While the celebration continued through the evening, Lu Tian remained seated at the table. He looked like a statue with a poker face.
He calmly drinks the red wine in his hand. Every few minutes that passes by, he would glance down at the watch on his wrist.
Lu Han suddenly place his elbow on his brother's shoulder and stares out to the guests.
"Bro, there's so many fishes here, why not take this time to meet a few beauties?"
"…"
Lu Tian glares at his brother with an expression that says, 'Say anymore and I will kill you in front of all these people.'
Being met with those deadly eyes, Lu Han gulped inside.
How could he forget?! What beauty?! His older brother already has the purest beauty in all of Imperial!!
Lu Han stares at his brother for a long day.
Thinking of something, he looks to the front of him as he moves back to straighten himself on the chair.
Now staring ahead, he held a straight face while his left hand raise to his neck. He pretends that his hand is a knife and swiftly cuts his throat.
He slumps onto the table with his face turned away from his older brother.
Lu Tian: "-_-"
Seeing this, Lu Tian did not know whether to laugh or cry. How is it possible that he and Lu Han are tied by blood?
Lu Han rest his head on the table and cried inside with no tears.
Everyone is enjoying their sweet time getting to know one another, but his cold and aloof brother is sitting here by himself.
He noticed that there were a few people who wanted to come over to talk to them, but his brother would scare them off with his vicious and grim reaper eyes.
Thinking this, Lu Han sobs inside.
Lu Tian said he could leave to go chat with others, but if he did, it means his brother will look like a complete loner. How can he outcast his older brother like this?
Another sob escapes his lips again. He wish to cry so badly but lack any tears to shed.
'Why must I, the ocean be granted with an older brother like this? There are so many beautiful fishes here and yet, I can't even go explore my own ocean…'
In the distance, Ji Chu Hua had long left the table. She was now standing with a group of young women around the same age as her. She smiles elegantly and laughs sweetly with them.
"Chu Hua, you're so lucky. You have brother Ting Fei and both the Lu Brothers at your table."
A woman wearing a yellow dress said playfully, but one can see the jealousy in her eyes.
Ji Chu Hua smiles with blushing cheeks at the woman. However, one can see how pleased she was with the situation.
"Ni Wenli, why are you saying that? It was by chance that we were all seated at the same table with my grandfather."
Ni Wenli, the girl in yellow chuckles at Ji Chu Hua's words. "You already stole Gu Ting Fei from all the women, don't steal Lu Tian and Lu Han too. Don't break anymore of our hearts. Right, Ning Mei?"
Standing next to Ji Chu Hua was Ning Mei. She wore the lavender mermaid gown of lace design she had an argument with Yue Ling over. Her short hair was curled out making her look rather cute to anyone who sees.
However, she was currently sulking over the fact that she wanted to catch the attention of the men here. Except, she never thought that Ji Chu Hua would wear a nicer dress than her. To make things worse, it was in the same mermaid style as hers!
When she heard Ni Wenli's words, jealousy rose insider her more. Holding a glass of wine in her hand, she raises it and tilt her head back to drink it all in one go.
Ji Chu Hua could see the jealousy in Ning Mei's expression. She pretends to not care and slowly drinks her wine.
'Ning Mei ah Ning Mei, you're not even as pretty as me. No matter how much you try, I'll always overshadow you.'
Thinking this, she smiles to the shorter girl and held her arm in a friendly gesture.
"Mei Mei don't drink the wine too fast. You might get drunk before my grandfather's speech."
Ning Mei glance at Ji Chu Hua and quickly hides her anger. Putting on a sweet smile, she turns into the innocent little sister that everyone adores.
"Sister Ji, what are you saying? I am fine. It's just one glass."
Saying this, she glance in the direction of the main table and leans closer to Ji Chu Hua.
"Um, Sister Ji, if it's alright with you, can I sit at the same table with you? I saw that there is still an empty seat."
Thinking Ji Chu Hua might suspect her intentions, she goes on to explain her reason.
"You see, my brother wants me to ask your grandfather about a contract involving both companies."
Hearing her words, Ji Chu Hua did not find it suspicious. She wasn't even aware that Ning Mei is eyeing Lu Tian this entire time they have been friends.
Seeing that there is an empty seat by Grandfather Ji, she smiles a nod.
"I'll ask my grandfather and see if he is okay with it."
Ning Mei's eyes beamed with joy. She was currently sitting five tables away, so he wouldn't be able to see her. It was an excuse to sit at the main table. The empty seat was next to Lu Tian, so if she can sit there, she can catch his attention right away.
So what if there are words that he is with Han Yue Ling, from what she can see, the slut is not here.
"You ladies seem to be enjoying yourselves."
Suddenly, Gu Ting Fei who had left Ji Chu Hua's side to go speak with some acquaintances returned to her side.
When Ning Mei saw him, her heart skipped a beat. Even though, he is with Ji Chu Hua, she has to admit, the man is still one of the handsomest men in Imperial.
If he wasn't with Ji Chu Hua, she would not mind having a taste of him in bed.
Her cheeks flush pink thinking about how Gu Ting Fei's naked body would look like under his nice fitted tuxedo.
A smile curls on her lip, "Sister Ji, I heard you and brother Ting Fei are going to be engage soon. Is it true?"
Hearing her question, Ji Chu Hua's face slightly pale and was hesitant to answer.
She and Gu Ting Fei are an item, but she also doesn't want to miss her big chance with Lu Tian.
Gu Ting Fei looks at his girlfriend's beautiful little face. He could see that she was hesitant to answer, so he laughs and decides to answer for her.
"We are just friends, but if Chu Hua wants, then I don't mind proposing to her."
Like a mountain had suddenly been lifted from her shoulders, Ji Chu Hua was able to breath. She smiles thankfully to him.
She is lucky that he is an understanding man. Their relationship wasn't serious, it was only a relationship of convenience.
Both Ning Mei and Ni Wenli's eyes beamed hearing the man's words. Since Gu Ting Fei said he and Ji Chu Hua are only friends, that means there's still a chance for them.
However, the only thing is, Ji Chu Hua is always with him!
They envy Ji Chu Hua so much. She doesn't even love Gu Ting Fei, but he only has eyes for her.
The group of four continue to chat away about personal matters and often laughed loudly at jokes.
In the corner of the ballroom, Ji Jingxu and Zhuang Li were standing with a group of boys the same age as them. They were all friends from school and knew one another well.
Zhuang Li elbows Ji Jingxu as he looks through the crowd of guests.
"Jingxu, where's this sister you are so proud of? How come I don't see her?"
Ji Jingxu furrow his brows in a frown. His eyes were also scanning through the crowd, but he does not see the person he is looking for.
"She'll be here soon." She promised.
He spoke the last two words in his head. His grandfather said, she had called Housekeeper Hu to inform them that she was running late.
Apparently, something happened that she needed to deal with, but she will be here.
However, he couldn't help but wonder if she was even coming.