Ji Wei felt a sweet sensation ripple through her heart. She continued, "Oh right, earlier when we were upstairs, you mentioned Miss Qin, who’s pursuing Second Young Master Xi, also showed up. Was that your arrangement as well?"
Mo Qian nodded, "Mm."
"Isn’t Miss Qin abroad? Why did she suddenly return?"
"I had Chen Ke call her two days in advance."
Mo Qian explained while his large hand gently caressed the delicate, soft back of her hand. "Old Xi is getting on in years; it’s time for him to settle down."
Though Mo Qian often teased Xi Nanfeng about his single status, Ji Wei thought he still cared deeply about his lifelong happiness.
"But how can you be so sure Miss Qin is suitable for Second Young Master Xi?" Ji Wei asked, a little puzzled.
The feelings between men and women are truly the most enigmatic of all.
"I’m simply drawing the connection; whatever comes of it is beyond my control." Mo Qian’s deep, ocean-like eyes rested on her. "The only thing I can guarantee is that my heart, loving you, will never change."
As he spoke, the man suddenly took hold of her small hand and slowly placed it against his chest, where his heart beat.
Ji Wei’s heart skipped a beat in shock.
Click, click, click — the skill level of this romance guy was on a whole new level. She had no defense against it — what was she going to do?
The two stood at the edge of the crowd near the dance floor. The spotlight illuminated the center of the dance floor, leaving the surrounding areas much dimmer. Because of this, Jin Xuan’er, who stood at the very front of the crowd, didn’t notice that Ji Wei had already come downstairs.
Jin Xuan’er’s eyes were glued on Ye Cheng a few meters away.
Tonight, Ye Cheng wore a black suit that accentuated the flawless contours of his wickedly handsome face. His thin lips pressed together in an aloof way, giving him an air of restraint that only heightened Jin Xuan’er’s desire to conquer him.
For now, she wasn’t in a hurry to release Ji Wei’s humiliating video. After all, for her, getting closer to Ye Cheng was the top priority.
Anyway, that "Miss Ji" was locked upstairs, likely being "bullied" by Huo Yan by now. To ensure things went as planned, she had even spiked Huo Yan’s drink with a dose of aphrodisiacs.
Feeling pleased with herself, Jin Xuan’er adjusted her bright red gown and then confidently raised her head high. She strutted forward, swaying her hips seductively, heading toward Ye Cheng.
But before she could reach him, a tall, burly man in black suddenly appeared and blocked her way.
"What are you doing? Move!"
Jin Xuan’er looked at the man in black before her, baffled. What did her approaching Ye Cheng have to do with him?
Jin Xuan’er’s voice was sharp. As a well-known actress, she quickly drew the attention of nearby guests, who looked her way.
Strangely though, despite seeing Jin Xuan’er being blocked by the men in black, none of the onlookers dared to step forward to help.
Even the men who liked her visibly hesitated, shrinking back nervously, afraid to intervene.
Everyone seemed to be afraid of something.
From the peculiar expressions of the guests, Jin Xuan’er began to sense something. Whipping around, she found herself face-to-face with a middle-aged man who had somehow appeared behind her.
His deep-set eyes radiated sharpness, carrying the ruthless edge of someone who had long maneuvered through both lawful and criminal worlds. He exuded a chilling aura that felt like venomous fangs grazing her spine, making her shudder uncontrollably.
The underworld kingpin, Lu Shanhu — Brother Hu!
At just a glance, Jin Xuan’er couldn’t suppress her trembling. Her legs grew so weak she nearly collapsed on the spot.