Suddenly, the lights of the banquet hall went out, and a bright light lit up from the stairs on the second floor. Figures of Mo Changfeng, Mo Aili, and Mo Liufeng appeared under the light.

Mo Aili, who was dressed up, shed her childlike touch and stood there proudly as a noble daughter of the Mo Family. People in the hall began to gossip, all wondering about Mo Aili's identity. Murong Xue was sincerely happy for her friend who finally grew up.

Mo Aili on the stage was introduced by Grandpa Mo. She looked natural and graceful, like a shining star.

"Aili looks great today." Murong Xue said while drinking wine.

"Yes." Chu Yisen didn't look at Mo Aili. His eyes were fixed on this woman who was tipsy. Her gentle smile made his heart beat faster and it was difficult for him to calm down. No matter how hard he tried to forget her during this time, all the efforts were in vain the moment he met her.

His eyes were so ardent that Murong Xue noticed and looked up. They met each other in the eye. "Yisen, you..."

Chu Yisen bowed his head, embarrassed. "I know. You don't have to say it again. I understand. But it also takes time..." He knew the answer in his heart. Maybe even if he was given more time, it wouldn't erase her from his memory.

Murong Xue felt a twitch of pain in her heart. She didn't know what to say and only said, "Well." Then she picked up the glass.

Time could cure everything. She always thought so. Even if some wounds were healed, they would leave a mark on the heart, which could never be erased. She didn't want her to be the mark on his heart.

The two of them, who were lost in their own thoughts, were suddenly attracted by a bright light, which stopped on Chu Yisen.

Chu Yisen, who was stupefied just now, suddenly caught on to what was happening. This was an invitation for the opening dance. The hall was full of applause.

Murong Xue whispered in a voice that only they two could hear clearly, "Yisen, Aili is not that good at dancing, please!"

"OK!" He would try to do whatever she asked him to do.

Chu Yisen stood up and walked slowly to Mo Aili, who was already standing on the dance floor. He slightly bent down and stretched out his right hand, saying. "Can I have the honor to invite Miss Mo to dance together?"

Mo Aili gazed at Chu Yisen, who was shining under the light. It seemed that even his hair was sprinkling. She put her hand on his palm. With the music on, the two started a dreamy spin.

Gradually, people joined in the dance. Mo Aili couldn't get her eyes off Chu Yisen. She slightly raised her head and could see his handsome face clearly. When she saw him move his lips, she couldn't help recalling the night when he kissed her.

She couldn't see her own expression at this time, but it was definitely not good. She could feel the heat on her face. Her heartbeat was so loud that she felt it was louder than music. She was so close to him that she was afraid that he would notice her strange expression.

When her brother asked her who she wanted to dance with for the first dance, she blurted out subconsciously, "Chu Yisen!" She still remembered the strange look on her brother's face. But what could she do? It was the first time that she couldn't control her own feelings.

He stood in front of her, but his eyes didn't look at her. She knew that his inviting her to dance didn't mean anything. It was just to save up her grandpa's face. She also knew that the woman Chu Yisen loved was her good friend, Murong Xue. She knew that from the beginning.

But why did she feel so bitter?

Murong Xue, who was still drinking red wine, suddenly saw a figure. She looked up and smiled. "Linli."

"Can I have the honor of inviting you to dance?" Zhang Linli smiled at her.

"My pleasure!" Murong Xue smiled and put her hand on his palm.

They were dancing to the music. "Xue, how are you recently?"

"Great as usual. Have class and live a comfy life every day." Murong Xue said with a smile.

Really? Then why did she look emaciated and drink alone?

"And you?" Murong Xue asked while dancing to the beat.

"Not bad. By the way, just now my parents asked about you." He came with his parents. His father held Grandpa Mo in great regard, so they came to celebrate his birthday together.

"I'll greet them later. It has been several months since we last met."

These months felt like a few years for him. He seemed to have not seen her for a long time. Now he found her strange. His feelings for her were still there, but they were less strong. "My parents are sure to be happy. They kept mentioning you and grumbling something like 'Why such a lovely girl like Xue isn't my daughter?' Then they looked at me with disgust. Maybe I'm not their son!"

Zhang Linli smiled as he spoke, and Murong Xue felt happy, too. His parents were really nice.

Chu Yisen, who was dancing next to them, was watching them without blinking his eyes.

Maybe Chu Yisen didn't notice he held Mo Aili’s hand tight and it hurt a bit. She followed his eyes and saw Murong Xue and Zhang Linli smiling at each other. The light in her eyes went down. If it hadn't been for her, Chu Yisen would have been dancing with Murong Xue at this time. She didn't know why she felt bad. Seeing Chu Yisen being absent-minded, she felt upset.

Melodious music filled the air. With a spin, Mo Aili made a move and jumped in front of Zhang Linli. They changed their dancing partners successfully! Chu Yisen took Murong Xue's hand in an instant and danced with Murong Xue who was about to stop.

Zhang Linli looked at Mo Aili with some surprise, but he instantly understood. "Miss Mo, it's useless." He looked at Murong Xue and Chu Yisen not far away.

Mo Aili tried to hide her bitter feelings and said with a smile, "What's useless? I don't know what you are saying."

Zhang Linli also smiled. He knew that Murong Xue didn't like Chu Yisen, and certainly she didn't like him, either. Love couldn't be hidden, and the light in one's eyes was enough to be the answer. Mo Aili obviously fell in love with Chu Yisen, but she still made such a move. "How great!" Zhang Linli sighed.

Mo Aili's face froze. A touch of anger flashed across her eyes. She knew that it was a foolish move. Murong Xue didn't like Chu Yisen. What could she change even if she gave them more time to get along with each other? However, she couldn't bear to see his lonely look because her heart would ache.

"..."

When Huangfu Yi arrived at the living room of the banquet, people began whispering about his handsome looks. He glanced over with a slightly cold look. He didn't find Murong Xue. It made him even unhappier.

"Mr. Dragon, Miss Murong is dancing." Long Yi said with excitement. Murong Xue was dancing so closely with another man. There was going to be a good show. After being abused for so many days, he could finally have some fun.

Huangfu Yi followed Long Yi's eyes to the dance floor. Murong Xue's soft body was close to Chu Yisen's arms. They embraced each other. The man was tall and handsome while the woman was pretty and cute. They looked like a match!

D*rn it! She abandoned her work at Loong Pavilion and came here to date a man. Huangfu Yi gritted his teeth and stared at them with cold eyes.

"Long Yi, it seems that we don't have enough Dragon Doctors, right?" Huangfu Yi said in a cold voice.

Long Yi paused. Why did he ask such a question at this time? Shouldn't Mr. Dragon directly rush up, knock the man out, then pick up Murong Xue, and leave in the public eye?

"Are you deaf?"

Long Yi worked up his courage and said seriously, "Yes, unexplained cases suddenly appeared in Country C, making the task of Dragon Doctors more urgent. All the outside Dragon Doctors should go back and speed up their work."

"You finally understand!" Huangfu Yi replied flatly.

There was a brief silence.

"Why are you still here?" Huangfu Yi gave Long Yi a cold glance.

"What?" Long Yi was dumbfounded.

He felt freezing cold all over, and Mr. Dragon's look was as sharp as a real sword. Long Yi finally caught on to what was going on. He immediately ran to the dance floor and separated Chu Yisen from Murong Xue at once, then took Murong Xue's hand, and walked towards Mr. Dragon.

But he was grumbling to himself, "D*rn it! Mr. Dragon wants to pursue a girl but doesn't do anything! What the hell? When did Mr. Dragon become so coy, completely different from the domineering aura he usually carries?"

"What are you doing? Let go of Xue!" Chu Yisen rushed over and directly grasped Murong Xue's other hand.

The noise instantly caught everyone's attention, including Grandpa Mo. "Liufeng, go and see what's going on." Grandpa Mo said to Mo Liufeng standing by.

Before Grandpa Mo finished his words, Mo Liufeng had already stepped forward and quickly walked over to Murong Xue.

"Long Yi, why are you here?" Murong Xue asked in surprise.

Long Yi glanced at Chu Yisen and said, "Miss Murong, as your superior, I order you to return to work immediately!" He was finished! He accomplished nothing and Mr. Dragon was going to punish him. At this time, one of Murong Xue's hands was still held tightly by Chu Yisen, but he forgot that he himself was also holding the other hand.

Huangfu Yi came close to losing his mind. Long Yi was so silly!

Murong Xue turned to Chu Yisen and said, "Yisen, it's okay. I know him." She threw off their grip. This was Grandpa Mo's party, and she didn't want to make him unhappy.

Chu Yisen gave Long Yi an angry glare.

Long Yi glared back as if saying, "Come on! Let's hurt each other!"

After a while, Murong Xue said with a frown, "I remember that I asked for leave." Actually, the rules at Loong Pavilion for personnel were not that harsh. Basically, except for specific personnel, other staff didn't need to stay at Loong Pavilion at all.

Long Yi pretended to be serious. "It's a special period. all Dragon Doctors must return to the base as soon as possible, and there is big trouble."

Murong Xue was surprised. Big trouble? Did an uncontrollable virus show up? "Then I'll go there right now."

"Xue…" Chu Yisen called out.

Mo Liufeng also came over. "What happened?"

Murong Xue looked at Mo Liufeng apologetically. "Liufeng, I'm sorry. Something came up and I have to go. Tell Grandpa Mo that I'm sorry. Yisen, don't worry. I'm just going to work."

Then she walked towards the entrance of the hall with Long Yi. Murong Xue soon discovered Huangfu Yi who was a dazzling star no matter where he was. She paused, feeling a little anxious and a strange yearning.

But she soon got herself out of her fantasy. He was only here because Long Yi was here. Just now, it was also Long Yi who informed her. He didn't even want to talk to her now.

After one second, Murong Xue continued walking. When passing by him, she was inexplicably nervous, but she didn't stop. "Please forgive my cowardice." She thought to herself. She was going to make it clear when she met him again. However, she had seen him twice, and she backed out the moment she saw him.

Seeing it, Long Yi knew something was wrong. What was in Murong Xue's mind? She actually went straight past Mr. Dragon. Shouldn't she jump at him in surprise at the sight of Mr. Dragon and then give him the puppy eye while holding him?

He glanced at Mr. Dragon whose face completely darkened. He was heartbroken! It was too late. At this moment, he instantly fell from slavery without freedom and human rights to the hell where suffering was waiting for him.

As expected, he didn't come to see her. Murong Xue couldn't help but laugh at herself after walking a few meters away from him. She had thought he came here for her...