novelraw Chapter 1749 - 392: No Regrets Even in Death—Far Too Bold (2)
Chapter 1749 - 392: No Regrets Even in Death—Far Too Bold (2)
"Sister Peilan..." Mo Pianpian hurriedly stood up to chase her, but Shangguan Qing pulled her back and whispered, "Forget it, you know her temperament, who’s gonna let her suffer a loss?"
Mo Pianpian thought for a moment. Indeed, with Sister Peilan’s personality, others would be grateful just not to be taken advantage of by her.
A quick flash of cold laughter crossed Miss Zhao’s lowered eyes.
Yun Ya watched Yi Peilan’s retreating figure, his glance caught Miss Zhao, and he curled his lips.
Yi Peilan wore a purple dress, elegant yet not losing its nobility. The pride between her brows made her seem like a princess above all, stepping into the banquet hall in silver high heels, her aura capturing all eyes.
Instantly, she drew the attention of most people at the banquet.
Yi Peilan is now the most sought-after socialite in the Capital City; even the Miss Yan is low-key compared to her. Aside from Miss Yan, it’s Yi Peilan. If only one could connect the Yi Family through marriage...
Ignoring the curious gazes from around, Yi Peilan scanned the room and finally fixed her gaze on a man.
From head to toe, the man was impeccably elegant, yet at the banquet, he appeared very low-key, standing in a corner, swirling wine in his hand, his face with a hint of playfulness and roguishness. Between his brows, however, lay a coldness that set him apart from the bustling place.
It was strange; among the men present, he wasn’t the most outstanding, yet Yi Peilan’s gaze rested solely on him.
With a slight smile, Yi Peilan walked through the crowd, step by step towards the man.
"Peilan..." Yi Suchen noticed her moving through the banquet and instinctively called her name, but Yi Peilan didn’t even glance at her and walked straight to the corner.
"This child...?" Yi Suchen frowned.
If it weren’t for Ji Yunya, Yi Peilan would have been the most eye-catching presence. Her appearance drew most of the attention present; seeing her unusual behavior, someone asked, "Where is Miss Yi going?"
"Isn’t that Young Master Liang? I heard he’s not one to be trifled with, forced his stepmother to death, seized the family inheritance, and even drove his brother out of the house. Tsk tsk, so cold and ruthless, definitely not a good match...."
"Doesn’t he avoid attending banquets? Why is he here?"
"You might not know, the Tian Group recently had some funds issues, thanks to Liang Hong’s help. It seems there’s a sign of a marriage alliance between the two families."
"Though Young Master Liang is also quite handsome, his temperament is really not commendable. It’d be risky if Miss Tian is with him."
"Who says otherwise...."
The murmuring around was ignored by Yi Peilan as she walked up to the man, grabbed the wine in his hand, and gently swirled it, raising an eyebrow at the man before her. Looking closer, the man had striking features, bearing a dashing charm.
Under the dazzling lights, the man’s eyes became even deeper, like an ancient, unfathomable well, swirling slightly at the heart but soon returning to complete calmness.
"Sir, are you alone?"
The man laughed slightly, and his smile was truly enchanting. Yi Peilan almost got dazzled by it.
"Miss, do we know each other?"
Clueless... Yi Peilan thought to herself, yet continued smiling, "Aren’t we getting to know each other now? Let me introduce myself, my surname is Yi, eldest daughter of the Yi Family."
Her demeanor was unmatched in pride, her elegant eyes sharp and commanding respect.
"So it is Miss Yi, my apologies for not recognizing earlier." The man was smiling, yet there was clearly no smile in his eyes, only a deep, cold look.
Everyone assumed they were just acquaintances, nothing too significant to think much of, but Yi Peilan’s next action shocked everyone.
She suddenly tilted her head back and drank all the wine, then threw the glass on the floor, with a crisp "snap" —
Suddenly, she raised her hand to circle the man’s neck, pulled him down, stood on tiptoe, and kissed his lips.
The man’s pupils contracted instantly; he did not push the woman in front of him away immediately. With a fleeting interest in his eyes, he watched this bold woman and instead extended his tongue to tease back.
Everyone was stunned by this scene, this this this...
Chen Huan incredulously widened her eyes: This Liang Hong was supposed to be her family’s prospective son-in-law...
Yi Suchen’s delicate brows furrowed slightly, Peilan was being too reckless.
Yi Peilan hummed, bit back hard as if in defiance. From the eyes of the onlookers, it seemed as if the two were kissing passionately...
The few socialites who followed to watch were dumbfounded by this scene.
Yi Peilan... was she too bold?
The greenest face of all was undoubtedly Tian Yan, who originally appeared amiable but now struggled to maintain her smile, looking increasingly strained.
"I truly admire Sister Peilan; only she would have the courage to do such a thing. I would die of shame." Mo Pianpian was full of admiration; the two women she admired the most were Ji Yunya and Yi Peilan. For a woman to reach their level, there’s nothing left to regret in life.
"Eh? Doesn’t that man look like the eldest son of the Liang Family? Wasn’t he... wasn’t he supposed to be tying the knot with Miss Tian?" Someone curiously said, noticing Tian Yan’s increasingly displeased face, quickly covered their mouth.
Tian Yan returned to the country for her marriage to Liang Hong; it wasn’t exactly a secret as commercial marriages are commonplace, especially with the Tian Family going through a tough time.
"What do you mean, tying the knot with Miss Tian?" Mo Pianpian asked curiously. Shangguan Qing coughed, signaling her not to say more, thinking tonight’s going to be lively.
Yun Ya stood outside the crowd, observing with slightly curled lips, his gaze passed over Tian Yan’s visibly green face, his mood suddenly lifted.
Yi Peilan glared at him fiercely, cursing him as a shameless rogue internally, biting his tongue. The man grimaced and pulled back; Yi Peilan quickly took the opportunity to retreat, pushing against his chest, but the man didn’t budge while Yi Peilan staggered backward. The man extended his arm around her waist, preventing her from falling disgracefully but inevitably locking eyes.
In that instant, the entire world spun, the glaring lights made Yi Peilan squint reflexively. In her sight was the man’s handsome face and those deep, dark eyes; for a moment she was lost until she saw the playfully charming smile on the man’s lips, waking suddenly, and she pushed him away, retreating steps hastily.
She touched her lips, glaring at him, her eyes filled with murder.
The man found it amusing and curled his lips slightly. This woman was interesting; she was the one who kissed him first, now acting like she’d been violated, such a split personality...
"Miss Yi, that was my first kiss, and I don’t care; you have to take responsibility..." He stepped closer, speaking in a voice only the two of them could hear, his long narrow eyes blinking with wicked charm.
Even with Yi Peilan’s thick skin, her face turned slightly red, but stubbornly she puffed her chest, glaring back fiercely: "It’s your luck that I’ve taken a liking to you, and you want me to take responsibility? Who knows how many women have kissed you, and I haven’t even disdained you yet..." With that, she rubbed her lips hard.
The man narrowed his eyes slightly; Yi Peilan instinctively shrank her neck, then snorted softly: "Am I afraid of you? I just wanted to kiss, so what?"
With that, she raised an eyebrow, pretending to be nonchalant as she turned and walked away.