Chapter 73 Clearance
As night fell and the lights came on, a grand banquet kicked off in the most luxurious hotel banquet hall in the city.
The crystal chandeliers cast brilliant light, and celebrities and scholars dressed in gorgeous clothes, holding champagne, chatted and laughed to the melodious music.
The banquet had already begun, and Lu Yuxing slowly walked down the stairs at a leisurely pace.
For a moment, all the lights seemed to be attracted by her and gathered on her. Everyone's attention was focused, the scene instantly became quiet, and everyone was amazed by the scene before them.
Today, Lu Yuxing is the protagonist of this banquet and the much-anticipated birthday boy. She was wearing a tailor-made cheongsam that perfectly outlined her graceful figure.
The cheongsam is embroidered with delicate and intricate patterns, and every stitch and thread speaks of the craftsman's hard work.
An emerald brooch on her neckline exudes a deep and charming glow under the light, which contrasts with her ink-black long hair and fair skin, making her eyes and eyebrows look more picturesque and beautiful beyond words.
Below the stage, Li Xuan was staring blankly at Lu Yuxing who was slowly walking down the stairs, his eyes full of obsession, his mouth slightly open, and the whole person seemed to be under a spell, unable to move.
Yu Bohan stood beside him, nudged him lightly with his elbow, and joked, "You are stunned. You didn't even blink? Your soul has been hooked!"
Li Xuan finally woke up from his dream, scratched his head awkwardly, and stammered in response: "Lu Yuxing is really beautiful today, and I'm not the only one looking at her." His eyes still drifted towards Lu Yuxing from time to time, and it was difficult to move them away.
On weekdays at school, Lu Yuxing is really too low-key.
She always wore a baggy school uniform that hid her figure, and she never put on any makeup on her face. She looked ordinary and didn't look like a rich girl at all.
Who would have thought that this stunningly beautiful girl in front of everyone was the inconspicuous Lu Yuxing in the school?
In fact, there is a reason why Lu Yuxing is so low-key.
What happened five years ago was such a huge blow to her that it caused a huge change in her personality.
In addition, her aunt once warned her earnestly: "When you don't have enough ability to protect yourself, you must learn to restrain your edge and keep a low profile."
From then on, she put away her brilliance and quietly became an ordinary student in school.
So much so that none of her classmates knew that her family was so wealthy.
Seeing Li Xuan's absent-minded look, Yu Bohan became curious and moved closer, asking in a low voice: "Tell me the truth, are you interested in Lu Yuxing?"
Li Xuan was silent for a moment, took a deep breath, and said slowly: "I used to have some, but now I don't dare to have any. Although my family also has tens of millions of real estate, compared with Lu Yuxing's family, it is simply a dwarf compared to a giant. It is not good enough. I don't want people to say that I am with Lu Yuxing because of her family background. I feel tired just thinking about it."
He frowned slightly, his eyes revealing a trace of helplessness and pain, and continued, "You don't know, my dad has no dignity at all when he is at my grandpa's house. He is very cautious every time he goes there, and as a result, I am looked down upon by my grandparents. I don't want to be like my dad. Although I am not a live-in son-in-law, my life is no different from that of a live-in son-in-law. I have to consider the faces of my father-in-law's family in everything. That kind of life is too cowardly."
Yu Bohan couldn't help but feel a little regretful after hearing this, and asked, "But, if Lu Yuxing also likes you, wouldn't you feel it's a pity?"
Li Xuan smiled bitterly and shook his head, his eyes full of determination: "It's not a good match, so let's nip this relationship in the bud!" At this moment, he was extremely clear-headed, as if all the fantasies in his heart were cut off at once.
He knew that from this moment on, he might never fall in love with Lu Yuxing again.
This relationship that ended before it even began is like a fleeting meteor in the night sky. Although beautiful, it is destined to become only a memory.
(Please raise your hands if you have watched I May Not Love You. There is a spoiler for the sequel. Li Daren said he would not fall in love with Chen Youqing, but the truth is he has already fallen in love with her, but he just doesn’t want to admit it.)
"Alas! Every family has its own problems." Yu Bohan's family also has a lot of messy things.
"No need to say more, today the birthday boy is the most important."
At this moment, Lu Yuxing had already walked to the center of the banquet. She bowed slightly and gracefully thanked the guests present. Her voice was clear and pleasant, like a string of lively notes echoing in the banquet hall: "Thank you all for taking the time to attend my birthday party. I hope everyone can have fun tonight." Everyone applauded, and the applause was thunderous, drowning out the conversation between Li Xuan and Yu Bohan.
Yu Bohan pulled Li Xuan's arm and said, "Let's go and toast the birthday boy." Li Xuan hesitated for a moment, but still followed Yu Bohan towards Lu Yuxing.
When they walked in front of Lu Yuxing, a bright smile appeared on Lu Yuxing's face. That smile was like the warm sunshine in spring, which warmed Li Xuan's heart. The blessing words he had prepared were stuck in his throat for a moment.
Seeing Li Xuan's distraught look, Yu Bohan hurriedly stepped forward with a smile to break the slightly awkward atmosphere, "Lu Yuxing, happy birthday! Your appearance today has amazed the entire audience. Li Xuan and I almost didn't recognize you!"
His voice was cheerful and somewhat teasing, his face was filled with a sincere smile, and his eyes were full of admiration.
Lu Yuxing smiled sweetly and responded gently, "Thank you. I'm really happy that you can come to my birthday party."
As she spoke, her eyes turned slightly, like the twinkling stars in the night sky, falling on Li Xuan. Her voice softened unconsciously, and she asked softly, "Li Xuan, why don't you speak?"
There was anticipation and curiosity in her eyes, as if she was expecting to hear some special words from him.
Li Xuan finally woke up as if from a dream, as if he had finally found his thoughts. His expression was a little unnatural, and he just uttered lightly: "Happy birthday." His voice was flat, without too many emotional ups and downs, as if he was just completing a simple greeting task.
Lu Yuxing's smile froze for a moment, and a hint of imperceptible disappointment flashed across her eyes. She frowned slightly and couldn't help asking, "Is that all?"
There was a hint of grievance in her voice. You know, it might have been that other people in the class didn't know that today was her birthday, but Li Xuan had known this date for a long time, and even vowed that he would give her a big surprise on her eighteenth birthday.
But now, he was just being perfunctory, without any special expression.
Li Xuan seemed to be avoiding her gaze deliberately, his eyes were a little evasive, and he whispered: "Well, then I wish you a happy birthday, and hope you can find your other half soon." Every word was spoken slowly and clearly, but it was like a small knife, piercing Lu Yuxing's heart.
"What did you say?" Lu Yuxing's voice suddenly rose, with a bit of disbelief and anger. She widened her eyes and stared straight at Li Xuan, as if confirming whether the person in front of her was still the one she knew.
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