Li Si wandered casually through the banquet hall and happened to bump into Mr. Leng and Mrs. Leng, exchanging a few pleasantries.
After making half a circle around the venue, she didn't see any sign of Xu Er or Bai Shasha.
Who knows—maybe they found some secluded spot to enjoy their romance, or perhaps Bai Shasha's occupational habits kicked in, dragging him off to sniff out some juicy news?
Instead, she ran into a few acquaintances with whom she exchanged some polite small talk.
Li Si strolled over to the dining area of the banquet. She wasn't the least bit hungry; she was just bored and admiring the beautifully crafted delicacies on display.
Just then, Jin Jiachao approached her with a warm smile and greeted her, "Li Si! I haven't had the chance to congratulate you in person yet!"
His eyes held a trace of both regret and admiration. How good it would have been if this child were truly his sister's granddaughter.
