Chapter 1 Reunion
"Through all the lies, my heart still beats for you."
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"Ah Wan, have you gone in?"
When Cen Wan received the news, she had just handed the invitation letter to the waiter at the door.
She wore a black off-shoulder dress, the fabric was soft and close to her skin, the waist was tightened, and the hem fell to her ankles along her curves.
The style and color are very low-key, but her own proportions are excellent, which makes her figure look even more slender, with well-proportioned bones and flesh, and a perfect figure.
The waiter closed the invitation and held out his hand to show her the way. Cen Wan smiled faintly at the waiter and nodded, then lifted her skirt and stepped into the courtyard.
The waiter was dazzled by her smile and quickly lowered his eyes with a red face.
Tonight's banquet was held in a manor villa, which was very private and only accessible with a special invitation. Cen Wan didn't know how Jiang Yuan got this "ticket", but she always had her own ways.
She had just replied to the message when the phone rang.
"Ah Wan, how is it? Have you seen the horse farm and the 1,000-square-meter garden in the manor? Isn't it inhumanely luxurious? If I hadn't been unable to leave, I would definitely go with you."
Cen Wan looked up and saw the villa in front of her was brightly lit. The scenery of the lake and mountains under the afterglow of the setting sun exuded an atmosphere of luxury. The servants in the courtyard came and went, without looking around, in an orderly manner.
She opened her lips slightly and said lightly, "I didn't see any horses at the horse farm, but I saw quite a few cattle and horses."
As soon as he finished speaking, the smile on the waiter's face froze.
Jiang Yuan, who was still working overtime on the other end of the phone, said: "...It hurts, sister."
She sighed and continued, "By the way, today is the celebration banquet for Qin Yanxiu. He must be there. Find a chance to talk to him."
"But according to the gossip I heard, although he creates an approachable image to the outside world, he has a bad temper. You should be careful."
Cen Wan walked along the path in the middle of the garden towards the banquet hall: "Yes, I will, don't worry."
After chatting for a few more words, Cen Wan hung up the phone.
The banquet hall was brightly lit, with clinking glasses and the gorgeous crystal chandelier above reflected on the marble floor, casting a dazzling light.
The air was filled with the faint aroma of wine, soothing piano music flowed slowly, and people gathered in groups of three or four to chat and laugh.
Cen Wan picked up a glass of champagne from the tray in the waiter's hand and walked aside silently.
But when the banquet was halfway through, she still didn't see Qin Yanxiu show up.
"I thought I could see Young Master Qin today, but there wasn't even a trace of him."
"It's not your first day in this circle. Young Master Qin always avoids occasions like this. He might be drinking in a room right now. What's more, that person might still be there!"
"If I could meet that person..."
"You're dreaming!"
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Cen Wan leaned against the pillar, listening to a few girls not far away chattering about Qin Yanxiu. She frowned slightly. If she didn't see him today, it would be even harder to have another chance later.
She placed the wine glass on the table, called over a passing waiter and asked, "Excuse me, do you know where Young Master Qin is?"
The waiter was stunned for a moment, looked at her with a strange look for a few seconds, and then lowered his head: "Sorry, I don't know."
Cen Wan didn't ask any more questions, probably because she wouldn't get anything out of them. Qin Yanxiu was a public figure with many fans, so it was only natural for him to pay attention to his privacy and schedule.
But if she missed tonight, she would never find the opportunity again.
Cen Wan left the banquet hall and walked around the garden. She watched the waiter carrying several bottles of expensive red wine upstairs. She hesitated for a few seconds and followed him.
There were few people on the second floor, but guests were not prohibited from entering. Cen Wan decided to try her luck.
To the left of the stairs was a terrace, its white curtains swaying slightly in the night breeze, and the faint sounds of flirting could be heard from a man and a woman. Cen Wan only glanced at it briefly before looking away.
She walked along the corridor and unexpectedly bumped into a man at the corner.
She took a half step back in time and said apologetically, "Sorry."
The man frowned and didn't stop. The moment they passed each other, Cen Wan raised her head and saw his face. The pictures and network of relationships that Jiang Yuan had shown her before flashed through her mind.
She immediately called out to the man, "Master Ji!"
The man called "Master Ji" paused, then turned to look at Cen Wan. After seeing her face clearly, a flash of surprise flashed in his eyes. He smiled nonchalantly and said, "Beautiful lady, do you know me?"
Cen Wan smiled and said, "There are very few people in Nancheng who don't know Master Ji, right?"
Being complimented by a beautiful woman like this, Ji Yuanchen straightened his back instantly. Before he could retract the smug smile on his face, he heard her continue.
"Could you please take me to see Mr. Qin? I need to talk to him about something."
Ji Yuanchen's smile froze, a trace of regret appeared on his face, and his tone was somewhat disappointed: "Looking for him?"
His gaze fell on Cen Wan and stayed there for several seconds.
This woman looked different from the one who had previously thrown herself at Qin Yanxiu. It was such a boring night, so he had to find something to entertain himself.
Watching Qin Yanxiu's excitement is definitely the first choice.
He hesitated for only a fraction of a second: "Come with me."
Cen Wan didn't expect it to be so easy. She breathed a sigh of relief and followed.
Ji Yuanchen stretched out his hand and pushed open a door at the end of the corridor. Before he even entered the room, he said loudly, "Ayan, your peach blossom debt is here!"
As soon as he finished speaking, everyone in the room looked over.
Someone joked, "Oh, Young Master Qin is so lucky! This is much better looking than the previous ones! But it looks unfamiliar!"
There are quite a few people in the house. It turns out they are all gathering here. No wonder I didn’t see anyone downstairs.
The man sitting in the middle of the sofa, wearing a flirty pink shirt and holding a wine glass in his hand, slowly raised his head when he heard the sound.
His eyes fell on Cen Wan: "My peach blossom debt?"
Cen Wan's eyes quickly swept over him. He had a charming and delicate face with a teardrop mole under the corner of his eye. It was definitely Qin Yanxiu.
She began to explain, "Mr. Qin, I misunderstood. I took the liberty to come here today because I want to ask for your help. I have tried to contact you and your agent through other channels before, but there has been no response, so I can only show up in this way today. I apologize again for any inconvenience."
Ji Yuanchen collapsed onto the sofa, feeling very disappointed: "Oh no, there's nothing exciting to watch."
Someone scoffed: "Is this some new way of picking up girls?"
"Don't say it, I almost believe it."
Cen Wan selectively ignored the crowd's gazes and the mockery in their words. She simply smiled politely and continued to explain her purpose to Qin Yanxiu: "I heard that you bought a collection at an auction before, and among them was a piece of dark green jade..."
"Noisy."
Before Cen Wan could finish her words, she was interrupted by an impatient and cold voice.
The room suddenly became quiet.
She looked in the direction of the sound and found that there was someone sitting on the sofa in the corner.
The man leaned loosely on the sofa, reached out to remove the clothes covering his face, revealing a handsome face with sharp edges, drooping thin eyelids, and a look of hostility.
The narrow, dark eyes slightly raised and looked at her.
Just with that one glance, Cen Wan's breathing stopped and her mind went blank.
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