His rough fingertips roamed, touching lightly or heavily, stopping just short of overwhelming her.
A tingly itch spread through her entire body. Song Xi couldn't bear it, her face flushing from neck to cheeks.
Her only relief at the moment was that they were positioned towards the back, where no one could notice.
"Lou... Yu Ming..."
Yet this stimulation made her both afraid and uncomfortable, as if her entire body were being roasted over a fire.
Lou Yu Ming watched her current state with satisfaction. Seeing that she was truly on the verge of collapse, he leisurely withdrew his hand and cradled her limp body.
"I'll deal with you later."
On stage, Ye Sen's wife's gaze drifted from her speech to Anna in the audience. "...and thank you to my good friend Nana. I hear her engagement to President Lou is also approaching. Let's congratulate her!"
Under everyone's watchful eyes, Anna walked towards Lou Yu Ming.
She smiled and linked her arm through his, whispering something. Lou Yu Ming's eyes suddenly turned deep and cold.
But soon, he made his choice—he released Song Xi.
Thus, everyone's gaze towards Song Xi was filled with disdain and mockery.
It was merely a pretense, how could it compare to the true wife?
Anna, however, remained composed and self-possessed, truly exuding the air of a hostess.
Soon, people turned their attention away, completely disregarding Song Xi.
Watching the radiant man and woman on stage, Song Xi's heart sank further. Finally, she tore off the necklace around her neck and turned to leave.
Song Xi, you've become a joke again.
On stage, Lou Yu Ming's gaze swept over, watching the dejected figure disappear from sight. He frowned.
When Anna leaned in, trying to make him cooperate, he coldly stated, "Don't threaten me with your brother," and then unceremoniously left the stage.
Anna reacted quickly, hastily taking the microphone to explain, "I'm sorry, Yu Ming has work to attend to..."
The lights of the city began to glow, the night deepening.
Song Xi, clutching her dress, was lost in thought. She didn't notice how many lustful gazes her sexy and glamorous attire attracted.
When she finally stopped running, she realized two men were following her.
They were both dressed in suits, clearly guests at the same banquet.
Song Xi sensed danger and quickly hailed a taxi.
Seeing this, the men immediately stepped forward to stop it.
One of them pulled out a wad of bills and tossed it through the window, saying, "Friend."
The driver, observing the men's attire, saw they were likely from the same group and promptly drove away.
"Driver!"
Song Xi, bewildered, stared coldly at the two men. "Who are you! I don't know you!"
The man in the grey suit smirked. "Don't worry, you'll get to know us soon."
Song Xi wasn't about to surrender. She ran desperately. Mid-way, finding her high heels cumbersome, she kicked them off.
"Damn it, how can this woman still have so much energy after running this long!" the man in the burgundy suit panted.
The man in the grey suit said coldly, "Hurry up. If we let her get away, how do we explain to my cousin!"
Song Xi was also nearing her limit.
The stones on the road hurt her feet. She felt her feet go numb, losing all sensation.
Distracted, she accidentally stepped on something sharp. A piercing pain shot up from her sole. Her face turned pale. After a few steps, she finally stumbled and fell to the ground.
"...Fi... finally!"
The two men breathed a sigh of relief, both drenched in sweat.
The man in the grey suit looked down at Song Xi, gasping for breath. "You... you can really run!"
Song Xi's small face was defiant. She propped herself up with her hands, trying to find something to protect herself. She finally felt a shard of glass.
"Who are you! Why are you chasing me!"
The man in the grey suit picked her up like a chicken. "You should ask yourself who you've offended!"
He turned and ordered, "Call for a car."
The man in the burgundy suit said, "Why don't we just do it here? It's just taking a couple of photos, and there aren't many people around this late at night."
"There are cameras everywhere here. If you want to die, don't drag me down!"
"Alright, alright. I'll call, I'll call."
Photos?
Song Xi seized on the word, a sharpness flashing in her eyes. "What do you want to do!"
The man in the grey suit sneered. "It's fortunate you ran into us. We're considerate, or you would have been finished by now."
Song Xi tried to negotiate. "Let me go. Whatever he's paying you, I'll give you double."
"Money?" The man in the grey suit scoffed. "I'm a man of principle."
It seemed the person who wanted to cause her trouble was not only rich but also powerful.
Song Xi continued to probe, mentally cursing herself as she said, "You'd better not touch me. I belong to Lou Yu Ming."
"Arrogant. Aren't you just a mistress?" The man in the burgundy suit glanced back. "Brother, the car is here."
Song Xi's eyes narrowed. She struggled desperately, brandishing the shard of glass, determined to take them down with her.
"Damn woman, don't push my patience!"
Afraid of getting hurt, the two men didn't dare approach Song Xi.
As they stood in a stalemate, a taxi sped past.
Song Xi seized the opportunity and shouted, "Help!"
"Damn it!"
The men cursed inwardly. With a sudden resolve, they lunged forward and restrained Song Xi.
Just then, the taxi suddenly reversed.
A panicked male voice suddenly rang out.
"Song Xi!"
Hearing the voice, the man in the grey suit no longer cared about holding Song Xi and quickly dragged the man in the burgundy suit away.
"Let's go! We'll be in deep trouble if my brother-in-law finds out!"
The two men came quickly and fled just as fast. The white van quickly disappeared down the road.
Song Xi silently noted the license plate number. She looked up, disheveled, and before she could get a clear look at the man's face, her eyes rolled back, and she fainted.