bring hot tea and serve dishes. Then he turned back to Mu Zexian, "Brother Zexian, this dinner is on me, none of you can fight me for it."
"That suits me," Mu Zexian and the others laughed out loud, thinking it nice to save Brother Han Yan a meal cost. After all, taking advantage is better than missing out!
This meal left Mu Zexian and the group quite satisfied. Han Yan observed Kuang Guangyi and found that he handled matters and spoke with poise, always wearing a warm smile, making others feel the warmth of spring. No wonder the playboys like Mu Zexian were willing to hang out with someone of lesser origins like Kuang Guangyi.