The man's deep pupils reflected a dress with intricate patterns.
It looked quite nice.
The dress had a good design, but the pattern seemed oddly familiar.
He pursed his lips and reluctantly looked up.
The next second, Aunt Zhao screamed.
"Ghost!!!"
She pulled Yu Siyuan back several steps, "Young Master, come here, I'll protect you! Namo Amitabha, Namo Amitabha…"
In the moonlight, the face was as white as flour, with a large bloody mouth and two bright red cheeks, like the sun shot down by Hou Yi, dazzling and eye-catching.
Yu Siyuan realized, and through gritted teeth, said, "This… is… your… makeup?"
Qiao Xi asked Xiao 6, "Not okay? I think it's passable, it's always been like this before, isn't it almost the same?"
Xiao 6 had already been screaming for a while, "Almost the same?!"
"Master, that's mortician makeup! Makeup for the dead! How can you attend a banquet like this?!"
Qiao Xi sneered, "With five million in debt, how am I different from the dead?"
Xiao 6: "…"
Obviously, Yu Siyuan couldn't stand it either.
"Going to the banquet like this, if you're not ashamed, I am!"
He grabbed Qiao Xi's hand and shoved her into the car.
"To the studio!"
Cheng Xi floored the accelerator, arriving at their destination.
Before entering, Qiao Xi emphasized three times, "I don't have any money," before Yu Siyuan tossed her a card. Just as she was about to smile, she realized it was a studio membership card, and her excitement dropped instantly.
So, even the young masters of wealthy families get scammed into buying membership cards. Tsk.
She walked in.
The stylist was French, with the Chinese name Li Wangcai. He had long cooperated with Yu Siyuan's team, most of Yu Siyuan's notable styles were his handiwork, well-known in the industry.
Leaning against the door, Li Wangcai marveled, "This is the first time I've seen our Young Master Yu bring a woman here! They must…"
Qiao Xi's face came into view, her red lips grinning, revealing two rows of big white teeth.
"…must have nothing between them." Li Wangcai lost his smile, glumly directing Qiao Xi, losing all gossip interest.
Yu Siyuan sat on the sofa checking his watch.
He sat in the cold light, his features as if painted, every lowered head seemed like a living modern poem, elegant yet vivid.
After waiting for a full hour, the door slowly opened.
After the earlier glimpse, Yu Siyuan had a shadow in his heart, only daring to glance with his peripheral vision, ready to flee at any moment.
But Cheng Xi exclaimed first, "Wow!"
Yu Siyuan looked up.
A long dress trailed the floor, silver stiletto heels adorned with pure black attire, the cut accentuating her waist, revealing two straight, fair legs, a swan neck, skin so white it glowed. Her makeup was light, hair pinned up, diamonds dotting her hair, the light casting a filter over her...
Yu Siyuan was stunned.
Then Qiao Xi moved, walking awkwardly, almost tripping with each step, waddling to the mirror.
"Wow," she clapped her hands, "Did Duan Mu take me to Metersbonwe today?"
Yu Siyuan: "…"
Xiao 6: "…"
If only she were mute, she'd be perfect.
Yu Siyuan stood up to leave, but Qiao Xi grabbed him.
Her delicate, smooth hand seemed to poke his heart. Yu Siyuan didn't push her away but instead arrogantly raised his chin, "Fine, if you insist on linking arms, I'll…"
A piece of clothing was shoved into his arms, silencing him.
"Have Cheng Xi take this home."
Yu Siyuan looked down; it was Qiao Xi's earlier dress.
Cheng Xi then noticed, "Young Master, isn't this your bed sheet?"
Yu Siyuan: ?
Qiao Xi awkwardly laughed, "Special circumstances, I just thought the fabric was unique, borrowed it for a bit! Returning it now, don't be stingy!"
She said, lifting her dress and walking away briskly.
Yu Siyuan: "…"
He closed his eyes, tossing the sheet to Cheng Xi, utterly speechless.
By the time they arrived at the hotel, the banquet had already begun.
All eyes were on Qiao Xi, as Yu Siyuan's companion, she was undoubtedly the most talked-about person tonight. The rich heiresses, originally hoping to mock her, all revealed jealous looks upon seeing her stunning appearance.
Qiao Xi moved to the dessert corner alone.
"Starving!" she quietly stuffed food into her mouth, "Xiao 6, what were you trying to say earlier?"
With the noise at the entrance, she hadn't heard Xiao 6 clearly.
Xiao 6 said, "This banquet is a key plot point in the book. Ye Sisi will fall into the pool tonight, and Li Cheng will fall in love with her at first sight. Also, Yu Siyuan will start competing for Ye Sisi because of Li Cheng. The brothers' storyline begins here. So, Master, you must stay vigilant!"
Qiao Xi nodded, "Got it."
Elsewhere, after making rounds, Yu Siyuan noticed Li Cheng next to Yu Zheng, both in suits, looking like a father and son.
He rolled his eyes and walked away.
"Stop!" Yu Zheng scolded, "Since you're here, socialize properly, don't act like everyone owes you a fortune! If you don't want to be here, go home! Look at you, standing next to your brother, so lazy!"
Yu Siyuan had heard this countless times.
He lost interest immediately and turned to leave.
His steps involuntarily led him to the food area—he couldn't help but think of Qiao Xi's bold move against Yu Zheng.
Yu Siyuan asked Cheng Xi, "Where's Qiao Xi?"
Before the words settled, two women with strong perfume walked by, their gossip catching his ear.
"She must be pregnant to get into the Yu family!"
"Mother's honor rises with the child, out of wedlock too, tsk. Quite a show."
"I knew it, otherwise how could it be her! Just an adopted daughter from the Qiao family!"
Yu Siyuan narrowed his eyes, stepping up to block them.
The speaking woman looked up, stunned!
"Sorry, Young Master Yu…"
"Care for some dessert?" Yu Siyuan handed them a plate, his voice warm.
On the plate were two small cakes.
The women were flattered, "Tha-thank you!"
Yu Siyuan smiled and walked away.
Seconds later, cries of distress erupted behind him.
"Ahhh! Wasabi! Chili! My tears! My makeup!"
Meanwhile, Yu Siyuan reached the dessert area.
He stopped at a sound.
Following the noise—Qiao Xi sat in a corner, unnoticed, surrounded by eight plates, her belly bulging high! It really looked like she was five months pregnant!
Cheng Xi was shocked, "Young Master, it's not those two's fault! The Young Madam herself created the rumor!"
Yu Siyuan: "…"
"Hey, Yu Siyuan! Over here!" Qiao Xi waved enthusiastically.
Yu Siyuan immediately pretended to be blind, groping around, guided by Cheng Xi.
Qiao Xi: "…"
At this moment, Xiao 6 reminded, "He's heading to the garden, it's happening now. The intense drama between the male and female leads is about to begin!"
Qiao Xi swallowed the last bite of cake, wiped her mouth, and quickly followed.