Rui Li said nonchalantly, "I bumped into him outside the door."
"Another chance encounter. I don't believe it's really that coincidental."
Nan Fengyan coughed lightly, half - squinting his peach blossom eyes and stealing a glance at Rui Li. His whole body exuded an aura of masculinity, and his willow - leaf eyebrows lifted slightly.
Not far away, Xia Ruolin winked at her best friend. The young miss immediately walked up to Xia Weilan with a smile on her face and said in a sarcastic tone,
"Miss Xia, Mr. Mo isn't here today, but surely the gift has been sent. Could you please show it to us so we can broaden our horizons?"
"Yeah, last year on Miss Ruolin's birthday, Mr. Mo gave Miss Ruolin a pair of bracelets."
The voices of these young misses were neither too loud nor too soft, but just right for everyone around to hear clearly.
Everyone was speculating in their hearts. Since it was rumored that Miss Xia had an extraordinary relationship with Mr. Mo, he should have sent something. If he didn't come and there was no gift either, then...
"It's a matter between a couple. Is it necessary for outsiders to see?" Seeing Xia Weilan silent, Rui Li immediately came to her rescue.
"What bracelets?" Nan Fengyan narrowed his eyes and immediately followed Rui Li's lead, "I remember it was Xu Wei who chose the birthday gift for Brother Mo last year."
On the other side, Xia Ruolin propped her chin with one hand and showed the bracelet on her wrist with a sweet smile. She didn't expect Nan Fengyan to suddenly expose her plan.
Xia Ruolin had just been showing off Mr. Mo Beichen's attention to her to the people around her. Now she was so choked that she couldn't say a word.
Nan Fengyan said to Xia Weilan, "Sister - in - law, you're my real sister - in - law. Those who try to act like they're in charge with little authority are just humiliating themselves."
"Moreover, Brother Mo is so outstanding. There will always be people coveting him. There's nothing we can do about it. It just shows that you have good taste!"
Nan Fengyan was really good at saying things to please women. Since Mo Beichen wasn't here, he had the obligation to stabilize Xia Weilan's mood. Once Mo Beichen arrived, it would be none of his business.
Since Nan Fengyan, Mo Beichen's best friend, had acknowledged Xia Weilan as his sister - in - law, others had a clear idea in their minds.
"So the bad relationship between the two Miss Xias is because Xia Ruolin wants to steal someone else's man!"
"Yeah, I finally understand."
For a moment, Xia Ruolin received strange looks from everyone and couldn't help feeling extremely resentful.
Clearly, she and Mo Beichen were childhood sweethearts. Clearly...
"Mr. Mo is here..."
I don't know who shouted. As if on cue, everyone looked towards the entrance.
A man in a suit and tie was striding over. His eyebrows were like mountains, his nose was straight, and his thin lips were slightly pursed. He was so cold and noble that he seemed out of this world. The aura emanating from him was like a spotlight following him all the time.
The man's eyes immediately found Xia Weilan in the crowd and walked straight towards her.
The young misses who originally wanted to taunt Xia Weilan were all stunned. Watching the approaching man, who seemed to be a god descending, they even forgot to breathe.
"Weilan!" Mo Beichen walked up to Xia Weilan and gently took her hand. He looked calm and noble.
"Hey!" Nan Fengyan felt a bit choked by the show of affection, "Can you please pay attention to the influence? I'm still single!"
Hearing this, Mo Beichen gave Nan Fengyan a cold look, "Single for a month?"
"Damn it, Brother Mo. I just helped you fend off a lot of trouble for Sister - in - law. Now you're biting the hand that feeds you!" Nan Fengyan nervously glanced at Rui Li and then declared, "I used to change female companions for business purposes. Brother Mo, please explain quickly!"
Mo Beichen didn't expect Nan Fengyan to be so serious. After thinking for a while, he turned to Rui Li and said, "Yes, he just seems promiscuous on the surface, but in fact, he never messes around."
Rui Li watched the two men in tandem. Her face blushed slightly for the first time in a while. She reached out and drank the wine in the glass in one gulp.
Nan Fengyan looked at Rui Li with bright eyes. After pestering her for so long, this was the first time he saw her showing such a coy expression like a young girl. His heart couldn't help but burn with passion and pound.
Nan Fengyan's gaze was too intense. Rui Li couldn't help glaring at him,
"What are you looking at!"
But Nan Fengyan wasn't annoyed at all. He still smiled handsomely.
The young misses awkwardly stepped back. Originally, they wanted to make things difficult for Xia Weilan about the gift. But seeing the two of them so in love, if they continued to pester, they would just be asking for a slap in the face.
Just then, Mo Beichen suddenly looked deeply at Xia Weilan, took out a box from his pocket,
"Happy birthday!"
Xia Weilan didn't expect Mo Beichen to give her a gift in public. It was so unlike his low - key style.
Her eyelashes fluttered. She subconsciously took it and opened it curiously. Inside lay a delicate necklace, obviously very expensive.
"Do you like it?" Mo Beichen leaned down and got closer to her.
"I like it."
"Then I'll put it on for you." Mo Beichen's eyebrows were as beautiful as a painting.
Actually, the reason he parked the car for so long before arriving was to pick up this necklace.
Their intimate conversation was really unbearable for Nan Fengyan. He got goosebumps all over. Regardless of whether Rui Li was willing or not, he directly dragged her to the balcony.
Rui Li was quite cooperative this time. When they reached the balcony, there were many congratulations from behind. Rui Li leaned on the railing and didn't look at the lively scene behind. All her thoughts were on the person beside her.
In her entire life, this was the first time she had encountered such persistent pestering. This made her finally realize that she was also a young girl in the prime of her life.
"Beauty, can I have the honor of dancing with you later?" Nan Fengyan fetched some food and red wine and brought them to Rui Li's side. He leaned against her sideways with a smile, instantly lighting up his peerless face and maximizing his charm.
A complex look flashed across Rui Li's eyes. The man in front of her was funny and humorous. Although he had the potential to be a playboy, in fact, she could feel that he was very dedicated.
A flicker of wavering flashed through her heart, but she said indifferently on her lips, "Is this for business again?"
Even she was surprised by what she said.
This sentence seemed as if she really cared about him. Nan Fengyan's eyes immediately lit up and he quickly replied, "I'm officially courting you, not for business."
"I'm not available!" Rui Li closed her eyes and when she opened them again, her eyes were extremely cold, as calm as when they first met.
It was precisely because she knew his sincerity that she didn't want to be confused and casually agree to him when she didn't want to be in a relationship.
"Then I'll accompany you to enjoy the breeze and drink with you!" Nan Fengyan wasn't annoyed at all. He was determined to stay by her side.
A sigh flashed through Rui Li's heart and she didn't say anything more.
Maybe it was because the night breeze made people relax a lot, or maybe it was because the moonlight was always intoxicating. Before she knew it, Rui Li was invited by Nan Fengyan to the dance floor.
She was like a butterfly fluttering in the wind, dancing lightly in his arms and becoming the most charming one in the entire banquet hall.
She didn't look like her usual calm and plain self at all.