"Who would have thought that the ever-arrogant young master would have such a moment of defeat! Miss Shen is truly charming."
Suddenly, a melodious voice came from behind Shen Youjin. She turned around and saw an Oriental beauty not far away, dressed in a black-and-gold cheongsam. With delicate features and a slender figure, she looked extremely elegant.
The cheongsam seemed to be tailor-made for Bai Ningxi, fitting her perfectly without a single flaw.
With the grace of an orchid, she was gentle and charming. Gently swaying an ivory-carved folding fan, she was smiling at Shen Youjin.
If someone else had said those words, there would have been a hint of mockery. But when this girl said them, it sounded more like a friendly jest, making it hard for anyone to dislike her.
Before Shen Youjin could reply, the cheongsam beauty had put down her red wine glass and walked over. She reached out her hand and said something that shocked Shen Youjin to the core: "Hello, I'm Bai Ningxi, Li Nanchuan's fiancée."
Shen Youjin's heart skipped a beat. So this was the Bai Ningxi they had been talking about, Bai Beichen's older sister who had been raised by their grandparents in the south.
Ningxi, as the name suggested, was indeed a beautiful and gentle person.
A long time ago, Bai Beichen had mentioned his sister to her many times. She still remembered him saying more than once, "Sister, do you know? Before you came into my life, I always thought I would never meet someone as perfect as my sister."
At that time, she was curious and wanted to see a photo of Bai Ningxi, but Bai Beichen had only shown her one once. She was a classic Oriental beauty, truly a pleasure to behold.
She just never expected that by such a coincidence, Bai Ningxi would be Li Nanchuan's fiancée.
But this moment of surprise only lasted for a split second. Then, she showed her most proper smile, bright and charming.
"Hello, I'm Shen Youjin."
She didn't add any suffix. After all, whether as Bai Beichen's ex-girlfriend or Li Nanchuan's ex-girlfriend, her identity was rather embarrassing.
Exes were something that every woman would mind.
"I heard you want to open a photography studio. Can we have a chat?" Bai Ningxi waved the ivory-carved folding fan in her hand. Her beautiful, clear eyes were full of charm, and her voice was soft and gentle. "Don't worry. This is my personal matter and has nothing to do with the Bai family."
Shen Youjin thought for a moment and agreed.
"Okay."
The two stunning beauties, one classical and the other fashionable, walked side by side towards the second floor.
It was as if two eras had lost control and collided, involuntarily attracting everyone's attention.
Leaning on the railing, Shen Youjin looked at the beautiful garden built with money. For the first time, she felt at ease among Bai Beichen's family.
She had to admit that there were really people who could make others feel peaceful just by being around them.
Bai Ningxi seemed really willing to help with her career. She seriously asked about Shen Youjin's plan.
Different from Shen Tianzhen and the others, Bai Ningxi had a good business mind. She pointed out some of Shen Youjin's deficiencies and provided solutions, which happened to be the problems that had been bothering Shen Youjin.
"Thank you. I'll go back and perfect the plan." Shen Youjin looked at her and sincerely thanked her. "If there's anything I can do for you, Miss Bai, please feel free to tell me."
"No need. Just consider this as an apology from my family to you." Bai Ningxi said lightly. When she smiled, it was like a gentle spring breeze. "My parents are old and a bit conservative. Please don't mind. If you have any problems in the future, you can come to me directly."
Shen Youjin didn't like owing others favors. Moreover, she didn't want to see Bai Ningxi often, so she wanted to return this favor right away.
"If you don't mind, Miss Shen, you can also tell me something about Mr. Li." Bai Ningxi looked at her. "I really want to know."
Shen Youjin was taken aback for a moment, but she quickly understood what Bai Ningxi meant.
"I did have a relationship with Li Nanchuan, but it's all in the past. After all, people change. The only thing I'm sure of is that I won't ruin any relationship. Miss Bai can rest assured on this point!"
She reassured Bai Ningxi. Whether Bai Ningxi believed her or not, she herself was convinced of what she had just said.
Even if the father of the child in her belly was Li Nanchuan, she wouldn't ruin others' relationship or force Li Nanchuan to take responsibility for her.
"Cough." Bai Ningxi coughed lightly and covered her fair cheeks with the ivory-carved folding fan. "Miss Shen misunderstood. I didn't mean that."
In the circle of the wealthy, people always left something unsaid. She was used to it. This was the first time she had met a girl as straightforward as Shen Youjin, and she felt a bit uncomfortable.
"It's okay." Shen Youjin curved her lips, seemingly not taking it to heart. "I wish you two happiness."
Bai Ningxi smiled and then started talking about Bai Beichen. Her words seemed more like an attempt to bring them back together rather than a probe.
Shen Youjin could vaguely guess what Bai Ningxi meant, but it was actually unnecessary. Even if she didn't get back together with Bai Beichen, she wouldn't pose a threat to Bai Ningxi. Li Nanchuan didn't love her as much as others thought.
Back then, Li Nanchuan had cruelly abandoned her. She just wanted an answer, but she still hadn't received it.
Maybe after more time passed, she wouldn't even want to know the answer anymore.
She had said everything she wanted to say and didn't want to continue the conversation, so she made an excuse and turned away.
Bai Ningxi didn't stop her. She just stood there quietly by the railing, like an orchid under the moon.
"Shen Youjin, she's really interesting..."
When Shen Youjin returned to the first-floor hall of the banquet, she hadn't taken a few steps when she saw Jiang Zeshen's figure.
He seemed to be looking for something. When he saw her, he immediately quickened his pace and walked towards her with his long legs.
Shen Youjin didn't want to talk to him, but she didn't leave immediately either. She just elegantly picked up a piece of cake and ate it in small bites.
"Where did you go just now? I've been looking for you everywhere." Jiang Zeshen looked down at the high heels on her feet. "Are you tired? Do you want me to find you a room to rest?"
Although he was a well-known playboy in the circle, he was very considerate to the women around him, which was why he was so popular.
Shen Youjin didn't want to talk to him. She silently ate the small cake. The food made by a five-star restaurant was really different. It was a pity that she rarely ate such things in the past to keep her figure.
"Are you still angry, baby?" Jiang Zeshen tilted his head and looked at her. His cool and handsome face was very imposing. "I was impulsive just now. I admit I was wrong. Okay?"
Shen Youjin paused for a moment while eating. She didn't ignore him anymore. She just looked into his dark eyes and asked, "So, have you found out?"
Seeing that she was talking to him, Jiang Zeshen thought for a moment and then showed a mischievous smile: "What was I supposed to find out? I don't remember."
Shen Youjin frowned slightly. How could she not know his character? She directly asked him, "Are you pretending to be stupid with me?"
"Absolutely not! I really don't remember!" Jiang Zeshen blinked his eyes pretending to be wronged. "Do you have any questions? You can ask me. I guarantee free answers, no deception!"
"..." Shen Youjin was speechless. This man could change his expression so quickly!