Translator: Atlas Studios
Editor: Atlas Studios
Madam An’s eyes had a hint of shock as she sized her up with a curious and surprised gaze.
Could it be that she was ignorant?
She had not heard that the Shen family had another daughter.
Madam Chen’s arm gently nudged Madam An before Madam An realized that she had lost her composure. She dryly laughed. “Ms. Shen is really pretty. Are you still pursuing your education?”
Shen Youran’s skin was tender and fair while her face was exquisite and small with a pair of clear black eyes. To those who did not know better, she really looked like a university student who had yet to step into society.
Shen Shuna laughed. “Youran has already graduated. She has been overseas for the past few years and only came back half a month ago so you may not have seen her.”
After hearing her words, Madam Chen and Madam An understood, and their mouths were filled with compliments for Shen Youran.
Shen Youran’s face kept on a smile and waited for them to stop talking before she said, “Thank you.”
Shen Shuna was prepared to introduce her to others when a “swoosh” sound rang in the banquet hall. Before everyone could follow the sound and look—
A man wearing a suit walked into the hall. He had handsome features, and a hint of coldness was seen with his grace while the aloofness in his eyes made one unable to ignore him.
His appearance seemed to have added a bit of color to the whole banquet as a person immediately walked forward and welcomed him.
Although his face had a smile, his expression was indifferent. It was neither warm nor friendly.
Shen Yaoting walked over, and Shen Youran and Shen Shuna greeted him.
Shen Yaoting nodded his head and looked towards Shen Youran before raising his arm. “Come with me.”
She was startled momentarily before realizing the meaning of his movements and linked arms with him.
Shen Yaoting brought her through the crowd and walked towards Ji Jinchuan, who was chatting with others.
Shen Yaoting walked closer and smiled. “President Ji, it is our honor that you could come.”
“President Shen, you are too modest.” Ji Jinchuan’s lips curled up into a faint smile before looking towards Shen Youran, who was linking arms with Shen Yaoting. He said with a cheeky smile, “President Shen, you have such a beautiful partner for Elder Shen’s birthday banquet. Won’t Madam Shen be angry?”
Shen Youran had never thought that Ji Jinchuan would be able to joke.
Shen Yaoting laughed. “This is my youngest daughter, Shen Youran.” After that, he introduced Ji Jinchuan to Shen Youran. “Youran, this is President Ji.”
Since Ji Jinchuan pretended to not know her, she was not so dumb as to expose their relationship as this was what she wished for too.
She smiled. “President Ji.”
Ji Jinchuan nodded his head slightly before another person greeted him, and Shen Yaoting brought Shen Youran to another place.
Today, many young people from well-known families came, and Shen Yaoting enthusiastically brought her to shuttle back and forth through the crowd.
Gu Jinchen lost focus as he talked with others while his gaze followed Shen Youran. He did not even listen carefully to what the person in front of him was talking about, and the twirling glass in his hand showed his frustration.
After one round, Shen Youran’s smile stiffened. Shen Yaoting seemed to have realized that she had lost interest and did not force her. She took the opportunity to head to the washroom as well.
Gu Jinchen saw her walking towards the washroom and excused himself from the person he was talking to. He put his wine glass on the tray when the waiter passed by him and retreated out of the banquet hall.
Shen Youran walked out of the washroom and met Gu Jinchen as she turned the corner.
He leaned against the wall on one side while his other hand played with a lighter. “Bam.” The lighter lit up and had a faint blue light.