Chapter 5: Borrowing Power

Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio

Zeng Lu originally wanted to coquet and complain to Fan Jin, hoping that he would coax her.

However, when she turned her head, she saw that Fan Jin was staring blankly at Liang Ran’s back with a nostalgic look in his eyes.

Zeng Lu was instantly filled with anger and sneered, “What, can’t bear to let go? Regretting it?”

Fan Jin came back to his senses and touched Zeng Lu’s head, smiling gently. “How could that be? I just didn’t expect…Liang Ran would become like this?”

Zeng Lu said coldly, “Hmph, she was always like this, relying on her good looks to get involved with men. I didn’t expect her to be able to seduce Ji Xuan. I wonder what kind of seductive tricks she used?”

“The banquet is starting soon, let’s go inside. My father is already in there.”

Fan Jin pulled Zeng Lu inside. Although they had already broken up, he still didn’t want to hear these insulting words being directed at Liang Ran.

Liang Ran didn’t have the mood to care about what the two of them were talking about behind her back. She followed Ji Xuan closely and smiled as he greeted the people who came up to him.

When everyone saw that Liang Ran was with Ji Xuan, they exclaimed in their hearts.

The Liang family’s affairs had been the talk of the town, and everyone present knew who Liang Ran was. There were also her father’s good friends who had received the phone call from Liang Ran in the morning and made an excuse to reject her.

Seeing Liang Ran beside Ji Xuan, with their intimate gestures, most people could guess their relationship.

If she could get along with Ji Xuan, it would be easy for the Liang family to make a comeback.

A few people couldn’t sit still and walked over to greet Liang Ran with a fake look of sorrow as if nothing had happened.

Liang Ran sneered in her heart but greeted them amiably.

There were still quite a few people who had not arrived, so Ji Xuan brought Liang Ran to his lounge.

As soon as they entered, he naturally withdrew his hand.

“So this is your purpose for coming to the banquet!”

Liang Ran wasn’t afraid of being seen through; it was an inevitable thing.

She hadn’t eaten much the whole day, and her stomach was throbbing. Her face was pale, and her voice was weak.

“This is only one of the reasons. Mr. Ji won’t mind if I borrow your power, right?”

Of course, Ji Xuan did not mind. When he decided to bring Liang Ran along, he had already thought of this situation.

He was only a little curious about what Liang Ran wanted to do next.

He thought she was just a vase or a rabbit that had been driven to desperation. He didn’t expect her to be such a cunning fox.

“Up to you. Just remember our initial agreement. Don’t let any other man touch you.”

“Mr. Ji, if you don’t need me for anything, can I go down first?”

Ji Xuan raised an eyebrow and teased, “What, do you want to catch up with your ex-boyfriend?”

Liang Ran was stunned for a moment, then realized he was referring to Fan Jin.

She smiled and said, “How could that be? There’s no reason to pick up the garbage once it’s thrown away.”

She was also a sharp-tongued little fox.

Ji Xuan smiled and suddenly reached out to rub her lips.

She had no makeup, and her lips were much lighter than when she had put on makeup. Ji Xuan used some force to rub her lips until they turned red before letting go.

Liang Ran pursed her lips, feeling a little tingling.

Ji Xuan’s eyes darkened. He wanted to kiss her directly, but he gave up in the end. After all, there was someone who just passed away. It was fine to put on an act in front of others, but he could endure it in private.

“So why are you in a hurry to go down?” Ji Xuan asked.

Liang Ran whispered, “I’m hungry. I haven’t had dinner yet.”

Ji Xuan was stunned for a moment. He wanted to ask her why she didn’t come after dinner, but when he thought of her family’s current situation, he felt that there was no need to ask.

“Go ahead them.”

Liang Ran responded and turned to the door. As soon as she reached for the doorknob, Ji Xuan’s voice came from behind her.

“If there’s any exciting drama, remember to wait for me to come down.”

Liang Ran’s movement paused for a moment. She suddenly felt uneasy. Would Ji Xuan know what she was going to do?

Probably not. Maybe it was just a guess.

Liang Ran didn’t dare to say anything more and went downstairs.

The banquet hall was crowded, and Liang Ran just wanted to fill her stomach first. She took a few desserts with a small tray and then went to a corner to find a table with no one and sat down to eat.

After finishing the two pieces of dessert, the burning pain in her stomach finally subsided.

“Ranran!”

Liang Ran looked up at the sound of someone calling her. When she saw who it was, her expression didn’t look too good.

“What’s the matter?” Liang Ran’s tone was cold and somewhat impatient.

Fan Jin couldn’t take it anymore. He couldn’t hide the disappointment in his eyes. “Ranran, how did you become like this?”

“Poof.” Liang Ran sneered. She put down her fork and looked at Fan Jin calmly.

“I thought Mr. Fan should have the clearest answer to this question. Why are you asking me instead?”