The Battle of Wen Ding (When the Peach Ripens) - Chapter Thirty: The Social Dance

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It's been almost two weeks since the two left. Tu Nan can occasionally contact Xue Yunyi, who replies to Tu Nan's WeChat messages during breaks in filming. Tu Nan recently took on a new project and is drawing so hard he's going bald. Xue Yunyi just started filming and is also very busy, so he hasn't been able to visit the set. Tu Nan is worried about getting stuck in traffic on his way to work, so he's too cowardly to drive and only dares to indulge himself occasionally.
Once Jin Yuan left, all contact was lost. When he was on a mission, he was completely cut off from the outside world, leaving only Sesame Paste behind, meowing day after day, reminding Tu Nan that Jin Yuan had been gone for a long time.
Sesame Paste might be a case of "when the cat's away, the dog reigns supreme." Since leaving Jin Yuan's side, it went from a listless look to a lively and energetic one, capable of anything from jumping on the bed to leaping off the frame. It's still just a kitten, only two months old, at its most mischievous age. Tu Nan once picked it up to take a look. "Hmm, male," she thought. "If it were a female, would it be less afraid of Jin Yuan?" Her mind wandered aimlessly. While petting Sesame Paste, she imagined what would happen if Jin Yuan revealed his true form—would she be able to pet the adult cat then?
Suddenly the doorbell rang, startling Sesame Paste so much that it bristled and jumped off Tu Nan's lap. Tu Nan peeked through the peephole and opened the door.
"Hello Ms. Tu, this is a SF Express package, please sign for it."
Tu Nan signed for the package with a puzzled look on his face, promising to give it a five-star review, and then carried the huge cardboard box into the house.
After opening the outer packaging, a very high-end-looking cardboard box was revealed. Tu Nan vaguely felt that she had seen this method somewhere before, so she opened the box. Sure enough, there was a card inside with the words "..." written on it.
Miss Tu
The night before the full moon
Genting Hotel
Masquerade
I'm waiting for you
The signature is Xiao Jue
Tu Nan stared at the few lines of calligraphy, so elegant and refined, thinking, "Grandpa wasn't lying; people with good handwriting are usually good people, right?" But what was this masquerade ball all about? Puzzled, she unwrapped the foam packaging and was nearly blinded by what was inside.
The white foam packaging was shaped like a heart, and nestled within it, a dazzling blue-purple gradient dance dress appeared before one's eyes. The dress featured a halter-neck V-neck, both sexy and playful. The gradient transitioned from royal blue at the bodice to a light purple at the hem. A layer of sheer tulle covered the silk-textured skirt, studded with countless rhinestones that stretched like a galaxy to the hem. The scattered rhinestones on the skirt created a flowing, beautiful curve.
What is this? Cinderella's dress?!
"Could this be a real diamond?" Tu Nan wondered, her hands trembling. However, the dress wasn't the only thing in the box. A pair of transparent, pointed-toe high heels were hidden in a large tuft of feathers at the bottom corner. The shoes were clearly not made of real crystal, but their texture was incredibly luxurious. Under the light, different angles revealed different light refractions, making them look just like real crystal shoes.
Tu Nan: ...Does this guy really think I'm Cinderella? Wait, wasn't this supposed to be a masquerade ball? So... So she continued digging through the foam, and sure enough, she found a mask buried underneath. The mask matched the style of her shoes and dress perfectly, a cat-eye design inlaid with rhinestones. Tu Nan held it up to her face, and instantly transformed from a youthful and beautiful girl into a seductive and sexy one...
Tu Nan plopped down on the sofa, stunned. As she sat down, she flipped the card over and noticed a line of text written on the back:
Cinderella's dream is every girl's dream. Do you want to make it come true?
That was blatant temptation, wasn't it, Mr. Xiao? She hesitated for a long time, not daring to call Xiao Jue. Anyway, his true colors would eventually come out; she wanted to see what Mr. Xiao was really up to.
The next day, when Tu Nan arrived at the company, he found everyone buzzing with excitement about Dingyun Group's social party. Apparently, President Xiao had gone all out to reward employees and clients, with a massive lavish event—the entire Genting Hotel had been cleared out just for this one night's ball. Besides subsidiaries like Dingyun Real Estate, Dingyun Technology, and Genting Hotel, design firms, engineering companies, and other long-term partners were also invited.
Tu Nan then realized that this wasn't some kind of conspiracy by President Xiao; it was probably an open scheme. She had no choice but to go. For a moment, Tu Nan had wondered if President Xiao had gone to such lengths simply to invite her alone. However, she quickly dismissed this wild fantasy.
After get off work, all the female colleagues went on a shopping spree, wanting to buy dresses and shoes. Tu Nan, dragged along by Chen Shanshan from the same group, was too embarrassed to tell her that she had already received her "Cinderella outfit," so she had no choice but to go with them.
Since it was a social gathering, the girls all wanted to show their best side, hoping to find a suitable match and perhaps even start a few relationships. So, they went to a famous high-end department store in the city to buy evening gowns. Accompanying women shopping is tiring and painful. Tu Nan, carrying three large bags, was exhausted and panting, his legs numb from walking. For a moment, he seemed to understand the feelings of his male friends accompanying their girlfriends shopping.
As she rounded a corner, Tu Nan suddenly spotted a familiar figure. A single glance at that statuesque profile was enough for her to recognize Xiao Jue. Xiao Jue seemed to have a particular fondness for black; he always appeared in a pure black suit. Perhaps due to his race, his legs were exceptionally long, each stride taking the equivalent of a normal person's one and a half steps. The woman clinging to his arm had to jog to keep up. Even in winter, she wore stockings, her legs perfectly proportioned, and her slender waist made her look incredibly beautiful and alluring. Tu Nan silently compared Xiao Jue's legs to the woman's, thinking they were quite a good match.
Perhaps it was because she had been staring at the other person for too long, or perhaps it was some kind of inexplicable intuition, but Xiao Yu turned around and immediately saw a pretty and delicate young woman carrying a bag that seemed disproportionately large for her size, looking at them with an expression that seemed to convey a lot of information.
130 thoughts raced through Xiao Yu's mind in a flash. Then, her over 1000-year history of love, which had allowed her to roam freely between the human and demon realms without ever being defeated, gave her an unparalleled sixth sense. Suddenly, she used all her strength to slap Xiao Jue on the back, calling out as she did so, "Cousin!"
Even with Xiao Jue's cultivation level, this blow nearly sent his lungs flying. He turned around and stared at Xiao Yu in disbelief, wondering why he had been ambushed. The next moment, out of the corner of his eye, he saw Tu Nan standing on the opposite side.
Xiao Jue frowned slightly. The department store was bustling with people and smelled of various things, and he couldn't immediately identify Tu Nan's scent. After news of his planned ball spread, Xiao Yu had been pestering him to come with her to buy a dress. If this was misunderstood, all the elaborate charade he had planned would be for nothing. So, expressionless, he brushed Xiao Yu's hand off his arm and strode towards Tu Nan.
Xiao Yu, who had clearly helped but was still disliked, was speechless. Then, with the mindset that life is a constant source of gossip, she followed after him with small steps. After all, her cousin's gossip was a rare sight, and if this seemingly pretty girl could really win over Xiao Da, the cunning and ruthless one, perhaps she could rid the people of a scourge?
Seeing Xiao Jue approach, Tu Nan stopped in her tracks. The moment she stopped, her three chattering female colleagues turned around, and all three were stunned, their mouths agape in an "O" shape, clearly shocked by Xiao Jue's looks and charisma.
Tu Nan glanced at her three colleagues, finding it somewhat comical. She smiled and began to introduce them: "This is President Xiao," then added, "President Xiao from Dingyun." She then turned to Xiao Jue, who had walked up to her: "President Xiao, these three are my colleagues, my seniors. This is Shanshan, Sister Yun, and Xiaoyue."
Xiao Jue condescended to nod slightly to the three of them: "Hello, I am Xiao Jue."
The three of them were quite surprised to hear this name. Last time Xiao Jue visited Yijing, only the higher-ups and Tu Nan had met him. Therefore, in the minds of everyone at Yijing, "President Xiao" was still a "handsome and wealthy eligible bachelor." They had no idea just how handsome he was.
The two young girls were stunned, but thankfully the older Sister Yun recovered and smiled, saying, "Thank you, Mr. Xiao, for hosting the ball. All my colleagues at the company are looking forward to it. That's why we've all come out to buy clothes. You've really gone to a lot of trouble, Mr. Xiao!"
Xiao Jue waved his hand, exuding an aura of a powerful figure, and casually uttered polite words: "Money is nothing, I just hope you all have fun. Everyone has worked hard all year, and I should be thanking you."
The three female colleagues were already blushing with excitement. Afraid that they would faint if this continued, Tu Nan had no choice but to interject, "What is President Xiao doing here?"
Xiao Jue then remembered Xiao Yu, whom he had abandoned. He calmly said, "This is my cousin. I brought her to buy clothes."
Then he glanced at the bag of clothes in Tu Nan's hand, narrowed his eyes, and exuded a dangerous aura: "Miss Tu, are you here to buy clothes too?"
Tu Nan didn't receive any warning, but she was honest: "No, I was helping them carry their bags."
Xiao Jue's eyes returned to normal, and he continued, "Miss Tu, please do me the honor of attending," deliberately emphasizing the word "please."
Tu Nan suddenly felt a gust of cold wind whistle past. She instinctively stood at attention, lowered her head, and said, "Okay! Don't worry."
Xiao Jue was satisfied then, nodded and left.
Xiao Yu looked at this one, then at that one, a look of interest on her face. She then gave Tu Nan an encouraging emoji. Tu Nan didn't receive it; he only thought that Ms. Xiao Yu had quite large and beautiful eyes.
She returned home, stared at the enormous cardboard box that occupied a quarter of the living room, rubbed her temples, and, steeling herself, thought, "Even if it's expensive, it's just a dress, right?" So she decided to try it on. And what a surprise! The dress fit her figure perfectly, as if it were tailor-made. She tried on the shoes, and sure enough, they fit just right. So, is Mr. Xiao's eye a ruler? I've never been naked in front of him before!
Regardless, she was definitely going to the ball, and since the dress fit perfectly, there was no need to buy another one, Tu Nan thought to herself. Actually, it was because she had spent the entire day shopping at high-end department stores and hadn't seen a better dress than this one. Tu Nan's eyes had become so discerning after seeing so many beautiful dresses that she felt the others paled in comparison. So, she decided to go all in – if you gave it to her, she'd wear it; who was afraid of who?
[Mini Theater]
Nan Nan: I'm not afraid of you!
Xiao Jue: Is that so?
Nan Nan: No... I wouldn't dare, Mr. Xiao, please have some tea.
Are you looking forward to it? The story of Cinderella and the prince.
Even in the toughest of times, life still needs fairy tales.

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