Their hands touched briefly, and the two silently gazed at each other for a while, a thousand words conveyed in silence. Song Li and Cheng Yu stood side by side in an inconspicuous corner. On the surface, they appeared nonchalant, occasionally exchanging greetings with passersby. However, their eyes kept darting back and forth to a distant figure in a vibrant light yellow dress.
Cheng Yu had been in seclusion at home recently, not seeing anyone. Each day he was tormented by emotional distress, having lost weight in just a few days. He thought he had made progress in mastering the art of “heartless self-torture,” but all his efforts turned to dust the moment Fu Xiaotang entered. His eyes were like pearls, glued to her. He knew he shouldn’t look, but he couldn’t bear to look away. Her smiles, her movements, her every expression… Not to mention Fang Junjie, even Ji Shan made him burn with jealousy. He really wanted to rush over and take Ji Shan’s place! To stand there, facing Fu Xiaotang…
In contrast, Song Jiangli was much more reserved. He engaged in casual conversation with those around him, and even when his gaze swept past Fu Xiaotang, it did so without lingering. Only when she was overly intimate with others would the flames in Song Jiangli’s eyes flicker, almost imperceptibly.
While both harbored their own concerns, they were also secretly curious about Liu Yi’s intentions in inviting everyone today. Neither had been informed about this press conference beforehand; they only learned of it after receiving the invitation, thus they came together to find out more. Song Li noticed that the setup around them didn’t resemble a fashion show at all; there weren’t even any racks for clothes. Instead, it looked more like a business banquet, leading him to suspect that Liu Yi must have a reason for this, causing a subtle unease to creep into his heart.
On the other side, Ji Shan said to Fu Xiaotang, “Liu Yi’s approach to this press conference is quite unique. She kept everything under wraps until the last moment, and now, with just a bit of news, she’s sent out invitations all over the city. Everyone must be curious about what she’s up to!”
