Song Li and Cheng Yu stood together in a discreet corner. They appeared nonchalant, occasionally exchanging pleasantries with passersby, but their eyes kept darting towards the distant figure in light yellow. Cheng Yu had been in seclusion, refusing visitors, tormented by emotional distress. He had lost weight recently, thinking his cultivation of the “Heartbreak and Self-Destruction Technique” was showing some results, but the moment Fu Xiaotang entered, all his efforts turned to dust. His eyes were glued to her; he knew he shouldn’t look, but he couldn’t bear to look away. Her smile, her movements, her every expression… not just Fang Junxie, even Ji Shan made him burn with jealousy. He wanted to rush over and replace Ji Shan standing there in front of Fu Xiaotang…
In comparison, Song Li was much more composed, engaging in light conversation with those around him. His gaze swept over Fu Xiaotang without pause, but when she displayed any intimate behavior with others, a flicker of fire would subtly leap in his eyes. Both had their own concerns, yet they were also curious about the purpose of Liu Yi’s grand invitation today. Neither had any prior knowledge of this launch event; they learned about it only after receiving the invitation, so they decided to come together to investigate. Song Li noticed that the setup didn’t resemble a fashion show at all, lacking even a stage, more like a business dinner. Knowing Liu Yi wouldn’t do this without reason, he felt a subtle unease stirring within him.
