At the end of the song, the band in the corner of the banquet stopped playing.
The dancing couples in the middle of the hall each finished their dance with different movements and stopped in place. After gracefully bowing to their dance partners, they simultaneously cast their gazes at a small empty space in the center of the hall.
There, a man and a woman, who looked very different from each other, also stopped dancing in a proper posture.
Some of the guests secretly hid their disappointment, while others showed disdain.
In this kind of "upper-class" social occasion, the social dance naturally represented a part of the social circle. One could more or less tell a person's background from their dance moves.
Before this, many people present practiced their dance steps hard, secretly looking forward to being chosen by Ji Zhixu as a dance partner at this birthday banquet. Then, they could show off their charm...
They were all confident that with their status and ability, they could obtain this special honor. At the very least, the limelight would be stolen by those close to them.
But they didn't expect that someone would come out of nowhere and make this guy, who they had never heard of before, become the favorite of Miss Ji.
These people naturally gritted their teeth secretly. They weren't flustered and exasperated, but they couldn't help but compare themselves to the other party. They realized that other than this person's appearance, he seemed to be completely ordinary. Even his dance steps were incomparably jerky, as if he was just an ordinary person. They involuntarily began to have some dark expectations — such as if an accident would happen during the dance...
But unfortunately, although Lin Jie's performance was proper, he performed steadily from beginning to end. He even chatted and laughed with Miss Ji, chatting happily.
Lin Jie held Ji Zhixu's hand with one hand and her waist with the other. He struck the simplest pose to end the dance and subconsciously let out a sigh of relief. Remember the URL: m.9biquge.com.
Dancing... was still a bit difficult for someone like him who had stayed in the bookstore for many years, especially when he had to ignore the eyes of all kinds of people around him.
After the music stopped, Ji Zhixu consciously released her hand from Lin Jie's shoulder. She took two steps back, lifted her skirt and gracefully bowed. She slightly lowered her head and humbly said, "Thank you for your guidance. Every time I talk to you, I can realize my own shallow ignorance and the vastness of knowledge … I have benefited a lot."
"You're welcome. After all, you're a regular customer of mine. I've always paid attention to 'after-sales service.' But then again, we've known each other for almost half a year. You don't have to be so … polite and restrained. Just get along like ordinary friends."
Lin Jie smiled helplessly as he looked at the dazzling and piercingly cold Ji Zhixu who had lowered her head to him. He wondered if it was because the Great Miss Ji had been at her most wretched when she walked into the bookstore on that rainy night, causing her to always be at an extreme psychological disadvantage.
Or was it because he had purposely dominated the conversation in the past that Ji Zhixu had developed a habit?
He felt that... the Great Miss Ji seemed to have become respectful and submissive. In other words, she had already become Lin Jie's figure.
Although this result could be considered as intentional, he still felt a bit guilty if he went overboard...
Ji Zhixu pursed her lips. For a moment, there was fear and embarrassment on her face, but then she hesitated for a moment before nodding with difficulty and agreeing. "You're right. I'll treat you like a friend."
Although it was very difficult for her to treat someone who was more powerful than God as a friend, since it was a request from Mr. Lin, she had to do her best to fulfill it.
"..."
If it weren't for the fact that the occasion was more solemn, Lin Jie would have held his forehead and lamented.
Your face is so serious. You haven't relaxed at all! Why do you feel like I'm ordering you around? You're even more reserved!
Lin Jie was powerless to complain when he suddenly saw a brown-haired young man in a luxurious formal suit walk over. He held a glass of wine and smiled at Ji Zhixu, raising his glass.
"Miss Ji, long time no see."
Ji Zhixu frowned slightly. The person in front of her wasn't an ordinary noble, but a direct descendant of a wizard clan. Moreover, he was one of the stronger competitors of this generation. His talent was outstanding, and he was also at the Terror Grade at a young age.
Just like the information Fitch had received, there were quite a few Extraordinaires at this banquet.
If it were in the past, Ji Zhixu would definitely work hard to befriend these people and fight for more chips for Luo Er's resources. She would also choose suitable collaborators for herself, for her father, and for the counterattack of the entire Luo Er's resources …
This was her fate that she couldn't resist.
But now that Mr. Lin was on her side, these people were dispensable.
"Long time no see." Ji Zhixu nodded.
Although these people were no longer of any value, the necessary etiquette still had to be maintained. Thus, she introduced him to Lin Jie out of habit. "John Fred, the second son of the Fred clan."
She deliberated for a moment and decided not to introduce Lin Jie to John.
First of all, Mr. Lin's identity had to be revealed later when the cooperation between the two parties was announced. Only then would it be enough of a deterrent.
Second of all … she didn't think it was necessary to introduce Mr. Lin to these worthless people. It would be too degrading.
Lin Jie naturally didn't know the twists and turns in Ji Zhixu's mind. He smiled and politely extended his hand. "Hello."
John's expression was a little strange. He didn't extend his hand and instead looked at Ji Zhixu with a frown. After waiting for a moment, he realized that the former didn't have any intention of continuing the introduction. He looked at Lin Jie with a rather interesting expression.
Of course, it wasn't awkwardness. Instead, it was a mixture of surprise, mockery, sudden realization, and delight in Lin Jie's misfortune.
In his opinion, there were only two possibilities for only introducing one person. The first was that this person's identity was known by everyone. The second was that this person wasn't worth introducing.
He had never seen this black-haired youth in front of him before. The first possibility was completely impossible.
Thus, there was only the second possibility. Who would've thought that this guy was just a shield Ji Zhixu pulled over? Just because she didn't want to choose one of them as her future partner, she actually used this method …
He maintained a faint smile on his face and said, "Miss Ji, could it be that this gentleman doesn't have a name? I think that introducing both parties should be given equal treatment. This is the most basic etiquette, isn't it? "
John raised his head arrogantly and proudly. He raised the corner of his mouth and continued, "Even if there's a huge difference in status between the two parties, introducing only one party is a little too embarrassing."
"…?"
Ji Zhixu was a little confused.
That's right, it was indeed very embarrassing.
But why didn't you feel embarrassed at all? Instead, you were very proud? Could it be that this insult wasn't strong enough? Or was this John actually a masochist?
But now wasn't the time to think about this …
Ji Zhixu's gaze stopped on Lin Jie's hand that was suspended in the air for a while. Her heart tightened and she raised her head to look at Lin Jie's face.
The smile on the bookstore owner's face had already disappeared.
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