During this time, she took a moment to send a message to the student union officers to finalize the activity plan for next week, and also replied to Yu's special assistant's email, approving the cooperation proposal from the European branch.
Rong Shenghan stayed by her side the whole time, tacitly shielding her from unnecessary social engagements.
He promptly offered her warm water when she gave him a meaningful look, and subtly adjusted her posture when she occasionally showed signs of fatigue. His meticulous care made the guests present admire how well-matched the two were.
Halfway through the banquet, Yu Jiuyuan excused herself to go to the restroom and temporarily left the crowd.
She stood in front of the mirror, looking at her exquisitely made-up face and perfect smile, and slowly composed herself.
Her indifferent gaze met her own in the mirror. She raised her hand and gently touched the gemstone necklace around her neck, her fingertips icy cold.
The system's voice sounded in my mind: "Host, all target affinity levels are maintained at 100%, and the main quest completion rate is 100%. Do you wish to start a side quest?"
"A side quest?" Yu Jiuyuan raised an eyebrow, a hint of interest flashing in her eyes. "What is it?"
"Maintain the stability of the existing relationship until officially marrying Rong Shenghan, or pursue a new target."
"No need."
Yu Jiuyuan chuckled softly, her voice as cold as ice.
"I'm too lazy to bother with those newbies."
She picked up her phone and sent Xie Zhecheng a message: "I found that out-of-print mathematics monograph you mentioned last time."
She also sent Yuanxu a photo of a rare plant that she had taken by chance.
He then sent Lin Yanran another message: "I'll be watching the race next week."
The notification sound of the message being sent successfully rang out one after another, and she could almost imagine the reactions of the three people when they saw the message.
Xie Zhecheng would put aside all his affairs and contact her immediately.
Yuan Xu would excitedly study the photos overnight, and might even come directly to ask her where they were taken.
Lin Yanran will immediately adjust her training plan in order to show her best form in the competition.
This feeling of controlling other people's emotions made her feel comfortable all over, like a top hunter watching his prey walk step by step into a carefully woven net, yet she was happy to do so.
"What are you doing?" Rong Shenghan's voice rang out from the doorway. He leaned against the door frame, looking at her with deep eyes.
Yu Jiuyuan immediately put away her phone, turned around and smiled at him, still with that innocent and harmless look: "It's nothing, just touching up my lipstick."
She walked to his side and naturally took his arm. "Let's go back, or Grandpa will start nagging us."
Rong Shenghan didn't press for details, but simply ruffled her hair affectionately: "Okay."
He knew exactly what she was doing, but he didn't care.
He even looked forward to watching how she would manipulate these outstanding men, and how he would become her final "destination".
When we returned to the banquet hall, the atmosphere had reached its climax.
The elders of the Yu family suggested that the two exchange engagement rings. Rong Shenghan knelt on one knee, took out a custom-made diamond ring, and the facets of the diamond reflected a dazzling light, which contrasted sharply with the indifference in Yu Jiuyuan's eyes.
"Yu Jiuyuan, will you marry me?" Rong Shenghan's voice was gentle and solemn, his eyes full of sincerity.
Yu Jiuyuan reached out her hand and watched the ring slowly slip onto her ring finger. A happy smile appeared on her face, and her eyes showed genuine joy and delight.
She answered softly, "I do."
Today, Yu Jiuyuan replaced her platinum ring on her ring finger with a diamond ring, but Rong Shenghan's platinum ring is still firmly on his ring finger.
Thunderous applause erupted, and flashbulbs went off again, capturing this seemingly perfect moment.
Xie Zhecheng gripped the wine glass in his hand tightly, his knuckles turning white.
Yuan Xu pushed up her glasses, trying to hide the disappointment in her eyes.
Lin Yanran tilted her head back and drank the wine in her glass in one gulp. Her Adam's apple bobbed, and her face still held that arrogant expression, but she couldn't hide the loneliness in her eyes.
Yu Jiuyuan saw all of this, but she didn't care at all.
She turned her head slightly, looked at Rong Shenghan beside her, and a meaningful smile appeared on her lips.
As night deepened, the lights of Saint Sakura Academy remained dazzling. Yu Jiuyuan, arm in arm with Rong Shenghan, saw off the last group of guests, finally letting the smile fade from her face.
She looked up at the night sky. The stars were sparse and the moon was bright, just like her life, which seemed perfect, but always carried a trace of loneliness and madness that no one could understand.
"Are you tired?" Rong Shenghan asked softly.
“A little,” Yu Jiuyuan answered honestly.
She was indeed a little tired; the busy days had taken a toll on her body, but she had already learned to manage her time effectively.
In the days to come, she will focus more on the handover of the Yu family business, and she should gradually delegate more authority over the student council work.
"I'll take you back to rest." Rong Shenghan lifted her up in his arms, his movements gentle yet firm.
Yu Jiuyuan did not struggle, but obediently leaned against him and closed her eyes.
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