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Shi Shaowen had been listening from the side, and he scoffed, "Hmph! So confident! Are you really sure you can save someone who's already beyond help?"
Zhu Man, upon hearing this, didn’t look at Shi Shaowen. Instead, she directed her gaze across the table at Su Xing and Shen Jingyu.
Su Xing cleared his throat lightly. "Just because the city gates are on fire doesn’t mean we should let the fish in the moat suffer, right?" After all, they were friends of her husband. Brothers who would risk their lives for each other, using and undermining one another—it was almost childish!
Zhu Man took a deep breath and placed her hand on the table. Shi Shaowen suddenly snapped to attention; memories of last night flooded back to him, and he jumped up, retreating several steps. Was he truly frightened by Zhu Man's underhanded tactics?
One couldn’t deny that Shi Shaowen’s reaction greatly amused Zhu Man! The people present couldn’t help but chuckle. As the young ones continued to drink, they soon noticed that the tables occupied by the elders were becoming increasingly lively.
It was unclear who initiated it, but someone brought out a speaker and microphone. The first pair to take the stage was none other than Shen Huairou and Gu Zheng!
Wow! Her parents were actually singing! Gu Tongtong sat there with her hands on her cheeks, looking enviously at her parents’ romantic display. It seemed she might just start believing in love again.
Their duet transported everyone into a carefree and sweet world!
Gu Xiaobai had somehow transformed into a server for the tables up front! When he raised his camera, the applause grew louder and more enthusiastic.
Su Xing couldn’t help but exclaim, "Looks like my setup for this gathering turned out pretty well!"
Shen Jingyu nodded seriously. "Madam is brilliant!"
Even Shen Jingyu didn’t notice when Rong Xigu’s family elders arrived, along with members of the Pei family. This gathering felt particularly upscale in this courtyard!
Meanwhile, the younger generation, with their varying ages, occasionally erupted into scenes reminiscent of elementary school kids bickering.
The melodious music floated through the courtyard; the high-quality sound system ensured that everyone could hear it clearly and deeply!
Su Xing hadn’t realized until now that his mother could sing so beautifully and melodiously. And what about Du's Dad? Was he singing about his love story with Su Xing's mother?
Then, when Shen Huai Min and his wife took to the stage to sing, someone suddenly suggested, "Shall we dance?"
Everyone turned their gaze to Shen Tian Er, who had made the suggestion.
"Mu Ge," she said playfully, "I suppose I can only invite you to dance a social dance with me. Do you mind?"
Mu Beiming felt a rush of excitement as he watched the charming girl invite him to dance. There was no reason to refuse. He stood up, bowed to her with a gentlemanly gesture, and with his alluring voice and captivating gaze, he nearly stole Shen Tian Er's breath away.
He simply said, "It is my honor to dance with you, my lady!"
Shen Jingyu's eyes suddenly cleared, his sharp instincts as a man kicking in. His gaze was as piercing as a knife, landing squarely on his brother's face.
Su Xing looked at her husband with a mix of amusement and exasperation. "Do we even have a house by the sea?"
Shen Jingyu stared blankly at his wife. "Huh?" There was no mistaking his confusion.
Su Xing kindly added, "Since when did you start caring so much about that?"
Shen Jingyu replied, "My wife has such a big heart; soon there will be even more people paying attention! Those two can fend for themselves!"
At that moment, the women were anything but quiet.
Su Xing also stood up and raised her hand to invite her husband. "May I have the honor of inviting President Shen to dance with me?"
As Shen Jingyu hesitated, another woman suddenly stood up beside him. "A man's hesitation is just a refusal! Let's dance, Bao Er!"
Mu Beiyao had been drinking, and in past years he had always danced with good friends. With no men around, it was natural for them to socialize together. So dancing together felt perfectly in sync.
However, now that he had Lu Da Zongcai by his side, how could he allow his woman to steal another man's partner?
Lu Xiangzhuang assertively stood up and wrapped his arm around Mu Beiyao's soft waist, seamlessly leading her into the dance floor.
"Who do you think your treasure is?" Lu Xiangzhuang whispered threateningly in her ear while holding her close.
Mu Beiyao giggled and placed both hands on either side of his waist, leaning in with her chin resting on his chest, looking up at him with a charming smile that was both enchanting and playful.
Lu Xiangzhuang tightened his abdomen and then spoke with an unsteady tone, "Mind the occasion! Dance properly!"
"Look at who’s singing up there! This isn’t the time for games!"
Mu Beiyao mischievously replied, "I’m just dancing normally! What are you thinking?"
Lu Xiangzhuang lowered his voice beside her ear and said, "Mu Beiyao, you’re pushing your luck."
Mu Beiyao shot back playfully, "What if I want to stay here? Is that okay?!"
Su Xing had never invited Shen Jingyu to dance such a gentle waltz before.
In the blink of an eye, the song changed.
It must be said that this group of middle-aged individuals possessed exceptional skills, their voices resonating with emotion and harmony. However, this harmonious scene failed to resonate with the only two foreigners at the table.
Shi Shaowen had no intention of dancing, and he certainly did not accept this dance partner. Zhu Man was equally unskilled in such dances, making him an even less desirable choice for a partner. Thus, the two of them created a small world that was completely out of place in this setting.
"Do you want the antidote?" Shi Shaowen glared at the audacious young girl before him, his mind racing with frustration. He silently shouted to himself, "Do you think I want it?"
On the surface, Shi Shaowen said nothing more, merely gazing at the girl with eyes gleaming with irritation. Zhu Man seemed to have already prepared for this moment in his heart; he calmly spoke up, "I have something I need you to help me with—something only you can do!"
Shi Shaowen retorted, "Why should I listen to your arrangements?"
Zhu Man, undeterred, replied confidently, "Then just wait for the virus to take effect!"
Damn it! Shi Shaowen nearly crushed the wine glass in his hand but managed to maintain his noble demeanor. "How do we do this?" he asked after several deep breaths.
Zhu Man smiled triumphantly. "Poison the current king and then bring me to him for the antidote!"
Shi Shaowen shook his head in disbelief. "Are you trying to get me killed? I'd rather be poisoned myself than get involved in the Royal Family's power struggles—that's just asking for death!"
Zhu Man continued nonchalantly, "Then you don’t have to poison him yourself; you just need to introduce me to him! I can arrange for someone else to handle the poisoning." His gaze drifted over to Shen Jingyu, who for the first time maintained a smile on his face for so long.
Shi Shaowen replied, "You might as well just come to me directly!"
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