Shen Xue’s Birthday Party -Part 2

"Well said. Well said ."The young man who clapped for Song Xia spoke up from the crowd .

Slicked back wavy hair, silver rimmed glasses and wearing a Lai Qiang suit with a royal blue shirt. His manner gentlemanly but nature was thoughtful and playful.

" I thought I would be playing knight and rescue a pretty lady from this scum . However, Miss you are right. Why should somebody have to rescue a woman from unwanted attention?Why can't all men just respect women?I want a safe place for my sister in the world. Women need to be strong and stand up for themselves!"

Song Xia didn't know the man with glasses but thought that he was a good person.Although she didn't know him there was someone who was shaking in his shoes at the thought of this man.

Ye Dong was scared stiff and his only option now was to beg for forgiveness . Second Young Master Shen was known to be gentle and kind but once you offend him he could be crueler than his father.Shen Yating, at twenty years old was already a brilliant researcher interning at 'Liu Hu Pharmaceuticals ' in the Capital.

"Umm... Second Young Master Shen. I didn't mean to frighten her. I will apologies to her..."

Ye Dong looked and Jin Yu who was hiding behind Song Xia and swore at her in his mind before grudgingly apologizing.

"Sorry ,for scaring you." Even a child could see he was being insincere.

Shen Yating didn't even bother looking his way and just made a hand signal . Bodyguard Luo appeared with two other guards .

"Uncle Luo, throw this man out."

Bodyguard Luo nodded and the two male guards took the pale Ye Dong by the arm escorting him out of the Shen Family Property.

They gathered crowd scattered away from them as they didn't want to disturb Shen Yating in case he was in a bad mood.

Bodyguard Luo looked at Song Xia and acknowledged her.

"Nice to see you again ,Miss Song."

Bodyguard Luo was wearing formal black pants and waist coat with a white dress shirt. In his upper left pocket was a single red rose.

" Mr. Luo, it's nice to see you as well." She said politely. Song Xia concluded that the young man who had helped Jin Yu and her must have been one of Shen Xue's brothers.

Song Xia held Jin Yu's hand and gently pulled her to side.

" Thank you." Song Xia said to the young man .Jin Yu also softly thanked him and he still felt a bit of concern towards her shaken form.

"Uncle Luo, you know them?" He curiously queried because usually Bodyguard Luo was at his father's side.

"Young Master, they are your sisters friends.In fact Miss Song was the one who saved the young lady."This shocked him. He had heard that some girl had saved his sister from a tall male and knocked him unconscious . Song Xia was tall and delicate so it was unbelievable that she was so skilled and strong.

"Many thanks ,Miss Song ." He thanked her wholeheartedly . The idea that Shen Xue was almost harmed still enraged and terrified him.

Although Shen Chenying was in juvenile detention and Mo Duyi in jail ;his blood still boiled at the thought of them.

Shen Yating went to the kitchen and brought Jin Yu a cup of chamomile tea to sooth her nerves before going back to his family as the party was about to begin.Jin Yu sipped the tea slowly and soon felt quite better but began blushing when she remembered his kind actions.

"Here ,Xiao Yu, this will make you feel calmer."

His kind smile, gentle eyes and the warm brush of his fingers against her hand when he handed her the tea cup.

I'm being ridiculous. He was just being kind but I'm being pathetic for developing a crush on him. He's 4 years older than me.He's Shen Xue's older brother. No . It's not only that!He's the Second Young Master Shen. There's no way he'd see me in that way. I'm just Jin Yu and Shen Yating is out of my league. I may be pathetic but I am not a fool.

Song Xia, could feel Jin Yu's fluctuating mood but had no idea what to think. At first it seemed as if Jin Yu had developed a crush on Shen Xue's brother but then Jin Yu's smile and blushing cheeks disappeared. Jin Yu's eyes became determined and hard before she straightened her spine.

Maybe the incident with Mo Duyi was bothering her. Song Xia put her hand on Jin Yu's shoulder and gave her a soft pat." Xiao Yu, are ..."The voice of the a female emcee rang out.

" Good evening , guests. Today we have gathered her in order to celebrate Shen Xue's 16th Birthday.Please, help me welcome her with a round of applause."

A classical piece of cello ,violin and piano played called ' A snowfall of roses ' played in the background. It was Grandfather Shen's favorite piece of music and in fact Shen Xue was named after this piece.

Shen Xue entered in the middle of both her brothers. Her dress was magnificent.It was a pure white mermaid dress with spaghetti straps and 16 embroidered red crystal roses.

On her right side was Shen Fang wearing a blue suit with a black shirt and a red rose in his blazer pocket.On the left was Shen Yating who also wore a red rose on his pocket.

They drew the eyes of every person in the room .On top of being attractive, the siblings where heirs to one of the most powerful families in G City so everyone was looking for their favor.

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" Honored Guests, we invited you to the dining room for dinner, then we will cut the cake, have a gift ceremony and proceeded to dancing."

When they entered the dinning room everyone removed their masks and proceeded to find their seats.

Jin Yu and Song Xia found their seats towards the front middle area of the room.

Each round table was covered in a bronze- gold table clothe, red napkins , rose decorations fancy silverware and elegant glasses.

" Song Xia? Song Xia is that you? How can you be here?" The sound of Liu Ting 's of annoying voice caused people to look at them.

Song Xia sighed. Dealing with Ye Dong was frustrating enough and now Liu Ting came to bother her...