"Excuse me, I already have a dance partner."
Song Xi politely refused the man, who then left dejectedly.
Lou Yuming withdrew his gaze with satisfaction and shot Anna a cold glance, "Indeed, more popular than you."
Although he was usually aloof, he rarely spoke to himself in such a cutting way.
Anna's face darkened, deeply struck, her eyes fixed on Song Xi filled with hostility.
Meanwhile, on the second floor.
Ye Tian hadn't dressed so formally in a long time; he felt a bit uncomfortable, tugging at the bowtie around his neck.
Seeing this, Ye Hai reprimanded him, "What are you doing? No manners at all!"
Ye Tian pouted in grievance, "Then I'll go down and greet my elder brother and sister-in-law."
"Wait."
Ye Hai stopped him, "We'll talk about it later."
Ye Tian had been very well protected by his family since childhood.
Outsiders knew only that the Ye family had three children, but who the youngest was, or what he looked like, was unknown to anyone.
Ye Tian said, "Then why did you call me back..."
Ye Hai glared at him, "What, I called you back incorrectly?"
Ye Tian immediately caved, "No, no. Second Brother, I've grown up. Can you stop treating me the way you did when you were in the army?"
Ye Hai snorted, "A stinking brat who still smells of milk, daring to say you've grown up? You ran away from home without a word, went out to forge your own path, and achieved nothing. You're truly a disgrace to our Ye family!"
Ye Tian lowered his head, like an ostrich being scolded.
His peripheral vision suddenly caught sight of a beautiful figure, and his eyes lit up.
Sister Xi!?
Song Xi began to regret her decision. She really had nothing better to do than come here for a bit of money. Being ignored and insulted was one thing, but she couldn't even leave!
When would this ordeal end!
More importantly, she tried desperately to avoid looking at Lou Yuming, but her gaze was uncontrollably drawn to him every time.
Seeing him and Anna, a perfect match, surrounded by people, she felt an indescribable bitterness, as if they were the true protagonists of this engagement banquet.
She bit her lip and downed the remaining champagne in her glass.
"Song Xi?"
Qin Feng's voice, filled with disbelief, rang out from behind her.
Her elegant and sexy attire was captivating. He momentarily mistook her for some wealthy young lady who had been left behind, never expecting it to be her!
Song Xi frowned, the light from above making her appear fragile and charming.
"Qin Feng?" she scoffed, "What are you doing here."
"That's what I should be asking you." He approached her menacingly, his gaze falling on the jeweled necklace at her chest, a mocking curve forming on his lips, "Where did you get this fake? It looks quite convincing."
Song Xi had nothing to say to him and turned her head away.
Qin Feng, full of self-importance, continued, "I don't know how you managed to sneak in, but I advise you, don't think you can catch a sugar daddy just by dressing up. Every man here is a seasoned individual. Don't even think about scheming here!"
Song Xi propped up her chin with her hand, the corners of her eyes lazily curling upwards, like a seductive little fox.
"Why are you in such a hurry? Afraid I'll catch a sugar daddy who'll come looking for you?"
Qin Feng's throat bobbed. Whether it was nervousness or because she had seen through him, he became flustered.
"Afraid of you!?" His voice rose by two octaves. "Do you believe me if I tell your boyfriend? I just saw Assistant Yao outside! He must have found a way to bring you in, right? If he finds out you're flirting around in here, what will you do!"
Song Xi casually scooped up a small, exquisite pastry from a plate, smiling as she put it into her mouth.
"Go ahead."
Qin Feng's face turned beet red. "Don't think I won't!"
Song Xi ignored him. This little pastry was quite delicious.
Sweets could indeed cure everything.
She wondered if she could get some to go; it wouldn't do to come all this way for nothing.
Meanwhile, Anna was chatting animatedly with Ye Sen's wife.
The two women seemed to be university classmates, with plenty of topics to reminisce about.
Lou Yuming gazed into the distance nonchalantly, his gaze immediately locking onto Song Xi's figure.