The phone in his pocket rang. Tang Zhe took it out and answered. Not knowing what the other party said, Tang Zhe first glanced at the girl, smiled, and his tone was unusually gentle.
"Understood, I'll be there now."
The Tang family's birthday banquet was held at the Yuejing Hotel in a prime location. This area was worth its weight in gold, and the parking lot was filled with luxury cars worth millions.
Handsome and proper waiters stood at the entrance, greeting every guest who arrived. The curve of their bows seemed to be measured by a ruler.
Tang Zhe drove all the way there, a smile never leaving his lips. His eyes had their own thoughts, constantly darting towards the girl beside him, his chest feeling a pleasant flutter.
After parking the car, Shen Yue did not get out first. Instead, she turned to look at Tang Zhe. Her fair face was like a handful of snow on a glacier, and her pale pink lips were exceptionally beautiful, forming a harmless and soft curve when pursed.
"Don't forget what you promised me."
Her voice was soft, and her clear, pure eyes held little emotion.
Tang Zhe suddenly remembered that the reason Shen Yue agreed to attend his birthday banquet was because of Zhuang Wan'er. He had heard about Zhuang Wan'er's situation; she had apparently jumped from a building. As for the reason, he had no interest in knowing.
He didn't understand why Shen Yue was so concerned about this matter. At the time, he was just happy, so he made the request. But now that Shen Yue was bringing it up again, as if afraid he would go back on his word, he felt a little displeased.
However, he didn't show it on his face and even smiled, "Of course, since I promised you, I will definitely do it."
Only then did Shen Yue unbuckle her seatbelt and get out of the car with him.
Bai Bo swayed his wine glass in his hand, the chatter of a group of people in his ears, but he merely stared at a point in the void, a smile on his handsome face, making him even more unfathomable.
Tang Zhe, as the protagonist of this banquet, was the last to arrive.
The bustling banquet hall was brightly lit, with clinking glasses and mingled conversations.
Tang Zhe, as the protagonist of this banquet, was naturally a dazzling presence. But when they saw the girl next to Tang Zhe, everyone was stunned.
The girl was dressed very simply, which seemed a bit out of place in this scene of dazzling flowers, intricate hairstyles, and distinguished guests.
She wore a simple lamb wool coat, the high collar covering her neck. What drew attention were her picturesque eyebrows and eyes, as if meticulously outlined with an ink brush, leaving a deep impression on people's hearts.
Perhaps feeling uncomfortable with so many gazes upon her, she pursed her pale pink lips.
Her lips were full and sexy, which should have exuded a seductive charm, but the girl was not like that. Instead, she gave off a clean and gentle feeling, with no hint of aggression. She was like a beautiful painting, unadorned, like a lotus emerging from clear water, naturally beautiful without any artificial enhancement.
Bai Bo's gaze deepened, and the fingertips holding the wine glass turned white.
Tang Zhe happily led the girl to the dessert table beside them and, turning his head, asked in a low voice, "What do you like to eat?"
Shen Yue was indeed a little hungry, so she pointed to a strawberry cake.
Tang Zhe brought it over for her and handed it to the girl.
The faint sweet cream scent made Shen Yue unable to resist eating a few more bites.
The quiet and harmonious atmosphere was broken by a voice.
"Hiding here eating what?"
Tang Zhe turned his head to see Bai Bo standing in front of them. When he said this, his eyes were fixed on Shen Yue, and it was clear that this sentence was also directed at Shen Yue.
Tang Zhe had heard about the past between Bai Bo and Shen Yue from others a few times. It was undoubtedly Bai Bo shamelessly pursuing Shen Yue, lingering around her like a dog every day.
So, almost the moment he saw Bai Bo, his brow furrowed, and he subconsciously blocked Shen Yue with his body, his tone not very good, "What business is it of yours?"
These words gave Bai Bo almost no face.
Bai Bo chuckled, not looking at Tang Zhe at all. His pupils were from beginning to end reflecting the girl's face.
He probably wasn't even paying attention to what Tang Zhe was saying.
When Shen Yue saw him, her gaze paused, and she instinctively tried to step back. Tang Zhe thought she was afraid of Bai Bo, so he boldly grabbed the girl's cool hand, holding it tightly, as if to tell Shen Yue not to be afraid, that with him around, no one would dare bully her.
Bai Bo's gaze was too greedy and predatory, impossible to ignore.
Shen Yue lowered her eyes slightly, not meeting his gaze.
Tang Zhe felt extremely uncomfortable seeing Bai Bo constantly staring at the girl behind him, even feeling a tingling in his fists.
"Bai Bo, what do you mean?"
Bai Bo let out a light laugh, his thin lips parting into a curve, sharp as if capable of wounding someone. His pupils shifted slightly, and only then did his gaze casually fall on Tang Zhe.
His deep voice was slightly playful, "What else could I mean? I'm just curious, after all, Yueyue seems to have a boyfriend, right?"
As he spoke, he tilted his head to the side to look at the girl hiding behind Tang Zhe, a half-smile on his face.
Shen Yue frowned. She could tell that Bai Bo was deliberately saying this to embarrass her.
Bai Bo was still blaming her, resenting her.
This had not dissipated with time, but had instead become even stronger than before.
It was an obsession born from not being able to obtain.
Tang Zhe did not like to hear these words, but he still did not show it. In front of everyone, he did not want to embarrass the girl, so he raised his chin and said arrogantly, "So what? Who says you can't attend a friend's birthday party if you have a boyfriend? And what's your relationship with Yueyue? Is it any of your business?"
Tang Zhe's personality was always like this; he feared no one, dared to say anything, and dared to confront anyone.
In fact, if one had to say, Bai Bo's status was even a notch higher than Tang Zhe's.
Shen Yue was a little stunned. She hadn't expected Tang Zhe to say that. She thought someone with Tang Zhe's temper would have exploded, but she didn't expect him to speak up for her.
Tang Zhe didn't want this happy day to be ruined by this obtrusive person. He took the girl's hand and walked towards an elegant and well-preserved, still youthful woman, who was talking to a girl nearby.
The girl's eyes lit up when she saw Tang Zhe, but when she saw the girl Tang Zhe was holding, her expression changed.
Tang's mother also clearly saw who Tang Zhe was holding by the hand.
Very beautiful.
At first glance, she was undeniably beautiful, a visual impact. Tang's mother had seen many beautiful people, but she had never seen anyone so strikingly beautiful.
Even her simple attire could not conceal her radiance.
Tang Zhe walked over, a big smile on his face, his small canine teeth appearing youthful and cute, "Mom, sorry to keep you waiting."