Faced with Luyuan Zhao’s proactive goodwill, the Warner family had to show some respect to the royal family.
So, he politely nodded to Luyuan Zhao.
“Oh, Your Highness is making progress!” one of the admirers quickly cheered, “If things go well, remember to tell us how it feels next time.”
“They’re all females; what difference does it make?”
Luyuan Zhao chuckled lightly. Although he said this, a clear sense of pride was showing on his lips.
He took the goblet that his companion handed him and walked straight towards the direction where Payne was standing, under the gaze of many.
“Ah, he’s coming over!”
The females beside Payne hurriedly adjusted their clothing, their faces flushed with shyness.
Only Payne furrowed his brows slightly.
“Good evening, everyone. I came to find Payne,” Luyuan Zhao said, looking down at the panicking females with a superior gaze. He took pleasure in their shy glances and finally turned to Payne, “Can we talk privately?”
Just as Luyuan Zhao was about to take a step forward, he heard an unexpected response: “Your Highness, let’s discuss it here; after all, I am a female.”
His voice was gentle and polite, but the content was clearly a refusal.
To Luyuan Zhao, who had always been adored and held in high regard, this response was extremely jarring.
When had he ever been treated so coldly as the heir to the royal family?
However, considering the damn female’s family behind her, he suppressed his anger and tried to remain calm, saying, “Payne, some matters are not suitable to discuss in front of so many.”
Having said this, he hoped this damn female would stop pretending.
But there was no response from the other side.
When Luyuan Zhao looked over, he found Payne gazing at the entrance of the banquet hall, with eyes bright as if he had seen some priceless treasure, completely different from his earlier indifferent attitude towards Luyuan Zhao.
Other females around him also turned to look in that direction, their eyes filled with infatuation, completely ignoring Luyuan Zhao and treating him like air.
“Help! How did that gentleman show up! If I had known, I would have worn a more eye-catching outfit!!”
“God knows how many times I’ve watched the trial video over the past few days; the real person is way more handsome than photos and videos! My legs are weak; help me!”
“Quick, help me check if my underbelly patterns have shown up!”
“This outfit looks amazing! If he could just take a look at me and say one word, I would be thrilled!”
“The General is so lucky, being able to monopolize such a lovely male leader!”
“Payne, Payne, are you okay?”
Payne had forgotten his modesty; there had never been a male who made his heart flutter in his years of life, and now, stepping into the banquet, it seemed like his soul had been pulled away and tied to that lightly smiling face.
Unlike the high-and-mighty pretentiousness, that smile was subtle yet exceptionally sweet; perhaps he was somewhat unaccustomed to being watched by so many females.
Feeling a bit embarrassed, he shifted aside and whispered something to the female beside him.
An acid pang of jealousy surged in Payne’s heart!
Unlike them, who could only attach themselves to males, Bai Xingluo was an extraordinarily dazzling presence in the entire insect family, shining brightly and making countless males fall for his charm.
No military female could reach the height he had, not to mention he had now found such an excellent and lovely male leader.
Payne’s gaze was fixed on Tong Sui, as if he wanted to imprint every move of his deeply within his bones, and the surrounding noise was unable to break through his thoughts. He couldn’t help but think.
Since Bai Xingluo could, why couldn’t he?
Compared to military females who only knew how to fight, he could do gymnastics, dance, and sing; if that didn’t work, at least he looked okay, and his family had some money.
After all, he should at least give it a try.
From the moment Tong Sui stepped into the banquet hall, he felt a bit nervous.
There were far more insects here than he had imagined, as if countless gazes were glued to him, moist and intense like he was being stared at by some reptile.
He only knew Bai Xingluo in the crowd; he took a step closer, gently pulling at Bai Xingluo’s sleeve and whispered, “Am I very strange? Why is everyone looking at me…”
The male leader had no idea what those gazes meant.
So naive.
If he voiced those lowly thoughts, the male leader would definitely show a look of unease and fear, so Bai Xingluo gently comforted him, “You don’t have to worry; it’s normal.”
“Mm-hmm.”
As Tong Sui didn’t move too far, he caught a glimpse of a figure rapidly approaching him from the corner of his eye.
He turned his head to see a bright and beautiful face in front of him.
Payne could hardly control his breathing.
Approaching a male was a daring move for females, especially at a gathering of numerous high-ranking nobles.
This act would surely cause a stir, but he didn’t care.
Right now, his heart and eyes were filled only with that young, lovely male.
“Dear Lord Tong Sui, it’s a pleasure to meet you for the first time. I am Payne from the Warner family, holding a 20% stake,” Payne even knelt down on one knee without regard for his status, “Will you be my male leader?”
Payne’s voice was not loud, but it resonated clearly among the females who had been subtly noticing Tong Sui.
For the first time, there was a palpable silence in the hall.
All eyes were concentrated here, each reaction varied.
Among the females, most felt envy and resentment; if not for Payne’s swift move, they wouldn’t have had the chance to act first.
It was unbearably frustrating.
If this young male agreed, it would undoubtedly become the most regrettable thing of their lives, no exception!
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