Chapter 4: Is Your Partner Extremely Ugly?

Hearing the familiar voice, the group surrounded by men in black suddenly looked up.

When they saw it was Shen Yi’an who had appeared, they immediately began exclaiming with nervous expressions.

“Classmate Shen Yi’an, where did you go? We almost thought you’d gotten lost!”

“Yes, next time you leave the group, you should notify us first. You had us searching for you like headless flies!”

“There won’t be a next time. Who knows when we’ll see each other again after leaving through that door.”

“Shen Yi’an, you scared us to death!”

“Shen Yi’an…”

Hearing the voices mixed with excitement, anger, and concern, Shen Yi’an, who had been let in by the men in black, smiled apologetically. “Sorry for making everyone worry!”

“I was originally going back to find you all, but I unexpectedly ran into my partner along the way.”

“When I passed by here, I heard familiar voices. I came over and discovered it was you.”

Upon hearing this, the group, who had been tense, temporarily forgot the fear brought by the men in black and began curiously asking about the partner.

“Classmate Shen Yi’an, when did you get into a relationship?”

“Exactly, we live in the same dorm and never heard you mention it.”

“Is your partner extremely ugly? Otherwise, why would you keep it hidden?”

“Me too…”

Seeing everyone’s attention diverted and their expressions gradually softening, Shen Yi’an felt it was worth forcing herself to appear before them.

As long as her classmates weren’t scared out of their wits by the men in black, that was what mattered.

Earlier, affected by the drug, she couldn’t control herself and accidentally pounced on the man in the nearby private room.

She thought she had taken advantage of the situation, but who knew that damn man not only had great stamina but also excellent… endurance.

Several times during, she couldn’t take it and wanted to stop, but each time she was pulled back.

The only reason she could stand before everyone now was because the commotion here had grown too loud.

Otherwise, she would have melted into a puddle…

Shaking her head to clear the indecent thoughts, Shen Yi’an glanced at the men in black surrounding them.

Before coming over, the man had told her that the dance hall had specialized men in black bodyguards responsible for maintaining order and safety.

All of them wore identical black uniforms and shiny leather shoes.

Their backs were straight, and their eyes were sharp.

Ordinary people wouldn’t dare easily meet their gaze.

Now that she saw them, they were exactly as the man had described—identical to his description.

Having mentally prepared herself, she faced the group with a normal expression and even felt interested in answering their curiosity and questions.

Just as she was about to say that her recently acquired partner was not only not ugly but also tall, elegant, and imposing, she was interrupted by Yin Qingqing, who emerged from the crowd.

“Yi An, don’t lie just to save face!”

“We’re good friends. Wouldn’t I know if you had a partner?”

“Stop pretending. I saw with my own eyes earlier that you entered this private room.”

“This… how did you come in from outside? You couldn’t have climbed out the window to escape and then returned the same way, could you?”

The dance hall was built on the first floor, so climbing out the window to escape was indeed a plausible excuse.

Hearing this, Shen Yi’an suppressed a cold laugh inwardly.

What a Yin Qingqing—she never realized before what a smooth talker she was.

She had truly underestimated her!

But then again, if she were really harmless, she wouldn’t have been screwed over so badly in her previous life.

Countless thoughts flashed through her mind in an instant, yet when she met Yin Qingqing’s triumphant gaze, she only revealed a look of shyness.

“Qingqing, what are you talking about? Of course I know we’re good friends!”

“But my partner… well, he has a rather aloof personality.”

“I didn’t mention it earlier because I was afraid you might feel nervous around him.”

Then she suddenly changed the subject, “By the way, when did you see me enter this private room?”

“Didn’t I tell you when we parted that I was going outside for some fresh air?”

“We only came here after I ran into my partner. Are you sure you didn’t mistake someone else for me?”

She could speak with such confidence precisely because Li Beichen had witnessed Yin Qingqing leading He Haiguang’s subordinates as they escorted her into the private room.

However, the disco lights were too flickering at that time, and the two people supporting her appeared completely normal, leading the man to mistakenly assume it was just young people helping a drunk friend and thus paid it no mind.

If she hadn’t ‘barged in,’ that scoundrel might still be lying in the private room pretending to be asleep.

But there was no need to share these details with Yin Qingqing.

Facing Shen Yi’an’s puzzled expression, Yin Qingqing instinctively averted her gaze but quickly regained her composure. “Yi An, your explanation sounds quite fabricated.”

“More than just me saw you entering the private room earlier—there were others standing nearby at the time.”

“But I can understand why you’d lie. After all, a girl’s reputation is truly important.”

“However, Yi An, we all came looking for you because we’re genuinely worried. Please don’t be afraid, alright?”

“Rest assured, no matter what happened, as long as you speak up, all of us here will definitely seek justice for you.”

From Yin Qingqing’s perspective, she had made herself perfectly clear.

If Shen Yi’an continued to evade and refuse to admit the truth, she wouldn’t hesitate to summon He Haiguang’s underlings as witnesses.

After all, they were the ones who personally escorted her into the private room—there was no denying that.

Hearing Yin Qingqing’s words, everyone present turned their attention to Shen Yi’an.

Considering they were classmates, they couldn’t possibly let themselves be fooled, could they?

Understanding their reaction, Shen Yi’an smiled at them and turned to wave at someone behind the men in black. “Beichen, could you come here for a moment?”

“My classmates would like to meet you. Would you mind making an appearance?”

Ignoring Yin Qingqing’s persistent attempts to frame her, Shen Yi’an directly called for Li Beichen to reveal himself.

As long as the man showed up, any doubts would instantly vanish.

At her call, the man who had been leaning against the corner stepped forward.

His jawline was sharp as if carved by a knife, his profile angular and distinct, with deep-set eyes.

Set against his handsome features, it inexplicably gave off an aura that made people hesitant to look directly at him.

He wore a white shirt with the sleeves rolled up to his elbows, revealing sturdy forearms.

Paired with black trousers and leather shoes, his every step was firm, his gaze sharp, his broad shoulders and narrow waist unmistakably evident.

Standing at 186 cm tall, combined with the imposing presence he naturally exuded, anyone who saw him would immediately think, ‘This man is not to be trifled with.’

Meeting Shen Yi’an’s captivated gaze, Li Beichen chuckled softly, covering his mouth with a fist. “An An, I heard your classmates want to see me?”

“Oh, uh!” Snapping back to reality, Shen Yi’an blushed and averted her eyes. “None of my classmates have met you before, so everyone’s a bit curious.”

Noticing her flustered expression, Li Beichen tactfully refrained from saying more, mainly fearing he might push her to the point of bristling like an angry cat.

After all, he had experienced it not long ago—the scratch marks on his back were still fresh.

Suppressing a faint smile at the corner of his lips, Li Beichen strode over to stand behind the men in black. “Gentlemen, please make way!”

Recognizing the boss’s nephew, the rigidly standing men in black swiftly stepped aside to clear a path.

The difference in treatment between insiders and outsiders was starkly evident.

The commotion at the private room door had grown noticeable, prompting Lin Wenxiong, who should have been guarding inside, to stride out quickly.

Upon seeing the visitor, the frost on his face instantly melted into a hearty laugh. “Young Chen, what brings you here?”

“Didn’t you say the outside was too noisy and retreat to a private room?”

At this, Li Beichen raised his eyebrows slightly. “Uncle Lin, I came to meet my fiancée’s classmates.”

Hearing this, Lin Wenxiong shot him a slightly surprised look.

Fiancée?

Since when did this young man have a fiancée? He hadn’t even heard whispers of a girlfriend, let alone a fiancée.

Going from single for over twenty years to suddenly having a fiancée—frankly, the pace seemed a bit rushed.

But no matter what crossed his mind, his words remained impeccably polite.

“Is this your fiancée?” he asked, pointing at Shen Yi’an standing to the side.

“Well, not bad—your taste is surprisingly good!”

“However, the timing isn’t ideal right now. Once things here in the private room are settled, Uncle Lin will treat you and your fiancée to a meal.”

“No need!” Li Beichen shook his head.

“I originally came to meet An’an’s classmates.”

“But it seems the situation in the private room is more urgent?”