Chapter 170 - Cannot Pay

Jiang Yingyue was stunned by the domineering and overwhelming kiss of Han Qingshan. It was not the first time he had acted like this, but she had thought that he would behave when they were in public. Little did she know that his self-control was always crumbling in front of her; he could never hold back.

Jiang Yingyue did not fight back. Instead, she placed her arms around his neck to hug him and allowed him full access to her mouth. She could feel his discomfort, and although she did not know why he was so urgent, she knew that she could make him feel calm again.

What had caused this sudden bout of aggressiveness was partly Zhou Yan. Although Miss Gou had thought that she was the 'future girlfriend' that he mentioned, Han Qingshan was very well aware that he was referring to Jiang Yingyue.

He was feeling upset and uncomfortable. Where did Zhou Yan's confidence come from? Why was he so sure that he could hook Jiang Yingyue?

Han Qingshan felt how obedient Jiang Yingyue was, and he slowly felt calmer. He started to relax and think it through. Jiang Yingyue had never done anything to make him believe that she would go for Zhou Yan.

Why did he not trust in her and their feelings? He believed that their relationship could not be broken that easily, so he should not be so agitated.

Thinking like this, the oppressive kiss turned gentle and lingering, before he finally withdrew, looking at the dazed and confused Jiang Yingyue in front of him.

Her long hair that reached to just above the waist, her big watery eyes that resembled the starry sky, her lips which had been kissed so hard that they had turned swollen. Everything about her was so enticing that he could hardly hold himself back, and he sighed in resignation. This woman was clearly his nemesis; she only existed to rile up his emotions.

His thumb gently caressed the plump, swollen lip, and a satisfied expression appeared in his eyes. She was so attractive right now, so elegant and bewitching that he leaned forward and pecked her lips slightly.

"Let's go," he said as he took her hand, leading her out of the corridor and back towards the banquet hall.

When they arrived, they found that most of the people had returned already. Only a few people were missing, Tan Jingyao being one of them.

What Jiang Yingyue and Han Qingshan were unaware of, was that Tan Jingyao had been dawdling while walking towards the backstage.

He was not sure if he would be able to afford the Imperial Ming Vase he had purchased. He genuinely did not know if his card would validate the payment.

The female companion he had been walking with was annoyed by his speed. She tried to hurry him towards the backstage so they could attend the banquet and mingle with the many people who were eager to enhance their businesses further.

The partner was a young miss from one of the less famous families, and she was here for the sake of mingling with the more prominent names.

Tan Jingyao was somewhat older when compared to her, and while he was a decent choice for her to use, she would rather he acted as a spare wheel for her, someone she could use when needed, but not rely on as her main goal.

Tan Jingyao was not in the mood to consider her thoughts, and he said, "Go to the banquet, I will come when I have paid for the item."

The woman was ecstatic as she nodded her head and rushed towards the banquet hall. If Tan Jingyao did not always accompany her, she would be able to find other men easier.

At this point in time, she was even starting to dream about Han Qingshan and Zhou Yan. They were both so attractive and wealthy. They were every woman's dream.

Tan Jingyao glanced coldly at her, but he had no energy to focus on her case. He entered the backstage where he tried paying for the item, only to find out he was unable to pay.

His face was red from embarrassment, and he felt humiliated. The host was also quite stunned by this and wasn't sure about how to handle this problem.

She had never before seen someone bid for something in this type of auction without being able to pay for it.

"We will have to forfeit the bid. Please invite CEO Han here and ask him if his last bid is still counted, then sell it to him at that price."

Tan Jingyao was so humiliated that he could not wait to leave. He wanted to dig a hole and hide in it, but there was no chance to do so, and he could only watch as the assistant left to fetch Han Qingshan.

Han Qingshan and Jiang Yingyue had already returned to the banquet. Jiang Yingyue was holding Han Qingshan's arm while looking elegant and refined.

The assistant came to them and whispered something into Han Qingshan's ear. He looked surprised, and then he nodded his head. Leaning towards Jiang Yingyue, he patted her head gently and said, "I will be back shortly." After making his promise, he followed the waiter back the way he came from.

When Han Qingshan left, Jiang Yingyue suddenly felt a little lost. What was she supposed to do when he was not around her? But she was not going to let it show.. She was going to make Han Qingshan proud.