Seeing Xi Shaoqi formally introducing a woman to them, everyone immediately understood that this woman was different from the ones they usually played with. Inevitably, they once again gave assessing glances to the woman beside Young Master Xi, wondering what was so special about her that could make the famously picky Third Young Master Xi take notice.
Not particularly beautiful, but she had a good temperament and a good figure. The only feeling she gave off was comfort, something the women in their circle lacked. What charm did such a woman possess that caught Young Master Xi's eye? Everyone was guessing in their hearts.
However, at the moment when the woman named An Nan lifted her gaze, everyone was shaken by her cold eyes. At the same time, they felt a sense of familiarity. Some suddenly enlightened individuals couldn't help but sweep their eyes toward another person in the room with the same icy demeanor, feeling a silent admiration.
One must understand, in their circle, there was also a hierarchy. People like Lin Mubai and Xi Shaoqi were at the top of the pyramid, followed by families like the Huo Family, and then many levels below that. Now this man at the pinnacle of the pyramid formally introduced a woman who wasn't particularly beautiful. What did this mean? Could this woman be the future Third Young Madam of the Xi Family?
An Nan immediately realized these people had misunderstood. So she tucked away her cold gaze and smiled slightly, explaining for herself, "I'm just an old classmate of Young Master Xi, with a slightly better relationship than ordinary classmates. We're more like good sisters, so handsome guys and beautiful ladies, please don't misunderstand. If you want to make a move, go ahead."
An Nan's teasing immediately eased the slightly tense atmosphere in the private room, and a few people proactively started inviting An Nan to sit down and eat with them.
Guest follows host; since she was here, she should settle in. An Nan sat down with Xi Shaoqi, and during the following time, Xi Shaoqi took care of An Nan's dining. Watching the scene at the table, people were once again dumbfounded. The imposing Third Young Master Xi used to have women flocking around him, and was notably surprising that through his every action, it was clear that he memorized this woman's preferences, as he intentionally selected certain dishes for her.
In fact, this was already commonplace between An Nan and Xi Shaoqi. Every time they dined alone, it was the same scene: An Nan focusing on eating while Xi Shaoqi meticulously cared for her. However, this scene appeared unusual to others.
Ever since An Nan came in, everyone seemed to overlook the main character of the day. They also failed to notice that since An Nan's entry into the room, Lin Mubai, the Young Master Lin, hadn't taken his eyes off her face.
The only one who noticed was Huo Bingxuan, who was also silently observing her.
"Why is he paying attention to a woman who's neither pretty nor distinctive and not sparing a glance for me?" Huo Bingxuan didn't ponder deeply on this, but in her heart, she completely began to hate An Nan.
While eating, An Nan constantly felt a pair of burning eyes fixated on her. When she raised her head to look around, she locked eyes with a pair of beautiful eyes.
Her heart inexplicably trembled slightly.
The owner of those beautiful eyes had a handsome face with distinct features. An Nan was confident that among this group of handsome guys and beautiful ladies, this man's appearance was outstanding as well. The man had a pair of character-filled sword-like eyebrows, and beneath his prominent double eyelids, his beautiful eyes had a cold gleam that An Nan couldn't find words to describe. She just felt uncomfortable being stared at by him, so she deliberately ignored it and pretended she didn't notice.