Chapter 38: Engagement Party (3)
Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
In the lively engagement party.
Song Zhizhi concluded a round of socializing and saw Xin Zaozao alone in the corner.
In truth, Song Zhizhi had noticed her from the beginning. She was so low-key that it felt as if this engagement party had nothing to do with her at all, so low-key that everyone had overlooked the fact that she was the eldest daughter of the Xin family. All eyes were on Mu Cidian, whose surname was not even Xin.
Song Zhizhi sometimes felt that Xin Zaozao’s situation was quite similar to hers. Both their mothers were not by their side, and both of them were being usurped by people with malicious intentions. Therefore, she could actually sympathize with Xin Zaozao.
She decided to go over to her.
Xin Zaozao’s pupils moved, but only a little, as if nothing could trigger her emotions anymore.
She simply looked on as Song Zhizhi took the glass of champagne from her hand and said to a passing waiter, “Get me a glass of water, please.”
Then, she turned to Xin Zaozao and said, “It’s better for you to drink water.”
A faint smile crept onto Xin Zaozao’s face, “So you saw.”
Meaning, she saw her medical report.
“Don’t worry, I don’t gossip and I don’t talk too much,” Song Zhizhi told her bluntly.
“Thank you,” said Xin Zaozao in a rare moment of honesty.
“You’re going abroad, right?” asked Song Zhizhi casually.
Xin Zaozao was visibly surprised. “How do you know?”
Song Zhizhi realized she had slipped up. It was obviously something she knew from her previous life. She smiled and said, “I guessed it. I think anyone in your situation would want to get away for a break.”
“Yeah, I intend to study abroad for a period of time,” Xin Zaozao did not think much of it.
“A getaway will indeed do you good,” Song Zhizhi nodded.
Song Zhizhi did not tell her that she would not be gone for long.
“I won’t bother you anymore. I’m going over there,” Song Zhizhi smiled.
Suddenly acting too cordial with a person you were not familiar with would leave a bad impression instead.
Song Zhizhi left.
She ran into Ji Baijian who happened to be walking over from the other side.
Ji Baijian was obviously coming for her.
She did not hold back. She took Ji Baijian’s arm in hers.
Suddenly, the banquet hall darkened and the center of the stage lit up. The engagement ceremony was beginning.
Ji Baijian led Song Zhizhi to the side to watch the ceremony.
The engagement ceremony was very grand. Seeing the main characters Mu Cidian and Wu Qianyuan standing together, Song Zhizhi could not help looking in the direction of Xin Zaozao.
Ji Baijian seemed to notice Song Zhizhi’s line of sight. He nonchalantly asked, “Are you close to Xin Zaozao?” “Not really,” replied Song Zhizhi.
“Is that so?” Ji Bai appeared indifferent.
Song Zhizhi added, “If you want to rope in the Xin Group to your side, the one you should target is not Mu Cidian.”
“Hmm?” Ji Baijian frowned.
“Xin Zaozao,” remarked Song Zhizhi, “Trust me on this.”
Ji Baijian seemed to be speculating the credibility of Song Zhizhi’s words.
Song Zhizhi said no more. It was up to him whether to believe her or not.
The engagement party was not short but not too long either. After all the ceremonies were completed, a warm applause resounded. When the lights once again lit up the entire hall, Song Zhizhi could no longer see Xin Zaozao.
She thought Xin Zaozao might not feel as indifferent as she appeared on the outside.
After the party, the guests went home one after another.
The news today was dominated by the Xin family’s engagement party. The only exception was some gossips regarding Song Zhizhi. The title was “Yi Wenhan and Song Zhizhi continues their ambiguous relationship, sending each other secret glances”.
The news was accompanied by a picture of Yi Wenhan gently supporting Song Zhizhi, and a picture of her smiling sweetly at Yi Wenhan.
When the news came out, Song Zhizhi and most of the guests had yet to leave the banquet hall. It just so happened that Ji Baijian was right next to her, preparing to send her home as a gentleman.
She saw Ji Baijian’s tense face.
This guy is jealous?
Is he jealous(
Yin Qin was laughing gleefully next to them.
“Get in the car,” When Ji Baijian’s car stopped in front of them, he coldly said.
Song Zhizhi was speechless. She followed Ji Baijian onto the car.
Yin Qin climbed onto the front passenger seat and said playfully, “I’m hitching a ride.”
The truth was, he just wanted to watch the drama.
The car drove smoothly on the wide highway of Jin City.
The inside of the car was very quiet, so quiet that it was a little suffocating. Song Zhizhi took a deep breath before she asked, “Are you angry?
“No,” replied Ji Baijian coldly.
“You look angry,” said Song Zhizhi.
“You’re overthinking it, Miss Song.”
“If you’re angry, just say you’re angry. What’s the point of pretending,” Song Zhizhi pouted.
Ji Baijian’s face was cold.
Yin Qin watched the show through the rearview mirror.
“I accidentally tripped over my foot and Yi Wenhan grabbed me to stop me from falling. To express my gratitude, I smiled back. I didn’t think the media would make up a story like that,” explained Song Zhizhi, “Yin Qin, does your family’s company always take things out of context like this?”
“Don’t try and change the subject,” Yin Qin laughed, “A certain green-eyed monster is still fuming with jealousy.”
Song Zhizhi once again looked at Ji Baijian, “There’s nothing to be jealous about. The most I’ve done with Yi Wenhan is hold hands, but with you…”
“WHAT?! “Yin Qin exclaimed in shock.
Ji Baijian’s expression instantly changed.
“If you don’t want to admit it, then forget it,” Song Zhizhi looked aggrieved. “Song Zhizhi!” Ji Baijian forced out the words through gnashing teeth.
Song Zhizhi laughed inwardly.
Yin Qin’s eyes widened even more. Ji Baijian turned to Yin Qin. “Mind your own business.”
Yin Qin sat back down unhappily.
“MMMHH….” Song Zhizhi, whose mouth was covered, was resisting. Ji Baijian let Song Zhizhi go and said in a cold voice, “Behave yourself.”
“Yes, my lord husband, this concubine will be peaceful and super well-behaved,” Song Zhizhi deliberately said in a sweet voice.
Yin Qin mumbled, “So mushy, I’m going to puke.”
Song Zhizhi laughed out loud.
It was hard for her to find a sense of accomplishment from Ji Baijian, except…
in this matter..