"Ms Li Fei, what do you have to say about the time you spent in prison?" asked another reporter. "I wouldn't say it was good. Prison is never a good place but, I must say that it helped me transform to a better person. So I don't entirely despise that experience," she answered and security came to chase away the reporters. When they left, she said," I have a few words left to say. First of all I want to thank my parents for being the best parents in the whole world. They have loved me and supported me unconditionally. I also want to thank everyone who prayed for me at the most difficult moment of my life. And lastly, thank you all for coming."
When she was done with delivering her speech, she came to join the guests and greet some of them. Her brother approached her first and the two hugged before he said," Happy birthday once again." "Thank you," she said and they parted. "You look so elegant," he said and she replied," Thank you once again. Please excuse me." She left him and found Kim Nana one of her friends who was in the car the night of the accident.
They shared a very long hug and Li Fei said," Congratulations on your wedding. I'm sorry I couldn't make it." "You don't have to apologise for that. How are you, Li Fei?" she asked. "I'm fine. How are you?" "I'm fine. Tell me, I want to know everything from that night," said Kim Nana.
"Give my Mom your contact because I don't have a phone right now. We shall meet up after this," said Li Fei and Nana nodded. When she left there, she caught sight of Jianyu who seemed to have been staring at her for quite some time and she quickly approached him. Without warning, he embraced her and this caught Li Fei off guard.
"Happy birthday once again," he said when he let her go.
"Thank you. Thanks for coming," she said smiling awkwardly. "You look so beautiful. I can't stop staring," he said his eyes drinking in her appearance. He could see her black bra from her lacy dress. "Thank you although I would appreciate it if you stop staring because I'm not that decent," she said smiling.
Earlier when he hugged her, his other hand settled at her back and brushed at her smooth skin since the dress was backless. The little contact was enough to stir something within him. Li Fei excused herself and went to find Liling who was conversing with her brother.
Yan Jianyu remained looking at her back and he saw that her skin was flawless. She was so tempting!
After having the opening prayer, entertainers such as models, singers, pianists went on stage to entertain the guests who took them to the time for dinner. The food was to the guests' liking and so far, they had found everything perfect.
After the dinner, entertainers took the stage once again and Li Fei left to change out of the dress. She couldn't tell how relieved she was.
When she changed into her lavender dress, Liling exclaimed saying," I honestly can't tell in which dress you looked the best. Both dresses are equally beautiful ." "Thank you," she said as the hair stylist changed her hair. Tying it into a messy bun with floral patterns, she looked pretty.
When she went back to the hall, the guests stared at her once again. The lavender dress was just above her knees. She walked subconsciously swaying her hips as her long slender legs were being gawked at by many. The moment she took her seat, Jianyu came to where she was and asked to speak to her in private.
She wondered what he wanted to say but nevertheless, she followed him. They went to the side and he said," I'm sorry for disturbing you. First you look so beautiful in this dress too." "Thank you," she said. "I wanted to ask you to come with me so that I can give you your present. I couldn't carry it here with me," he said. "You mean right now?" she asked. "No. When the party ends," he said and she nodded before leaving the place. She didn't want any other pictures of them going viral.
Soon, it was time for cutting the cake and before blowing the candles, she closed her eyes and made a wish even though she knew it was impossible. After that, the dancefloor was opened by Li Fei who danced with her father and later, the others joined. After, she danced with her brother and not so long after, Jianyu asked for a dance. Placing his hand on her waist, the two danced gracefully swaying to the music. "Thanks for inviting me," he said as they danced. "Thanks for coming too," she replied and her body stiffened when she felt him bring her closer. She looked at him not knowing what to do with him. Li Fei wasn't naive not to know his intentions but she couldn't give him a chance.
When Liling saw that it had clocked ten, she walked to Li Fei who was dancing with Jianyu and separated them, taking her away.
"Where are we going?" Li Fei asked as they walked through a long corridor. "I'm going to get somethings and they are important," replied Liling as she led her towards the presidential suites. After walking for quite long, they reached a certain door and Liling paused. Li Fei looked at her questioningly and Liling looked at her phone as if reading something before opening the door only to realize that inside was pitch black. Liling entered the room and Li Fei followed her and right that moment, Liling dashed out of the room and closed the door behind her. Li Fei who noticed that she had been locked in the dark room banged on the door calling Liling's name. What was she up to?
Liling found Jing Yue outside the room and hugged him before asking," Do you think we are doing the right thing?" "The best thing," he said smiling and Liling said,"Okay. Let me find a way to talk to her mother." With that, Liling left Jing Yue and went back to the party.
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