novelraw Chapter 1816 - 1809: Wu Shaochang
Chapter 1816 - 1809: Wu Shaochang
Of course, many people set their sights on the trio of Bai Zhiqing, but no one dared to step forward to invite them. Anyone who could enter here wasn’t a fool. It was obvious that Bai Zhiqing and Lin Qianru’s relationship with Lu Tianxing was unusual. Women with male companions were best left unprovoked; moreover, Qiu Tianrui’s attitude toward Lu Tianxing was enough to indicate Lu Tianxing’s extraordinary identity. Inviting someone to dance at the risk of offending certain people wasn’t worthwhile.
After Jiang Tianbao announced the beginning of the ball, Lu Tianxing handed Lingling to Qiu Tianrui and then slowly stood up from the sofa, walked to Bai Zhiqing’s side, bent slightly, and extended his hand to Bai Zhiqing with a classic invitation gesture, "This beautiful lady, would you care to accompany me for a dance?"
Upon hearing Lu Tianxing’s words, Bai Zhiqing’s face clearly showed surprise. She knew Lu Tianxing’s character well, realizing he disliked such things the most. But today, Lu Tianxing surprisingly invited her to dance.
After a brief moment of shock, a light blush appeared on Bai Zhiqing’s charming face, and she slowly reached out her hand, placing it in Lu Tianxing’s palm.
Lu Tianxing smiled faintly, glanced at Lin Qianru, seeming to suggest she remain calm, then led Bai Zhiqing to the dance floor. They moved in rhythm with the music, Bai Zhiqing’s graceful demeanor and her cool elegance making her and Lu Tianxing the center of the stage.
Lin Qianru sat there smiling, without a hint of jealousy. She knew that Lu Tianxing would surely remember her.
As Qiu Yingrong watched Lu Tianxing and Bai Zhiqing’s elegant dance, her eyes revealed a deep envy. A desire arose within her for Lu Tianxing to invite her to dance as well.
Wei Xu stood among the crowd, watching Lu Tianxing dancing intimately with Bai Zhiqing, his face turned incredibly dark. Knowing Lu Tianxing and Qiu Tianrui had teamed up against him in an underground boxing ring, leaving him humiliated, made him simmer with raging murderous intent as he saw Lu Tianxing dancing with his target.
"Glug!"
Wei Xu raised his wine glass and downed it in a single gulp, vowing that after this ball, he would make Lu Tianxing pay the price, crush Bai Zhiqing and Lin Qianru beneath him, and ravage them fiercely.
"Hey, isn’t this Young Master Wei? What’s wrong today, drinking alone here? Why not find a lady companion to dance with?"
At that moment, a handsome man in a suit walked slowly toward Wei Xu.
Seeing the newcomer, Wei Xu’s jealousy and anger turned into a cold smile, "Young Master Wu, aren’t you in Beijing? Why did you come to Qin Island?"
Young Master Wu, known as Wu Shaochang, is the eldest son of the Wu Family in Beijing – a second-rate family in Beijing, but sizeable outside Beijing, surpassing Wei Xu’s family. Yet, within family circles, he shared a connection with Wei Xu.
Listening to Wei Xu, Wu Shaochang responded casually, "China’s vast and beautiful terrain allows anyone with time to get around. But you, Young Master Wei, weren’t you fond of balls? Why are you drinking alone here without finding a beauty to dance with?"
"I would love to invite someone to dance, but they already have companions. I can’t do anything, especially given their connections with Qiu Tianrui and Jiang Tianbao. Surely, you wouldn’t want me to be thrown overboard and swim back from here!" Wei Xu spoke calmly, yet his eyes betrayed clear greed.
Wu Shaochang saw Wei Xu’s change, looked toward Bai Zhiqing, and remarked, "Indeed, a stunning beauty; if she weren’t your target, she’d move me. As for that man, he’s not so impressive; a flower blooming from manure."
Learning this, Wei Xu’s eyes glinted as he asked, "Young Master Wu, you don’t know him?"
"I don’t know him."
After scrutinizing Lu Tianxing, Wu Shaochang shook his head, "I don’t recognize him. He should not belong to the families in Beijing. Why, Young Master Wei, are you planning something forceful?"
"Haha, Young Master Wu, you’re joking. I prefer consensual pursuits over forceful ones."
While expressing this, hearing Wu Shaochang claim no recognition of Lu Tianxing nor his presence within Beijing families lightened Wei Xu’s mood considerably. He indicated to a server to bring him another glass of wine.
"Indeed."
Wu Shaochang nodded, "I’ve never seen Young Master Wei resorting to force."
"Certainly, I enjoy women but through mutual desire, not by seizing a doll."
Glancing at Wu Shaochang, Wei Xu offered, "By the way, Young Master Wu, shall I host a drinks gathering tomorrow?"
"Sure, if you invite, how could I refuse?"
Just then, a crisp voice surfaced nearby, "Young Master Wu, why are you here? I await your dance invitation!"
Smiling, Wu Shaochang said, "Sorry, Young Master Wei, someone awaits my dance invitation, I shall leave now. But let’s meet tomorrow."
With those words, Wu Shaochang turned to leave, showing a strong sneer. Claiming not to know Lu Tianxing, who wrought havoc in Beijing, was shown clearly not to be true. Recognizing Lu Tianxing as a formidable force in Beijing, Wu Shaochang chose to feign ignorance due to his affiliation with the Qingtian Alliance.
Wei Xu was bound to miss this ridicule, and he remained unaware of Wu Shaochang’s thoughts. He only saw Lu Tianxing as someone cozying up to Qiu Yingrong without much background.
"You all wait for me! I’ll repay today’s insult by showing you what it means to offend Wei Xu!"
Staring fiercely at Lu Tianxing and Bai Zhiqing, murderous intent and malice filled Wei Xu’s eyes. He vowed to crush Bai Zhiqing beneath him and demolish her ruthlessly.