Chapter 33: Legs Are Quite Fair

So, this is Huo Beiting’s fiancée, Lu Wan?

Oh my god, this is explosive!

They say that Fourth Miss Lu refused to marry Huo Beiting, and even tried to kill herself by cutting her wrists. I mean, with a face like that, what’s there to be so picky about?

Even if Huo Beiting is really a devil, with that handsome face of his, this ugly Miss Lu has hit the jackpot, right?

Inside the private room, no one dared to speak. Even Ji Mingyu, who is usually adept at socializing, was awkward to the extreme.

Huo Beiting dared to get engaged to Miss Lu without even seeing her face? He’s really brave.

After all, she’s Huo Beiting’s fiancée and brought here by Shen Boyan, so Ji Mingyu naturally had to give her some face. He immediately smiled and said, “I’ve heard that Miss Lu is an artist. Today, seeing her in person, she really has an extraordinary air about her. She definitely has the aura of an artist, hehe, hehe…”

The awkward laughter that followed made the already awkward atmosphere in the room even more unbearable.

“Thank you,” Lu Wan politely responded.

Her gentle and lively voice, like a fine drizzle, made everyone pause for a moment.

Who would have thought that, despite her looks being rather unappealing, Miss Lu’s voice was actually very pleasant to hear?

In the corner, a man exuding a gloomy aura heard this voice. His hand holding the wine glass slightly paused.

Under his messy bangs, his dark red cold eyes slowly lifted, glancing at the girl dressed in a non-mainstream fashion, then quickly turning away to continue drinking.

His aura remained as cold as ever, boundless and indifferent.

It was as if an icy shell sat in the corner, dark, bloodthirsty, and devoid of any warmth.

“Come, Young Master Shen, Sister-in-law, come sit here,” Ji Mingyu made space for Shen Boyan and gestured for him and Gu Nanyan to move over.

“Ahem… Miss Lu, Huo Beiting is over there, do you want to sit with him?” Ji Mingyu pointed to Ho Beiting’s spot, deliberately lowering his voice to ask.

Mr. Huo is a strange person, moody and unpredictable, but since the woman was chosen by him, surely he wouldn’t be angry, right?

Just imagining the two of them sitting together made Ji Mingyu want to laugh.

They had always thought that Mr. Huo hated women, and any woman who approached him would have no good ending.

Turns out they were mistaken; it’s just that Mr. Ho prefers this type.

Lu Wan looked toward the corner.

This was her first time seeing Huo Beiting.

She had always thought that this cold-blooded, ruthless man—known as a killing machine who was feared by everyone—must look terrifying.

In her mind, she pictured someone like a butcher, with a face full of stubble, fierce features, and someone who could scare the life out of you just by looking at you. But he was a CEO, so she thought maybe he’d be slightly better looking than a butcher.

But to her surprise, he looked nothing like the image she had imagined.

He was wearing a gray shirt, the collar casually undone, sleeves rolled up. His attractive hand held a wine glass as he slowly sipped his drink.

His gaze never shifted to anyone. His cold face was lowered, and his messy bangs hung loosely over his forehead. Sitting alone in the corner, he looked like a decadent, brooding handsome young man.

He did indeed look very cold, like a poisonous poppy—charming yet dangerous.

Perhaps it was because she had imagined him to be much more frightening, but now that she saw him in person, he didn’t seem so scary after all.

Suddenly, the man raised his dark red eyes.

Those eyes, filled with a bloody, murderous aura, made Lu Wan’s heart race, and she instinctively took a step back.

“Wanwan, come sit with me,” Gu Nanyan noticed the fear on Lu Wan’s face and quickly pulled her to sit beside her.

It was their first time meeting Ho Beiting, and since they weren’t familiar with each other, there was no reason to sit together.

Ji Mingyu also arranged the seating so that Chu Yan and Tang Ci were seated near Shen Boyan.

As soon as Gu Nanyan and Lu Wan sat down, Chu Yan, dressed in a suit, introduced himself, “I’m Chu Yan. I’ve been friends with Mr. Shen for many years.”

“Mr. Chu, hello,” Gu Nanyan greeted politely.

Lu Wan adjusted her red hair, feeling somewhat embarrassed and not daring to look everyone in the eye.

“I don’t need much introduction, right? Big star Tang Ci, I’m the longest-serving spokesperson for Mr. Shen’s company,” Tang Ci, dressed in a pink silk blouse, with delicate makeup and alluring peach blossom eyes, spoke with a hint of a smile, exuding a very seductive aura.

“Mr. Tang, hello.”

Gu Nanyan greeted each person in turn.

“I always thought you and Mr. Shen were divorced, but unexpectedly, he suddenly brought someone out. You really kept it hidden well,” Tang Ci, clearly already having had a few drinks, stared at Gu Nanyan’s face, which, without makeup, was even more beautiful than most actresses in the entertainment industry, saying with a sly smile.

Gu Nanyan suddenly felt a bit awkward.

Shen Boyan sat next to her, and when he heard this, his dark, cold eyes swept over Tang Ci.

Tang Ci immediately realized he had said something wrong, raised his hands and said, “I’ll punish myself with three drinks.”

He quickly poured himself three cups and drank them in one go.

Lu Wan was a little surprised as she watched him.

Even someone like Tang, the film emperor, had to humble himself here?

“Sister-in-law, how’s your drinking capacity?” Ji Mingyu asked, squeezing past Tang Ci and approaching. “I forgot to introduce myself, I’m Ji Mingyu. I’m good friends with both Mr. Shen and Mr. Ho.”

Ji Mingyu hadn’t forgotten about Ho Beiting.

That man wasn’t very sociable. Whenever there were too many people at a gathering, he would retreat to a corner and drink, soon falling asleep.

When there were fewer people, he would chat with a few of them.

But today, with his wife here, he probably wouldn’t sleep, right?

“My drinking capacity is average, both Wanwan and I drink about the same,” Gu Nanyan quickly replied.

In situations like this, one couldn’t say their drinking capacity was good.

“No, I drink quite well,” Lu Wan glanced at Gu Nanyan and gave her a reassuring look, then turned to Ji Mingyu and said, “I can drink with everyone tonight until we’re all satisfied.”

Everyone raised their eyebrows slightly.

It was said that Miss Lu was a perfect lady, usually enjoying painting and taking care of plants, but now, it seemed the rumors were all wrong.

With her outfit, she clearly knew how to have fun.

And now, she wanted to drink with everyone.

Looks like she really knows how to have a good time.

“Alright, today Mr. Shen is treating, so everyone will drink to their heart’s content.”

Ji Mingyu immediately instructed the staff to play music and serve the drinks.

Lu Wan probably wanted to create a completely different image in front of Ho Beiting compared to her usual self, and sure enough, she went around to toast each person.

After all, she was brought here by Shen Boyan and was Ho Beiting’s fiancée, so everyone graciously drank in one go.

However, when it came to Ho Beiting, Lu Wan stood in front of him, holding the wine glass for a while. He didn’t even look at her once.

His dark red eyes remained lowered, staring at the wine in his glass. He briefly glanced at Lu Wan’s torn jeans and said lightly, “Your legs are quite fair.”

Then, without looking up, he drank the wine in one go.

A drop of wine dripped from his lips, and he stared at Lu Wan’s darkened face, licking his lips in a bloodthirsty, seductive way.

Lu Wan’s heart raced in panic.

Like a frightened deer, her eyes flickered with an undeniable sense of unease and nervousness.

Huo Beiting noticed and smiled coldly. He fixed his gaze on Lu Wan’s eyes, with a predatory gleam in them. “Your eyes are pretty nice too.”

Lu Wan’s heart nearly stopped. She had never seen a man like this before. She quickly finished the wine in her glass, turned, and walked away.