Soon, their eyes met, and they gazed at each other quietly.
Seeing Jiang Cheng looking at a girl not far away, Yu Xiaoxiao, who was by his side, couldn't help but look over as well.
Unlike Jiang Cheng's calm gaze, An Xin's expression at this moment was complex and tinged with a hint of bitterness.
She had seen Jiang Cheng and the others the moment they walked in earlier.
Seeing Yu Xiaoxiao by Jiang Cheng's side, shining at the gala in the very dress she had reserved earlier, An Xin suddenly felt a wave of regret for giving it up to her.
She felt even worse when she overheard people commenting on how Jiang Cheng and Yu Xiaoxiao looked like a perfect, talented, and beautiful couple.
Seeing Yu Xiaoxiao looking at her, An Xin's gaze lingered on her for a moment as well.
Though she admitted Yu Xiaoxiao was quite beautiful,
An Xin was confident that her own looks were on par with hers.
If she had known Jiang Cheng was attending this auction today,
she certainly wouldn't have given up that dress. Instead, she would have worn it herself to let Jiang Cheng know she wasn't lacking in the looks department.
As their eyes met, Jiang Cheng took the lead and gave An Xin a polite nod.
An Xin, who originally didn't want to pay Jiang Cheng any mind, couldn't help but walk toward him after receiving that signal.
Seeing An Xin approach, Qin Fen and the others all stared at Jiang Cheng with expressions that said they were eager for some drama.
Although Jiang Cheng had told them last time that he wasn't interested in An Xin,
anyone with eyes could see that An Xin's feelings for Jiang Cheng were anything but ordinary.
After greeting the group, An Xin looked at Jiang Cheng with a slight awkwardness.
"It's the first time I've seen you in formal wear. You look quite handsome."
Jiang Cheng nodded and replied with a frank demeanor, "You look very beautiful today as well."
Seeing Jiang Cheng holding Yu Xiaoxiao's hand, An Xin turned to look at her and proactively reached out her hand, saying, "Hello, I'm An Xin."
Yu Xiaoxiao's conduct today was very dignified.
Not only had she shown no stage fright upon entering, but even now, facing An Xin, she didn't lose out in terms of presence at all.
She reached out her hand quite calmly and replied, "Pleasure to meet you, I'm Yu Xiaoxiao."
An Xin looked at Yu Xiaoxiao's dress and complimented, "Your dress is very beautiful. I really like this style."
"Thank you. You too. I saw you in the crowd as soon as I walked in earlier."
Seeing the two of them complimenting each other, Jiang Cheng stood quietly to the side without joining the conversation.
After all, his consistent philosophy was to not take the initiative, but not to refuse either.
Anyway, now that An Xin knew he was with Yu Xiaoxiao, the power of choice for what came next was in her hands.
Jiang Cheng just needed to sit back and wait for things to happen.
If she wanted it, Jiang Cheng could certainly satisfy her.
But if she didn't, he wouldn't force her.
After all, he wasn't exactly lacking for options.
As for Yu Xiaoxiao, Jiang Cheng was even less worried.
After all, his words and actions toward An Xin were within the bounds of normal behavior.
Seeing that no sparks were flying between the two, Wang Zheng couldn't help but speak up to break the silence.
"Oh, you two are actually wearing the same shoes?"
Hearing this, An Xin looked down at the Valentino high heels on Yu Xiaoxiao's feet.
These shoes were a new arrival for the current season.
She hadn't expected Yu Xiaoxiao to have bought them too.
Like Yu Xiaoxiao, An Xin had at least dozens of pairs of Valentino heels at home, but she just happened to pick this pair to match her outfit today.
The thing one fears most when going out is matching styles with someone else.
However, as the saying goes, matching clothes doesn't matter, but matching men... now that would be awkward.
Yu Xiaoxiao took a glance and replied, "What a coincidence. It seems our tastes are quite similar."
An Xin smiled and nodded, not denying it.
Because she knew Yu Xiaoxiao was telling the truth.
Not only had she and Yu Xiaoxiao taken a liking to the same evening gown and high heels, they even liked the same man.
Seeing An Xin chatting happily with the group, a trace of ruthlessness couldn't help but rise on Wen Ang's face not far away.
But that expression was fleeting. Soon, he walked over with a fawning look, following behind An Xin.
Wen Ang tucked away his expression and said to them, "We meet again, everyone. What a coincidence. Magic City is just too small."
As soon as Wen Ang finished speaking, everyone present looked at him with a look of disdain in perfect unison.
Yu Xiaoxiao, who was originally prepared to give a greeting, also turned cold when she saw Jiang Cheng's frigid gaze.
Seeing Wen Ang being given the cold shoulder, An Xin's expression didn't change from beginning to end.
It was as if she and Wen Ang weren't even acquainted.
Seeing everyone looking at him with contemptuous eyes, Wen Ang's face darkened significantly.
He could have accepted it if they had been sarcastic or even picked a fight when he greeted them.
But the expressions on their faces clearly showed they looked down on him.
This was hard to swallow for the naturally arrogant Wen Ang.
Especially since these people were all younger than him.
The key was that they were treating him with such scorn right in front of An Xin. Where was he supposed to put his pride?
Though the expression on Wen Ang's face didn't change much, the hands hidden behind his back couldn't help but clench tightly together.
His knuckles were cracking from the force of his grip.
But he soon silently released his fists.
Everyone present today was someone of importance.
And many people were looking toward them.
Acting out now would only make him a laughingstock.
While Wen Ang was so angry he could spit blood, he could only keep hypnotizing himself.
A wise man submits to circumstances; revenge is a dish best served cold.
Enduring hardships to strengthen resolve... sooner or later, he would kill all of these people.
Han Xin endured the humiliation of crawling between someone's legs and later became a high official... I am the same. I must endure.
Lack of patience in small matters upsets great plans... his family still needed to rely on this bitch An Xin to reach the next level.
Once his family secured this project and grew stronger, he'd see how he would discipline this woman, An Xin... Thinking this, Wen Ang once again said to An Xin with a gentle face, "The auction is about to start. I heard there are many pieces of jewelry and watches you like today. I'll bid on them all and give them to you later."
Hearing this, An Xin couldn't help but look at Jiang Cheng, her brow furrowing in displeasure again. "No need. I have my own hands and feet; I'll bid for what I like myself."
"How is that the same? Although you can afford it, this is also a gesture of my heart."
Seeing Wen Ang say this, An Xin became even more anxious to distance herself. "It's not necessary. I don't like accepting things from others."
"The two of us aren't exactly 'others'..."
Seeing Wen Ang's pestering behavior, the group suddenly found it a bit hard to watch.
Especially Jiang Cheng, who had just learned from Wang Sheng about the underhanded tactics Wen Ang had used against him behind his back.
Jiang Cheng spoke up to the group, "Guys, seeing this scene suddenly reminds me of Fei Yangyang."
As Jiang Cheng finished speaking, everyone was a bit stunned.
Wang Zheng replied blankly, "You mean the character from the Xi Yangyang cartoon?"
Seeing their confused looks, Jiang Cheng suddenly remembered that the 'Fei Yangyang' meme only became popular around the year 2020.
"That's the one. There are a few very popular GIFs from that cartoon."
Seeing everyone's interest piqued, Jiang Cheng continued, "Every time, Mei Yangyang would say to Fei Yangyang: 'Fei Yangyang, push faster! Xi Yangyang is running out of strength.' Even though Fei Yangyang was very reluctant, he was afraid of making Mei Yangyang angry, so he would always stand behind them and silently put in the effort."
"There's another GIF where Fei Yangyang stands behind Xi Yangyang and Mei Yangyang, crying and saying: 'Xi Yangyang, go slower, Mei Yangyang will get hurt, my heart aches for her.'"
After Jiang Cheng finished describing this, the expressions of the group suddenly changed.
They couldn't help but exclaim in shock.
Even Yu Xiaoxiao, who was standing nearby, couldn't help but give Jiang Cheng a sidelong glance before looking elsewhere to hide her reaction.
Her action clearly showed she understood Jiang Cheng's description.
However, compared to Yu Xiaoxiao, An Xin seemed a bit slower on the uptake.
Because the expression on her face clearly showed she didn't get it.
She usually accompanied An Ni to watch this cartoon.
She didn't think there was anything wrong with the scene Jiang Cheng described.
Because Mei Yangyang did indeed often order Fei Yangyang around, and Fei Yangyang enjoyed it.
It was obvious that Fei Yangyang liked Mei Yangyang, but the person Mei Yangyang liked was definitely Xi Yangyang.