"I might be beautiful, but not as beautiful as you."
Jin Lian, who seed to know Xia Zhiwei well, walked over and teased her before asking, "Where’s your sister? I haven’t seen her in three years."
Her warm and gentle voice made Ye Xiu’s heart flutter. If this woman actually tried to seduce a man, there probably isn’t a single one on earth who could resist.
"She’ll be here tonight," Xia Zhiwei said.
"That’s good. I’ve really missed her!" Jin Lian said, looking expectant. She then glanced at Ye Xiu. "Zhiwei, aren’t you going to introduce to your friend?"
"This is Ye Xiu," Xia Zhiwei said casually. Just his na was enough—no further introduction was necessary, as the entire nation knew who he was.
"The Divine Doctor?" Jin Lian was taken aback for a mont. She quickly extended her hand, her deanor and tone perfectly composed as she smiled sweetly. "Forgive my rudeness, Divine Doctor Ye. It’s a pleasure to et you. I’m Jin Lian. Your great reputation precedes you, but I’ve never had the chance to et you in person. Now that I have, I must say you’re much more handso than I imagined."
"You flatter , Ms. Pan," Ye Xiu said with a smile as he shook her hand.
Jin Lian was speechless.
PFFT!
Xia Zhiwei couldn’t help but burst out laughing. "Ye Xiu, Sister Jin Lian’s surna is Jin, not Pan."
"Ah? Oh, my apologies. It was a slip of the tongue. I hope you aren’t offended?" Ye Xiu asked, explaining quickly with an embarrassed look.
"I must say, your sense of humor has taken by surprise, Divine Doctor Ye," Jin Lian said, not seeming to mind at all. "You’re the Xuanse dicine King. I thought you would be a stern, humorless dical expert. Seeing how easygoing and witty you are makes quite happy."
"Happy?" Ye Xiu asked.
"Well, now that we’ve t, I have to seize the opportunity to befriend you. If you were a stern, humorless expert, I honestly wouldn’t know where to start," Jin Lian said with refreshing frankness, making her intentions clear.
"I’ll be waiting for you to make your move," Ye Xiu joked.
"Alright!" Jin Lian smiled. "Let’s go inside, then. Tonight’s gathering is going to be quite lively."
The Starry Sky Clubhouse was already bustling. Young masters and ladies from elite families, all dressed in lavish attire, carried themselves with an air of distinction. Tonight’s gathering wasn’t a formal dinner, but a buffet of exquisite delicacies had been prepared. At this kind of event, however, few people actually ate; that wasn’t why they were there.
When Ye Xiu, Xia Zhiwei, and Jin Lian entered, they saw all the young masters and ladies gathered in a tight circle, captivated by sothing.
"What are they doing?" Ye Xiu asked.
"Luo Qianjun is back," said Jin Lian.
"Oh?" Ye Xiu finally understood why Shen Wanqiu hadn’t made herself scarce tonight. It was because Luo Qianjun had returned. Shen Wanqiu intends to offer herself as a bargaining chip to drag the Luo Family onto the Shen Family’s sinking ship. He narrowed his eyes and sneered. Looks like I ca at the perfect ti.
"What? Are you also interested in Luo Qianjun, Divine Doctor Ye?" Jin Lian asked with a flicker of intrigue.
Ye Xiu didn’t answer. "Let’s go over and hear what they’re saying." He then walked straight toward the crowd.
Seeing this, a aningful smile touched Jin Lian’s lips. Luo Qianjun’s affection for Shen Wanqiu was no secret within the high society of Qi Yun Dao. In fact, he had publicly sworn on more than one occasion that he would marry no one but Shen Wanqiu. And Ye Xiu’s relationship with the Shen Family was even less of a secret.
It seems Ye Xiu is worried about an alliance between the Luo and Shen families, Jin Lian thought to herself. Tonight’s gathering is going to be a good show.
Ye Xiu reached the back of the crowd. Everyone was clamoring to speak with Luo Qianjun, so no one noticed his arrival.
Luo Qianjun had bold brows and large eyes set in a resolute, chiseled face. His tall fra was lean but muscular—the type that looked slim in clothes but was well-built underneath. He exuded an aura of pure masculinity. This was a true man’s man, a man of iron.
"My first day back in the country, and I get to see so many old friends. I’m truly flattered," Luo Qianjun said, chatting and joking with ease as he swirled the red wine in his glass.
He assud all these young scions and ladies were there for him, which greatly satisfied his ego. Even after being away for so many years, everyone in Qi Yun Dao’s high society still revolves around .
"Mr. Luo, are you back to visit family, or is there another reason for your return?" soone asked.
"Don’t tell you ca back for Shen Wanqiu?"
"Of course he did! Mr. Luo has been gone for three years. He was probably afraid she’d marry soone else if he waited any longer."
"Don’t you worry, Mr. Luo. Shen Wanqiu has been waiting for you. She hasn’t had another man by her side."
The young masters and ladies teased one after another, causing Shen Wanqiu, who stood beside Luo Qianjun, to put on a great show of bashfulness.
"There’s nothing to hide. I, Luo Qianjun, have always been a straight shooter," Luo Qianjun declared, looking at the shy Shen Wanqiu. "I’ve returned this ti for two reasons: to visit my family and to propose. I’m not getting any younger. It’s ti to think about settling down."
This was, for all intents and purposes, a public proposal.
Ye Xiu chuckled to himself. This proposal is no challenge at all for Luo Qianjun. Shen Wanqiu can’t wait to marry him.
"Wanqiu, I know it’s a bit abrupt to propose right after returning from a three-year absence, but you know . I simply can’t wait any longer," Luo Qianjun said in a distinctly masculine tone. "Will you marry ? If you’re not ready, I can keep waiting until the day you are."
Shen Wanqiu lowered her head, forcing her pretty face to blush a deep red as she mumbled, "We can talk about this in private. With so many people here... I wasn’t ntally prepared."
Playing hard to get. Although I’ve already agreed in my heart, I’ve rejected Luo Qianjun too many tis. If I suddenly accept now, he’ll surely doubt my sincerity. I need to play coy and wait a few days before agreeing!
"Tsk, tsk. That doesn’t sound like a ’no’ to ," soone catcalled from the crowd. "Mr. Luo, it seems your sincerity isn’t quite enough! This is a proposal, don’t tell you didn’t even bring a ring?"
Others quickly joined in the teasing.
"Diamond rings are too cliché," Luo Qianjun said with a smile. "I’m sure Wanqiu will love my proposal gift."
"What gift?" soone asked, piquing the curiosity of everyone else.
Even Shen Wanqiu couldn’t help but lift her head and look at Luo Qianjun, genuinely curious about what he would offer.
"I heard that Ye Xiu is seeking revenge against the Shen Family and that they’ve suffered considerable losses at his hands. Is that true?" Luo Qianjun asked.
At his words, the air went still.
All the young masters and ladies fell silent. The feud between Ye Xiu and the Shen Family was not sothing they dared to ddle in.
Shen Wanqiu had no idea why Luo Qianjun would bring up this matter so publicly, but she still nodded. "That’s right. The Shen Family has indeed suffered great losses because of Ye Xiu."
"My proposal gift," Luo Qianjun announced with a smile, "is to persuade Ye Xiu to give up his revenge against the Shen Family!"
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