Chapter 0056 – Oppression (1 / 2)

Qi Zhi Iu raised his head and met her unusually calm gaze, there seemed to be a trace of imperceptible gloom sweeping through those eyes, as if a dark cloud had obscured the sun’s rays, instantly making the atmosphere in the air subtle and complicated.

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Bei Yi’s business banquet had been chosen to be held on a luxury cruise ship, which was about a half hour’s drive from the manor where they were.

Su Wanqing was wearing a champagne-colored evening gown of understated and luxurious hue, the style of which maintained a conservative flavor without losing the sense of grandeur.

The unique stand-up collar design of the gown wrapped around her slender and elongated neck in just the right way, adding a touch of mystery and elegance.

Sitting in the car on the way to the business banquet, her fingertips gently traced the string of dazzling gemstone necklaces around her neck as she whispered, “There’s really no need to wear such an expensive necklace.”

Every gemstone on that necklace came from the top international jewelry brand Lin Sha, the value of a single one was already incalculable, and above her neck, the number of small and large beads strung together, amounted to twenty, the degree of luxury, enough to make people’s jaws drop, it was too conspicuous!

“This is the perfect match.”

Qi Zhiyu’s voice sounded from the side, he glanced sideways, the corner of his mouth sketched out a playful smile, “Otherwise, your beauty will be covered up by that monotonous attire.”

He didn’t seem to share her preference.

“I’m still leaning more towards that crimson gown with the simple jewelry, which also makes a different kind of statement.”

Su Wanqing responded softly, unconsciously pulling at the collar around her neck, as if in silent protest against this overdressing.

She always had a few moments of helplessness and incomprehension regarding Qi Zhi Iu’s aesthetic.

He insisted that she wear this gown with a high standing neckline and hang such heavy jewelry, as if he wanted to use her neck as a display stand, and the oppressive feeling was simply suffocating!

If she didn’t know better, I’m afraid people would mistake her for a secret spokesperson for a top jewelry brand!

“The one you chose for yourself is too old-fashioned ……”

Qi Zhi Iu frowned in appraisal, a hint of dissatisfaction flashing in his eyes, “I have to admit, your taste in picking out clothing does leave something to be desired.”

“If we’re talking about vision, you’re brilliant, but this outfit is more of a retro style out of an old movie from seventy or eighty years ago.”

Su Wanqing pointed to the design that was tightly girded around her waist, a bitter smile hanging on the side of her mouth, her dissatisfaction flowing out in a soft complaint.

“We’re attending a modern business banquet, not a historical palace feast recreated.”

Even seventy or eighty years ago in the palace feast, those famous noblewomen dressed far less conservative, fashion and changing times always go hand in hand.

“Is it hard to believe that you still want to personally participate in a feast at the palace?”

Qi Zhi Iu keenly caught the subtext of her words, and her tone took on a bit of surprise.

“I’m not interested.”

She quickly denied it, her tone firm.

If she could, she wouldn’t actually want to be seen with him in any public place together, except for the obligatory Qi family gathering.

The exaggerated outfit alone was enough to make her feel uncomfortable and embarrassed.

“Su Wanqing!”

Qi Zhi Iu was clearly not satisfied with her perfunctory answer, and his tone became grave with a hint of displeasure.

“Do you not want to attend this party, or do you not want to be present with me at all?”

His question was blunt and left no room for maneuver.

Su Wanqing returned a reluctant smile that didn’t have the slightest bit of temperature in it, “Two reasons, both.”

“I’ll give you one more chance to think it over before you answer!”