Chapter 36 - 36: Engagement Party (1)

Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

The second date was naturally…not very pleasant.

Ji Baijian finally brought Song Zhizhi home with a deep scowl on his face. She was actually quite glad that he at least did not just dump her on the side of the street.

She rested for the whole day. The next day, she changed into a silver evening gown to attend the engagement party of the Xin family. Her family were all dressed up. Yi Wenhan was also present.

He was wearing a set of rather expensive black suit with a dark blue tie. His hair was combed neatly. His figure was slightly on the thin side, but fortunately the clothes were cut perfectly. It instantly transformed Yi Wenhan into an elegant and refined member of high society.

Song Zhizhi stole a few glances at Yi Wenhan, but not because his transformation made her heart flutter. She was just thinking, it looked like Nie Wenzhi could not hold back any longer and was planning to unleash Yi

Wenhan.

Yi Wenhan felt Song Zhizhi’s gaze. He smirked inwardly.

He knew Song Zhizhi was a shallow woman. She would still pay attention to him as long as he make some changes. He would never believe that Song Zhizhi did not love him sincerely those years they were together. At most, she was just confused by the sudden appearance of Ji Baijian. In the near future, he would showcase his ability, and Song Zhizhi would definitely regret it and want to throw herself into his arms again. When the time comes…he would definitely torment Song Zhizhi and make her life worse than death!

At that moment, Nie Wenzhi asked everyone to get into the cars.

Nie Wenzhi and Song Shan shared a car, while Song Zhizhi, Nie Xiaofei and Yi Wenhan got on another. The inside of their car was relatively quiet. Yi Wenhan suddenly broke the silence, ‘Zhizhi, we’re still friends, right?” Song Zhizhi looked at Yi Wenhan. What was this guy playing at?

Yi Wenhan smiled and continued, “Didn’t we agree before that we can still be friends regardless of what have happened?”

“Of course. Not only are we friends, when you get married to Xiaofei, we’ll even be relatives,” Song Zhizhi said deliberately.

Nie Xiaofei’s expression visibly changed a little when she heard the words “get married”. She kept having a feeling that Song Zhizhi was mocking her. But Yi Wenhan remained at ease. He smiled and said, “I’ll be in your care in the future.”

“Likewise,” Song Zhizhi replied.

She did not know why Yi Wenhan was suddenly trying to make peace, but she knew that he definitely harboured ill intentions. She needed to wait and see what would happen.

She coped with Yi Wenhan the whole ride. The car soon arrived at the destination.

The engagement party of the Xin family was naturally a grand affair. Dozens of media members had long gathered at the entrance ot the high-class hotel. The instant the Song family climbed out of the cars, countless cameras flashed. “Chief Song, are you here for the Xin family’s engagement party too?”

“Old Xin and I are old friends. Of course I will come congratulate him for the happy occasions.”

“Can Chief Song offer some words of blessings for the two would-be newlyweds?”

“I hope they will be able to grow old together holding the hands of their children.”

The reporters wished to ask more questions but Song Shan had already led his family inside.

The very moment right before they stepped inside the hotel, a particularly shrill voice could be heard yelling, “Yi Wenhan, the Versace suit you’re wearing is the latest limited edition and is really expensive. Isn’t it way above your pay grade?! Seems like you’re benefitting greatly from associating with the Song family! ”

Yi Wenhan’s face stiffened.

Nie Wenzhi gave Yi Wenhan a look. Yi Wenhan swallowed his anger and did not dare react in any way. He simply followed the others into the hotel.

Song Zhizhi secretly grinned.

That reporter sure had good eyes. Nie Wenzhi probably would not dare let Yi Wenhan wear such expensive clothes anymore in the future.

Her heart was filled with inexplicably schadenfreude, but in that instant, she suddenly felt her toes trip on something. Because it was so sudden, even though she knew it was Nie Xiaofei who tripped her, there was nothing she could do to avoid it. She steeled herself to fall flat on her face.

But Yi Wenhan suddenly extended a hand and caught her.

Yi Wenhan gave Song Zhizhi a gentle smile and asked, “Are you all right?”

To be honest, Song Zhizhi was actually a little surprised. According to logic, the Nie family should be happy to see her make a fool of herself. Nie Xiaofei was obviously not very happy with Yi Wenhan’s actions.

“I’m fine. Thanks.”

“Don’t mention it,” Yi Wenhan looked gentle and elegant as he said that.

Song Zhizhi returned a smile out of courtesy.

After the short interlude, Song Shan’s family walked into the palace-like hotel banquet hall.

The place was already crowded with people. All the notable figures of Jin City were gathered there. They put on their fake faces and greeted each other warmly.

After Song Shan greeted the host, many people took the initiative to come over and say hello. As the Chief Diplomat of Finance, there were many people who wished to curry favors with him, especially considering how popular he was getting recently. He was touted as the most likely candidate to succeed the Ye Clan’s helm. That made people want to befriend him even more.

The Ji family also emerged from the crowd and walked over. Ji Yunlei, the head of the Ji family, led his wife Zhang Ziqing and his three children, Ji Baijian, Ji Baili and Ji Baixin over. Even though the two families were about to become in-laws, they were still overly polite with each other.

After the two families had exchanged pleasantries, Ji Yunlei said to Song Zhizhi, “Zhizhi, it’ll be your turn with Baijian next month. How are the two of you getting along?”

“Very well. We went on a date just yesterday. Baijian took me to the amusement park,” said Song Zhizhi.

When she said that, she deliberately cast Ji Baijian a few glances. She saw that his expression did not shift in the slightest. The corners of his mouth were still curled in a perfectly courteous arc.

What a pretentious man.

Ji Baixin could not help laughing out loud. She interjected, “My brother never liked going to amusement parks, not even when he was a kid.

Song Zhizhi’s expression changed slightly.

Who has a low IQ, goddammit?

The degree of curvature of Ji Baijian’s smile increased. He reached out and pulled Song Zhizhi over to him. The interaction between the two looked so natural it was as if they had been dating for a long time.

Song Zhizhi obediently stayed by Ji Baijian’s side. Ji Baijian said in that charming voice of his, “Dad, uncle, I’ll bring Zhizhi over there to mingle.” “Go ahead,” Ji Yunlei said, “I’m glad to see the two of you get along so well.”

Ji Baijian bowed slightly and led Song Zhizhi away.

Song Zhizhi followed Ji Baijian to the back garden of the hotel.

When they were alone, Ji Baijian let go of Song Zhizhi’s hand and said, “The test results are out. A slow- acting stimulant drug called Amysco is detected in your father’s blood. This drug is generally prohibited, except in emergency situations such as a patient suddenly going into shock during a surgery, and even then, only a small amount can be administered with permission. The reason is because the side effects of this drug are very severe. Improper use will lead to whole body paralysis, nerve damage, and eventually the possibility of faling into a vegetative state.”

Song Zhizhi listened with a frown. Those were exactly the symptoms her father had shown in her previous life.

Ji Baijian continued, “But no traces of this drug was detected in the milk you gave me.”

“WHAT?!” Song Zhizhi got a little emotional.

Ji Baijian looked at her.

“The paternity test results are dissatisfactory, and the test report results are also dissatisfactory, ” Song Zhizhi looked at Ji Baijian.

Could it be that her deductions were wrong?

Impossible. Yi Wenhan said it himself that Nie Wenzhi had been drugging her father’s food for years.

“You’re questioning me?” Ji Baijian frowned.

“I’m not questioning you, I just think you’re a bringer of misfortune,” Song

Zhizhi grumbled..