"We are all humans with flaws. Any human who claims that he/she is flawless then, that person is the biggest liar of all. I have my flaws and so does Feng so, I see nothing wrong with me wanting to spend the rest of my life with him," Yang Zi said, wriggling her wrist out of her firm grip.

"And one more thing Zhao Liying, despite all his flaws, he is the perfect man for me," Yang Zi said proudly before she turned to leave, but before she could walk far away, Zhao Liying turned and blocked her path.

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"Yang Zi, you are making a big mistake by choosing to stay with him. I will make sure you regret this decision you made today," Zhao Liying threatened.

"Don't you dare threaten me, Ok? You just know me as Yang Zi, but you don't know what I am capable of so watch your back before you go around threatening me," Yang Zi threatened, an evil glint visible in her eyes. She walked away afterwards, leaving angry Zhao Liying alone.

"Zi Er, are you Ok? Drink this to cool down a bit," Shiyi who just appeared from the crowd said, offering Yang Zi a glass of sparkling wine.

"You are the best," Yang Zi said, collecting the glass of wine from him. She drank it without hesitation, just like Zhao Liying predicted.

"I am sorry I wasn't there to protect you," Shiyi said, staring at her with a gaze Yang Zi could not understand its meaning.

"You don't have to apologise because I didn't lose to them. I am just pissed off because seeing their faces just ruined my mood," Yang Zi said angrily.

"And I saw you talking to Zhao Liying earlier, I never knew that you both were so close to the point where you could have physical contact," Yang Zi said, staring at Shiyi who immediately looked away after he heard her question.

"Are you guys close now or was it just a misunderstanding?" Yang Zi asked curiously when Shiyi did not defend himself.

"I am not friends with her and I will never be. As always, she told me to warn you to stay away from Yifeng. She held me when I wanted to walk out on her. That is what happened earlier when you saw us talking," Shiyi lied, still avoiding her gaze. This action of his made him look so suspicious.

"Are you sure that is all you both talked about? You know you can always tell me if she is blackmailing you, I will teach her a lesson for you," Yang Zi said, trying to make Shiyi comfortable.

"Yes Zi Er, that is all we talked about and Zhao Liying isn't blackmailing me so, you don't have to worry about me," Shiyi said, finally finding the courage to stare at her.

"It looks like she...,"

"Wen Min is waiting for me, I have to go," Shiyi said, turning to walk away. After taking about two steps, he halted and turned and stared at Yang Zi, whose gaze never left him.

"You look spectacular tonight," Shiyi complimented before he resumed walking again.

"Why do I have this weird feeling that something bad is gonna happen tonight?" Yang Zi murmured, her eyes on Shiyi's departing back.

Just then soft music started playing, everyone in the hall started looking for dancing partners, Zhao Liying who was eagerly waiting for this moment instantly stood in front of Yifeng.

"Mr Handsome, will you give me the honour of dancing with you?" Zhao Liying asked, giving him her sweetest smile.

"I am tired, I need to rest," Yifeng said, with an indifferent expression as he turned and walked towards where Yang Zi was standing all alone.

"Hello Mr celebrant, will you give me the honour of being your first dance partner?" Yang Zi asked, smiling charmingly at him.

"Why did you steal my line? I should be the one asking you to dance with me not the other way around," Yifeng said, as they both took their dancing position.

"The first to say it does not matter, it is fine as long as we share the same thought," Yang Zi said, still maintaining her bewitching smile.

"I thought he said he was tired and needed to rest so, why did he readily agree to her request? Why did he have to publicly embarrass me by rejecting me in front of everyone? Isn't proclaiming her as his in the presence of all enough embarrassment for me?" Zhao Liying mumbled, turning to walk away, but Zihua instantly obstructed her path.

"May I have this dance?" Zihua asked, stretching forth his hands for her to grab. Zhao Liying stared at his outstretched hand for a few seconds in hesitation.

"Ok," Zhao Liying said, grabbing his outstretched hand.

Wrapped in each other's arms, listening to each other's heartbeat, everything else disappeared and it's just them in their own world. A world comprising only the both of them. Yang Zi closed her eyes and rested her head on his chest. He led her every step to the tune of the music.

Dancing with her in my arms on my birthday has been one of my goals. I feel so blessed to have her in my life. She is the best thing that has ever happened in my life and I will forever cherish her.

Yifeng thought as they continued dancing in each other's arms.

"My Zi Er looks so peaceful dancing with her eyes closed. It feels like this soft music is ministering to her soul," Shui Shui who was watching Yang Zi and Yifeng while dancing with Xiaofei complimented soberly.

"The music isn't only ministering to her soul, but also Yifeng's soul. They are both lost in their fantasy. This is so beautiful to watch," Xiaofei added.

"How I wish that a day we will openly showcase our love to each other with no fear like they do will come for us. A day I wouldn't have to sneak to your home or have a meal with you in secret. How beautiful will that be?" Shui Shui said, her voice carrying a hint of sadness in it.