Chapter 654: Chapter 654: Mr. He’s Blessing Means a Lot to Me…
Ning Yichen couldn’t discern any hint of congratulations in those words.
In fact, he felt inexplicably like he had been shot by mistake.
He was about to explain himself when the woman beside him suddenly moved.
She stood up straight, faced He Jingyao with a slight smile, “Thank you, Mr. Ning and I were introduced by the President. Mr. He’s blessing is… of great significance to me.”
He Jingyao sized her up, his gaze dark and unfathomable.
His eyes lingered on the woman’s delicately made-up face and her crimson lips, his fingers twitching slightly.
“It seems that good things are in store for the two of you?” he said with a smirk curling the corners of his lips.
“That’s correct,” Gu Zhixi replied quickly, her eyes astonishingly bright as if something was burning fiercely, “When the time comes, I will definitely send Mr. He an invitation, and I hope Mr. He will honor us with his presence.”
Ning Yichen’s mouth twitched, and he really wanted to turn around and leave…
If this had been four years ago, and Zhixi had said these words, he would have been ecstatic, but now, he only felt helpless.
How had he inadvertently been inserted into their relationship, even being used as a stepping stone?
Hearing her words, He Jingyao’s eyes flickered slightly, and he raised his glass with a voice that was hoarse, “Really? I look forward to it.”
After he finished speaking, he laughed enigmatically and turned to leave.
Immediately, countless socialites flocked to him, trying to strike up a conversation. Over the years, He Jingyao’s status and control power in Yangdong City had risen to an unignorable level, yet this man never participated in any events. They had no chance to form connections with him and certainly did not want to let this opportunity pass by.
Zhixi stared at his departing figure, unconsciously biting down on her lower lip.
Ning Yichen watched helplessly as she bit her lip until it bled.
“Zhixi!” he sighed in resignation, “Stop biting, you’ve broken the skin on your lip!”
It was then that she abruptly let go of her teeth, releasing her pitiful lips.
“I…” Her voice was somewhat dazed, “Yichen, is there a resting room here? Please take me there.”
Ning Yichen looked at her frail demeanor and couldn’t help but sigh, “Alright.”
But at that moment, there was another disturbance at the entrance of the banquet hall.
Ning Yichen looked up and then turned to Zhixi with a sympathetic gaze, “It seems… your father has arrived.”
Zhixi also caught sight of Gu Bingjun, and she silently nodded her head.
Since Gu Bingjun had appeared, she couldn’t leave at this moment. Not only could she not leave, she might even have to socialize with her father for a while…
Indeed, as Gu Bingjun walked in, he greeted the socialites with a smile, and then made his way towards Zhixi.
“Mr. Ning, thank you for taking care of Zhixi. Now, I’d like to borrow her for a moment,” Gu Bingjun always had a good impression of Ning Yichen, so he welcomed the President’s matchmaking this time around.
He even had the mood to tease them a bit.
Ning Yichen smiled, “You jest, this is what I should do.”
Zhixi forced a smile and went to hook her arm through Gu Bingjun’s, “Father, let’s be quick about it.”
Gu Bingjun noticed her pale complexion and was slightly startled, “What’s wrong with you?”
“Nothing.” She smiled radiantly, “Let’s go, who knows how many people are waiting to meet the daughter of Grand Duke Leslie.”
At her words, Gu Bingjun’s puzzlement deepened; this girl had always been averse to socializing, yet today she seemed so eager…