Chapter 95: Chapter 94: The Mystery of Her
Xiao Qimo inexplicably gave him a glance.
“Oh right, can’t scare Little Mianmian!” Ye Jinwen instantly pressed his lips tightly together and gestured an “OK” with his hands.
Anyway, this time he had made arrangements in advance to not have his credit stolen.
Just wait for the Guardian God to appear, hmm hmm…
“Little Mianmian, don’t mind us! We’re just playing around!” he earnestly explained. Anyway, Lu Mian couldn’t understand; the main thing was to not frighten her.
Lu Mian also flashed an innocent and harmless smile, stepping in alongside Xiao Qimo.
Ye Jinwen, the assistant, had accomplished his task and quietly went off to attend to other matters.
The private party wasn’t large, nor were there many formalities.
When Lu Mian and Xiao Qimo made their entrance together, their looks and attire drew the attention of everyone there. Their presence, as a pair, intimidated those who wished to approach for a conversation.
With that cool and beautiful girl there, which woman would dare approach Xiao Qimo to talk?
And with that cold and handsome man there, who wouldn’t be afraid to flirt with the pretty young lady!
The reason Lu Mian wasn’t mistaken for a boy was mainly due to her figure.
Xiao Qimo also took several glances, something indiscernible flickering in the depths of his eyes hidden behind his glasses.
Every time he saw Lu Mian, it seemed he would discover a different side of her.
There were too many mysteries about her, like a book with its cover freshly opened, tempting him to continue exploring.
He accompanied Lu Mian as they circulated the banquet hall, exchanging light greetings, and without needing to discuss it, they both paused by the window ledge of the living room.
The lighting here was dimmer, with fewer people around, and both of them preferred it this way.
“Actually, I usually don’t like attending these sorts of events,” Xiao Qimo said, holding a crystal goblet without drinking, just gently swirling the liquid, and making half-hearted conversation.
“What about tonight?” Lu Mian didn’t talk much either, occasionally chiming in.
“Today is special. Ye Jinwen and I learned that the Family Head of this household is the CEO of La Yang company, who maliciously delays paying wages. It’s a rare chance to be in his home so we came looking for evidence,” he did not hide his intentions and even tried to gauge her emotional reaction through his words.
Under the dim light, Lu Mian’s cool and defined features softened significantly. In her clear, calm eyes was an undisturbed smile.
He averted his eyes with effort.
Forget it, he hadn’t discerned anything, yet he was the one left feeling agitated and unsettled.
Just then, La Yang, the host of the party, came to offer a toast, and the servant respectfully presented a tray, bending over to hand over two glasses of red wine.
Xiao Qimo and Lu Mian each took one.
“Mr. Qimo, thank you for honoring us with your presence. This glass, I toast to both of you!”
Xiao Qimo, ever graceful, sipped the red wine with a faint smile. When he was about to take over the drink for the young lady by his side, he found she had already compliantly taken a sip herself.
She was still a student; drinking wasn’t good for her.
He took the wine glass from her hand and placed it back on the tray.
“Mr. La, please go ahead with your duties.”
“Certainly, certainly, please forgive any shortcomings in hospitality!”
After La Yang left, the refined man looked at Lu Mian with a furrowed brow.
Lu Mian stood with her hands in her pockets, occasionally tapping her toes on the floor.
One was cultured and polite; the other was wild and unruly.
“Why are you looking at me?” she suddenly laughed, her eyes curving, radiant with youthful beauty, “Hmm… It’s quite interesting that a dean would bring a student to a party and drink.”
She hit Xiao Qimo right where it hurt again.
The man dared not say anything more, simply advising her not to drink anymore, albeit in a neither gentle nor firm manner.
However, he caught a glimpse of Lu Mian’s cheeks from the corner of his eye, noticing an abnormal flush had appeared.
Could this girl possibly be…