Tian Jing was wearing a luxurious champagne-colored sequin evening gown, the fitted cut perfectly outlining her curvaceous figure.

The dress was adorned with tiny sequins, which twinkled with a dreamlike sheen under the light with her every subtle movement.

Her alabaster skin seemed even more lustrous, like jade, against the champagne-colored dress.

Radiant and elegant with a hint of allure.

"Jing, happy birthday!"

"Jingjing, long time no see! Happy Birthday!"

"Wow, our birthday star looks absolutely stunning today!"

...

As everyone spoke, they smiled and walked toward her.

"Qin Hua, you’re here!"

"Xinxin, I’ve missed you!"

"Brother Cheng, you’re looking more handsome!"

Jing’s face bloomed with a dazzling, sweet smile as she greeted each of them warmly.

Then, she affectionately pulled Xu Qing, who was wearing a fox mask, over.

"Come, come, let me introduce you. This is my good friend, Xu Qing. Qingqing, this is Qin Hua I’ve mentioned, and this is Zhang Yuxin... They’re all my best friends!"

"Hello, Qingqing."

"Hello, this outfit is so hot!"

"Hi, hi..."

Everyone instantly started chatting enthusiastically amongst themselves.

At this moment, laughter and chatter erupted again at the entrance.

Liang Yufan and Li Junyi, along with several former colleagues of Tian Jing from Jinxiu Commerce, also walked in wearing various masks.

They were all rich second generation from Yan City, and some had met Qin Hua and others before, some even knew each other.

However, with masks on, there was an added air of unfamiliarity and mystery.

"Don’t speak, let me guess who you are... Junyi? Haha, with that flamboyant vibe of yours, I’d recognize you even if you turned to ash!"

"Hey, hey, hey! Miss Zhang, give me a break, alright? This is what I’d call fashion taste!" 𝒇𝓻𝓮𝓮𝙬𝙚𝒃𝒏𝓸𝙫𝒆𝙡.𝓬𝓸𝒎

"Hello, Brother Yufan, long time no see."

"Oh, you can recognize me even now?"

...

For a time, the side hall was filled with laughter and lively speculation of identities, creating a bustling atmosphere.

After greetings and excitement.

Li Junyi leaned close to Jing, curiously asking, "By the way, Jing, hasn’t Qi Wen arrived yet?"

Jing shook her head and explained, "Jinxiu Commerce just had that big cross-border business news, and with Sister Wen being the business director, she’s currently on a business trip with the team in the Imperial City. There’s no way she’d make it back in time."

Zhang Yuxin suddenly bumped Jing’s shoulder and gossiped, "Jing, I only heard from Qin Hua this morning that you’re off the market?! When did this happen? You’ve hidden it too well! And... I heard it’s someone from your previous company?"

She and Jing had known each other for years, but it was the first time she’d heard of Jing’s romantic involvement.

With these words, the originally lively atmosphere quieted down a bit.

Only Xu Qing, with her big dark eyes darting all about, posed an ’it’s none of my business’ stance as she intently listened.

Jing maintained that sweet smile, raising her champagne glass, with a tone having just the right touch of bashfulness and happiness: "He’s a really nice guy, I’ll formally introduce you to him later."

Liang Yufan’s eyes, hidden behind the mask, flashed a faint trace of gloom.

He initially went to great lengths to join Jinxiu Commerce partly to cultivate a relationship with Jing from proximity.

But she not only directly got together with the company’s grassroots CTO, but later even switched jobs, leaving all his plans foiled.

However, now that Tian Chengye’s side is a chaotic mess, selling off Jinxiu Commerce’s shares, he couldn’t muster much enthusiasm.

Yet, he still felt quite unwilling.

After all, they’ve known each other since childhood, and the situation felt like being suddenly cuckolded by a blond outsider.

Quite frustrating.

Qin Hua’s gaze flickered, and with a smile she said, "So why hasn’t your mysterious ’boyfriend’ arrived yet? A girlfriend’s birthday party is such an important occasion, him being the protagonist, it’s a bit hard to swallow that he hasn’t shown up yet, isn’t it?"

Jing calmly replied, "There’s still over half an hour until the official start, what’s the rush? It’s my birthday, naturally he wants to prepare well and give me a big surprise."

Qin Hua smiled and said nothing more.

Her father Qin Decang was currently in another VIP lounge, chatting with Tian Chengye and others.

Later, Lin Jingming and Meng Chuan were expected to arrive.

When Tang Song arrived and faced such a gathering... heh, it would truly be an interesting "show."

"Buzz buzz buzz——" A vibration came from the phone in her handbag.

Jing glanced at her phone, her eyes lighting up.

[Song: "I’m on my way, will be there shortly."]

She quickly replied with an adorable emoji.

Jing gracefully stepped out of the crowd, approaching the hotel banquet manager coordinating the scene.

Softly, she said, "Manager Liu, my boyfriend is arriving soon, could I trouble you to personally greet him at the lobby?"

Manager Liu was slightly taken aback, then immediately put on a warm smile: "Of course, Miss Tian’s friends are our most prestigious guests. Could you provide me some details and his car’s license plate so I can arrange accordingly?"

Jing blinked, "You should know him, he’s Tang Song."

"Uh..." Manager Liu’s professional smile instantly froze, his pupils abruptly dilated uncontrollably, and his voice faltered, "You... you mean... Chairman Tang?"

"Yes, indeed, really appreciate it."

"Ah! Okay! Okay! Rest assured! I’ll head over right away!"

Manager Liu bowed solemnly, quickly turned, and while pulling out a walkie-talkie, hurriedly ran towards the entrance.