She scoffed, "I knew you preferred clothes that showed off your figure, but how could you let me wear them in front of everyone?"
Luan Yenan thought for a moment, then poked his finger on the fabric of Zuo Baixuan's dress, drawing circles around the openwork butterfly pattern.
The skin beneath the cutouts seemed to touch her fingertips, then separate, causing an unbearable itch.
"I'm sorry, but could you wear it just for me to see?" The whispered words intensified the itch.
Zuo Baixuan responded to Luan Yenan's whisper by pressing her ear close to his, speaking softly, but her reply was: "Dream on."
This caused Luan Yenan to chuckle softly, but he tightened his grip on Zuo Baixuan's body, pushing everyone away as they turned their gazes toward him.
The couple's cheerful banter drew attention from onlookers.
But the possessiveness of a top-tier Alpha is palpable.
Everyone was stunned and could only quietly avert their gaze. They put aside their thoughts about Zuo Baixuan and Luan Yenan, leaving only the peripheral vision of watching the drama unfold.
This couple is so annoying; they attract attention but don't let anyone look at them or think about them.
Wen Qing's gaze also passed through the crowd and landed on Luan Yenan. She had been staring at her the whole time, but now her gaze fell back on Zuo Baixuan, her hands clenched tightly.
What is it about me that I lack compared to her?
Luan Yenan led Zuo Baixuan to stand in front of Luan Lizheng.
"Grandpa, good evening. Xuanxuan and I are here." Luan Yenan greeted Luan Lizheng first, and then naturally stood next to Luan Xing.
Luan Lizheng was quite satisfied with Luan Yenan's performance just now.
Although it was flamboyant, it was appropriate and wouldn't bring shame to the Luan family. It also highlighted the charm and aura of an Alpha.
“You brat, how well are you behaving now? If you had been like this a few years ago, would I have needed to do so much? Now look what you’ve done, it’s your time to cause trouble again.” Luan Lizheng didn’t hold back and spoke frankly.
These words, seemingly praising Luan Yenan, were actually a warning.
When Luan Lizheng was young, he was instilled with the idea that although brothers and sisters are related by blood, kinship is kinship and conflicts of interest are conflicts of interest.
For the prosperity of the family, the survival of the fittest is also necessary. Supporting the youngest who has the best chance of expanding the family to become the next successor is also a good way to continue the family line.
Luan Lizheng's cold-bloodedness is understandable, but Luan Yenan will not condone his behavior just because she knows the reason.
Those around him broke out in a cold sweat upon hearing Luan Lizheng's threatening words.
Luan Yenan, however, acted as if nothing had happened and reminded everyone, "Grandpa, shouldn't it be time for our main character to make an appearance today?"
She seemed eager to get to the point; was she trying to confront Luan Li head-on?
Others couldn't help but speculate, but dared not think about it too deeply.
"Now we can start dancing. Xuanxuan and I have been practicing for several days, and we're just waiting to show off today," Luan Yenan added before anyone else could imagine what was going on.
Everyone: ...Do you think we can believe that?
Although Luan Yenan's smile was quite charming, everyone remained rational and was not easily swayed.
"Anan, are you trying to make me look foolish? You're making me nervous. Can we find another place to practice? Don't start dancing as soon as my cousin comes on stage." Zuo Baixuan clung to Luan Yenan like a clingy little wife, her voice so sweet it made everyone around them swoon.
This kind of natural charm is just right, making people find it adorable and irresistible.
Even Luan Yenan was full of surprise, but he first laughed and then pinched Zuo Baixuan's face.
She was so relaxed; she didn't look tense at all.
It's confirmed now. This little white flower has a "histrionic personality," meaning she's good at performing in front of people. The more people there are, the less nervous she becomes, and the better her acting gets.
"Don't be nervous. Even if we haven't practiced, we dance better than them, let alone if we have. If you're nervous, how about we have a drink?" Luan Yenan smiled and handed Zuo Baixuan a glass of wine.
Zuo Baixuan's words convinced everyone, and Luan Yenan was ready to back down. She really was just there to show her face at the banquet, to add some color to her cousin's life, and to take a backseat to dancing with her wife.
Like a typical rich second-generation heir who loves beauty more than power.
Zuo Baixuan took the glass of wine, but didn't drink it directly. Instead, she held it and swirled it gently a couple of times. "I'm not suited to drinking today. Besides, I can't hold my liquor well. What if I drink too much?"
"Will she act crazy when she drinks too much?" Luan Yenan instinctively felt that Zuo Baixuan's words were true, and became curious, since they had never drunk together before.
"You'll look dizzy and easy to bully." Zuo Baixuan rolled her eyes at Luan Yenan after answering. "That's why I've never drunk in front of you. Don't even think about it."
Luan Yenan also picked up a glass of wine, lightly clinked it against Zuo Baixuan's glass, and then whispered in Zuo Baixuan's ear in a voice only the two of them could hear, "I didn't think anything, but I kind of want to see how easy it is for you to bully me."
Zuo Baixuan paused as she brought the wine glass to her lips, letting the red wine lightly touch her lips.
To avoid this red wine causing her to have overly intense and fluctuating thoughts.
She turned her head and replied to Luan Yenan: "Dream on!"
The young wife's resistance carried a hint of arrogance.
A bystander hissed, unable to bear the sight.
Is this the power of a newlywed wife?!
Everyone turned their eyes completely to the side.
Luan Lizheng's messy eyebrows twitched, but he didn't say anything. When the spotlight shone on the second floor, he looked at the second-floor stands.
Luan Yecha is about to step down under the spotlight.
As the surroundings darkened, Luan Yenan gave Zuo Baixuan a wink.
The two put down their wine glasses.
It's not easy to blend into the crowd; many people are watching them.
But seeing their light steps, it didn't seem like they were going to run away or cause trouble. They were just going to a corner of the banquet hall to talk to the band in charge of the banquet music.
They didn't seem to care about Luan Yecha's matter at all; they just wanted to focus on enjoying the dance part of the banquet.
"What's so interesting about Luan Yecha? We might as well just dance." Luo Yun stood in the corner, feeling bored, and picked up her wine glass to drink.
Zhang Wanjun intervened, saying, "You don't want to end up being photographed looking like a drunkard, do you?"
Luo Yun's makeup was simple and elegant today, making her look like a well-behaved girl. However, she was being controlled by Zhang Wanjun while drinking, and her face was full of resentment.
Zhang Wanjun remained standing behind Luo Yun as both a competent secretary and a competent companion, only turning her head away to reveal a carefree smile.
Unable to even drink alcohol, Luo Yun was extremely bored and could only look up at the second floor.
The first thing that caught her eye was a pair of gleaming leather shoes. Luo Yun snorted, "No wonder Grandpa Luan chose this guy in the end. His looks really do give him an advantage."
A tall but slightly thin man stood under the spotlight.
His face was quite angular, and his eyebrows were raised. He looked about 70% like Luan Lizheng, but his temperament and aura were still lacking.
He looked exactly like a little kid who hadn't grown any hair yet, and even wearing a custom-made suit gave him a comical look, like he was wearing an adult's clothes.
But Luan Yecha himself didn't feel that way. He only knew that everyone had given him enough attention tonight, and everyone was waiting for him to make a grand finale appearance.
Grandpa had been waiting for him to return from abroad to take over the family business, and now he has lived up to expectations, standing before the public.
He felt like a triumphant general, beaming with smiles, waving to everyone as he slowly walked down from the second floor, feeling all the gazes cast from the shadows converge on him like spotlights.
He was preparing to give a passionate speech to everyone; he had been rehearsing his prepared remarks all afternoon, and it was time to unleash them.
"Hello everyone."
"Cousin, let's dance!"
Luan Yecha had barely uttered three words when, before anyone could respond, an inappropriate invitation rang out from the main hall.
Then the spotlight above Luan Yecha's head disappeared.
A high-wattage spotlight suddenly shone down onto the dance floor.
Although it was called a dance floor, only Luan Yenan and Zuo Baixuan were actually standing there in the dim light.
Zuo Baixuan's body presented a natural curve, her head tilted back, and a big smile on her face, making her look like a white swan under the lights.
Luan Yenan, supporting Zuo Baixuan's slender waist, also straightened his body powerfully, like a black swan perfectly coordinated with his dance partner.
The piano music started first, followed by a professional orchestra playing "The Blue Danube".
The familiar melody flowed throughout the banquet hall.
In the center of the dance floor, a pair of girls danced to the beat of every song under the spotlight.
Luan Yenan and Zuo Baixuan's beautiful dance moves immediately became the focus of everyone's attention.
Does anyone remember that boring dark figure who just walked down from the second floor?
Luan Yenan glanced at Luan Lizheng, whose expression had changed slightly, and Luan Yecha, who looked embarrassed, in the shadows, and said to Zuo Baixuan with a light smile, "Very successful."
Zuo Baixuan raised her eyebrows: "This is just the beginning."
After she finished speaking, as the music grew louder and faster, Zuo Baixuan's dance became even more elaborate than during her usual practice. She swayed her long skirt and twirled around Luan Yenan.
The little white flowers are blooming.
Luan Yenan's eyes were fixed on Zuo Baixuan, and his mind was focused on how to catch her dance.
The two of them became the only ones at the entire banquet, and there was no room for anyone else.
A note from the author:
The entire banquet was less interesting than a single blooming white flower.
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Chapter 48
Luan Yenan and Zuo Baixuan's dance amazed everyone.
While attracting everyone's attention, it also officially announced the start of the dance segment at tonight's banquet.
Many of those who had already sided with Luan Lizheng couldn't help but marvel at this moment.
This must be Luan Yenan. He always manages to make headlines. He truly lives up to his reputation as a reckless and unconventional person.