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This was Jiang Si Ran's welcoming banquet.

When Su Xing hung up the phone and pushed open the private box's door, everyone had smiles on their faces as they did not know what he had said just now.

"What did he say? It's so lively." Su Xing sat down at his seat and asked with a smile.

The man in the upper echelon had narrow and long eyes that were filled with mischief. His thin lips curled up into a smile as he teased, "I heard that our Young Master Xi was beaten up?"

The one who answered Su Xing's question was the protagonist of the night, Jiang Siran. The man leaned back in his chair and looked at Mu Zexi teasingly.

Hearing this, Mu Zexi did not care at all. A smile hung on his face as he replied, "Little uncle, you were jealous. Being hit is being scolded is being loved!" Mu Zexi was somewhat pleased with herself.

His frivolous action that night was met with a resounding slap on the face. That resounding slap seemed to have been memorized by Mu Zexi just like Zhou Nianan. He was like a child who had found a missing toy and gained great interest in Zhou Nianan.

However, that Chili Pepper's hand strength was truly powerful. Not to mention the fact that her face was swollen, it had not disappeared for even a few days. The moment they had met Jiang Si Ran today, he had been treated as a seasoning by everyone.

Seeing the expression on his eldest nephew's face, the man beside Jiang Si Ran continued, "You're no longer young. It's time for you to settle down." His tone was that of that of an elder.

Mu Ze Xi pursed her lips and looked at the man with white hair but a handsome face. She agreed. "You are right. I also have the same idea."

Settle down? It sounded good, but it seemed like he could give it a try.

Mu Dongfang sat on the right side of Mu Zexi and did not say much. During lunch time, he basically did not eat much. He heated up the pancakes he brought back from Xia Mu's place. Although they did not taste as good as the ones that were just cooked, he still ate quite a lot.

"Dong Zi, you should learn from your big brother." Seeing that his eldest nephew, Mu Zexi, had complied obediently, Mu Shih turned his spearhead to his second nephew, Mu Dongfang.

Mu Dongfang was in the midst of pondering over Xia Mu's pancake when he heard his uncle call out the name. He then asked, "Learn what?"

This answer that was obviously not in a state of mind caused everyone to burst out into laughter.

The atmosphere in the room was just right. The door was pushed open, and before anyone could see who it was, a clear voice said:

"Sorry, sorry. There was a traffic jam. I was late." A man in a white shirt and black trousers came in.

Shen Yan sat down and a waiter immediately served him tea.

Shen Yan drank a big gulp of tea and then said, "Why is the city blocked up like this?"

Since everyone had arrived, the dishes were naturally ordered. This was a famous private chef in the city. Business was good enough without needing to advertise. Nowadays, people paid more and more attention to the health and comfort of their food, and private chef provided a good place for everyone to eat.

As the elders of the Mu and Jiang families, they naturally sat at the head seat. Next to Mu Shi were Su Xing and Shen Yan, and beside Jiang Si Ran were the brothers Mu Zexi and Mu Dongdong.

There were no outsiders. After the dishes were served, no waiters were left behind. Mu Dongfang took the initiative to take on the responsibility of serving the guests.

Since this was a welcoming feast, wine was essential. Mu had never drunk alcohol, and today was an exception. The strong aroma of wine filled the room.

During the banquet, Mu Shi was the oldest and most senior, so he naturally became the head of the household.

He raised his glass and said, "Today, it's to welcome Jiang Er. Everyone drink your first goblet of wine together. As for the rest, feel free to drink." Mu only had one goblet of wine. He would never drink too much. Everyone knew his rules, so they naturally followed them. ""

The Jiang Er that Mu shi spoke of was Mu Zexi and Mu Dongdong's uncle. As for Shen Yan and Su Xing, one was a childhood friend of Mu Zexi, and the other was a special assistant of Mu shi. In terms of greetings, they naturally addressed him as Mister Jiang.

After the first cup of wine was drunk, Mu Shou put down the cup and leaned lazily against the back of the chair. From time to time, he would try to persuade Jiang Si Ran, while the others would naturally take turns to toast Jiang Si Ran.

Jiang Si Ran was straightforward and did not refuse anyone who came. For a time, the atmosphere in the private room was heated.

At night, dark blue, intoxicated.

In the bathroom, the sound of someone vomiting could be heard. After a while, the vomiting stopped and a figure staggered out of the bathroom along with the sound of running water.

The sound of water splashing could be heard. A woman in a qipao beside the basin was holding water to her face. The cold water made her face turn red from the alcohol, causing her to feel a bit colder, but she still felt dizzy.

Just now, in order to earn more money for the liquor, Wang Lan drank a bottle of wine in one go. She endured the urge to vomit and took the tip from the customer before turning around and leaving the room.

But he couldn't hold it in any longer as soon as he walked out.

The woman in the mirror was wearing heavy makeup, and a dark red qipao made her look mature and enchanting. Her long hair was tied back in a bun, and there were droplets of water on her face. Under the light of the lamp, her face looked even whiter, and the makeup on her lips had already blossomed.

Lifting her hand, Wang Lan Lan carefully wiped off the lipstick on her lips. She pursed her lips and threw a flirtatious glance at the mirror. Her movements carried the charm of a mature woman, unlike the immature girl in a white dress walking by the roadside in the evening.

"Yo, who do you think it is? "Why, have you been drinking too much?" Behind her, a slightly high-pitched voice rang out. A woman stood behind Wang Lan Lan and looked at her from a few steps away as she ridiculed her.

Wang Lan Lan looked directly at herself in the mirror. She carefully pressed her hand to her face before turning around and coldly replied, "I did."

The cheongsam was huge. As they walked, they could vaguely see the scenery inside. Wang Lan Lan's figure slowly walked out, completely ignoring the woman behind her, who was flustered and exasperated.

It doesn't matter. Anywhere, there are people who don't like you, even if it's Deep Blue, there's no need to explain too much to those who don't. If you have to explain it to anyone who doubts your way of life, wouldn't that be exhausting?

After the welcoming banquet had ended, Mu shi did not participate in the events that followed. Shen Yan had just returned from a business trip. Although he was very tired, he did not reject those people's interest. The group of people arrived at the "Deep Blue", and went straight to the top floor of the building.

Half a cup of wine later, Shen Yan could no longer sit still. Today, he had been on the plane all day. At this moment, his feet were on the ground and he felt as if he was floating.

After drinking a few more cups in the evening, he felt his head ache even more. He felt even more stifled inside the private room.

Seeing Mu Zexi drinking with Jiang Si Ran and Mu Dong talking to Su Xing, Shen Yan simply opened the door and went downstairs.

"Deep Blue" There was a terrace on the third floor, which could be reached by passing through the corridor. It was a quiet place.

Wang Lan Lan held onto the balcony's railing with both hands and looked at the night sky, trying to find the brightest star. However, no matter how sore her eyes were, she could not find the star that guided the way.

"Where, exactly?" Facing the night sky, Wang Lan Lan softly asked, "Why can't I find the brightest star?"

His neck became more and more sore, and his eyes became more and more dry. However, the brightest star had disappeared without a trace.

It seemed like he really couldn't see it anymore!

Wang Lan Lan was a little disappointed in her heart. Forget it, she decided to give up on this ridiculous idea. What bright star guide, it was simply a lie! If there really was such a star in this world, then he should have escaped from the darkness as soon as possible. However, he had been abandoned by God, and could only sink into the darkness, unable to be redeemed.

In her heart, Wang Lan mocked her childishness. She lowered her head and turned around, crashing into a warm and hard chest.

Pain!

This was Wang Lan's first reaction. She never would have thought that she would bump into someone who was lazy while she was on the balcony.

She felt that her nose was definitely going to break!

His body swayed, and just as he was about to fall to the ground, a pair of hands reached out to support her. A warm and clear voice echoed, "Are you alright?"

A faint smell of alcohol permeated the air, along with an indescribable warmth. It was as if the warm winter sun was gently shining down on the earth, bringing warmth and care to the people in the cold winter.

Shen Yan just wanted to get a breath of fresh air out, and asked the waiter. Knowing that there is a balcony directly leading outside, he looked for it. He had only wanted to be alone for a while, but who would have thought that he would be run into by someone the moment he entered the room.

He stretched out his hand to help her up and saw that the person who bumped into him was a woman wearing a dark red qipao. She was very thin and had a bun tied behind her head. She reeked of alcohol.

Almost imperceptibly, Shen Yan's brows wrinkled. Looking at his dressing, it seems like he is probably the princess here. He took a small step back and distanced himself from the girl.

Her head was lowered, the tip of her nose was sore, and her eyes were swollen. In her blurry vision, she could vaguely see the movement of the man as he retreated, and the corner of her mouth curled up. Indeed, this man had recognized her, and the cheongsam on his body was the best way to describe it.

She didn't want to stay here any longer, so she whispered, "Nothing, I'm sorry."

The first two words were the answer to the man's question. The last three words were the apology for bumping into him. After finishing his sentence, he lowered his head and walked over to Shen Yan.

Shen Yan walked a few steps towards the balcony, looking at the night sky. In his heart, he was thinking that after this project is delivered, he will have to look for traces of Xia Mu. He has been waiting for so long that he almost couldn't remember when Xia Mu left.

Under the night sky, a man was leaning against a railing. A gentle breeze was blowing against the hem of his white shirt. The man's eyebrows were tightly knitted, and his expression was dark and gloomy.

As for Wang Lan who had just stepped out of the balcony, her feet slipped and she almost fell down. Just as she was secretly angry with herself for her impudence tonight, she saw a golden box lying on the floor.

Wang Lan Lan didn't take the incident from the start. She had drunk too much today and felt better after vomiting. However, the alcohol did not dissipate and she still felt dizzy.

As for the man she bumped into, she couldn't even see his face. She could only remember that he smelled nice, just like the sun when she was young, lying in a pile of straw. It was very warm, very fresh, and very attractive.

She first went to the locker room, opened her cabinet, and conveniently put the things she held in her hand inside. She then found a cup and drank a few mouthfuls of water before leaving the locker room.

The night was just beginning. Some people liked it because they could disguise their true selves, and under its cover all ambitions and hopes would be magnified infinitely. Some people hated the night because they felt that the darkness hid the light of dawn and frightened her.

However, night would eventually pass, and dawn would definitely arrive! When the sun rose, all darkness would disappear and warmth would descend once more!