The next dayâ¦
Yu Manxi had arranged to meet the person in charge of the private dessert shop. She originally thought that it would be the girl who answered the phone, but she didnât expect it to be a man. He arranged to meet her in the store and even let her taste all the desserts suitable for a wedding banquet.
âCan you really make so many desserts on time? I need them fresh.â Yu Manxi sized up the shop. It was a small shop of around thirty square meters.
âYes. We can sign a contract. If we canât deliver the goods on time, we will pay ten times the compensation.â
âOkay.â After Yu Manxi decided on the type and number of desserts, she bought some black forest cupcakes and buns to bring back for Huai Sheng.
Huai Sheng had a long vacation every two weeks. Other than going up the mountain, he also went to the old residence. He had a good relationship with Yu Manxi, so she planned to buy some snacks and let him bring them to school.
âThe buns are still being baked. Please wait a moment.â
âIs there any bread that can be stored for a longer period of time? I want the child to bring them to school, and he might not be able to finish it in a day or twoâ¦â
The man introduced a few things to her.
âPlease give me one of eachâ¦â âOkay.â
âBy the way, a girl answered my call last time. Why are you alone in the shop?â
âYouâre talking about the boss. Recently, the willow catkins have started to flutter in the capital. Her skin isnât very good, and sheâs prone to allergies, so she doesnât go out much.â While sending a message, the man seemed to be reporting his work as he packed Yu Manxiâs things. âThe boss said that sheâll give you all these things. Thank you for taking care of our business.â
âThis isnât good.â Yu Manxi was stunned.
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After declining a few times, Yu Manxi left with her things. At this moment, there were indeed some parts in the capital that had willow catkins flutteringâ¦
Her skin isnât good, and she has allergies?
The young lady from the family in Lingnan seemed to use this reason too. It canât be that coincidental, right? There are a lot of people with allergies this seasonâ¦
But when she thought about the grudge between the family in Lingnan and the Chuanbei Jing family, she naturally wouldnât inform Jing Hanchuan about this news. She was worried that it would cause trouble.
After signing the contract, Yu Manxi didnât think much about it and called Fu Sinian directly. They had arranged to go to Qiao Xiyanâs hotel in the evening to send him a wedding invitation.
The Qiao family and the Fu family had a good relationship to begin with. Coupled with Song Fengwan and Fu Chenâs relationship, they had to make a trip personally after discussing it.
Qiao Xiyan was carving stones in his room. When he received the call, Fu Sinian and his wife had already arrived at the hotel and would soon be at the door of his room. He frowned slightly and tidied up the table covered in stone dust.
After Tang Jingci returned to her room yesterday, if she wasnât eating, she wouldnât see him. Song Fengwan had gone to volunteer during the day, while she had buried her head in her blanket and refused to communicate with him.
Qiao Xiyan thought that it might be the aftereffect of her blindness. She felt uncomfortable, so he didnât disturb her.
Hearing the knock on the door, he got up to open the door. Fu Sinian and his wife were standing at the door.
âMr. Qiao, sorry to disturb you,â Fu Sinian said directly. âIâm sorry for having you come personally. Please come in.â Qiao Xiyan moved back to let them in.
The room was neat and tidy, but there was a row of cold-looking carving knives on the table.
Qiao Xiyan wasnât talkative to begin with, so the two of them didnât stay long. They quickly left after delivering the invitation card. When Yu Manxi came out, she still had lingering fearsâ¦
âAre he and Wanwan really cousins? Why is his personality completely different? Who would place so many dangerous items in a room? Itâs too scary.â
âYuxiu and I are also cousins. What do you thinkâ¦â
Yu Manxi had interacted with Fu Yuxiu a few times. He was still a little childish and completely different from Fu Sinian.
Meanwhile, Qiao Xiyanâs rough fingers kept rubbing the invitation card thoughtfully.
She should have left the day after Duan Linbaiâs event ended. She hasnât even changed her plane ticket. But her eyes havenât recovered yet, and we canât keep dragging this matterâ¦
He hesitated before making an overseas call.
***
The next day, the last day of the Eye Appreciation eventâ¦
Duan Linbai was in the media industry to begin with, and he was already quite popular online. Coupled with the fact that he had been doing public service for the past few months and even invited many A-list celebrities, this event gained everyoneâs attention.
The event started at 10 a.m, and the media arrived before daybreak, trying to occupy the best positions.
There were also many fan clubs of popular celebrities waving banners along the path. This event was equivalent to doing public service, and no one wanted to fall behind others.
Duan Linbai was the organizer and came early. The moment he appeared, he instantly attracted many cameras. From the place where he got out of his car to the venue, there was a hundred-meter-long red carpet with a signature board at the end.
Today, he wasnât wearing his usual high-profile clothes but instead a black and white suit. He didnât style any special hairstyle either. The spring sun was warm and gentle, and his black hair fluttered, making him look even more elegant and unrestrainedâ¦
He was lean, fair, and thin. He looked like peach blossoms in spring, and he was even more eye-catching than the male celebrities dressed up today.
Just as everyone aimed their cameras at him, he turned around and reached out his hand. His actions seemed exceptionally careful and gentle.
A fair and tender hand landed on his palm, and then a woman in a womanâs suit walked out. Her wavy hair was unruly, and she was wearing sunglasses. Her facial features couldnât be seen clearly, but her lips were very thin, and she lookedâ¦
⦠a little indifferent and cold.
âMiss Tang, slow down. Thereâs a red carpet in front. There are no steps.â Duan Linbai didnât expect Tang Jingci to suddenly say that she wanted to come to the event.
He definitely had to pick her up personally. Besides, he also wanted to use this opportunity to announce his cooperation with Master Joe.
âThank you.â Tang Jingciâs fingers moved up slightly and gently rested on his forearm. It looked intimate, but in fact, the two of them were trying their best to avoid arousing suspicion.
Outsiders naturally couldnât tell that Tang Jingci was blind. They only saw that Duan Linbai was extremely gentle to her.
âI donât think Iâve seen this person before. She looks beautiful and has a good figure. Is she Young Master Duanâs new lover?â Not to mention the capital, but even the entire country thought that Duan Linbai was a frivolous young master.
âIâm not sure, but itâs a charity event today. Why is she wearing sunglasses to show off?â âIâve never seen Young Master Duan take care of someone so carefully. There must be something between the two of them!â
The media were discussing among themselves, but Duan Linbai didnât care about everyoneâs heated discussions at all.
Anyway, he would announce his intention to cooperate with Joe later. At that time, everyone would naturally know that this person was his money tree and God of Fortune. They would definitely want to serve her. Song Fengwan was in the inner area. Just as she finished introducing the event arrangements, she saw Qiao Xiyan, who had arrived early, staring outside. âCousinâ¦â Song Fengwan walked over. âAre you waiting for Big Sister Tang?â âNo.â
Qiao Xiyan was holding an event brochure in his hand, his eyes as deep as the sea. He had originally come here today to settle scores with He Xi, but he didnât expect Tang Jingci to come too.
Since she couldnât see, she shouldnât be running around.
The most ridiculous thing was that Qiao Xiyan suggested, âIâm going too. If you really want to go, shall we go together?â
Unexpectedly, Tang Jingci immediately declined. âNo need. I have an appointment with Young Master Duan. Heâll pick me up.â
âDuan Linbai? With his temperament, can he take good care of you?â âItâs fine. Heâs quite nice.â
While he was thinking to himself, he caught sight of Tang Jingci appearing in the venue holding Duan Linbaiâs arm, which instantly attracted the attention of many people. âBig Sister Tang is here!â Song Fengwan smiled. âCousin, I have to go get busy. Sit by yourself for a while.â
Qiao Xiyan nodded.
âIs she Young Master Duanâs girlfriend? Iâve often seen the two of them go out together recently. Even when I went to the school to do charity last time, this girl followed him. Young Master Duan is really taking good care of her.â
âProbably. She looks good. I wonder which familyâs young lady she is.â
âThese beautiful people are so eye-catching standing together. Theyâre really compatible.â
Everyone naturally praised and flattered Duan Linbai.
Qiao Xiyan tightened his grip on the brochure in his hand. He exerted too much force and tore the brochure.
He turned around and walked straight to the restroom.
The actions of these three people completely fell into the eyes of He Xi, who was not far away. She narrowed her eyes and watched as Duan Linbai brought Tang Jingci to a seat in the corner and turned around to take care of the other guests⦠She tightened her grip on her bag.
Song Fengwan had been introducing the contents of the event to the people attending. Her mouth was dry, and she was about to drink some water during her break when she saw from the corner of her eye that He Xi was actually walking straight toward Tang Jingci.
The event hasnât even started. He Xi is really impatientâ¦
Tang Jingci was sitting on a chair with Duan Linbaiâs assistant, Little Jiang, standing beside her. He blocked all the people who came to talk to her.
She was wearing sunglasses and was as motionless and quiet as a porcelain doll. Little did people know that she could see everything happening in the venue clearly.
When she saw He Xi approaching, she narrowed her eyes slightly.
Sheâs courting death.