Engagement Party 1

Qiu Rei anxiously circled the living room and checked his watch every other minute while waiting for Ya Nuo to come down. Meanwhile, Gu Wing was rolling her eyes while sitting on the couch, "Relax, she can't run off anyways. Your bodyguards and maids are with her. There's still half an hour left until we need to leave."

Qiu Rei stared at her coldly, "Don't cause anymore ruckus. Today is a very important day. I already released every maid and butler from this household, so she is my biggest asset. She had a lawyer triple check each document to make sure I wasn't playing any tricks. I gave her the original documents without making any copies or backups. Just for today, can't you keep your mouth shut and smile at the guests? Even if you don't want your reputation, I want it. If anything goes wrong because of you, I will divorce you."

Click clack

Ya Nuo walked elegantly down the steps, looking flawless like a goddess, "I'm ready. We could go whenever you're ready."

Qiu Rei's smile grinned from ear to ear, "You look splendid! Great, great, someone get the chauffeur. We're leaving!"He was overly excited and totally forgot about Gu Wing's existence. Gu Wing couldn't say anything back to him because he actually threatened her with divorce. Therefore, she bit her lips and followed them from behind.

-jardin d'éternité Hall-

Guests were lining up with their invitation cards outside of the hall, waiting for their turn to write congratulatory messages in the guest book. Qiu Rei saw how many big shots from the business world were patiently in line. He felt flattered seeing so many rich guests. He started thinking about how right he was in choosing Xu Corps' heir to be his future son in law. When he thought of the number of projects and businesses coming to him, he saw money scattering from the sky, and onto him. He couldn't help but laugh to himself.

Huan Hei walked over to greet him, "Mr.Yang, are you satisfied with the number of guests that I invited? Also, does this engagement party hall suit your taste?" As much as he hated this man, Huan Hei had to pretend to respect him and act as if he is trying to get on his good side before the good show begins.

Qiu Rei cleared his throat, "Ahem, yes. I am glad that you see highly of my daughter to invite top socialites to your engagement party. This engagement party looks very grand and extravagant. You must have spent a fortune with the preparations and decorations for tonight."

Huan Hei smiled, "It's nothing compared to what you've done for Ya Nuo. You raised her up to being an elegant lady, and care for her like no parent could ever do. This is not even a tenth of the efforts that you spent on her."

Qiu Rei patted Huan Hei's suit, "Oh, son, we're almost becoming a family. You don't have to speak with such formality. You could call me father or dad, like Ya Nuo. I will spoil you the same way I spoil her. She doesn't know much, so please look after her on my behalf if she does anything wrong."

Huan Hei nodded, "Then thank you, father, for letting go of your beautiful daughter to me. It's almost time to let the guests in, so I'll go see if Ya Nuo is ready. I also have to tell her about the events that will go on tonight. Excuse me for a minute. Have a seat at the table that I prepared exclusively for Yang family while you're waiting."

Qiu Rei waved his hand and Huan Hei hastily walked towards the room that Ya Nuo was resting in.

Knock Knock

Huan Hei could hear his racing heartbeat as he called for his future wife, "Nuo. It's me."

Her sweet soft tone melted his heart like honey in warm water, "You can come in."

The knob slowly twisted and door creaked opened. He walked in, and his eyes were immediately covered by two warm hands. She whispered into his ears, "You're late. You said you would be here five minutes and twenty three seconds ago. Punishment time."

Her voice echoed lowly into his ears, making him blush. His heart was already beating unbelievably fast, and her enticing actions make it harder for him to control himself. He wanted to be a gentleman, at least until the engagement party is over. When facing millions of business opportunities, he was always decisive, never hesitant. Only she could knock the barriers and tumble the walls to his heart and common sense down.

He smiled and caught her hands in his, "Oh?Then may I ask, my princess, what kind of punishment you mean? It's only us, alone. Don't forget about the engagement events that will begin in approximately twenty minutes or less. I can easily make your legs weak and carry you out when it's time for our appearance. Hmmm?"

She chuckled, uncovered his eyes, and kissed him lightly on the lips. "Here, your punishment."

He blinked a few times and felt his lips, "That's it?"

She rubbed her bottom lip, "Of course~ You promised that we'll continue on our engagement night. Isn't it more torture to have you wait after a tiny preview of our romantic engagement night? Hehe~ Don't underestimate me."

He hugged her waist and gently placed her on the dresser, "This mouth of yours tease me too much. Let me have a taste of what punishment is like." Her lips parted to meet his, and once again, warmth spread from their little kisses to their hearts. After a few minutes of gentle kisses, she reminded him that she needs to reapply her lipstick because it's almost their turn to show up. He resisted the urge to push her down and continue their reunion, and watched her do last minute touchups to her makeup. He subconsciously followed her lip blending movements as she applied lip balm to her rosy lips. She laughed when she saw the reflection of him closing his lips together and rubbing the nonexistent balm like she did.

She turned around and teased, "What? You want some lip balm too?"

He rubbed his chin, "Right, but I want a different way of application. I want you to do it using your lips on mine."

She let out a "pffft," and applied a second layer of lip balm.

While she brushed the wrinkled spots on her outfit, his tone became serious, "Oh right, about the thing you wanted me to test out. The results were the same."

She paused for several seconds and asked, "Did she come today as well?"

He nodded, "Yeah, she's here."

Ya Nuo fixed his tie as she whispered, "Have someone keep an eye on her. She's not who we think she is."