The School Beauty's Super Rogue-Chapter 227 - 225: Can’t See You in the Crowd

The venue manager was first taken aback upon hearing this, then hurriedly said, "That’s more than enough, definitely enough!"

As he spoke, he immediately walked over to the painting, looking as if he was afraid someone else would take it away. As soon as Qin Hao finished painting, he had been thinking about how to get this painting into his exhibit, but he never expected Qin Hao to be so generous as to give him the painting. How could he not be delighted?

As for Chen Yuanzhi’s ruined painting, in comparison to Qin Hao’s Thousand-Mile River and Mountain Map, it was utterly worthless.

Qin Hao glanced around at everyone present again, then sneered disdainfully, taking Lin Yuhan with him as he turned and left.

Behind him, the Chen Family members all wore grim expressions, as if they had swallowed a fly.

Qin Hao made his way to the first floor, and before long, the engagement banquet officially began.

Gentle music began to play softly in the hall, champagne bottles were being uncorked, and amber liquid cascaded down tiered glasses.

Men and women in luxurious clothing raised their glasses, engaging in low conversations and suppressed chuckles, amid the artistic atmosphere adorned with artwork on the walls, marking the official start of the banquet. freёnovelkiss.com

Zhao Mengke wore a blue long dress, with a sparkling tiara on her head, looking like an ordinary puppet, completely at the whim of makeup artists and stylists.

He Fangqing stood behind her, amazed at the exquisite makeup on her daughter’s face.

"Haha, my daughter is truly a natural beauty. In this dress tailored just for you, you’ll be the center of attention later!"

Zhao Mengke forced a smile, raising her eyes to glance at herself in the mirror.

Though beautiful, her eyes lacked any spark, merely an empty shell akin to a puppet.

She closed her eyes, her long lashes quivering slightly, then reopened them, devoid of any remaining unwillingness.

"Come on, the guests are already waiting," He Fangqing urged her.

Zhao Mengke nodded, then stood up and followed her mother out of the room.

The two attendants at the door opened the door, and the delicate crystal shoes stepped on the thick, soft carpet, with two girls gently holding the long train of her dress behind her.

Amidst this shower of adoration, Zhao Mengke stepped out the door.

Swish--!

Just as she opened the door, the soft murmuring that filled the hall suddenly ceased, and all eyes fixed upon the elegant carved wooden door.

In the expectant gazes of everyone, the conductor of the live band raised his hand, and the melodious sound of a violin began to play gently.

Zhao Mengke moved slowly, following the carpet leading to the center of the hall, walking forward gently.

At the instant she emerged, all breath in the hall seemed to pause for a second, eyes never wavering from Zhao Mengke’s figure.

Her beauty was breathtaking, at that moment leading everyone present to realize this was not exaggerated rhetoric, but reality.

Zhao Mengke’s face was devoid of any emotion; during this time, she had rebelled, been angry, yet born into such a family, she had no choice whatsoever as an ordinary girl.

For family interests, she could only become a tool for a marital alliance.

Chen Yuanzhi stood at the end of the red carpet, momentarily stunned by Zhao Mengke’s stunning appearance. With his status and position, he had seen countless women, yet Zhao Mengke as she appeared today sent his heart racing, momentarily stirring genuine emotions.

Originally, Chen Yuanzhi had proposed this marriage to the Zhao Family purely to get back at Qin Hao, but in this instant Zhao Mengke’s dazzling presence captured his heart.

Qin Hao, oh Qin Hao, if you saw Zhao Mengke’s enchanting appearance today, your heart would surely ache even more?

Chen Yuanzhi laughed proudly within, instinctively scanning the crowd for Qin Hao. Meanwhile, Zhao Mengke also scanned every corner of the hall with her peripheral vision.

Perhaps, this Chen Yuanzhi in front of her truly is exceptional. But he’s still not you!

Zhao Mengke’s heart brimmed with hope, her peripheral vision quickly sweeping through half the hall, yet amidst the hustle and bustle and under the dazzling lights, you were nowhere to be found.

A sudden inexplicable pang of sorrow hit Zhao Mengke’s heart, her eyes momentarily flashing with disappointment, but her steps did not falter as she walked toward the man everyone adored and admired.

At this moment, Qin Hao and Lin Yuhan were standing in a corner of the hall, each holding a glass of wine, enthusiastically discussing Zhao Mengke’s style today.

"This dress is amazing, can she look this good?" praised Qin Hao.

Lin Yuhan was also taken aback by the long dress, her eyes glued to it: "Have you seen ’Cinderella’? It’s that movie adapted from the fairy tale. The main character in the movie wears a long aqua blue dress; this is the same one."

Qin Hao, not quite understanding but recognizing its significance, nodded. Lin Yuhan continued explaining, "Do you know that the skirt’s hem, though it looks entirely blue, is actually made of over seventy different shades of blue layered together? That’s how it creates this effect, like flowing water."

"Oh." Qin Hao nodded again.

Lin Yuhan hurried to add, "Do you know that this dress is worth 700,000 USD, 700,000 USD!"

As she spoke, her face lit up. It’s the dream of every girl, such a dress, no woman could resist its allure.

Yet Qin Hao stared for a long time, then rubbed his nose, and confusedly asked, "Is Cinderella flat-chested like that?"

"You!!"

Lin Yuhan glared at him angrily, rolling her eyes hard at Qin Hao, then turned her head forcefully, her eyes once more glued to the dress.

Qin Hao smiled slightly, looking through the crowd to see Chen Yuanzhi smiling in the center of the hall.

No need to guess; this dress was certainly Chen Yuanzhi’s handiwork. The Zhao Family’s finances couldn’t support such an event.

You really have a knack for wooing women, kid.

However, you deserved it, with countless women in the world, why choose to meddle with the woman beside me?

Chen Yuanzhi

Today, let me show you what it means to be—

Utterly humiliated!