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"I don't like either of them."

Xie Liuzheng said, "Only kids have to choose. Adults can have both."

"Suìsuì is an adult now."

Xie Zhiyu's sharp features softened. "Mm."

Xie Tingsi was baffled. "Eldest Brother, what's that 'mm' for?"

"Didn't you say Suìsuì didn't like either of them?"

"I think they're all just good friends, too."

Xie Zhiyu nodded slightly. "Mm. What I meant was..."

"Suìsuì can like whoever she wants."

"As long as she likes them."

The curtains in the grand auditorium had been drawn, leaving the room dim. Multicolored neon lights came on, and the music gradually grew louder.

"Miss Suìsuì, may I have this dance?" Lu Mingqian, dressed in a black tailcoat, held out a hand. His fingertips trembled.

"Of course." Shen Baili took his hand without hesitation.

Zhu Zhitao grabbed Sang Fang's arm. "Let's dance together!"

Meng Jiu'an was aloof with others, but he had endless patience for his friends. He offered Ruan Mian his arm and looked down at her. "Shall we?"

Ruan Mian glanced around but saw no sign of Quan Yu.

She must have seen wrong from the stage. How could Quan Yu possibly be here?

"Sure!" Ruan Mian took Meng Jiu'an's arm. "Xiao Jiu, I'm glad I get to dance with you."

"The honor is all mine," Meng Jiu'an said.

Qiao Yi and Ji Qi exchanged a glance. "Let's go dance!"

Su Yan had a dance partner, but her gaze fell on Su Yun, who stood alone. Amid the lively crowd, her mother looked especially conspicuous.

"I'm sorry. My mom's alone." Su Yan bowed ninety degrees to her partner. "I want to dance with her."

Su Bowen had originally planned to come too, but something urgent had come up at the company. Otherwise, her mom and dad could have danced together.