Han Xiayang came back from the United States this week and officially took over as the marketing manager for the Lin Group. He has been invited to today's gathering, and at this moment, he's sitting next to the main character of today, playfully nudging him on the arm and saying, "Third Young Master Xi, there are so many beauties outside, why don't you go show off a bit?"
Xi Shaoqi responded with a roll of his eyes, "If you want to go, you go."
Han Xiayang immediately shrank back in fear, "I'm not going. Those women are terrifying, caking their faces with makeup so thick, aren't they worried it'll crumble as they walk? I'm even scared that if I try to kiss them, I'll end up with a mouthful of toxic powder."
Han Xiayang's words immediately resonated with everyone, "Exactly, I really don't understand these women, and I don't get how those men are into that. Aren't they afraid of getting cancer from consuming too much of that toxic makeup?"
"Haha, one is willing to give and one is willing to take, what are you all complaining about?"
"We're just saying a few words."
"No way, no way."
Amidst the lively discussions, only one person stayed silent all the way through. Lin Mubai's thoughts had already drifted to someone's clean, fair face without any makeup. Recalling the close observation on that day, he realized the woman's skin is unusually delicate, as if pressing lightly with a finger would leave colorful marks. Thinking tonight, this woman will finally belong to him, those agitated molecules in his blood began to stir again, suddenly hearing his friend Xi Shaoqi muttering beside him: "Why hasn't An Nan arrived yet? It's almost time to cut the cake."
She hasn't arrived yet; has something happened? Lin Mubai's eyes darkened silently with concern.
He continued to look at his good brother who was making a phone call.
"Hmm, you're downstairs, right."
"No worries, feel free to give me the birthday gift later, as long as you're here today."
"Okay, I'll wait for you to cut the cake."
She is here, right? Just downstairs, in a few fleeting minutes, Lin Mubai's mood had cycled through hundreds of twists and turns, filled with complexity, excitement, anticipation, and some indescribable emotions.
At this moment, Lin Mubai's anxiety over a certain woman's tardiness was settling down. Then he stood up and addressed everyone, "Alright, it's time, let the birthday star prepare to cut the cake."
Actually, his real intention was to see someone first, but of course, he concealed it well, and no one had noticed his thoughts yet.
A group of handsome men and beautiful women emerged from a hidden corner, immediately attracting everyone's attention, with expressions of admiration, envy, and respect...
As the gigantic cake was slowly pushed into the hall from outside, the atmosphere of the banquet reached a climax.
"It's time to cut the cake; let's welcome our birthday star, Third Young Master Xi."
With a shout, Xi Shaoqi was pushed by his friends in front of the gigantic cake, yet he wasn't in a hurry to cut it, instead, he focused his attention on the entrance of the banquet hall, with expectation in his eyes. The crowd was unaware of who Young Master Xi was waiting for, but those few friends who were just in the private room knew very well, so some began teasing.
"Third Young Master, Miss An really is a big deal, daring to make you wait even on your birthday."
Huo Boxuan spoke teasingly, while amusing himself with his friends.