The living room was dimly lit. Fu Ciyan stood with his back to her by the window, looking down at the bracelet on his wrist. Hearing the door open, he turned around.

For a moment, Fu Ciyan's movements froze as their eyes met.

Lu Yao stood at the bedroom door, enveloped in a warm glow. Her long, smoky gray dress flowed like water, outlining her slender yet graceful figure.

The pink diamond necklace sparkled below her collarbone, complementing her slightly raised chin and updo, revealing a quiet and understated beauty that shed her usual naivety.

Especially her legs, clad in silver stilettos, were straight and shapely, peeking out from the slit in her skirt, adding a touch of unwitting charm.

Fu Ciyan's gaze lingered on her for a few seconds, his Adam's apple bobbing slightly in restraint.

He quickly returned to normal, only his voice was unusually low: "It suits me well."

Seeing that he didn't have any particular reaction, Lu Yao's slight nervousness dissipated, and she walked over: "You have good taste, the size is just right, and this necklace is also very beautiful. It must be expensive. I will wear it carefully."

"It's just an accessory." Fu Ciyan said calmly, as if it really was just an ordinary accessory. "It's about time, let's go."

A sleek, matte-finish black hovercar waited outside the door, its doors sliding open silently like wings.

The car interior was spacious and filled with a faint woody scent, much like the scent emanating from Fu Ciyan.

"The banquet will be held at the Glass Garden." Fu Ciyan broke the silence. "The organizer is the Federal Arts Foundation. It is nominally a fundraising project for the development of art among people in remote star systems, but in reality, it is a channel for all parties to legally exchange resources and information. So if you need to, you can communicate with them. If not, just be yourself."

After listening to him, Lu Yao belatedly realized that Fu Ciyan was introducing her to his network of contacts.

She turned her head to look at Fu Ciyan. In the dim light inside the car, his profile was clearly defined, and his gaze was calmly fixed on the road ahead.

A thought flickered in her mind, and she tentatively asked, "Are you... paving the way for me?"

Fu Ciyan did not answer immediately, but tapped his fingers lightly on his knees. After a moment, he said, "Since you want to develop in the film and television industry, Xingwen Entertainment is not the only option. Getting to know more people will give you more choices and references later on. There's no harm in that."

Lu Yao was slightly taken aback, but then she understood Fu Ciyan's intention, and a warm feeling washed over her.

"Thank you, I will cherish this opportunity."

Seeing that she understood, Fu Ciyan responded lightly, as if it were nothing serious, just something he did casually.

The black hovercar silently glided into the exclusive aerial flight path of Liuliyuan.

This building, perched in the clouds and constructed entirely of special crystal, shines brilliantly in the night, resembling a dream castle from a fairy tale world.

The car came to a smooth stop in front of the brightly lit reception area.

The waiter bowed and opened the car door.

Fu Ciyan got out of the car first, his demeanor dignified and composed.

He didn't leave immediately, but turned around and reached his hand into the car.

Lu Yao placed her hand in his warm palm, used the support to stand up, and her stiletto heels made a crisp sound as they stepped on the smooth, mirror-like floor.

As soon as she stood up, Fu Ciyan's arm naturally wrapped around her waist, pulling her firmly to his side in a half-embracing manner.

Lu Yao's body stiffened instinctively for a moment, then relaxed, letting herself lean against his arm for support.

His clean and pleasant scent enveloped her, bringing her a strange sense of security.

The two walked hand in hand onto the starlit walkway leading to the main hall.

The moment you step into the hall, the dazzling crystal chandeliers and countless gazes intertwine and envelop you.

Fu Ciyan's appearance itself was the focus of attention.

As a young, high-ranking, top-tier genetically engineered S-class general who has always been outside the Federation's breeding and matching system, any slight movement around him is enough to spark speculation.

At this moment, the appearance of a beautiful but unfamiliar young woman beside him, behaving intimately, naturally attracted much attention.

Whispers continued to rise—

"General Fu? And the one next to him is...?"

"Never seen this before. Which family has recently trained this?"

"Look at her bracelet! It's the style of a walking marriage partner! Fu Ciyan is matched?"

"My God, this is huge news!"

"Looks very young, but their genetic level is probably quite high..."

"Tsk, that Qin family member is probably going to cause trouble."

……

The whispers continued, and Lu Yao could only pretend to ignore them. Fu Ciyan tightened his arms around her waist, conveying a silent reassurance. At the same time, he turned his head, his thin lips almost touching her small earlobe, and whispered in a breathy voice that only the two of them could hear: "Ignore them, stay close to me."

A warm breath brushed against her earlobe, making Lu Yao's ears feel slightly hot. Her heart skipped a beat, and she nodded gently.

Fu Ciyan did not linger at the entrance; he walked steadily, leading Lu Yao straight through the crowd.

Occasionally, when acquaintances approached or exchanged pleasantries, he would simply nod slightly and give brief greetings without engaging in in-depth conversations. Soon, he led Lu Yao to a relatively quiet viewing terrace.

"Take a break here." He took a glass of clear fruit drink from the waiter's tray and handed it to Lu Yao. "Try this, it's a specialty of Liuliyuan."

Lu Yao took the drink and sipped it slowly to calm her slightly racing heart, while subtly observing the scene in the hall.

On the second floor not far away, Zhou Jinlu watched this scene with a slight raised eyebrow. He hadn't expected it to be such a coincidence that the girl he had met at the Xingwen Building earlier that day would be following Fu Ciyan.

Xie Linyu walked over, tugged at his collar in annoyance: "Don't invite me to gatherings like this next time."

As soon as he finished speaking, he noticed where Zhou Jinlu's gaze had stopped and couldn't help but look over. Just one glance made him narrow his eyes.

"Heh, what a coincidence to run into her here. Who's that with her? Fu Ciyan. That guy finally compromised and accepted the walking marriage arrangement. I thought he could stick to it to the end." Xie Linyu's words were full of sarcasm.

"The Federation cannot allow anyone to keep running away, and neither can you and I." Zhou Jinlu did not look at him, but simply stated the facts.

Xie Linyu irritably ran his fingers through his hair: "What, are you trying to give in? Is your allergy cured?"

Zhou Jinlu curled his lips into a smile: "Perhaps I'll be lucky enough to meet a lady who isn't allergic?"

"Ha!" Xie Linyu scoffed. "Then I think you'll be dreaming even faster."

After saying that, he turned and went downstairs.

At that moment, Lu Yao saw someone approaching them, clearly heading towards Fu Ciyan. She said softly, "I'm going to the restroom."

Fu Ciyan nodded slightly and then followed Lu Yao.

Turning from the crowded banquet hall into the relatively quiet restroom, Lu Yao inexplicably breathed a sigh of relief.

She was indeed a bit dizzy; with so many people around, let alone socializing, just looking at them made her anxious. Clearly, not everyone can handle this kind of situation.

After quickly washing my hands and fixing my makeup, I came out and saw Xie Linyu standing there, not knowing who he was waiting for.

He intended to pretend he hadn't seen her and walk right past, but the other person suddenly spoke up: "Ms. Lu Yao, are you here to look for a new partner?"

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