Miss Witch Doesn't Want to be a Diva
Chapter 855 - 49: Looking Back Suddenly

"Being rejected by me?"

After the four left, Aust on the 40th floor felt he couldn't save face and had the feeling of being slapped in public, especially since the incident today would soon spread within the hotel, and who knows who might be laughing behind his back.

"What right do they have?" Aust could not comprehend why four girls, who still needed to work, dared refuse him.

"Maybe it's because they're still in school and haven't experienced the trials of society, thinking that the future is easy and money is easy to make," someone cautiously advised and comforted, providing a possible reason.

"After all, they're quite attractive. Probably many in their school pursue them, so they're getting carried away," another assistant analyzed nearby.

"They probably don't realize what a great opportunity they've missed. They may never again come across someone like Master Aust in their lifetime," as an heir to a massive corporate empire, he was indeed beyond the reach and imagination of the average person.

"That's enough, no need to say more," Aust also knew his companions were deliberately flattering him and was somewhat impatient.

"You all go ahead and leave; I'll rest here for a while," he ordered the people in the room to leave.

Once everyone was gone, he looked out at the bright sky through the grey glass walls and the scenery of the city below, leaning back in his seat to rub his temples.

It's just a girl who came to work for a band; why does he care so much? He was asking himself.

As one of the new generation heirs to a massive corporate empire, he had seen plenty of beautiful girls. Logically, he shouldn't be acting so out of character, making a fool of himself like a clown; leaning back in his chair, he closed his eyes to remember.

Why is that?

Why...

That girl...

He closed his eyes; the scene of passing through the lobby with his companions reemerged in his memory. At the time, he was listening to Dimu discussing the arrangements for the ceremony next to him, then his gaze wandered and stumbled upon the girl standing underneath the tree.

Because of their arrival, most hotel staff bowed their heads in greeting, making the four girls standing under the tree looking at the scenery stand out. For three of them, because of the angle, he didn't see their faces or full figures, but the black-haired girl with pink eyes was lost in thought.

While everyone around looked at the fireworks-like wonder above, she was somewhat distracted, gazing at the ground with a hint of sorrow in her eyes, strikingly out of place amidst her three cheerful companions.

This feeling was fleeting; soon, she resumed her calm and smiling demeanor, chatting and laughing with her companions.

This instant of vulnerability and beauty, like a spark striking his soul, impelled him to approach her impulsively. He had a natural urge towards such seemingly fragile girls, wanting to show his own strength, because that's how he could provide a sense of security.

Making a timid invitation? No, that was only how cowards would behave. Although girls all say they dislike impoliteness, that's a lie; they just dislike it when it comes from men they don't favor. When it's from someone they have feelings for, and are too shy to express, the man's initiative is precisely what hits the target of their hearts.

Aust was clear about this, and so he took the initiative that day.

Unfortunately, although the girl on the other side was shaken by his actions, showing a flutter of panic, her companions probably feared she might accept and surpass them; hence they intervened, causing his invitation to fail.

In the following two days, he was often reminded of this by his companions, which made him feel a bit embarrassed. He also tried to distance himself from the issue and downplay it, pretending he didn't care.

But it wasn't that simple. Today, after lunch, he suddenly got carried away again, reminiscing about that fleeting glimpse, and couldn't help but prepare a table full of delicacies, instructing someone to invite them after their shift.

In the end, this was the result.

Opening his eyes, Aust moved to the table. Eating the food by himself, he silently devoured it, venting the irritation and turmoil within.

...

The third day.

After the rehearsal, following a day of rest, the time for the grand opening ceremony finally arrived.

Outside the hotel, various types of Hover Cars raced back and forth, with Shuttlecraft periodically descending from the sky, landing on the outskirts of the hotel, and from them, one social elite after another emerged.

"There are a lot of people," said Blanchi seated beside the car window, looking at the line of cars queuing to enter the parking lot.

"We still have time," Tilan glanced at her watch.

"I recognize some familiar symbols." Ores glanced at the scene outside and then lost interest.

"They're probably here to show their support." Shui Yanqing checked her outfit.

The four of them sat in the car waiting until, ten minutes later, they entered the interior of the hotel.

"You're here, go change your clothes one by one." Seeing the four arrive, the band manager waved them over and helped them retrieve the performance costumes they had stored the day before yesterday.

"The dressing room is over there, pay attention to the time." The manager pointed to a room at the end of the hallway, where a sign had been temporarily hung.

"Okay." The four of them walked over with their clothes.

After entering the room, they found that there was a queue inside too, with three small cubicles, each with several people waiting, so they waited for a few minutes before it was their turn.

"Shall I change first?" Seeing the queue for Tilan and Ores still had people, but it was empty in front of her, Shui Yanqing whispered and then took her clothes and went inside.

After changing, she carefully checked herself over and then stepped out to let Blanchi go in.

Leaving the somewhat stuffy room, Shui Yanqing moved to the hallway to wait, but it was clear this place, with people coming and going, was not ideal.

"May I join you in the lobby for a chat?" Just then, a voice, both strange and somewhat familiar, reached Shui Yanqing's ears.

"Who are you?" She looked up to see the speaker and recognized it was Aust, who had invited her that night.

"It's me, I apologize for the intrusion last time, I didn't mean to harass Miss Shui Fengqin. I just wanted to have a simple conversation with Miss Shui Fengqin because when I walked into the lobby that day, I inadvertently noticed you looked somewhat sad and upset," Aust sincerely offered.

If she had thought he had ill intentions, Shui Yanqing would have refused, but he seemed genuine and straightforward. After thinking it over, she decided it would be best to have a proper talk with the gentleman, to prevent him from coming back again.

"Alright, but I only have a few minutes, as my friends will be out soon."

"Mm." Afterwards, Aust led the way, and the two left the staff preparation area next to the lobby, heading to the central, exceedingly spacious lobby.

Though today was the hotel's grand opening and many people were coming and going in the lobby, it was still quite empty. The transient crowd dotted the space like ants beneath two giant trees.

Given the short amount of time reserved, Shui Yanqing didn't want to get too personal, so they just walked and talked.

"Miss Shui Fengqin is still a university student, isn't that right?"

"Yes, indeed."

"University is much freer than high school, but there are many more problems to face. Sometimes too much freedom leads to losing one's way, causing confusion and anxiety. I had similar experiences during my early college years."

"Why are you suddenly telling me all this?" Shui Yanqing was surprised; she had thought he was going to talk about romance or something similar.

"It's nothing, just that when I entered the lobby and saw the out-of-place scene with you and your companions, it reminded me of my past self." As an heir to the South Wind Nortus family, his journey had not been smooth sailing; in high school, he faced competition from his peers and almost lost his heir qualification. At that time, he too was ostracized by those around him and went through a long period of loneliness.

"Sometimes, I really envy those who achieve success so effortlessly, as I always seem to face one complication after another." This confession truly reflected Aust's sincere feelings.

And indeed, his words struck a chord with Shui Yanqing, who nodded slightly in agreement, though she did not speak.

Afterwards, the two had a brief conversation until it was nearly time, and Aust parted with her.

"The reason I wanted to discuss these matters with Miss Shui Fengqin was actually to show that I'm not so frivolous. There is such a thing as love at first sight for me, but I'm not the villain as portrayed in rumors and gossip."

"Being misunderstood is distressing. Now that Miss Shui Fengqin is reassured, I'm also relieved." Having said that, he seemed much more at ease and waved goodbye to Shui Yanqing.

Watching Aust walk away, Shui Yanqing stood thinking for a moment.

He really is an interesting person.

At that time, the other three companions had also finished changing their clothes and were calling her through their personal terminals.

"I got it, I'll be right there." After speaking, she put away the terminal and turned to walk back the way she had come.

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