She nodded to show her understanding.
Yin Yiyan looked back at her a few times. After making sure she was okay, she threw herself back into the socializing.
...
Ning Anmiao took a small sip of wine and felt a bit dizzy, but her mind was still clear.
She was a typical person with a poor tolerance for alcohol. Her face would turn red as soon as she drank, which was a sign of her low alcohol tolerance.
As the eldest daughter of the Yin family, Yin Yiyan was used to the business confrontations since childhood. Such a situation was no problem for her.
Amid the toasting and drinking, she had already secured several cooperation deals and even discussed matters about the cooperative factory.
Seeing Yin Yiyan handling things with ease, Ning Anmiao knew she wasn't needed. She walked over to say hello, saying that she wanted to go out for some fresh air to sober up, and then left the banquet hall.
In the corner, the man in a dark - gray suit also walked out and followed her closely.
As soon as he entered the venue, he saw Miaomiao.
She was wearing a lake - blue evening dress today, which made her skin look even fairer and more radiant. She seemed to be glowing.
Moreover, he noticed several eager men trying to go up and strike up a conversation with her.
"Assistant Song," Lu Yan lowered his head, his expression calm. He just took out a cigarette from his pocket.
Assistant Song immediately understood, "Don't worry, sir."
So, before those men could get close to Ning Anmiao, they were intercepted by the people arranged by Assistant Song.
Ning Anmiao sat alone on the sofa, and the people around deliberately avoided her.
Fortunately, she never liked socializing, so she didn't notice anything strange. She just sat quietly on the sofa without feeling embarrassed.
Lu Yan leaned against the wall, lit his cigarette with a lighter, and walked towards the window, deliberately avoiding the places where Ning Anmiao could see him.
If she saw him, she would probably want to leave quickly.
After all, she didn't want to see him at all.
He wanted to watch her for a while longer.
Just a few more glances.
Until he saw her leave the banquet hall. He couldn't hold back his impulse and followed her out.
On this early - summer night, there was a bit of coolness. The cold wind blew across Ning Anmiao's cheeks, dispelling some of the slight heat.
She stood at the door with a heavy head, squinting slightly as she searched for Zhou Si's location.
In such a large banquet hall, there were many luxury cars parked outside. It was not easy to find the person she was looking for for a while. She pouted and reached into her pocket to find her phone, planning to call Zhou Si.
She forgot that she had changed into an evening dress before the banquet. For the sake of beauty, she had put her coat in the changing room, along with her phone in the pocket.
Now she couldn't find the person.
She scratched her head. The drunkenness made her drowsy. She could only walk down step by step and check the cars one by one.
Lu Yan, who had followed her, saw her slow movements and unsteady steps. He suddenly stopped in his tracks, stood still, and quickly extinguished the cigarette in his hand.
Ning Anmiao staggered and walked up to a car.
"This isn't the one," she murmured to herself and then walked towards the next car.
It seemed that she was looking for someone.
Lu Yan stood on the steps, his eyes fixed on her without a moment's shift.
Her face was slightly pink, and her eyes were hazy with drunkenness, but she was still trying to stay sober. She looked cute and clumsy.
The banquet hall was bustling inside, while it was cold and quiet outside. No one noticed that a little girl was sneaking around here.
It seemed that Ning Anmiao was about to walk up to his car.
Lu Yan quickened his steps and stood directly beside his car. He pretended to be looking at his phone casually, waiting for Ning Anmiao to stagger over slowly.
"This isn't the one either."
Ning Anmiao came closer, leaned in to look at the license plate number, shook her head, and walked past Lu Yan as if he wasn't there.
Lu Yan's heart skipped a beat, and his pupils darkened a bit.
She ignored him and was very focused on looking for whose car?
He couldn't help but raise his hand and press it on her forehead, forcing her to stop.
"Who are you looking for?" The man's voice was deep and magnetic. The familiarity of this voice made her subconsciously look up at his face.
What came into view was a cold and noble face.
It was Lu Yan from her memory.
Why was he here?
Ning Anmiao sobered up a bit. She blinked and tried to speak clearly, "I'm looking for the person who's here to pick me up."
"Who?"
Lu Yan's heart sank. He suddenly grabbed her shoulders and said in a low, coaxing voice, "Miaomiao, I'm the one here to pick you up."
"I'm here to take you home."
He admitted that he was taking advantage of Ning Anmiao's drunkenness to lure her to go with him.
Although it was a bit of a rascal move, it was effective.
"No, you're not the one I'm looking for."
Ning Anmiao waved her hand in a rejecting gesture, "I'm looking for Zhou..."
Zhou?
He tightened his grip on Ning Anmiao's shoulders, "Zhou who? Are you going home with another man?"
He couldn't believe it.
It had only been less than half a month, and she already had someone new to pick her up?
There was a slight tremor in his voice, "Who is it? Is it your new boyfriend?"
Ning Anmiao frowned. Her shoulders felt a bit painful.
Lu Yan immediately loosened his grip, afraid of hurting her, but he was still very stubborn, "You're lying to me, aren't you?"
It was impossible. His Miaomiao wouldn't like someone else.
And she definitely wouldn't let someone else pick her up.
Impossible.
The evening wind seemed colder than before. Ning Anmiao shrank her neck. The evening dress couldn't keep her warm. She felt the drunkenness was coming back. She tried to open her eyes wide and pushed Lu Yan away.
"Zhou Si is waiting for me. I have to go."
Who was Zhou Si?
Lu Yan felt even more flustered. He couldn't hold back and grabbed her wrist, pulling her into his arms. All his former calmness and composure had disappeared.
Ning Anmiao felt dizzy. She only knew that she was being pulled into a warm embrace.
The familiar cold and pine - like fragrance filled her nose, making her involuntarily think of Lu Yan and the countless nights they had spent together...
She suddenly felt a bit thirsty, and her heart started to race.
"Let me go."
Of course, he wasn't going to let her go.
The drunkenness made her a bit impatient. She didn't want to waste any more time with Lu Yan. Just as she was about to look up, she saw his slightly red - rimmed eyes.
Her heart ached for no reason.
His red - rimmed eyes and humble tone were just like a little dog drenched in the rain.
It was heart - wrenching.
She was a bit confused between reality and dream. She just didn't want to see Lu Yan sad. She raised her hand to wipe the corner of his eyes and murmured, "Don't cry. It's not good - looking to cry."
Lu Yan was stunned for a moment. He didn't know whether to laugh or cry. He didn't expect her to come up with such a consolation.
Before he could say anything, Ning Anmiao said out of the blue, "If you cry again, I'll kiss you forcefully."