"Miss Xie, may I invite you to dance the first dance of the day?"

Xie Huanyu was slightly taken aback. She had also seen Xu Yanshu standing not far away and was wondering why he hadn't come over yet. She never expected Lu Huai to make such a move.

Isn't that a bad idea?

After all, she came with Xu Yanshu today, and the organizers just mentioned that it was her and...

Just as Xie Huanyu was about to refuse, another spotlight shone on Lu Huai.

The man maintained an inviting gesture, tilting his head slightly and looking at Xie Huanyu with a pleading expression.

After a slight hesitation, Xie Huanyu finally placed her hand in the man's palm.

The atmosphere seemed to be subtle for a moment, but soon a melodious waltz began to play, and the two twirled and glided into the dance floor.

Seeing this scene, Xu Yanshu was only glad that he hadn't stepped forward, and the emotions in his eyes grew increasingly faint.

Since Lu Huai had already been notified, why did he have to come along? Or was he intentionally trying to humiliate her in this way?!

Even so, he couldn't leave early, otherwise rumors about his estrangement from Xie Huanyu would spread like wildfire tomorrow, forcing him to come forward and clarify the situation.

Xu Yanshu weighed the options silently, gradually lowering the champagne glass in his hand before turning around and finding a relatively quiet place to sit down.

"Who's that guy? He looks like that spoiled brat from the Lu family!"

"Yes, but I seem to remember that they publicly clarified before that Xie Huanyu was closer to Lu Huai because Xu Yanshu and Lu Huai were on good terms?"

"How can you believe such an official statement? Xu Yanshu is just a gigolo. Xie Huanyu and Lu Huai are the real couple. Everyone in their circle knows that."

Having heard similar ridicule far too many times, Xu Yanshu curled his lips indifferently, then raised his head and took a sip of champagne.

Water can carry a boat, but it can also capsize it. Perhaps the more and louder such voices are, the more beneficial they will be to the subsequent divorce proceedings.

While Xie Huanyu was dancing, she couldn't help but keep looking for Xu Yanshu's figure.

“Huanyu, if you’re worried that Xu Yanshu will be angry, I can help you explain to him later.”

Xie Huanyu suddenly came to her senses, looking slightly uncomfortable for a moment, before explaining in a bright voice, "You misunderstood. I just vaguely saw an acquaintance."

It has always been her choice whether or not to forgive Xu Yanshu, not because she's afraid he'll get angry... She's just worried that other people will gossip and it will affect her reputation.

"It's been so long since we danced together like this. I remember when we were in college, we would participate in the school anniversary dance several times a year and even won the championship a few times."

Upon hearing this, Xie Huanyu couldn't help but recall the events of that year, and she couldn't help but smile knowingly.

“It’s been so many years since we’ve known each other,” Lu Huai said again, his tone full of nostalgia. “Huanyu, I apologize to you again.”

"I'll never mention those things again. Please don't let me lose you as a friend, okay?"

Xie Huanyu hesitated, feeling a mix of emotions as she watched the other person so submissive.

In the end, Ah Huai did nothing wrong. On the contrary, it was my fault for not responding properly to his sincerity. Under such circumstances, I should have taken the right opportunity to make it up to him instead of making him feel guilty and remorseful like this.

“Ah Huai, no matter what happens, you will never lose me, because you are also a very important person to me.”

"I wasn't lying to you just now. I have been really busy with work lately. Once I'm done with this, I'll go out to sea with you!"

Lu Huai nodded excitedly, and his dance steps became lighter as well.

The dance ended quickly, and Xie Huanyu, mindful that Lu Huai might overthink things, did not immediately leave to find Xu Yanshu.

So during the second half of the social event, Lu Huai stayed by her side the whole time, completely unaware of the strange looks from the other guests.

It wasn't until the event ended that Xie Huanyu found Xu Yanshu at the banquet entrance. He glanced at the two of them briefly before looking away.

"Ah Huai, why don't you come with us?"

"Ah...wouldn't that mean I'd have to trouble Mr. Xu to drive again? That wouldn't be very nice, would it?" Lu Huai looked troubled, but his eyes were full of anticipation.

“There’s nothing wrong with it,” Xie Huanyu waved her hand dismissively. “He’s been drinking and can’t drive. Uncle Wang will come to pick us up later.”

When Lu Huai heard that the "Uncle Wang" mentioned by the other party was the butler of the Xie residence, his expression changed almost imperceptibly. If they really went together, wouldn't Xie Junyang know that he had come to see Xie Huanyu again?

Xu Yanshu noticed this change. At first, he was a little confused, but he quickly understood and a self-deprecating look appeared in the depths of his eyes.

It seems that Lu Huai has suffered quite a few losses at Xie Junyang's hands, otherwise he wouldn't be avoiding him so much.

"Heh, what a coward who bullies the weak and fears the strong!" Xu Yanshu scoffed inwardly.

"Oh, now that you mention it, I'm thinking of coming too. My dad said he'd have his assistant pick me up, he should be here by now, so I'll be going now." Lu Huai waved hurriedly and strode away.

"There was a reason for what happened earlier, you shouldn't mind, right?"

Xu Yanshu nodded noncommittally, "I don't mind!"

There was really no need to ask that question, since the deed was already done, and she had never really considered his feelings or emotions in her words and actions.

Moreover, he had long since lost all interest in this woman, so naturally he wouldn't get angry over such a trivial matter.

Are you really not bothered at all?

Seeing the man's calm and composed demeanor, Xie Huanyu felt inexplicably flustered.

She had just been worried that Xu Yanshu would throw a tantrum because of this, but now that he was being so magnanimous, she felt...

Moreover, during the days she was away on business, Xu Yanshu never called him or even sent him a text message.

"Xu Yanshu, is your phone broken?"

cell phone?

Xu Yanshu paused for a moment, then took out his phone from his trouser pocket, subconsciously turned on the screen to glance at it, and then answered seriously, "No!"

If it's not broken, why hasn't he contacted me at all?

Upon hearing this, Xie Huanyu was immediately enraged and glared fiercely at Xu Yanshu, who was completely bewildered.

Just then, Butler Wang arrived in his car. Xie Huanyu walked over in her high heels, opened the car door, and sat in the passenger seat.

Xu Yanshu frowned in confusion, not understanding the source of Xie Huanyu's anger, but he didn't say anything more and then got into the car.