At a normal banquet, Tang Qingchen only saw the nobles chatting with each other and saw the undisguised hypocrisy.

She felt very bored. So this is what aristocratic parties are like? Those people looked disgusting.

"Why don't we go back?" Chu Yang saw Tang Qingchen's impatience and suggested to her.

"Let's wait a while. After all, we were invited by Xiao Yichen. It wouldn't be appropriate to run away without even seeing him. Let's wait until we see him." Although Tang Qingchen also wanted to run away, he was invited to the party after all, and it would be impolite to run away without even seeing him.

Moreover, she probably wouldn't have the chance to see Xiao Yichen again in the future. She didn't want to owe anyone a favor. If Xiao Yichen could really grow the blue silver grass seed, it would be considered as repaying him.

Chu Yang didn't say anything after hearing this. He knew that although Tang Qingchen looked like a free little bird, she was actually very obedient, so she was bound by many things.

After waiting for a long time, Xiao Yichen finally showed up. He saw Tang Qingchen at a glance, but today was his home court. Although he really wanted to go over and say hello to Tang Qingchen right now, today was his home court and he really couldn't get away.

He was still young before, and although he was respected as the young city lord, everyone still treated him as a child. But now he is twelve years old, and his father held a banquet in the name of promoting his studies. The purpose was to introduce him to everyone and let the nobles recognize him.

Tang Qingchen saw the large group of people around Xiao Yichen and felt a little speechless. This kid is quite busy. Why did you call me over when you were so busy?

However, Tang Qingchen endured it. He had waited for such a long time and didn't care about this moment.

Xiao Yichen finally freed himself and came to Tang Qingchen's side when she was almost asleep. She really felt out of tune with the people at the party. Although she didn't mind their hypocrisy, she couldn't get close to them and become as hypocritical as them.

Maybe one day she will become such a person, but at least not now.

After being busy for most of the day, Xiao Yichen finally took some time to go to the bathroom, and then immediately came to find Tang Qingchen.

At this time, Tang Qingchen was leaning on Chuyang's shoulder and was drowsy. She was almost bored to death. She must have come here because she had nothing to do.

Chu Yang didn't feel anything, instead he looked very happy, with a barely perceptible smile appearing on his cold face.

"Early morning." Xiao Yichen wanted to get closer, but was stopped by Chu Yang with a look.

Xiao Yichen shrank his neck. Although he didn't know Chu Yang in front of him, he had seen the scene where Chu Yang beat Xiao Wu and Tang San. This made him feel a little sad. Why are there so many monsters these days, and they are all around Tang Qingchen? This is also one of the reasons why he didn't look for Tang Qingchen for so long. They don't seem to be the same kind of people.

After hearing Xiao Yichen's words, Tang Qingchen suddenly became energetic. You are finally here. If you hadn't come, I would have fallen asleep.

"Hey, you're finally here. If you hadn't come, I would have left." Tang Qingchen yawned. Seeing the sweat and a hint of fatigue on Xiao Yichen's head, she couldn't help but sigh. People are helpless. How can they control their own lives?

Children from poor families are destined to worry about their livelihood from the moment they are born, while children from wealthy families, although they do not have to worry about their livelihood, still need to be influenced by their family. Even if this is not what they yearn for, they have no choice but to accept it.

Just like Xiao Yichen now, he wants to have his own life, but he can't. He has grown up and can only follow the path paved by his father, unless he has the courage to give up his current wealth and glory and tell his father, "I can still live well without you."

People, no matter when, are always being pushed forward by society and the people around them. So is your current life really the life you want? It is just the expectation of others.

"Sorry to have kept you waiting for so long. I guess you must have been impatient. I'm really too busy and can't get away." Xiao Yichen wiped the sweat off his forehead and apologized quickly.

"It's okay. I understand. People don't live just for themselves." Tang Qingchen expressed his 100% understanding.

Xiao Yichen was obviously stunned for a moment, and then a trace of sadness rose in his heart. She was still so considerate and had a wisdom that did not belong to her age.

"By the way, I'm leaving. Congratulations on getting into the intermediate college. This is a gift for you." Tang Qingchen took the prepared gift. After all, he had already prepared it, so how could he take it back?

Xiao Yichen took the gift and was a little dazed, "You, you want to leave?" He obviously did not expect such an ending.

"Yes, I'm leaving. This place is not suitable for me." Tang Qingchen looked around. She didn't see a trace of sincerity. They were all acting. Whoever believed them would lose.

Xiao Yichen looked around blankly, then looked at Tang Qingchen. He sadly discovered that he was really wrong. Tang Qingchen was like a white lotus appearing in the mud. Although spotless, it seemed out of place.

"Thank you for your gift. How about I give it to you?" Xiao Yichen forced a smile. At this moment he really felt powerless.

"Yi Chen, what are you doing here? The city lord is looking for you." A young man came to Xiao Yi Chen and was obviously stunned when he saw Tang Qingchen. He knew Tang Qingchen, but he didn't expect that his boss would even invite this person.

"I'll be there right away." Xiao Yichen showed a bitter smile and sent his good friend and younger brother away first.

"Let me take you out."

"No need. You can go ahead and do your thing. Chuyang will be with me. I know the way back." Tang Qingchen politely declined. It would be so rude of him to ask someone to accompany him because he was very busy and wanted him to leave specially.

"Okay, then go slow." Since Tang Qingchen said so, Xiao Yichen had to agree. He felt very tired and wanted to rush to his father and tell him that he didn't want his current life.

But he didn't dare, he couldn't give up his current life. Since he enjoyed the convenience brought by this identity, he had to accept the obligations of this identity.

Tang Qingchen nodded, then took Chuyang out the door.

Xiao Yichen looked at Tang Qingchen's back and asked, "Will we have a chance to meet again?"

Tang Qingchen was speechless. It seemed as if you and I were the same. Could you please stop making things more dramatic for yourself? But since you asked sincerely, I will mercifully tell you.

"Maybe, but you might not want to see me then. After all, we are not on the same path."

Tang Qingchen did not look back, leaving Xiao Yichen feeling sad.

What they didn't notice was that after Tang Qingchen left, several other people also hurriedly left the venue.