ALL NOVEL
Chapter 22
"Speaking of it, why is Ye Jinghuai here?!" Xia Qiqi was clearly surprised.
Not only Xia Qiqi, but An Nuan was also bewildered.
They hadn't thought much about it yet.
The staff brought the custom-made crown that An Nuan had ordered before.
Embedded in the crown was the blue gemstone that Ye Jinghuai had spent 30 million to acquire. At this moment, amidst the backdrop of other transparent diamonds, it seemed even more dazzling!
"Oh my, this is too beautiful!" Xia Qiqi was instantly captivated by the crown before her.
An Nuan was also amazed.
Although she had designed this crown herself and imagined it to be beautiful, seeing the actual piece exceeded her expectations.
"I thought the blue gemstone was pretty at the time, but I didn't expect it to be this stunning." Xia Qiqi couldn't help but salivate. "When do you plan to wear it? Don't tell me it's on your wedding day."
"You're overthinking, I'm giving it to my mom. It's her birthday banquet tomorrow," An Nuan replied.
That's why she had mentioned that Ye Jinghuai had already given a birthday gift.
"Oh right, it's Auntie's birthday tomorrow," Xia Qiqi suddenly remembered. "Auntie always dresses so plainly, but tomorrow she must be the center of attention!"
"That's true," An Nuan thought about tomorrow's banquet and couldn't help but smile.
She could completely imagine how beautiful her mom would look tomorrow.
"Wow! Ye San Shao looks so handsome!" A faint exclamation came from the VIP reception room.
An Nuan and Xia Qiqi were drawn to the sound.
They turned to look at the attendant standing by the side, who was currently staring at the TV screen with a starstruck expression.
Perhaps she was so engrossed that she forgot she was still at work.
"Cough, cough." Another attendant deliberately reminded her.
The attendant quickly snapped out of it and apologized, "I'm sorry, it's just that Ye San Shao is really handsome, I'm really sorry."
"This guy is quite handsome," Xia Qiqi also shifted her gaze to the TV screen and started chatting with the attendant.
"Before, the rumors about him were all about him being idle and only chasing girls. But now seeing him wearing a suit, standing confidently on the podium giving a formal speech, even hosting a talk show, it completely subverts all my preconceived notions of him," the attendant quickly expressed her emotions.
"I never thought this guy had so much talent! Did he have a change of heart?" Xia Qiqi wondered. "Nuan Nuan, what do you think?"
An Nuan's gaze had been focused on the crown; she was carefully examining it for any flaws.
She couldn't afford to be careless when it came to someone important to her.
When she heard Xia Qiqi calling her, she responded, "Maybe he's just being impulsive."
"...," Xia Qiqi felt that An Nuan was right.
No matter how you looked at it, Ye Jinghuai didn't seem like someone who was determined to pursue a political career. Today's actions might just be a whim, a game he wanted to play.
Just as Xia Qiqi was thinking this,
Ye Jinghuai spoke, "I imagine many of you might think that my participation in today's election is just a game, and I can't deny that my previous reputation wasn't very good. But I can responsibly tell you all that I take this election very seriously and have prepared for it for a long time. As for why I've undergone such a significant change..."
Everyone was eagerly anticipating Ye Jinghuai's speech.
It's hard to say whether it's his captivating voice or his striking good looks.
There's just a certain charm about him that makes people completely captivated.
Even someone as easily distracted as Xia Qiqi couldn't help but be enthralled.
Not to mention the infatuated waiter who seemed to have forgotten he was still working.
And even An Nuan at this moment.
She truly didn't want to focus her attention on Ye Jinghuai.
She had seen what he looked like now.
She had seen him in his classy and mature attire, so it wasn't anything out of the ordinary.
But still, it was because of the suspense in his words that she looked up and gazed at him.
Looking at him on the screen, so confident and self-assured.
Ye Jinghuai said, "I have undergone such a significant change because there's someone important in my life. Someone who has the power to influence me and make me strive for excellence."
As he spoke, his gaze suddenly shifted to a camera.
The camera angle changed, switching to a close-up of his face.
Ye Jinghuai's handsome face was magnified on the television screen.
Even without any filters, his skin was envy-inducing in the unfiltered live broadcast.
He stared ahead.
It seemed as if he was making eye contact with someone through the television screen.
An Nuan had to admit that she was drawn in by Ye Jinghuai's deep gaze, unable to look away.
It was as if...
He was looking at her.
He paused for several seconds before speaking again, "You should know that I'm talking about you."
An Nuan's heart skipped a beat, missing a few counts.
In that moment, it even felt like Ye Jinghuai wasn't in front of a television but right in front of her.
Otherwise, how could it feel so real?
How could it feel so real, as if he was truly having a conversation with her?
The person he mentioned in his words was referring to her...
"Oh my goodness! Is Ye Jinghuai confessing to me?!" Xia Qiqi suddenly exclaimed.
So she wasn't the only one with this illusion.
I suppose all the women watching him on television at this moment must feel like they're being confessed to.
An Nuan snapped back to reality.
By now, the camera had switched, and the screen showed Ye Jinghuai's full figure. He had finished his speech, bowing deeply with a tall and straight posture before leaving the podium.
Applause erupted at the scene.
It was applause affirming his speech.
An Nuan redirected her attention, hearing Xia Qiqi muttering, "I finally understand why Ye Jinghuai has so many women. Even someone like me, who grew up surrounded by handsome men, can't resist his charm, let alone those flirty types! This guy is simply enchanting!"
"I wonder who that important person is in Young Master Ye's mouth. Could it be that Young Master Ye has truly found love and is willing to give up everything for her, even improving himself for her sake?" the waiter said with a face full of envy.
"It's not anyone," An Nuan replied in a detached tone. "He's just doing it to make people believe that he's sincerely committed to this matter. Otherwise, who would believe that he suddenly turned over a new leaf?"
"So, Miss An means that this is Young Master Ye's way of covering up his true intentions, just to make people believe in him?" the waiter hurriedly asked.
"That's my guess," An Nuan replied calmly.
"Is that so?" The waiter seemed skeptical.
But Xia Qiqi...
She suddenly looked at An Nuan with great seriousness.
An Nuan felt a chill run down her spine as she read the words.
"Are you having a muscle spasm in your eye?" An Nuan frowned.
"Why do I suddenly feel like Ye Jinghuai isn't lying?" Xia Qiqi stared at An Nuan with a scrutinizing expression on her face.
An Nuan averted her gaze. "When you think about it, he gave her a gemstone and agreed to elope..."
"Gu Yan Sheng has started his speech," An Nuan interrupted Xia Qiqi directly.
Xia Qiqi held her tongue.
Why did it feel like there was something fishy between these two?
It definitely wasn't a chance encounter!
Could it be...
Unbeknownst to her, these two individuals had already... committed to each other in secret?!