The Goddess is Sweet and Aloof
Chapter 1117 - 1113: Gathering

Chapter 1117: Chapter 1113: Gathering

"Is it the director of ’Illusion Kill’?" Si Limo, who paid close attention to her affairs, was somewhat familiar with Wei Yanyuan himself.

Qiao Xiaren nodded. "Wei Yanyuan has pretty good connections in the entertainment circle. Apparently, he invited several investors, directors, and a few big-name celebrities from the industry. A lot of journalists were also invited and are expected to attend tonight."

Qiao Xiaren was well aware that Wei Yanyuan was trying to build momentum for the upcoming movie. Two years ago, his film suffered a devastating failure at the awards show, losing to Huayi’s up-and-coming director. It must have been a bitter pill for him to swallow.

This time, with renewed determination, Wei Yanyuan seemed bent on reclaiming his honor.

"Such a boring dinner party—do we really need to go?" He thought they’d be better off doing something productive.

"Exactly because it’s boring, it makes me curious." Qiao Xiaren replied. "I heard there’s supposed to be some mysterious guest attending. I’m curious to know who they are."

"Well, since you want to go, of course accompanying my wife is the most important thing."

Qiao Xiaren chuckled briefly, then parted from him to walk around the car and climbed directly into the passenger seat.

Instead of heading straight back to the Qiao Family, they visited a Western restaurant. Qiao Xiaren was somewhat surprised when she walked in—it was rare to see Gu Ming and the others gathered there.

It seemed like the restaurant had been entirely booked.

On the ground floor, apart from them, there were only two uniformed waiters. In the front, a young and handsome man was playing the violin, and the clear, melodious music reverberated throughout the room.

The atmosphere was elegant, understated, and luxuriously refined.

Gu Ming, ever the model of a twenty-four-hour perfect husband, was helping Pei Ningxuan cut her steak, pouring her a drink, and wiping her mouth with a napkin—a performance that gave everyone present goosebumps.

Really? Rubbing their lack of relationships in their faces?

"Sis!" Yeqian, sitting by the window, waved at her energetically. "Over here, come sit!"

Qiao Xiaren smiled faintly and walked over, ruffling his hair. "Why are you still monkeying around like a little rascal?"

"Sis, tell me—are you secretly fed up with me?" Yeqian’s face instantly changed, looking like an innocent little devil while feigning pitifulness as if accusing her of mistreatment.

Qiao Xiaren saw through his act immediately and pinched his cheek. "Quit pretending to be pitiful. Sit down and eat properly."

Pei Ningxuan, ever straightforward, quickly chimed in, "Xiaren, how can you treat your brother like this? Always bullying him."

Qiao Xiaren: "..."

Another woman completely duped by Yeqian’s angelic facade?

Si Limo showed no interest in Yeqian’s antics. He continued to elegantly eat his steak and occasionally fed bites of it to Qiao Xiaren. She accepted it casually, showing no hesitation whatsoever.

Great—another couple flaunting their affection.

Lu Qian and Yeqian exchanged glances, feeling like this display was becoming more and more of an eyesore.

Shangguan Ye, seeing Qiao Xiaren and Si Limo sit down, broke into his signature irritating grin. "Xiaren, how does it feel to fight a princess over a boyfriend?"

His schadenfreude was palpable, but Qiao Xiaren lifted her gaze slightly and shot him a look, replying coolly, "He was mine to begin with—why would I need to fight for what’s already mine?"

Then she flashed him a half-smile. "Shangguan Ye, you really haven’t changed. You still say things that make people want to punch you."

It seemed like he was being disdained again. Shangguan Ye glanced around at the judging looks aimed his way, then silently rubbed his nose and pitied himself.

"Honestly, that Carly is shameless. Even after being clearly rejected time and time again, she still insists on throwing herself at him. If it were me, I’d tear that face of hers apart." Pei Ningxuan remarked bluntly. "Xiaren, go ahead and confront her. The Four Great Families have never backed down from anyone—what is she but a title-holding princess?"