After a moment's hesitation, Cui Xueling showed an expression of sudden realization, but also a hint of indignation.
"Ah Li, how could Ah Li do this! She actually schemed against Brother Xiao!"
"A bet is a bet. Young Master Xiao's skills are inferior to others, so he has no one to blame but himself."
Cui Yu, who had been silent all along, suddenly spoke.
Cui Xueling was stunned for a moment, then looked at him with a puzzled expression and a hint of unease. She wanted to say something, but didn't know how to start.
"Don't overthink it, Xue Ling. How could a fool like her possibly outsmart me? I was just letting her have her way."
Xiao Qi was unwilling to lose face and insisted.
Little did he know that his words would only make Cui Xueling more uneasy, and she even began to suspect that Xiao Qi might have developed feelings for Jing Li.
She gave a stiff smile and began to change the subject, "I wonder how Jing Li will dress tonight. She's tall and beautiful, she should stun everyone."
"Forget it, don't you know what kind of person she is? She only has a few decent outfits. I bet she's going to try and copy you wearing that tutu tonight!"
Thinking of Jing Li, who clearly didn't suit pink and girly outfits but insisted on acting cute, Xiao Qi shuddered deeply.
"You said...you want to make a bet? How do you want to bet..."
Ran Nian stared intently at the main entrance and asked with a smile.
"Do whatever you want..."
Before he could finish speaking, Xiao Qi sensed something was wrong and immediately shut up, turning to look at the doorway.
At the entrance of the banquet hall, Jing Liluo gracefully took Luo Yichen's hand and walked into the banquet hall.
She didn't wear the puffy skirt that Xiao Qi mentioned had appeared countless times and that she wore the same outfit as Cui Xueling. Instead, she wore a fitted white suit with a deep V-neck satin shirt in the same color, revealing her deep cleavage. A bright red rose was stuck in her breast pocket.
The fitted suit jacket accentuated her slender waist, and her long legs were encased in tight-fitting suit trousers, showcasing her beautiful curves to the fullest.
The smoky eyeshadow paired with bright red lips and the rose on her chest complement each other. Her long hair is styled into a chic slicked-back look, which should have been a very cool and edgy outfit, but the long crystal tassel earrings add a touch of femininity.
She was so alluring, sexy, and captivating that she attracted everyone's attention almost the instant she entered the room; even the women couldn't help but take a second look.
"A tutu? A poor imitation? Not entirely... Tonight, she stole the spotlight from more than just the women; even the men couldn't compete with her."
Ran Nian's lips curled into a half-smile, her expression meaningful.
That damn woman, when did her taste become so good...?
She looks so sexy dressed like that...
Realizing that his gaze had been lingering on Jing Li, Xiao Qi awkwardly looked away, but couldn't help but sneak a glance at her out of the corner of his eye.
Jing Li saw Cui Xueling's small team almost the instant she entered the banquet hall.
She wasn't interested in anyone else; what interested her more was Cui Yu, the protector standing beside Cui Xueling.
Surprisingly, Cui Yu was also part of the harem.
Many novels feature a cliché trope—an older brother with no blood relation.
Many readers of the novel ship this brother and sister pair with incestuous relationships.
Jing Li died before seeing the revelation of Cui Xueling's background, and didn't know why the two weren't related by blood.
The book describes Cui Yu as a loyal dog-like figure: rational, taciturn, and able to distinguish right from wrong. He is infinitely tolerant of the female protagonist and is even willing to do evil things against his will for her sake.
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