Shen Youjin looked into Bai Beichen's eyes and was unconsciously captivated. She reached out her hand and walked with him to the center of the dance floor.
The crystal chandelier cast a soft glow, dreamily pouring down on the smooth marble floor. The sound of the piano was light and ethereal in the air.
She and Bai Beichen were like two small planets keeping watch over each other. They gradually drew closer and then quickly separated.
The tiny sequins on her dress sparkled like stars. The flowing luster was like the Milky Way pouring down, as if all the splendor of the starry sky was concentrated on this piece of skirt, contrasting beautifully with Bai Beichen's black suit.
Everyone's eyes were fixed on the two of them. Even Mrs. Bai had to admit that just from their appearance, the two of them were an overly well - matched couple.
Especially every look in Bai Beichen's eyes seemed to want to keep Shen Youjin in his arms and not allow her to leave him for a moment.
But Shen Youjin clearly wasn't willing to be trapped. The confidence and tenacity in her eyes were surging like an undercurrent.
Even with a smile on her face, one could clearly feel that she wasn't someone who could be easily controlled.
Until the end of the dance, there were scattered applause and countless camera flashes around them.
"Did your family invite reporters?" Shen Youjin asked casually.
She vaguely saw a few familiar faces while dancing. She wasn't afraid of the video of her dancing with Bai Beichen being released. What she was afraid of was the malicious embellishment by those with ulterior motives.
"Others brought them." Bai Beichen responded quickly. "Don't worry, sister. No one will talk nonsense."
Shen Youjin nodded and walked to the place where she had left her bag. She took out two pre - printed invitations from it.
"My studio will open in a few days. Welcome to come and have fun then."
Bai Beichen looked at the gilded invitation and curled his lips. "Do they have it, apart from me?"
This "they" was quite meaningful. Shen Youjin looked at him and said, "So far, you're the only one."
Hearing this, Bai Beichen immediately said, "Please don't give it to them, sister. They'll only make you unhappy. You only need me."
Bai Beichen's good friend nearby had been eavesdropping silently. When he heard this, he immediately widened his eyes.
He knew that Bai Beichen liked to act like a cute puppy in front of Shen Youjin, but wasn't this a bit too skillful now?
It didn't seem like an act! Really not!
"I have to go back now." Shen Youjin smiled without answering. "I have something to do tomorrow."
She picked up her bag and was about to leave. Bai Beichen wanted to say something more, but when he saw Shen Youjin's eyes, he suddenly changed his mind.
"I'll take you home, sister."
Shen Youjin glanced at Mrs. Bai's murderous look and just patted his shoulder. "No need. I still want to live a few more days."
Only then did Bai Beichen notice that his mother was glaring at him. Finally, he could only accompany her to the door.
"Goodbye, sister!"
Shen Youjin nodded, got in the car, and left.
Meanwhile, in the empty office, Li Nanchuan, who hadn't gone home yet, sat on the leather chair. He was lost in thought while looking at the video on his phone.
In the center of the dance floor, Shen Youjin was like a nocturnal elf, lively and beautiful.
Bai Beichen held her slender waist. Their smiles when they looked into each other's eyes were simply blinding.
Bai Ningxi sent a message in time. "Look, aren't they a perfect match?"
Li Nanchuan's usually calm emotions were stirred up. Even though he tried hard to suppress them, he still felt unbearable.
"Are they together?" he asked.
After waiting for a few minutes, the chat box remained silent.
Bai Ningxi looked at Li Nanchuan's reply. When she scrolled up, the last chat was when she first added him as a friend and greeted him.
This man only talked more when it came to Shen Youjin.
"Got rejected again?"
Suddenly, a deep male voice came from behind.
"No." Bai Ningxi was startled. After reacting, she immediately put away her phone. "Brother, didn't you say you had a business dinner today and would be back very late?"
Bai Yueheng was dressed in a black suit. Different from Bai Beichen's youthful look, Bai Yueheng exuded a steady and mature charm unique to men.
"It ended early. Your sister - in - law asked me to come and have a look. After all, it's a celebration for Beichen."
"Why didn't sister - in - law and Nuomi come together?" Bai Ningxi nodded and said with a smile. "Nuomi must like the chocolate hazelnut cake today. Mom specially asked the most famous pastry chef in Kyoto to make it."
"Nuomi has a piano lesson tomorrow. Your sister - in - law went back to put him to sleep first." Bai Yueheng looked at her. "There are so many young talents here today. Don't fixate on one person. My sister deserves the best."
This wasn't the first time Bai Yueheng had said this. He was the one in the family who understood her best.
Those things that her parents and younger brother couldn't see through, Bai Yueheng always saw at a glance.
"I want to try again." Bai Ningxi smiled. "I don't want to give up just like that."
Bai Yueheng didn't say a word, but his eyes became helpless.
He knew that his sister seemed gentle, but in fact, she was very stubborn.
Unless she gave up on her own, no one could persuade her.
After a while, Bai Yueheng asked, "Where's your brother? I haven't seen him."
Hearing this, Bai Ningxi looked around and said in confusion, "He was here just now. Maybe he went to the bathroom."
Bai Yueheng responded and said a few more words to his sister before going to greet the people he knew.
In the garden outside, Bai Beichen's good friends surrounded him in twos and threes. If someone didn't know better, they would think it was a criticism meeting.
"Brother Chen, are you possessed by a ghost or taken over by someone else? Do you want me to find a sorcerer to exorcise the evil spirits for you?"
"Reject feudal superstition. I think Brother Chen has been cursed. I'll find a witch doctor."
"Your methods are too slow. Come on, I know a tarot master. I'll ask her to do a reading for Brother Chen."
"..."
Bai Beichen finally couldn't bear it anymore and said, "Are you done? If you are, get out of here!"
Seeing him angry, the well - dressed young masters finally quieted down.
"Brother Chen, the fact that you suddenly took over the family business was shocking enough. And just now, you acted like that in front of so many people. You can't really be in love with Shen Youjin, can you?"
"Yeah! Didn't we agree before that it was just for fun? You can't fall in love for real!"
"Brother Chen, say something!"
"So noisy!" Bai Beichen had a headache from the noise. He frowned and interrupted them. "People change. I like Shen Youjin. I took over the family business for Shen Youjin too. From now on, be polite to her!"
The young masters were stunned. This was not what they had expected.
"Brother Chen, we thought you were just addicted to acting. Shen Youjin is beautiful, but with her family background, how can she marry into the Bai family?"
"So what if her family background is not good? I'm going to marry her, not her family! I don't want anyone else but her! The only future sister - in - law for you guys will be Shen Youjin!" Bai Beichen frowned even more tightly.