CHAPTER 31: CHAPTER 31: BAI YUEGUANG’S SUBSTITUTE

"Wow! Jump together! Jump together!"

Led by Qi Yage, a few boys began to coax, and all the guests spontaneously made way, letting the two become the main focus of the banquet.

Even Grandma Shen, who was just nearby, moved aside, watching the two young people in front of her with satisfaction.

"Young people nowadays have so many tricks."

Grandma Shen smiled.

"That kid Shen Liao has always been meticulous, even I didn’t know about this segment, that rascal even hid it from me."

"The two kids are indeed a match, you’ll soon be able to hold your great-grandchild."

Enchanting and lively waltz music echoed throughout the banquet hall.

Shen Liao looked at Mu Chen’s shy smile and instantly understood why Shen An had not appeared.

All this was their independent arrangement.

Under the gaze from all sides, Shen Liao’s face grew uglier and uglier. Just then, he saw Shen An in the crowd, and next to Shen An, in an inconspicuous corner, that slender white silhouette.

It was Jiang Lai.

She stood among the crowd, watching him and another woman bathed in romantic music and light along with all the other guests.

At this moment, all the blood in his body reversed, the calmness and steadiness in his eyes instantly turned into panic and confusion.

When did she arrive?

Would she think that all this was arranged by him?

No, Mu Chen, Jiang Lai’s eyes have been watching Mu Chen!

For a moment, even the lights above seemed so dazzling, the crowd dimmed, Shen Liao couldn’t see Jiang Lai’s expression, but he could feel her despairing and desolate gaze.

"Turn on the lights."

Mu Chen was slightly stunned, her outreached hand stiffly paused in mid-air.

"Shen An, I told you to turn on the lights!!"

The man’s angry roar broke the ultimate romantic atmosphere, shattered the joy of all the guests ready to witness love, and more so broke Mu Chen’s proud and self-assured calmness.

Hiding in the crowd, Shen An shivered all over, instinctively groping to turn on the light.

At the moment the banquet hall brightened again, everyone looked surprised at the two protagonists in front of them.

Grandma Shen widened her eyes, clutching her cane tightly, a breath stuck in her chest that could neither go up nor down.

"Shen Liao!"

What is this rascal doing?

Why is he losing his temper in front of so many people?

Grandma Shen’s stern shout pulled Shen Liao’s rationality back.

He calmed down, clearly understanding that it was Grandma’s eightieth birthday, and even if he introduced Jiang Lai to Grandma at this time, Grandma couldn’t possibly give her face in front of so many people.

This would do no good for their future interactions.

After weighing things, Shen Liao politely apologized to all the guests.

"Sorry, perhaps there was an error with the lighting and music. Miss Mu and I have always been just friends, I hope everyone won’t misunderstand, so Miss Mu won’t blame me in the future."

In one simple sentence, he cleared his relationship with Mu Chen completely.

Anyone standing here is a smart person; they could tell at a glance that the current situation was of a one-sided affection, there must have been an error in the arrangement, and currently, this was the most elegant resolution.

Grandma Shen quickly responded, forced a smile.

"They’re all kids, bickering is a habit, come on everyone, don’t be shy, let’s all sit down."

——

The anticipated proposal session was unexpectedly ruined by Shen Liao.

The few people who planned all this from behind looked at each other, dumbfounded.

Especially Shen An, who was still in shock from being scared by Shen Liao’s gaze, it took several pats from Wang Nan Nan to bring him back to his senses.

"What does your brother mean? How can he embarrass Ms. Chenchen in front of so many people?"

Xiao Jun, with a cold face, had been staring at Shen Liao not far away, silently clenching his fists.

"Could he really have fallen for Jiang Lai?"

Li Yahan muttered under her breath, only to realize all eyes were on her.

"I, I was just speaking nonsense, otherwise why wouldn’t Shen Liao propose?"

Shen An rubbed his head, feeling more and more flustered as they argued noisily.

"Alright, alright! No one should mention this in front of Ms. Chenchen, and Li Yahan, could you stop talking nonsense? Jiang Lai just left in anger, did you see any reaction from my brother? He’s probably still mad at Ms. Chenchen, forget about them, I won’t meddle in this anymore."

Shen An wanted to run away, preferably go upstairs now to pack up and escape abroad to avoid the backlash.

Shen Liao was definitely angry, his big brother usually didn’t hold grievances against him, but once he got angry, no one could stop him.

After the banquet ended, Shen An packed his things, ready to slip away, and just as he stepped out, he saw Shen Liao standing at the door.

The man’s eyes were cold, his face frosty, his tight lips clearly showed he was on the verge of extreme anger.

Shen An’s calves started to shake.

Although Shen Liao was only four or five years older than him, Shen An had always feared him. Having lost his parents early, he barely remembered them; Shen Liao had always presented this cold demeanor since he was aware, always so steady and calm, supporting the entire Shen Family, so to Shen An, his big brother was like a father figure, just one finger of Shen Liao could easily squash him.

"Bro... haha, you’re still up this late..."

"Where’s Jiang Lai?"

Shen An was stunned, instinctively asking.

"Bro, you haven’t really fallen for Jiang Lai, have you?"

Shen Liao’s silence made his heart pound with fear, obviously, this was a silent affirmation.

His big brother was decisive, unwavering in whatever he did, and if he liked Jiang Lai, it would be problematic.

"Shen An, I’ll ask you one last time, where’s Jiang Lai?"

Shen An was about to cry.

"I, I don’t know, didn’t she return to the villa?"

Shen Liao stared at him, his black eyes were as cold as a deep pool, an oppressive chill surrounded him, Shen An felt like he could barely breathe under the pressure, forced to plead bitterly.

"Bro, I’m sorry bro, I thought you liked Ms. Chenchen, that’s why... that’s why I wanted Jiang Lai to give up on you, I didn’t expect, didn’t expect you would..."

That you would really like Jiang Lai!

Any man wouldn’t choose Jiang Lai, right?!

Turns out, Shen Liao isn’t normal, gets used to all the rich food and desires some plain dishes once in a while.

Of course, Shen An dared not speak his inner thoughts, he now understood that if he didn’t do something, he might be on a flight to South Africa tonight.

"Bro, I’ll go find her, I’ll go find her for you, alright? Give me a chance to redeem myself!"

"If I don’t see Jiang Lai by tomorrow morning, spend the rest of your life in South Africa."

After saying that, Shen Liao turned and left, his towering figure covered in a layer of coldness.

Shen An was left in tears.

I am your own brother!

For Jiang Lai, you’d ruin your own brother’s future!

Devil, truly a devil!