Yang Liu watched the person slowly descend the stairs and suddenly understood why Ye Mu had rejected her.
Once you have seen the vast ocean, it is hard to be satisfied with mere river water; once you have seen the clouds of Wushan, other clouds are no longer worth contemplating. Having seen such a treasure, how could one possibly care for a wildflower by the roadside?
This young highness of the Insect Race hailed from a distinguished background and had been doted upon, yet it had not made him arrogant or ferocious. It was simply that wherever he stood, people naturally knew how noble he was.
It was like Yang Liu herself; even with exquisite makeup and a beautiful gown, the hardships and weariness of dealing with her father and brother, and the struggles of a difficult life, would still show through her skin.
Yang Liu raised her hand to her face, feeling envy for a man's face for the first time. Such a face, even if one were jealous, could not muster the feeling.
Luo Qi had stepped down step by step and reached Ye Mu's side. Ye Mu extended his hand and steadily took Luo Qi's.
The two individuals, equally outstanding in appearance, stood together, shoulders touching. The taller one was whispering something to the shorter one.
Such a beautiful scene made even the strange sight of two men holding hands seem perfectly normal.
Ye Mu, holding Luo Qi's hand, smiled and introduced him to everyone present: "This is His Highness Luo Qi of the Insect Race."
The crowd waited for a long time, but no further words followed. They realized Ye Mu only intended to say this much and, looking at him again, saw that he was already solicitously leading Luo Qi towards the buffet area.
Yang Liu sighed. Well, losing to someone like this, she had to admit defeat. However, she still needed to find another opportunity to discuss the collaboration with Ye Mu.
If one path is blocked, it's best to quickly change course and find another way; the ultimate goal remains the same.
With Luo Qi's arrival, Ye Mu's eyes could no longer hold anyone else. Fortunately, he had contacted most of the people he needed to, so it was fine to leave them be for now.
He leaned against Luo Qi, looking at the food on the table, his brow furrowed. If he had known Luo Qi would come, he would have asked the chef to make more of Luo Qi's favorite dishes.
The pastries and food on the table looked good but tasted rather ordinary.
Banquets usually lasted a long time, and before the end of the event, the food could not show any signs of discoloration or wilting. Consequently, the taste was naturally not very good.
Ye Mu picked and chose for a long time, managing to select two acceptable pastries and placing them on a plate to hand to Luo Qi.
Luo Qi had first piloted the starship and then endured the cold wind outside for a long time. He was now quite hungry and, without saying much, directly took the plate and began eating the pastries.
Ye Mu watched him with a smile. Seeing him frown, he said, "The pastries here are a bit cold. After the banquet, I'll make you some noodles."
Luo Qi glanced at him. Although Ye Mu was usually very good to him, he still sensitively felt that Ye Mu seemed overly solicitous today.
Ye Mu's lips curved into a smile. Even seeing Luo Qi's puzzled gaze, he didn't explain, only wishing he could pinch Luo Qi's cheeks.
Perhaps he was inherently different from others. Those children wanted to pinch Luo Qi's cheeks when they were young, but he only wanted to do so as he grew older. Not only did he want to pinch them, but he also wanted to... kiss them.
To see if they were as soft and fragrant as glutinous rice balls.
Hiss, he dared not think about it; the mere thought made him feel hot again.
Luo Qi finished two pastries before handing the plate back to Ye Mu. Ye Mu naturally took it and placed the plate back on the table:
"The pastries are a bit cold, eating two is enough."
Luo Qi mumbled, "Am I still a child?"
Ye Mu gestured to Luo Qi's height and smiled, looking down at him. "Aren't you still a child?"
This statement hit Luo Qi's sore spot. In his previous life, he hadn't had enough to eat or wear. Now, he had plenty to eat and drink, but for some reason, he was still shorter than his friends.
Especially the person beside him, who was already 1.8 meters tall at sixteen or seventeen and now stood at 1.88 or 1.89 meters, almost 1.9 meters. Standing next to him, he looked like a tower.
He was already feeling down, and now, he hadn't even forgiven him, and he dared to mock him!
The more Luo Qi thought about it, the angrier he became. He raised his foot and kicked Ye Mu.
A small footprint remained on Ye Mu's crisp suit trousers. He wasn't angry; he first appeased Luo Qi a few times before bending down to wipe away the dust.
Luo Qi snorted and turned away. He didn't want to be with this annoying guy.
The annoying guy looked up and only saw the back of the little insect cub. He quickly chased after him, "Hey, Luo Luo, wait for me."
Luo Qi heard him but pretended not to. He quickened his pace. He didn't know anyone here except the Ye family, so he walked towards a less crowded corner.
When he got there, he realized someone was already there, wearing a deep red evening gown. Luo Qi narrowed his eyes; that person seemed to be the woman who had been chatting and laughing with Ye Mu earlier.
Luo Qi didn't intend to approach, but he heard the woman's voice suddenly raise slightly. She was likely on the phone with someone:
"I said I know! Stop talking."
The other party must have said something, as the woman's expression turned somewhat annoyed. "Of course, I understand what I'm doing. I'll go back tomorrow."
After speaking, she didn't wait for a reply and directly hung up the communication.
Looking up, she saw Luo Qi not far away.
Luo Qi felt a bit awkward. Although unintentional, he had overheard a private conversation, which was quite impolite:
"I'm sorry, I just wanted to get some fresh air."
The anger on Yang Liu's face had not completely subsided, but upon seeing Luo Qi, she instinctively managed a smile. She felt Luo Qi was likely a little younger than her but much more likable than her two younger brothers.
"It's alright, there's nothing that can't be heard."
Luo Qi stood still, pursing his lips, feeling a bit awkward and unsure of what to say, as he felt the woman in front of him seemed on the verge of tears.
She was different from the charming and beautiful woman he had seen earlier, chatting and laughing with Ye Mu.
Yang Liu, however, laughed a couple of times. Seeing Ye Mu looking for her with an anxious expression, she suddenly felt a mischievous impulse.
She took two steps forward, getting a little closer to Luo Qi. From Ye Mu's perspective, it looked as if she were about to snuggle into Luo Qi's arms.
Yang Liu had her limits. Seeing Ye Mu approach, she slightly stepped back and said to Luo Qi with a smile:
"Your Highness, did you see me earlier? I was discussing a marriage alliance with this young master of the Ye family."