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Upon seeing the two Young Masters appear, Liu Yiyi frowned and said, "Brother Xiao! These two are my suitors from high school."
After hearing Liu Yiyi's words, Xiao Yefeng pondered for a moment before asking, "Could they be the ones proposing?"
"Not likely!" Liu Yiyi shook her head, linking her arm with Xiao Yefeng's and pulling him away from the Red Carpet. After all, they had been standing there for quite some time.
Under Liu Yiyi's guidance, Xiao Yefeng moved to a relatively quiet corner. After each picking up a glass of red wine, Liu Yiyi began chatting with those who came over to greet her. However, these interactions were merely formalities; most people only offered a light nod before moving on. Given the Liu Family's status, only a few dared to engage in deeper conversation.
After several polite exchanges, Liu Yiyi finally finished greeting everyone, and Xiao Yefeng seized the opportunity to ask, "So what do you think?"
"The Yang Family is an old real estate family, and among the Four Great Families, they place the most emphasis on moral principles. Yang Qingfeng has had an arranged marriage since childhood; he’s practically known that girl forever. She’s also one of my friends, so he’s definitely a possibility," Liu Yiyi explained.
"What about the other one, Mu Yang?" Xiao Yefeng asked, glancing at Mu Yang on the second floor.
"His chances are even less than twenty percent. The Mu Family is a military family; their conduct is very straightforward and rarely involves underhanded tactics. If he were the one proposing, he wouldn’t make a move at this kind of party but would go directly to propose in person," Liu Yiyi replied.
Hearing Liu Yiyi's analysis eased Xiao Yefeng's mind. He then asked, "So that leaves just one family as a possibility?"
"That seems likely!" At this point, Liu Yiyi was in a mindset of going with the flow. She had entrusted all solutions to the man beside her. Looking at Xiao Yefeng, her eyes were filled with confusion.
Her brother’s comrade, the mysterious Geomancer and powerful fighter—could he really be willing to take risks for her because of a promise? Did such people still exist in this day and age? Why did her mother hold him in such high regard and insist that she trust him unconditionally? Her mother had been astute all her life; surely she wouldn’t misjudge someone. But what did her mother mean by that? Was she suggesting something about herself?
As these thoughts crossed Liu Yiyi's mind, a faint blush appeared on her fair face, making her look irresistibly charming. Noticing the change in her expression, Xiao Yefeng asked, "What’s wrong? Are you feeling unwell?"
"Oh! I'm fine! It’s probably just the effect of the red wine!" Liu Yiyi used the excuse of the wine to evade his question.
At that moment, she quickly shook her head. No! How could she have such thoughts? Brother Xiao was her brother’s comrade; he was like an older brother to her. Besides, she already had someone she liked—though she hadn’t confessed yet—she absolutely couldn’t develop feelings for anyone else before this relationship was resolved. As she scanned the hall again, she noticed that her crush hadn’t shown up yet, causing her heart to sink momentarily before she quickly recovered.
Seeing Liu Yiyi's expression, Xiao Yefeng had a rough idea of what was happening. It was clear that Liu Yiyi was looking for someone, but the disappointment in her eyes was evident. She was searching for another man, yet this man had not appeared, which left Xiao Yefeng feeling a pang of jealousy. However, he could not forget Liu Xuanhuang's dying words; he promised his captain and respected elder brother that he would take good care of Liu Yiyi. Until she found her true match, he would ensure she faced no grievances. Moreover, Liu Yiyi's Fate lay beneath his Yin-Yang Eye, indicating that their connection was merely that of ordinary friends.
Even though Xiao Yefeng tried to convince himself otherwise, he couldn't help but feel some resentment. Why wasn't the man who caused Liu Yiyi's heartache stepping forward at this moment? Just then, the door at the end of the Red Carpet swung open again. A man and a woman entered together, dressed in couple-style formal attire just like Xiao Yefeng and Liu Yiyi.
Compared to Xiao Yefeng and Liu Yiyi's light blue outfits, this pair wore orange-yellow garments. The man donned an orange suit while the woman wore a strikingly revealing orange-red dress that barely covered her modesty, adorned with fiery fur that made them look as if they had just stepped out of flames. As they approached, Xiao Yefeng finally recognized the woman.
"Who is the man next to Han Mei?" Xiao Yefeng asked.
"Why is he back? He is one of the three Young Masters of Big Dipper Sect, named Bu Ping Sheng. It's strange; he was supposed to be responsible for overseas affairs!" Liu Yiyi exclaimed in surprise.
"Bu Ping Sheng?" Xiao Yefeng recalled the knowledge Liu Yiyi had hastily taught him and finally found his information in his memory. Indeed, he was one of the Young Masters from Big Dipper Sect, though among the three, he was the least noticeable yet most respected. Big Dipper Sect wasn't a family but rather a sect-like enterprise; its predecessor was the Big Dipper Sect of Huaxia, now known as Beidou Group.
Beidou Group naturally focused on pharmaceutical development, and Bu Ping Sheng handled international matters without any interest in the position of sect leader. Thus, Liu Yiyi had not gathered much information about him.
The name Big Dipper Sect reminded Xiao Yefeng of when he first learned about it; it seemed that at that time, Liu Yiyi and others from Big Dipper Sect possessed a set of Silver Needles similar to his Seven Star Needle. Although he had overlooked this detail before, encountering it again sparked his curiosity.
As expected, the doors continued to open one after another, revealing prominent figures from Huaxia. The other two Young Masters from Big Dipper Sect arrived in succession: first came Gu Nanfeng from the north—a seemingly ordinary-looking man with an extraordinary aura—and then Yu Nie from the south, who was also a rival of Wankang Pharmaceuticals. Soon enough, descendants from both sects and four major families gathered in the hall. However, aside from pointing and discussing Xiao Yefeng and Liu Yiyi, no one approached them to converse; it seemed they were either avoiding suspicion or waiting for a spectacle.
Finally, the door opened once more as a man dressed in a long gown and holding a folding fan entered the banquet hall alone. His attire wasn't particularly unique; many guests wore traditional Chinese clothing. However, he was the only young person among them.
With his long gown and folding fan exuding an air of elegance, Xiao Yefeng's first impression of this man was quite favorable. If he had to make a comparison, this man resembled an ancient scholar. Upon seeing his appearance, Xiao Yefeng recognized him as another Young Master from a rival sect—essentially equal in status to those from Big Dipper Sect.
Hong Yan, the sole heir of Open Door—though Open Door was merely a euphemism; it once bore a formidable name: Beggar Sect! This faction used to be Huaxia's top gang with disciples everywhere. After Huaxia's establishment, Beggar Sect transitioned into business and rebranded itself as Open Door, symbolizing a plea for survival. Over time, its reputation grew so large that "begging" transformed into "starting anew."
Hong Yan's arrival shifted the atmosphere in the room significantly—especially among the three Young Masters of Big Dipper Sect. While Bu Ping Sheng remained calm, the other two were visibly agitated. Originally seated at opposite corners, Gu Nanfeng and Yu Nie now found themselves together as if discussing something.
After Hong Yan entered and allowed media photographs to be taken out of courtesy, his gaze swept across the room until it landed on Xiao Yefeng and Liu Yiyi in the corner. Clearly unfazed by their presence after taking photos, Hong Yan grabbed a glass of red wine and headed directly toward them—specifically toward Liu Yiyi.
Seeing Hong Yan's actions, Xiao Yefeng cautiously stepped forward, slightly shielding Liu Yiyi behind him. This way, if anything were to happen, he could protect her at a moment's notice.
"Yiyi! I heard someone proposed to you, and I rushed over right away. How about that? Am I a loyal brother or what?" Hong Yan said, walking over with a glass in hand.
Xiao Yefeng was taken aback by Hong Yan's words, momentarily distracted. He initially thought that the one proposing was Hong Yan himself, but it was clear from the conversation that this other Young Master was not the suitor either.
"Brother Hong, you're here!" Liu Yiyi greeted him, clearly indicating to Xiao Yefeng that this person posed no threat.
"This must be the hero who resolved the Feng Shui issues at Wankang Pharmaceutical Building and secured the development rights for our sister Yiyi in the Development Zone!" Hong Yan approached Xiao Yefeng and scrutinized him before speaking.
"I can't take such a title. My name is Xiao Yefeng; I believe Young Master Hong is already aware of that!" Xiao Yefeng replied without hesitation. It was evident that Hong Yan had done his homework on him, and since his acquisition of the development rights was not a secret, it wasn't surprising that it had been discovered. However, the fact that Hong Yan knew about his resolution of Wankang Pharmaceuticals' Feng Shui issues indicated that Open Door's intelligence network was formidable.
Noticing the awkward atmosphere between them, Liu Yiyi stepped in and said, "Alright, let me introduce you. Brother Hong is my good brother from childhood who has helped me solve many problems and has been my best shield."
Upon hearing Liu Yiyi's introduction, Hong Yan smiled but remained silent. When introducing Xiao Yefeng, Liu Yiyi did not hold back because in front of this top-notch intelligence agent, there was no need for concealment.
"This is Xiao Yefeng, Brother Xiao! Our special consultant at Wankang Pharmaceuticals, the current head of Solar Group, and a powerful fighter!"
After their brief introductions, both men had gotten acquainted. Xiao Yefeng realized that Hong Yan was quite friendly; after just a couple of exchanges, he was already calling him "Bro."
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