Magnolias and Brocades; Today sees a grand gathering of renowned figures and celebrities.
Two flamboyantly assertive Maseratis arrived side by side. One man and one woman instantly drew everyone's attention. Yet, it was the woman who had been out of sight for four years that usurped the limelight.
Pei An got out of the red Maserati, wearing a dazzlingly seductive dress. She was entirely incongruous with the modestly dressed ladies of the banquet, hence attracting even more attention.
Agile-minded reporters instantly recognized her.
"It’s Pei An! Pei An is back!"
The reporters couldn’t believe it, was Pei An really returning for her ex-husband's and sister’s engagement banquet?
They could never imagine that after the scandal from four years ago, Pei An would choose to return to the Pei family in such a way.
Pei An cast a nonchalant glance at the man whose car had taken her parking spot. Even from behind, he looked as dignified as a king. Who could he be? However, at this moment, Pei An didn't spend too much thought on this man.
She had more important matters on her mind!
She, Pei An, was back!
Standing in the lobby of Magnolias and Brocades, all eyes were on her. After a brief and utter silence, the entire venue descended into commotion and surprise.
Pei An was a woman whose stunning beauty etched itself into people's hearts. Her radiant faux pax, every gesture and move, seemed devilishly designed by God to stir envy in women and drive men insane.
Four years later, she seemed to carry another layer of maturity about her, rendering her even more charmingly beautiful than before.
People were privately discussing the provoking return of this sensational woman. A year ago, Pei An disappeared the day after her release from prison. Her sudden appearance now was unexpected. With her sister betrothed to her ex-husband, why had she returned? Was she rushing back to stop the wedding or just crashing the celebration?
As Pei An calmly surveyed the familiar surroundings, a devilishly icy smile played about her lips.
In the same place, at the same spot, she stood motionlessly.
Four years ago, it was here that she stripped off her clothes, one piece after another, only to land in prison.
Four years later, she returned. Will this gift be enough for her dearest little sister and most beloved ex-husband?
With the start of a festive tune, the wedding ceremony began.
The newlyweds walked out from a silver-glittering gate, accompanied by their parents.
Pei Ya, with a pure, sweet smile on her lips, was leaning on Si Shao, looking like a babe in arms.
The Pei family only had two daughters. Now that the older one's reputation was in shreds, the inheritance naturally fell on Pei Ya's shoulders. True, in that case, Pei Ya would gain assets worth billions.
Si Shao, the youngest rising star in the real estate industry of Z Country. With his handsome facial features, he was one of the men most women dreamed of. Ever since he divorced his ex-wife four years ago, he hadn't been involved in any scandals, yet he was with Pei Ya.
At the moment they stepped out,
Pei Ya and Si Shao’s eyes landed on Pei An.
She actually came back!
Surprised, Pei Ya unconsciously let go of Si Shao's hand, her smile frozen on her face. No one saw that Si Shao’s previously silent eyes suddenly seemed to darken.
Pei An's parents also frowned. Why would she return at this moment?
Staring at the picture-perfect couple—well, let's just call them dogs for short, Pei An’s lips curled up in a self-mocking smile.
She walked through the crowd and stood before her father, Pei Lin Ao, and her mother, Jiang Shan, calmly saying, "Mom, Dad, I'm back."
Pei Lin'ao looked at his elder daughter, his expression not changing much.
"Hmm, don't make trouble."
"An'an, why don't you go sit with mom, this place isn't suitable for you." Jiang Shan looked visibly anxious.
Hmm, these were her parents.
Pei An took off her sunglasses and looked at them.
Nervousness and a glimmer of tension were etched across their faces, but what further drove the irony home was the doting look in their eyes for Pei Ya.
"I just came back, you don't need to be nervous." The sarcasm in Pei An's eyes was all too clear after she took off her glasses.
She had long known the outcome, yet she couldn't resist making an appearance, observing their reactions.
Four years ago, her husband handed her a divorce settlement, expecting her to sign it and go to jail. Then in a turn of events, they paired Pei Ya with Si Shao, even becoming her husband!
"Sister, I'm sorry." That was Pei Ya for you, always saying sorry, always playing the victim. Even when she went to bed with her brother-in-law, it was just a single 'sorry.'
Everyone seemed to hold their breath, their attention focused on the actions of the two sisters.
"An'an, what are you going to do? You...you should go home!" Jiang Shan stepped forward to pull Pei An, but was shrugged off.
Pei An gave a cold laugh. Such a loving mother, wasn't she?
Almost simultaneously, Si Shao's gaze was fixed on Pei An, his hand that was tightly holding onto Pei Ya slowly loosened.
Pei Ya's heart tightened, turning her head in confusion to look at Si Shao.
Si Shao's obsidian-like eyes seem to become even deeper due to Pei An's return, inscrutable.
"Mom, I'm just here to wish my ex-husband and my sister a happy engagement!" Pei An spoke with unparalleled naturalness, lifted a glass of red wine with a mysterious smile hanging at the corner of her mouth, made a grand twist and left. She left behind only her bewitching silhouette that stirred one's imagination.
Not a single scene of dramatic fighting or snatching grooms occurred.
However, this scene made someone uncomfortable, gritting their teeth in annoyance.
Pei An looked up and saw a delicately made-up young woman staring intensely at her.
Si Qianqian, Si Shao's sister, who has a serious brother complex and found happiness in the pain of others.
The grudge from four years ago, Pei An remembered it all too well. Every moment in the cell, she remembered it vividly. Pei An couldn't help but smile; now, Si Qianqian's enemy should be Pei Ya.
Holding her wine glass, Pei An pinched a thin needle between the fingers of her left hand. It was razor sharp. It's time to collect some interest from the past!
"Pei An, you're finally back. However, I can't call you sister-in-law anymore." Si Qianqian giggled and raised her glass to Pei An. "Celebrating your rebirth!"
Pei An just smiled, lifting her hand to gently fix a loose lock of Si Qianqian's hair, as tender as she had always been.
"Qianqian, your hair slipped."
"Really?" Si Qianqian touched her hair, and Pei An drew back, putting away the silver needle.
Pei An glanced at Si Qianqian, quickly leaving, approaching the closest gentleman, and leaned over, "Handsome, care for a drink?" She then realized, this man's back is so familiar, his emperor-like aura, could it be the man she ran into at the entrance? Who is he, really? However, she didn't have time to worry about that now.
Before the man could turn around, she swiftly slipped a silver needle into his suit pocket, quickly hiding it.
The man furrowed his brow, hardly had time to react before a shout erupted from the ceremonial hall.
"Ah!"
Qi Zun turned his head to glance at Pei An, who stood beside him. She seemed calm, which was as he expected.
Si QinQin's face suddenly spasmed, followed by her hastily stripping off her clothes, and then, a mouthful of blood gushed out violently.
"Quick, call an ambulance!"
"QinQin!"
The hall was plunged into chaos. Amidst this mess, Pei An's elegant figure skillfully avoided them, heading straight towards the side hall.
She deliberately evaded everyone, but she still couldn't escape those regal and wise eyes.