Wherever there was Lin Huayin, it was her home ground.
This seemed to have become a universally acknowledged rule in Sijiu City. Even if this was Shang Yao's birthday banquet, it still couldn't change this iron law.
Lin Huayin's arrival was very sudden, and she left very easily. Before she left, she walked slowly to Xiao Zheng and calmly tidied up Xiao Zheng's bow tie that was slightly crooked because of his sitting posture. She said softly, "Don't drink too much."
"Okay." Xiao Zheng nodded, a little scared. "I'll send you back."
He suggested his own idea.
After Old Lin's disturbance, this glass of wine was a little awkward. He simply accompanied Old Lin home to watch TV.
"You go ahead and play." Lin Huayin shook her head gently and then turned to leave the hall of the Yan Family. She didn't give Xiao Zheng any room to maneuver.
Xiao Zheng couldn't help but laugh and stood on the spot. He didn't know if Old Lin was really angry or if she was just here to declare her sovereignty. But no matter what the reason was, Xiao Zheng's wine was a little tasteless.
But on the other hand, Lin Huayin's declaration tonight was to announce the news of her pregnancy to Sijiu City.
This wasn't something that was worth announcing to the world. Especially to a low-key woman like Old Lin. And it was also a private matter.
But she said that more or less in a petulant manner. It seemed cruel, but it made Xiao Zheng feel that it was very cute. Respectable.
After Lin Huayin left, the atmosphere at the scene couldn't warm up for a long time. Shang Yao felt bitter in her heart, but she didn't go to Xiao Zheng immediately. Instead, she held a glass of wine and slowly walked to the quiet area in the southeast corner.
There was a man there.
A man in a well-ironed suit, but his eyes were a little gray.
The man was about 30 years old. He held a glass of whiskey from the beginning to the end. He drank very little and didn't get up.
Observant people would notice that. From time to time, he would use his left hand to massage his left leg. It seemed that if he didn't massage it a few times, his leg would be crippled.
His name was Xue Kaiyang, an unknown hedonistic son. His left leg was naturally a little short. They had to wear special shoes in order to walk like a normal person. Otherwise, when he walked, his shoulders would rise and fall. It was hilarious.
As the young master of the Xue family. He was the chief successor of a first-tier wealthy family. His appearance really wasn't outstanding enough. His business acumen could only be considered average among the younger generation. In Sijiu City, many people in the circle called him Young Master Lame. His words were filled with ridicule.
The Xue Family did not expect Xue Kaiyang to get Shang Yao's attention. Sending him over was just to make friends with people in the industry and expand his network.
After all, occasions like this were rare.
But no one expected that Shang Yao would go straight to Xue Kaiyang after Lin Huayin left.
The closer Shang Yao got, the more nervous Xue Kaiyang became. Even his palm, which was holding the wine cup, was sweating.
Xue Kaiyang knew his own limitations. In his heart, Lin Huayin was an unreachable Empyrean Fairy that he didn't even dare to think about. And Shang Yao was also a goddess that he couldn't reach. Especially because most of the young geniuses present here had more ability, background, talent, and appearance than him.
How could he have such a sweet dream?
But reality was far more absurd and interesting than movies.
The more he didn't dare to think about it, the more Shang Yao's behavior shattered his worldview.
"Young Master Xue. Can you have a drink with me? "Shang Yao sat opposite Xue Kaiyang under the watchful eyes of the crowd. She said very gently.
Perhaps in terms of looks, she was indeed a notch below Lin Huayin. But in this world, how many women could be compared to Lin Huayin in terms of beauty?
In the end, he still had to return to the real world. Fairies were fairies. Mortals shouldn't be associated with them. Lest he asked for a snub.
Xue Kaiyang's expression was a little uneasy and a little perturbed. He didn't have much experience in being the center of attention. Oh, no, since it was confirmed that he was born with a disability, he did receive a lot of attention to a certain extent. But they were all malicious, negative, and made him feel that life wasn't easy.
This was the first time he received such attention like tonight.
Xue Kaiyang swallowed his saliva, and very solemnly raised his cup, his voice trembling: "Of course, it's my honor."
He used all the strength in his body to say these words. But his back was already drenched in sweat.
The two clinked their cups, drank, then Shang Yao took the initiative to shake hands with him.
Finally, Shang Yao unilaterally announced the end of this birthday banquet. She went straight upstairs to her room. She didn't appear again.
Following that, many of the young talents who once looked down on Xue Kaiyang, and even teased him to his face, took the initiative to go over and chat with Xue Kaiyang.
Xue Kaiyang was still a little dazed, but those young talents understood Shang Yao's intentions. Apart from regret, there was also a hint of rumination in their hearts.
Tonight, Shang Yao didn't need to directly decide on a date. Even a blind date had its success and failure, not to mention a birthday banquet of the upper class?
Even the Yan family didn't give Shang Yao a strict order to choose a fiancé from these young masters.
But after Lin Huayin left, Shang Yao unreasonably chose a target. A target that no one would have thought of.
Xue Kaiyang, a crippled young master.
Many young masters felt that this was a choice worth pondering over.
Was he angry? Stubborn? Or did he give up on himself?
Maybe both.
But no matter what the reason was, a piece of pie fell from the sky, and it just happened to hit Xue Kaiyang's head. He was lucky. But also unfortunate.
Everyone knew that he had become Xiao Zheng's substitute. He would never be able to obtain Shang Yao's heart in his lifetime. But he had no choice. After Shang Yao chose him, he had no way out.
He couldn't refuse Shang Yao.
The Xue family would never give up the heaven-sent opportunity to unite with the Yan family through marriage.
This was probably the most powerful sacrifice that Xue Kaiyang could make for the family?
Even though he was a passive sacrifice.
He didn't even have the right to make a sacrifice.
In a faraway corner, Xiao Zheng was sipping his red wine. He did not know when Yan Hong had appeared beside him.
"Boss Xiao. What do you think of this? "Yan Hong sighed. She seemed to feel sorry for Shang Yao.
She knew better than many others that such a choice was full of suspicion that he was acting out of spite. But it was also a helpless move.
Only by finding a weak fiancé, could Shang Yao have complete control. She wouldn't become a pawn of the Bai family and Shang Jingtian.
Or else, Shang Yao wouldn't be able to handle the situation of being attacked from both sides.
Xiao Zheng shook his head, "I can't comment."
He felt a little sorry about this, but there was nothing he could do.
He had repaid the favor he owed her.
It would be good if they could work together in the future, but if not, they wouldn't owe each other anything.
"You know you can't do it, but you still do it." Yan Hong's eyes revealed a faint sadness. "Yao Yao is smart. But she also made a mistake that all women in the world would make. I hope after tonight, she can distinguish between dreams and reality. Don't torture yourself. "
These words were very metaphorical. They were also the last words that Yan Hong gave to Xiao Zheng.
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