Chapter 714: Chapter 715: Genuinely Think This Woman is Beautiful
The girl only paused for a moment.
Then she straightened her posture.
Then she uttered a phrase in her somewhat faulty Chinese, “Thank you.”
Her eyes were constantly on Li Zhiqian’s face, revealing her undisguised enthusiasm and intense interest.
Behind her, the swarm of nannies and servants hurried to catch up.
Their faces full of worry and concern, as if afraid something had happened to her.
Xia Yangyang thought for a moment.
She was able to guess the identity of this young girl.
No doubt, she must be Miss Anna, the only daughter of Earl Alexander.
Today, they were all here to attend the coming-of-age party for Miss Anna.
The nannies trailed after Anna, trying to speak to her, but Anna was more focused on Li Zhiqian.
She was trying to communicate with Li Zhiqian in her broken Chinese.
Li Zhiqian remained his warm and polite self.
He wanted to leave, but was detained by Miss Anna.
Miss Anna was exceptionally lively and playful, as bright as the morning sun.
Though Li Zhiqian always had a faint smile on his face, he was reserved and seemed deep and inscrutable, thus keeping people at a distance.
Xia Yangyang watched as, for the first time, a girl frustrated Li Zhiqian to the point of furrowing his brows.
If it were anyone else, Li Zhiqian probably would have used force to break free already.
Unfortunately, she was of noble descent and he could not offend her.
Xia Yangyang realized that Gu Qichen would not be able to escape soon.
She turned around, planning to go to the food section to get something to eat.
Xia Yangyang picked up a small pastry and took a few bites.
Left alone for a moment, a few men came up and invited her to dance.
But she politely declined them all.
Xia Yangyang decided to find a quiet place before the party started.
Right behind her was a glass door that led to a swimming pool and garden.
There were a few guests leisurely strolling and chatting in the garden, each holding a glass of champagne.
Xia Yangyang decided to step outside as well.
Her heels seemed to be somewhat uncomfortable today.
Xia Yangyang had not walked very far before feeling a slight ache in her ankle.
So, she sat down on a marble step.
“Shoes that do not fit only end up causing blisters.” A chilly voice echoed from behind her.
Xia Yangyang’s back stiffened instinctively in response.
Because Xia Yangyang knew the person approaching her was Gu Qichen.
Xia Yangyang stood up and turned around, flashing a smile: “Shoes may cause blisters, but that’s only because I don’t wear them much. It’ll be better once I wear them more often, don’t you think?”
Xia Yangyang knew what Gu Qichen meant.
Gu Qichen was not really talking about the shoes, but implying that Xia Yangyang should not be present in such an occasion.
Because it was not for someone like her, so showing up would only result in embarrassment.
But does that make him any more suitable to bring a beautiful woman to such an event?
Gu Qichen’s gaze fell upon Xia Yangyang.
To be honest, Xia Yangyang looked unparalleled in her beauty today.
She was wearing a long, fiery red dress, captivating and brilliant, vibrant yet also displaying a hint of seduction.
Her figure was impeccable, and her unusually exquisite makeup was a perfect mix of cold and hot.
She was like a rose blooming atop a glacier.
When Gu Qichen first set eyes on Xia Yangyang, he barely recognized her.
He simply thought that this woman was extremely beautiful.
Gu Qichen didn’t respond to Xia Yangyang’s question: “How come you are here?”
“Whatever reason brought you here, that’s the reason I am here.”
Xia Yangyang subconsciously touched her bracelet: “If I knew you would be here today, I may not have come.”