Wei Xuefeng believed that the relationship between Xia Liyou and Ou Chengtian should be good. Even though he had only seen Xia Liyou twice, both times she sat emotionless in a corner as if she was forced, but she always dutifully followed Ou Chengtian's instructions.
It appeared their relationship was, for the most part, harmonious.
So he didn't give much thought to Xia Liyou's current expression.
Her eyes darkened as she quietly asked with her soft voice, like a gentle breeze, "Where is Ou Chengtian? Has he arrived?"
From her expression, she hadn't informed Ou Chengtian about her current location.
It seemed his call arrived just in time. Knowing this, he should have extorted Ou Chengtian more opportunistically.
"He hasn't arrived yet, but he will be here soon." Wei Xuefeng cheerfully answered.
Wei Xuefeng is a rich scion, born into a prominent clan of high repute. Despite his seemingly cavalier demeanor, he was deeply rooted in traditional values and culture.
Even though he despised the confines of these societal expectations, the education was ingrained deeply into him. Hence, despite his playboy lifestyle, he still exuded a poised, respectful persona.
"You were the one who called to inform him?" Xia Liyou said, surmising that Ou Chengtian wasn't initially here, but must be on his way because of Wei Xuefeng's information.
Wei Xuefeng nodded proudly with a smug smile, then noticed a sharp glare from Xia Liyou, making his heart involuntarily thump.
What's wrong with her?
Just a second ago, she looked pitiful, now her expression radically changed.
He merely made a phone call to Ou Chengtian. Could it be she didn't want Ou Chengtian to come here?
Xia Liyou felt helpless. Now that Ou Chengtian was here, she could no longer stay.
Just then, Wei Xuefeng's phone rang.
He glanced at the number, flashed it in Xia Liyou's face. The screen appeared striking.
Wei Xuefeng picked up the call, grunted a few times and hung up.
"Chengtian is downstairs, asking me to bring you down," Wei Xuefeng stated sternly, his earlier jovial personality gone.
Xia Liyou knew the arrival of Ou Chengtian meant she could no longer escape.
She blinked, paused for a moment, "Wait here for a bit. I'm going to the restroom."
Having said that, she turned the corner and headed to the restroom.
By this time, the restroom was devoid of the earlier crowds with only two women stood in front of the mirror, retouching their make-up.
When Xia Liyou walked in, the two women simultaneously turned to admire the beautiful woman who just came in.
A hint of admiration flashed through their eyes, quickly replaced by envious resentment.
With disdainful snorts, they redirected their attention to their mirrors, continuing to apply makeup.
Xia Liyou entered a stall and called Ai Wei.
When Ai Wei tried to find Xia Liyou after the call, she discovered that Xia wasn't in her previous location. It took a few laps around the hall before she received a call from Xia Liyou.
Although she felt sorry for having planned to come here but failed to achieve anything, hence disappointing Ai Wei's earnest efforts-
Currently Xia Liyou was caught between a rock and a hard place; she'd rather disappoint Ai Wei than upset Ou Chengtian.
Ai Wei didn't blame her. She didn't really want to attend the ball either. Among the directors she met, every single one was a complete sleazebag.
Even after seeing her, their lustful gazes didn't fade, not to mention if they were to see Liyou, who knows what might happen.
So when Liyou mentioned she had some matters at home and needed to leave early, Ai Wei didn't object. She just asked if she should drive Liyou home.
But since Ou Chengtian's car was downstairs, Xia Liyou graciously refused Ai Wei's offer.
Ai Wei still doesn't know about the man by Xia Liyou's side - a man wielding immense power. And that she was his mistress.
Xia Liyou didn't want Ai Wei to find out because she genuinely considered her as a friend. Given Ai Wei's character, knowing the truth might breed resentment.
She didn't want anyone's sympathy because she believed she didn't deserve it, right?
Once the call ended, Xia Liyou left the stall to find that the two women applying makeup had disappeared.
Standing in front of the mirror now was the beautiful woman in the black dress, who was earlier beside Ruan Xiangchen.