Qi Ming Wei stood by the rail while watching the people enjoying themselves nearby the large waterpark below. There were too many people down there, but he did not seem tired looking at them. Each time that he remembered the silhouette he saw at the restaurant last night, his gaze would subconsciously sweep the crowd.
Although he had only seen that silhouette briefly last night, Qi Ming Wei was almost assured that the woman should be the person he has been looking for.
The higher-ups ordered him to stop searching for Yang Ran. However, that was something that he could not obey. It was not easy for him to take an interest in someone. He was not planning to let her go.
The sound of footsteps approached.
Turning around, he found that one of his staff was walking in his direction. The man called Qian Lu greeted him before announcing that the President wanted to see him.
Qi Ming Wei glanced at the crowd one more time before he turned around to look for the President.
It was scheduled for the President to attend his friend's birthday banquet in the evening. The reason the President wanted to see him should be to discuss security.
Qi Ming Wei arrived at the President's luxurious suite and followed the butler to the President's office.
Seeing that the President seemed to be in a meeting to discuss the country's affair, Qi Ming Wei chose to stand at the side while waiting for him to finish.
Even though the President was supposed to be on a leave, there are still people who would look for him to discuss important matters.
The details of his conversation sounded sensitive. However, Qi Ming Wei understood that serving under the President would mean that he have to sometimes pretend that he was blind and deaf.
Fortunately, Qi Ming Wei did not have to wait for too long.
The caller understood that the President was on a leave and did not pester him for too long.
President Liang put down the phone in his hand and waved his hand to Qi Ming Wei, motioning him to come closer.
"I heard that you have taken interest in a lady last night," President Liang spoke in a playful tone.
Qi Ming Wei already knew that the person who spouted this nonsense was no other than the President's older son.
The smile on the President's face widened. "It's good to know that you are listening to my advice seriously. Commander Qi, I'm sure that by now, your grandfather would be worrying about your marriage as well."
Qi Ming Wei continued to put on a straight face.
"Commander Qi, your career is important, but let's not forget that building a family is important as well," the President continued.
"I understand."
President Liang laughed happily upon hearing his answer. He stood up and walked to the young commander. "Tonight is Huang Wen Zhou's birthday banquet. Commander Qi, how was the preparation?"
Qi Ming Wei reported to the President about the preparation he and his team had made.
The President listened to his arrangement and nodded in satisfaction. Then, he looked up and spoke, "This time, you should go and have fun as well."
Qi Ming Wei stared back at the President with a hint of surprise.
"It is a private banquet. With your men around to guard, you don't have to be on duty all the time." President Liang flashed a smile. "Perhaps, you might find a lady that you might like. Just remember that this is a masquerade party. I already asked someone to help you prepare a mask."
...
After putting the last touch on her face, Yang Ran was finally satisfied with her makeup. Her lips curled into a satisfied smile. She touched the pretty masquerade mask that the man from last night had sent to her room earlier.
The black mask with the gold lining seemed to match her outfit perfectly.
Yang Ran was glad that she had brought a few more fancy dresses with her this time.
This morning, she had gone to look at the shops around the cruise. However, none of them seemed to match her taste that much.
Yang Ran checked herself in the full-length mirror one more time before she finally left the room with her purse. Then, she headed to the place where she had promised to meet the man called Mr. Peng.
When she arrived at the spot, Yang Ran found that Mr. Peng was already waiting for her at the spot. He turned around and smiled when he saw Yang Ran approaching close.
"You're here."
"I'm sorry." Yang Ran glanced at her wristwatch. There are still a few minutes before their appointment "Mr. Peng, have you been waiting for too long?"
"I only get here a few seconds ago." Mr. Peng reached to touch her hand and bent over to kiss the back of her hand. "I don't think that I would mind waiting for a pretty lady like you."
Yang Ran laughed happily. "Mr. Peng, you're such a sweet man."
Although the man's words made her shiver, Yang Ran had to continue and pretend that she was happy to hear them. After all, this man was her ticket to attend the luxurious banquet. Otherwise, she would not waste her time with someone like him.
By attending this banquet, she will have the chance to meet rich and influential people. After all, President Liang was scheduled to attend this banquet. Yang Ran was curious to know who else would be attending this banquet.
This banquet should be fun.
"Are you ready?" Mr. Peng offered his arms for Yang Ran to take.
With a smile on her face, Yang Ran put her hand around the man's arms. Then, Mr. Peng put his hand around her waist to pull her closer.
The smile on her face began to stiffen when the man's hand ventured downwards to touch her bottom. If it was not because she needed him to enter the banquet hall, she would not hesitate to cut his hand and beat this man to a pulp.
Their gazes met again and Yang Ran was forced to flash him another pretty smile. "Mr. Peng, we should go now before it's too late."
Yang Ran had already made a plan to put on different makeup and change her style the next time she came out. After this evening, she had no plan to meet this man.
Mr. Peng's eyes were hot with lust. Fortunately, he also realized that this was not the appropriate time to play around. Prominent figures will show up at this banquet and he should not miss meeting them for some woman.
With Yang Ran's hand linked to his arms, the two of them headed to the banquet hall together.