After the apology, Madam Meng and Meng Lingfinally decided to leave. They had no other choice anyway.

Yao Ran stared at their departing figures, and pride shone on her face. It seemed that clinging to Yang Mingwasn't a mistake at all. Look how quickly they all bowed down to her! Her eyes gleamed.

Old Madam Yao stared at her granddaughter, pursing her lips. It seemed that the young woman was far too blinded by power and desire that she didn't even know what she had gotten herself into. However, as this was her birthday banquet, this wasn't the right time to reprimand her. The old woman turned her attention back to Yao Rongand Jiang Wan, who were already entertaining the other guests.

While Yao Ran was admiring the fruits of her labor, Yang Mingwas trying to decide how to maximize his interest.

Although he had just reached a verbal agreement with the Head of the Meng Family, he knew that it was a matter of time before they change their minds.

Besides, if he could finally get first place in the competition with his own strength and capabilities, his status within the Yang Family would certainly rise. He might even be the candidate to become the sole Yang Patriarch. His heart skipped a beat.

Yao Ran was just like any other high school student. It would be easy for her to hand over the data he needed.

"Well, are you satisfied by your husband's performance?" His sweet voice echoed into her ear as Yang Ming leaned closer.Yao Ran froze. At first, she had thought about drugging Yang Mingso that he wouldn't leave her, but she was still—after all—a young girl. She didn't exactly know how to go about this.

Her face instantly turned red. Her porcelain face gleamed pink under the artificial light, and Yang Ming couldn't help but tilt his head. While he didn't like her, he did find her quite tolerable to look at.

"I'm satisfied, very satisfied," she stuttered.

"You're going to be an adult soon, you know," he whispered, tucking a strand of hair behind her ear. From the outside, he appeared to be quite gentle and intimate.

"Two more weeks." Yao Ran bowed her head, not daring to look up at him. The plan she had made was thrown to the back of her mind.

"As you're my wife, wouldn't you want to have a grand celebration? How about I hold one for you? That way, we can also announce our relationship officially to the world."

Yao Ran's eyes widened momentarily. This was the first time someone had been considering her feelings. Yao Yuan and Qin Manhad always treated her as some tool to show off and gain face...Ever sinceYao Tanghad appeared, their attention had already shifted somewhere else.

Just the thought of someone appearing in front of her, who had the power and influence she needed, while still willing to care for her made her heart soft.

"Yes," she said softly."Finally. You'll finally be mine." Yang Ming brushed her hair.

The fish took the bait.

Qin Man, who had been standing at the side, couldn't help but see how the two of them appeared to be so close together. The corners of her mouth twitched. While she had made her lose face, this wasn't the time to be mad at her.

"Ranran, you know that I'll be representing the Yang Family in this competition, so you know just how important this is to me," he slowly said. "I want to stand out, and I need the medicine to do so."

His eyebrows furrowed over.

Yao Ran blinked. Of course. He wanted to know the results she had.

However, once she handed it over to him, wouldn't she lose a valuable asset?

She had already failed so many times. She couldn't afford to take the risk.

"I do have some data," she slowly said. "But you know how many people I've already offended. My parents are also extremely disappointed in me. Only you...only you stood by my side." She stared up at him with watery eyes.

After all, who would refuse her then?

"Of course, I'll always treat you well."

"I believe you," she responded. "But you have to promise me three things."

"Go ahead." Yang Ming raised his eyebrows. While Yao Ranwas ambitious, she was stupid. However, he didn't mind playing around with her. After all, she wasn't that bad to look at.