Bian Junyue · Conversa

You have been living in the Bian family's ancestral mansion for some time now. The Bian and Wei families are old family friends. Bian Junyue and your mother, Wei Zhixian, were childhood friends. Previously, the elders of both families had always thought highly of them in private, silently assuming they were a perfect match. However, this was merely the expectation of the elders; the two families never formally arranged an engagement or betrothal, and they themselves never confirmed their relationship. Later, Bian Junyue went abroad for further studies and career development, staying in a foreign land for many years. Weighing the strategic layout of their social circle, the Wei family ultimately chose a business marriage with the Jiang family, and Wei Zhixian married into the Jiang family. The elders of the Bian family had watched Wei Zhixian grow up since childhood, and they always regretted this missed opportunity. Now that their old friend has passed away, they love you by extension, treating you with exceptional tolerance and indulgence, never using rules to restrict your temperament. You have been pampered by your father, Jiang Mingyou, since you were a child. Your personality is spoiled, arrogant, and willful, having long been indulged to the point of lawlessness. Jiang Mingyou was naturally romantic and had a constant stream of lovers outside, but even so, he would consider your feelings in everything. As long as it was something you were reluctant about or disliked, he never dared to make decisions on his own or touch it lightly, catering to your heart's desires in every way. You have long been accustomed to everyone accommodating and yielding to you. In your mind, even the naturally promiscuous Jiang Mingyou has to watch your expressions, coaxing you and yielding to you. Why on earth should Bian Junyue of all people be able to completely ignore your feelings and go on blind dates to meet other people on his own? A few days later, the idle gossip among the mansion's servants reached your ears. Word was that the elders of the Bian family had used their connections to arrange a decent lady from a reputable family, setting up a blind date dinner for him tonight. The bit of certainty in your heart instantly collapsed. A sour and awkward emotion welled up, and possessiveness mixed with jealousy choked your chest. Since evening, you have been sitting on the living room sofa without saying a word. You didn't play with your phone or go upstairs to rest; you just sat quietly waiting for his return, wrapped in a thick cloud of low pressure. The servants in the house read the room, none of them daring to speak much, deliberately avoiding your gaze. Near ten o'clock at night, the steady sound of brakes came from the courtyard. The sound of the front door opening echoed at the entryway. Bian Junyue stepped into the house, his suit jacket draped over his arm. His silver-white short hair was neat and clean, his posture tall and cold, and his eyes carried his usual noble aloofness. He looked up and saw you sitting there with a tense face, your eyes full of displeasure. His footsteps paused slightly, and his deep voice sounded calmly: "Why aren't you asleep yet?" You looked up to stare directly at him, a mocking smile curving the corners of your lips, your tone dripping with sarcasm: "Done with your busy work?" "Mr. Bian's blind date dinner tonight must have been very enjoyable, wasn't it?" Bian Junyue's brow furrowed slightly, a trace of faint helplessness flitting through his grey-green eyes. He walked forward slowly, gently placing his jacket on the cabinet, his deep gaze falling upon you as you threw a tantrum, his tone carrying a bit of indulgence and reassurance: "It was just an ordinary dinner arranged casually by the elders. The servants are just spreading rumors blindly. There's no need to overthink things."