United States, California.
At the top-floor banquet hall of the seven-star hotel, glass clinked against glass among a gathered crowd, the air heavy with intoxicating scents of alcohol, all set against the background of piano music, creating an atmosphere of luxury and elegance.
Ran Yu, dressed in a red evening gown, followed Lu Ziheng through the crowd, engaging in polite conversation.
Truth be told, she hadn't wanted to come to this kind of event at all. She was in the United States to tour and relax, but instead, she found herself at some tedious party, and it was even Yi Weilan's grandfather's birthday celebration.
But there was no helping it, the Lu Family and the Yi Family had connections, and Lu Xianqing had even made a special call, insisting that Lu Ziheng make an appearance on their behalf and deliver their gift.
Since Lu Ziheng was going, she certainly had to accompany him! And she needed to dress up beautifully, too!
Although...
She didn't really like the color red.
