Autumn Leaf, on the other hand, was so shocked that she froze on the spot. When she saw that familiar grave and stern face, it was as if a bolt from the blue had exploded above her head.

Heavens! It was actually him! Why didn't the damnable Duanmu Yi tell her that he would also be attending this banquet? If that was the case, she would rather be kissed by him than meet him here!

Beside her, Duanmu Yi sensed her nervousness. He looked provocatively in the direction of the furious man, then lowered his head and whispered into her ear,

"Autumn Leaf, do you know why I dressed you up today in a completely different manner from your usual self?"

Autumn Leaf held him tightly, as if begging for help.

"Duanmu Yi, please bring me away from here!"

She really wanted to cry. She felt as if there was an invisible hand tightly wrapped around her neck, making her feel as if she was about to suffocate.

"I want to stimulate your confidence and let you display your strength in front of him!"

Ignoring her pleas for help, Duanmu Yi held her arm and continued moving through the crowd.

Under his piercing gaze, she was finally unable to hold on and hung her head. Her legs were already weak, and her entire body was leaning against Duanmu Yi, allowing him to pull her forward.

Zhuang Shili's fiery eyes stared at the little woman for a long time and he could not help but snort in disdain.

Duanmu Yi was only at this level. No matter how strong her makeup was, her clothes had greatly reduced her points. Fortunately, he did not dress her up to an outstanding level, or else he would definitely not forgive him!

However, when they passed by, everyone let out cries of surprise. He raised his eyebrows and looked at the two people that passed in front of him. In an instant, he was filled with anger. Damn woman!

There was a large gap on the back of the dress. From his height, he could vaguely see her. The wound on her shoulder was cleverly covered by the material on both sides of her clothes.

The officials on the stage gave a long speech as they narrowed their eyes dangerously. Their gazes locked onto the little woman in the corner. Zhuang Zhongli coldly shook off his female companion and walked over while holding his wine cup.

If the wine cup in his hand was the little woman's neck, she would have already been crushed by this point.

After the speech began, because Duanmu Yi was still chatting with some people in front of him, Autumn Leaf took up her skirt and hid herself in the most secluded corner behind the crowd, so that she could disappear from the man's sight.

When she suddenly raised her head, she saw him walking towards her with a cold expression. She immediately covered her mouth in fear to avoid screaming. Right now, she really wanted to find a hole in the ground so that she could crawl into it.

Meanwhile, Duanmu Yi had long since noticed Zhuang Shili's movements with his sharp eyes. He hurriedly ended their conversation and stopped him before he could even get close to that young woman.

"Young Master Zhuang, long time no see!"

He was holding a glass of wine and raising his head with a smile on his face. However, that smile looked like a provocation no matter how one looked at it.

"Out of the way!"

Zhuang Shili shot him a cold glance, not giving him the slightest bit of face.

Duanmu Yi continued to smile indifferently, but that smile did not extend to the depths of his eyes.

"Why are you so angry!"

This was the biggest difference between Duanmu Yi and Zhuang Shizhong. One was extremely gentle, while the other was extremely cold. If these two clashed, what would the result be?

Zhuang Shili's expression was cold and his gaze was not one bit inferior to Duanmu Yi's viciousness.

"I think CEO Duanmu might not be clear about the relationship between you and my partner today. I'll tell you right now, she's my woman!"

Duanmu Yi didn't think much of it. Instead, he laughed heartily.

"All you want is her body, and what I want is her heart! If a woman gave her heart to you, would she worry about not giving you her body? "

"I never thought that Mister Duanmu would actually have such a special taste for women that others have played with!"

Zhuang Shili smiled mockingly. His tone was very light and cold.

"If CEO Duanmu has the patience to wait any longer, then I'll be tired of playing after four years. I don't mind if you take over again, but right now, you don't have the qualifications!"

Duanmu Yi Jun's face flashed with a trace of anger, but it was instantly suppressed by him.

He didn't reply, but raised his eyebrows slightly, indicating that Zhuang Shili should turn around. Zhuang Shili glanced at Mo Mo Mo and saw a pale little woman standing diagonally behind him. At this moment, her clear eyes were filled with an injured expression.

Autumn Leaf had just seen the two of them in a deadlock from afar and wanted to come over to ease the atmosphere, but she didn't expect to hear these words from him. He said that he didn't mind if someone took her when he was tired of playing!

She could not describe what kind of mood she was in right now. There was sadness, pain, shame, and an endless amount of sadness, all because she was too stupid. She had been immersed in the gentleness he showed her during the period he was recovering from his injuries, and she had forgotten her identity.

Seeing her staring at him with a pitiful expression, Zhuang Shili felt an indescribable sense of irritation and unease. He took a big step forward and stood in front of her as he coldly commanded in her ear.

"Get the hell back home right now!"

She quietly raised her eyes to look at him. That face with its distinct contours looked so handsome and noble under the blurry light of the lamp, but it was so dazzling to the eye. Inexplicably, she lifted her chin in a provocative manner and firmly said,

"I'm sorry, I owe Mister Duanmu a favor. I need to pay it off first!"

Then, he calmly glanced at him before taking Duanmu Yi's arm and walking past him without even looking back.

Although he was her financial backer, she had her own principles. How could she go back on her word when she promised someone else?

Subconsciously, she didn't want to listen to his orders. She wanted to rebel against him willfully, as if she was angry because of his cold and heartless words.

Zhuang Shili, on the other hand, had his face sink. He stared at her back in disbelief, almost vomiting blood from the anger.

Just now, Duanmu Yi's provocation did not affect him in the slightest. Yet, with such a blind eye, he had lost control of himself!

What did she just say? What the fuck was he supposed to do?

He was clearly taking his words for a walk in the park! If she wanted to repay a favor, then what was he doing, staying by Lin Liangqiu's side day and night? Wouldn't she have to return even more?

At this moment, a melodious waltz sounded out in the great hall. Just as Autumn Leaf was about to release Duanmu Yi, she saw him bend over and extend his hand in an extremely gentleman's manner.

"My beautiful lady, can I ask you to dance?"

Duanmu Yi's fiery gaze was fixated on her, not concealing the admiration and adoration he had for her.

God knows how surprised he had been when he saw her dress.

Even though she was dressed like this personally, when she actually appeared in front of him, he still couldn't help but fall into her trap.

Although he was drawing a thick smoky makeup, his eyes were as clear as water. They were so clean that one could see the end of it with a single glance.

These two completely different auras had fused so subtly with her body. That calm and tranquil temperament, as well as the unintentional freshness and agility, made his heart beat wildly.

"I... "Not really good at jumping …"

Autumn Leaf was a bit embarrassed. She didn't know a thing about dancing. During this period of time, while learning the piano, she had learned a little to help you make it simple, but she was still very unfamiliar with it.

As she spoke, she couldn't help but glance at the man in the distance. When she met his devouring gaze, she hurriedly retracted her gaze.

Speaking of which, she didn't even know where she had gotten the courage to resist him so forcefully.

"What does it matter? I can teach you!"

Duanmu Yi could naturally see the fear in her eyes. Without batting an eyelid, he turned to stand in front of her, no longer allowing her to be affected by that man.

"Ugh …"

Autumn Leaf was too embarrassed to refuse again. She carefully placed her small hand, covered in cold sweat, in Duanmu Yi's hands. Duanmu Yi skillfully grabbed her hand and walked towards the dance floor.

In the beginning, Autumn Leaf was so nervous that her entire body stiffened, forgetting even the most basic of steps. She could only blush and constantly apologize to Duanmu Yi, but Duanmu Yi did not mind at all.

Gradually, under Duanmu Yi's gentle and skilled dance skills, she began to relax and enjoy the feeling of dancing gracefully.

She looked into Duanmu Yi's burning eyes and saw that her eyes were sparkling. She, too, could be so beautiful!

As he thought of this, the corners of his mouth couldn't help but curl into a cheerful smile, and he even forgot the pair of wolf-like eyes that were nearby.

Duanmu Yi, on the other hand, was staring at her in pleasant surprise, greedily appreciating every single one of her tiny expressions, her happiness, her cuteness, her vexation, her shyness, and her truth. It made his heart beat wildly as he shouted that he was about to jump out of his chest.

Seeing the two of them happily dancing on the dance floor with their arms wrapped around each other, the corner of Zhuang Shili's mouth curled up into an almost imperceptible sneer.

Very good, Lin Qiuye! You are the first woman who dares to provoke me like this!

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