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"Hmm, no need," An Yiqing lightly sipped her orange juice and said indifferently, "This is not my home turf; I'm just here at Qin Dingshan's birthday party to eat and drink. Besides, I don't feel the need to suck up to anyone."
Bai Yiming was startled and suddenly remembered the fact that An Yiqing had made Yuyuanzhai wildly successful in just over a month. Yes, the girl had real talent and connections—she didn't need to deliberately brownnose anyone. Perhaps she was only starting to show a hint of her capability in Xuandu City, but given time, maybe the whole of Xuanjin would know her!
Bai Yiming cracked a slight smile, watching the girl in front of him enjoying her food with relish, his eyes full of fondness.
"Yo! Who do I think it is? Ruoyao, I'm afraid that here, beneath the imperial city, the only one who comes to the Qin Family banquet to partake in the food would be Miss An, right?" At that moment, a sardonic voice sounded behind An Yiqing.
