Third Master, please restrain yourself. Our marriage is a marriage of convenience.

Time quickly came to the day of the birthday banquet.

Shen Huaiyu hired a professional makeup team to do Pei Jinhe's makeup and styling.

As the makeup artist applied makeup to Pei Jinhe, she said enviously, "Madam, you are so beautiful."

"Look at Madam's skin, it's so tender you could squeeze water out of it."

"Her looks are just too stunning. She doesn't need much makeup at all. She can outshine a lot of people even without makeup."

"I really don't know how Madam got so beautiful. Look at her features, her skin, it's enough to make anyone envious."

Pei Jinhe's skin was delicate and smooth, and her features were so exquisite that there was no flaw in her appearance, so they had no use for her at all.

Shen Huaiyu was wearing a black and blue suit, and the tie around his neck was the one Pei Jinhe had given him.

The man's face was so handsome it was almost demonic, with striking features. His phoenix eyes were upturned and hooked, and the beauty mark under his eyes added to his allure.

Pei Jinhe came out of the dressing room.

Shen Huaiyu's pupils widened in surprise, a look of astonishment flashing in his eyes.

The girl wore an ice-blue long dress with a cinched waist that accentuated her slender waist, revealing her delicate collarbones and long, snow-white swan neck. Her exposed arms were as white as jade.

Her hair was casually draped over her shoulders, her features were exquisitely beautiful, and beneath her thick eyelashes were a pair of captivating, amorous peach blossom eyes, her lips were red and luscious.

Her skirt trailed behind her as she walked, making her look like an ice queen straight out of a fairy tale.

Pei Jinhe approached Shen Huaiyu and smiled, "Does it look good?"

"Beautiful." Shen Huaiyu opened the jewelry box in front of him. The light from above fell on the necklace, and the tiny diamonds reflected a dazzling light.

The necklace is adorned with high-quality sapphires and features sparkling snowflake patterns.

He took out the necklace: "It suits you very well, let me put it on for you."

"Okay, thank you." Pei Jinhe smiled.

Shen Huaiyu stood in front of her, the cold sandalwood scent emanating from him overwhelming her. His cool fingertips glided across the delicate skin of her neck, as if carrying an electric current, making her body tremble involuntarily.

Pei Jinhe blinked twice rapidly.

After putting on the necklace, Shen Huaiyu took a step back. The blue necklace around her neck made her skin look even whiter than snow.

It's quite suitable.

It seems he has a pretty good eye.

Shen Huaiyu picked up a blue handbag and asked, "Want to take this bag?"

The dress has no pockets, so you can use a bag to put your phone or other small items.

Pei Jinhe took the bag, opened it, and found it contained tissues, hair ties, and even lipstick and cushion foundation for touch-ups.

She raised the corners of her lips and smiled sweetly at Shen Huaiyu: "Shen Huaiyu, you are so thoughtful."

Even if you asked her to prepare, she might not be able to prepare this thoroughly.

The corners of Shen Huaiyu's mouth curled up slightly as he was praised.

I'm in a good mood today.

.....

The birthday banquet was held at the Qin family's old mansion. The Qin family was a prominent and wealthy family in the capital. The young master of the Qin family and Shen Huaiyu, the head of the Shen family, were close brothers who grew up together. Countless people went to great lengths to attend the Qin family patriarch's birthday banquet.

The manor was brightly lit, and waiters in uniform carried trays as they moved through the crowd.

Business tycoons, socialites, and wealthy wives gathered together, enjoying champagne and fine wine in a lively atmosphere.

The black Bentley came to a stop.

The maid standing at the door immediately stepped forward and opened the back door of the car.

After getting out of the car, Shen Huaiyu bent his left arm slightly and said in a low voice, "Take my arm."

Pei Jinhe was a little embarrassed: "Isn't this inappropriate?"

There are so many people inside.

Shen Huaiyu said calmly, "Since we're going to put on an act, we might as well go all the way."

Pei Jinhe's curled butterfly wings trembled slightly, and a hint of shyness appeared in her dark pupils as she reached out and took Shen Huaiyu's arm.

Shen Huaiyu looked at the arm draped over his arm, and his thin lips curled up almost imperceptibly.

He strode into the banquet hall with his long legs.

To match Pei Jinhe's pace, he deliberately slowed down.

The hall fell into a deathly silence when Shen Huaiyu and Pei Jinhe walked in.

One had fair skin and a pure, ethereal beauty; the other was strikingly beautiful and alluring.

Two completely opposite colors standing together create an indescribable harmony.

After a moment of silence, the entire room erupted in heated discussion.

"There's a woman next to Master Shen! Has the sun risen in the west?!"

"You really do see everything when you live long enough. Even Master Shen has a girlfriend?"

"Who is this girl? I've never seen her before?"

"Who knows? But most likely it was Third Master who brought them along for fun."

"..."

There's still some time before the birthday banquet starts, but quite a few people have already arrived, and some socialites and heiresses are staring intently at Pei Jinhe.

It's well known that Master Shen is famous in the industry for being aloof and indifferent to women. Over the years, he hasn't had a single female companion, let alone a woman.

Now, however, he's being seen with another woman on his arm at such an important occasion, which inevitably makes people wonder.

Is this aloof beauty about to fall from her pedestal?

For a moment, the way everyone looked at Pei Jinhe was a mixture of curiosity, jealousy, and envy...

Although it was Pei Jinhe's first time at such an event, she was not at all stage-frightened. Her every move was poised and graceful, and she was able to command the scene.

Qin Yuyang was dressed in a formal suit, and his usual carefree and casual attitude had been toned down considerably. When he saw Pei Jinhe and Shen Huaiyu, he pushed aside the people in front of him and strode over.

He said with a grin, "Third brother, sister-in-law, you've arrived! Please come in, my grandfather is waiting for you inside."

Shen Huaiyu said calmly, "This is a birthday gift for the old man."

The person behind him presented the birthday gift with both hands.

Qin Yuyang reached out and took it: "Then I'll thank Third Brother and Sister-in-law on behalf of Grandpa."

Liang Xuyan leaned closer and shamelessly said, "Sister-in-law, if you're treating Qin Yuyang to dinner, could you include me?"

Qin Yuyang had been bragging to him for a long time about Pei Jinhe inviting him to her home for dinner.

Adhering to the principle that "thick skin gets you food," Liang Xuyan decided to volunteer himself.

Pei Jinhe generously replied, "Sure, come over for dinner tomorrow."

Liang Xuyan smiled broadly: "Okay, thank you, sister-in-law."

Qin Yuyang rolled his eyes speechlessly: "Liang Xuyan, you're really shameless."

Liang Xuyan said with righteous indignation, "If you had any shame, would you be able to eat your sister-in-law's cooking?"

Shen Huaiyu's lips curled up coldly.

Even if you're shameless, you won't get any.

Want to eat his wife's cooking? Dream on.

"Jinhe, over here." Shen Hanyin waved to Pei Jinhe when she saw her.

Shen Huaiyu looked at her gently and said, "Go find your sister to play with first. Remember to call me if you need anything."

Pei Jinhe felt a warmth in her heart and nodded obediently, "I understand."

Is Shen Huaiyu treating her like a child?

However, this feeling seems quite nice.