Ning Shitang extended his hand to Shen Shuyi in a very gentlemanly manner, a smile on his face.
"Miss Chen, may I have this dance?"
Shen Shuyi met his deep eyes, her eyebrows curving slightly as she smiled an impeccable smile.
"It is my honor to dance with Mr. Ning."
Her smile dazzled Ning Shitang, making him want to kiss her.
Ning Shitang's Adam's apple bobbed as he took her hand and placed it in the crook of his arm, and the two stepped onto the dance floor together.
Accompanied by cheerful dance music, Shen Shuyi was embraced by Ning Shitang as they swayed on the dance floor, their movements elegant and their dance exquisite.
Her hand was enveloped by Ning Shitang's warm, dry palm, while her other hand rested on his shoulder, twirling and dancing with the man's movements.
The hem of the cheongsam swayed gracefully, as light and beautiful as a butterfly.
With a spin, Shen Shuyi fell into Ning Shitang's arms, looking up at the dazzling crystal chandelier.
When Ning Shitang saw the light fall into her eyes, her red lips and white teeth, her bright and beautiful appearance captivating him, he couldn't help but be mesmerized. He pulled her into his arms, his chest pressed tightly against hers.
This scene came into Hu Cheng's view. At the same time, Hu Cheng was also dancing with Fan Meizhen on the dance floor.
Fan Meizhen discovered that Hu Cheng was peeping at Shen Shuyi, and she became furious and kicked Hu Cheng.
"Sorry, Cheng, are you alright?"
Hu Cheng abruptly looked away, secretly reminding himself not to pay attention to Shen Shuyi.
"fine."
Fan Meizhen was in a bad mood and said sullenly, "I'm a little tired, shall we go back?"
"Go back where?"
"Of course, we'll go back to Haicheng."
Hu Cheng looked troubled. "I have a speech to give in Ningzhou City, and I won't be able to go back for a few days. Why don't you go back first?"
“How can that be? Since we came together, we have to go back together.” Fan Meizhen had a bad feeling, and then said, “Acheng, I am your fiancée. No matter what you do, I will be by your side.”
Hu Cheng smiled and said, "Alright, let's stay in Ningzhou City for a few more days. I've heard there are a lot of fun places here. I'll take you around after we finish our business."
"Hmm." Fan Meizhen had lost interest in dancing. She was full of questions and just wanted to figure out what was going on with Shen Shuyi.
What puzzled her most was that Shen Shuyi's gaze had clearly swept over them while they were dancing, yet when she saw her and Hu Cheng, Shen Shuyi's eyes remained completely unmoved.
It's a strange feeling, like looking at a stranger...
Shen Shuyi held Ning Shitang's warm hand tightly. After dancing for one song, she stopped. She knew that Ning Shitang had important things to deal with, so she suggested that they go for a walk in the garden and have something to eat.
Before leaving, Ning Shitang instructed the guards to protect his wife, and then strode upstairs to the council chamber.
Shen Shuyi took Saifeng and Qiuyan for a walk in the garden, while most people were dancing or drinking and talking in the ballroom.
Many people saw her appear, and many women wanted to go to the garden to befriend her. They had instructed the housekeeper that the lady preferred quiet and did not like to talk about business or politics.
Now everyone understands that they shouldn't try to get close to Shen Shuyi to achieve cooperation.
This shows that Commander Ning did not like others getting close to his wife.
Isn't this a form of protection?
People with sense wouldn't go over there, but there are always those who don't read the room.
These people were Hu Cheng and Fan Meizhen. They both wanted to find out what was going on with Shen Shuyi, why she didn't return to Haicheng while she was alive, and why she didn't reunite with them.
As Hu Cheng looked at Shen Shuyi in the garden, at her graceful figure, a thought suddenly flashed through his mind.
Shen Shuyi loves him so much, how could she possibly marry that Commander Ning?
Previously, he had planned to return from abroad to break off his engagement with Shen Shuyi and then marry Fan Meizhen.
If Shen Shuyi insists on not breaking off the engagement and insists on being with him, then he will have no choice but to make Shen Shuyi his concubine.
It's not that he still holds onto old ideas; this is the only way he can make amends, since the person he loves most is Meizhen.
Mrs. Hu's position can only belong to Meizhen; if Shen Shuyi insists on coming over, she can only become a concubine.
"Sister Shuyi." Fan Meizhen quickly stepped forward.
Upon hearing this, Shen Shuyi turned around and saw Fan Meizhen and Hu Cheng.
A hint of doubt flashed in her eyes. "You called me?"
"Yes! Sister Shuyi, it's so good that you're alright!" Fan Meizhen said with a big smile, while Hu Cheng observed Shen Shuyi's expression.
Shen Shuyi tilted her head. "Calling me so affectionately, do I even know you?"
Fan Meizhen was completely stunned.
Hu Cheng's gaze fell on Shen Shuyi's left wrist, where there was a scar, and the woman in front of him also had the same scar on her left wrist.
"Xiao Yi, why are you pretending not to know us?"
He stepped forward, wanting to grab Shen Shuyi's hand to look at the scar, but was stopped by two maids.
Hu Cheng didn't give up. Instead, he said excitedly, "The scar on your left wrist is from five years ago when you were injured while pulling me up after I fell into an ice cellar."
Shen Shuyi raised her hand and looked at her left hand; there was indeed a scar.
Is this it?
"But why should I believe what you say?"
"I have no recollection of you."
Fan Meizhen and Hu Cheng were both stunned. "You...you have amnesia?!"
The two exchanged a glance and concluded that Shen Shuyi had been injured and fallen into the sea, losing her memory; otherwise, why wouldn't she return to the Shen family after coming back alive?
I see, that explains everything.
Shen Shuyi frowned slightly. "This is none of your business."
Fan Meizhen wanted to say something, but Hu Cheng quickly pulled her back, and the two took a few steps back and whispered.
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