The city at night seems to be covered by a layer of light mist, and the moonlight shines through the clouds on the streets, forming mottled light and shadow. The outlines of high-rise buildings are looming in the morning light, like dreamy silhouettes.
The breeze blew by, bringing with it a hint of coolness, a faint fragrance of flowers and fresh air. The dark sky was dotted with stars and no clouds could be seen. Everything seemed so quiet and peaceful.
The street lights on both sides of the street are like a long winding dragon, leading the pace of the night. The windows of high-rise buildings reveal a warm yellow light, which complements the stars in the night sky.
The city is lively at night. Under the neon lights, pedestrians are hurrying, chatting and laughing in groups, or alone immersed in the sea of mobile phones. The melodious music from the small shops on the roadside adds a bit of romance to the night.
The air is filled with the faint smell of human fireworks, which is the aroma of food wafting from street food stalls, making people unable to help but stop. The night wind, with a hint of coolness, gently blew over the cheeks, taking away the fatigue of the day.
Different from daily life and ordinary scenes with great fireworks, everything at this private banquet tonight seemed extremely luxurious and rich.
Gorgeous decorations and bright lights complement each other, creating an atmosphere of ultimate luxury. In the banquet hall, the magnificent chandeliers lit up the entire space like stars. Expensive oil paintings hang on the walls, each one priceless. The carefully selected furniture is engraved with delicate patterns, showing an unparalleled level of craftsmanship.
The guests wore a variety of expensive dresses, and their elegant conversation and decent behavior showed their aristocratic temperament. The waiters wear uniforms and behave respectfully. They move among the crowd quietly and provide attentive service to the guests at any time.
In the center of the banquet, under a huge crystal chandelier, there was a long dining table. The table was covered with an exquisite lace tablecloth, and a variety of delicacies were placed on it. Fresh lobster, plump foie gras, attractive steaks, and exotic dishes that you can’t even name, every dish is as exquisite as a work of art. The air is filled with the faint smell of perfume and wine, which is intoxicating.
In this luxurious and luxurious environment, music flowed gently, and the melodious melody added a bit of romance and elegance to the entire banquet. The luxury of a wealthy banquet is not only reflected in material things, but also in the leisurely temperament and inherent nobility.
Qiao Yunshu stood under the bright lights in an elegant and decent dress, holding a glass of champagne in her hand.
Wearing an elegant evening gown, she seemed to be the brightest star in the night sky.
The lavender dress was light and elegant, perfectly framing her graceful figure. The V-neck design just shows off her elegant neck line, and her slender waist is even more stunning. The skirt swayed gently with her steps, like a blooming violet.
Her long hair hangs naturally on her shoulders, and a few strands of hair flutter gently on her face, adding a bit of charm. A pair of delicate earrings shimmered softly with her movements, matching her bright eyes.
Under the light, her skin was as clear as porcelain. Qiao Yunshu stood there elegantly, like a noble princess, so radiant that people couldn't take their eyes away.
Even though she was not standing in the center of the banquet hall, she still attracted the attention of many people, making them look sideways.
This banquet was the birthday banquet of a powerful old man in the wealthy circle of city A. Almost everyone in the wealthy circle came to support them. Firstly, they hoped to make friends with the host, but they also regarded this birthday banquet as a In social situations, making friends with more people will help your career and company.
The host of the birthday banquet and Mrs. Li were old acquaintances, so everyone from the Li family came, including Li Hanting.
Originally, Li's mother wanted Qiao Yunshu to come with them, saying that although she and Li Hanting were not completely together yet, they were already in love and there was not much difference.
But Qiao Yunshu still refused. She thought of waiting until everything was settled before revealing her relationship with Li Hanting. Although she could vaguely feel that Li Hanting's attitude towards her was very gentle, not as cold and stiff as before, but She still wanted to hear him express his feelings seriously, and didn't want to be so perfunctory.
So she came to this banquet by herself. Her Yunji Pastry became the supplier of pastries for this banquet, and it was considered a cooperative relationship with the host of the banquet. The invitation letter to the banquet was also given by the host of the banquet, which was very logical.
Qiao Yunshu still likes the feeling of being able to do everything on her own when she is away from home. After all, the terms "Mrs. Li" and "Boss Qiao" sound more pleasant to the ears.
At this moment, Li Hanting was in the center of the banquet, talking to the host of the banquet.
Wearing a black suit, he stood tall and tall like a pine tree in the banquet. His tie is dark blue, which contrasts sharply with the black suit, making him look even more extraordinary. His shirt was pure white, clean and tidy, without a trace of wrinkles. His hands were slender and strong. He held the goblet and shook it gently twice. It was obviously an ordinary action, but when he performed it, it gave him a chic and suave look.
His eyes were deep and sharp, as if he could see into people's hearts. His face was chiseled, and every line seemed to have been carefully carved. Under the light, his skin showed a healthy wheat color, and his whole person exuded a unique masculine charm. His presence was the brightest focus at the banquet, attracting everyone's attention.
As if he felt Qiao Yunshu's gaze, the man who was originally facing her with most of his body suddenly turned around and looked in her direction very accurately.
Their eyes met in the air, as if electricity passed through the air, instantly igniting the entire banquet hall.
Qiao Yunshu's heart tightened, and she lowered her eyes in a panic, not daring to look at him again. She could feel Li Hanting's gaze like a sharp sword, piercing directly into her heart, as if he wanted to find out what was going on in her mind.
There was a complex emotion in his eyes, as if there was doubt, inquiry, and a hint of imperceptible tenderness. Qiao Yunshu knew that in his eyes, she was like a caught deer with nowhere to escape. She held the wine glass in her hand tightly, her fingertips trembling slightly from nervousness. At this moment, time seemed to have frozen, and the noise in the entire banquet hall disappeared, leaving only the inexplicable ambiguity between the two of them.
Qiao Yunshu's heart was filled with ripples, but her face remained calm and she lowered her head pretending to be calm.
But her look like a frightened little rabbit was full of holes in Li Hanting's eyes. His eyes were incredibly soft, as if they could drip water, and there was an undetectable smile on the corners of his lips.
The old man who was talking to him noticed his confusion, "Mr. Li, what's wrong with you?"
Li Hanting came to his senses and said quietly, "It's okay."
The old man thought to himself, it doesn't look like nothing is wrong, otherwise how could Mr. Li, who was usually cold and ruthless, suddenly show such a gentle smile.
Qiao Yunshu walked around and checked whether there was anything wrong with the pastries on each table.
"Yun Shu." Just then someone called her name.
Qiao Yunshu looked back and saw that it was Chi Yu who he hadn't seen for a long time.
Chi Yu was wearing a white suit, as if he was a breath of fresh air at the banquet, as gentle as jade.
His face was delicate and gentle, as if it were a beautiful jade that had accumulated over time, exuding a faint soft light. His eyes are deep and bright, as if they contain endless stories and tenderness. There is always a smile on his lips, which makes people feel kind and warm. His fingers were long and strong, and every movement revealed elegance and calmness.
Chi Yu's appearance surprised her a little, "Long time no see."
Chi Yu had been pursuing her for a while before, and then he went abroad on a business trip and stayed there temporarily for a few months. According to Jiang Tang, he met his ex-wife abroad and accidentally discovered that his ex-wife was cheating on her. That incident was a misunderstanding. The two resolved the misunderstanding. Now the relationship has eased a lot and is in the ambiguous period.
But no matter what, Qiao Yunshu and Chi Yu were still friends, and it was normal for them to say hello when they met at the banquet.
The two of them no longer had many ambiguous topics. Most of them revolved around each other's careers and recent current situations. They were more like chatting between friends.
But little did he know that this scene had changed in Li Hanting's eyes.
Li Hanting watched the interaction between Qiao Yunshu and Chi Yu, and jealousy began to surge in his heart. He admitted that he was attracted to this woman, and not just ordinary ones.
He had always thought that he was a calm and self-possessed person, but now he found that he could not remain calm at all when faced with Qiao Yunshu's closeness to other men. He could clearly hear every word, every laugh, and every eye contact between Qiao Yunshu and Chi Yu. His heart felt sore and painful as if he had been pricked by a needle.
He wanted to walk over, pull Qiao Yunshu to his side, and declare his sovereignty. But his pride and self-esteem stopped him, leaving him to stand there and watch Qiao Yunshu and Chi Yu chatting animatedly. His hands clenched and unclenched, unclenched and clenched again. The inner struggle and jealousy made him almost unable to control himself.
The self-control he was proud of seemed so fragile at this moment. The scene of Qiao Yunshu and Chi Yu having a happy conversation kept replaying in his mind, and an indescribable bitterness surged in his heart.
He admitted that he was attracted to this woman. From the first time she appeared in his sight, that gentle yet tough figure was something he couldn't forget. Her smile, her words, and even her inadvertent movements became indelible traces in his heart.
But at this moment, watching her interaction with Chi Yu, Li Hanting truly understood what heartache felt like. His heart seemed to be held tightly by an invisible hand and he couldn't breathe. In his eyes, there was only the scene of Qiao Yunshu and Chi Yu talking, as if the whole world had disappeared and only the two of them were left.
Obviously he and Qiao Yunshu should be the closest people, but the problem is that he has forgotten the memories between them. So many warm and harmonious moments have been forgotten by her, so much so that he doesn't even know the relationship between him and Qiao Yunshu now. How close was the relationship between the man she had been chatting with and how close she was.
Li Hanting barely suppressed the sourness in his heart and strode over, "Yun Shu."
Qiao Yunshu, who was talking to Chi Yu, turned around and said, "Why are you here? Aren't you chatting with Mr. Zhang?"
Li Hanting thought to himself, how could he still continue talking at this time? He must first come to her to show that their relationship was extraordinary.
But it was naturally impossible for him to say these words. The hand hanging by his side hugged her shoulders very naturally, "We've finished chatting. Let's see you."
His movement was equivalent to directly trapping Qiao Yunshu in his arms.
Qiao Yunshu was startled by Li Hanting's sudden hug. Why did Li Hanting have a fit today? Or took the wrong medicine? Why did he suddenly and inexplicably hug her in public?
When she raised her head, she originally wanted to ask him what he was doing, but when she raised her head, she met a pair of eyes that were like a deep pool.
Qiao Yunshu felt that Li Hanting's eyes were like a bottomless pool, attracting her gaze. His eyes are deep and seem to hide endless stories and emotions, making people want to find out. At this moment, Qiao Yunshu seemed to be attracted by his eyes, completely forgetting everything around him, and only felt that his heartbeat was speeding up, as if it was about to jump out of his chest. There was an indescribable charm in Li Hanting's eyes, as if he could suck her in and make her unable to extricate herself. His eyes were full of tenderness and affection, which caused a strong throbbing in Qiao Yunshu's heart.
She looked into his deep eyes, and there was a ripple in her heart. At this moment, everything around her seemed to be still, except for the scene of Li Hanting and her hugging each other tightly. Her heartbeat accelerated slightly, but it was more out of confusion.
Li Hanting's breath lingered in her ears, and his broad and strong palms brought her an unprecedented sense of security. Qiao Yunshu's cheeks were slightly red, and she stretched out her hand to push him gently, "Are there so many people?"
Li Hanting glanced at Chi Yu casually and comforted her, "It's okay, no one is looking at us."
It seems like no one is paying attention to them, but that's not the case.
Li Hanting's status means that no matter where he goes, he will receive attention from the people around him. Naturally, in the banquet hall, everyone cannot observe him blatantly, but can only do so secretly.
Now on the surface, all the guests were doing their own things, but in fact many people's eyes had fallen on him and Qiao Yunshu.
There are also many people who gossip about them by making eye contact or pretending to be talking about business.
"What's going on? Aren't Qiao Yunshu and Mr. Li divorced? Are they getting back together?"
