Calm Before The Storm..

The first thing that greeted Aizhe when she entered through the main door were the peoples awe-stricken expressions. They were looking at her with an open gap mouth and wide eyes. She looked upfront and noticed the swarming paparazzi, who had now changed their direction towards her. Aizhe blinked, completely oblivious to these sort of atmosphere.

The clicks of the camera and the bright flashes were those of the red carpet with A-socialites, whose fame and wealth were significantly higher than anyone. Ni Rong used to tell her all about it..

How did she became part of all these?

Just as she thought earlier, the banquet was huge and in a luxurious outing. She closed her eyes and clenched her grasp onto her dress hem. Opening her eyes after a little while, she glanced at the approaching paparazzi and their blinding light. She reached out her hands and covered her eyes. It was too bright. How can one see through all these blinding lights?

When Aizhe realized her actions, she stood frozen. She let go of her hands hurriedly and looked at the swarming cameras that were more attentive than before.

She had long prepared for this occasion, but she still couldn't adapt to it. She again closed her eyes and calmed her throbbing head ache. She went forward and with each step she took, she could hear low mumbles from the people around her. She sucked in a big gulp of air to calm her nerves and continued walking elegantly. She didn't know where to go or who to talk to so when she saw her uncle, who was standing in the middle of the chandelier, she immediately walked forward to his side.

"Uncle!" She cheerfully sang out, trying to be as oblivious as she can to the people's curious gaze.

"My dear Zhe. How did the visit to the temple go?" Mr. Li noticed her bright face and her astonishing appearance. He was proud and happy at seeing the calm girl.

"Temple?" Aizhe tilted her head as she wondered what he meant.

"Yeah, your aunt said that you were going to go to the temple. ..what happened?" Feeling something off, he grabbed her hands and he realized how cold it was.

"Xiao Zhe, dear, your hand is really cold. Are you feeling okay?" Seeing his worried face, Aizhe swallowed back her words. She held on to her uncles warm hands and she smiled brightly at him.

"Uncle, leave all this. You promised me that you are going to teach and introduce me to the socialites. Are you going to go against your promise?" She looked at him with a frowny look and pouted.

Seeing her innocent expression, Mr. Li dropped the conversation and took her hands. He brought her to many different guests and they kept asking about her identity to which Mr. Li kept saying 'you will know soon.'

Aizhe felt awkward with so many people, but over time she picked up the pace and mannerly talked with them.

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Seeing the girl, Ai was taken a back. Her eyes were wide open and she couldn't believe the scene infront of her. She looked at the smiling girl and the elegance, when she walked forward or talked. Her face was beaming with happiness and her body was swaying like a peacock. So ethereal and beautiful!

Who was she again? Was that Li Aizhe? How was that possible? Ai suddenly smiled and looked at the mesmerizing girl all over again.

She randomly picked out that dress, but Aizhe looked dazzlingly gorgeous in it.

The more Ai looked at her, the more she felt emotions bubbling inside her. "Bebo, look! Isn't she beautiful?" Ah Si couldn't hear her as his eyes were already looking at her and it's reflection were showing her beautiful smiling face. Her dimples were showing and she looked mesmerizing. He couldn't talk at that time and was lost in her eyes and beauty.

He noticed his sister shooking his arms furiously and that was when his daze broke. He glared at her and took his hands away from her.

Ai coughed out loud and smiled awkwardly at him. She looked ahead at the smiling figure and smiled.

"Bebo, how wonderful would it have been if this party was not Li's party but your wedding, no?" Hearing that, Ah Si's smiling face froze and his face flushed red. He looked at her with a chilled look and ignored her.

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The banquet party was filled with higher ups and many socialist. Many attentions were alerted when Aizhe arrived. They were curious of this girl who called Mr. Li her uncle.

"Is she really the reason behind this banquet?"

"Now that you mentioned it, Song Qiu had once told me that this party was dedicated to someone today.."

"What? That girl really is related to Mr. Li's family?"

"Wow, she is so beautiful and Ning Xiao also told me that she is really nice and friendly. I wish I could be like her!"

Women's started to whisper around and not standing far were two elegant ladies.

"Li Na, are you really related to that girl? She really is gorgeous.."

Seeing the look of mesmerization among her friends, Li Na chuckled and took a quick sip of her wine. The look in her eyes showed anger and resentment yet it was really calm. Anyone who looked at her would fear. Her bloodshot eyes twitched as she took more sip of the wine in her hands. She smiled but the pretentiousness in her face was clearly visible in her bright red face.

Looking at her, It felt like the calm before the storm.