The King of Curses

Chapter 192: Gorgeous Beauty
That afternoon, Cen Dongsheng received a message from his apprentice saying that he had met An Zhizhen.

I have to admit that when the man first saw the news, his heart was shaken for a moment.

Although he thought nothing would happen. Not to mention Sister Zhizhen, Yutang's personality was not the type to take the initiative to conflict with others...

But there is still some anxiety that is inevitable.

Fortunately, judging from subsequent information, the two did not have any conflicts. Instead, they "had a very pleasant conversation" and had a good impression of each other.

Song Yutang: "Miss An has arranged a test and special training plan. I plan to try it out in the next few days to see the effect. If Master has other arrangements, I will come here immediately."

"It's okay. I'm currently handling the Jiang family's affairs for Yun Mei. Just leave it to the two of us."

Cen Dongsheng, who was leaning against the door of the SUV, put one hand in his pocket, edited a text message and sent it. As soon as he put down the phone, he heard a female voice behind him.

"Teacher, I'm sorry to have kept you waiting for so long."

He turned his head and saw Jiang Yunmei, dressed in gorgeous attire, walking towards him gracefully.

On an autumn night, the breeze was blowing and a bit cool. On the roadside shaded by trees, the street lamps with brass lampshades emitted a hazy and warm yellow halo, outlining a beautiful scenery:
The perfectly cut evening gown outlines the girl's slender and curvaceous figure. The dress is made of dark blue satin, with a close-fitting design on the upper body with intricate embroidery, and a V-shaped neckline that is just right, showing off her elegant neck line and snow-white skin without being too revealing.

Her makeup is delicate but not overly gaudy. The elegant foundation sets off her fair and flawless skin. The slightly upturned eyeliner outlines a pair of lively eyes. Her pair of painted red lips appear particularly bright under the dim light, adding a touch of brightness to the overall makeup.

Her brown hair was cleverly tied into a bun, with only a strand of curls falling on her shoulders, revealing her elegant temperament; her slender hands carried a handbag, and her posture was graceful and perfect.

Cen Dongsheng admired Jiang Yunmei's appearance with an eye that appreciated a beautiful scenery.

After dressing up carefully, the girl turned back into the delicate girl he had first seen... no, it should be said that she was even more radiant and charming than when she was in college.

In fact, the gorgeous dress is very suitable for a young lady like Jiang Yunmei who comes from a wealthy family and has received training in dance or etiquette since childhood, just like Sister Zhizhen.

It’s just that their temperaments are different. If the elder sister is a beautiful rose in full bloom, Yunmei is an elegant orchid.

"How does it feel?"

Jiang Yunmei felt a little shy under Cen Dongsheng's burning gaze, but she did not show it at all on the surface. She controlled her expression very well, with a confident smile on her lips. She even reached out to lift the hem of her skirt and turned around lightly on the spot so that the man could see her whole body clearly.

The hem of the dress naturally hangs down from the waist, gradually expanding to form a graceful arc. The layers of gauze and thin silk sway slightly with her steps, like gentle waves surging on the sea; the hem of the skirt is also decorated with delicate lace, and at the bottom, like a flower, there is a pair of small and exquisite high heels.

"very beautiful."

Cen Dongsheng exclaimed in admiration.

"Thank you."

The smile on the girl's cheeks deepened a little, and she nodded her chin modestly.

For Jiang Yunmei, this was not the first or second time she had attended a banquet. After all, the Jiang family was a large family with frequent guests and many members.
Until she was a few years older and started living independently, she never participated in the large banquets held by the family to entertain outside guests...

Having said that, she hasn't forgotten how to dress herself.

Jiang Yunmei still remembers that when she was a high school student, she could attract everyone's attention every time she appeared at a party.

It is impossible for her not to feel a little proud of this popular situation; but compared to indulging in the pride of her eye-catching beauty, Jiang Yunmei would rather live cautiously.

She has always been worried that this unprotected charm would attract covetousness, so after entering college, Jiang Yunmei would politely decline every invitation she received.

But... today is different.

With Cen Dongsheng by her side, Jiang Yunmei can dress up as best as she can and try to bring out her charm to the fullest.

When Jiang Yunmei was looking in the mirror just now—although saying this makes her seem narcissistic—she almost became mesmerized by her own face;

Judging from Cen Dongsheng's reaction, the effect is indeed satisfactory.

"It seems that my hard work in dressing up has not been in vain."

Jiang Yunmei said softly, she straightened her back and maintained a charming smile; her elegant posture was completely different from the image of a homebody who had no image yesterday while lying on the pillow eating potato chips and playing games. It was as if she had switched her personality.

"Yes... But, as the saying goes, 'Beauty is hard to give up', some people look beautiful no matter how they dress."

Cen Dongsheng said with a smile, his tone was somewhat teasing,

"Just like how you looked completely relaxed at home yesterday, you were actually adorable in a different way."

"……Hate."

A blush instantly appeared on the girl's noble face, and she bit her teeth lightly, almost breaking it.

"Now, let's not talk about this now..."

"Row."

There was not much time left before the banquet started, so Cen Dongsheng did not continue to tease her and sent out an invitation:
"let's go?"

"Ah."

The man opened the side door for the girl. Jiang Yunmei lifted her skirt and sat in the passenger seat.

……

Cen Dongsheng started the engine and the SUV drove towards the destination.

After a while, he heard the girl next to him whisper:
"Thank you."

"Thank you for what?"

"My parents' matter... I just called and I know you have taken care of it for me."

"I've said it before, we are partners, there's no need to be polite to each other."

"Ah."

The silence between the two lasted for a while, and this time it was Cen Dongsheng who broke the silence first.

"What about the Jiang family?"

"I have already told them that your current identity is a 'second-class curse master' whom I accidentally discovered and got to know in school."

Cen Dongsheng nodded.

"That's good."

When the Jiang family attends banquets, they often introduce the spell-casters they have made friends with to the family. This is a custom that has gradually formed after being promoted.

This practice allows Cen Dongsheng to become an invited guest naturally, and the Jiang family will not refuse the joining of a spell-binding master.

As for how to set the specific identity, the result of his discussion with Jiang Yunmei was; if the guest was of grade C or D, it would not be easy to touch the secrets within the family, but if the one who came was a grade A spell-binding master, then it would be the turn of the Jiang family to doubt whether it was true or false, or whether he had other purposes.

The Jiang family members simply didn't dare to come into contact with a strong person of this level. A top-grade spell master was enough to easily destroy them dozens of times.

Class B are the right guests, whom they must spend a lot of time and effort to win over.

"I heard that the family has currently recruited several second-class curse masters, and they will all appear at this banquet." "Oh, that's pretty impressive."

In his previous life, he was a B-class master, which could be considered the backbone of the society of curse-binding masters; in this era, he is undoubtedly a master.

"...In my opinion, dealing with a spell-binding master who is stronger than you is like trying to get the skin of a tiger."

Jiang Yunmei sighed softly.

After that, the two did not communicate again. The car was silent, she held her chin with one hand, looking out the window at the night view of the city passing by.

One time when waiting for the traffic light, Cen Dongsheng occasionally glanced at Jiang Yunmei in the passenger seat, and when he happened to land on her thigh, he was immediately attracted:
The hem of the dress fell down due to gravity, and the gap showed a touch of eye-catching snow. The car seat could hardly fit the pair of long legs in high heels, so they could only be crossed together. This posture reminded him of the mermaid in the fairy tale...

The young man felt that his thoughts were a little dirty, and he had to force himself to look away, but in the end his eyes fell back on the girl's face.

The neon lights on the street swept past, and the flickering light and shadow flowed on her cheeks like ripples, revealing a hint of melancholy.

She is deep in thought.

What on earth is she thinking about?

"……teacher?"

Noticing someone's gaze, Jiang Yunmei turned her head with some confusion.

"nothing."

He turned his gaze back to the car window in front of him.

"Oh..." The girl adjusted her sitting position slightly so that the hem of her skirt covered her thigh skin. "Come to think of it, I thought Yutang would come with us this time."

"She's in special training."

Cen Dongsheng replied.

"I introduced her to a laboratory that specializes in measuring the level and output of spellcasters. The people there will also help develop special training plans based on the results."

"Special training?"

"Do you want to go? Actually, I participated in the framework design of this part, so you don't have to worry about the effect."

"Eh? Is the teacher also a scholar... so impressive."

"I just shared my experience with those scientists."

The so-called special training was actually the prototype of the future "No. 555", a comprehensive training program for novices that was summarized after years of research on the group of curse masters...

Song Yutang is probably one of the first spell-binding masters in the world to benefit from the results of this theory.

This plan will continue to be revised and completed in the future, and condensed into a course that can allow new Curse Masters to grow rapidly within three months. Every new member of the Ruling Bureau will participate in special training, greatly reducing their death rate during mission execution.

It is precisely because of this experience that Cen Dongsheng can provide researchers with a considerable amount of insightful advice. After all, he has personally experienced the perfect version of the future.

"Somewhat interested." Jiang Yunmei thought for a moment and replied, "But let's wait until things are over at my place."

……

The off-road vehicle drove through the city in the night.

After turning a corner, the destination came into their sight.

This is a luxurious mansion located on the edge of a bustling city, far away from the hustle and bustle.

The mansion is surrounded by a tall wall, inside the fence are neatly trimmed hedges, marble pillars are erected at the entrance, and two wrought iron doors inlaid with delicate reliefs flicker dimly in the night.

"Here we are."

Jiang Yunmei said.

"Here is..."

"Yes, it's the Jiang family mansion. It's where the Jiang family gathers during festivals."

……

After handing the invitation to the guard, the iron gate slowly opened.

A flat and open central road leads directly to the entrance of the mansion, with flower beds, fountains, and cobblestone roads on the side.

Cen Dongsheng parked the car. Before this, dozens of luxury cars and sports cars had been parked on this open space.

He held Jiang Yunmei's hand to prevent her from falling, and walked towards the mansion under the guidance of the doorman.

The bright lights in the house were reflected on the glass, as bright as a blazing bonfire in the night.

The door opened and the two stepped in. They heard the background music flowing slowly, the scent of lingerie in the hall, and waiters walking around.

The crystal chandelier hangs from the center of the ceiling, like a dazzling galaxy, illuminating the entire hall. It emits a warm and soft light, and the surrounding walls are hung with paintings and photo frames;
The floor was covered with thick Persian carpets, with intricate patterns and bright colors interwoven together. In the center of the hall, a long dining table was filled with a variety of delicacies, with gold-rimmed ceramic plates and silver tableware neatly arranged. There were also candlesticks at both ends of the table, with candle flames flickering in between.

It's like a "high society" scene that appears in a movie.

“It looks pretty good.”

Cen Dongsheng said in a low voice, with a hint of laughter in his tone.

"Yes. Although the Jiang family is not that wealthy, they still try to make it as grand as possible."

Jiang Yunmei said that the tone of her answer was as if she was discussing a group of people who had nothing to do with her.

"Understandable."

The Jiang family calls themselves "middlemen" and tries to make a profit from matchmaking, so naturally they have to make the guests feel that they have come to a high-end place.

……

The appearance of the two attracted the attention of quite a number of guests.

Needless to say, the beautiful woman who was dressed up and accompanying Cen Dongsheng attracted a lot of astonished glances as soon as she appeared on the stage; and today Cen Dongsheng changed into the well-tailored high-end suit that Sister Zhizhen had prepared for him before, which matched his tall and strong figure, and he was not inferior in momentum at all.

Many guests began to pay attention to them, and whispered to their companions in surprise, wanting to know the origins of this young couple.

Jiang Yunmei didn't care about the looks of these people. She looked around and soon found the place she should go:
On one side of the banquet hall, there is a small garden for guests to rest, which can be directly accessed through a glass door. The garden is full of various flowers. The breeze at night brings bursts of floral fragrance to the guests, and the lights are looming among the green leaves and flowers.

Several groups of comfortable sofas and chairs were arranged in the garden, providing a private space for some guests to have quiet chats. Several figures were already sitting there.

The girl patted her companion's arm gently, motioning the man to follow her.

Just then, a man in a casual suit came up to greet them with a smile on his face.

(End of this chapter)