Quan Caiwei's face held a smile, completely unreadable.
Fan Chengcai felt a mix of surprise and joy in his heart.
He didn't believe in gods, but at this moment, he sincerely hoped that all the gods would bless him and grant his wishes.
Unfortunately for him, Xia Chujian also didn't believe in gods.
She took action.
She tugged at Fan Chengcai's sleeve.
Fan Chengcai was startled and abruptly turned his head, seeing the girl's bright, dark eyes looking at him, as if they could speak.
He seemed to be bewitched, looking at her and asking, "Ms. Su, is there something you need?"
Xia Chujian didn't speak, but kept pulling his sleeve, tugging him outwards.
Fan Chengcai didn't dare to break free with force.
He was standing at the head of the hall, and although the commotion at the entrance of the living room had attracted some people's attention, most people were still looking towards the head of the room.
Seeing Xia Chujian pulling his sleeve with increasing force, Fan Chengcai's mouth twitched, but he was still pulled a little distance to the side by her.
Xia Chujian continued to pull.
Fan Chengcai followed her, continuing to retreat, looking at her, with a hint of deeply hidden ecstasy in the depths of his eyes.
He couldn't help but think, could this lady from the Su Family also be interested in him? Although they were both in the circle of the Four Great Noble Families, the status of this Su Buyu was many times higher than that of Quan Caiwei from the Quan Family's Third Branch! He was confused and involuntarily pulled away by Xia Chujian.
Finally, he was far enough away from Quan Caiwei, leaving a gap for one person.
Xia Chujian hurriedly stepped forward, passed Fan Chengcai, and stood next to Quan Caiwei.
She even defiantly hooked her arm around Quan Caiwei's, making a triumphant gesture, and glanced at Fan Chengcai.
Only then did Fan Chengcai understand what the girl meant by pulling his sleeve, and he couldn't help but find it both funny and helpless.
He had put in so much effort to stand a little closer to Quan Caiwei, but he had been thwarted by this girl! But deep down, he still felt that this girl might really be interested in him, otherwise, why wouldn't she let him stand next to Quan Caiwei?
She must be jealous, definitely...
Quan Caiwei also noticed the intention of the female bodyguard beside her and couldn't help but find it secretly amusing.
She didn't care who stood next to her at all.
It was just a position, it couldn't reach the heavens, could it? However, although Fan Chengcai was very measured, she felt safer with this female bodyguard by her side.
Therefore, her expression didn't change at all, she just looked at the entrance of the hall and asked curiously, "Who's here? It's so lively?"
Fan Chengcai's heart tightened.
Just now, his elder brother Fan Chengqi had secretly told him through their Fan Family's encrypted channel.
The person who came was Zong Ruoan, the Director of the Information Department of the Special Security Bureau.
If it was just the identity of the Special Security Bureau, it would be fine, but Zong Ruoan was also the Zong Family's Second Young Master, the older brother of the Zong Family's girl that Fan Chengqi wanted to pursue!
However, Fan Chengcai felt a little uncomfortable around Zong Ruoan.
Because he had caused a little trouble in Mulan City and ran right into Zong Ruoan's hands.
And their courtyard in Mulan City was also raided by Zong Ruoan.
Fan Chengcai had a bad feeling in his heart, he was worried that Zong Ruoan was coming for him.
...
At the entrance of the Fan Family's banquet hall, many guests had already come out with Fan Bowei, the head of the Fan Family, and Hu Meihang, the Governor of Guiyuan Star, to welcome him.
Under the steps outside the door, a bulletproof limousine unique to the Beichen Empire's Special Security Bureau had just come to a stop.
Several men in Special Security Bureau uniforms got out of the car, first standing at the four car doors, then calmly holding up their semi-automatic submachine guns.
Then, another person in plain clothes got out of the car and opened a car door.
Zong Ruoan stepped out from there.
He stood at the entrance of the Fan Family villa, looking up at the magnificent entrance.
Fan Bowei and Hu Meihang quickly descended the steps from the hall entrance, arriving in front of Zong Ruoan.
"Second Young Master Zong, hello, why didn't you tell us earlier? We would have picked you up at the airport..." Fan Bowei bowed, extending his hand towards Zong Ruoan.
Zong Ruoan shook his hand and said softly, "Zong is here today on official business, Mr. Fan, you don't need to be so polite."
Hu Meihang waited for Fan Bowei to exchange pleasantries with Zong Ruoan before smiling and extending his hand to him, "Second Young Master Zong, since our last farewell at the Zong Family, I didn't expect you to already be in such a high position in the Special Security Bureau."
Zong Ruoan also shook his hand, smiling as he said, "Governor Hu is too kind. Zong is here in Da Fu Prefecture to handle some official business and will be leaving after it's done."
"Is that so? Is there anything our Governor's Office can assist with?" Hu Meihang said, while quickly glancing at Fan Bowei, the head of the Fan Family.
Clearly, he was taking his lead from Fan Bowei.
Fan Bowei still smiled elegantly, even taking a step back to allow Zong Ruoan and Hu Meihang to speak more easily.
He didn't react at all to Hu Meihang's look, as if it were just someone's imagination.
Zong Ruoan was about to speak when he saw more and more people gathering around, several of whom looked familiar, seemingly high-ranking officials from Guiyuan Star, as well as local magnates.
He couldn't help but look at Fan Bowei and ask, "Am I here at an inconvenient time today? Should I come another day?"
"Second Young Master Zong, you're too polite. Today happens to be a banquet at my humble abode, hosting the Noble Ladies from the Quan Family and Su Family. If Second Young Master Zong isn't in a hurry, I'll issue you an invitation right away," Fan Bowei said with humor.
Zong Ruoan "oh"ed and said, "Noble Ladies from the Quan Family and Su Family? Who are they? Is Quan Caiwei here?"
Fan Bowei quickly made way, inviting Zong Ruoan in, and said, "Indeed."
Zong Ruoan thought for a moment, "Then I'll go meet my junior sister first."
He had originally wanted to come quietly, but the Special Security Bureau branch in Da Fu Prefecture had arranged a particularly grand reception for him when they picked him up, parading him through the city, making it impossible to keep a low profile.
...
Meanwhile, Zong Ruoan, accompanied by his two secretaries, was walking towards the head of the hall, surrounded by the head of the Fan Family and the governor of Guiyuan Star.
Xia Chujian, who was bored, saw Zong Ruoan's figure and quickly took a step back behind Quan Caiwei without making a sound.
Quan Caiwei, however, took a step forward, looked at Zong Ruoan, and said happily, "Second Young Master Zong, what brings you here?"
Zong Ruoan said very kindly, "I didn't know you were also visiting Guiyuan Star. How is it? Are you having fun?"
He exchanged casual greetings, picked up a glass of red wine from a female attendant's tray, and said to the crowd, "I'm here at the Fan Family today on some official business. I hope my uninvited visit hasn't disturbed everyone's enjoyment."
"Not at all! Second Young Master Zong, you're too polite! I had the pleasure of meeting Councilor Zong when I went to Beichen Star to report on my duties last time. I hope Second Young Master Zong will help me convey my regards to Councilor Zong." Hu Meihang, the governor of Guiyuan Star, also raised his glass and toasted Zong Ruoan.
"I haven't been in contact with my father for a long time. I will convey your greetings when I go home next time," Zong Ruoan said, drinking it all in one gulp.
Xia Chujian was very impatient listening to these people exchanging official pleasantries.
She was originally a cold and aloof character, so her expression of disgust didn't seem out of place.
When others were about to come and offer a toast, Zong Ruoan turned around nonchalantly and said to Quan Caiwei, "Caiwei, it's been a while. Shall we go sit over there?"
This meant he was impatient with the formalities.
Quan Caiwei understood and nodded with a smile, "Second Young Master Zong, you're so busy. It's really lucky to meet you today."
Then she pulled Xia Chujian over, saying casually, "Second Young Master Zong, Su Buyu also came with me. Do you still remember her?"
Zong Ruoan's heart stirred, but he still smiled and said, "Buyu, it's rare for you to come out and play. Let me know next time, and I'll take you to some good places."
Xia Chujian didn't say anything, just nodded coldly.
Zong Ruoan: "..."
Quan Caiwei said, "Buyu's throat is sensitive, and she hasn't been able to speak lately."
Zong Ruoan looked at "Su Buyu" and said with a smile, "How did it get sensitive again? I have some anti-allergy medicine there. I'll have Secretary Lu get you some later."
Xia Chujian nodded again to express her thanks.
Quan Caiwei turned around and went to talk to Zong Ruoan in a semi-circular area on the other side of the hall.
Xia Chujian deliberately walked slowly, with her head down, not looking at the direction, and was soon pushed behind by the crowd.
After Fan Chengcai and Hui Yinong had squeezed to the front, she quietly slipped away and left the hall through the back door.
There were too many people in the room, and she felt a little breathless.
She was wearing a human-skin mask, so she wasn't worried that Zong Ruoan would recognize her.
But clearly, Zong Ruoan had realized that her appearance was probably not the real "Su Buyu".
Fortunately, he didn't expose her.
But Xia Chujian didn't want to listen to their polite greetings in that kind of setting, all that tedious and insincere nonsense was annoying.
The air outside was much better.
The Fan Family's estate was large, and each detached villa had a half-acre garden in the back.
The gardens were completely surrounded by tall, dense trees, ensuring privacy.
The grass was lush and green, and a fountain in the center of the flower bed sprayed delicately, accompanied by faint music that gently caressed the ears.
Looking up at the clear night sky and the twinkling stars, she felt her whole heart being cleansed.
She took a deep breath, crossed her arms, and leaned against a thick stone pillar.
Huo Yushen walked out of the darkness behind her, stood beside her, and looked at her with a slightly strange expression: "...Who are you?"
Xia Chujian's heart jolted, but she didn't show it on the surface.
She knew that her human-skin mask was very realistic, and under the starlight at night, it was impossible for the other party to realize that it wasn't a real face.
She looked coldly at Huo Yushen standing next to her, didn't say anything, and pointed to her throat.
Huo Yushen stopped looking at her, put his hands behind his back, and said indifferently: "...The real Su Buyu will attend a grand event tomorrow night, which will be broadcast by national media."
Xia Chujian was really taken aback at this moment.
If Su Buyu really appeared on national media tomorrow, even if this human-skin mask was exactly the same as the real Su Buyu and Ying Wuxin, they would be exposed...
If they were exposed, Quan Caiwei would definitely be fine, but how the Fan Family would use this matter to their advantage was another matter.
Xia Chujian immediately changed her persona of not speaking and said, "Who are you? Can you guarantee that what you said is true?"
To be on the safe side, Xia Chujian spoke in a voice completely different from her own.
But Huo Yushen only stared at her intently for a second before guessing who she was.
"...Xia Chujian? Are you security hired by the Quan Family?"
Xia Chujian: Holy crap.
How did he recognize me?
She didn't expect that Huo Yushen would not only recognize her identity at first glance but also know the purpose of her actions.
What's the point of pretending?
Talking to smart people is both easy and exhausting.
Xia Chujian returned to her normal voice: "How did Inspector Huo recognize me? Did the Quan Family give you my real identity?"
Huo Yushen sneered disdainfully, thinking, did he need the Quan Family to reveal information?
The only freak in the entire Beichen Galaxy who could be completely indifferent to his Mental Strength was the one in front of him.
But he didn't say anything, his expression was extremely cold, like the coldest ice in the Land of the Far North.
He didn't even look at her anymore.
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