Chapter 62 The Ball

Looking at Gu Manman, who was lowering her gaze, An Ni couldn't keep her mind from wandering. It was no wonder that the president paid so much attention to this new employee.

Gu Manman was not only highly talented, but she also carried an aura that many noble ladies would never have. Furthermore, her delicate features...

As soon as the door was pushed open, what came into Qin Zimo's sight first was a small foot in bright crystal high-heels and a slender, attractive leg.

The next second, he saw Gu Manman getting out of the car. She was clad in a pure-white off-the-shoulder gown, and her beautiful clavicles were faintly discernable. The material of the dress was so white that it was almost transparent. It reflected slightly, just like the wings of an angel. However, it didn't expose any part of her body.

Its hemline curved from high to low and expanded outward elegantly, revealing the lady's jade-like fair and slender legs. Its hem was dotted with diamonds, which were like the beautiful morning dew.

Her pitch-black hair hung loosely about her shoulders in a natural arc. Her eyes were clear and bright, her eyebrows were exquisite and lovely, her long eyelashes were trembling slightly, her fair and flawless skin was rosy, and her thin lips were as delicate as rose petals.

For a moment, Qin Zimo was fascinated by what he saw.

Gu Manman attracted a lot of attention in an instant.

She walked slowly up to Qin Zimo and waved her hand gently in front of him.

"Mr. Qin? What's wrong with you?"

Qin Zimo shook his head. He stretched out one hand and wrapped it around her shoulders.

The next second, he put an exquisite white mask on her face with the other hand.

Feeling the tenderness and caution of his action, Gu Manman quickly flushed.

Qin Zimo was wearing a black tuxedo, which perfectly highlighted his gentle temperament.

"Call me by my name tonight."

Gu Manman's face turned even redder as she heard Qin Zimo's words. "Mr. Qin, isn't it inappropriate? You're just my superior..."

Qin Zimo put a mask in Gu Manman's hand and said gently, "Don't forget, you're not my subordinate tonight. You're my dance partner instead."

Gu Manman took the mask that Qin Zimo had passed over to her dully. It was the same as the one she was wearing, which stunned her for a moment. "Mr. Qin, this is?"

Qin Zimo's fingers gently covered Gu Manman's soft lips as a gentle smile formed at the corner of his lips.

"Help me put it on. And remember, call me Qin Zimo."

After he finished his words, Qin Zimo slowly lowered his head until it was right in front of Gu Manman before he finally stopped.

Gu Manman felt as though her face was on fire. She carefully put the mask on Qin Zimo's face and then retracted her hands.

Many noblemen and ladies gathered at the entrance of the hotel, which was like a resort. They all wore expensive suits and evening gowns and entered one after another.

Qin Zimo stood alongside Gu Manman and placed his hand on his waist. He gave her a hint and said, "My Princess, it's time for us to enter."

Gu Manman froze for a moment, and then she held Qin Zimo's arm.

The two of them walked to the door step by step. When they reached the door, An Ni quickly handed the invitation to the attendant there.

The attendant glanced at Gu Manman and smiled at Qin Zimo. "Your female companion is truly gorgeous, Mr. Qin."

Qin Zimo nodded a bit and said, "Thank you for the compliment. That's exactly what I was thinking."

Following Qin Zimo, Gu Manman walked into the spacious dance hall, where warm light was scattered and canorous music was floating around.

A white piano was placed in front of the stage. The pianist sitting there reveled in playing the melodious music, as if he was intoxicated.

Gu Manman's lips curled up gradually as she looked at the people talking and laughing inside and at the sumptuous delicacies placed on the tables.

The Gu family was considered a noble family in Capital. However, her parents had never brought her to such occasions or balls.

Not even once...

No matter where her parents went, they would always bring their more excellent elder daughter with them, and she had always stayed at home, waiting for them to get home and waiting for her sister to describe the beauty of the outside world to her.

...

Nonetheless, this time, she had come to the mysterious place that she had always been eager to go to when she was a child.

After she came here, she had no idea why she found that it was not as fantastic as she had imagined.

The men and women at the ball all wore masks similar to those between lovers. Each couple's masks were different.

It seemed as if they were afraid of mistaking others for or not being able to find their partners.

"Manman, what are you thinking about?"

Qin Zimo turned to look at Gu Manman, his soft eyes filled with worry.

Gu Manman was instantly brought back to reality. She gently shook her head at Qin Zimo and said, "Mr. Qin, I'm sorry, I was distracted."

Qin Zimo smiled at her and said, "Manman, please allow me to address you this way. I'll remind you again. Call me Qin Zimo, and don't call me Mr. Qin anymore. It distances you from me."

Gu Manman lowered her gaze, and an unnatural expression appeared on her face. "Qin... Qin Zimo."

Upon hearing Gu Manman's voice, which was as soft as a mosquito's, Qin Zimo narrowed his eyes and smiled.

He reached out and rubbed her head. "That's my good girl."

The spotlights on the stage gradually gathered and then slowly focused on the man and woman who were holding each other.

Under the spotlight, the man's eyes were as deep and cold as the water of the Mediterranean, and his nobility fascinated the people present instantaneously. He had thin lips, and under the perfect outline were his delicate ceramic-like features. The rigorously designed black suit seemed to have been tailored for him, outlining his particularly lean waist.

The woman who took his arm alongside him was wearing a blue-purple dress with dark patterns of red spider lilies on it. The cloth near her shoulders was embroidered with complex patterns, and the purple waistband had embroidery of flying butterflies on it, which made her waist look more slender. Her dark, long hair was tied up in a bun, with a few strands hanging down on both sides of her cheeks. There was a butterfly-shaped hairpin stuck in her bun. Tenderness could be seen in her dark eyes, and her red lips curved into a soft smile. At first glance, she looked as gentle as a fairy.

They wore black masks, which were designed in a unique way.

"Enjoy yourselves today."

The man raised his glass high and clinked glasses with the woman next to him. The two of them drank down all the red wine in one gulp.

The atmosphere under the stage was ignited in an instant. They all raised their glasses and cheered softly.

Although the man and the woman on the stage were wearing masks, everyone under the stage knew who they were, except for Gu Manman, who was confused from beginning to end.

Gu Manman's pupils suddenly lost focus. The captivating male voice on the stage just now seemed to echo a certain voice that came from the depths of her memories.

Nevertheless, she couldn't remember it for a while. She just found it familiar, yet it scared her so much that she wanted to hide!