novelraw Chapter 563 - 251. [Summer of Dew]:
Chapter 563 - 251. [Summer of Dew]:
Jin Sinan’s original intention was just to take the opportunity to add some weight, but he didn’t expect her to understand it this way.Miss Ji making dinner for him herself seemed even better.
"I will certainly bathe and burn incense before tasting Miss Ji’s cooking."
Wanxia was amused, "You’re too kind."
Jin Sinan thought he might be ill lately, otherwise how could he be so easily dazed by a beauty’s smile?
When those eyes, seemingly soaked with stars, looked at him, he would be unconsciously attracted, especially when she briefly let down her guard and smiled faintly; he would want to get closer to her, want to...kiss her.
Of course, not yet.
He deliberately maintained a high posture to cooperate with her, "It’s the least I can do."
...
When Wanxia elegantly walked towards Shen Weiyi, the atmosphere in the banquet hall changed immediately, and the surrounding people tacitly stepped back, making way for her.
Gao Yue, who was good friends with Shen Weiyi, reminded her, "Weiyi, why is Ji Wanxia here?"
Ji Wanxia...
Shen Weiyi’s graceful smile froze, and before she could react, a clear voice sounded from behind, "Superstar, happy birthday."
Earlier, there was a stir at the entrance.
Exclamations and praises—Shen Weiyi was all too familiar with them. As long as she appeared at an event, no matter how big or small, everyone’s gaze would only fall on her.
But when she turned around, she realized how ridiculous she had just been.
All that admiration and adoration were because it was the mesmerizing Ji Wanxia with every frown and smile.
"Not happy to see me?" Wanxia stopped a meter away, her expression a bit aggrieved, "But I even prepared a present for you."
Everyone present could see she was pretending because she didn’t even bother to hide the smile in her eyes.
Oddly enough, no one felt she was being insincere.
Of course, this was only limited to the men.
That’s how unfair this world is. Even when beautiful women act up to the heavens, men find them beautifully charming.
As for the women present, their thoughts were much more complicated. Some appeared very graceful, but in their hearts, they were already reveling; this scene was far more interesting than keeping a stiff face and pretending to laugh with the birthday girl.
Some were straightforward and couldn’t stand Wanxia’s demeanor, looking at her as if with daggers in their eyes.
For instance, Gao Yue, who had just reminded Shen Weiyi, sneered, "Ji Wanxia, doesn’t putting on this act disgust you?"
Wanxia glanced at her lightly, her smile growing even more radiant, feigning surprise, "Oh, isn’t this Miss Gao, who rose to fame with a third-rate film? Dressed so beautifully tonight, are you here to catch a rich man?"
Wanxia’s words hit precisely where it hurt, easily striking a nerve.
Gao Yue’s face turned pale, "You!"
Shen Weiyi pulled Gao Yue, who was standing up for her, behind and softly said that Wanxia was her friend, telling Gao Yue not to do this anymore.
Then, graciously accepted the gift box Wanxia handed over, smiling warmly, "Is this for me? Thank you."
Wanxia returned an equally perfect smile, "You’re welcome."
As she spoke, she took half a step forward, and as her foot landed, her body suddenly lurched, spilling the entire glass of red wine onto Shen Weiyi’s chest.
The white dress was stained with dark red wine, and even the neck was all sticky, looking extremely embarrassing.
Amidst a chorus of whispers from those around, Wanxia steadied herself and apologetically said to Shen Weiyi, "I’m so sorry, Miss Shen, it wasn’t on purpose, all because my heels are too high and I didn’t stand steady."
"Ji Wanxia, don’t go too far!"
Recovering from the unexpected incident, Gao Yue coldly warned Wanxia, seemingly intending to slap Wanxia, only to be held back by Shen Weiyi, "Stop it!"
Wanxia blinked, "The dress...shall I compensate you for it?"
Shen Weiyi had played roles in several films, and although her acting wasn’t good, at least she was now an actress. Even if everyone could see Ji Wanxia did it on purpose, she still maintained a good-natured demeanor.
"It’s okay, I have a spare one, I’ll just change it."
Her face still carried a gentle smile, and after saying ’sorry, I’ll be excusing myself for a few minutes’ to the onlookers still in shock, she gracefully stepped out of the crowd.
As the elevator doors closed, her smile vanished, her fingers tightly clenched her palm, nails almost digging into the tender flesh.
Shen Weiyi’s agent snapped out of it, chasing after Shen Weiyi while taking out her phone. She moved quickly, and people only heard the words ’Mr. Gu’ before she went into the elevator.