Chapter 134: Some People Like Flies

At three o'clock in the afternoon, Ruan Liuzheng, who had been dominated by Ye Shutong for almost a day, finally freed herself from the dress shop. She looked completely different from the morning.

Her makeup had a slightly foxy touch, a stark contrast to her usual coolness.

However, she didn't follow Ye Shutong's advice when choosing a dress, choosing a simple black strapless dress with a light-colored shawl.

Her long, smooth, and beautiful hair was tied into a simple bun, with two loose strands cascading down her forehead, creating a cool, elegant, and playful look.

Ye Shutong, standing next to her, also chose a strapless dress, but this time, it was white gauze, with a white gauze flower tied around her waist by the designer.

She had washed off her morning makeup and applied a light makeup look to match the white dress,

just to be with Ruan Liuzheng .

The two of them stepped out of the nanny car together and walked arm in arm into the ballroom of the Ritz-Carlton Hotel.

Even though the time had been calculated, the banquet hall was already bustling with activity when the two of them arrived.

Champagne and fine wine were served, and guests were greeted and toasted.

Many important figures that one had never seen before were holding a glass of champagne, gathering in pairs or in threes, socializing and chatting.

The crystal chandelier above the head reflected bright light into every corner of the banquet hall through its diamond-shaped shape.

Ruan Liuzheng looked at the lively scene in front of her, her eyes flickering slightly, and for some reason she felt as if she were in another world.

This was the first time she had gotten rid of her role as Mrs. Fu's wife and the Fu family, and was attending the banquet just as Ruan Liuzheng.

She felt a little relaxed for the first time in a long time, and she didn't have the heavy mood she had when attending banquets in the past.

Ruan Liuzheng exhaled lightly, her brows relaxed, her cold almond eyes were black and white, and a faint smile appeared in her eyes.

"Liuzheng, what are you laughing at?" Seeing this, Ye Shutong tilted his head slightly and asked with a puzzled look.

Ruan Liuzheng glanced sideways, her eyes raised. "Nothing, just a momentary sigh."

Ye Shutong was slightly startled, then as if she had thought of something, she curled the corners of her lips and raised her hand to hold Ruan Liuzheng's palm.

Her eyes were clear.

"Everything is in the past. It's not too late now, there is still a possibility of starting over."

Ruan Liuzheng nodded, "Yeah."

...

Ye Shutong and Ruan Liuzheng strolled slowly in the banquet hall for a while. The two looked around, but still couldn't find Rosent's figure.

This made Ye Shutong a little angry.

She took Ruan Liuzheng's hand, pursed the corners of her lips slightly, and her charming fox eyes flashed with anger.

She stamped her foot slightly and said, "Damn it! Rossent disturbed me so early in the morning and repeatedly told us not to be late, but how come he disappeared at the critical moment?"

"Liu Zheng, he asked me to dress you up nicely, but he was late himself. What do you think he meant by that?"

After complaining about Rossent, Ye Shutong recalled the morning's events. She curled her lips, slightly puzzled.

Ruan Liuzheng's expression paused.

She smiled softly, her delicate features casting a faint shadow under the bright light.

The corners of her lips curled slightly. "Maybe he's being sentimental again, thinking he's using this party to introduce me to a trustworthy partner, so I won't be deceived by a villain like Fu Yanci again."

Ruan Liuzheng's eyebrows drooped, and she recalled her last conversation in Rossent's office. A hint of helplessness flickered in her cold eyes.

It seemed that Rossent hadn't completely given up.

However, although this was a bit of a self-defeating move, Ruan Liuzheng's heart was warmed.

Because she knew that Rosent also cared about her, and having such a friend was a great blessing in life.

The smile on her lips deepened, and her beautiful eyebrows became more and more relaxed.

Ye Shutong frowned, but before she could say anything, she saw three people not far away.

They were slowly walking towards her and Ruan Liuzheng, and they were not friendly.

Ye Shutong's eyes fixed, she raised her hand, pulled Ruan Liuzheng slightly, and said seriously, "Liuzheng, there are flies coming."

Ruan Liuzheng came back to her senses, her brows slightly frowned, and she followed Ye Shutong's gaze, and the corners of her lips were uncontrollably pursed into a straight line.

A hint of displeasure quickly flashed across her cold almond eyes.

Her heart sank, her eyes cold. "Why are they everywhere?"

Ye Shutong snorted, looking at the approaching trio with a hint of disdain. "What bad luck! Liuzheng, I'm tired. Let's go to the lounge."

Ye Shutong simply couldn't bear to see Bai Huanqing's face. Whenever she saw her fake, innocent appearance, she couldn't help but recall Shi Mufeng's actions.

It made her involuntarily recall her own lowliness and incompetence.

Ye Shutong stared at Bai Huanqing intently, a dark hue gradually swirling in his fox-like eyes. Even his grip on Ruan Liuzheng tightened.

Ruan Liuzheng sensed something, and she looked at Ye Shutong, her brows furrowed in a frown.

Ye Shutong had always been optimistic. Even when he disliked someone, he would only say a few words or distance himself physically.

Because of her, Ye Shutong had always had a grudge against Bai Huanqing, and hated her for her sake.

But... she had never seen Ye Shutong like this.

The surrounding atmosphere was gloomy, seemingly endless, making one unconsciously feel oppressive.

Ruan Liuzheng pursed her lips and said, "Shutong?"

Ye Shutong's words instantly brought back the present scene. She came to her senses and gave Ruan Liuzheng a forced, stiff smile.

She shook her head and said, "I'm fine, don't worry."

Her back was straight, her features delicate and beautiful, as if she had once again become the glamorous celebrity she once was.

But Ruan Liuzheng knew that Ye Shutong was only pretending.

She wasn't as strong as she appeared.

Ruan Liuzheng frowned, her cold, almond-shaped eyes glancing indifferently at Bai Huanqing and the other two. When her gaze fell on Fu Yanci's face, a flash of light suddenly crossed her mind.

Her heart sank, and the corners of her pale pink lips curled up in a slow, ironic arc.

Her features grew even more indifferent.

She had forgotten about Fu Yanci's good brother.

They truly were birds of a feather.

Ruan Liuzheng took a deep breath, frowning to hide the emotion in her eyes. Then she raised her hand and clasped Ye Shutong's palm tightly, her eyes gentle. She

consoled him, "Shutong, he's just a clown. Don't be afraid."

"I can get through it, so I believe you can too."