Chapter 123
o problem at all, we're friends after all. If any of you ever encounters difficulties in the future, just tell me." Xue Liping waved her hand grandly.While Xue Liping was talking to these people, Li A...Chapter 123
Liyi embraced Ni Xuanyi, kissed her lips, and said with a laugh, "How have I cut corners Wasn't I energetic enough last night"
Ni Xuanyi was at a loss for what to say hearing him talk about this in broad daylight. She frowned and pushed him away. "What are you doing How did you become even less serious!"
"Now that you're my wife, why do I need to be serious" Liyi looked evasive as he gazed at Ni Xuanyi before starting the car.
Ni Xuanyi felt a bit down but seeing that Liyi didn't elaborate further, she didn’t bring it up again. She had been worn out from being kept awake until late last night and then spending the whole afternoon queuing at the civil affairs office. Ni Xuanyi was really tired; she leaned back in her seat and slowly fell asleep.
Seeing that Ni Xuanyi had fallen asleep, Liyi knew that she must be truly exhausted. Looking down at her small face, he couldn’t help but smile, covering her with a jacket. After checking his watch, seeing it was still early, he drove leisurely through the streets for over an hour when normally it would only take half an hour.
Liyi parked the car in front of the hotel where the Dynasty Empire often held banquets. The entrance was covered with a long red carpet and elegantly dressed men and women came and went, leaving Ni Xuanyi rather dumbfounded.
"You… are you taking me here" Ni Xuanyi looked at Liyi next to her who seemed ready to get out of the car and asked anxiously.
"There's a company year-end party today, I have to attend it. Now that you're my wife, naturally, you'll be my companion," said Liyi matter-of-factly.
"But… but…" Ni Xuanyi was nervous hearing that Liyi wanted her to accompany him to the company’s year-end party and worriedly added, "I'm not wearing a formal dress."
"You look beautiful like this," said Liyi admiringly as he looked at Ni Xuanyi.
"I... I didn't put on any makeup, did I" Ni Xuanyi hastily came up with an excuse.
"Your happy smile is the best makeup," Li Yi was very skilled at making Ni Xuanyi feel better.
"I... I'm a little scared!" Ni Xuanyi's face turned solemn as she spoke her honest words.
"What are you afraid of With me by your side, there's nothing to be afraid of," Li Yi pulled Ni Xuanyi close and kissed her cheek. "So you don't want to go with me Are you happy that I bring another woman to the party"
"I'm not happy." Ni Xuanyi bit down on Li Yi's thin lips, "If you dare to take someone else with you, I'll bite you to death!"
"Then come in with me. You're going to be my wife for life and have to attend countless parties like this one in the future; you need to start somewhere," Li Yi gently persuaded Ni Xuanyi.
Ni Xuanyi knew that what Li Yi said was true, but she didn't expect things would happen so suddenly. If Li Yi took her to an unfamiliar place with strangers around her, it wouldn't matter much to her, but there were countless former colleagues at this party!
"Xuanyuan, you are now my wife!" Li Yi waved the marriage certificate in front of Ni Xuanyi.
Ni Xuanyi gritted her teeth for a long time before finally summoning up the courage to open the car door and get out.
The grand ballroom was already filled with many people, men and women dressed elegantly in their evening gowns, exquisite makeup, each wearing an aloof and noble smile on their faces.
Ni Xuanyi held onto Li Yi's arm as she walked inside, doing her best to calm herself down. At this moment, Li Yi received another call and temporarily let go of Ni Xuanyi's hand, walking aside to take the phone call.
Someone patted Ni Xuanyi on the shoulder from behind. When she turned around, it was her former colleague Liu Yang, who exclaimed in surprise when he saw her: “Ni Xuanyi I thought this back looked like yours. Didn’t you resign from our company Why are you here attending the year-end party”
Looking at her colleague before her, Ni Xuanyi felt rather awkward and said, “I… I am accompanying someone to attend this banquet.”
“Accompanying who It must be a high-ranking executive, right Our company’s year-end party invites very important guests!” Liu Yang gossiped curiously at Ni Xuanyi. "Did you find yourself a boyfriend Who is he Introduce him to me!"
Caught off guard, Ni Xuanyi looked at the azure blue evening dress Liu Yang was wearing and immediately lavished praise on it. “Your outfit looks gorgeous! It makes you look elegant and poised!”
"Really I like this dress too. I hope it brings me luck; even if I can’t win over our president, I will at least nab some high-ranking officials!" Liu Yang beamed happily as soon as he heard Ni Xuanyi’s compliments.
While Liu Yang was still smiling, he suddenly saw Li Yi walking past Ni Xuanyi. He remembered his just-uttered words and hurriedly bid farewell to her in a panic: "Xuanxuan, I need to go inside now. We can talk later!"
Before Ni Xuanyi could figure out what was happening, Liu Yang had already darted away.
Li Yi walked past from behind and tapped Ni Xuanyi on the head: "What did you say that scared her off"
Ni Xuanyi innocently replied with a sigh: “You scared her off!”
Holding Ni Xuanyi’s hand, Li Yi led her into the venue and paused by the back entrance. He thought for a moment and asked her opinion: "Do you want to walk up to the stage together with me later, or wait for me down below" In this occasion, he was an important figure who needed to make a late appearance.
Ni Xuanyi immediately answered, “I’ll just wait for you downstairs. I don’t think the spotlight is very suitable for me.” She secretly let out a sigh of relief; Li Yi still thought about her feelings and knew she would be too nervous walking down the red carpet in front of everyone’s eyes.
Lì Yì smiled at her and instructed, "Don't wander around. Wait for me near the stage."
"Okay." Ní Xuānyī happily nodded and slipped into the banquet hall.
The banquet hall was filled with beautifully dressed young women, their eyes gleaming with desire as they searched for potential targets.
Ní Xuānyī looked around. The banquet was in a Western buffet style; before the host spoke, guests could freely socialize and enjoy the food. Not having anyone to talk to, she walked over to the dining table and began to eat heartily.
"Ní Xuānyī!"
Ní Xuānyī was just putting a piece of tiramisu in her mouth when she heard an unfamiliar male voice calling out behind her. She turned around to see Pú Hǎipíng, one of her former colleagues.
"Hi! Did you come for the banquet" Ní Xuānyī greeted Pú Hǎipíng with a smile. The man was capable and handsome; many colleagues had pursued him at work, though Ní Xuānyī didn't know many people back then.
"Ní Xuānyī! It really is you—I thought I was mistaken!" Pú Hǎipíng stood up before her, his expression very excited; he almost reached out to grasp Ní Xuānyī's hand.
Ní Xuānyī didn't understand why Pú Hǎipíng was so excited. She smiled gently at him.
"Where have you been lately Why did you suddenly resign I couldn't find you anywhere…" Pú Hǎipíng's face turned slightly red; he seemed unsure of how to express himself.is understanding, G University had only just started its term for about a week; freshmen should not yet be in formal classes. So what trouble did Ni Xuanyi get into that she's been asked by the school...