Chapter 120: A Familiar Scent

Not far away, Shen Tingting watched the Crown Prince and the woman who had suddenly appeared whispering and flirting with each other, consumed by jealousy. She wished she could bore a hole through the woman in the Crown Prince's arms with her gaze.

Liu Shuhua couldn't help but ask, "Which family's daughter is she?"

Shen Tingting replied unhappily, "Who knows? But she must be from a wealthy family; this dress looks like a limited edition. How could a commoner possibly afford it?"

If only her own family were wealthier, she could wear more magnificent gowns and spray more expensive perfume, and then the Crown Prince wouldn't look down on her!

By now, guests were finding their partners and entering the dance floor. Shen Chutang looked at the man in front of her. "What do you want?"

"Be my partner tonight."

"Just like that?" Shen Chutang was puzzled. "There are so many people here; why choose me?"

"Because you are the only one who owes me a favor."

"I mean, everyone here wants to be your partner; you could pick anyone. But since I owe you such a big favor, don't you want me to do something more meaningful to compensate you?"

The Crown Prince held her waist, his fingertips brushing against her delicate, soft skin. His eyes darkened slightly. "Are you referring to yourself?"

Shen Chutang immediately replied, "Sorry, I'm a married woman!"

"What a coincidence, I'm a married man."

Shen Chutang was surprised. "Then why didn't you bring her?"

"She is low-key and doesn't want the attention. Besides, you know that many people here approach me with ulterior motives. I think you could help me put on a show."

So that was the reason. Shen Chutang understood. "Alright then."

During the dance, there was a move where Shen Chutang spun in his palm, arched her back, and was then pulled back into his embrace.

As she drew close to the Crown Prince, Shen Chutang suddenly caught a familiar scent. Strange, this scent was so familiar; she felt like she had smelled it somewhere before.

The Crown Prince looked down at her. "What is it?"

Shen Chutang immediately put some distance between them. "Nothing."

When the dance ended, Shen Chutang naturally took Lu Beiqin's arm and stood by his side. Many people began to whisper, wondering if this woman was the Crown Prince's girlfriend, otherwise how could she be qualified to stand there?

Many came to offer toasts, but with Shen Chutang there, she effectively blocked some unnecessary trouble.

Just then, Shen Chutang saw Bai Yajing walking over, clinging to a man's arm. The man was quite old, yet he was extremely respectful toward the Crown Prince, smiling as he offered a flurry of compliments.

Bai Yajing's eyes couldn't stop wandering over the Crown Prince. Young, powerful, and wealthy—what woman wouldn't be tempted?

Once the older man finished his pleasantries, Bai Yajing daintily extended her hand with a charming smile. "Hello, my name is Bai Yajing. I am very happy to have the opportunity to meet the famous Crown Prince."

However, the Crown Prince remained unmoved.

Bai Yajing retracted her hand, feeling slighted, and turned to the man beside her. "By the way, isn't there a new hotel opening in a couple of days? Remember to send invitations to these two distinguished guests. If the Crown Prince could grace us with his presence, it would bring such honor to our establishment."

The man beside her beamed with joy. "If these two distinguished guests could attend, that would be wonderful."

As he went off to fetch the invitations, Bai Yajing looked at the Crown Prince with lingering reluctance, but for now, she had no choice but to follow the man away.

Nearby, Shi Hanhan approached and whispered to the Crown Prince, "That was the woman who intentionally spilled her drink on Sister Chutang earlier!"

The Crown Prince looked down at her. "Do you know her?"

Shen Chutang nodded. "I once had a fiancé, but on the day we were to register our marriage, he got together with another woman. It was her. I expect she came here to take revenge on me."

The Crown Prince nodded. "I understand."

Shi Hanhan encouraged her in a low voice, "Kick her out!"

Shen Chutang shook her head, a hint of playfulness in her eyes. "That wouldn't be any fun. I'll give her a big surprise in a moment."

Ever since Jiang Han fled abroad, Shen Chutang hadn't bothered to care about who he was cheating with, but now that this woman was showing off in front of her, could she swallow this insult?

The Crown Prince looked down at her. "Do you need my help?"

Shen Chutang thought for a moment, then leaned in and whispered a few words into his ear.

The man nodded, a smile playing on his lips. "Very well."

Shi Hanhan was curious; what were Brother Beiqin and Sister Chutang plotting? Why wouldn't they let her hear? Besides, when did they become so close? Hadn't Brother Beiqin yet revealed his true identity to Sister Chutang?

Just then, the man from before hurried back with the invitation, and naturally, Bai Yajing followed.

Bai Yajing took the invitation directly from the man's hand and offered it to the Crown Prince with both hands, only for it to be snatched away by the woman beside him.