The tango music echoed through the banquet hall, and Lu Tianyang's partner was naturally Ye Ya. He extended his hand, saying, "Mrs. Lu, would you do me the honor of dancing?"
Ye Ya smiled softly and placed her hand in his. She noticed Fu Wan Jing standing nearby, glaring at her with evident anger. Lu Tianyang had given her ample recognition tonight, introducing her to everyone without a hint of concern that she might embarrass him. In fact, she found herself quite enjoying the title of Mrs. Lu.
Long Shaotang watched the woman who had just been scolding him moments ago now smiling brightly with Lu Tianyang. His expression darkened further. He had never felt such interest in a woman before, yet this one wouldn’t even spare him a glance.
Fu Wan Jing naturally noticed this and approached him. "Young Master Long, shall we dance? Perhaps we could collaborate."
She had discreetly checked into this man's background earlier and realized he was the heir of Longmen. It was clear he had taken an interest in Ye Ya.
"Oh?" Long Shaotang raised an eyebrow, sizing up the woman before him. He was weary of women who threw themselves at him, and this one was no exception.
"Don't worry; I'm not interested in you. The person I like is Lu Tianyang," Fu Wan Jing said candidly, her straightforwardness piquing Long Shaotang's interest.
"Beautiful lady, please," Long Shaotang replied with a gentlemanly demeanor, gesturing for Fu Wan Jing to join him on the dance floor.
Ye Ya frowned slightly; had she known his identity that day, she wouldn’t have cared if he died on the roadside.
"Dear, don't pay attention to Long Shaotang." The look in Lu Tianyang's eyes made him uncomfortable; Ye Ya was his woman, and no one else had the right to touch her.
Seeing his displeasure, Ye Ya refrained from mentioning what had happened that day. "Honey, I only have eyes for you."
Her words successfully pleased Lu Tianyang, who smiled with a hint of pride.
As the music reached its climax, Ye Ya twirled around but was suddenly pulled away. Still unsteady in her high heels, she felt a pair of strong arms wrap around her waist. To her dismay, it was Long Shaotang's infuriating face that came into view.
"What do you want?" Ye Ya gritted her teeth as he held her tightly, forcing her to follow his lead on the dance floor.
“Don’t be so nervous. Look at Lu Tianyang; he seems to be having a great time. I heard that Fu Wan Jing is his first love,” Ye Ya said, glancing over. Fu Wan Jing was holding his hand, leaning in close, seemingly oblivious to what Lu Tianyang was saying.
“So what if she’s his first love? Lu Tianyang is my husband now. Long Shaotang, can you not be so creepy? I really must have been blind back then to save a demon like you.” Ye Ya wanted to leave, but it felt too rude to do so; Long Shaotang was still holding her tightly.
Lu Tianyang watched Fu Wan Jing and couldn’t help but say, “Wan Jing, why are you dancing with Long Shaotang? Someone like him isn’t right for you.”
Fu Wan Jing leaned closer and whispered in his ear, “Lu Tianyang, you still care about me, don’t you? I knew you wouldn’t really be that heartless.”
“Stay away from him, Wan Jing. You’ll meet someone who truly loves you in the future. I’m already married.” Lu Tianyang felt a bit helpless; some things, once missed, couldn’t be reclaimed. He just wanted to cherish what he had now.
Fu Wan Jing wanted to say something more but was pushed away by Lu Tianyang, who swiftly changed partners.
He wrapped an arm around her waist, pulling her close.
“What did you just say to Long Shaotang?”
“What did you just say to Fu Wan Jing?”
They both spoke at the same time and couldn’t help but laugh. They realized that some questions didn’t need answers; those people held no significance for them.
“Husband, can we go home early? I don’t know if Chen Chen will cry tonight.”
“Mrs. Lu, just hang in there a little longer.” In truth, Lu Tianyang had achieved his goal and didn’t want Ye Ya here any longer; he didn’t know how many men were staring at her.
Ye Ya nodded. She wouldn’t lose to anyone when it came to social etiquette. It had been a long time since she wore such high heels. The banquet would last until after nine o’clock, and her legs were starting to ache, but overall, it had been a night worth celebrating.
Everyone at the venue knew that she was the legitimate woman of Lu Tianyang.
Her legs were a bit tired, so she took a glass of champagne and stepped aside. Back when she was with the Ye Family, she had met quite a few people in the business world, and she smiled as she greeted them.
“Wife, I’m going to get the car. If you’re tired, just wait for me at the entrance,” Zuo Kai said hurriedly before leaving. Lu Tianyang had no choice but to go get the car himself.
“Okay, I’ll wait for you,” Ye Ya nodded. Finally, she could go home. She couldn’t help but slap her own face lightly, her smile becoming a bit stiff.
Fu Wan Jing had been nearly furious all night, feeling like a laughingstock in front of others. Watching Ye Ya and Lu Tianyang flaunt their affection all evening only fueled the fire of her anger.
Seeing Ye Ya’s smug expression, Fu Wan Jing prepared to leave. With Lu Tianyang absent, why not let Ye Ya embarrass herself in front of everyone?
Fu Wan Jing glanced around and waved over a playful little boy nearby. “Hey there, kiddo! Do you want to play a fun game with me?”
“Sure! What game?” The little boy’s eyes lit up at the mention of something fun.
“You’re going to sprinkle this bubble solution at the entrance. When that woman walks by, it’ll be hilarious to see her slip!” Fu Wan Jing handed the boy the bubble solution.
The boy happily trotted over and poured the soapy water onto the floor at the entrance.
Ye Ya watched the little boy curiously, just about to advise him against playing there when suddenly he pushed her. Wearing high heels, she found the floor too slippery and lost her balance, falling right in the middle of the hall.
That night, countless women secretly resented Ye Ya. Seeing her make a fool of herself was like watching a show; they couldn’t help but snicker.
Ye Qi also approached and saw Ye Ya sprawled on the ground. In such a setting, making a fool of herself was truly embarrassing for the Ye Family.
Long Shaotang noticed a crowd gathering and realized it was Ye Ya. Without thinking twice, he pushed through the onlookers. “Ye Ya, are you okay? Did you hurt yourself?”
Just as Long Shaotang was about to pick her up, he suddenly felt a hand on his back pulling him away. He turned coldly to see it was Lu Tianyang.
“Wife, I told you not to wear such high heels, but you just wouldn’t listen.” With that, Lu Tianyang took off her shoes and lifted her off the ground, showing no signs of embarrassment for Ye Ya’s clumsiness.
The women nearby, especially Fu Wan Jing, were furious. Why should this woman receive such special treatment from Lu Tianyang?
Ye Ya nestled her face against his chest. So what if she embarrassed herself? The most important thing was that this man would still protect her.
Lu Tianyang placed her in the car, looking a bit worried. “Wife, I really can’t leave you alone for even a moment. Did you hurt yourself?”
“Lu Tianyang, you’re not mad at me?” Ye Ya asked as he got into the car and fastened her seatbelt, showing no signs of reproach.
“Wife, those little mishaps don’t matter much. As long as you’re okay,” Lu Tianyang replied. Suddenly, Ye Ya wrapped her arms around his neck and kissed his lips. “Honey, why are you so good to me?”
Lu Tianyang was momentarily stunned; this surprise was too unexpected. This silly woman rarely took the initiative to kiss him. He gasped, “Wife, just wait. We’re going home right now.”
Ye Ya looked at him with confusion. “Honey, don’t drive so fast. What’s wrong with you?”
“Wife, you’re teasing me. There’s no room for mercy tonight; crying won’t help,” he said as they hit the evening traffic, which was relatively smooth now. While waiting at a red light, he held Ye Ya’s hand tightly. “Wife, you little temptress.”
Ye Ya couldn’t help but retort, “I just kissed you once! Why are you acting like this? You’re the one being lewd; don’t pin it on me.” After saying that, she instinctively pulled her hand away from his grip.
Lu Tianyang quickly grabbed her hand and pressed it against his lap. “Wife, I’ve been thinking about this since before we left. And now you’re teasing me? By the way, we haven’t tried car sex yet.”
After saying that, Lu Tianyang felt a bit outdated; his friends had all sorts of ways to have fun.
Ye Ya stared at him in disbelief. What on earth did this guy want? After the light turned green, Lu Tianyang made a turn that didn’t lead home and soon drove into a quiet park.
He pressed a button to unlock the car doors, and Ye Ya’s seat suddenly reclined back. Lu Tianyang unbuckled his seatbelt and leaned over her.
“Lu Tianyang, we can’t be here. Someone will notice,” Ye Ya said, regretting her impulsive kiss. How could he accuse her of seducing him? Was there any justice in this world?
“Please, Lu Tianyang, let’s just go home first,” Ye Ya pleaded, still unable to accept doing something like this in public.
“Wife, just listen to me.” With that, Lu Tianyang disregarded her protests, and soon the only sounds in the car were their heavy breaths.
Afterward, Ye Ya leaned against Lu Tianyang, glancing at her wrinkled clothes. How was she supposed to go home looking like this?
“Lu Tianyang, look at my clothes! They’re all crumpled. What will Guo Ma and the others think when they see me?” She felt like crying; this jerk had ruined everything. She vowed never to take the initiative to kiss him again.
Seeing her distressed expression, which exuded a unique feminine charm that made her look even more alluring, Lu Tianyang couldn’t help but pull her closer. “It’s okay; I’ll carry you inside later.”
“You always bully me! How can you be so awful?” Ye Ya felt utterly humiliated; she had lost all face.
He chuckled softly and lifted her chin for a quick kiss. “Silly girl, I’m not bullying you. Who else would I bother? Don’t worry about it; if anyone dares to look at you the wrong way, I’ll gouge out their eyes.”
As he spoke, Lu Tianyang smoothed out her wrinkled clothes. He looked perfectly fine, while she was the one who ended up in a mess.
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