Lu Qiang was already expecting to see Jiang Yuyan in the party. When he was at the center of the party hall, he saw her standing amongst a crowd of guests. He couldn't remove his sight from her. As he moved forward, he observed her carefully. She looked simple, beautiful, and innocent. She was different from all the other girls who had put on thick layers of makeup and wore expensive jewelry and clothes. She remained herself without paying mind to others.
Despite talking to others, his eyes were only on her.
She was wearing a pink ruffle dress with short sleeves that reached her knees. Her golden-brown locks were parted at the center and fell gently to her elbows. Just the front of her hair was brushed back and pinned up with pink hairpins, making her look like a cute highschool girl. Her earrings peeked through her hair, and one could see that they matched her bracelet.
She wore light makeup as her baby-soft skin was inherently glowing, and the apples of her cheeks blushing naturally. She had a small and pointed nose and delicate rose petal-like lips. Her eyes glowed were a radiant deep brown under the lights, glowing with delight. They were framed with long eyelashes that made her look enticing.
When Lu Jinhai introduced them, Lu Qiang didn't mention that they had met before. He preferred to go with a flow.The Jiang siblings did the same.
After a couple of moments, the MC came on stage, and the celebration started. He called the couple on the stage and gave a funny speech which made everyone laugh. The hotel staff carted in a five-tiered cake, which the couple cut and received the wishes of those that had come to attend the party.
Soon, the MC announced that the dance floor was open for couples and whomsoever was interested could go forward with their partners. Elder Lu and Zhao Shuang looked adorable on the dance floor, swaying with the music. The other couples from Lu family joined in, as well.
The ambiance in the room was romantic, leaving the people curious about who Lu Qiang would pick to dance with him. There was a chance that, like other times, he would sit silently and not offer his hand to any lady in the room and ask for a dance. Lu Feng, on the other hand, was nowhere to be found.
A woman in her early twenties came forward and asked Lu Qiang for a dance. She was the daughter of one of his father's friends and a major investor in Lu Corporation's current project in country Z. An Bixun, the girl in question, was interested in Lu Qiang and the latter knew of this.
"May I have the honor to dance with you, President Lu?" An Bixun asked politely. She was an attractive woman who could make anyone fall in love with her.
"I don't know how to!" Lu Qiang declined in a cold voice as he took a sip of wine from the glass. He didn't even look at her.
His sight was still fixed on Jiang Yuyan, who was standing near the dance floor with her brother, admiring the dancing elder couple. She had a beautiful smile on her face that made the dimples on her cheeks even more visible.
An Bixun left without uttering another word, knowing that she had been coldly rejected. She stood far away from the man but noticed his gaze lingering on the girl in the pink dress. Bitter jealousy arose in her heart.
On the other side of the room, Jiang Yang had asked his sister for a dance. The request was accepted, and they entered the dance floor. Even their parents were gently moving to the music. Lu Qiang observed the woman as he sipped on his wine. He put the wine aside when he saw something unusual and stepped towards her direction.
As if fate was on his side, Jiang Yang's phone started to buzz, and as it was an important call, he had to leave the dance floor to take it. Jiang Yuyan shifted on the dance floor, contemplating if she should leave when Lu Qiang appeared in front of her. He offered his hand to her, gesturing her to dance with him.
She was stunned by his presence. Understanding what he was asking for, she couldn't say no in front of all these people that curiously looked at them. She accepted his invitation and was led into the dance floor yet again.
This was the first time Lu Qiang had asked for a dance from someone who was not family, and it obviously surprised everyone. This girl in the pink dress was unknown to the people there. An Bixun looked on, anger and jealousy apparent on her face.
The bright lights in the room depleted as they stood face to face, gazing at each other. The dim glow from the chandeliers glittered against the walls, changing the atmosphere. The music slowed, and a romantic piece came on. Jiang Yuyan shifted awkwardly as she stepped towards Lu Qiang. She didn't dare look at him. Instead, her head was lowered, and her heart thumped against her ribcage.
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