Looking at such a calmly exquisite woman, the people present couldn’t help but think of a line in their minds.
Hands soft as tender shoots, skin smooth as cream, neck like that of a grub, teeth as bright as gourd shells, temples as delicate as moth antennas, a charming smile, enchanting eyes. Fingers slender as the roots of scallions, lips as if caressed by rouge, she moved with delicate, unrivaled grace.
Any more would be too common, any less too cold.
This woman was just perfect.
With graceful steps, she moved lightly over the vermilion threshold, under everyone’s watchful eyes, crossing the path to the dais.
Watching An Yiqing’s stunning appearance, everyone understood why Gu Yelin, Duan Tang, and Bai Yiming, three proud sons of heaven, were so captivated by her.
If it were any other man present, they would probably have the same thought.
Perhaps, only a noble emperor like Gu Yelin could match such a beautiful woman, and only dragons among men like Duan Tang and Bai Yiming would dare to be moved by her.
Glancing over the circle of guests, struck by awe, Gu Yelin couldn’t help showing a trace of displeasure, wishing he could tuck An Yiqing into his embrace and take her away right then and there.
Like a sly fox, An Zhihang watched Gu Yelin, who was looking rather jealous, and nudged him lightly with a snicker, "Lao San, my Niuniu’s charm is irresistible, huh? Tsk tsk, are you now feeling an urge to take her home and keep her all to yourself? Ah! It can’t be helped, our An family has good genes!"
An Zhiyan, Bai Yiming, and Duan Tang, who all had sharp ears, overheard An Zhihang’s comment and couldn’t help but bow their heads to stifle the laughter in their hearts.
Gu Yelin gave An Zhihang a cold look, not angry but merely dropping a cool remark.
"Tonight, Qing and I will move out to live on our own."
Gulp—! An Zhihang was startled, and his gold-rimmed glasses almost fell off the bridge of his nose.
An Zhiyan, who was drinking water, choked severely and began to cough nonstop, his face turning red. In the quiet venue, the successive coughs were particularly jarring.
An Yiqing, who was on the dais, glanced toward this commotion several times. She saw An Zhiyan coughing incessantly, An Zhihang with a dazed look, Duan Tang and Bai Yiming with uneasy expressions, and finally, her gaze fell on Gu Yelin, who sat with a calm face.
Feeling the puzzled gaze from the stage, Gu Yelin’s originally icy eyes slowly melted, his heart and vision filled only with An Yiqing.
Despite the confusion, the event had to continue. An Yiqing gathered her thoughts, smiled at the crowd below, and her pleasant voice rose.
"Thank you all for taking the time to attend Yuyuanzhai’s exhibition today. For this event, under the leadership of Manager Zhang Yuksheng, and with the tireless efforts of all the staff over more than half a month, Yuyuanzhai’s exhibition has finally met everyone!"
"In this exhibition, Yuyuanzhai has prepared fifteen types of high ice species jadeite, eight types of glass-type jadeite, and dozens of other rare jadeite pieces, including the top three jadeite pieces. A feast for the eyes awaits everyone."
No sooner had An Yiqing finished speaking than a subtle stir began to spread throughout the venue. Eight types of glass-type jadeite, the top three jadeite pieces—how much manpower and wealth had to be invested to collect so many exquisite jadeites?
People began whispering to each other, gaining a new appreciation for Yuyuanzhai’s formidable wealth.
At this moment, they didn’t know just how shocked they would be when they stepped into the exhibition hall later and saw the Glass-type Imperial Green jadeite, as large as a small artificial mountain!
With just a few words, she ignited all the guests’ enthusiasm. That was exactly An Yiqing’s intention.