Chapter 25 Uncle, let's dance together
Shen Qiao deliberately stopped in front of Jiang Yuli, his eyes sweeping over the oversized white gift box held by his assistant Zhao Kai behind him. The box was tied with an exquisite white lace bow, full of princess atmosphere.
He spoke sarcastically, "There are so many guests tonight, uncle. Are you really not afraid of others knowing that your elder is pursuing your nephew's ex-girlfriend? Don't you care about the Shen family's reputation at all?"
"Since she's my 'ex' girlfriend, how can I harm the Shen family's reputation if I pursue her?" Jiang Yuli stepped forward, looking him in the eye, his tone calm. "As for the Shen family's reputation, I really don't care."
What does the Shen family's reputation have to do with him?
When has the Shen family ever recognized him?
Jiang Yuli ignored him and walked away with Zhao Kai.
Chen Qiao walked out of the hotel with a lot of anger in his heart.
"It's all your fault—it's all your fault—" He suddenly turned to Hu Kexin and vented his anger, "It was all your bad idea! Now look what happened, I've lost my girlfriend!"
Hu Kexin shuddered with fear: "Boss Chen, I... I didn't know it would be like this. Miss Su used to be so attached to you, and she has separation anxiety... We never thought she would break up so easily..."
At this moment, Shen Qiao was very angry, so she didn't dare to say anything more.
Su Lingyu is a pampered young lady, and Chen Qiao is a young master who is the center of attention. Both of them have strong personalities, and it is not easy for them to get along for a long time.
Once he calms down, he'll understand.
As a personal secretary, she had heard Shen Qiao complain countless times that Su Lingyu was too clingy and unbearable.
Otherwise, she would not have suggested booking Su Lingyu's ticket to the next flight at the airport that day.
"Break up if you want! There are still many women in the world!" Chen Qiao said bitterly, "I have been humble and looked for her so many times, but she refused to come back. Even if she kneels down and begs me in the future, I will never get back together!"
Hu Kexin asked cautiously: "Mr. Shen, then...should I take you home now?"
"No need! Go back by yourself!" Shen Qiao flatly refused. He wanted to go get drunk!
In stark contrast to Shen Qiao's angry departure, Su Lingyu's birthday party was full of joy and warmth.
The banquet hall is decorated like a European fairy tale dream, and Su Lingyu is the only princess tonight.
The white bubbles continuously released from both sides echoed her nickname.
Accompanied by melodious music and dreamy lights, Su Lingyu appeared gracefully in a white dress, looking elegant and innocent.
"Thank you to my family and good friends for coming to my 22nd birthday dinner! Everyone ate well, drank well, and had a great time! If you accidentally drank too much, the hotel room is ready and you can check in with your ID~" she said with a smile.
The music switched. Su Lingyu's eyes flickered, instantly locking onto Jiang Yuli in the crowd—he had clearly dressed up meticulously tonight.
She walked straight over and held out her hand to him: "Can I invite you to dance the first dance?"
Jiang Yuli never expected that such luck would happen to him.
How could such a cold person like him become her first choice?
"Uncle~" Su Lingyu shook her fingers playfully.
"Can."
Jiang Yuli felt a little dry in his throat and could only utter two short words, fearing that he would reveal the turmoil in his heart.
He placed his hand in hers and held it firmly.
Su Lingyu pulled him into the center of the dance floor and smiled sweetly: "Hold me."
Jiang Yuli placed his warm palm against her slender waist, his expression slightly stiff.
She asked softly, "Uncle, are you shy?"
“…A little.”
"Relax~ It's just a casual dance between friends." She comforted him.
As the music flowed, Jiang Yuli's tense body gradually relaxed and his movements became smoother.
Looking at Su Lingyu's bright smile, he felt warm in his heart.
When the song ended, Su Lingyu approached him, her eyes flickering. "Uncle, you dance really well. Have you ever danced with other girls before?"
"No."
Su Lingyu raised an eyebrow, somewhat unconvinced: "How could that be? You don't even bring a female companion with you when you go out for social events?"
"Never." Jiang Yuli answered honestly.
She was the only one in his heart, and he only wanted to dance with her.
"No wonder you are so... innocent~" Su Lingyu couldn't help laughing.
After just one dance, Jiang Yuli's ears were already completely red.
Next is free time to hang out.
Su Lingyu deliberately arranged Jiang Yuli to sit next to his brother Su Huainan, thinking that since they knew each other, they would always have topics to talk about.
"Xiaoyu, Xiaoyu! Come and take pictures!"
"Little princess, this way!"
Su Lingyu had only taken a few bites when her friends pulled her away to take photos.
"Here we come!" Every corner of the carefully decorated banquet hall tonight is a perfect photo location.
Su Lingyu was having a great time taking photos with her friends when a figure suddenly appeared in the camera.
Ge Ling held up her wine glass and asked curiously, "Su Lingyu, why didn't your boyfriend come?"
Yu Chengyin immediately retorted: "Are you so out of touch with the news? You don't even read the news? What boyfriend are you talking about after breaking up? Shen Qiao can go wherever he wants!"
Ge Ling leaned over to Su Lingyu and lowered her voice, "Others might not know, but I, our old classmate, know this. Don't you have that...something? Can you really break up with him completely?"
"You like him? Want to pursue him?" Su Lingyu said indifferently, "He and I have indeed broken up. Go ahead."
"What about your illness..." Ge Ling hesitated, "What if I end up with him and you're still entangled with him? Wouldn't I be the one who gets taken advantage of?"
Thinking of Chen Qiao, Su Lingyu felt annoyed: "Impossible. Didn't you see that he couldn't even get in the door tonight? This is enough to prove that I no longer care about him. There is no possibility of reconciliation between him and me. I am a person who never turns back."
Besides, Shen Qiao is not a good guy!
If Ge Ling likes it, that's her business.
Ge Ling pressed on, "Really?"
Su Lingyu responded with a perfunctory "hmm".
"Are you...well?" Ge Ling still had doubts.
After all, no one wants their future boyfriend to have a complicated past.
"You can rest assured about this," Su Lingyu said firmly, "Shen Qiao and I are now incompatible."
She didn't want to see him again. Her brother had done exactly what she wanted tonight.
Ge Ling walked away doubtfully.
Yu Chengyin frowned: "There are actually people who like Chen Qiao?"
"Baby," Su Lingyu pretended to be hurt, "Are you saying that I used to have poor vision?"
"I'm not..."
"You can be," Su Lingyu smiled with relief, "I really didn't have a very good vision before..."
Chen Qiao was just benefiting from his childhood sweetheart.
And what about Chen Qiao?
It's also because she is the apple of the Su family's eye.
After enduring for a year, his true nature was revealed.
It’s okay, Su Lingyu.
She muttered to herself.
There are plenty of men!
Feelings can be cultivated!
The disease can be cured!
At this time, a huge multi-layered cake was slowly pushed in to the melody of the birthday song.
Su Lingyu stood in front of the cake, closed her eyes, and made a sincere wish in her heart:
"May my loved ones and I be healthy, safe, happy, and content. May my brother and sister-in-law's baby be born safely. May Jiang Yuli overcome the shadow of his childhood and live a happy and fulfilling life."
Surrounded by the singing of her relatives and friends, she opened her eyes, blew out the candles, and happily cut the cake for everyone.
Jiang Yuli remained seated quietly, not moving forward to join in the fun. Beside him, Su Huainan had already accompanied his pregnant wife back to her room to rest.
He was the only one left at the table, as if forgotten in the corner.
Became an isolated island.
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