Cinderella Innocent and Boss Charming - Chapter 118

Chapter 118 Never Seen Anyone Spoil His Girlfriend Like This Before
The hall was bustling with people. Long tables were covered by pink embroidered tablecloths, and huge bouquets of extremely beautiful roses blossomed wildly, giving off a refreshing and pleasant fragrance. Glasses filled with amber champagne were stacked up like a translucent pyramid, and snow-white plates were filled with colorful food that made people salivate. On the dance floor, musicians dressed in tuxedos smilingly played cheerful dance music. Handsome men and beautiful ladies on the dance floor looked at each other with smiles. The ladies’ long hair danced and their skirts fluttered, making them the perfect match for their partners. Most people were dressed in luxurious or sexy clothes, chatting in groups with wine glasses in their hands.

Shao Boqing smiled as he walked through the crowd. When he saw Shen Li coming in, he raised his hand to greet him. Shen Li walked over with big strides and looked at him with surprise, “I haven’t seen you for a few days but you’ve already lost weight! Don’t tell me it’s because you missed me so badly.”

Shao Boqing punched him and raised his eyebrows, “Yes, I missed you every day and couldn’t sleep at night!”

Shen Li tried to put his arms around his shoulder and said, “You should have told me earlier if you were interested in me. I enjoy both men and women!”

“Get lost!” Shao Boqing swatted his hand away and said, “Jiang Kaiwei wasn’t invited, but he arrived early. You’ve got the invitation, and how could you come so late?”

Shen Li smiled and pointed at the entrance, “I just bumped into your elder brother and chatted with him.”

Shao Boqing was shocked, “No way, my elder brother is also here? I didn’t invite him!”

Shen Li said, “Even I was shocked, not to mention you. Your elder brother has never been interested in this kind of thing, so I guess he has come for the sake of you.”

“How could that be possible?” Shao Boqing sneered, “Don’t you know? He didn’t like me since childhood.”

Shen Li looked around and said, “Why haven’t the leading lady and gentleman of the night shown up?”

Shao Boqing sighed, “Du Xiaoxian is too scared to come out. Poker Face Gu probably has gone to cheer up the little girl. It’s almost time. If they still don’t show up, the guests won’t know whose birthday they are celebrating! So many efforts have been made in planning the event, but the heroine refuses to meet people. Gu Nianbin has thought of everything except this.”

Shen Li laughed, “The meticulous President Gu can also be neglectful sometime!”

“He spoils Du Xiaoxian too much. Considering his personality, if Du Xiaoxian really refuses to come out tonight, he will probably let her get her way.” Shao Boqing said disappointedly, “I’ve never seen anyone spoil his girlfriend like this before. He won’t even speak to her loudly. Du Xiaoxian is just innocent and timid for now. When her wings become fully fledged one day, he will know how wrong he was.”

Shen Li smiled, “President Gu really dotes on Du Xiaoxian!”

“It’s just for now,” Shao Boqing said. “It’s hard to say in the future.” He looked at the entrance and said, “Help yourself. I’ll go find my elder brother.”

Shen Li said yes and walked towards Jiang Kaiwei, who was chatting happily.

Shao Boqing arrived at the door and saw his elder brother, Shao Bokang, smoking cigarettes against a wall of climbing vines.

“Yo, Young Master Shao, which gust of wind blew you here? What a rare guest!” Shao Boqing greeted him in an exaggerated manner.

Shao Bokang turned around and smiled faintly, “Everyone knows Young Master Shao refers to you.”

“Then what should I call you? President Shao?” Shao Boqing was never serious in front of his elder brother.

Shao Bokang said, “Is it so difficult for you to address me as elder brother?”

Shao Boqing just chuckled and changed the topic, “How did you get the time to come here?”

“I’ve received the invitation.” Shao Bokang said, “Everyone is curious about Gu Group’s ball for a little girl. I’m no exception, so here I am.”

Shao Boqing shrugged, “Since you’re here, have fun. I’m going inside to get ready for the ball.”

Shao Bokang stopped him, “Why are you leaving after just a few words? Don’t you have anything to say to your elder brother?”

Shao Boqing looked at the big hand grabbing his arm and said, “Not for now.”

“You don’t, I do.” Shao Bokang stopped joking and became serious, “Mom said you broke up with Miss Fang. What happened? Do you remember how you swore to me back then? How long has it been before you broke up again? I didn’t agree with this relationship in the first place. It was you who begged Mom, and Mom asked for my opinion later. I secretly checked the background of Fang Xueqing and found that although she is from a small family, her education, ability and appearance are pretty good. She is more than enough to match you. That was why I agreed. I thought you were mature enough to know how to restrain yourself, but now it looks you are still the same. Boqing, you’re already in your thirties. You’ve had enough fun. Find a good woman to marry and live a peaceful life for the rest of your life, okay? And don’t keep Mom worrying about you.”

“You yourself are still single, aren’t you?” Shao Boqing scoffed, “You’re the one who keeps Mom worried! Mind your own business.” Saying this, he was about to leave when Shao Bokang pulled him back forcefully.

“Aren’t you going to explain it to me?” Shao Bokang’s voice sank, “Why are you so thin now? Is it because of Fang…”

“No,” Shao Boqing smiled sloppily, “Am I the kind of man who will be sad for women?”

“I know you’re not,” Shao Bokang stared into his eyes and asked, “Let me ask you, who on earth is that little girl? Did you hold this ball for her tonight? Such a big party, you really like her, huh? Did you break up with Miss Fang because of her?”

Shao Boqing laughed loudly and patted his elder brother on the shoulder, “Not bad, your imagination is wild enough. President Shao, you can do as you please. I really have to go.” He forcefully swung Shao Bokang’s hand and turned around to enter the door.

Shao Bokang looked at his younger brother’s back and shook his head helplessly.

When Shao Boqing entered, there was a commotion in the hall. Everyone looked up at the circular stairs. Under the attention of everyone, Gu Nianbin slowly walked down the stairs holding Du Xiaoxian’s hand.

A handsome man with noble temperament and an elegant girl pure as a fairy made the perfect couple. Their appearance made everyone gasp in admiration.

Shao Boqing hurriedly made his way through the crowd. He took several quick steps up the stairs and held the other hand of Du Xiaoxian’s. Gu Nianbin frowned slightly, but it was not proper to throw tantrum on the spot. As for Du Xiaoxian, she was too dumbfounded to even walk, so she did not pay any attention to Shao Boqing’s hand. She was so nervous that her whole body was trembling. If Gu Nianbin hadn’t held her tightly, she would have turned around and fled. The most unbearable thing was that everyone was paying attention to her. Moreover, there were so many people with noble status and extraordinary temperament. One or two of them had already frightened her, now the dark crowd which she had to face nearly killed her.

The whispering became louder and louder. When Gu Nianbin brought Du Xiaoxian out, everyone was shocked. Everyone who was familiar with Gu Group knew that Gu Nianbin was still single. The ones who were more close to him knew that his heart belonged to the daughter of the Xia Family, Xia Xiaowan. He had absolutely no interest in any other woman. Therefore, almost everyone was dumbfounded.

However, as soon as Shao Boqing showed up, everyone seemed to let out a sigh of relief, as if everything was normal again. For a man with high profile like Shao Boqing, it was entirely natural to hold such a grand ball for a young girl who hadn’t yet become familiar with the society. Most of the people present had already thought that Shao Boqing was the one who held the ball for Du Xiaoxian. They were only curious about Du Xiaoxian’s background. With her timid appearance and weak figure, she did not look like a young lady from a wealthy family.

There was a microphone in the atrium on the stairs. The well-clothed host who had been waiting cleared his throat and started his opening remarks as he watched them approaching step by step, “Ladies and gentlemen, dear friends, our birthday lady, Miss Du Xiaoxian, accompanied by Mr. Gu Nianbin, President of the Gu Group, and Mr. Shao Boqing, General Manager of the Gu Group, is now walking towards us. Let’s welcome her with a lively applause!”

Thunderous applause almost made Du Xiaoxian faint. She couldn’t bear to be the focus of people’s attention. That was the case ever since she was young, and she could only act lively in front of Gu Nianbin. When she was with others, she was uncomfortable and panicked, as if everyone was examining her inch by inch with a magnifying glass. She was nobody and understood little. She could only lower her head and eyes, allowing the two men to carry her to the atrium.

“Next, I would like to invite General Manager Shao to make a toast. Welcome!”

Gu Nianbin was slightly stunned. It should be him to give the toast. Why didn’t they follow the procedure they had planned?

Without looking at him, Shao Boqing smiled and cleared his throat as he waved his hand towards the crowd to make the room quiet, “Dear friends, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, thank you for attending Miss Du Xiaoxian’s Coming-of-Age Ball. I am very honored to have you all present!”

Another round of applause came from the crowd.

Shao Boqing always shone brightly on the stage, whose behavior was filled with boundless charm. His amorous look swept across the crowd, causing many young girls who were yearning for love to involuntarily cover their hearts. He blinked at a delicate girl standing in the forefront. The girl immediately blushed and felt hard to breathe.

“Oh, 18 years old!” Shao Boqing spread out his hands and said in a light yet melancholy tone, “What a beautiful age, what an unbridled youth!” He looked sideways at Du Xiaoxian with a bright smile, “Isn’t our birthday girl Miss Du more beautiful than a flower?”

The people below laughed and echoed, “Yes!” “Beautiful!” “Fair lady!”

Hearing Shao Boqing’s words and the crowd’s hullabaloo, Du Xiaoxian became even more frightened. Her feet hidden under her skirt were shaking non-stop. She even heard her teeth trembling. If she knew this was the case, she would rather not have this ball for her. She preferred spending time with only Gu Nianbin. They could eat, go shopping, watch a movie and buy a big cake. Then at home, they could blow out candles. She would be also very happy that way.

Gu Nianbin noticed all her subtle expressions. Seeing the little girl was so scared, President Gu also regretted it. He shouldn’t have put her under the spotlight before she was ready.

Holding her hand tightly, Gu Nianbin slowly got closer to her, “Baby, don’t be afraid. I’m here.” With such gentle and simple sentence whispered in her ears, Du Xiaoxian really wanted to hide in this man’s arms and let him take her away. But she knew she couldn’t. The ball was organized for her. How could she leave? And Gu Nianbin hoped that she could face it bravely. For his sake, she should become brave.

Seeing that the two of them were starting to act like a couple, Shao Boqing quickly said, “On this beautiful night, let’s raise our glasses together and give Miss Du our sincerest congratulations on officially entering the adult world. Wish her a smooth life journey in the future, and many happy returns of today! May she be as young and beautiful as eighteen years old forever!”

The host at the side complained to himself silently, because General Manager Shao had said all his scripts.