The blond man glanced at Ye Ye and Qiu Yu with a teasing look, just two delicate little women! — “Should we go over and help?” Sky, who was about to stand up, asked his three companions while watching the scene. — “Let’s wait and see!” The three responded simultaneously, eager to see what these girls would do next. Ye Ye and Qiu Yu exchanged a glance and, in perfect harmony, placed their hands on their belts. They hadn’t wanted to fight, but… he actually underestimated them! With a whoosh, they drew their belts from their waists. It turned out their belts were specially made, with the back side actually being a flexible steel. Ye Ye and Qiu Yu, one on each side, swung their belts like whips, making a “snap—snap” sound in the air. Ye Ye’s enchanting face turned stern, her gaze sharp as she looked at the blond man: “Let her go!” “No matter who you are! Let her go, or you’ll regret it!” Qiu Yu’s already cold and alluring face now looked even colder. The blond man was taken aback; it seemed these two were no ordinary girls. He raised an eyebrow, “I won’t let her go unless you defeat my men!” He gestured to the four burly men surrounding them. Ye Ye and Qiu Yu exchanged another look—two each! Simultaneously, they exerted force, whipping their belts fiercely at the men behind them. Ye Ye was light on her feet, her moves deadly, while Qiu Yu was swift and precise, her attacks fierce. The two skilled girls forced the four burly men to retreat step by step. Finally, Ye Ye executed a beautiful close combat move, using an inch punch to knock down one man while lifting her leg to kick another who tried to sneak up on her. Qiu Yu performed a perfect shoulder throw on one, then leaped up, using her knee to pin another man’s back, subduing him on the ground. In just ten minutes, these two young, beautiful girls effortlessly defeated four men about 190 cm tall! Everyone’s eyes widened in shock! [From Paris to Rome: Chapter Seventeen, Unexpected Acquaintances 3] — “Looks like we don’t need to step in!” Hai said dazedly, still not recovering from the shock. — “I’m certain now, they’re Chinese, at least these two are!” Ji also said, patting Yang’s shoulder. — “Why?” Sky asked, puzzled. — “Because they used Wing Chun and Northern Leg!” Yang explained. “Can you let go now?” Miao Miao, proud and triumphant in the blond man’s arms, called out, “My sisters have defeated your men! So, you have to keep your promise!” “No!” The man said roguishly, stepping back while holding Miao Miao, and the bodyguards on the ground, rubbing their painful spots, stumbled to their feet to protect their retreat. “You despicable person!” Miao Miao shouted. “But this despicable person is your fiancé!” The blond man’s words startled everyone present except for their group! Ye Ye and Qiu Yu looked at Miao Miao in confusion, then at each other, “Miao Miao, what’s going on? Where did this fiancé come from?” Ye Ye asked. “Ugh—Ye Ye, he’s not!” Miao Miao said helplessly. “Wrong! She and I—” the blond man pointed to Miao Miao’s head, “are engaged by our parents’ arrangement!” “Ah—?!” The crowd let out a dramatic scream. Ye Ye and Qiu Yu felt foolish; they had fought so hard, only to find out the enemy was the victim’s fiancé?! It was so absurd, so embarrassing! Rolling their eyes, Qiu Yu looked at Ye Ye, who was also a bit amused, and said to Miao Miao, “Miao Miao, why didn’t you tell us earlier? We fought so hard!” No wonder those men only defended and didn’t attack much, which made it easier for them to win! “Alright, Yu, let’s not bother. Let’s keep playing. Miao Miao, can you go outside and talk with your fiancé? It’s quite awkward just standing here!” Ye Ye said. She could see that this man wouldn’t hurt Miao Miao. The blond man laughed happily, “Ladies, I apologize for the interruption. I’ll take my fiancée away now! Haha, you continue to have fun, all expenses on me!” He then picked up Miao Miao, who was pouting in displeasure, and strode away. As he passed the bar, he tossed down a stack of cash and said to the stunned bartender, “This is for the three ladies’ expenses!” Then, without looking back, he carried Miao Miao away… The crowd came back to life, the music started again, and the dance floor resumed its frenetic movement. Ye Ye and Qiu Yu returned to the bar; they needed water to replenish the sweat they had lost. “Yu, I’m going to the bathroom to change my sanitary pad.” Ye Ye whispered to Qiu Yu. Her period hadn’t ended yet! The intense fight earlier, she didn’t know if there had been any leakage. “Okay. I’ll wait for you.” Qiu Yu said. Sky casually walked up to the solitary Qiu Yu: “Hi—beautiful, can I get to know you?” Qiu Yu looked up, her cold face meeting Sky’s bright, sky-like eyes, and she gave a faint smile: “Why not?” She would never refuse such an outstanding man. “Let’s go sit over there.” Sky pointed to his companions in a VIP booth. Qiu Yu looked over; the three inside were all exceptionally handsome, clearly not ordinary people. With a smirk, she said, “But my friend went to the bathroom… I have to wait for her.” “That’s easy.” Sky beamed, turning to the bartender, “Buddy, when the other beauty comes back, tell her we’re over there!” Sky pointed to their table. “Sure!” Qiu Yu followed Sky towards the VIP booth… She had never known fear or intimidation because she, Qiu Yu, came from a family of warriors! [From Paris to Rome: Chapter Eighteen, Unexpected Acquaintances 4] Ye Ye entered the bathroom alone, changed into a clean sanitary pad, thankfully there was no leakage. Back at the sink, she washed her hands. A tall, chestnut-haired beauty gracefully walked in and suddenly said to Ye Ye, “Hurry, hurry, you’re late, don’t you know?” Ye Ye looked at the woman in confusion, pointing at her nose, “Are you talking to me?” “Of course, who else? Stop dilly-dallying, it’s your turn to perform!” The woman grabbed Ye Ye’s hand and quickly walked out. “Hey, where are you taking me?” Ye Ye exclaimed. “Oh my god, how could your manager recommend such an idiot for such an important banquet? Letting a slow, dim-witted girl like you play the piano?!” The woman stubbornly dragged Ye Ye, pushing open a giant door where elegantly dressed men and women were present. “Play the piano?!”
Ye Ye was even more confused. “Yes, big sister, you must have forgotten, right?” She was dragged by Ye Ye towards the black grand piano at the head of the banquet hall. “Do you know me?” Ye Ye asked, wondering if one could just randomly pull someone to perform. “No, but your teacher told me that the recommended performer this time is a Chinese girl with long hair, dressed in black. If not you, then who? Go on, get up there!” The woman pressed Ye Ye down onto the piano bench, her face full of smiles, but her tone was very stern: “Play well, sing well, don’t disgrace your teacher!”
“I—” Ye Ye was in a daze, but she somewhat understood that the woman had mistaken her for the performer. Well, considering the misunderstanding was with a fellow Chinese, she decided to step in temporarily, to avoid her compatriot being scolded for absence! Ye Ye composed herself, placed her hands on the keys, played a fluid test, and then her hands danced, pouring out beautiful piano music. Simultaneously, she sang softly into the microphone set on the piano:
“I want to ask the heavens where you are, I want to ask myself, smart at the start, smart at the end, almost destroyed myself with my cleverness. Ask the heavens, ask the earth, or is it superstition, ask fate, give up everything, let me drift in the quiet night sky…”
Everyone stopped their conversations and laughter, listening intently to Ye Ye’s performance, their eyes full of astonishment…
On the second floor balcony of the banquet hall, a tall man leaned on the railing, watching the beautiful girl singing and playing below, his eyes filled with surprise: So you are here! Ye Ye!
