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After the banquet, Chi Mu Jiu faced Ye Jue, who was eager to offer her a ride. She repeatedly declined his offer.
Subsequently, she took a taxi back to her luxurious villa. The memory of Chi Qi Yun's twisted face at the banquet, as if she wanted to devour her, made Chi Mu Jiu unable to suppress a smile. She felt exhilarated, as if she had won a glorious battle, and her mood was exceptionally light.
That night, Chi Mu Jiu managed to sleep soundly without being disturbed by nightmares or entangled thoughts. However, it was unfortunate that she couldn't sleep in until morning. Her phone on the bedside table vibrated incessantly, the continuous buzzing resembling an annoying fly.
Finally fed up with the noise, she reluctantly reached for her phone. Squinting at the caller ID, her vision darkened momentarily. Sure enough, she guessed correctly; Chi Qi Yun had complained to her father about last night.
"Hello, Dad," she answered, her voice laced with sleepiness and a hint of resignation.
"Chi Qi Yun said you went out last night?" Her father's voice was deep and serious on the other end.
"Yeah," Chi Mu Jiu replied simply.
"Were you at the Ye family banquet?" he continued to probe.
"Mm-hmm," she answered again, keeping it brief.
"Then why are you still not home? Qi Yun is already back," her father’s tone seemed to carry a hint of dissatisfaction.
"Didn’t Chi Qi Yun stay out last night either?"
As the evening deepened, Chi Mu Jiu was filled with confusion, and her drowsiness faded significantly.
Chi Qiyun had been sent by the eldest son of the Lei family. Chi Mu Jiu could detect a hint of happiness in her father's words. It was understandable; the Lei family was renowned throughout the city, powerful and influential, making them the most suitable match for the Chi family.
Among the five major forces in the city, the Lei family stood out, and their eldest son, Lei Ji, was a formidable figure known for his cunning and respect-inducing presence.
Tsk tsk tsk, it seemed she had underestimated her sister. To think she had managed to attach herself to such a powerful tree so quickly.
"I heard from your sister that there was a bit of an incident at last night's banquet. You should come by today," Chi Feng said, his tone devoid of any emotion, as calm as a still lake.
Chi Mu Jiu understood perfectly well that now that Chi Qiyun had allied herself with the Lei family, their parents would surely give her some benefits. In this vast business circle, family interests always came first. Sometimes, familial bonds appeared so fragile and insignificant in the face of those interests.
"Alright, I'll come by later. If there's nothing else, I'll hang up," Chi Mu Jiu said, trying to mask her sadness.
It would be a lie to say she wasn't upset. Yet as the daughter of a business family, how could she remain detached? From the moment she was born, her fate had been tightly intertwined with her family's rise and fall; personal feelings and desires often had to be suppressed or sacrificed for the sake of family interests.
She couldn't even say it was just a matter of adjusting to time differences. Chi Mu Jiu turned over in bed, attempting to fall back asleep. However, images of that man flashed uncontrollably in her mind like scenes from a movie.
His deep-set eyes were like mysterious pools that could draw in one's soul; his high nose resembled a majestic mountain peak, with sharp yet captivating lines. His low voice carried a seductive allure with every word he spoke, akin to rich wine that intoxicated the senses. His sculpted physique was like a masterpiece crafted by a master sculptor—broad and solid.
"Duheng Yan, why didn’t I get your contact information earlier?" Chi Mu Jiu lamented in bed, wriggling restlessly like an anxious little cat.
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