Of course, with her status as the top debutante of Licheng City back then, she never would have crossed paths with Chi Ye. She got to know him solely because he relentlessly pursued Lu Xiya. "Young Master Chi, you’ve arrived," Xia Mubai immediately greeted Sheng Qianchi, nodding politely toward Gu Jiayin, "Miss Gu, you look stunning tonight." Xia Mubai was someone Gu Jiayin also knew, a loyal follower who followed Chi Ye closely during his days of fighting for territories. Chi Ye slowly turned, facing Gu Jiayin, "Jiayin, it’s been a long time." His voice wasn’t as deep and melodious as Sheng Qianchi’s, but it was clean and pleasant, like a refreshing summer stream. However, it always carried his unique wickedness. Gu Jiayin couldn’t quite pin down her feelings toward Chi Ye; they weren’t good, but they weren’t utterly bad either. Though he relentlessly pursued Lu Xiya back then, disregarding their difference in status, he never actually harmed them. If she had to clarify her feelings, it would be a clean-cut line, dividing into distinct strangers. She didn’t rush to respond to Chi Ye but followed his gaze, discovering the uniqueness of the room’s design. One side facing the first-floor lobby was a glass wall, a special type where people inside could see out, but outsiders couldn’t see in. It turned out Chi Ye had been sitting here, watching Lu Xiya on the circular stage. The room’s decor wasn’t new, evidently aged, meaning this glass wall had been here for years. Gu Jiayin couldn’t help but mockingly smile, "Mr. Chi, have you not dropped your voyeuristic habits over the years?" Exposed secrets didn’t shame Chi Ye; her impression of him was never favorable. Back then, he often intruded on Lu Xiya’s privacy, to the extent that he still kept many covertly taken photos on his computer. Sheng Qianchi stayed silent throughout, pulling Gu Jiayin to sit on the sofa after a brief pause. Gu Jiayin was clearly displeased with Sheng Qianchi bringing her to see Chi Ye, trying several times to withdraw her hand and leave, but Sheng Qianchi held tight. Finally, she looked at him sarcastically, "Sheng Qianchi, which part of our contract states I should accompany you to see ruffians?" Sheng Qianchi was well accustomed to her quick temper, patiently saying, "Don’t fuss, Chi Ye is my only friend, naturally I want you to meet him." "Hah!" The sarcasm in Gu Jiayin’s eyes deepened, her words sharper, "Unexpectedly, Mr. Sheng, your taste is so low; you associate with a voyeur instead of elite company." She pulled hard on her hand, "Let go of me!" Her detestation of Chi Ye stemmed from the past, when Chi Ye had challenged Gu Yachen. At that time, Gu Yachen was a gentle, refined gentleman who wouldn’t fight. If Pei Nianchen hadn’t arrived in time, he’d surely have been beaten. Oddly enough, after that, Chi Ye never bothered Gu Yachen again but harbored animosity towards Pei Nianchen. Reflecting now, it was because Chi Ye realized Lu Xiya liked Pei Nianchen. Chi Ye smiled slightly at Gu Jiayin, his tone still lazy and calm, "Jiayin, you disliked me back then because you thought Xiya was your brother’s love interest. But now that your brother is gone, my pursuit of her doesn’t concern you, does it?" Gu Jiayin couldn’t bear anyone mentioning her brother. Gu Yachen was her deepest sorrow. Though he’s dead, being blatantly mentioned like that was intolerable to her. Anger surged unbidden, and she grabbed a wine glass from the table to throw at Chi Ye. Xia Mubai, as a loyal follower of Chi Ye, instinctively protected his master. Before the glass hit Chi Ye, he’d already caught it. Though he caught the glass, the wine inside still splashed onto Chi Ye, staining his white suit crimson. Being Sheng Qianchi’s woman, Xia Mubai dared not express any opinion, respectfully placing the glass down and wiping Chi Ye off with tissues, then stood silently by. Sheng Qianchi was indulgently allowing the woman limitless behavior; even if she tore Blue Night apart today, they wouldn’t dare speak. Chi Ye knew he shouldn’t have mentioned Gu Yachen, expressing faint apology, "Sorry." Follow current ɴᴏᴠᴇʟs on NoveI~Fire.net At this moment, Lu Xiya finished playing a piece, curtsied to the audience, and, holding her gown, headed backstage. Gu Jiayin looked to Sheng Qianchi, "I want to find Xiya." Sheng Qianchi nodded, "Alright, don’t leave Blue Night, I’ll call you when it’s time to go." Gu Jiayin spared no further glance at Chi Ye, stood up, and walked out. As she reached the door, Chi Ye’s voice sounded behind her, "She doesn’t know I’m here." They were all clever, and his words clearly meant he didn’t want Gu Jiayin to reveal his presence to Lu Xiya. Gu Jiayin had no intention of telling Lu Xiya, "Don’t worry; why would I mention someone she utterly despised and repulsed back then?" With that said, she pulled open the door and left without a backward glance. Sitting on the sofa, Chi Ye pursed his lips in silence, the previous swagger slowly subsiding into gloom, making him appear much lonelier. She detested him, found him repulsive? Yes, indeed, she had said that seeing him made her feel sick. Gu Jiayin was led by a waiter to find Lu Xiya, who had already changed out of her long gown worn during the performance into a regular dress. "Jiayin!" Lu Xiya cheerfully approached and took Gu Jiayin’s hand, "I have so much to tell you." "I know." Gu Jiayin knew Lu Xiya had many doubts about her and Sheng Qianchi, "Come on, let’s book a room to catch up." Xia Mubai had made arrangements long ago; Gu Jiayin was a VIP, so the waiter opened a luxurious suite for her. "Jiayin, are you really with Sheng Qianchi?" As soon as they entered the room, Lu Xiya eagerly asked. "Sort of, but also not sort of." Gu Jiayin never kept secrets from Lu Xiya; they shared everything but men, so she spilled everything about her and Sheng Qianchi. Lu Xiya frowned with distress, "Then Brother Nianchen..." "No matter what happens with Sheng Qianchi and me, Brother Nianchen and I are impossible," Gu Jiayin slowly raised her head, looking at Lu Xiya, her gaze sincere, "Xiya, now you can openly like him."