C74 (1/2)

”Mm. Long time no see.” Du Ruqing's face carried a light smile as she walked up to the two and began to reminisce about the past.

Looking at Lin Qi holding Qin Shihuang's hand, his face was filled with sweetness. Although he was slightly envious, he did not say anything.

The three of them stood there and talked to each other to avoid any embarrassment. Du Ruqing held the champagne in her hand to prevent others from seeing the nervousness in her heart.

Not far away, a man in a suit and leather shoes was hiding in the dark. His gaze consciously glanced at Du Liqing's body, but he ignored the gazes of some people that were placed on him.

The atmosphere was in a good mood. The host walked up from below the stage and smiled as he told everyone the opening words of the day.

”Next, please put on the masks prepared on the spot and choose the partner you like.”

The host's words made everyone who was whispering to each other stop talking. Their gazes were all cast towards the mask, and curiosity caused them to simultaneously take out a mask and put it on their face.

”Chengqing, you should also choose one. Perhaps you might meet a very good partner.”

Lin Qi had already noticed that Du Ruqing did not have any male companions by her side, so she felt sorry for her. That was why she pulled Qin Shizhi along with her.

Looking at those masks, his heart was filled with joy. He pulled one of the people in front of him to choose the mask he wanted to wear, and even tried it on Qin Shizhao's behalf.

The sweetness between husband and wife infected Du Liangqing, but her heart was empty. She focused her gaze on the crowd. At this moment, she was faintly expecting someone to appear, but her reason told her that was impossible.

Lu Juyan picked up a mask he'd prepared long ago and took advantage of the auspicious occasion to walk towards Du Liqing. A trace of a demonic smile appeared on his lips.

”Miss, can I ask you to dance?” Lu Juyan pushed his way through the crowd to Du Liqing's side. He extended his hand in front of her and made an inviting gesture in a very gentlemanly manner.

Lin Qi, who was at the side, noticed this and deliberately nudged her with his shoulder. The corner of her mouth curled up in a teasing smile as she gave a meaningful glance to the others. With a turn of her body, she placed her slender hands on Qin Shizhe's wide and warm hands and walked onto the dance floor with him.

Du Qiuqing, who had been pushed forward a step, subconsciously reached out and grabbed Lu Juyan's hand due to the inertia of her body. When she finally reacted, she realized that she couldn't even say a word to reject him.

Looking at the masked Lu Juyan, he vaguely felt that he looked a bit familiar, but he wasn't sure if it was the other person.

He helplessly put down the guard in his heart and followed Lu Juyan's footsteps as he walked towards the center of the dance floor. As Lu Juyan had his back facing her, she didn't notice the complacent smile on his lips.

Lu Juyan placed his hand on Du Xiangqing's green waist, enjoying the time he had with her. Looking at her dancing, expectant look, it was indeed impossible.

Suddenly, a woman's foot intersected with Du Liqing's as she was walking in circles. The other side coincidentally bumped into Du Liqing's body.

Just as the unsteady Du Liangqing's head was about to come into contact with the floor, Lu Juyan quickly wrapped his arms around her waist and used the force of his arms to prop her up before tightly hugging her.

His cheeks were slightly red as he subconsciously pushed his body away. After taking a few steps back, he slowly opened his mouth without feeling too much pressure: ”Thank you.”

”I'm very sorry, but are you alright? My name is Mu Jinxuan.”