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Shangguan Wangyu left the high platform, and the venue was once again filled with lively chatter. The passing maidens wore sweet smiles, and the entire scene was nothing short of spectacular.
As he wove through the crowd, Shangguan Wangyu resembled an elegant butterfly. People greeted him with nods and smiles, and he responded by raising his glass or offering a slight smile in return. Everyone merely skimmed the surface of interaction, like dragonflies touching water; despite the gentle smile on Shangguan Wangyu's face, no one dared to express too much enthusiasm.
Navigating through the sea of people, Shangguan Wangyu came to a stop before Jufeng and Vera. Those who had been watching his approach now wore expressions of understanding; after all, it was only natural for him to personally convey his congratulations to Jufeng after having offered his best wishes during such a grand occasion.
Jufeng's gaze settled on Shangguan Wangyu as he stood before him. This was their first meeting, while it was the second time for Shangguan Wangyu to see Jufeng.
"Seeing you in person, I suddenly have a feeling that you must be someone who looks particularly good in photographs," Romain remarked.
The implication of looking better in photos than in real life was not particularly friendly, especially when stated upon first meeting. It also conveyed that Jufeng had seen photographs of Shangguan Wangyu before, indicating that he had done some research on him.
Shangguan Wangyu smiled slightly and replied, "You seem more mature than you were eight years ago, and..." He turned his gaze toward Vera and continued, "It appears you've also become more charming than before."
This statement carried a wealth of information, suggesting that Shangguan Wangyu had a considerable understanding of Jufeng. Their initial exchange was charged with tension, leaving an unsettling feeling in the air.
Before their conversation could continue, a sharp sound suddenly pierced through the air from above, followed by the gradual descent of a high platform.
The descending platform captured everyone's attention, including Jufeng and his companions.
As it lowered to a certain height, two figures gradually came into view.
To many people's surprise, Jiang Xue and Wenming appeared together in sight.
As the platform descended from above, Jiang Xue and Wenming looked like celestial beings stepping down to earth, leaving countless onlookers spellbound.
It had been eight years since their last meeting. Although Liu Gulang had informed him about Jiang Xue and Wenming, seeing them in person was a completely different experience.
Jiang Xue appeared more mature than he remembered from their last encounter. Her graceful figure resembled a blooming peony, and a pair of dark jade glasses rested on her nose, adding an air of intellect to her sensuality, as if she had emerged slowly from the depths of a heavy technological dictionary like a beautiful siren.
Wenming, on the other hand, was just as he remembered. This loyal and righteous young man, who had entrusted his heart to Xue after she helped him with his uremia treatment, still wore a calm expression that seemed as steady as the sea. His eyes held a depth that was both dark like the starry sky and bright like the moonlight, drawing people in and making it hard to look away.
Jufeng’s feelings began to shift subtly with Vera’s reappearance. The heart that had lain dormant for eight years started to awaken, surfacing from the depths of emotional stillness.
Though his days with Chen Tan Hua were filled with smiles and playful teasing, which seemed to lean towards the frivolous, it felt as if their personalities had swapped. Yet when Chen Tan Hua was deeply enamored with Wu Yi, how could Jufeng not feel a twinge of contemplation? A man with a past story could hardly avoid being stirred by memories.
In summary, throughout Jufeng’s journey, his emotions transformed continuously. They peaked with Vera’s arrival and reached a final point when Jiang Xue and Wenming appeared.
A smile gradually spread across Jufeng’s face as he watched the two-meter-high platform descend slowly, and he saw the celestial couple approaching him, raising his eyebrows slightly.
The crowd’s gaze naturally shifted along with the sudden appearance of the two individuals. They were no strangers to Jiang Xue and Wenming; one was a rare scientific talent from Huankezhao, the youngest Crimson-Level Researcher, while the other had rapidly ascended from being a novice Mecha pilot to a Red-Class Mecha Pilot, currently serving as an experimental pilot for Huankezhao. However, what made everyone envious wasn’t just their remarkable talents; it was their status as a true celestial couple. They had even served as image ambassadors for Huankezhao, making them the dream partners for countless men and women.
But what surprised everyone was that although they approached Shangguan Wangyu, their first words were not directed at him.
“Brother Jufeng!”
Jiang Xue and Wenming stepped in front of Jufeng, looking at him.
Jufeng smiled slightly, patting Wenming on the shoulder. He shared a deep gaze with him before turning his attention to Jiang Xue. “Thank you for your hard work over these eight years.”
Jiang Xue shook her head, her gaze inadvertently drifting towards Vera, who wore a floor-length gown beside Jufeng. With mixed emotions, she replied, “It’s been tough for you too, Eight Years.”
Among Sister Five, aside from Lu Qijia, no one else shared a deeper bond with Jufeng than Jiang Xue. They were alumni from Huan City University. To pursue Lu Qijia, Jufeng had often sought information about her from Jiang Xue, even offering rewards from Huankezhao’s Second-Grade Knife. Thus, Jiang Xue could empathize deeply with the feelings between Jufeng and Lu Qijia. Although she hadn’t been present at the scene of the heartbreaking events at the First People's Hospital of Huan City eight years ago, she could imagine that it must have been an unforgettable Waterloo moment for Jufeng.
So, in a thousand words, it all comes down to one: during these Eight Years, many have suffered, but the one who has endured the most is undoubtedly Jufeng.
Jufeng shook his head, his response strikingly similar to Jiang Xue's earlier words.
It had been eight years since they last met, and the three of them should have had much more to say. However, the current situation was not suitable for conversation—not only because there were too many eyes upon them, but also because Jufeng was accompanied by an outsider, Shangguan Wangyu.
Jiang Xue turned her gaze toward Shangguan Wangyu and asked calmly, "Boss, this will be the last time I call you that. Once we step out of this door, we may become enemies. Over the years, I have appreciated your care, and of course, Ming and I have made considerable contributions to Huankezhao. It’s impossible to measure who owes whom; let’s consider it even. But in tonight's confrontation, I will give it my all."
Jiang Xue spoke with confidence and poise, showing no hint of fear even when addressing someone she considered an enemy.
Those nearby could hear Jiang Xue's words, and their expressions turned to shock. Clearly, Shangguan Wangyu and Jiang Xue were supposed to share a close superior-subordinate relationship, yet Jiang Xue's tone conveyed something entirely different.
(To be continued)
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