Mo Nuan found a corner to sit down, took out her phone, and continued reading the online novel she had only read a third of earlier. However, she hadn't gotten into it when she was disturbed by a blatant stare.

She looked up and saw An Shi standing about a meter away, smiling at her with desire evident in his eyes and a look of certainty on his face.

A sense of unease surged in Mo Nuan's heart. Her body instantly tensed, and she glanced around instinctively. The spot she was in was somewhat secluded, with the noise of the banquet from the hall audible but people barely visible. She...