wind in the dark night

Chapter 129 Encounter

Not all the people who participated in the dance were from the Police Department, but also some senior officers of the Kwantung Army.

There are also many celebrities from all walks of life.

Qi Yue was quite surprised to see Yi Tian Yuannan appearing at the ball. A mere second lieutenant officer would not be invited.

Shibuya Junichiro walked over slowly, and said in a low voice: "Keep an eye on Itahara-o, and pay attention to who he has contact with, especially the people from the police department!"

After saying this, he walked away.

Qi Yue understood that it should be specially arranged by Junichiro Shibuya for Idahara to attend the ball, in order to observe his every move.

The master of ceremonies signaled the band to pause.

Everyone's eyes were attracted.

Although the dance party is held at home, everything that should be provided is available, such as a small orchestra, lighting arrangement, bartender, master of ceremonies, and even waiters are specially hired from Madiel temporarily.

The breezy Bai Peicen looked around and said with a smile: "First of all, on behalf of the whole family, I welcome everyone. Today is my daughter's birthday. Originally, I don't agree with such extravagance. Children, I bought two new ones for my birthday. Clothes, it’s fine for family gatherings, but my wife loves her daughter very much. She said that a 20-year-old girl should show up in front of people and let everyone get to know each other. In addition, as we all know, I am somewhat fearful of guilt. I have no choice but to obey my wife's wishes..."

There was a burst of laughter at the scene.

Bai Peicen has only one daughter, and Mrs. Bai's land is becoming more and more barren.

In order to continue the incense of the Bai family, Bai Peicen secretly kept a foreign house. This matter is almost an open secret, only Mrs. Bai's mother and daughter are kept from it.

"Okay, Director Bai has finished his speech, now, let's move on to the important part! Let's invite the protagonist of tonight—our birthday star, Miss Xue'er!"

The master of ceremonies gestured to the band.

dong dong dong...

In the rapid drum beat.

The lights dimmed suddenly.

Under the beam of light from the spotlight, the graceful Bai Xue was dressed in a pink dress, holding Mrs. Bai's arm, and walked down the stairs slowly.

"Xue'er, you're like a big star now!"

Jing Shu said excitedly among the crowd.

Holding a bouquet of flowers, Yu Jincheng walked forward quickly: "Miss Xue'er, I wish you a happy life every year, and a bright future every year! Happy birthday!"

"Thank you."

Bai Xue took the flowers.

His eyes looked elsewhere.

At this time, the lights were turned on again, and the live band began to play. According to the scheduled procedure, Bai Xue, who was the birthday star, was going to dance for the first time.

"Miss Xueer, can I ask you to dance?"

Yu Jincheng was full of confidence.

In his opinion, his own conditions and the "sincerity" of real money can satisfy Bai Peicen and his wife, and it is no problem to impress Bai Xue's heart.

Mrs. Bai smiled happily: "Okay, okay, when she was studying, Xue'er joined the dance club, and she has to pass the No.1 school dance competition."

She said that because she didn't want her daughter to refuse.

Mrs. Bai is very satisfied with Director Yu.

"The first dance, I want to dance with the person who loves me the most."

Bai Xue said lightly.

Yu Jincheng was taken aback when he heard the words: "The person I love the most?"

Before that, he had inquired about it. Not long after Bai Xue returned from Japan, apart from a few close friends in her boudoir, there was no male friend around her.

Bai Xue stepped up to Bai Peicen, with a mischievous tone: "Excuse me, sir, are you the one who loves me the most in the world?"

Bai Peicen's eyes were full of doting: "The person who loves you the most in the world, I rank first, your mother ranks second, and as for your future husband, he can only rank third."

In the applause of everyone.

The father and daughter walked onto the dance floor hand in hand.

"Xue'er, are you happy today?"

Bai Peicen asked.

Bai Xue said, "Happy."

"But why can't I see the word happy on your face?"

Bai Peicen looked at his daughter.

Bai Xue smiled and said: "That's not easy, wait a while, let Jingshu write it for me."

Bai Peicen sighed: "Xue'er, if you're not happy, what's the point of having a birthday party if I worry about hard work?"

Bai Xue said, "Of course I'm happy. It's just that I don't like excitement that much."

Bai Peicen said: "That's good. Oh, by the way, yesterday afternoon, a man called you and said he was a classmate from the Reading Club, surnamed Yin. Xiaocui answered the phone and said you were not there, so the man called you Hang up. Xue'er, why have you never heard of a male classmate named Yin?"

Bai Xue said: "I know him from the reading club, I've only met him once or twice, so don't pay attention to him."

Bai Peicen smiled and said, "Did he fall in love with you?"

Bai Xue said angrily, "I've already told you to ignore him, so why mention him?"

"Okay, okay, don't mention it..."

Bai Peicen didn't take it seriously either.

For a girl in her prime, it is normal for a man to pursue her.

Bai Xue looked around aimlessly, looking at familiar or unfamiliar faces, unexpectedly, they happened to meet Qi Yue's eyes.

Qi Yue nodded slightly in greeting.

Bai Xue was so pleasantly surprised that she couldn't believe that life would be so wonderful that the person she misses actually came to her birthday party.

At the end of the song, Bai Xue looked around for Qi Yue.

There are too many guests, and I don't know where to go at this meeting.

Yu Jincheng walked over: "Next time, Yu Jincheng was a guest at the house last time. I had the honor to have a relationship with Miss Xueer. I will introduce myself again, hoping to deepen my impression in Miss Xueer's heart. I would also like to ask Miss Xueer to show her face. The second dance..."

"Sorry, excuse me."

Bai Xue hurried away.

In the corner, Qi Yue was holding a glass of champagne.

Coming closer, Bai Xue stopped and stood still.

"Miss Bai, hello."

Qi Yue said with a smile.

Bai Xue said: "Yesterday, thank you."

Qi Yue said: "It's nothing, it's just a little effort, but I still want to remind you - accidents are everywhere, so you must be careful in the future."

Bai Xue said: "I will, thank you for reminding me. I haven't asked your name yet..."

Jing Shu walked over quickly: "Xue'er, why are you hiding here? Auntie asked you to toast the guests, Mrs. Qianye Deputy Chief, and Director Liu..."

In the middle of speaking, she looked Qi Yue up and down: "You, you are not that..."

Qi Yue said politely: "I'm Qi Yue, Miss Jingshu, it's a pleasure to meet you."

Jing Shu was surprised: "How do you know my name?"

Qi Yue said: "Yesterday, I heard your companion call you, so I will remember it."

"So that's how it is..."

Jing Shu looked at Bai Xue, who was full of joy, and said with a smile: "Let me just say, today is your good day, you can get what you want, and whoever you want will show up!"

Bai Xue blushed: "What nonsense are you talking about?"

Jing Shu smiled and said, "Am I talking nonsense? You know me. By the way, Mr. Qi, why did you come to Xue'er's birthday party?"

Qi Yue said, "I came here in place of someone else."

Jing Shu whispered to Bai Xue, "Your wish has come true. It's really a chance encounter. Did you hear me? He wasn't invited. He came instead of someone else. That is to say, he shouldn't have appeared at the ball—an accidental meeting." Another coincidence, it's so romantic!"

Bai Xue's heart was beating wildly, and she didn't know what to say for a while.

Jingshu coughed exaggeratedly: "Excuse me, where is Mr. Qi?"

Qi Yue said: "The Special Affairs Section of the Police Department."

Bai Xue was stunned for a moment, and then said politely: "Mr. Qi, thank you for what happened yesterday, and I will definitely repay you. I have something to do, so excuse me."

(End of this chapter)