However, when Su Qingqing and Zhong Qian, who were standing nearby, saw how excited Yu Wanwan was, they were afraid she might get so worked up that she would rush forward. So each of them linked an arm through one of hers and restrained her. First, they did not want to frighten Wen Yan. Second, neither of them had gotten to hug Wen Yan yet, so they absolutely could not let that woman Yu Wanwan hug her first!
That was what they thought in their hearts, but they could not show it. Otherwise, wouldn’t their mature, commanding lady image be completely ruined?
Zhong Qian smiled as she looked at Wen Yan and said: “Wen YanWen Yan is so beautiful. You were already beautiful enough to begin with, but now that you’ve dressed up today, you’re simply incredible. You’ve made me faint from your beauty. Calling you a beauty capable of toppling kingdoms and cities wouldn’t even be an exaggeration.”
Just like her appearance, Zhong Qian’s voice was unmistakably that of a mature, commanding lady. Her voice carried a distinctive charm unique to her, making it extraordinarily captivating and alluring.
As soon as Zhong Qian finished speaking, she noticed the gazes of the other two beside her, and they were exceptionally intense. Did you think those were looks of agreement? No! Completely wrong! Those two practically wanted to destroy her.
Of course they did. How could the first compliment not have come from them? After spending so much time together, they had never realized that this woman Zhong Qian had such a sweet way with words! How hateful. Truly, one might know a person’s face but not their heart.
Yu Wanwan finally came back to her senses after being captivated by Wen Yan’s beauty. She regretted it. She was absolutely filled with regret!
Zhong Qian had stolen the limelight from her. Boohoohoo, my Goddess, my Wen YanWen Yan!
Just as she was preparing to shine brilliantly and make Wen YanWen Yan notice her, Su Qingqing spoke.
Her voice was like the sound of a gentle drizzle falling upon an inkstone made of roof tile, cool and melodious.
“Very beautiful, but something is missing. Hmm…, let me see…, probably… I know.”
Before anyone could even figure out what Su Qingqing was talking about, she walked over to her seat and began rummaging around for something. Before long, she returned to Wen Yan with something in her hand. She then put it on Wen Yan. Only after she stepped away did Zhong Qian and Yu Wanwan see clearly that it was an emerald necklace.
It was extremely beautiful and luxurious. At its center was a very large emerald gemstone, its color intensely rich and translucent. It was surrounded by countless tiny, fragmented gemstones, and the entire necklace shimmered with light, glittering brilliantly.
When it was worn on the young woman, it unexpectedly failed to overshadow even the slightest bit of her beauty. Instead, the two complemented each other, bringing their respective beauty to the absolute extreme. Her already fair and delicate skin appeared even more crystalline and flawless against the jewelry, the radiance of her complexion surpassing snow.
“Beautiful. It suits you very well.”
Yu Wanwan nodded involuntarily as she spoke. After saying it, she slowly realized that Su Qingqing had put the necklace on Wen YanWen Yan. Didn’t that mean Su Qingqing had gotten to touch Wen YanWen Yan?!
Ahhhhh! Zhong Qian had been the first to compliment Wen YanWen Yan, and Su Qingqing had been the first to touch Wen YanWen Yan. She was the only one who had gotten nothing at all! They had no sense of fair play, those scoundrels, those absolute scoundrels. She was seriously going to get angry!
The more Yu Wanwan thought about it, the more she felt she had lost out, and the angrier she became. Her eyes were practically about to spew fire. How hateful!
At that moment, Wen Yan reacted. She glanced at the necklace around her neck. It was very beautiful and obviously extremely expensive at a glance. If she accidentally damaged something like this, she could not afford to compensate for it. Although the book had said that her family was also wealthy and influential, there were different levels even among wealthy families. Su Qingqing, Yu Wanwan, and Zhong Qian had all been born into wealthy families as well, and their family backgrounds were far superior to hers. That was also why the three of them appeared quite frequently in the original book.
“No, Qingqing, it’s too expensive. I’m afraid it wouldn’t be good if I accidentally damaged it.”
The young woman’s voice was soft and gentle, melodious like a clear spring, while also carrying her own distinctive tender allure. It was just like a mischievous little hook, every word tugging at the heartstrings, utterly captivating.
“It’s fine. Don’t worry, just wear it.”
Su Qingqing spoke indifferently. It was merely a piece of jewelry. If it broke, then it broke.
Seeing Su Qingqing’s unconcerned expression, Wen Yan felt that it probably would not be good to keep refusing, so she nodded in agreement.
The young woman’s obedient nod was simply too well-behaved. She was as adorable and docile as a little rabbit, making people unable to resist wanting to reach out and give her a thorough rub.
With that thought in mind, Su Qingqing, who was closest to Wen Yan, did exactly that. One slender, delicate hand gently stroked Wen Yan’s hair. The young woman’s hair was of excellent quality, her long black tresses glossy and lustrous. They felt exceptionally soft and smooth to the touch, cool against her fingers, like the finest silk, and extraordinarily pleasant.
Just as Su Qingqing was marveling inwardly, she sensed two gazes cutting toward her like knives, one of them filled with particularly deep resentment. She did not even need to think to guess who it was. As a result, Su Qingqing became even happier, and the hand rubbing Wen Yan grew even more unrestrained. Of course it did. An opportunity like this was rare, and now that she had finally gotten one, how could she not thoroughly enjoy it?
“It’s getting very late. We should hurry up and leave, or we won’t make it in time later.”
Yu Wanwan’s gentle voice carried a smile as she enunciated every single word, seemingly afraid that the others might not hear her clearly. As she spoke, she emphasized each word more heavily, while her tone became increasingly gentle, as tender as flowing water. How should one put it? It was clearly such a gentle voice, yet somehow it gave anyone who heard it a chilling sensation that sent a faint shiver down their spine.
Hearing that voice, Su Qingqing felt a chill run through her entire body. The hand rubbing Wen Yan also stopped, and she silently withdrew it. She could hardly be blamed. That voice was simply too frightening, and she believed that if she did not pull her hand back, this woman would definitely find some way to deal with her.
Yu Wanwan was nowhere near as gentle as her appearance and voice made her seem. Sometimes, she could be quite wicked. The more harmless someone appeared, the more frightening they could be.
“Ahem, let’s go, Wen YanWen Yan.”
Su Qingqing spoke with a smile. The moment she finished speaking, a pale-blue figure appeared before her eyes. Yu Wanwan darted in front of Wen Yan, nudged Su Qingqing aside with neither too much nor too little force, occupied the space between the two of them, and linked her arm through the young woman’s before walking away from Su Qingqing’s sight one step at a time.
“Let’s go, Wen YanWen Yan. I’ll take you there. Let those two walk behind us.”
A familiar, gentle voice spoke.
“Are we really not going to wait a little for Qianqian and Qingqing?”
Another voice, even softer and more alluring, responded.
“It’s fine. They’re just getting something and will catch up in a moment.”
Yu Wanwan spoke without the slightest concern. She was extremely happy now, after all, she and her Goddess were walking arm in arm. Boohoohoo, who could possibly understand? She really was so fragrant and soft, a warm, fragrant beauty with a body as soft as jade. She felt incredibly pleasant to the touch, delicate, tender, and smooth, like the finest jade. It was absolutely delightful.
Thinking about it that way, the anger she had felt just moments ago over those two’s shameless behavior suddenly disappeared. After all, she could keep linking arms with Wen YanWen Yan all the way to the auditorium. Hehehe, this was amazing! ( ﹡ˆoˆ﹡ )
The road from the dormitory to the auditorium was neither particularly far nor particularly close. After all, as the Top University in the Country, its campus covered an enormous area.
All along the way were girls dressed in luxurious gowns and boys dressed in elegant suits. Every one of them was handsome or beautiful, making the entire scene a feast for the eyes.
They soon arrived at the auditorium. There was still some time before the evening gala began, but the auditorium was already filled with people. Beneath the illumination of the enormous, magnificent lights, it was as though a veil had been draped over everyone’s faces. They had all arrived dressed in their finest, looking lavish and extravagant, as though this were some grand banquet. As for what filled the place beneath that splendor, one could neither see it clearly nor see through it.