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Shangguan Yiting did not try to evade, her dark pupils filled with a rich glow as she placed her hand in his palm. Zhu Yefeng smiled gently, using the momentum to pull her into a spin.
“Miss Shangguan dances quite well,” Zhu Yefeng whispered in her ear, genuinely praising her, his eyebrows arching just right, his gaze fixed on her, releasing a passionate flame. Even Shangguan Yiting couldn't withstand such intense eyes, her face slightly flushed; fortunately, under the lights, it wasn't too noticeable. She lowered her gaze to her toes, a long-lost smile gracing her Lip Corners.
As the song ended, he seemed reluctant to let go of Shangguan Yiting's hand.
“Hey, Mr. Zhu?” Shangguan Yiting called out.
“Oh.” Zhu Yefeng came back to his senses, releasing Shangguan Yiting, his long fingers brushing a stray hair behind her ear, his pupils slightly trembling. “It is truly my honor to dance with Miss Shangguan today. We are both twenty-four this year and should be considered peers. Please don't call me 'Mr.' anymore; just call me by my name.”
Shangguan Yiting smiled lightly, gradually pulling away from his gaze and taking a step back, her fan swaying through the air. “Even if we are the same age, we must understand the etiquette of social occasions. Since we are only meeting for the first time, it is more appropriate for us to address each other as 'Mr.' and 'Miss.'”
She turned around and noticed Cheng Mo Su's indifferent gaze scanning their direction. She smiled and said to Zhu Yefeng, “Mr. Zhu, I must excuse myself for now.”
“No, Miss Shangguan, please.” Zhu Yefeng did not say more, stepping aside to let Shangguan Yiting pass, silently watching her retreating figure as his thoughts grew increasingly profound.
Cheng Mo Su quietly observed Shangguan Yiting, who was seated beside her in a stunning Qipao. For some reason, that dazzling color looked vibrant yet tasteful on her. Just like Shangguan Yiting herself—when she was stubborn, she could be annoying and frightening; yet at times she brought an unusual sense of peace, as if being touched by her passion and calmness could help one understand many things.
“You little brat, why are you staring at me like that?” Shangguan Yiting raised her fist playfully.
“Nothing much.” Cheng Mo Su withdrew her gaze with a faint smile at her Lip Corners. “I just think you look beautiful; no wonder you’ve captivated that young master of the Zhu Family.”
“Stop talking nonsense.” Shangguan Yiting glanced toward Zhu Yefeng in the distance, feeling a sinking sensation in her heart. “If I remember correctly, your family’s relationship with the Zhu Family isn’t very good.”
Cheng Mo Su Qingqian smiled, not avoiding her question, "Yes, being in the same business circle inevitably leads to competition, and..." Water-colored Eyes rippled with memories, "the Zhu Family once wanted the lives of everyone in our family!"
"Oh?" Shangguan Yiting was startled and hurriedly asked, "What happened?"
"The Zhu Family once provided some funding to Commander Jiang Shaohao while dealing with warlords, with the condition that Commander Jiang help eliminate our Cheng Family. By chance, Shaoyi helped us survive that disaster, which allowed our Cheng Family to preserve our lives." She spoke softly; although it was a matter of life and death, she said it calmly as if it were unrelated to her.
Shangguan Yiting nodded knowingly, "But the situation is different now. Our father-in-law has gone to America and doesn't concern himself with domestic affairs. The assets you brought back have all been used to purchase military equipment. To be honest, if we want to revitalize the Shangguan Family, we still need quite a bit of funding."
"Sister means..."
"I see that this Young Master Zhu seems to have some interest in me. It could be because the Zhu Family hasn't been favored by the Jiang family, so he has turned his attention to our Shangguan Family." She reached for a transparent goblet, lightly sipping Sweet White Wine, her smile at the corners of her lips becoming more pronounced. "Although his motives are not pure, mine are even less so. If we combine forces, he can use our family's influence while we can use his money. This is such a good deal; I really want to give it a try."
Cheng Mo Su was taken aback, her Water-colored eyes showing a hint of surprise. "Sister, you don't mean you plan to marry Mr. Zhu, do you?"
Shangguan Yiting gently raised her smile, her gaze drifting towards the distant void where peach blossom trees bloomed. She counted the petals under the tree; as a breeze passed by, the man beside her quietly sketched her likeness on paper—her radiant smile, lightly furrowed brows, all captured in his strokes but not imprinted in his heart.
After all, she only loved the handsome face under that peach blossom tree and cherished the tomorrow she imagined. When all hopes shattered and tragedies unfolded, she would no longer have expectations.
For her now, marrying anyone was the same; of course, she had to choose someone who would be most beneficial for her Shangguan Family!
"Sister..." Cheng Mo Su's voice was soft and gentle but carried a hint of urgency. She knew Mo Su wanted to persuade her, but at this moment she had made up her mind. She smiled at Cheng Mo Su and stood up to walk towards Zhu Yefeng.
Her steps were slow not because she hadn't made a decision but because she was slowly gathering courage for herself. She half-closed her Eyes, knowing that once she took that step, there would be no turning back; it was time to conclude and bid farewell to the past.
"Sister." Shangguan Shaoyi suddenly blocked her path, his gaze seemingly unintentionally sweeping over Zhu Yefeng not far behind. "You must be tired tonight; I'll have Shen Deputy Officer take you home."
"I'm not tired." She furrowed her beautiful brows, her two dark pupils locking onto his, creating ripples of tension in the air.
"Then what are you planning to do?" His voice sounded cold at first, but upon closer inspection, it carried a hint of warmth.
"As you can see, I'm going to dance."
Shangguan Shaoyi smiled and extended a hand toward her. "Alright, I'll treat you."
"Xiao Lin!" She frowned deeply. "Stop joking around. You know I want to get closer to Zhu Yefeng, and he clearly wants to get closer to me as well. If our Shangguan Family and Zhu Family can form an alliance through marriage, we could gain significant support!"
"But you can't just hand your happiness over to someone you don't even know!" Shangguan Shaoyi's voice grew serious, his eyes becoming increasingly cold.
Shangguan Yiting smiled lightly, her red lips trembling slightly. "We'll get to know each other eventually; after all, we'll have decades to become familiar with one another." She brushed past Shangguan Shaoyi, raising an eyebrow. "Don't you want me to start living well? I'm interested in him and want to share my life with him. You can't stop me; otherwise, our sibling relationship will come to an end."
Shangguan Shaoyi frowned. Zhu Yefeng had clearly noticed Shangguan Yiting's approach. The corners of his lips slowly lifted into a smile as he reached out his hand to her, wrapping it around her slender waist. "Miss Shangguan, do you have something you want to say to me?"
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