Chapter 417 - The Last Dance (1/2)

Gasp.

There was a collective silence. The guests could not stop their mouths from opening. They were clearly shocked.

Who would not be? The male escort for the last dance was Lu Yin Ze, the heir of the Lu family!

This was totally out of their imagination.

What did it mean? Was it a sign of the Lu family and the Tang family joining forces? Was the balance of the four legendary families about to tip?

Even Guan Gu Ri who saw things in a positive side could not help but think the same way as the guests.

Xiong Zhi, who had just returned to the table from the washroom with Linfeng, was also stunned. Her slightly swollen lips partly opened in surprise, before pursing together, settling back into calmness. She was confused though.

The two people with the most improbable tendency in probability…

'Lu Yin Ze and Tang Yin?'

The most shocked of all was, in fact, the celebrant, Tang Yin.

'Lu Yin Ze?!'

The handsome silver-haired man she met when she was at her worst earlier in the garden was actually a man from the Lu family?!

No-no, more importantly, why was he her last dance?! Was it not supposed to be Jang Shin, if all else failed? And what about the mysterious man her elder sister had told her earlier? Hold on, was it this guy?

What was happening?!

Tang Yin tried hard to keep her slipping mask of an ideal young lady on her face. She looked at Tang Xinyang to confirm if she did not make any mistake.

Tang Xinyang felt both the shocked gazes from Mistress Tang—just where was she though? she could not see her—and her sister. She could only smile awkwardly.

She knew that using the Lu family name was a bit troublesome and might lead to some complications later on. But she really could not bear to let the people misunderstand that Jang Shin was about to get engaged with her little sister.

Thus, she had to make things up to clear up the misunderstandings. It was his promise to Lu Yin Ze, too.

”Ha-ha, I know everyone is surprised. Unexpected, isn't it? However, a lot of you most likely did not know, but as the hostess of this coming of age ceremony of my little sister, I wanted to make it a bit more special. So we, my grandmother and I...”

Mistress Tang narrowed her eyes dangerously. ”She even said 'we'? So why then did I not know of this?”

Alright, she should add another hour of lecture later.

”...My grandmother and I secretly gathered popularity votes at who they thought was the young man who impressed their minds at first glance. The one who got the most votes will be the last dance of the night.”

Tang Xinyang gave the audience a fascinating smile she had practiced many times with her teacher, Song Xuantin, which could charm people without fail. ”It was a close call with many of the esteemed young gentlemen. In the end, Young Master Lu Yin Ze triumphed, apparently winning many of the ladies' hearts, and was chosen as the last dance for my dear little sister!”

Although a few people remained doubtful, many began nodding their heads in realization. So there was a popularity vote. How come they did not notice? The hosts were really meticulous.

”I believe Young Master Lu Yin Ze is truly worthy of this title. Does everyone agree?”

All eyes turned to Lu Yin Ze and their doubtful faces turned into understanding.

With that face, it would be impossible to lose. He was truly the most handsome and striking gentleman of the night. No one else could surpass him when it came to first impression.

Xiong Zhi glanced at Lu Yin Ze then to the man beside him. She actually wanted to object, ah. Still, she was thankful that Linfeng did not bag the title, or else he would have to dance with Tang Yin.

That would be a nightmare.

She leaned to Linfeng and whispered, ”I didn't vote. For me, you're the most handsome man tonight.”

Linfeng, who was suddenly called 'the most handsome man' by his beloved, smiled gently. He glanced around, took advantage when people still had their attention to the front, and sneakily gave her a peck on the cheek.

He replied in a low whisper, his warm breath touching her cheeks. ”Of course, my Zhi'er loves me the most. The proof still lingers on my lips.”

Xiong Zhi who was reminded of their intimate 'proof' earlier turned red.

Linfeng felt proud that he finally managed to make her shy.

But he did not expect that Xiong Zhi would whisper back. With a red face, her breath also touched his face. ”I actually know another way of marking someone into becoming your property. But that will take a lot of 'preparation'.”