C23 (1/2)

When they went in, there were already a lot of people inside. The waiter said that the male and female guests were separated, someone came over to lead Qiao Qingya over, and then immediately after, someone brought Qiao Ruo Chu to a round table where the young ladies were sitting at, and Qiao Ruo Chu found a place to sit.

They were all girls that he did not know. They wore gorgeous evening dresses, had fashionable hairstyles, exquisite makeup, and faint lustful eyes that carried a natural prideful air.

Qiao Ruo Chu knew that Yao was definitely here. She looked around and saw that there were suits and clothes everywhere, along with her rosy cheeks. She was dazzled by what she saw, so she had no choice but to give up.

She had been worried that she would run into Lin Junmai when she entered the room, but now she was completely at ease. Her table was not close to the front, and she had almost no chance of meeting him.

The banquet began with a few words from Ku Fangfang, introducing the distinguished guests of the evening, mainly Shen Junan and Lin Junyi.

He was a young man of about twenty years of age, of medium build, with a fair complexion and a handsome face. He was less heroic and more approachable than his father.

The three of them stood up. At first, Qiao Ruo didn't dare to look up, but she clapped along with everyone.

Then Shen Junan said something, and everyone stood up and toasted, excited and enthusiastic.

”Chief of Staff Lin is so handsome!” A few girls at the same table raised their necks to look at Shen Junan's table, their faces full of admiration.

”I heard he graduated from Huangpu Military College.” said the girl who knew.

”Isn't that the young master of Commander Shen? ”She's handsome too.” Someone else had discovered a new situation.

Qiao Ruoxi silently looked at the dark red wine in the goblet in front of her. Its fragrance carried the sweetness of a faintly discernible rose, and was also slightly astringent, causing one to become infatuated.

The atmosphere in the banquet hall became lively as everyone busied themselves with toasting. At Shen Junan's and Lin Junyi's table, there were several people holding wine cups.

Qiao Ruo's eyes wandered aimlessly as she ate a few mouthfuls of food.

A fair-skinned and dignified lady with curly hair and emerald earrings came over to toast. Qiao Ruo didn't recognize her at first, so she raised her cup with everyone else.

”Miss Qiao?” She finished the toast, held the glass gracefully, and looked at Qiao Ruoxi gently.

”You are?” Qiao Ruo was first greatly shocked. The other girls at the table were also shocked.

”This is Madam Su.” Someone kindly reminded Qiao Ruo Chu of something.

”I met your mother early on. You look very similar to her.” Madam Su took a few steps forward and came before Qiao Ruoxi.

”Madam, how do you do? My apologies.” Qiao Ruo Chu and she clinked their cups together in a low tone.

She smiled and nodded for Qiao Ruo Chu to sit down, then turned to another table.

Pan Yuyi, the first of the four elephants in Xiang City, had a different charm to her.

The girls sitting at the same table as Qiao Ruo Chu were discussing in whispers, all of them expressing admiration.

Shen Junan and Lin Junyi only respected the male guests and did not come to the women's quarters. Qiao Ruo was thankful that she did not have to meet with Lin Junyi at least once.

The music started and the lights in the banquet hall began to flicker. One by one, charmingly smiling ladies were invited to dance. Not far away, figures were flying about.

Qiao Ruchu sat quietly.

”Can you dance?”

Ku Jun asked considerately as he stood beside her with a calm demeanor.

His eyes were full of affection for her. He didn't expect that the girl in front of him would look so appropriate in the luxurious clothes he gave her. This astounded him in this world.

Qiao Ruochen shook her head apologetically.