Chapter 60:
Raindrops pattered down, wetting the road surface.
Not long after, a tall, familiar figure appeared in view.
A fine-quality white shirt clung to his upper body, its hem tucked into his trouser waist, long legs wrapped in straight trousers, with an excellent waist-to-leg ratio.
Spotted at a glance in the crowd.
He held an umbrella and walked over.
Meng Shuyou stepped forward, dodging under his umbrella, and looked up to ask, “Mister Pei, why are you here?”
Pei Yuzhou reached out to wrap his arm around her lower back, “Go change into a formal dress.”
Meng Shuyou’s eyes lit up slightly, “To attend the banquet?”
“Mm.”
Behind them, the bodyguard silently followed, the umbrella in his hand somewhat superfluous.
Meng Shuyou was taken to a haute couture formal dress shop for makeup and styling.
Pei Yuzhou waited for her in the resting area.
Meng Shuyou had good features; her facial ones needed little modification, her skin had no flaws, and makeup was the icing on the cake for her.
Her hair was braided and coiled up, fixed at the back of her head, revealing her slender swan neck and delicate collarbone.
She wore Chanel’s latest seasonal evening gown, which had just appeared on the Milan Fashion Show a few days ago.
One-shoulder short skirt, the upper body hand-sewn and inlaid with hundreds of rhinestones, hollowed out at the waist sides to expose a small patch of porcelain-white skin, the lower half spliced with fluffy feathers, layered.
Around her neck was a camellia necklace, and her earrings were studs from the same series.
Meng Shuyou walked out in high heels, “Mister Pei, I’m ready.”
Pei Yuzhou shifted his gaze from the financial magazine to her, his eyes darkening slightly.
The store manager couldn’t help but exclaim, “Mister and Miss look so well-matched today.”
Meng Shuyou noticed he had changed his tie to a champagne-colored subtle pattern, which matched her skirt well.
Pei Yuzhou stood up calmly, “Let’s go.”
Outside, the rain had just stopped, with puddles still on the ground.
Afraid of dirtying her shoes, Meng Shuyou walked carefully.
Seeing she hadn’t caught up, Pei Yuzhou paused his steps, seemingly annoyed by her slowness, walked back a couple of paces, wrapped one arm around her waist to lift her up, and strode across the puddle.
His fingertip touched the skin at her waist without barrier, hot and slightly scalding.
Meng Shuyou hooked her legs back, saying softly, “Thank you, Mister Pei.”
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At seven in the evening, the last ray of light on the horizon was swallowed by the night curtain.
The car drove into a European-style manor in the suburbs.
There were two security checkpoints in total, verifying guests’ identities.
The Ino family had a history of several hundred years, the first noble family of the 17th century, continued to this day.
The annual private banquet invited only celebrities and nobles, aimed at maintaining social relations and expanding business cooperation.
Luxury cars gathered in front of the castle, guests alighting one after another.
The surrounding lights were bright, like daylight.
Pei Yuzhou got out of the car first and reached out to help Meng Shuyou.
Attendants politely welcomed them, ushering the guests into the hall.
Middle Ages architecture, retaining its ancient style, with classical furniture, relief murals, and family crests on the walls coming into view.
The banquet hostess lifted her skirt hem and walked over with a beaming smile, “Kerwin, it’s truly an honor that you came.”
Pei Yuzhou’s lips curved slightly, “Madame Isha, you’re too polite.”
The noblewoman looked at the girl beside him, her gaze appraising, “And this beautiful miss is?”
Pei Yuzhou introduced, “Today’s companion, Elara.”
Meng Shuyou quickly greeted, “Hello, Madame Isha.”
“Hello.” It was Madame Isha’s first time seeing Kerwin bring a female companion to a banquet, so she couldn’t help but find it novel.
She had previously wondered if Kerwin didn’t like girls; now it seemed others simply didn’t catch his eye.
Pei Yuzhou said directly, “Elara is interested in those rare masterpieces in your collection. If convenient, could someone show her around?”
