From that day on, Luo Jiu stayed at home quietly and enjoyed a rare period of leisure.
Every morning, I can sleep until I naturally wake up. In my free time, I just need to talk about love, arrange flowers, and tease Shi Zixi. I am very happy.
However, a few days later, the job came. Boss Zheng brought two invitation letters.
"Dear Miss Luo Jiu, Miss Shi Zixi: "
I admire the talents of both ladies and sincerely invite you to perform at the banquet at the Su residence on the evening of April 16th (this Sunday).
We await good news.
...
Sunday evening, at the Su residence.
In most people's eyes, Luo Jiu has always been a charming and alluring woman wearing a red and black cheongsam.
But today, Luo Jiu's first performance outside the home allowed everyone to see that this woman, who always exudes charm, can also have an ethereal, pure, and elegant side, like an orchid.
Luo Jiu wore a dark blue off-shoulder lace dress. Her long hair, which was usually tied up, was now flowing smoothly down, making her look gentle and obedient. What was particularly striking was the white rose tucked behind her ear.
She was like a moonlit fairy, serene, beautiful, yet mysterious. A gust of wind would scatter her into the mist, appearing and disappearing, visible but untouchable.
She bowed to everyone and sat down again.
After a moment of silence, a pair of delicate fingers, clad in white lace-trimmed gloves, touched the strings.
The deep yet melodious notes of the cello flowed from Luo Jiu's fingertips. A gentle evening breeze rustled the moonlight, creating a scene of serene tranquility.
She closed her eyes, letting the wind blow her long hair around her, as if she were completely immersed in the deep yet captivating sound of the cello...
Shi Zixi danced beside her. As usual, she wore a white gauze dress, but unusually, she wore a red rose in her hair, adding a touch of color to her usually elegant appearance.
She lifted her skirt, nodded to the guests, and danced and twirled to the music...
The banquet hosted by the Su family was arranged according to Western banquet style. The buffet format made it easier for people to talk to each other.
It is said that this banquet was held to welcome Su Hengzhe, the only son of the Su family who had gone to study in the United States early on.
Su Mingyuan, the head of the Su family, has just turned thirty. He took over the family business in his twenties and transformed a small aromatherapy shop into the premier tobacco and fragrance store in Shanghai, demonstrating remarkable intelligence and foresight.
Logically speaking, such an important banquet should not invite people from the brothels and entertainment districts, but this Mr. Su is a very shrewd and sophisticated person.
Who knows when a courtesan in the mortal world might become someone you can't afford to offend?
Su Mingyuan looked around and saw that all the guests he had invited were staring intently at the center of the stage. Whether or not they could appreciate the art, they all had expressions of rapture.
Standing beside his father, Su Hengzhe looked at Luo Jiu, who was shining brightly on the stage, with a hint of surprise in his eyes. Then, he was full of interest.
I never imagined that the shy girl who hid in the corner of the wall that day could actually shine.
In the distance, a young man dressed as a servant walked through the crowd and whispered a few words to Mr. Su.
Su Mingyuan's face showed surprise. He pulled Su Hengzhe, who was still engrossed in Luo Jiu's cello performance, and left the banquet hall through a side path.
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