Chapter 420 - Compensation and First meeting (1/2)

With the banquet nearing its end, the guests were already showing hints of languid carefreeness.

A few guests already excused themselves to leave. Some ladies chattered with their friends, planning when to meet next. A few of the guests who were competitors from the same industry even had small arguments with a sarcastic and snide remarks, though nothing worth to mention as it was something that happened in every banquet.

One thing that happened in every group though was that one or two people would whisper and talk about the last dance.

Lu Yin Ze found himself in a pinch once again. He was surrounded by people once more. Even though they simply casually chatted up with him, he knows that deep inside, they have been itching to ask if he had some sort of ambiguous relationship with the Second Young Miss of the Tang family.

He sighed. This night was really troublesome. He felt very tired.

He looked around trying to find the Tang family, the hosts of this event.

Once he bid goodbye to Tang Xinyang and Mistress Tang, he would go home.

Suddenly, his eyes glanced at one of the tables nearby.

Xiong Zhi was surrounded by figureheads, just like him. Her cold face and focused eyes exuded charisma whenever she talked. For a moment, he seemed to see her past self, the Xiong Zhi who saved her from hell. She was really different from before, when she was like an introvert like him, although cooler and more indifferent. She was now a total leader, with magnetic charisma that commanded everyone's attention.

An overbearing person who showed her share of affection to only one person, and would become a totally different person altogether when she was with 'him'.

He smiled bitterly, yet still his eyes followed her.

The dress suited her well. Too bad he could not go there or even greet her.

He truly missed her, but she did not even glance at him, even as a friend. What could he expect? After what he had done to her, and after that email she sent to him...

Then a tall figure suddenly blocked his sight.

Lu Yin Ze narrowed his eyes.

The familiar black suit of a butler.

His eyes were blocked by Linfeng's wide back. Then, the man turned around and gave him a sharp, warning look.

'Take your eyes off.'

Lu Yin Ze tightened the hold on his wineglass. He smiled bitterly again, looked down, and took a sip.

”I hope you are enjoying the night, Young Master Lu Yin Ze.”

A voice of an old woman sounded in front of him.

Lu Yin Ze looked up and was taken aback. When did Mistress Tang came up in front of him? It seemed he was too preoccupied and did not notice at all.

The surrounding people who gave way to her slowly quieted down. The people nearby engaged in various groups seemed to notice and secretly glanced at their side. Their ears were perked up.

Lu Yin Ze bowed respectfully with a gentle smile. ”Of course, Mistress Tang. It's a great night. The Tang Mansion splendidly entertained us well. I'm even happier to win an unexpected Easter egg this night. I am truly honored.”

Mistress Tang smiled. It seems like this young man already knew why she came here.

”It is us who should be honored and grateful by your participation for this night. We apologize if ever the earlier event surprised you.”

The two pair of tails behind her nodded apologetically as well.

”You are too polite. There's nothing to apologize. It was a pleasant surprise.”

”I'm glad to hear that.” Mistress Tang stepped closer and whispered, so that only the two of them could hear it. ”I'm sorry about my granddaughter's irresponsible move. We will make sure to compensate you.”

Lu Yin Ze shook his head graciously. How could he let the whole Tang family compensate him? Just having this unruly Tang Xinyang owe him a favor was enough.

Of course, for the trouble that would come later, this favor was honestly lackl.u.s.ter.

”It's alright, Mistress Tang. Tang Xinyang is my friend, and I'm happy to become the Second Young Miss's last dance,” he replied politely, lying through his teeth. He could not just say he was not left without much choice, could he?

Behind her grandmother, Tang Yin quietly glanced at him and added another assumption. 'A guy who could lie with a straight face.'

Mistress Tang continued. ”It won't do. You might not like my compensation but your grandfather will surely ask for it. Especially because your name is used accidentally, and the resulting... aftermath will also concern you.”

Lu Yin Ze could not rebut on that. It appeared that Mistress Tang had already decided about it and was just letting him know.

So be it.

”Alright. I appreciate Mistress Tang's concern and effort. But please, rest assured that the Lu family will not take offense of it.”

Mistress Tang appreciated his gentle and generous personality even more. A truly fine young man, she sighed.

”Please tell your grandfather that I will pay him a visit one of these days.”

”Yes, I will. Thank you for inviting me. It is also getting late. I shall go now.”