Like me?

But it's not that I'm depriving myself of it.

Men who are attractive, have good backgrounds but have never given love a thought are like fish swimming through the river to her.

How could someone like me speak like that?

My expression made Ji Qian Qian laugh again, "If you really do mind the 20 million, then do me a favor."

"What favor?"

"There's a business banquet tomorrow night and I'm missing a male companion."

I've never attended such a formal dinner before.

Although I've been out with Ding Ning before, it was always a private gathering.

She was surrounded by her familiar friends.

In situations like this, Ding Ning would never take me with her.

The car was already parked at the entrance of the Garden Hotel. I suddenly felt nervous sitting next to Ji Qian Qian.

"Are you sure you want me to go? I might embarrass you."

"Don't worry, all you need to do is stand next to me later, be well-fed and well-drinken."

Then she whispered in my ear, "The desserts here are very expensive, remember to eat a lot later."

Her warm breath sprayed behind my ear, making me sit back unconsciously.

As I turned, I saw Ding Ning.

She was standing by the familiar black car, looking coldly at me and Ji Qian Qian.

And next to her was the young master of the Golden Palm Group, Qi Jia Bai.

I diverted my gaze.

At the banquet, Ji Qian Qian leaned on my shoulder unabashedly and introduced me to others.

The cute girl raised her head and looked at me, "Are you tired?"

I answered truthfully, "Just a little."

Ji Qian Qian said pitifully, "I'm so hungry too. If you go to the dessert area to help me get some desserts, I'll talk to Uncle Zhang and come over to find you later?"

I nodded and went to the dessert area when suddenly someone reached out from the side.

Ding Ning appeared out of nowhere and pulled me to the terrace next to it.

"Have you had enough of your antics?"

"What?"

Ding Ning said sourly, "This isn't where you should be. Go back quickly."

I pinched my eyebrows and reminded her, "Ding Ning, I came with Ji Qian Qian."

When Ding Ning heard this, her face darkened even more, "Everyone knows you're mine. Now are you walking with Ji Qian Qian to embarrass me?"

Before I could say anything, a man's voice came over, "Ning Ning, why don't you come in?"

It was Qi Jia Bai.

He came over, took the initiative to embrace Ding Ning's arm and looked at me, "You look a bit familiar."

He looked to Ding Ning, "Isn't this the one who lives at your place?"

The last few words went unsaid.

But I knew what he meant.

It was probably nothing more than "servant," "follower," or even "dog."

"You're here just in time to get me a refill, my champagne is gone."

Qi Jia Bai's hand extended the glass to me, full of smiles, and didn't seem to think it was too much of a request.

And Ding Ning stood aside, waiting for me to make a fool of myself.

But I knew I couldn't accept that drink.

Not to mention that I had already left Ding's house, even if I were still there, today I am Ji Qian Qian's companion and I couldn't afford to embarrass her.

In the standoff, suddenly a hand reached out from behind to take the glass instead of me.

Qi Jia Bai's smile froze, "Qian Qian?"

Ji Qian Qian leaned against my arm and handed me a plate, "I brought you some pastries from over there. They are quite famous, try them first."

Then she looked at Qi Jia Bai, "I'll go pour some champagne for General Qi."

The atmosphere suddenly became bizarre.

Qi Jia Bai certainly couldn't really ask Ji Qian Qian to pour him wine. "No need, we were just joking."

Ji Qian Qian was not letting go, "If there's nothing else, we'll leave."

After speaking, she stopped abruptly, "By the way, I heard that your engagement banquet is set for next month. Congratulations in advance to both of you."