They treated me like a dog for a year.

So, facing Sun Jingcheng's inquiry, Wang Shaojun shook his head decisively. "No, I don't know her."

After saying that, he turned to look at Chen Yanxi with cold eyes and said expressionlessly, "If you're looking for a shield, please find someone else."

Seeing his hesitation-free rejection, Chen Yanxi was instantly exasperated. You actually rejected a great beauty like me?

"You... how can you be like this? Are you even a man? What's wrong with helping me out? It's not like you'd lose a piece of flesh."

Hearing this, Wang Shaojun almost laughed in anger. Sometimes he couldn't help but feel that some people had confidence that came out of nowhere.

It was as if she thought the whole world should revolve around her. He wasn't afraid of Sun Jingcheng, so he'd be fine even if he helped, but what if it were someone else?

You could just pat your butt and leave, but the other party's anger would all fall on me.

Therefore, it's very simple for a woman to destroy a man, especially a simple-minded one.

What he didn't expect, however, was that Sun Jingcheng could actually hold back, unlike the brainless Chen Gongdan.

"Xiao Xi, look at you. How can you just pick anyone to be your boyfriend? Brother, I'm sorry for the trouble."

But just as he finished speaking, to Wang Shaojun's complete surprise, Chen Yanxi not only didn't let go, but instead held him tighter and even kissed him on the cheek.

With a charming look, she said, "Handsome, you say I'm not your girlfriend? Well, I am now. From today on, I'm going to be your girlfriend. Oh, by the way, I'm the Eldest Miss of the Chen Family. Don't worry, you won't lose out."

Wang Shaojun ignored her and instead looked at Sun Jingcheng. "No, looking at your clothes and temperament, you don't seem like an ordinary Second-Generation Heir. Have you never had anything good? You even want this kind?"

As soon as these words were spoken, Chen Yanxi's hair stood on end, and she said with a face full of anger, "What did you say?"

"Heh, did I say something wrong? I already said I'm not your boyfriend, yet you still cling to me. If you're really that starved, go out and find some food."

These words nearly killed her with anger. Rage surged in her heart and malice sprouted from her gut; she raised her hand to give Wang Shaojun a slap.

Who was she? The Eldest Miss of the Chen Family. Even Sun Jingcheng, this Young Master of the Sun Family, was as humble as a dog before her.

This guy who came out of nowhere actually dared to speak to her like that.

But before her slap could land, she was stopped by Butler Wei. Butler Wei grabbed her wrist and gave it a push; Chen Yanxi lost her balance and fell to the ground.

The onlookers around them were shocked to see this scene.

"It's over. Who is this young man? He actually dares to treat the Eldest Miss of the Chen Family like this in front of Young Master Sun. Young Master Sun definitely won't let him off."

"I don't know. He looks quite young. I wonder which family's Second-Generation Heir he is."

"This person looks a bit familiar, but I can't recall it for a moment. It seems like I've seen him somewhere before."

"By the way, isn't the Eldest Miss of the Chen Family an ice-cold beauty? Why did I just see her take the initiative to kiss a strange man? Could her previous coldness have been an act?"

"Oh~ I see. She's not rejecting Young Master Sun; she's playing hard to get."

The discussions of the people around her made Chen Yanxi's expression become unnatural. That's right, they were correct. The Sun Family was powerful, and Sun Jingcheng was the Eldest Young Master of the Sun Family. How could she possibly reject his pursuit?

But she couldn't agree too quickly, because she knew very well that things obtained too easily wouldn't be cherished.

According to the plan, she should have agreed to be with Sun Jingcheng half a year ago, but she found that she could ask for more, even making Sun Jingcheng obey her every word.

So she had been pulling him along until now, occasionally giving him a little sweetness in between.

In her heart, this was training Sun Jingcheng, training him to be her dog, which gave her a great sense of achievement.

Today's scene was also part of her plan. By finding someone to act as a shield, with Sun Jingcheng's temper, he would definitely clash with her chosen shield.

Then Sun Jingcheng would cause a scene at the Auction site, letting everyone know her status in his heart.

That way, no matter what she asked Sun Jingcheng to do in the future, others wouldn't think anything of it.

But who would have thought that the plan didn't go according to her ideas? Sun Jingcheng actually didn't get angry, which made her a bit disappointed.

Now, hearing the discussions around her, she became even more afraid—afraid that Sun Jingcheng would suddenly wake up after hearing those words.

Thinking of this, she quickly said, "Sun Jingcheng, didn't you say you liked me? I've been hit, so what are you still standing there for? As long as you help me vent my anger, I can consider becoming your girlfriend."

In Chen Yanxi's view, upon hearing what she said, the other party would definitely vent her anger immediately and then squat by her side like a licking dog to care for her.

However, Sun Jingcheng did not act without hesitation as he had in the past. He had also heard the discussions around him, combined with everything Chen Yanxi had just done.

In his heart, Chen Yanxi's image was that of an ice-cold goddess, always maintaining a "strangers keep away" appearance.

Yet she actually took the initiative to kiss a strange man. This couldn't help but make him recall the scenes that had occurred over the past year.

Every time he expressed his love, she would reject him, but then give him hope afterward, repeating this for an entire year.

He had actually been toyed with by this woman for a year. He, Sun Jingcheng, had been played by a woman for a year.

At this moment, the way he looked at Chen Yanxi changed.

And Chen Yanxi saw this change, her heart skipping a beat.

Oh no, it seems the plan has backfired!

Thinking of this, she turned her head and looked at Wang Shaojun, who acted as if nothing had happened, with a face full of resentment.

She thought: If it weren't for him, my plan would have been perfectly completed by now. Damn it, why didn't you help me?

If Wang Shaojun knew what she was thinking, he would definitely not be able to resist giving her a few slaps.

How can you be so thick-skinned? Who the hell do you think you are, asking why I didn't help you?

Just then, a deep voice came from outside. "I'd like to see who dares to bully my daughter."

"This is... Chen Zhenghong has arrived."

"That young man is probably in trouble. Chen Zhenghong treats his daughter like a precious treasure."

"That's not for sure. Look at Young Master Sun's current expression; he probably figured it out."

"Tsk tsk tsk, there's going to be a good show now."

"Interesting. Is this a warm-up act before the Auction? I like it."

"Buddy, don't get too into character. Are you the protagonist or the villain? 'Interesting'—is that something you should be saying?"

On the other hand, Butler Wei, standing behind Wang Shaojun, saw the situation and said in a low voice, "Young Master, should I..."

Before he could finish, Wang Shaojun raised his hand and interrupted him. "No need. I suspect someone wants to deal with her more than I do right now. Just be a bystander. Also, I want the information on the Sun Family."

"Yes, Young Master! I'll have someone look into it right away."