Yu Wan had become the most popular person at the dance, but whenever someone invited her to dance, Yu Wan would glance at Jiang Chen, who would respond with a smile.

He could tell what was on Yu Wan's mind. A star held in high regard who was far from as happy as others might think. The people around her unintentionally felt a certain psychological pressure due to her status, and with many students from ordinary families in the school, they couldn't help feeling somewhat ashamed in Yu Wan's presence, something she didn't want to see.

Therefore, Jiang Chen wouldn't stop Yu Wan from interacting with other people.

At the dance, everyone's attention was focused on Yu Wan, and the girls who wanted to invite Jiang Chen hesitated because he had come with Yu Wan. Seeing that Jiang Chen didn't dance with Yu Wan, they immediately felt they had no chance and refrained from approaching him.

For a while, Jiang Chen became the most solitary figure at the dance.

However, Jiang Chen was happy to have some downtime, wandering around the various buffet tables, eating and drinking merrily!

"Look, the dance has been going on for a while now, and not a single person has invited Jiang Chen to dance!"

"Haha, our newcomer king has been snubbed!"

"Hmph! What's the use of a bit of talent? Just look at how he's dressed, like a complete country bumpkin. The guy is just a nouveau riche. Even Yu Wan doesn't want to dance with him, who would invite him?"

Many boys at the dance snickered and ridiculed him. Jiang Chen had made quite a splash at school, attracting the attention of numerous girls, which made the boys envious and resentful!

Especially since Jiang Chen was close with Yu Wan, it drove the boys crazy with jealousy!

"Hey! Xiao Yunna is here!"

"Wow, Xiao Yunna looks so beautiful today!"

"So gorgeous, I didn't expect two top beauties to attend the dance this time, it's totally worth coming!"

Sudden exclamations rang out in the auditorium as Jiang Chen turned his head toward the entrance, where Xiao Yunna walked in.

For this dance, Xiao Yunna had taken great care to dress up. Her hair was styled into large waves, and her figure-hugging evening gown exuded an aura of nobility. Wearing red high heels and walking elegantly into the auditorium, she had the presence of a princess arriving.

Glancing around at everyone in the auditorium, Xiao Yunna spotted Jiang Chen eating alone. Her face lit up with joy. She had dressed up this way to catch Jiang Chen's eye, especially after hearing that Yu Wan had agreed to attend the dance. She thought that Jiang Chen might also be there!

After giving Xiao Yunna a glance, Jiang Chen turned back to continue eating, while Xiao Yunna, under everyone's watchful eyes, walked toward him.

Tap tap tap!

The crisp sound of high heels echoed from behind, prompting Jiang Chen to reflexively turn around.

"Ah!"

A soft exclamation rang out as Xiao Yunna seemed to stumble, lunging to one side.

"Careful!"

"Watch out!"

The crowd, who had been watching Xiao Yunna, cried out in alarm.

Jiang Chen quickly moved forward two steps, extending his hand to steady Xiao Yunna.

Xiao Yunna's lips curled into a slight smile as she deliberately fell into Jiang Chen's arms. Their eyes met, and a blush spread across Xiao Yunna's face while a triumphant smile flashed in her eyes.

Jiang Chen was momentarily taken aback but then helped Xiao Yunna stand properly before withdrawing his hands.

"Ah! They're embracing!"

"Damn it, Jiang Chen, you have Yu Wan, and now you want to make a move on Xiao Yunna too?"

"Damn, why is it not me holding Xiao Yunna, but that guy!"

"That guy, he's really struck it lucky!"

The crowd burst into surprised murmurs.

Xiao Yunna gave Jiang Chen a coy look, as if she was shy, then quickly turned and ran away.

"What a jerk! Trying to have his cake and eat it too!"

"I heard Jiang Chen is married, and yet he does things like this. What a scumbag!"

"He's the disgrace of men—a wife at home, Ye Yuwan at work, and now at school, he still wants to hit on Xiao Yunna. What a jerk indeed!"

"How can someone like that deserve to further his studies at Dingjing University? The school must have let him in just for the sake of Ye Yuwan!"

A group of male students, green with envy, couldn't hold back and began to jeer out loud.

Upon hearing the comments, Ye Yuwan frowned, glanced at Jiang Chen, and stepped forward to walk over to him.

Jiang Chen shook his head at Ye Yuwan, gestured towards the hall's exit, and then turned and walked out.

Stepping out of the hall, Jiang Chen took several breaths of fresh air and shook his head helplessly.

"Jiang Chen!" A shout came, and Jiang Chen turned to look.

Li Bowen approached from the side, looking down on Jiang Chen with arrogance: "I've looked into you, thinking you were some young master of a notable family, but to my surprise, you're just a damn son-in-law who married into the wife's family.

You're just a fake nouveau riche, right? Living off a woman, a lie that can be easily pricked and burst!

And you have no clue about Xiao Yunna's background. I advise you to stay away from her because, frankly, you're nowhere near good enough for her."

Jiang Chen watched this self-righteous Li Bowen with amusement, his expression calm, and raised a finger:

"Please get your facts straight. First, I have absolutely no interest in Xiao Yunna, not a bit.

Second, it's not that I'm not good enough for her; she's not good for me. She, like you, is as insignificant as a speck of dust in my eyes.

Also, let me tell you, I've put up with you for a long time. Don't provoke me again, because if there is a next time, I won't mind squashing you like an ant."

With that, Jiang Chen didn't even give him another look and turned back to the hall.

Li Bowen stood there dumbfounded, staring at Jiang Chen's retreating figure with a face full of bewilderment.

What's going on?

Was I just looked down upon by this son-in-law who married into the family?

And he said Xiao Yunna isn't good enough for him? Where does he get the courage and confidence from?!

Jerk! Just wait, I will definitely crush you under my foot and show you who's really not worthy!

...

After the dance was over, Jiang Chen saw Ye Yuwan home and then drove himself back to Gong Lin's place.

Ding-a-ling!

The phone rang, and Jiang Chen glanced at it, answered via the car's Bluetooth: "Hello, Wu Feng, how are your injuries?"

Wu Feng and Sun Qiang had been injured during the fight at the hospital, and after Jiang Chen treated them, they still needed bed rest for a while before they could move around normally.

"Thank you, Mr. Jiang, my body has mostly recovered," Wu Feng's respectful voice came through the earpiece.

Jiang Chen nodded: "That's good to hear. Anything else?"

"Mr. Jiang, here's the thing. We received a notice from the Martial Alliance; they want to discuss something with you."

Startled, Jiang Chen said in surprise, "The Martial Alliance wants to see me? What do they want?"

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