Chapter 148

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Chapter 148: Dance Partner

After tidying herself up a bit, Ye Xiao went downstairs and hailed a cab straight to the company.

Just as Lu Shiqing had said in her WeChat message, Ye Xiao had received the invitation from Shen Yunchu that Lu Shiqing had sent over.

“Yunchu-jie, are you interested in going to this banquet with me?”

Ye Xiao held the invitation card in her hand, chin lifted, eyes shining brightly as she looked at Shen Yunchu in front of her.

“Me?” Shen Yunchu pointed at herself. Hearing Ye Xiao’s words, she seemed a bit flustered.

“I’d better not. I’ve never been to that kind of event. I probably wouldn’t know how to handle it.”

“Come on, Zayu-jie! No one is born knowing how to handle those occasions. You only learn by slowly going and getting used to them, right?”

Ye Xiao added, mainly because she felt that going to the banquet alone would be a bit lonely.

Lu Shiqing and Lu Shiyu were the hosts of the banquet and obviously wouldn’t have time to look after her.

As for Su Ruoxue, she hadn’t yet publicly fallen out with Gu Tingyuan, so she’d need to go with him, at least for appearances’ sake.

Li Mengyue would also be attending with her family, although she might be able to sneak away during the banquet to hang out with her.

“N-no… I’ll pass. That kind of banquet really isn’t my scene.”

Shen Yunchu quickly waved her hand, feeling that, given her status, if she went with Ye Xiao, not only would she be of no help, she might even drag Ye Xiao down.

It would be better not to go at all.

Seeing Shen Yunchu so resistant, Ye Xiao didn’t insist.

Maybe it was for the best—if Yunchu-jie didn’t attend, there’d be no risk of her being targeted by some sudden “Child of Destiny” popping out of nowhere. That’d just cause unnecessary trouble.

Since she was attending someone’s birthday banquet, shouldn’t she prepare a gift?

Giving a birthday gift to an elderly man… for a moment, Ye Xiao really didn’t know what kind of present would be suitable.

Someone at that age probably cared about health and wellness, but Ye Xiao didn’t have any particularly valuable medicinal herbs.

She couldn’t exactly run off into the mountains now and hope to find something by luck.

But if she wanted to give a luxury item, it felt like Old Master Lu lacked for nothing.

After much thought, Ye Xiao decided that before the banquet, she should go ask Lu Shiqing what her grandfather liked.

Maybe something like antique collectibles or scholar’s items—at least then she’d have a clear goal.

Even if her gift wasn’t that impressive, it should at least reflect enough respect for Lu Shiqing’s sake.

Having made up her mind, Ye Xiao planned to go see Lu Shiqing at her company before heading over to Su Ruoxue.

Ye Xiao didn’t dawdle—she left the company immediately, crossed the street, and went to Gaoshan Ventures.

She had been there several times already. The receptionist remembered her well—Ye Xiao stood out, after all.

Not to mention last time, she had seen her own boss walking closely and intimately with Ye Xiao.

Once Ye Xiao explained her reason for visiting, the receptionist didn’t follow the usual formalities like asking if she had an appointment.

She simply called up the president’s office directly.

Before long, with Lu Shiqing’s approval, the receptionist said, “Miss Ye, President Lu said you don’t need to knock—just go right in.”

When Ye Xiao pushed open the door to the office, Lu Shiqing was sitting in her executive chair with her back to the door.

She turned around upon hearing the sound of someone entering.

“Xiao Xiao, people don’t just show up at the Three Treasures Hall without reason—what brings you here today?” Lu Shiqing teased with a smile.

After all, Ye Xiao was a busy woman.

She owned a gaming company that was currently valued at five hundred million yuan, and she was constantly entangled with a group of women.

Since that night they’d been entangled together, Lu Shiqing hadn’t seen Ye Xiao again.

“Lu-jie, stop teasing me already.”

Lu Shiqing continued joking, “Is it because of the banquet? If it weren’t for that, you weren’t planning to come see me at all, were you?”

“Zayu-jiejie, you’re really no fun. What, I can’t come see you unless I have a reason?” Ye Xiao pouted slightly, pretending to look a bit upset.

“That’s not it. If you ever want to see me, you’re welcome anytime—as long as I’m not in the middle of work.”

As she spoke, Lu Shiqing stood up and pulled Ye Xiao over to the seating area by the couch.

Once they were both seated, Ye Xiao continued, “Actually, I do have a favor to ask, Lu-jie.”

“I knew it,” Lu Shiqing said, smiling with the corners of her lips curled up.

Although Ye Xiao had only come because she needed something, Lu Shiqing wasn’t the least bit angry.

If this meant Ye Xiao would seek her out more often, she’d actually be glad.

Maybe that way, their relationship could deepen further.

Lu Shiqing had always been a very strong and competitive woman.

She hadn’t minded before when she didn’t know Ye Xiao had so many girlfriends. But now that she did know, she just wanted to become the most important one in Ye Xiao’s heart.

Maybe not right away—but Lu Shiqing believed that her love for Ye Xiao was no less than anyone else’s.

Given time, she was sure she could do it.

“It’s about the birthday banquet, right?”

Ye Xiao nodded.

“In that case, Miss Ye Xiao, would you be my dance partner at the banquet?” Lu Shiqing said with a smile.

“If you agree, I’ll say yes to anything you ask~” She blinked flirtatiously and spoke in a tone full of seductive charm.

Ye Xiao swallowed nervously, clearly tempted.

Anything? That was practically inviting her to commit a crime.

But… with their height difference, were they really suited to be dance partners?

“Wait, aren’t we going to celebrate an elder’s birthday? Why is there a dance?”

“In high society, people find every excuse to turn a banquet into a networking opportunity.
A dance is perfectly normal—there are always some younger guests who enjoy the fun. Since our old master is highly respected, lots of business deals worth billions might get made during his banquet.”

“I see… well, okay then.” Ye Xiao nodded.

In the next moment, Lu Shiqing extended her left hand and linked it around Ye Xiao’s right arm.

“Xiao Xiao, do you know how to dance?”

“A little… I guess…”

In her previous life, while she was out hunting, Ye Xiao had hit up her fair share of nightclubs to scout for suitable targets.

But dancing in a club was nothing like a formal ballroom event.

“Sounds like a no~ As for the banquet, don’t worry—I’ll prepare everything for you in advance.

Including the evening gown, of course… and the high heels.”

Ugh… High heels too? Ye Xiao felt a headache coming on.

Sure, she was a girl, and wearing heels to a formal event was normal.

But back in her previous life, as a hardcore boy, she almost always wore flat shoes.

The last time she wore high heels… was the last time…