Chapter 82

Chapter 82

Song Luokui got into the car and noticed that Chi Yu looked at her for a while before saying, "Why don't we skip this?"

Song Luokui smiled wryly, "Huh? What are you talking about?" Going or not was not her decision originally, but she did spend two hours getting ready, so she couldn't bear for that effort to be wasted.

Chi Yu said, "You look very beautiful today, even more beautiful than usual."

Song Luokui replied, "...Thank you, let's go."

Today, Chi Yu didn't drive himself. The driver was behind the wheel since Song Luokui might need to drink alcohol later.

They soon arrived at the private gathering venue, an ancient palace-style residence with two giant stone lions guarding the entrance.

After getting out of the car, Chi Yu went around to open the door for Song Luokui and helped her out. He then gestured for Song Luokui to link her arm with his.

Song Luokui obediently slipped her arm through his elbow, and they entered the courtyard together.

As soon as they stepped inside, a person came to greet them. Upon seeing Chi Yu accompanied by a lady, his eyes widened in surprise, but he quickly recovered and walked over with a smile, saying, "Brother, you're here."

"Yes," Chi Yu nodded slightly and introduced Song Luokui, "This is Li Yanbei."

Song Luokui nodded at him, "Hello, I'm Song Luokui."

"Hello, hello," Li Yanbei exclaimed inwardly. No wonder Brother brought her along - she looked like a celestial beauty.

Chi Yu led Song Luokui to follow Li Yanbei inside. Upon entering the hall, they saw rows of wooden sofas and chairs with soft cushions. The overhead ceiling was also carved from wood.

The few people seated on the sofas stood up. "Brother."

"Brother, you're here."

Chi Yu brought Song Luokui to the center and sat down. "Yes."

Song Luokui also recognized one familiar face, Ji Xiao, but she didn't know the others.

Chi Yu then introduced the rest, "Yu Heng, Zhou Wenqin, Jiang Xubai, Ji Xiao, and Li Yanbei whom you just met."

Song Luokui realized these were the elite members of Jing City's most prominent families.

"Hello, everyone. I'm Song Luokui."

"Hello, hello," they greeted her warmly.Discover new chapters at novelhall.com

Ji Xiao said, "You remember me, junior sister?"

Li Yanbei said, "The person from the Song Family doesn't have a good relationship with Brother. He wouldn't really cooperate with the Wei Family, would he?"

Ji Xiao nudged him, "Ahem."

Li Yanbei asked, "What?"

Ji Xiao gave him a meaningful look.

Li Yanbei finally understood and glanced at Song Luokui. No way...

He immediately fell silent with an awkward chuckle. "Never mind, Brother will definitely have a way to handle it. Oh, I obtained a treasure. Let me show you."

Li Yanbei went to retrieve the treasure.

Meanwhile, Song Luokui had finished the bottle in front of her and suddenly felt dizzy.

She blinked and shook her head, but the dizziness persisted. Was she... drunk?

Chi Yu noticed her strange behavior. "What's wrong?"

The others also looked over. Song Luokui's face was flushed, her eyes and brows enchanting as she gazed at Chi Yu with a sweet voice, "Huh? Why are there two of you?"

Chi Yu: ?

Ji Xiao picked up the bottle, "This is sweet wine. Is she... drunk?"

Chi Yu saw that it was indeed sweet wine. Initially, he thought it was a non-alcoholic beverage since he had asked Li Yanbei to provide drinks. He knew Song Luokui couldn't handle alcohol.

Song Luokui shook her head, "I'm a bit dizzy." The next moment, she collapsed into Chi Yu's embrace.

Chi Yu caught her and said, "I'll take her back first. Let's call it a day."

"Sure, Brother, take your time."

Chi Yu scooped her up in a princess carry and left. Li Yanbei, who had just returned with the treasure, saw them leaving and asked, "Hey? Brother, where are you going?"

Ji Xiao held him back, "Your future sister-in-law is drunk."

Li Yanbei exclaimed, "Ah? That was just a low-alcohol sweet wine!"

Ji Xiao said, "Song Luokui can't handle alcohol."

Li Yanbei scratched his head, "My mistake. But Brother brought someone from the Song Family here. As expected of Brother, his methods are brilliant! He's already won over the Song Family. The Wei Family's ambitions are dashed!"

Ji Xiao sighed, "...You've misunderstood Brother's intentions for bringing her. This is a declaration of his stance, to make us more vigilant."