Song Lianhe felt torn. She knew this banquet was the beginning of all her entanglements and grievances with him, the moment he would officially receive his "villain card."
'So far, Zhou Cangyan has actually treated me pretty well. He's arrogant and difficult, yes, but I've never seen a trace of mockery or disdain in his eyes. At least, he's countless times better than the male lead!'
Perhaps sensing her gaze, the man's eyes flickered toward her indifferently as he entered the grand hall. After a moment, his gaze swept over to Zhou Junlin, who was seated on the other side.
"Greetings, Imperial Sister-in-law."
"I'm glad you could make it."
Chun De was indeed very fond of him, her expression more joyful than when she saw her own biological son.
She had originally intended to match him with Song Xilan and had secretly reserved a seat for him next to her. But now, sensing Zhou Junlin's unusual interest in Song Xilan, she couldn't bring the matter up.
