Chapter 1489: He Really Has Changed So Much

Yet Wang Sinian, acting as if nothing were the matter, said with calm composure: "Where I go is my freedom; what I say is my freedom."

"But discussing other people's private affairs is immoral!"

"But I am just an immoral person."

Wang Sinian was emboldened; he was clearly telling others that he was a rogue and that no one could do anything about him.

Xu Xiaoxiao was about to explode with anger!

But she also knew that just being angry could not solve the problem.

She had to find a way to strike back.

However... with Wang Sinian's brazen personality, what could he possibly fear?

Xu Xiaoxiao pursed her lips slightly, then looked Wang Sinian up and down while her mind raced.

This scrutiny was too oppressive, so Wang Sinian shifted his stance uncomfortably and asked: "Why are you looking at me like that?"

Xu Xiaoxiao did not speak; she glanced at him again, then walked past Wang Sinian.

Wang Sinian followed Xu Xiaoxiao's retreating figure with his gaze...

Then he muttered: "What is this woman trying to do?"

No one could answer Wang Sinian.

Wang Sinian could only stand where he was, completely bewildered.

His usually cynical face held a hint of confusion.

However, on Xu Xiaoxiao's side, she soon put this little episode to the back of her mind.

Her most important task now was to accompany Jiang Chenghao to face the weekend banquet together.

Since it was a banquet, one naturally had to dress a bit more formally.

Xu Xiaoxiao had considered whether to find a makeup artist to help her design a look.

But... the moment this thought popped up, Xu Xiaoxiao dismissed it herself.

She felt that she was not the protagonist of the event, and Jiang Chenghao was not looking for her, so spending so much effort would only make her seem like she was being overly sentimental.

Therefore, on the day of the banquet, Xu Xiaoxiao only wore a simple royal blue long dress, wore light makeup, and kept her hair lazy and casual.

Although she was not specially dressed up, this very casualness was extremely charming.

Unfortunately, neither Xu Xiaoxiao nor Jiang Chenghao noticed this charm.

Jiang Baobao, however, spotted Xu Xiaoxiao and immediately made her way through the crowd to find her.

After looking her up and down, she praised: "My god, is this really the Xu Xiaoxiao I know? She looks too good!"

Xu Xiaoxiao was a bit embarrassed by the compliment and said: "Clothes make the person, after all."

"That's true, but in your case, you are the one who completes this dress. Really, if anyone else wore it, it wouldn't have this effect!"

After the praise, Jiang Baobao's gaze fell on Jiang Chenghao.

This time, there was a hint of confusion on her face as she asked: "Why did you two come together?"

Regarding this, Xu Xiaoxiao gave an answer without even thinking: "Just catching a ride."

A ride?

This reason was really... a bit far-fetched.

But Jiang Baobao did not expose her, merely maintaining a polite, faint smile.

Today's banquet was organized by the Li Corporation, and Jiang Baobao had to greet others, so she did not continue chatting with Xu Xiaoxiao.

Xu Xiaoxiao's eyes immediately turned into searchlights, scanning the venue.

After spotting a certain figure, Xu Xiaoxiao whispered: "Xin'ai is over there!"

Upon hearing this, Jiang Chenghao's originally cold face immediately showed a trace of tension.

He followed the direction Xu Xiaoxiao indicated and looked up.

He truly saw Liu Xin'ai!

Because Jiang Chenghao had deliberately avoided meeting Liu Xin'ai, the two had not run into each other for some time.

Looking at her from afar, Jiang Chenghao only felt a warm current flow through his heart.

And seeing Jiang Chenghao staring fixedly at someone else... Xu Xiaoxiao lowered her eyes.

In the depths of her eyes was a bitterness no one could understand.

On the other side, Liu Xin'ai was standing beside Qin Yiyan.

These two were like a match made in heaven, both seeming to glow.

There was a faint smile on Liu Xin'ai's face, and her whole being radiated the scent of happiness.

She was truly doing well.

Jiang Chenghao watched deeply, then reluctantly withdrew his gaze, and then...

He stood with his back to Liu Xin'ai.

Xu Xiaoxiao was stunned by his action and asked: "Not going to say hello?"

Jiang Chenghao shook his head gently.

"Why?"

"I don't want to disturb Xin'ai."

"Come on, Xin'ai has already let go. If you chat with her like a normal friend, she will actually feel more relaxed!"

"But I'm worried... that I will behave terribly."

"Then we'll go back and keep practicing! Every meeting is a chance to test the results of your practice; you have to seize it!"

Xu Xiaoxiao looked at Jiang Chenghao with anticipation, hoping he would be a little braver.

However, Jiang Chenghao did not speak, nor did he take any action.

Finally, Xu Xiaoxiao could not help it and shouted in a low voice, "Don't be so cowardly, go quickly!!"

Not content with just speaking, Xu Xiaoxiao also gave Jiang Chenghao's shoulder a hard pat.

The blow she dealt was actually quite painful.

Jiang Chenghao's shoulder even swayed from the impact.

He looked at Xu Xiaoxiao helplessly and said, "Fine, I'll go, but don't hit people so hard in the future; it hurts me, and I imagine your hand must be red from hitting me too."

"Ah, are you in a lot of pain? Sorry."

Seeing that Xu Xiaoxiao had missed the point, Jiang Chenghao corrected her, "I was worried that your hand hurt."

After saying this, Jiang Chenghao shook his head slightly.

Then, he took a deep breath and walked straight toward Liu Xin'ai.

Xu Xiaoxiao stood where she was, secretly happy because of Jiang Chenghao's casual concern.

On the other side, Qin Yiyan was bringing Liu Xin'ai along to exchange pleasantries with a friend.

After the pleasantries, the friend turned and left, and Qin Yiyan happened to see Jiang Chenghao.

This made Qin Yiyan instinctively go on guard, and he even used his body to block Liu Xin'ai.

Liu Xin'ai originally did not understand why this guy had to squeeze in front of her.

Once she caught sight of Jiang Chenghao, she understood everything.

She really wanted to be able to chat with Jiang Chenghao for a few moments like old friends.

But Qin Yiyan firmly monopolized all of Liu Xin'ai's line of sight.

Liu Xin'ai felt helpless and could only pat Qin Yiyan once, while simultaneously giving him a warning look.

This warning was quite effective; even though Qin Yiyan was unwilling, he still took two steps back.

Jiang Chenghao was finally able to stand openly and honestly in front of Liu Xin'ai.

In truth, he was nervous.

Fortunately, he hid this nervousness deep down, then smiled and said to Liu Xin'ai, "How have you been lately?"

Before Liu Xin'ai could open her mouth, Qin Yiyan spoke first, "She is doing quite well."

Qin Yiyan's tone was full of overbearingness.

Liu Xin'ai knew that as long as this guy was still by her side, she and Jiang Chenghao would have no way to talk.

Therefore, she made a request to Qin Yiyan: "Let me and Jiang Chenghao talk alone for a while."

"No!"

Qin Yiyan refused without even thinking.

He could only allow Jiang Chenghao to speak a few simple words to Liu Xin'ai right under his nose.

Faced with his refusal, Liu Xin'ai did not speak either, but simply stared at him without blinking.