The ball continued, and Shi Lan was the most dazzling protagonist present. All the men and women who came here wanted to take this opportunity to get to know the reclusive daughter of the Shi family, who had almost never met the outside world.
Shi Lan was very friendly. After dancing a few songs with some of them, she excused herself that she was tired and left the dance floor. She went to a table to eat something.
A tall, slender, and refined-looking young man walked up to her.
Shi Lan smiled politely at him, took a glass of juice that she thought best suited her taste, and moved aside.
The young man smiled awkwardly and took the same glass of juice as her.
Shi Lan raised her glass to him, then prepared to choose her food.
The young man stood there dumbfounded, as if he wanted to speak but didn't know what to say. His lips moved, but he didn't utter a sound for a long time.
Shi Lan waited for a while, and seeing that he didn't move, she picked out a wheat cake and prepared to leave.
When the young man saw her turn around, his face suddenly turned red. After hesitating for a moment, he said, "My name is Moore."
Shi Lan stopped and said, "Oh, hello, my name is Shi Lan."
Moore nodded and said, “I know you,” he said, “on the StarNet, you heroically killed the greedy and tyrannical Queen.”
Shi Lan tilted her head, somewhat surprised. He was the first person to truly know her all night, since the StarNet didn't mention her specific name; Shi Lan's identity was referred to as a soldier.
"How did you recognize me?" Shi Lan was very curious. She looked completely different now than she did back then, with her hair and face covered in smeared makeup. Besides, everyone knew that the youngest daughter of the Shi family was an omega. Even if they thought the resemblance was similar, most people would think it was a coincidence. Who would believe that an omega could surpass most alphas, kill so many insectoids, and even kill the queen insect? Of course, no one would dare to say such a thing to her like him.
Moore hesitated for a moment, his face and neck turning red, before he said, "I admire you very much, as does my mother. We've watched your video at least a hundred times. You looked so majestic and brave in it."
Shi Lan was startled. After looking at her so many times, she could even tell how many holes were in her clothes, so it was understandable that he could recognize her. But then she felt a little ashamed. Actually, she wasn't as good as he thought at the time; she had her own motives.
Seeing that she didn't speak, Moore quickly said, "Don't misunderstand, I didn't mean that you're not good right now, I just..."
Before he could finish speaking, Shi Lan nodded and said, "I understand, you don't need to explain."
Moore smiled with relief. "That's good."
Not far away, Meisi had just parted ways with someone and was walking towards this side.
Shi Lan smiled politely at Moore, then left him and walked towards Mei Si.
Meisi was already a little tired after several rounds of dancing, but when she saw Shilan, her eyes immediately lit up and the fatigue that had just crept onto her cheeks vanished in an instant.
"Hello, Ms. Shi."
Shi Lan nodded to her and greeted her warmly, "Hello, Miss Meisi."
When she heard Shi Lan call her name, Mei Si's face lit up and her back straightened abruptly.
Shi Lan chuckled and stepped aside, saying, "Have a glass of juice, my family's chef is quite skilled."
Meisi was in no mood for drinking anything now. If she could get along well with the youngest daughter of the Shi family, it would be very beneficial for her in the future. Just thinking about the sensation that would be caused if she posted their intimate photos on the StarNet made her tremble with excitement.
With a smile, Mei Si casually picked up a cup from the side of the table, took a sip, and started chatting with Shi Lan.
The two women could only talk about makeup, beauty, and the courses they learned in school. Shi Lan had only trained for a few months and knew little about these things, but that didn't stop her from guiding Mei Si.
Meisi is someone who likes to show off and needs recognition; otherwise, she wouldn't post things on the StarNet.
Shi Lan only praised her a few times, and she became complacent. When she got excited, she complained that the crowd was affecting her performance.
Shi Lan let her lead her to a small garden near the veranda, and continued to listen to her recount those tedious stories.
The garden is shaded by green trees, and tiny light bulbs hang from the newly sprouted green branches, twinkling in the night sky. This, combined with the soft glow of the streetlights, creates a hazy, dreamlike beauty.
Meisi's mouth was dry from talking. After finishing her juice, she felt the atmosphere was right and suggested taking a photo with Shi Lan.
Having endured her nagging for so long, Shi Lan was just waiting for this one sentence.
The two immediately stood still, and Shi Lan quickly took something out of her waist and tucked it into her chest. After she finished taking the photo, she hurriedly put the thing away.
Meisi was so busy checking the photo results that she didn't notice what she was doing.
Having finished what she wanted to do, Shi Lan didn't want to waste any more time there, so she made an excuse to leave.
Meisi had already gotten what she wanted most, so she didn't try to stop her. Watching Shi Lan walk away, she hurriedly fiddled with her personal computer, hoping to post the photos online as soon as possible, preferably along with their conversation.
What should I say?
Mei thought that Shi Lan was also an O, and soon a post on StarNet about the views of a high-ranking official's daughter on her future spouse attracted a lot of attention, especially after seeing the medal, which caused a stir almost instantly.
The pure and beautiful girl in the photo, who looks like an elf, has a medal shining brightly on her chest. It is the highest honor and the most outstanding medal representing honor and merit.
No more than a hundred people in the league can achieve this honor, and this girl, who is clearly an omega, is definitely not among them.
The men in the Shi family's old house, who were raising their glasses in celebration, almost simultaneously looked at their wrists, and after seeing the post, they all turned to look at Shi Lan with some indignation.
Most of the people present came from prestigious families and held various positions in the military. They were all indignant that Shi Lan dared to openly wear a medal that did not belong to her and even posted the photo on the StarNet to show off. Even the fact that Shi Lan was the daughter of the Shi family could not quell their anger.
Shi Lan, holding her cup, slowly walked past the group of men whose expressions had suddenly changed, a smile playing on her lips as she looked at the five bodyguards whose faces were now unreadable.
If we don't teach them a lesson, they might really think they're easy prey.
Shi Lan smiled slightly and gently tapped the cup in her hand with the fork she had just used for snacking.
The crisp sound echoed throughout every corner of the hall. Some men and women who were engrossed in their conversation and had not yet noticed anything amiss also came to their senses, and in an instant, their eyes were all fixed on the graceful figure standing at the very front.
The music that had been playing faintly in the room stopped. Shi Lan slowly climbed two steps and looked down at the men who were either confused or glaring angrily, and the women who were looking at her with surprise.
"Ladies and gentlemen, I apologize for disturbing your enjoyment," Shi Lan said slowly, glancing around the room. "I know there's a message about me circulating on the StarNet, and most of you here have probably already seen it."
Those present who were unaware of the situation, upon hearing her words, hurriedly opened their personal computers to search for the information.
Shi Lan paused for a moment, then said, “I know everyone is very angry with me,” she looked at the crowd, “and the reason for this anger is probably this,” she took out the medal hidden in her belt and held it high.
The gleaming gold medals shimmered dazzlingly under the lights. (To be continued.)
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