The Outcast Heiress’s Secret Identities
Chapter 352 - Chapter 352 0352 Secret Marriage

Chapter 352: 0352 Secret Marriage Chapter 352: 0352 Secret Marriage Tonight, this place is destined to be extraordinary!

Su Ran and Ye Zhichen ignored those who wanted to come up and chat, each holding a glass of fruit wine and finding a quiet corner to observe the whole scene.

Many people were gathered in groups, with women chatting about bags, clothes, and makeup products.

Men, on the other hand, were looking for business cooperation opportunities. At the Xiao Family’s banquet, there were countless sought-after individuals.

Ye Zhichen had also come today to look for investors. Although her initial target was set on the Xiao Family, she didn’t rule out other possibilities.

She held a glass of fruit wine, glancing around with a faint look in her eyes. After a full sweep, she couldn’t help feeling somewhat disappointed.

Although the entertainment industry was one of the hottest sectors right now, the scale of Zisu made it difficult to find investors.

Ye Zhichen withdrew her gaze and lightly clinked glasses with Su Ran. At this moment, the conversation of a few women nearby clearly reached their ears.

“Did you see clearly? Are you sure it was him?”

“I saw it very clearly, it really was President Chi, ah ah ah, President Chi is so handsome, especially up close, even more handsome!”

The mention of that name excited the group of women.

Ye Zhichen’s expression subtly changed, and Su Ran paused in her drinking motion. Both of their gazes involuntarily settled on the group, with different looks in their eyes.

“What a pity, President Chi already has a fine lady by his side!”

“A fine lady? Who is it?”

“Who else could it be but Duan Xuewei!”

“Duan Xuewei? Is that the rumored first love of President Chi?”

“Who else could make President Chi cherish her so much? At such important events, President Chi would only bring her along.”

“I really envy her…”

Ye Zhichen’s complexion gradually turned pale, and Su Ran, upon hearing this, felt a touch of anger in her heart.

But the conversation of the group didn’t end there; it continued, each word like a sharp needle piercing Ye Zhichen’s heart.

“But how come I heard that President Chi is secretly married to some famed lady from within the circle? By doing this, where does he put his wife?”

The others were also shocked to hear this.

“Secretly married? Impossible, right? How come I haven’t heard anything about that?”

“Yeah, I haven’t heard of it either. Besides, what kind of existence is the Chi Family? Even if it’s a secret marriage, with President Chi’s status, how could it be concealed?”

“Rumors, perhaps? The media these days love to make up stories. How President Chi feels about his first love, everyone can see for themselves. How could he possibly be married to someone else?”

“…”

For a moment, Ye Zhichen’s expression was dazed, then it shifted to a hint of bitterness.

Indeed!

How could it be possible?

Even she herself dared not believe it.

“Zhichen…”

Seeing her, Su Ran sighed gently, her tone full of compassion.

Ye Zhichen drained her glass of fruit wine, closed her eyes tightly, and when she opened them again, they had regained their usual casual calmness.

But her voice was still a bit hoarse.

“I’m fine, Xiao Ran. Those things are not important to me. What’s most important right now is to make Zisu better and better.”

Having said this, Ye Zhichen paused for a moment, then took another glass of champagne.

Su Ran frowned slightly, “Drink a little less.”

Ye Zhichen smiled at her.

“Don’t worry, this bit of alcohol won’t knock me down. A lot of people from the industry came today, I’m going to walk around a bit.”

“Can you manage on your own?”

Ye Zhichen nodded her head and, holding her glass, turned and walked away.

Whether it was her background, temperament, or appearance, Ye Zhichen was top-notch. From her school days to her social emergence, suitors had always surrounded her.

A beautiful woman, especially a single one, is always sought after wherever she goes.

Today, Ye Zhichen was dressed in a properly fitting high society evening gown, with a simple, fashionable design, the front adorned with intricate florals that accentuated her beautifully curved silhouette, while the sheer fabric created a subtly alluring veil.

She was the epitome of elegance and nobility, the very image of a high society lady.

Shedding the greenness of her youth, she now bore the charm of a woman.

Ye Zhichen had only walked a few steps when several men approached her, striking up conversations.

Watching Ye Zhichen navigate the crowd effortlessly, Su Ran also breathed a sigh of relief; work indeed could temporarily distract from worries.

Su Ran set down her glass and walked towards one side of the banquet hall, where there was a swimming pool lined with rows of jasmine flowers.

Under the illumination of the lights, it looked colorful and pretty.

As Su Ran approached the pool, she saw two people standing by it. She hesitated for a moment, then, contemplating for two seconds, decided to turn around and leave.

The two by the pool began to argue, their exchange growing heated.

The voices had a familiar ring to them.

“Why would you do this?” The woman’s voice was frantic, filled with deep sorrow.

“I don’t understand what you’re talking about.”

The man’s voice was impatient, making the woman seem all the more unreasonable and nagging.

“You still want to deny it? I’ve heard about it; it was you who asked the director to remove my scenes. How could you treat me this way? Do you know how long I prepared for this movie!”

The man grew increasingly impatient, seemingly infuriated by the woman’s tenacity, and his words were rather rude.

“How long you prepared is none of my business. Can you blame others for your own lack of talent? You still want to break into the entertainment industry? Have you even looked at yourself? Do you have the background? The talent? The looks? You have nothing to offer; who gave you the courage?”

The woman’s face turned pale from the scorn, and even through the dim light, Su Ran could see the blood had drained from her face.

She was shaking, a mix of sadness and anger enveloping her.

After a long while.

“Yes, I don’t have anything, but I can fight on my own. What do you have? Without your family’s protection, who would even recognize you?”

The man was expected to react with chagrin; instead, he chuckled lightly upon hearing this.

“I have never denied that, but so what? Birthright is a form of strength in itself. It’s not my fault you didn’t know how to be born into a better situation, winding up in a slum. I thought being with me all these years, you’d have grown a bit, but it turns out you’re still just as pathetic – you’re an embarrassment to me…”

His tone was filled with disdain, as if associating with the person in front of him was an utterly disgraceful affair.

“Pathetic or not, at least I’m not groveling like a dog, eagerly winning favor. You didn’t seem to mind losing face then?”

Upon hearing that.

Su Ran curled her lips.

Who would have thought the seemingly docile little lamb was actually a fierce little wild cat, baring its claws?

“Oh, I seem to have forgotten. I heard you’ve found yourself a new love. Just that I wonder if your new flame knows about your past…”

“Smack–”