String quartet was playing softly in the background. Servers, wearing white polo with a black vest on top, were carrying trays with glasses of champagne in them. The place was filled with known faces both in the business and entertainment industry. Some were standing in a group, chatting over glasses of their drinks.

On their way to the table reserved for them, Yong Liwei was approached by a few businessmen who knew him. Ever since they entered the place, it was as if he turned into a different person. He had a stern look on his face. He had an overwhelming presence around him. There was no warmth in his eyes, his voice cold as he talked to the men who were taking an opportunity to make a connection with him.

Lu Mengjie wasn't really the talkative type in gatherings such as this. For the past two years, she has been going around the world, filling her collection. Since she has been keeping a low profile, her face wasn't known in either the business world or the entertainment world. She was just like her mother who preferred working in the background. The wealth and glamour of the place were not a new thing for her. She, herself came from a very prestigious family already. Though rarely, the only events she attended were the occasions her family prepared, and whenever she did, it never failed to bore her.

The men who were talking with Yong Liwei would steal glances at his partner every now and then after she was introduced to them. It was obvious that they wanted to talk with her but with the ice sculptor beside her, they were not given that chance at all. Despite that, Lu Mengjie spent the next hour in the whirlwind of introductions. Events like these were meant for socializing and finding new business opportune. It was a good thing that she wasn't wearing high heels but comfy, elegant-looking flat shoes instead or else, she would have longed walked out of the place and went home even if Yong Liwei was her partner.

After finally finding an excuse, Yong Liwei dragged her to the dance floor. With the slow music playing in the background, he took her in his arms. Even though he was busy earlier with other people, he never failed to glance in her direction every now and then. "You're bored."

"I am. Plus tired." Her hands were on his shoulders as they began dancing. She gazed up at his charming face and pouted as she said, "next time, I'm going to decide where our date will be."

"Alright."

With his face close, she admired every inch of his artistic face. From his beautiful midnight eyes to his tall nose, lastly to deliciously looking lips. She couldn't hold back from licking her lower lip. She wanted to kiss him.

Yong Liwei's eyes darkened when he saw her lick her lip. Just like her, he was tempted to kiss her but he held back. He leaned and whispered with his deep, sensual voice, "Princess, please don't entice me like that. Do you want me to kiss you in front of everybody?"

"Will you?"

This time, a gentle smile was seen on his face. He bent his head down, placing his lips against her. It was just a soft peck but it was enough to send chaos inside her.

She giggled happily, "now it finally feels like we're on a date."

"Do you want to take a stroll in the garden?" He suggested.

She grinned happily. "I would love to. At least now, I will be able to have you to myself there."

After dancing to one song, they left the hall and headed to the garden. Lu Mengjie was finally able to relax upon breathing in the fresh air.

The night was chilly, making her shoulders shudder a bit when a cold breeze blew against them. Yong Liwei took off his coat and threw it over her shoulders before they walked hand in hand in the rose garden.

"Mengmeng?" A voice from her back was heard. It was so familiar that Lu Mengjie didn't have to guess to whom it belonged. She should have known better that he would be attending such an event. Just like Yong Liwei, he was just as busy as him, after all, they were business rivals.

She twirled gracefully to the man who called her by her nickname. The side of her lips curled up slightly as she greeted, "never thought our next meeting will be this fast, Gege."