CHAPTER 199: CHAPTER 199: WALKING FORWARD WITH HER

Bian Yue knew that if she really wanted to reach his side by herself, there was still a long way to go.

Today’s birthday party, having so many people show up, was entirely because of Shen Jinci’s face.

The name Bian Yue did not carry enough weight.

These business magnates, whom she usually found difficult to meet even once, were now all gathered around Shen Jinci, their faces showing more or less awe.

Shen Jinci didn’t even need to do anything; he merely stood there, attracting everyone like bees to honey.

Bian Yue was momentarily stunned, until Shen Zhaoli walked up to her.

"What are you staring at?"

"I’m looking at your brother."

After Bian Yue finished speaking, Shen Zhaoli’s face slightly reddened, "That rolled off your tongue quite smoothly."

"You just called me sister-in-law very smoothly, didn’t you?" Bian Yue smiled, "And you left your brother alone in there?"

"He doesn’t need my help. Shen Jinci is better at handling these situations than anyone else, he’s used to it," Shen Zhaoli paused, then said, "Do you want to go over?"

Bian Yue puzzled, "What?"

"Li Sihe is also here, just behind you. Shen Jinci knows he’s not in good health, and he’s informed all the guests in advance not to disturb him. But... you might want to see him?" Shen Zhaoli asked so.

Bian Yue momentarily lost her focus.

Once, Li Sihe had also organized a birthday party for her, but back then, it involved more of the Li Family people and Li Sihe’s friends, leaning more towards a family gathering.

Bian Yue was also happy then, but that kind of happiness, compared to the happiness Shen Jinci brings her now, was not the same.

Beside Shen Jinci, Bian Yue felt more at ease.

She could wholeheartedly, without any hesitation, trust that Shen Jinci would walk forward with her.

And with Li Sihe, the former Bian Yue was always afraid he would leave her behind.

Before Bian Yue could respond to Shen Zhaoli’s words, Xie Zhang had already walked over.

The last time the two met, it had not ended amicably. Xie Zha hesitated for a moment looking at Bian Yue’s back before calling her name cautiously: "Bian Yue..."

Bian Yue turned around, seeing Xie Zhang with a still calm expression, "Xie Zhang, long time no see."

"Bian Yue, happy birthday." Xie Zhang’s lips slightly tightened almost imperceptibly, he paused in his movements, then handed over a beautifully wrapped box to Bian Yue in a low voice, "I’ve prepared a birthday gift for you, I hope you like it."

The relationship between Bian Yue and Xie Zhang, after the incident involving An Jiayi, had become unusually subtle.

Undoubtedly, they were once very good friends, but the matter concerning An Jiayi also made Bian Yue realize that they were destined to walk on different paths.

Bian Yue looked down, at the gift Xie Zhang was handing over, hesitated momentarily, then accepted it: "Thank you."

"Bian Yue, Li Sihe also prepared a gift for you, he knew you might not want to see him, he asked me to give it to you," Xie Zhang said, handing over a white box to Bian Yue.

Bian Yue did not immediately take it, her gaze shifted past Xie Zhang where, Li Sihe was standing with his back to her.

Bian Yue took the box from Xie Zhang’s hand and walked towards Li Sihe.

Li Sihe felt like it was an illusion when he saw Bian Yue standing in front of him.

She shouldn’t have come.

Li Sihe thought, the tension between them was even more strained than between Xie Zhang and Bian Yue.

But Bian Yue still came over.

In her hands were two gifts, neatly stacked, carried to him with her makeup delicate and beautiful, her eyes twinkling like stars.

She said, "Li Sihe, thank you for your birthday gift, thank you for coming."

Li Sihe, upon entering the banquet hall, was already prepared to be ignored by Bian Yue.

He just thought that his presence, in any case, would be a boost for Bian Yue.

Shen Jinci’s intentions, Li Sihe had guessed.

But Bian Yue really walked up to him.

Her eyes were firm and clear, and looking at him, she said thank you.

Li Sihe’s maintained calm facade showed signs of breaking as he smiled warmly and gently said, "No need to thank me, today is your birthday, all you need is to be happy, Yueyue, I hope you can be happy."

Bian Yue then turned to him, showing a sweet smile, she said, "Li Sihe, I know you came today to help me, let’s put aside grievances for today, I want you to be happy too."

Li Sihe’s throat churned, staring into Bian Yue’s clear eyes, he was silent for a long time, and then whispered, "Okay."

Just then Shen Zhaoli approached, and Bian Yue asked him to arrange a quiet private room for Xie Zhang and Li Sihe; then, she turned and left.

Li Sihe stood on the spot, watching the departing figure of Bian Yue, his expression dazed.

Her skirt fluttered like a butterfly, stepping away lightly, leaving his world.

Shen Zhaoli noticed the pain on Li Sihe’s face, raised an eyebrow and smilingly said, "Mr. Li, come with me, I’ll arrange a room for you and Young Master Xie."

Li Sihe withdrew his gaze, smiled and said, "Thank you for the trouble."

The ship had slowly left the harbor, and the entire day and night would be spent sailing on the sea.

Bian Yue sat down on a sofa in the center of the hall, watching the two gift boxes placed beside her, picked up the one given by Li Sihe, intending to open it, when Wang Dan’an walked over.

Wang Dan’an’s smile was kind and easygoing, walking towards Bian Yue and smiling, "Mr. Shen’s place is really lively, I couldn’t get a word in, President Bian, today’s birthday party really made a splash."

Bian Yue, brought back by Wang Dan’an’s voice, put down the gift box, stood up smiling, "President Wang."

"Ah! President Bian, you are the birthday star today, no need to be so formal. I should be thanking President Bian, thanks to your blessing, I am attending a Lixing party for the first time."

Wang Dan’an said this with a deeper smile, "Previously, I was hesitant between Honey and Feng Cheng, but just now, seeing Mr. Li also here, I realized I was overthinking, President Bian’s relations with everyone are better than I imagined."

Bian Yue understood the deeper meaning in Wang Dan’an’s words, she smiled softly, "President Wang, I’m just a newcomer trying to make my mark in the film industry, I still have to rely on experienced people like you..."

"I dare not claim to be an expert, President Bian praises me too much," Wang Dan’an waved his hands continuously.

Bian Yue smiled, "Red Mountain Film and Television has stood strong in the industry for so many years, naturally, you are the expert among experts, President Wang need not be modest."

Wang Dan’an was pleased by Bian Yue’s words, the caution he had in front of Shen Jinci was now smoothed over, his laugh lines showing, he spoke out loud, "President Bian, you are too polite, why speak so formally between us? If Honey wants to develop, we at Red Mountain Film and Television of course wish for a win-win cooperation."

Bian Yue heard this, knowing that Wang Dan’an was now inclining towards her side, she smiled as she picked up a wine glass nearby, toasting to Wang Dan’an.