As Jin Xiaoji walked down the stairs, soft music could already be heard in the magnificent hall. The elegantly dressed ladies gathered in twos and threes, laughing or chatting. Because they were too engrossed, none of them had noticed that the host of today's party had arrived.
Mu Dongyang stood beside him, looked around and then turned his gaze to Xiao Ji.
Are you okay? If you're not feeling well, we can reschedule for the next time
It's okay with me. It's better to resolve this matter earlier, so that Bohe won't have to work hard with me
In fact, Bohe's urging is only secondary. Xiaoji's biggest contradiction now is that she cannot handle her relationship with Mu Dongyang correctly. She has become accustomed to being alone for so many years, and due to her parents' relationship, she has never received too much attention. Mu Dongyang's formal confession has surprised her and moved her a little, but it seems that there is nothing else besides these.
Little Ji's loss of focus was entirely observed by Mu Dongyang, whose gaze remained fixed on her dark eyes as she gazed silently into the hall. His focused expression made Little Ji's heart skip a few beats as she turned around, and it took him a while to calm down.
The sound of music stopped and stopped, accompanied by a congratulatory speech from an elder similar to a host. The atmosphere in the hall also instantly became cheerful, as if it was about to enter the climax of today's gathering.
Xiao Ji quickly used a smile to conceal her nervousness, and Mu Dongyang seemed to react as well. The two of them exchanged a smile and tacitly held hands together.
Don't force yourself too much, this matter has nothing to do with you in the first place. If you don't want to, you can cancel this decision at any time
Don't worry, I won't force myself. No matter what I do later, I hope you can cooperate with me. Although this is a lifelong matter for you, I will try my best not to mess up your birthday party
I really hope her plan won't surprise these people too much, and she wants to be able to go back in its entirety today. Xiao Ji secretly stuck out her tongue and took a deep breath. Tonight, she was going to be a different version of herself. If she hadn't already awakened Mu Dongyang, they might have thought she had suddenly changed into someone else.
Please cooperate fully, beautiful lady
Mu Dongyang smiled and bowed with a noble salute like a true gentleman. With Xiao Ji's active cooperation, he slowly walked forward with her.
Mu Dongyang is already a dazzling person. With the lively rendering of the host just now, someone has started to pay attention to the direction of the stairs, so everyone naturally saw Jin Xiaoji.
Although Xiaoji is not the kind of beauty that makes people fall in love at first sight, she has her own unique temperament. When the two walk together, they not only do not feel abrupt, but also have a faint sense of harmonious beauty. Faced with everyone's scrutiny and speculation, Xiaoji deliberately straightened her back to meet the gaze of everyone.
Are you nervous now that everyone is watching you? "Mu Dongyang tilted his head slightly to one side, allowing Xiao Ji to see his profile without arousing suspicion from others.
Not at all. "Xiao Ji also heard others whispering, but what she wanted was this kind of effect. Everyone must be wanting to ask but can't, so let them try their best to have wild thoughts.
These small whispers gradually turned into quite a commotion, and many people had already turned their heads to the other side of the hall. There were several elegantly dressed women sitting in the VIP seats on that side. They were originally chatting with laughter, but now they had all turned their heads, and all kinds of inexplicable gazes fell on the wrists of Xiaoji and Mu Dongyang.
The hostess of the mansion sat at the forefront of those women, and Mu Dongyang's mother was still dressed elegantly and appropriately. Although she was already in her forties, she still looked like she was in her thirties. Mu Dongyang inherited this from her, and both mother and son gave people a peaceful and gentle feeling.
My mom already knows about tonight's situation, but she said she won't stop or condone us, "Mu Dongyang explained softly, and then, regardless of those strange looks, she still led Xiao Ji to the main seat.
The main seat happened to be two chairs, and the one next to it, which was decorated like a princess chair, was originally meant for the young lady of the Bo family, Bo He. However, when Jin Xiaoji sat on it, she not only didn't feel nervous, but also had a hint of excitement and anticipation. Later, when Bo He appeared, she didn't know what strange tricks that guy would come up with.
Mrs. Bo, what's wrong with you? Do you want to rest
Xiao Ji's ears were sharp, and even if she sat half a hall away, she could clearly hear what was happening across the street from the voices of people and music. So, she seemed to be lost in thought, but in fact, her full attention had already flown to the other side. The attitude of the Bohe family was the key to determining the development of things going forward.
What's wrong with me? You actually asked me what's wrong, why didn't you ask what's wrong with your son
Bohe's mother may be feeling unwell, so she took a few deep breaths before speaking loudly and angrily. During this short break, she missed the eye contact between Mu Dongyang and his mother, and also gave Jin Xiaoji the opportunity to observe her.
Who is that person? When I watched them walk down the stairs together, I thought I was blinded. Why isn't it Bohe? Don't say you don't know about this
Of course I didn't know. I was resting in my room when the children came, and then you came. We've been chatting together until now
Mu Dongyang's mother indeed began to pretend to be confused. Her face was sincere, and her slightly furrowed eyebrows also revealed her concern. The expression and movements of her whole person, combined with such a gentle tone, were really unpredictable for a moment.
This reaction made Xiaoji secretly admire. She had always thought she was experienced enough, but only now did she understand what Jiang meant by being old and spicy. At the same time, she secretly breathed a sigh of relief for what was to come. It was a blessing for Mu Dongyang to have such a mother.
The children must have an explanation. Don't get angry for now. When Bohe comes, we'll ask her clearly
The children must have an explanation. Don't get angry for now. When Bohe comes, we'll ask her clearly
With a soft voice and anxious eyes, Mu Dongyang's mother truly achieved a combination of expression. Her comfort temporarily calmed Bohe's mother, but when she looked at Xiaoji and the others again, her eyes already contained immense hostility.
The first level has passed, and now it's Bohe's father
Mu Dongyang is like a spectator. Today, it was agreed that Jin Xiaoji would play the role, so he completely played this silent character. However, his occasional reminders can still be the best help, so as not to let Xiaoji take more detours.
Here it is
With the noise of the crowd, the tightly closed door slowly opened, and the music that had stopped for a moment suddenly started playing again. Someone walked out from behind the door.
Several middle-aged men in suits and leather shoes came out, among whom only one person had been seen by Jin Xiaoji. That person was Shi Jiu's father, who was closely following a bald man. He occasionally wanted to stretch his head forward to speak, but helplessly couldn't intervene.
However, even so, it didn't affect his brilliant smile like a flower. But since she found out about his attachment to the Bohe family, Xiaoji despised him from the bottom of her heart. Such a person couldn't even compare to Shi Jiu's in the slightest.
Thinking about it, it pulled onto Shi Jiu again, and his injured back seemed to appear in front of her. Xiao Ji's originally calm heart inexplicably jumped a few times, but in the next moment, she forced herself to restore her calmness.
The one on the left is my father, and the one on the right is Bohe's father
Mu Dongyang only saw Xiao Ji's cold face as if lost in thought, thinking she was nervous, and quickly grabbed her hand. But this action happened to fall on the two parents who entered the door. Mu Dongyang's father let out a soft sigh, while Bohe's father furrowed his brow completely.
Let's go to the designated location first, the child is coming
Watching Bo's father freeze in place, Mu Dongyang's father stood in front of him at the right moment before he became angry, blocking their view and unable to see their faces. However, even though they were far apart, Xiao Ji could feel the anger of the adults. It was only due to face saving issues that no one immediately erupted.
Your father doesn't seem very surprised, does he already know
Xiao Ji couldn't see it, but she could hear it. She heard Mu Dongyang's father constantly saying comforting words, always full of misunderstandings. Although he was angry, he was far less furious than his uncle.
Maybe. "Mu Dongyang had already received several angry glances from his father, but he didn't back down and continued to smile with Xiao Ji at everyone present." They won't get angry at this time. They will think things haven't reached that point, so they will look at Bo He later
Can Bohe do it? "After observing for a while, Xiaoji has preliminarily determined the attitudes of both parents. It seems that the Mu Dongyang family can solve the problem better, but the Bohe family is really not easy.
This kind of intolerance can be fully demonstrated by Bohe's father's constant use of murderous eyes to see himself. Generally speaking, a successful businessman is not visible, but Bohe is obviously different. His emotions are evident, which may depend on his career success. However, with this personality, Xiaoji cannot understand how a family like theirs could raise Bohe's outgoing personality.
Perhaps it can be done, but the future is difficult. "Mu Dongyang was obviously familiar with Bohe's family, and he was not surprised at all, just using actions to appease Xiaoji." Even if she can't do it, with you, I believe your method will definitely succeed
At this point, the two of them once again held hands in front of everyone, feeling the warmth in their hands. Xiao Ji once again showed a gentle smile, which contained cunning and intelligence. She and Mu Dongyang understood it, but in the eyes of those adults, it had a different flavor.
Just as they were exchanging eye contact with each other, the door opened again. This time, the music unexpectedly paused for a moment, and then played even louder, as if deliberately concealing the embarrassment in the hall.
Even if the music was loud, it couldn't stop Bohe from looking over with a "telepathic" expression. She held a bouquet of delicate flowers in her hand, and her pink face was also coated with a faint blush. However, it was unclear whether the blush had tampered with it or if the lights in the hall suddenly changed. As she looked at the hand tightly held by Xiaoji and Mu Dongyang, her little face instantly turned pale, and almost in the blink of an eye, a layer of transparent liquid surged in her eyes.