Chapter 71 - A Miao Is Missing (1/2)
A Miao looked at the invitation card in her hand. She did not expect what Bai Lu said was happening now...
”It would trouble you to give me a ride!”
Shen I said immediately, ”Don't mention it, miss. Let's go.”
In the entrance of a five-star hotel near the sea, there were white roses on a red carpet. Delicate green gauze curtains decorated the venue with romance and elegance. Even the souvenirs to the guests were all items made of pure silver.
It was obvious that the Bai family attached great importance to this engagement banquet.
”Wanwan, you are so beautiful today!” Bai Youran said and affectionately took Xia Wan's hand. Xia Wan wore a purple modified cheongsam today with a wrapped-chest design, and a white diamond necklace on her white chest.
She smiled like a flower and gave him a shy look. ”You aren't greeting the guests!”
”It's okay. Grandma and her family are here.” Just as Bai Youran finished speaking, someone called him over. Xia Wan nudged him along. ”Hurry up, it must be grandma who wants to introduce someone to you.”
Bai Youran kissed her face, then just ran away hurriedly. When he left, Yao Lili said grumpily, ”How does he deserve you? My daughter should marry the best man in this world.”
”Mom, you should speak less.” Xia Wan straightened her hair in front of the mirror. ”My second uncle didn't come back. I think the Bai family will be unhappy. Don't look bad later.”
Yao Lili curled her lip. ”Who doesn't know your uncle's family's thoughts? They're afraid that your grandpa will make him hand over the overseas company.”
”Leave him alone.” Xia Wan smiled. ”It's going to be a busy night!”
”Wanwan... did you do something again?” Yao Lili anxiously asked, ”Didn't you say that the engagement doesn't matter? If there is another mishap today, your grandfather will be troublesome!”
Xia Wan gave her a look and leisurely took out her lipstick. ”Mom, you just have to play your part. Don't worry about the rest.”
In the banquet hall, the most prominent figures in City S had basically arrived, and the marriage of the Xia and Bai families was indeed a powerful combination. In addition, everyone wanted to see if Shen Xinglan and A Miao were still together after such a long time.
As a result, people began to whisper when they saw Shen Xinglan enter alone.
”Xinglan.” Xia Yongqiang scowled. ”Where is A Miao? Why do you come alone?”
”She'll be here in a minute,” said Shen Xinglan with a faint smile.
”This is your fault!” Bai Youran came to him in secret. ”How can you leave your fiancee alone? Look at those women, they are all staring at you.”
”I don't seem to know Mr. Bai very well.” Shen Xinglan gave him a light look.
The implication was, who do you think you are?
”We're indeed not familiar with each other, but we will be family in the future.” Bai Youran provocatively looked up. ”Drink more later!”
Shen Xinglan ignored him, turned around, and left. Xia Yongqiang had originally wanted to mention the Ji's recent new building project, but Bai Youran created a stir up before he could say anything.
”Since you will be family in the future, you should have the proper attitude.” He began to speak resentfully.
Bai Youran did not want to make him angry at this time, so he quickly found a topic to bring him to the side of the Bai family. But just then, A Miao entered the banquet hall. Before she could take in the scene clearly, Bai Lu appeared.
”A Miao, why are you alone?” Her smile was obviously a mocking one because Shen Xinglan was not far away.
”Yes, no one stipulated that we had to come together.” After A Miao said this sentence, she suddenly felt inexplicably very grieved.
Why did she always have to deal with these women? If it weren't for Shen Xinglan, who would come to trouble her? Every time someone sneered at her, he just looked at her like a stranger.
Bai Lu did not find A Miao's mood to be abnormal. She stretched out her hand and took her to where people were gathered. ”I'll introduce you to some of my little sisters. They're all among the best of the notable young ladies. They've been looking forward to your arrival!”
”Let go of me.” A Miao used some strength and stood firm.
”What's the matter?” Bai Lu looked to her right and said with affectation, ”Ah, Director Shen always seems to know that female star very well!”
A Miao looked over and saw a woman standing beside Shen Xinglan and talking to him with a charming face.
”If you're angry, you can go and see which one of you two Shen Xinglan will choose.” The dissatisfaction in her heart made A Miao stop putting on an act with this woman. ”I... don't have time to deal with you.”
Bai Lu's face suddenly turned ugly. ”A Miao, what do you mean? I'm not saying I have...”
”What does that have to do with me?” A Miao had the urge to yell. ”Whether you have a boyfriend or like Shen Xinglan... what does that have to do with me?
”Bai Lu, I'm saying these words openly... If you like Shen Xinglan, you can do whatever you want with him. And if he doesn't want to be with you, you shouldn't do things to me. Your schemes make me sick.”
Bai Lu had begun trembling with anger. She had not expected this woman to dare to put things out there like this. She also wanted those other women to laugh at A Miao. But now, A Miao was being so uncooperative.
”A Miao.” Shen Xinglan walked here and glanced at A Miao. When he found A Miao looked bad, he frowned.
Bai Lu was somewhat annoyed that she had not seen Shen Xinglan coming sooner, or she could have made use of it.
”Director Shen.” She immediately adjusted her expression and said in embarrassment, ”I don't know what's going on. A Miao seems to be in a bad mood.”
A Miao looked into the air with a straight face.
”I think it must be because of you, Director Shen!” When Bai Lu saw that A Miao had ignored her, she squeezed her fist and continued, ”Director Shen did not accompany his fiancee. No wonder A Miao feels wrong!”
Shen Xinglan's eyes got dark and cold as he stared at Bai Lu for a few seconds. She could not help moving her throat and almost stepped back.
”You can talk. I'll go out for some air.” A Miao did not want to see these people anymore, so she turned around and left.
Bai Lu smiled. ”Director Shen, it seems that your relationship is not as good as it appears to be!”
”It's none of your business.” Shen Xinglan raised the corners of his mouth and smiled suddenly.
A nefarious smile overshadowed the lights behind him. Bai Lu even had the urge to make love with him immediately.