Pampered Poisonous Royal Wife – o
Chapter 786: One Hundred and Eighty Blood Guards (4)

Chapter 786: Chapter 786: One Hundred and Eighty Blood Guards (4)

"What are you thinking about? You look worried one moment and smiling the next!" An Yiqing waved her small hand in front of Duan Tang, puzzled.

Duan Tang gathered his thoughts and replied with a gentle smile, "Just thinking about a little secret, which I can’t tell you."

An Yiqing was momentarily stunned, then let out a light laugh, feeling a wave of relief in her heart. It seemed that Duan Tang was in a good mood and not at all affected by her engagement, which put her at ease.

More and more people filled the banquet hall, and the time for the party to start was drawing near. Most of the guests had already arrived, and the hall was buzzing with activity—glasses clinking and cups being exchanged in a merry atmosphere.

With a champagne in hand, An Yiqing leisurely mingled among the dignitaries, her smile both appropriate and warm. Not overly intimate, yet not too aloof, her gentle restraint made everyone comfortable.

This was one of the few small banquets hosted by An Yiqing herself. In the past, it was usually the An Family or the Gu Family organizing the events, and An Yiqing more or less just went through the motions—offering a toast. So, people’s perception of the Daughter of the An Family was limited to her being outstanding in business and possessing savvy tactics.

But today, as the host of this banquet, An Yiqing personally engaging with guests allowed people to gain a deeper insight into the First Miss of Xuandu City.

An Yiqing, the First Miss of Xuandu City, had notable business talent and was highly skilled. Not only that, but she was also very adept at socializing.

She appeared gentle and graceful, cold and distant, but in reality, every word and every sentence she said made people feel extremely comfortable and warm-hearted. After just a few minutes, she quickly bridged the distance between them. Without being forced or contrived, it was her unique personal charm that won over many famous and influential figures.

By the end of the banquet, both host and guests were pleased, with many lingering to speak with An Yiqing, scheduling times to discuss business or personal matters further—each conversation unique.

"You heartless girl, I have been here so long, and you didn’t even bother to greet me." After seeing off the guests, An Yiqing had just relaxed when a bewitching and enchanting voice sounded behind her.

Without thinking, An Yiqing knew exactly who that speaking man was, even by just using her toes.

As she turned around, sure enough, there stood a ravishing, breathtakingly beautiful man in red, appearing before An Yiqing.

"Young Master Bai, since you have arrived, not knowing to greet your host, is really not proper," An Yiqing rolled her eyes, sharp-tongued in her retort.

"Wow, you blame me when it’s your hospitality that’s lacking? Tsk tsk, there’s no reasoning in this world anymore," Bai Yiming, in his crimson attire, lifted his eyebrow, his gaze brimming with elegance. His seemingly careless dark eyes carried a touch of tenderness at the bottom whenever they landed on An Yiqing.

"Hmm, I call the shots on my turf, so you better just accept it," An Yiqing nodded, stubbornly refusing to acknowledge any fault.

Bai Yiming twitched the corner of his mouth, looking at An Yiqing—indifferent to threats—feeling helpless. He knew that with this girl, he would definitely not get any advantages.

Looking dissatisfied, Bai Yiming took a kraft paper bag from his assistant and handed it lightly to An Yiqing.

"What’s this?" An Yiqing reached out and took the kraft paper bag, asking curiously.

"You ungrateful thing, I am not like you, so heartless. This is last month’s revenue from Baiyu Brewery, as the company’s biggest shareholder, you should take a good look," Bai Yiming huffed proudly, saying in a petulant tone.