It must be Lu Jiayi.
But so far, Lu Jiayi has not appeared.
Where is it hidden?
Or is it that Lu Jiayi won't appear in public tonight, but will only show up when she saves Xu Qingzhu?
As a rising star in Kyoto, if Lu Jiayi were to appear, there would certainly be many people eager to curry favor with her.
She just didn't understand why Lu Jiayi and Qin Lishuang were hanging out together.
What exactly is the relationship between these two?
They also appear to be of different ages.
The original plot stated that Lu Jiayi was 26 years old, which was also worthy of the description of a young and promising person.
Liang Shi was unaware of any of this.
Xu Qingzhu continued, "But I can't see her face clearly."
Liang Shi thought to himself, "I've never seen her face either."
She was covered up too much that day.
Whenever Xu Qingzhu mentions that dream, a deep sense of weariness envelops her, a helplessness that others can also sense.
Liang Shi reached out and squeezed her fingers to reassure her.
But actually, my own mind was in turmoil.
Since we don't know at what point something will happen, we can only take preventative measures.
Once Old Master Qin makes his appearance at the banquet, everyone can leave.
Liang Shi was waiting for that moment; she was determined to take Xu Qingzhu away beforehand.
//
20:27.
Sun Chengcheng glanced at the time; there were still ten minutes left.
But Liang Shi and Xu Qingzhu were still chatting as if no one else was around.
The only place that met the criteria at this banquet was the swimming pool outside another door.
There are quite a few people standing there now, all looking at the beautiful open-air starry sky.
Sun Chengcheng was secretly anxious; she had been preparing for a long time…
Moreover, she didn't see Lu Jiayi either; there wasn't a single person in the banquet hall who matched Lu Jiayi's characteristics.
20:30.
Xu Qingzhu and Liang Shi remained seated, sometimes chatting and laughing, sometimes making intimate gestures.
Sun Chengcheng had already gotten up and gone to the vicinity of the swimming pool.
//
Qin Lishuang smoked three cigarettes in the lounge; they were very pungent.
Lu Jiayi frowned. "Stop smoking."
"I'm thinking about it," Qin Lishuang said. "Miss Lu, I wonder if you would be willing to help?"
"I don't want to," Lu Jiayi refused. "I won't interfere in your affairs."
Qin Lishuang smiled lightly, "How boring."
Lu Jiayi neither agreed nor disagreed with her assessment.
"I'll go by myself," Qin Lishuang said. "Just don't stop me."
Lu Jiayi paused, her hand still on her phone. "Not necessarily."
Qin Lishuang was taken aback: "I believe Miss Lu wouldn't be so nosy."
The sound of a game came from Lu Jiayi's phone. She had just finished the match-3 game. She turned off the phone screen, put the phone in her suit pocket, and got up to leave. "I'm leaving now."
"No." Qin Lishuang lightly applied a layer of lipstick to her lips, making them appear even more vibrant. "You stay here, I'm leaving."
After saying that, Qin Lishuang took out a bag of gunpowder from her bag, weighed it in her hand, and revealed an evil smile.
"What's this?" Lu Jiayi asked casually.
Qin Lishuang smiled and said, "It's just a little gadget that can make people lose their energy."
Lu Jiayi: "..."
Just as Qin Lishuang was about to leave, she heard Lu Jiayi say, "That's pretty despicable."
Qin Lishuang paused, but did not object, and happily went out.
Lu Jiayi was the only one left in the lounge. She opened the window and looked down. It was no different from what she had seen in Kyoto. Everyone was socializing with wine glasses in hand.
She came here on her aunt's behalf to deliver something to Old Master Qin.
Take this opportunity to lay low for a while.
I just had a fight with my younger brother at home, and we almost came to blows.
It was also a moment of impulse that gave the other party leverage, making her appear very passive in front of her father.
So her aunt gave her advice—to retreat in order to advance.
She arrived in Haizhou City overnight.
My aunt told me that the social circles in Haizhou City are quite complex, and I can take this opportunity to get to know more people.
My aunt told me to get closer to Qin Liushuang and not to offend Qin Lishuang.
After arriving, she didn't see Qin Liushuang many times, only Qin Lishuang.
It might be because Qin Lishuang has too much free time.
However, no matter what, she is a direct descendant of the Lu family and the first legal heir.
The marriage between the Qin and Lu families is clearly a case of the Qin family marrying up.
Lu Jiayi doesn't need to worry about anyone's opinion when she comes here.
She genuinely disapproved of Qin Lishuang's behavior, finding it too despicable. Although she wasn't an artist, she knew that art should also have a moral bottom line.
However, even a powerful dragon can't suppress a local snake. No matter what outrageous things Qin Lishuang does, Old Master Qin will always be there to protect her.
What does this have to do with her?
Lu Jiayi stood by the window for a while, enjoying the breeze, and then looked down and saw two blue figures.
Both of them are quite good-looking and stand out in a crowd.
Unable to see clearly with the naked eye, Lu Jiayi took out her phone and snapped a picture.
Upon zooming in, it was discovered that it was the same person she had met at the entrance of the art museum that day, as well as the photo Qin Lishuang had just shown her.
I am actually several points better looking than in the photos.
Lu Jiayi closed the window and continued playing the match-3 game.
However, after playing two rounds, he suddenly got up.
The girl I met at the art museum entrance that day... she had pretty eyes.
Her eyes look a lot like her friend's fiancée.
If I remember correctly, his fiancée should also be one of the most prominent figures in Haizhou City.
There's no harm in making some connections.
Thinking this, Lu Jiayi got up and went out.
//
Xu Qingzhu received a call from Sheng Linlang, but it was too noisy inside, so Liang Shi accompanied her outside to answer the call.
Sheng Linlang rarely calls her, but this time she called to ask if she had come back, saying that it had been a long time since they had seen each other and that she would invite Su Yao and the others to her house tomorrow so they could all get together.
Xu Qingzhu agreed.
The two chatted for a while longer before hanging up.
It was windy outside, and Xu Qingzhu's nose turned red from the cold.
Liang Shi was no less impressive.
After hanging up the phone, Liang Shi asked her what time it was.
Xu Qingzhu glanced at her phone: "8:30."
Actually, it's 20:32.
Liang Shi complained, "I wonder when Old Master Qin will show up."
Xu Qingzhu moved closer to her, and the two stood closer together to ward off the cold wind. "Actually, we can walk now."
"Let's forget it." Liang Shi pulled her back. "I'd rather not hold Teacher Xu back."
Xu Qingzhu was amused by her, "What's so special about this?"
“Small things add up to big things.” Liang Shi said as he and she walked back, “We must ensure that President Xu leaves with a good reputation.”
"I'm President Xu again," Xu Qingzhu glanced at her. "How many more nicknames can you give me?"
"I don't know," Liang Shi said. "It depends on how many professions you have."
Xu Qingzhu clicked her tongue, about to say something, when she noticed Liang Shi's expression change slightly. She turned her head and saw Qin Lishuang.
Qin Lishuang was standing in the spot where they had been sitting, swirling a glass of wine in her hand, looking quite charming.
At Qin Lishuang's place, Liang Shi didn't want to confront her directly, so he pulled Xu Qingzhu and tried to leave. But Qin Lishuang said, "Little A Shi, we've already met, why don't you bring your wife for a drink?"
Qin Lishuang was quite unscrupulous.
Liang Shi frowned: "No need."
"It's just one cup." Qin Lishuang chuckled. "What's wrong with the younger generation these days? Don't they know how to respect their elders?"