The Rebirth of the Socialite's Glory (GL) - Chapter 34

“Who is Guan Xi?”

“I met him when I was organizing the rescue team. At first, I thought he was an ordinary young man, but I didn’t expect him to be someone who had served in the military. Although I didn’t hire him as a full-time bodyguard, he accepted short-term employment. His skills are excellent. When you fell from a height, Miss, he was the one who caught you steadily, and he carried you all the way back afterward. With his skills, I feel at ease having him by Miss’s side.” Wang Ze said, taking out a two-inch red background passport photo and handing it to Feng Hua, “This is him. This young man is very handsome, much better looking than that An Ye.”

Feng Hua took the photo. It was a standard two-inch red background passport photo. The young man in the photo had bright, piercing eyes and very handsome features. He was indeed quite good-looking. “It’s not easy for a passport photo to look this good.”

“He is even more handsome in person,” Wang Ze said with an air of pride, as if Guan Xi wasn’t a friend he had only recently met, but his own son.

Seeing Wang Ze’s look, which seemed to suggest that Guan Xi was so handsome and Miss would definitely like him, Feng Hua thought she probably understood Wang Ze’s intention. Could it be that Uncle Wang also wanted to play matchmaker for her and Guan Xi?

In fact, Wang Ze did have a little bit of that idea. From the time they had spent together, Guan Xi—apart from his unknown family background (he was rumored to be in business)—was impeccable in terms of character and ability. His personality was good too; he seemed like a young man with integrity and a sense of responsibility.

If Feng Hua were an ordinary girl, he would hope she could marry a man like him, rather than a spoiled brat like An Ye. However, given Feng Hua’s status as the eldest daughter of the Feng family, his thoughts could only remain thoughts. If he spoke them out loud, not only would he likely suffer, but he might also implicate Feng Hua and Guan Xi.

His current desire to place Guan Xi by Feng Hua’s side held a slight personal bias, but it was mostly because Guan Xi’s capability was genuinely reassuring. His Miss was precious and delicate, easily susceptible to accidental harm, and he couldn’t always be by her side. For events like this banquet, having Guan Xi around would truly put his mind at ease.

“Bring him over, let me meet him,” Feng Hua felt that going to the banquet alone was fine; who would dare mock her for not having a male companion? However, Wang Ze rarely asked for anything from her and always considered her interests. Since he was so highly recommending this Guan Xi now, she would indulge his wish.

Hearing that Feng Hua was willing to meet Guan Xi, Wang Ze immediately took out his phone to call Guan Xi. “Guan Xi, clean yourself up, dress smartly, my Miss wants to meet you.”

Wang Ze hung up the phone and saw Feng Hua looking at him with a half-smile, which immediately made him feel embarrassed, and his two little canine teeth showed again as he smiled.

Feng Hua thought it was quite endearing that Uncle Wang, despite being nearly fifty, was still so charming.

Half an hour later, Guan Xi arrived at the apartment. Wang Ze stood at the study door, opened it, and let Guan Xi in. “Don’t be nervous. My Miss has a fantastic temper and is as beautiful as a fairy. Perform well, young man, Uncle Wang is rooting for you.” Wang Ze smiled and patted Guan Xi’s shoulder with a force that made Guan Xi stumble slightly as he entered.

At the same time, Wang Ze thoughtfully closed the door.

Guan Xi heard the sound of the door closing and instinctively looked back, seeing the door tightly shut. Turning back to face the room, he finally saw the Feng family’s eldest daughter, the one Wang Ze had described as ‘looking like a fairy.’

A dark blue evening gown outlined her exquisite figure. The strapless design highlighted her tempting collarbone and fair skin. Her perfectly sized and shaped bosom was tightly encased, looking very alluring. The skirt featured clear, layered tiers, staggered beautifully. The dark blue fabric was embroidered with a pattern of blooming flowers that was dignified yet beautiful. The hemline reached the middle of her thighs, exposing her fair legs, which looked white and had a healthy sheen.

Such an ensemble, when worn to the banquet, both showcased her status and maintained her beauty. The color choice, dark blue, was also considerate of the host of the banquet, suggesting respect and not attempting to steal Shi Kexuan’s spotlight despite its eye-catching nature.

Feng Hua sat on a spacious chair, wearing a pair of non-prescription glasses on the bridge of her nose, her seductive legs crossed. Seeing Guan Xi arrive, she took off her glasses and nodded to him. “Mr. Guan Xi, hello. Please take a seat.”

“Thank you.” Guan Xi sat in a chair nearby. He was quite close to Feng Hua, allowing him to finally clearly see that the waist of Feng Hua’s dress was actually inlaid with an emerald. Judging by its color, if sold, it would be worth at least a million, yet it was now directly embedded in a dress as an inconspicuous decoration. Around her neck, she wore a choker necklace. The lace on the necklace held small pearls, with a dazzling ruby at the very center, which made Feng Hua’s skin appear even more jade-like against her fair neck.

Feng Hua effortlessly carried this extravagant attire, even in a solemn color like dark blue. The way Feng Hua sat motionless on the chair, only giving him a slight nod, allowed Guan Xi to witness what a true socialite was like. The elegance and profound charm were captivating, and her perfect looks and figure inspired admiration. Calling Feng Hua a goddess would not be an exaggeration.

Although this outfit was truly extravagant, on Feng Hua, it seemed entirely appropriate. Feng Hua deserved these luxuries, and onlookers would wholeheartedly be pleased to see such beautiful and precious things adorning such a beauty. Only things beautiful and valuable enough could truly match this Feng Hua.

Guan Xi looked at Feng Hua, momentarily stunned and captivated.

He had seen Feng Hua before. He had carried her all the way to the hospital. With just one glance, looking at her from afar, he had developed a favorable impression of Feng Hua, otherwise, he wouldn’t have befriended Wang later on… At that time, Feng Hua was dishevelled, but Guan Xi could tell she must be a beautiful woman, and now, the dressed-up Feng Hua was more beautiful than Guan Xi had anticipated.

Guan Xi stared at Feng Hua for a while, lost in thought, while Feng Hua was also intentionally observing Guan Xi. She noticed that although Guan Xi was staring at her, his eyes held only a pure appreciation of beauty and momentary amazement, without any lewd thoughts. Because of this, Feng Hua’s first impression of Guan Xi was quite favorable.

At a glance, Guan Xi’s handsomeness was comparable to An Ye’s. However, An Ye was more of a pretty boy, with delicate features, smooth skin, and the air of a young nobleman, while Guan Xi was purely handsome. He carried the straightforward and honest demeanor unique to a soldier, with very spirited eyes, appearing sunny and vibrant.

Having such a male companion at the banquet seemed rather good. Feng Hua looked at Guan Xi, her eyes gradually showing satisfaction.

After a brief exchange with Guan Xi, Feng Hua stated her purpose. When Guan Xi learned that Feng Hua wanted him to be her male companion for the banquet, he was pleasantly surprised and naturally had no reason to refuse.

When Guan Xi put on the high-end suit prepared for him, Feng Hua was even more satisfied and even took the initiative to link her arm with Guan Xi’s.

Guan Xi had a great physique and was handsome, with an upright temperament. This exquisitely made, luxurious black suit further boosted Guan Xi’s charisma, and when he stood with Feng Hua, they looked incredibly well-matched, making people think of the phrase “a perfect match” at first sight.

Wang Ze personally escorted the two to the entrance of the hotel Shi Kexuan had reserved. As he watched their backs walking away hand-in-hand, his heart was full of excitement. His judgment was correct; the two were indeed a perfect match.

Feng Hua easily entered with the invitation. She arrived right on time; most of the guests were already present. When Feng Hua arrived fashionably late, everyone’s attention turned to the pair, and many female guests cast admiring glances at Guan Xi.

Feng Hua, without a doubt, became the focus of attention.

Everyone present was discerning. To describe Feng Hua’s outfit as merely “expensive” would be an understatement. Feng Hua’s inherent beauty and demeanor were also unforgettable.

Most people present knew Feng Hua, perhaps not intimately, but she had appeared in front of them at the last banquet, coupled with her high profile.

Feng Hua walked through, greeting people succinctly.

Some people from Changqing University couldn’t help but take out their phones. As expected of the newly crowned goddess professor of Changqing University, she was indeed very beautiful. She was even more stunning in person than in cold photos, so beautiful it melted the heart.

In this kind of setting, even a popular celebrity from the entertainment industry wouldn’t make them lose composure and take out their phones to take pictures at that moment. But Feng Hua was different; those celebrities were idols for ordinary people, but Feng Hua was an idol they, too, had to look up to!

Feng Hua went straight to Shi Kexuan. Today, Shi Kexuan was dressed very grandly. A long red dress made Shi Kexuan look like a burning flame.

“Happy Birthday.”

“Thank you.” Shi Kexuan’s eyes lit up when she saw Feng Hua. If the setting wasn’t inappropriate, she would have impulsively hugged Feng Hua.

The goddess dressed up today was truly stunning, wasn’t she? Even though she saw the goddess every day, the goddess was still so beautiful that she felt like she might have a nosebleed!

Shi Kexuan tried hard to suppress her excitement, maintaining a reserved demeanor as she raised her wine glass. Feng Hua also raised her glass and clinked it with Shi Kexuan’s.

After drinking, Shi Kexuan finally noticed Guan Xi, whom she had overlooked. Guan Xi’s handsomeness made Shi Kexuan look at him a few more times. “This is…”

“My male companion for tonight. His name is Guan Xi, the ‘Xi’ from harmony,” Feng Hua introduced. “This is Shi Kexuan, today’s birthday girl.”

“Hello, Guan Xi.” Shi Kexuan raised her glass again, looking at Guan Xi’s handsome face and their linked arms, secretly winking at Feng Hua ambiguously.

Feng Hua knew Shi Kexuan somewhat, and she instantly understood the meaning behind Shi Kexuan’s look: essentially, “you’re lucky in love.”

Feng Hua had no intention of explaining at the moment. This small misunderstanding could be cleared up after the banquet.

However, when Shi Kexuan saw that Feng Hua actually tacitly agreed, she misunderstood. Could it be that the two really have something going on? But wasn’t the head of the Feng family preparing to arrange an engagement between Feng Hua and An Ye?

“Hello, Miss Shi, Happy Birthday.” Guan Xi appeared somewhat serious, but his voice was very magnetic and not at all cold, which made people easily feel fond of him. If an ordinary girl heard it, she would probably exclaim that the voice was simply “ear-pregnant”!

Shi Kexuan was completely unfamiliar with Guan Xi, so there was no further conversation. At this moment, someone walked over to strike up a conversation with Shi Kexuan. Seeing this, Feng Hua pulled Guan Xi, preparing to walk away so as not to interrupt Shi Kexuan. She could talk to Shi Kexuan anytime; today, she should be allowed to enjoy the spotlight at her banquet.

A banquet is the most suitable occasion for ‘making friends’ and networking. Although Feng Hua didn’t particularly like it, she wasn’t averse to it either. It was more a matter of habit.

The habit wasn’t for this life’s Feng Hua, but the Feng Hua of the past life who had spent five years forcing herself to get used to it.

Feng Hua mingled with a group of socialites, and Guan Xi followed her step by step. What Feng Hua didn’t notice was that Guan Xi was clearly in a protective posture, which, to others, looked endlessly ambiguous.

Feng Hua didn’t notice, but Ye Qiu and An Ye, standing some distance away, both took in this ambiguity.

“She’s openly flirting with other men?” An Ye nearly blurted out the words “adulterous couple.” Looking at the two in the distance, his fair face turned green.

Although he definitely had no affection for Feng Hua, even if he didn’t like her, Feng Hua couldn’t be with other men. Otherwise, how was that different from stepping on his face? They weren’t officially engaged, but quite a few people knew they were going to be engaged by the end of the year.

Ye Qiu had come alone today, and An Ye’s female companion was an actress whom he dismissed after seeing Ye Qiu arrive.

Although An Ye was annoyed that Ye Qiu didn’t give him face and was annoyed that she liked Feng Hua, he ultimately couldn’t let go of Ye Qiu. Even though Ye Qiu had frankly admitted to liking Feng Hua in front of him, he still found it hard to accept and held onto a glimmer of hope.

For some reason, Ye Qiu never completely rejected An Ye’s entanglement. In Shi Kexuan’s eyes, Ye Qiu was simply stringing An Ye along, but in the eyes of a lover, even Ye Qiu’s obvious stringing-along didn’t make An Ye feel anything inappropriate or angry.

“I’ll go find her; you’d better not follow me.” Ye Qiu looked at An Ye with a faint warning in her eyes.

An Ye’s anger was quickly extinguished by Ye Qiu’s cool gaze.

Watching Ye Qiu walk toward Feng Hua, his hands clenched tightly, then slowly released. Looking back at Feng Hua, a calculating look full of malice flashed in his eyes.

On Feng Hua’s side, Ye Qiu reached out, intending to take Feng Hua’s hand, but her outstretched hand was grasped by another powerful hand.

Ye Qiu looked at Guan Xi, who had grabbed her. The calmness in her eyes was like the stillness before an impending storm.