Transmigrated into the body of a villain, I became my sister's savior.

Chapter 210 Reunion

The Xia family's business is not entirely illegal.

Legitimate businesses managed by professional managers—hotels, shopping malls, restaurants…

These businesses were also impacted.

Because it involves the employment of many people, it must be handled with caution.

Therefore, Xia Tingwan, together with Ning Yi and Yu Jiuxiong, jointly hosted this banquet.

Ostensibly a three-way alliance, it's actually a reassurance to the market:

The Xia family has not yet fallen; the Ning and Yu families are also willing to put aside their disputes and cooperate with the Xia family.

Yu Jiuxiong, holding a glass of untouched red wine, said to Ning Yi, "You're overthinking it. I wouldn't dare to have any designs on Xia... no, I mean, the head of the Xia family now."

Ning Yi glanced at him sideways, a mischievous smile playing on his lips: "Oh, so the simp's changed his ways?"

Yu Jiuxiong said solemnly, "First of all, at the previous banquet, she agreed to transfer some of the Xia family's resources to the Yu family, which is why my family sent me here."

"It has absolutely nothing to do with licking."

"Secondly, I can't make decisions on matters at this level."

He glanced around and lowered his voice slightly: "Also, Xia Wenshan's death was suspicious, like this..."

Ning Yi interrupted him: "Strange? Wasn't it said that the bodyguard was drunk and drove the car into the lake?"

"Zhao Yuan himself certified it, how could it be fake?"

Yu Jiuxiong patted Ning Yi on the shoulder: "You underestimate Azure's AEB system."

"Even if his bodyguard was really drunk, it was impossible for him to fall into the lake."

Ning Yi asked in surprise, "You mean...?"

Yu Jiuxiong said, "It's just a guess. The Xia family was safe and sound until they brought back their three daughters."

"Of these three, who has that ability?"

Ning Yi murmured, "A prodigy who can learn something after reading a book only once, the one even President Lu admires..."

"Holy crap, this is a terrifying guess."

"Tell me, why did Xia Wenshan provoke her in the first place? Wouldn't it be better to make it up to this daughter instead...?"

Yu Jiuxiong said, "Keep your voice down... I didn't say anything."

Ning Yi then asked, "Then why did Zhao Yuan help her fabricate the evidence?"

Yu Jiuxiong said, "It's just to avoid trouble."

He glanced at his watch. "It's almost time. The guests have all arrived. Why isn't Xia here yet?"

Ning Yi said, "Go and urge them on."

Yu Jiuxiong said, "Let's go together. I'm a little scared to go alone."

Ning Yi sneered, "Coward."

Yu Jiuxiong said, "Then you go."

Ning Yi's face fell: "Stop messing around, let's go together."

Yu Jiuxiong chuckled twice, then sighed, "With the Xia family gone, our two families have finally made peace."

Ning Yi said, "I'm actually a little unaccustomed to not being your mortal enemy anymore."

Yu Jiuxiong thought for a moment, then gave a smug smile: "I get it, you just like hearing me scold you."

Ning Yi cursed, "You shameless bastard, get the hell out of here!"

Yu Jiuxiong rubbed his chin: "Hey, you know what, it just feels right this way."

Ning Yi cursed, "Yu Jiuxiong, are you crazy?!"

Yu Jiuxiong also cursed, "Are you a fish? You only have a seven-second memory. Call me Yu Qingzhu."

"Yu Jiuxiong..."

Yu Jiuxiong pinched the tendon on his arm: "Damn it, I'll teach you a lesson. I'll show you what the power of a bear is."

"Ouch, let go, let go, it hurts!"

As Ning Yi approached the dressing room, he rubbed his arms and suppressed his playful expression.

She raised her hand and gently knocked on the door: "Tingwan, are you ready? It's almost time."

Xia Tingwan opened her eyes and sat up from the chair.

She was so tired lately that she fell asleep in her chair.

She glanced at the time and said, "Wait for me for another ten minutes."

Ning Yi nodded: "Okay."

Xia Tingwan set a ten-minute alarm for herself.

I stretched my stiff neck, got up, walked to the window, and opened it.

The evening breeze wafted in, carrying the fragrance of flowers from the garden.

She took several deep breaths, but her restless heart just wouldn't calm down.

She sat back down at the vanity and looked at herself in the mirror.

Today she chose a champagne-colored dress, the satin shimmering under the lights.

The off-shoulder design perfectly showcases her fair shoulders and delicate collarbones.

Two thin shoulder straps hung on her shoulders, seemingly about to slip off at any moment, yet they steadily supported all the romantic moments.

Her skirt cascaded down from her waist, adorned with gold thread that shimmered with her movements.

She wore a diamond necklace around her neck, which sparkled under the lights.

The outer corner of the eye was subtly outlined with dark brown and light gold, creating an upward curve, like a peach blossom touched by a spring breeze.

The lip gloss is moist and pink.

Her fingers slowly traced a line across her lips.

If only he could see how beautiful I am.

Xia Tingwan suddenly smiled; this was probably what people often call self-pity.

Several bouquets of flowers were placed on the table.

Lilies, roses, baby's breath.

The flowers were inexpensive, but the vase was a plum vase from the Tang Dynasty.

Tang Dynasty style.

Song Shiyu.

How many young girls have sat in front of the mirror like her, applying makeup, gazing at their reflections with self-pity, their brows furrowed in vain?

Until the flowers in the vase slowly withered.

She still has a lot to do.

I wonder if she'll be able to return to the East Sea to see him before these flowers wither.

Xia Tingwan sighed regretfully, closed her eyes, and searched for those sweet memories of their entanglement.

With a creak, the door opened.

She didn't open her eyes, assuming it was the makeup artist returning: "The makeup is already done very well, no need to touch it up, you should go and rest."

"Wanwan, it's me."

A voice came from the doorway, piercing through this world and reaching her ears.

Xia Tingwan's fingers froze on the table.

I thought I was just hallucinating because I was too engrossed in reminiscing.

She took another deep breath and slowly opened her eyes.

There are two people in the makeup mirror.

One is her, and the other is him.

He stood at the door, dressed very formally in a suit and tie.

Her hair was disheveled by the wind, with a few stray strands falling across her brow.

She suddenly stood up, leaned on the dressing table, stared at her reflection in the mirror, and dared not turn around.

I didn't even notice when I put my hand on my hair.

She feared it was all a hallucination, and that everything would disappear after she turned around.

Lin Jianshen calmed his rapid breathing from running, strode forward, and moved her hand away from his hair with his left hand.

"Be careful not to pull your hair."

The touch on my wrist felt so real.

Warm, strong, and somewhat rough.

It's really him.

Xia Tingwan turned around and stared at him blankly.

The lights shone on the two people, and the champagne-colored dress and the black suit stood side by side in the mirror, like a carefully composed painting.

Xia Tingwan's eyes began to sting, and her voice trembled slightly: "Why are you here?"

Lin Jianshen reached into his pocket with his free right hand and placed something on his thumb.

The thing flew into the air, its edges trailing brilliant arcs of light.

When the object fell, he caught it with his right hand.

Xia Tingwan asked, "You flipped a coin once, so you decided to ignore the East China Sea matter and come to find me first?"

Lin Jianshen opened his palm.

That's not a coin.

It is a diamond ring.

"Wanwan, I've finally climbed out of the mud."

"This time, you don't need to come looking for me; I'll come looking for you."

"will you marry me?"

Tears streamed down her face.