At night, a cold sea breeze blows in.
When Rong Shang, arm in arm with Zhan Nanting, descended the dazzling crystal staircase, most of the guests on the cruise ship had already arrived.
At that moment, a beam of white light shone on them. The tall and handsome man was wearing a dark blue haute couture suit, while the woman standing next to him was wearing a black strapless fitted long dress.
They have well-matched figures and their good looks are even more eye-catching.
The two of them were already drawing everyone's attention just by standing there.
Amidst the clinking of glasses and the flickering lights, Rong Shang saw only unfamiliar faces.
Are you nervous?
Seeing the somewhat indifferent expression on her face, Zhan Nanting chuckled softly, then withdrew his hand from hers and naturally and affectionately put his arm around her waist.
"It's alright." Feeling the warmth emanating from the man, Rong Shang leaned closer and whispered her response.
However, out of Zhan Nanting's sight, Rong Shang frowned slightly.
She could feel the gazes coming from all around her from time to time.
It was very unrestrained and very intense.
At this moment, Rong Shang, standing in the center, felt as if she were being watched like prey, which made her extremely unhappy and displeased.
Before long, all sorts of people around them began to raise their glasses and walk towards them, ostensibly to offer a toast.
Tonight is their engagement banquet, and as the guests toasted them, Rong Shang heard mostly blessings for them.
After several people toasted her, a familiar face suddenly appeared before her. Rong Shang raised an eyebrow and could feel the hand around her waist tightening.
Subconsciously, she glanced at the man and asked, "Nan Ting, why did you invite Zhan Minglei as well?"
She had already lowered her voice considerably, but Zhan Minglei, who was walking in front, still heard her.
Upon seeing Rong Shang, Zhan Minglei recalled what had happened in the Dark City three months ago. He narrowed his eyes and spoke in a deliberately friendly manner.
“I’m telling you, my future sister-in-law, I am Nan Ting’s brother, even if we’re not blood-related. We’ve lived together for twenty years after all.”
"Now that my younger brother is engaged, wouldn't it be a bit unreasonable not to invite me, his older brother?"
There were many people watching at the time, so it was highly likely that Zhan Minglei's statement was just an act.
But Zhan Nanting isn't him; he really can't pretend to be someone else.
As the man, who appeared to be around forty, raised his glass and offered kind words in a toast, Zhan Nanting glanced at him lazily, then turned and left with Rong Shang in his arms.
Well.
No one toasted Zhan Minglei with his raised glass, leaving him somewhat embarrassed as he stood there.
"Isn't this Lord Lei from Dark City?"
"Yes, look at him, so imposing outside, but when he returns to Second Master, he still gets the cold shoulder."
"Alas, a sparrow can never become a phoenix."
...
Damn it!
Suddenly, a murmur arose around them, and Zhan Minglei overheard everything they said. His expression changed drastically, and he gripped his wine glass tightly.
On the back of his hand, the veins bulged instantly.
Zhan Nanting!
*
"Nan Ting, why did you invite him?"
Even after everyone had walked several steps away, Zhan Nanting continued to toast and chat with the guests.
When he had a little free time, he raised his wine glass to his lips and took a sip. Then, Rong Shang's voice came from beside him again.
His hand paused, and at that moment, golden light fell from above. Zhan Nanting put down his wine glass, his long, deep eyes narrowing dangerously.
"Because... I want to avenge my father."
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