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He was handsome and polite; from a woman's perspective, he was not at all unlikeable.

Su Tong, meticulously dressed and presented to Xiao Yang, was like a tribute from feudal times, offered up before him. Fortunately, this tribute was beautiful enough to maintain a touch of aloofness and reserve. In front of Xu Wanghai and his wife, Su Tong could feign worldliness and shallowness to lower their guard, but in front of Xiao Yang, she didn't need to hide her indifference and displeasure. She could face him with her most authentic self, because the most beautiful and unattainable things are always the most captivating.

Su Tong simply let him kiss the back of her hand, then calmly withdrew her hand and quietly looked at Xiao Yang.

Xiao Yang smiled instead. His smile didn't resemble that of a politician at the center of power. A shallow dimple appeared on his left cheek, and he looked more like a child who had received a favorite toy. He took Su Tong's hand and led her to the small circle he had been in. He introduced her to the three men and one woman who were also dressed up, saying, "This is Su Tong."

The three men's gazes were involuntarily drawn to Su Tong from the moment she appeared. It wasn't until she was led over by Xiao Yang that they seemed to become approachable. Su Tong's gaze briefly lingered on the four people opposite her. The ruthless yet affectionate shimmer in her eyes, which defied description, was enough to captivate anyone. Her voice, soft and cool like spring water, rang out: "Hello."

One of the men, who was even taller than Xiao Yang but had a baby face, hesitated for a moment before speaking, "You... hello, I'm Pan..."

But Xiao Yang interrupted him, smiling and saying, "No need for introductions, she just needs to know me." He then turned to Su Tong, as if seeking her opinion, and asked, "Really, Tongtong?"

The man surnamed Pan was stunned by Xiao Yang's interruption, and his delicate baby face showed obvious embarrassment.

Su Tong glanced at Xiao Yang, who was smiling, and a chill ran through her.

Xiao Yang seemed quite at ease, pointing to the long table where the drinks were placed and asking Su Tong with tender affection in his eyes, "Tongtong, what would you like to drink? Let me get it for you."

The woman with long curly hair among the four finally emerged from her amazement and felt a hint of female hostility towards Su Tong.

Meeting the long-haired woman's envious gaze, Su Tong replied, "Apple juice."

Xiao Yang kept his word. Su Tong was with him for almost the entire banquet, her arm around his elbow. She met almost everyone who came to the banquet, but Xiao Yang really didn't introduce anyone to her. The only people Su Tong recognized at the entire banquet, apart from a few nationally famous male and female celebrities, were two acquaintances.

One of them is Wang Junqi, the younger sister of her cousin Su Wen on the Wang family's side.

Su Tong, a mysterious internet celebrity who has recently appeared on trending search terms more often than many A-list celebrities with fewer scandals, has captured the attention of young people across the country since her first photo surfaced online due to her stunning beauty. Her rumored relationship with Xie Chengjing, whose face was blurred, has not only increased the discussion surrounding Su Tong but also indirectly confirmed the authenticity of her beauty. Such a woman, whose real beauty is even more breathtaking, standing next to Xiao Yang, the protagonist of tonight's event, is someone that almost every guest notices at first glance.

Wang Junqi came with a male companion from a similar family background. Excitedly, she approached Su Tong and first greeted Xiao Yang with a smile: "Hello, Brother Xiao! Junqi came especially to wish you a happy birthday! May you have many more birthdays to come! May your career be even more successful, and your love life even more fulfilling!" Then, playfully, she added, "But, Brother Xiao, could you lend your female companion to me for a few minutes?"

Xiao Yang acted exactly like a considerate and competent male companion, leaning down to almost touch Su Tong's neck and asking her, "Tongtong, what do you think?"

Su Tong didn't know what Wang Junqi wanted to talk to her about, but when Xiao Yang got so close just now, his breath almost touching the skin of Su Tong's neck, she almost couldn't help but move away from him. Now she just wanted to get away from Xiao Yang, this man she couldn't quite understand, for a while, so she nodded and said, "Yes, we know each other."

Wang Junqi's male companion, led by his female companion towards Su Tong and Xiao Yang, seemed to have his eyes glued to Su Tong, unable to look away until Xiao Yang left before he realized what was happening and followed after them.

"Hey, Sister Su Tong, I didn't expect to see you here again," Wang Junqi said, as soon as the two men left, she took Su Tong's arm like a true best friend. But what she said was completely different. "You're still so beautiful. You've even managed to snatch away my new boyfriend whom I worked so hard to get. And don't you think I'm stupid? Knowing how beautiful you are, I still went to be near you. Doesn't that make me look like I'm not good-looking at all? Hehe, but it doesn't matter. Look at Zhang Anya, the so-called 'Jade Girl Leader,' she's so far away from you, but she still looks like a passerby in comparison."

Zhang Anya is a female celebrity on par with Lin Shanshan. Lin Shanshan is known for her cold and aloof demeanor, while Zhang Anya, dressed in a pink puffy midi skirt, is going for a pure and charming look on the other side of the hall. She does have a delicate and timid beauty, but her eyes are fixed on Su Tong, as if she wants to kill Su Tong with her gaze.

Su Tong had initially thought Wang Junqi's arrogant and domineering behavior at the wedding reception, where he directly attacked Su Wen, could at least be considered a display of genuine personality. However, Wang Junqi's sarcastic and sarcastic manner was quite annoying. Su Tong pulled her hand away, stood face to face with Wang Junqi, and smiled: "Did you come to me just to talk about this?"

"Of course not." Wang Junqi smiled again and said sarcastically, "I came to learn from Sister Su Tong. Before, she hooked up with Second Young Master Xie in the city, which made my once arrogant Sister Su Wen lose face. She only managed to marry into the Xie family because she was pregnant. However, she has no say in her husband's family and lives on the pity of my silly brother-in-law Mingde. It's only been a few days since Second Young Master Xie has chosen you, and you've already hooked up with Young Master Xiao. You must be very skilled in bed. I really admire you."

Su Tong then realized that Wang Junqi and Su Wen were actually a bizarre family, and all that talk was just to belittle Su Tong and make her uncomfortable. Su Tong was calm but not stupid enough to be bullied. She simply looked down at the petite Wang Junqi and said, "Thank you for your admiration, but I'm afraid that's all you have to admire." Then she walked straight to Xiao Yang's side.

It's better to stay by Xiao Yang's side than to be around Wang Junqi. Although he would have to act as a portable decorative vase, he wouldn't have to deal with anyone except Xiao Yang.

Soon after, another acquaintance, Gu Liang'an, arrived, making Su Tong feel she couldn't stay at the banquet any longer.

He was dressed in a pure white suit today, looking like an elegant prince.

After meeting him, Su Tong never thought of asking where he was working after returning to China. However, a few of her college classmates mentioned it to her twice, trying to find out if Su Tong wanted to get back together with him. They said that Gu Liang'an should have started his own company in the capital. To be honest, Su Tong really didn't expect him to appear at Xiao Yang's birthday party.

This was Xiao Yang's birthday banquet. According to custom, the older generation would not attend, but would only send gifts. Therefore, Su Tong did not have a chance to see the reaction of Xiao Yang's parents when they saw her. After most of the guests had arrived, Xiao Yang, as the birthday boy and host, was about to cut the cake tower. He first said a few words of thanks to everyone for attending, and then he directly pulled Su Tong, who was waiting next to him, put the handle of the cake knife into Su Tong's hand, and held Su Tong's hand to cut the cake for his 30th birthday banquet.

His warm chest pressed against Su Tong's back, almost completely enveloping the petite Su Tong compared to his size. Su Tong struggled but couldn't break free at all, as Xiao Yang easily controlled her hands and steadily cut the cake.

After making a symbolic cut, professionals will naturally take over cutting the cake.

Xiao Yang still held Su Tong's hand naturally. Although he just smiled and didn't say anything, everyone present felt that Su Tong was now his real and important lover.

Gu Liang'an and his female companion stood on the left, their faces expressionless, but their eyes conveyed heartache.

After all, they were once lovers, and Gu Liang'an could clearly see that Su Tong's actions were not voluntary. His pained, almost depraved gaze made Su Tong very uncomfortable. It wasn't because she still had feelings for Gu Liang'an, but because she suddenly felt a pang of regret for her helplessness. But as long as one lives in this world, who can do whatever they want? She was just thinking about her college romance, which, although it didn't end well, was a genuine relationship with the person she loved. Now that she was older, she faced even more helpless situations, and she was simply filled with endless emotions.

But since the cake had already been cut, and Su Tong's basic display as a vase was almost complete, she looked at Xiao Yang and said, "I'm tired, I want to go and rest first."

Xiao Yang gentlemanly put his arm around her waist and led her to the VIP lounge. As he left, he smiled and said, "Su Tong, you need to get used to being with me, because you'll be with me from now on."

The waiter brought Su Tong's handbag to the lounge as well. Su Tong sat alone on the wicker chair on the balcony, enjoying the night breeze while watching a TV series she had downloaded on her phone. She watched the same episode over and over again, but couldn't remember what kind of poignant love story happened to the female lead in the show.

When Xiao Yang finished the banquet early and arrived at the lounge, it was almost midnight. Su Tong hadn't turned on the lights on the lounge balcony. When Xiao Yang came in, he only saw a thin blue silhouette on the balcony, as if it could be blown away by the wind at any moment.

He simply turned off the lights in the outer room, walked to the balcony, leaned on the railing, and felt the not-so-cool summer night breeze. The streetlights along the river near the White Queen Castle in C City reflected Su Tong's hazy profile. This time, Xiao Yang suppressed all his smiles and called out, "Su Tong."

"Hmm." Su Tong had already turned off the phone screen that was playing a video.

"You don't like me right now, do you?" Xiao Yang said, his eyes shining brightly, showing complete confidence in himself and a sense of certainty.

Su Tong replied in a cold voice, "We've only just met. Besides, I don't think you like me that much."

Xiao Yang looked at her: "What makes you so sure?"

However, he didn't need Su Tong's answer. He simply said, "I really like you. But it doesn't matter. You will definitely love me very much in the future. Su Tong, I believe you are a smart person. You should know how many inconveniences your appearance will cause. As long as you are with me, you can have a peaceful life in S Province, C Municipality, and H Province. Even in the whole country, anyone who wants to touch you will have to think twice. Moreover, as you can see, I am not a man who is not worth entrusting your life to. On the contrary, you have to admit that I am excellent."

Su Tong's voice was somewhat muffled by the river wind. She herself felt that her futile struggle was a bit foolish. "I know you're right, but what if I don't want to?"

Author's Note: Thank you, Q-girl, for the landmine!

There might be an extra chapter tomorrow, just a possibility! The second young master still needs to be brought out for a spin! (166 Reading Network)