Translated by Eve

　　Edited by Wuxian

　　Old Master Yun's birthday was nothing but a distinguished meeting for those belonging to the upper cla.s.s. Although the Yun Family started out in the underworld and were not innocent, as long as one had power and authority in this world, no one would dare haggle over the issue of your origins, ne? Even if quite a few 'aristocratic families', who liked to call themselves n.o.ble, inwardly looked down on the Yun Family's peasant origins, on the surface, they still had no choice but to adopt a deferential att.i.tude and did not dare to provoke the other's displeasure.

　　Therefore, Old Master Yun's birthday celebration was a day where all sorts of gentries from all walks of life congregated. First, they would congratulate Old Master Yun for his long life, thereby maintaining a good relations.h.i.+p with the Yun Family. Then, they would make connections, making acquaintances with people who had similar interests as them and therefore they could collaborate with.

　　There wasn't a description about this birthday banquet in the plot. After all, at this time, the male and female lead were still at each other's throats, and had yet to fall into mutual love. As an ordinary girl, naturally, the female lead would not partic.i.p.ate in this kind of high-end occasion. It's only next year, after the male lead and the female lead had gradually developed feelings for each other, will she then ride the male lead's west wind to become well-known at a banquet just like this one.

　　——Of course, showing her face in such an event only yielded in her getting slapped in the face by those high and mighty young ladies' ridicule. Afterwards, the male lead rushed in, angered on behalf of his beauty and slapped their faces in turn. This deepened the affection between the two of them.

　　This was a later matter. As for right now, Sui Yuan was carrying a birthday present that he had prepared with all his heart. He was also standing in front of a mirror, checking for the last time whether everything was ready.

　　The social rules of the upper-cla.s.s banquets were very strict. Even the slightest 'unconventionality' could perhaps provoke trouble. Even if Sui Yuan's current ident.i.ty was not low, he still needed to proceed with caution. Or, it was precisely because his ident.i.ty was high that he needed to pay attention.

　　"Young Master, Young Master Yue had arrived," A servant quietly walked to the entrance of his room and respectfully spoke in a low voice. Sui Yuan casually nodded and then personally carried the gift box in his hand downstairs.

　　Yue Minghe was sitting on the sofa, sipping tea. He wore a smile on his face, posture relaxed. When he heard the sound of footsteps, he raised his head to gaze at the staircase, a stunned look pa.s.sing through his eyes.

　　Sui Yuan wore a silver-grey suit that looked subtly lavish. Furthermore, his necktie and cuffs were ostentatiously detailed, reflecting his unique, playboy temperament. In his hands was a wooden box that was nearly a metre long. His other hand was carelessly running through his long hair.

　　"You're going to cause quite a few ladies at the banquet today to go crazy over you," Yue Minghe stood up, walking to stand before Sui Yuan with a smile. He reached out to give his good friend a hug.

　　"Hah! I thank you for your auspicious words, then," Sui Yuan slightly lifted an eyebrow, receiving his praise calmly. He was completely oblivious to how the eyes of Yue Minghe darkened upon hearing his response, as the latter's face was virtually sticking to his own cheeks.

　　Yue Minghe let go of Sui Yuan without delay and retreated to an appropriate distance between friends. He smiled as he walked out with Sui Yuan, "I'm just saying that, that's all. Old Master Yun's birthday banquet is not a place where you can casually pick up girls! Moreover, the girls who can make it there are not easy to deal with."

　　"OK, la. OK, la. I also have a sense of propriety!" Sui Yuan waved his hands rather helplessly, "I'm not as rude and impetuous as Ah Yi. Do you really think I'm the type to invite trouble?"

　　"En, Ah Ning has always been very dependable. Really lets people feel relieved," Yue Minghe smiled gently as he nodded in agreement. Immediately after, he abruptly lowered his voice, until it was nearly imperceptible, "However, sometimes I wish you weren't so dependable…."

　　"What do you wish?" Sui Yuan didn't hear it clearly and turned his head to look at him.

　　Yue Minghe shook his head and then quickened his pace as he walked towards the car. He opened the door for Sui Yuan.

　　Sui Yuan glanced at him, feeling quite astounded. He did not think too much of it, however, and directly bent down and got into the car. Meanwhile, Yue Minghe headed to the other side and indicated for the chauffeur to start the car after he settled into his spot.

　　As the only third generation progeny of the Yun Family, Yun Yi naturally had to head over to the Yun ancestral home early to receive guests. Meanwhile, Sui Yuan and Yue Minghe headed there together on behalf of their respective families. The two people exchanged casually exchanged information pertaining to the guest list of this time's banquet and also compared their gifts that they had prepared. Very soon, they had arrived at the Yun Family's ancestral home.

　　As soon as they got out of the car, the two of them saw Yun Yi standing at the main gate conversing with the guests. Although he seemed rather refined and courteous, anyone who was familiar with him could see that underneath that courteous face was a bubbling violence and impatience. That was, until he caught sight of his two good friends. Only then did Yun Yi reveal a true, happy expression. He sighed a breath of relief and then bid farewell to the person before him. Soon after, he quickly headed towards the two people.

　　Sui Yuan raised a hand to beat Yun Yi on the shoulder with his fist, wearing a wicked smiled, "Enough! Don't put on such a sour expression. You're only inconvenienced once a year. Just bear with it!"

　　"I'm bearing with it, ah! I've been bearing with it all this time! Otherwise, I would have long since fallen out with them!" Yun Yi pulled at his hair, feeling jittery. He forcibly messed up his hairstyle that had been rigidly set into place with hair gel.

　　Sui Yuan turned his head away, feeling like it was too pitiful to behold. Meanwhile, Yue Minghe pursed his lips into a smile, reminding Yun Yi to be mindful of his image.

　　While Yun Yi was complaining about his bitter experience to his good friends, a lovable voice that held a barely concealed arrogance suddenly came from behind him, " Yi gege!"

　　Yun Yi's expression stiffened. Before he could react, his right arm was s.n.a.t.c.hed by two soft and fair arms. Soon after, a curvy woman stuck close to him. Really unable to restrain himself, Yun Yi raised his head and rolled his eyes. Meanwhile, Sui Yuan and Yun Yi laughed as they greeted her, "Xin Xin, it's been a while."