Ye Qian didn't expect to run into Lin Rourou here, and he saw her holding the arm of a middle-aged man, chatting and laughing intimately. Ye Qian frowned slightly. Lin Rourou was just an ordinary nurse. How could she afford to shop here? In a place like this, even buying an ordinary piece of clothing would probably cost her nearly three months' salary.
Ye Qian's face turned extremely unpleasant. He was a person who clearly distinguished between love and hate. Although he didn't consider himself a good person, if Lin Rourou didn't like him, she could have told him directly. There was no need to hide it and do such things behind his back.
"What's wrong? Is she your friend?" Qin Yue, who had just finished buying her clothes and walked over to Ye Qian's side, asked after glancing at Lin Rourou.
Ye Qian, pulled from his trance by Qin Yue's question, nodded but said nothing. Qin Yue looked at Ye Qian, then at Lin Rourou, seeming to understand something. However, since Ye Qian didn't say anything, she didn't ask further.
By the time they finished shopping, it was nearly five in the afternoon. Carrying large and small shopping bags, Ye Qian followed Qin Yue to the underground parking lot and then drove to the pre-booked hotel. Ye Qian remained silent the entire way, and Qin Yue, noticing his mood, also refrained from speaking. The atmosphere was heavy and oppressive.
After coming out of the hotel's bathroom, Ye Qian felt a bit better. Without knowing the full story, he decided he shouldn't doubt Lin Rourou. After all, the Lin Rourou he knew wasn't a vain woman; otherwise, she wouldn't have been with him, a mere security guard.
Qin Yue had also changed into her black evening gown, exuding an aura of nobility that mesmerized Ye Qian. "You look beautiful tonight," Ye Qian appropriately complimented.
A woman dresses up for her beloved. Although Qin Yue was confident in her figure and appearance, hearing Ye Qian's praise still made her feel a bit sweet inside. However, perhaps due to her personality, Qin Yue disdainfully replied, "Are you saying I wasn't beautiful before?"
Ye Qian chuckled and said, "Of course not. You're beautiful every day, but tonight you're exceptionally stunning."
Qin Yue revealed a slight smile and said, "It's getting late. Let's go!" Seeing Ye Qian in the Gianfranco Ferre suit, looking more spirited, with eyes as clear as mountain springs and as deep as the starry sky, Qin Yue couldn't help but be a bit dazed. The saying "clothes make the man" was indeed true.
At the hotel's underground parking lot, Qin Yue tossed the car keys to Ye Qian and said, "You drive!" Ye Qian gladly agreed. It had been a long time since he had driven such a top-tier car, and he didn't want to miss the opportunity. He accelerated to over 170 km/h, with the Lamborghini speeding through the night like a bat. Although the heavy traffic prevented him from fully unleashing the car's power, the speed was already enough to make Qin Yue anxious. Fortunately, Ye Qian's driving skills were superb, weaving through the traffic like a black flash.
"Go to the Hyatt Hotel," Qin Yue said.
"Hmm? Aren't we going to Wei Chenglong's place?" Ye Qian asked, puzzled.
"There's a jewelry exhibition tonight at the Hyatt Hotel by the world-renowned designer Mary, known as 'Royal Darling.' After the exhibition, Mary will auction the showcased jewelry, with one percent of the proceeds going to charity. All the elites of SH city will attend, so Wei Chenglong moved the ball to the hotel," Qin Yue explained.
Hearing Mary's name, Ye Qian was slightly taken aback, then smiled faintly and changed direction towards the Hyatt Hotel. In Europe, Mary's name was well-known; almost all the jewelry worn by the British royal family was designed by her. She was the royal jewelry designer for the British monarchy. However, that was just the public knowledge. Ye Qian knew her even better.
Three days had passed, and the Seven Kills assassin hadn't succeeded, likely having left China. With Fu Junsheng and Zhao Tiezhu protecting Zhao Tianhao, Ye Qian wasn't too worried. As for Zhao Ya, with Li Wei secretly protecting her, there was even less to worry about. So, Ye Qian felt at ease attending the ball. Besides, he figured the rest of his team should have all arrived in China by now.
Upon arriving at the Hyatt Hotel, a valet promptly opened the car door for them. Ye Qian casually tossed the keys to him, letting him park the car. The valet was thrilled; many rich people visited the Hyatt, but few drove Lamborghinis. He felt lucky to be able to drive such a top-tier car.
People came and went at the hotel's entrance, with women in evening gowns and men in suits and ties. Ye Qian shook his head helplessly. Most upper-class gatherings were like this. When Ye Qian attended a British royal banquet, it was similar, though on a grander scale.
After getting out, Qin Yue naturally took Ye Qian's arm and slowly walked towards the hotel lobby. The Hyatt Hotel, a property of Qingyun Group, was the most luxurious hotel in SH city. Its decor could only be described as extravagant. Along the way, those who knew Qin Yue greeted her politely, all casting curious glances at Ye Qian, making him feel uncomfortable. Ye Qian thought to himself that perhaps they saw Qin Yue as an ice queen and had never seen her be so intimate with a man.
Qin Yue maintained her usual cold elegance, merely nodding slightly in response to those who greeted her.
"Yueyue, you finally came. I thought you weren't coming," Wei Chenglong hurriedly approached them at the hotel entrance.
Qin Yue showed a slight look of disdain and said coldly, "Please call me by my full name next time. Since I promised to attend the ball, I won't break my word. Besides, tonight there's also Mary's jewelry exhibition. Even without your invitation, I would have come."
Wei Chenglong laughed awkwardly and said, "All the jewelry at tonight's auction are top-tier pieces. If you fancy any, just let me know, and I'll make sure to get it for you."