"You know what to do in a bit?" In the quiet car, where you could only hear breathing, Kong Chengyi, who had been staring at the blurred, bustling street scenes, suddenly turned his head. His bright eyes landed on Hua Lianxi, who was leaning against the other car window, also watching the city lights go by.
The car interior flickered with light and shadow as the street scenes passed, making it feel like a hazy dream. Hua Lianxi seemed startled awake, turning her head in surprise to meet his star-like gaze. After a few silent seconds, she softly hummed in agreement, lowering her eyes to her slender hands. Her right hand naturally rested on her left, her fingertip twirling the heart-shaped diamond ring on her ring finger. Then, she looked up and gave Kong Chengyi a sweet smile.
Staring at her delicate makeup for a few seconds, Kong Chengyi looked away, his gaze returning to the window. His sharply defined features remained as cold as ever.
A faint smile playing on her lips, Hua Lianxi straightened up, maintaining a composed posture. Her clear eyes were fixed on the road ahead.
The dim silence lasted for twenty minutes. Finally, the car smoothly pulled up in front of the grand Chengzai International Hotel. Kong Chengyi adjusted his suit and strode out of the car first with his long legs.
Pouting slightly, Hua Lianxi gently stretched her cheeks into an elegant smile. The moment the driver opened the car door, she stepped out, standing gracefully.
A nude-colored classic evening gown, tailored from natural silk, swayed gently as she stood, revealing a hint of silver high heels. Around her graceful neck, she wore two interlocked heart-shaped diamond pendants. Her dark hair was styled in a simple updo, and round diamond studs adorned her small earlobes. Her delicate features were lightly made up. At first glance, she exuded an elegant and refined air, instantly capturing the attention of the layers upon layers of reporters who had been waiting at the entrance.
His sharp eyes scanned the surprised reporters. Kong Chengyi walked elegantly towards Hua Lianxi. Under her shimmering gaze, his large hand gently placed on her waist, and then he put his arm around her, leading her towards their banquet hall.
After a few short seconds of stunned silence, the reporters reacted and swarmed around the two, eagerly firing questions like machine guns: "Young Master Kong, is this your girlfriend?"
"Young Master Kong, today is Old Madam Kong's birthday, is it also your engagement party? When will the wedding be held?"
"Young Master Kong, how long have you been dating?"
Questions rose one after another, and the flashes from cameras went wild.
Her bare shoulder brushed against his strong chest. Hua Lianxi's sweet smile remained calm and steady as she, like Kong Chengyi, remained silent, not answering any of the reporters' questions.
Getting no response, the swarming reporters seemed even more energized, surrounding the two in layers, their questions becoming increasingly bizarre:
"Young Master Kong, is this not your girlfriend? Is she your new secretary?"
"Young Master Kong, today is a family banquet, why did you bring this unfamiliar lady? Does this lady have any connection with the Old Madam?"
"Young Master Kong, Young Master Kong, please introduce this lady..."
Just a step away from the banquet hall, six strong, burly bodyguards stood in a row, blocking the reporters. Kong Chengyi suddenly stopped, his palm slightly tightening as he pulled Hua Lianxi closer into his embrace, and announced with a smile, "Hua Lianxi, my wife!"
Shyly raising her head slightly, Hua Lianxi leaned into Kong Chengyi's chest, her shimmering eyes seeming to hold only his presence in the entire world.