Liu Qingli brought Bai Xingyi to a corner of the banquet, where several men were sitting. When they saw the two of them, they all stood up to say hello.
Bai Xingyi noticed that they were looking at her carelessly and felt a little uncomfortable. Liu Qingli saw that she wanted to escape, so she quickly pressed her hand and whispered: "Be good."
After saying that, she looked at a few people with a smile on her face, "This is my daughter, Bai Xingyi."
Liu Qingli did not introduce them without authorization, but pushed Bai Xingyi, hoping that she would come forward and talk to the young masters.
Bai Xingyi immediately understood why Liu Qingli insisted on her attending the Xiaonanshan banquet. She was using this venue to arrange a blind date for her.
The people in front of me must have said hello in advance, otherwise they wouldn't look so easy to talk to.
Bai Xingyi was disgusted and didn't want to stay for a moment, but several young masters from aristocratic families were very interested in her.
She was wearing a champagne-colored evening dress and looked particularly bright and charming. The men's eyes either stayed on her face or fell on her chest.
Quite rude.
Bai Xingyi frowned and restrained his emotions to say hello to them: "Hello."
This sentence seemed to turn on some switch, and the eyes of several young masters lit up, scrambling to express themselves.
"Hello, Miss Bai." A very gentleman-looking man said hello first, "I am Liu Sheng. My family is in the construction industry. I am currently working in my own company. If Miss Bai has any decoration needs, you can contact me."
He directly exposed his family background. Bai Xingyi didn't know how to reply. Before she could react, another person on the side immediately started to praise: "Miss Bai is so beautiful and has a nice voice."
"Given Miss Bai's conditions, there should be no shortage of suitors. Why do you want to go on a blind date?" one person asked.
Bai Xingyi remained silent. She couldn't say that she was forced. It was an accident.
Liu Qingli looked at her dull look, pinched her arm, and smiled, "Xingyi, Master Xu is asking you something, why don't you speak?"
Too dumb.
Bai Xing came back to his senses painfully and glanced at the three people in front of him, "Actually..."
Before she could say anything else, she was pulled aside by Liu Qingli.
"What did you want to say just now?! Bai Xingyi, you know why I asked you to come here today, and you know better what should be said and what should not be said. Listen to me, those families just now are in the whole Nancheng They're all in line, I've spent a lot of effort to get them to agree to meet you, please be honest and don't waste the good opportunity I created for you."
"I do not want……"
Liu Qingli taught her a lesson, but when she saw Bai Xingyi still looked unwilling, she said harshly, "If you can't catch me a rich son-in-law, don't recognize me as your mother!"
"Mom!" Bai Xingyi was shocked. She never thought that Liu Qingli would force her like this.
"If you still want to call me mom, just listen to me."
Bai Xingyi looked at her in disbelief, shook his head, and really didn't know what to say, "You know me... Anyway, don't threaten me. I still have something to do, and there is a lot of unfinished work, so I'm leaving first."
Bai Xingyi took a deep breath, suppressed the anger in her heart, said goodbye to her mother, and wanted to turn around and leave.
Seeing her like this, Liu Qingli panicked and quickly caught up with her, "Bai Xingyi! What are you doing? Do you really not want me as your mother?!"
Bai Xingyi lowered his head and pretended not to hear. When he was almost at the end of the road leading to the outside of the manor, he suddenly saw a familiar figure.
Zhan Shaoting was holding a woman's arm and talking to her with lowered eyes. He seemed to notice something. He looked up and saw Bai Xingyi without any bias.
The moment his vision hit the mountain, Bai Xingyi turned his head.
She took a deep breath and felt her heart sinking, but she still had to lie to herself, pretending not to see the gentle look in the man's eyes when he looked at his female companion, then puffed up her chest... turned a corner and returned to the banquet hall. .
When Bai Xingyi denounced her behavior in her heart, little did she know that Zhan Shaoting was watching her right now.
What tricks is that woman doing?
He glanced around and saw that the only main road under his feet was leading to the outside of the manor. He suddenly guessed something and couldn't help but laugh.
She probably wanted to leave just now, but she didn't want to cross paths with him, so she walked back again.
A trace of sarcasm flashed in Zhan Shaoting's eyes. He was so brave when he broke up with him, now who can he show to by pretending to be timid? How ridiculous!
She didn't know if it was an illusion, but Bai Xingyi always felt that the man was still looking at him, his eyes following him like a shadow, almost burning her back. At this moment, she wished she could find a place to get in.
The banquet was about to begin, and there were so many people here. Bai Xingyi wanted to find a place to hide, but before she could take action, Liu Qingli spotted her and even saw Zhan Shaoting.
She immediately dragged Bai Xingyi towards Zhan Shaoting, "Shaoting is here too? This is Miss Lin, right? She is really good-looking. Standing next to Shaoting, she is a talented and beautiful woman, so she matches her well."
Liu Qingli had a smile on her face. As a member of the Zhan family, she knew everything about Zhan Shaoting's engagement. She also knew that Lin Wanwan would probably become the young lady of the Zhan family, so she would have to fawn over her.
After she finished speaking, she secretly pinched her daughter's arm, wanting her to say hello too. Bai Xingyi felt that the scene in front of her was particularly magical.
I also find it really funny.
Her ex-boyfriend and his current girlfriend were standing in front of her, waiting for her blessings.
How dramatic it sounds.
Bai Xingyi couldn't get over the hurdle in his heart, so he called his eldest brother and Miss Lin in a low voice and lowered his head to pretend to be afraid, so as not to meet the man's gaze and see the ridicule in his eyes.
Unexpectedly, Zhan Shaoting completely ignored her, greeted Liu Qingli, and took great care of Lin Wanwan beside him: "You complained to me just now. Do your feet still hurt now? Do you want to take a rest? There are seats over there. I'll help you over."
After Zhan Shaoting finished speaking, he stretched out his arm and motioned for Lin Wanwan to hold him.
Seeing how considerate he was, Lin Wanwan smiled brightly and said, "Thank you, Brother Shaoting."
Her sweet voice fell on Bai Xingyi's ears, and for some reason, she suddenly trembled. Zhan Shaoting passed by her and his eyes fell on her thin dress, his eyes dark and difficult to distinguish.
They gradually walked away, and Bai Xingyi stood there with lowered eyes, using the night to hide the lonely expression on his face.
The wind gradually picked up, disrupting her thoughts.
On the other side, Zhan Shaoting's entrance attracted the attention of many people.
After a while, the host of the banquet, Mr. Zhou of the Zhou Group, came over, and there was a young man next to him.
Mr. Zhou walked up to Zhan Shaoting and said with a smile, "Shaoting is here. Come, let me introduce you. This is Zhou Si, the dog. He is about the same age as you, but he is no less promising than Shaoting."
