Chapter 93.2: The General's Daughter Who Eloped with the Lowly Stage Actor (1)

The reckless pursuit of love, akin to fireflies drawn to the flame, often meets a tragic fate. Xue HeZe’s short-lived existence came to a close on the path of elopement with Qian YunSheng.

As Xue HeZe stepped into the balcony of the Summer Harmony Film Theater, Gu MingYue was transported to this mission world.

As Qian YunSheng took the stage, Gu MingYue, seated high above, could sense the piercing gaze emanating from him, even though the distance obscured their faces.

In the presence of Qian YunSheng, the affluent young Miss Xue was always by his side. After being pursued by the well-born lady for two years, it was about time for him, a man who was as cold as a block of ice, to finally thaw a little and hopefully reciprocate her feelings.

Although Gu Mingyue was well-versed in the story plot, she remained uncertain about the depth of Qian YunSheng’s feelings for Xue HeZe. As a renowned opera artist, Qian YunSheng’s willingness to leave everything behind and elope with Xue HeZe might have stemmed from a desire to escape from that person, the man who had propelled his fame...

“This cloud of emotions follows the rain’s rhythm, just stirring an inexplicable itch in my heart. Who has disturbed the sleeping Mandarin ducks? The rolling crimson waves bring joy in haste, filling me with delight. Lingering fragrance on the pillow, lingering fragrance on the handkerchief, the taste of ecstasy, just savoured in the dream.”

As the melodious lyrics filled the air, Gu MingYue rose from her seat and adjusted her attire. With just two more scenes remaining in this act, she gathered her belongings and made her way towards the backstage.

Gu MingYue was uncertain about the expression she should show when she saw Qian YunSheng and how to approach him to persuade him to elope with her. Her mind was filled with uncertainty, and her heart raced with anxiety like never before.

“It’s you?”

“Why, was it such a surprise to meet your fiancée here?”

Seated in the dressing room, the man reclined in the chair with his legs crossed, exuding an air of ease. He was clad in an exquisite white silk suit, while his polished leather shoes radiated a brilliant shine. The suit jacket rested nonchalantly on the back of the chair, revealing a lightly patterned grey waistcoat and a crisp white shirt. The top buttons of the shirt were casually undone, allowing a tantalizing glimpse of his subtly protruding collarbones.

The man sitting in front of her appeared completely at ease, as if he belonged there. His hair was neatly parted down the middle, not styled with the trendy wet look, but instead had a natural and voluminous quality. His facial features were sharply defined, yet not overly harsh, with well-groomed eyebrows above bright, attentive eyes, a straight and proportionate nose, and lips that formed a subtle, upward curve. His hands, casually resting on his knees, spread open in a welcoming gesture as he greeted her, “Not at all, in fact, I was actually expecting to see you here.”

Implied in the statement was the fact that within ShangHai’s social circles, it was widely known that Xue HeZe harboured feelings for Qian YunSheng, and would often discard her reserved demeanour to pursue the man relentlessly.

The strong undertone of resentment in Tang YingShao’s words indicated his dissatisfaction with the marriage arrangement between Xue HeZe and himself.

New arc! I’ve personally not read this arc before, so I’ll be reading it as I translate. Please do let me know if there were some mistakes/mismatches in the story plot as it is also my first time reading the raws.

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