"Brother Li~".

A soft sound drew their attention, but the glance Liu Sisi took made her frown.

The people who arrived were the Chen siblings, so Liu Sisi had no choice but to put on a gentle smile and greet them. "Chairman Chen, Miss Chen, hello."

She wore an exquisite Dior evening gown, a light beige strapless long dress. Gilded embroidery and crystal embellishments were beautifully distributed across the dress, and the chiffon skirt flowed gracefully.

At the banquet, Chen Meiyuan was a far cry from her capable demeanor at the afternoon press conference. Her brown, curly hair was styled in a high bun, transforming her into a cool, sexy, and noble queen.

Chen Shengfeng's brown eyes held a deep, unfathomable look. He smiled at the two of them with an ambiguous expression. "Mr. Li, Ms. Liu."

"Brother Li, I've come to invite you to lead the dance." Chen Meiyuan stepped forward with a charming smile, naturally taking Li Songze's arm, and said.

Li Songze's expression stiffened slightly, and he subconsciously looked at Liu Sisi.

The woman subtly shifted her gaze, searching for another... him in the crowd. Li Songze's heart sank almost imperceptibly, his thin lips pressed tightly together.

In truth, Liu Sisi despised Chen Meiyuan's hypocrisy, her insincere behavior, and her relentless pursuit of a man's affections. Besides, Chen Meiyuan was in cahoots with Zeng Ziyan, so she was hardly any better and should be kept at a distance.

Since they were the lead dancers, Zeng Ziyan and Lin Xuedong were indispensable. So, she subconsciously glanced around.

They were both incredibly busy today, practically inseparable. They were constantly entertaining businessmen trying to curry favor with them, all because the Lin family was the project's leader, and Zeng Ziyan was the project's overall manager.

Inside the banquet hall, Zeng Ziyan was equally stunning, wearing a black strapless long dress with a cinched waist. The lower part of the dress was embroidered with bamboo patterns, exuding a graceful and elegant charm.

Her long, wavy hair was parted in the middle and styled into a simple bun. This added a touch of charm to her already sweet face, and she certainly held her own standing next to Lin Xuedong.

Watching the man lead her in a lively discussion with others, Liu Sisi felt a pang of disappointment and bitterness.

Looking at myself, I am really too ordinary.

Just as Xie Xue said, it seems that besides giving him a moment of warmth, there is nothing else she can do for him.

What does this taste like?

When objective comparisons are made, the differences between people become apparent. Negative people are prone to unconsciously developing feelings of inferiority or arrogance, while positive people develop self-confidence and self-reliance.

So, is she insecure?

Not entirely, because within her own circle and world, she considered herself a positive, resilient person. It's just that stepping outside that realm, into this vast world, objective conditions suppressed her unwavering beliefs.

She couldn't give what Xie Xue and her group expected.

Money, family background, children... except for genuine feelings. Unfortunately, love is worthless in the world of the wealthy.

My heart grew cold, and the light in my eyes slowly dimmed. All the mixed feelings turned into a silent sigh.

Just as the lights suddenly dimmed, the host announced, and the man, with a warm and gentle smile, gracefully took Zeng Ziyan's hand and walked together into the center of the venue.

Suddenly, two spotlights appeared in the dimly lit venue, shining on the two people respectively.

In an instant, they intertwined and danced, becoming the focus of the entire audience, as if they were a golden couple.

She silently gazed at the man, while Li Songze's deep black eyes remained fixed on her, his handsome face softening with affection.

Her gaze followed Lin Xuedong, while Li Songze stared intently at her. All of this was observed by Chen Shengfeng's shrewd and cunning eyes.

Standing beside Liu Sisi, he smiled with amusement. His eyes darted around, and he gave her a polite bow, extending his right hand and smiling. "Miss Liu, would you do me the honor of dancing with me?"

As soon as he finished speaking, he felt a sharp, knife-like gaze pierce him. Without even looking up, he knew who it was, and his smile deepened.

The woman, just emerging from her reverie, had a hint of hesitation in her eyes, her cherry lips slightly parted. "No, I'm sorry, Mr. Chen, I don't know anything about dancing, so I won't disturb your enjoyment."

Chen Shengfeng raised an eyebrow, glancing back at Li Songze with a hint of smugness and provocation. He smiled and took Liu Sisi's hand, saying without a care, "It's okay, I'll teach you."

"But, Mr. Chen, hey hey..." Liu Sisi wanted to refuse, but Chen Shengfeng was holding her hand and half-pushing her towards the dance floor. The passersby were all looking at them, so they didn't want to make too much of a fuss.

In the dim light, Li Songze's handsome face was tense, his complexion ashen. His icy gaze was fixed on the back of Chen Shengfeng's head.

The high-end, shiny leather shoes on their feet were locked in a silent struggle with the ground, rubbing and gritting against each other.

Just as he was about to take a step to chase after her, his wrist suddenly tightened. He glanced down at the soft, white hand that was gripping his wrist, then looked up to meet Chen Meiyuan's beautiful, radiant eyes.

Seeing the longing gleam in her eyes, he smiled and said, "Brother Li, let's go. Let's go dance."

Li Songze narrowed his deep, dark eyes slightly, glancing out of the corner of his eye at Chen Shengfeng and Liu Sisi, who were already in the dance floor. After a moment's hesitation, he nodded slightly, his face expressionless. "Hmm."

Out of gentlemanly manners, he instinctively propped himself up on his arm, allowing Chen Meiyuan to take his arm as they walked toward the dance floor.

“Miss Liu, relax, don’t be too nervous.” Chen Shengfeng gently placed one hand on Liu Sisi’s shoulder, and with the other, he held her small hand and swung it out for balance. His voice was very gentle as he said, “Follow my pace, no rush.”

Liu Sisi was genuinely nervous; she wasn't used to being so intimate with other men. Her body and nerves were constantly on high alert.

Firstly, I was afraid of embarrassing myself by working too hard, and secondly, I really felt uncomfortable.

Her palms were slightly sweaty, and her mind was completely focused on her feet. So she completely ignored the two fierce gazes that were constantly fixed on her on the dance floor.

Chen Shengfeng was the most interested; he found this little woman truly fascinating. She had actually managed to arouse the interest of two powerful men in the business world at the same time.

If he could get his hands on her…, he became even more determined to achieve this goal.

The music wasn't fast; they were dancing a waltz (slow waltz). Chen Shengfeng was also very patient and taught her some tips, such as keeping her shoes flat on the ground to avoid stepping on her partner.

Towards the end, she began to dance with more ease. Her back straightened, her chest lifted, and her head was able to be lifted slightly, giving her a chance to notice her surroundings.

Caught off guard, he met a pair of cold, deep black eyes, filled with intense displeasure. It was Lin Xuedong!

Their eyes met in mid-air. He walked past them with Zeng Ziyan in his arms, and that look made Liu Sisi's heart skip a beat.

What is there to be dissatisfied about? He's holding Zeng Ziyan too, isn't he?

Besides, dancing is a social activity. She was just performing normally, okay?

Nevertheless, Liu Sisi subconsciously frowned and looked away.

But then, out of nowhere, they met another pair of even sharper, colder black eyes. It was Li Songze!

His expression was stiff, cold, and sinister; the chilling light that flashed deep within his eyes was like a knife, inspiring fear.

Liu Sisi's pupils contracted, and a chill ran through her. Her face paled, completely bewildered.

"Miss Liu, it seems you're getting into the swing of things." Their exchange of glances didn't escape Chen Shengfeng's keen eyes. Noticing the woman's distraction, he playfully pulled her back to reality.

Then, when the time is right, hand her over to someone else. As for who she will be handed over to...

He raised an eyebrow and smiled playfully. Liu Sisi, just coming to her senses, smiled at him and said, "Yeah, it's alright."

"That's good. Now it's time to exchange dance partners."

"..." Upon hearing this, Liu Sisi's eyes twitched involuntarily.

She glanced instinctively at the couple closest to them, and what she saw there was enough to terrify her.

It's actually Li Songze?!

Before she could react, Chen Shengfeng grabbed her hand and flung her around, making her spin halfway before tossing her to Li Songze.

That's right, it's toss!

She even mischievously swung it forcefully, making it appear to outsiders as a perfect handover. But only Liu Sisi knew how disheveled she felt in that instant.

"ah---!"

Almost losing her footing, she stumbled and gasped softly as she fell into Li Songze's arms, instinctively gasping for breath.

Immediately, a refreshing scent mixed with a faint tobacco aroma wafted into my nostrils.

Liu Sisi slowly raised her head, her face pale with fright at the sharp gaze. Her cheeks flushed red and then turned pale with embarrassment and shyness.

"Mr. Li, Mr. Li, Mr. Li. No, I'm sorry." After Li Songze helped her to her feet, she looked up at him with a troubled expression. Her panicked eyes met his cold face, and she stammered, "Did I... bump into you?"

The man frowned, trying his best to suppress the urge to pull her into his arms.

His heart was beating noticeably faster; he could hear it pounding, and the beat was getting stronger.

This woman truly struck him; she stumbled into his heart. He had once told her that things shouldn't happen more than three times.

"Stand still first." He narrowed his eyes, concealing the emotions that flickered like starlight in them, and said in a low voice.

"Oh, oh." Liu Sisi quickly lowered her eyes and drooped her head slightly. She had embarrassed herself in front of him again! Really, sigh...

The music started again, this time in a slow four-step motion.

Li Songze steadied himself, straightened his back, and relaxed slightly on his face.

In those deep, ink-black eyes, a bright, diamond-like glint shone. The original coldness and ruthlessness had faded, replaced by radiance and a hint of tenderness.

This puzzled Liu Sisi. Dancing requires a lively posture, and she could understand this spirited demeanor in the past.

But what was with that tenderness? Just a moment ago, his eyes were glaring at her and Chen Shengfeng with a fierce, knife-like look...

A warm, large hand pressed against her shoulder blade, causing her right hand to rest on his broad shoulder. Her other hand awkwardly reached out to intertwine her fingers with Li Songze's.

My God, Liu Sisi felt burning hot all over.

I felt flustered when I danced with Chen Shengfeng just now; it was purely out of nervousness because I didn't want to be impolite.

However, being with Li Songze now, I feel inexplicably confused.

Why? Because he's handsome?

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