Li Chenglin glanced at his watch and figured it was about time.
"Susu, let's go inside first, we're about to begin."
"Okay." Li Susu nodded gently, trying to appear as natural as possible.
Many familiar faces will be here tonight...
Li Susu's heart skipped a beat.
Could it be that Fu Xingzhou will come too?
She hadn't seen him since she kicked him out at the hospital.
A strange sense of tension welled up inside her, and Li Susu followed her two older brothers into the banquet hall with unease.
Many celebrities attended tonight's banquet, making it a grander affair than the previous welcome party.
The crystal chandeliers were dazzling, and the atmosphere was lively with elegantly dressed people and clinking glasses.
Her two older brothers stood on either side of Li Susu, introducing her to the others with great pride.
"This is my younger sister, Li Susu." Li Chenglin's voice was full of pride.
“Su Su encountered some unexpected problems before, but she is fine now. Please continue to take care of her in the future,” Li Yulin added in a gentle tone.
The two older brothers were obviously very happy, but Li Susu felt very uncomfortable.
She felt like a commodity being judged and scrutinized by others.
Those probing gazes made her very uncomfortable.
She made an excuse to go out for some fresh air.
"There's a lounge upstairs where you won't be disturbed. Why don't you go and rest there?" Li Chenglin pointed upstairs.
"Okay." Li Susu nodded and fled upstairs as if she were escaping.
She stood by the railing and glanced down at the railing without making a sound.
There was still no sign of Fu Xingzhou.
It seems he won't be coming tonight.
Li Susu looked away, inwardly cursing herself for looking for Fu Xingzhou in the first place.
Isn't it something she's always hoped for that he won't bother her?
Everything is now moving in the right direction in my life.
But she just felt a void in her heart.
It's like a puzzle piece that's missing a piece; it can never be complete.
This feeling made her restless and uneasy.
The sofa in the lounge was soft and comfortable. Li Susu leaned against it, just about to close her eyes and rest for a while to relieve the stress brought by the banquet.
Then they heard a knock on the door.
She frowned, looking somewhat impatient.
She got up, opened the door, and glanced inside.
It turned out to be Chen Ke's assistant.
"Is something the matter?" Li Susu asked.
The assistant handed over an exquisite box.
"Ms. Li, this is a gift that Mr. Chen asked me to give you to congratulate you on reuniting with your family."
Li Susu nodded and took the box.
But I didn't expect to open it.
She's not in the mood to appreciate the gift right now.
I just want to be alone for a while.
She was about to close the door.
The assistant hesitated for a moment before saying, "Ms. Li, this is a necklace that Mr. Chen specially chose for you. He hopes you can wear it tonight."
Li Susu then opened the box and took a look.
It really is a necklace.
It is adorned with a dazzling diamond, making it exceptionally exquisite.
It looks very valuable.
This was the first time Chen Ke had ever given her such an expensive gift.
In the past, I would only mention it briefly, but Li Susu would refuse.
Seeing that she didn't make a move, the assistant kept urging her, "Ms. Li, this is Mr. Chen's kind gesture. Please wear it so I can explain myself."
Li Susu hesitated for a moment.
In the end, she took out the necklace.
She intends to wear it.
Just then, a hand suddenly pressed down on it.
I put the necklace back into the box.
Li Susu and her assistant both looked up in surprise.
The visitor was none other than Fu Xingzhou.
He was dressed in a black suit, with a tall and straight figure, exuding a cold aura.
“Fu Xingzhou?” Li Susu was somewhat surprised.
Fu Xingzhou ignored his assistant, his gaze fixed on the necklace box in Li Susu's hand.
He reached out and gently flicked the lid of the box with his long, slender fingers.
"This kind of thing is not worthy of President Li."
His tone was indifferent, yet carried an undeniable authority.
Before Li Susu could react, Fu Xingzhou had already taken the box from her hand.
He turned around and tossed the box directly into his assistant's hands.
“Take it back and tell Chen Ke that Su Su doesn’t need his gift.”
The assistant was stunned; he hadn't expected Fu Xingzhou to be so assertive.
He opened his mouth, wanting to say something, but dared not refute it.
Fu Xingzhou didn't look at him again, but took Li Susu's wrist and led her into the lounge.
With a "bang," the door to the lounge was slammed shut and locked from the inside.
Completed in one go.
Li Susu suddenly looked up, her eyes filled with undisguised displeasure.
"Fu Xingzhou, what are you doing?"
Her tone was cold and accusatory.
"When did it become Mr. Fu's place to interfere with the gifts I receive?"
Fu Xingzhou chuckled and walked a few steps to Li Susu.
He carried a faint scent of cologne, mixed with the aroma of male hormones, instantly enveloping Li Susu.
He reached out, his long, slender fingers gently resting on her shoulder.
Li Susu was confused and subconsciously raised her hand to push him away.
However, before her hand could even touch Fu Xingzhou, she felt a chill on her neck.
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