Chapter 1684: Chapter 1684: Shocking Turn at the Banquet
This politically charged diplomatic charity banquet, for the sake of safety, started off with the entire process, with every detail drafted by diplomats from both countries, then reported upwards.
His meticulous and sensitive nature made this sudden segment inevitably arouse a sense of vigilance within him.
His deep and unwavering gaze once again fell on Yiyi and Fengye Wuyin, especially observing Yiyi’s warmly inviting smile. He pondered carefully and didn’t sense any ulterior motives in her expression; that smile was so pure.
His feelings were complex and subtle, yet vaguely, he still believed she wasn’t a bad person.
"Ling Kong, don’t overthink it. It’s just performing a piece on stage together. I already agreed to it. With everyone so expectant, if I don’t step on stage, it would indeed bring disgrace to our Aus Empire. Moreover, I also wish for this charitable journey to be meaningful."
The Councilman’s wife remained unconcerned, then walked gracefully up to the stage, arriving beside Yiyi.
Ji Lingkong looked at the bright smile on Yiyi’s face. The frown on his forehead finally eased.
"Please, Madam Councilman!" Yiyi sat on the right side of the piano, with the Councilman’s wife on the left inside.
And Fengye Wuyin, with his head slightly lowered, extended his flawless, slender fingers. The cold silver cufflinks brushed against the corner of the sheet music, creating a silver flash, with an expression of indifferent gentlemanliness as he turned the pages for them.
Yiyi gave a slight smile to the Councilman’s wife, signaling to begin together. Both being experts, they naturally shared an understanding. Four beautiful hands instantly fell on the keys, and the delightful, brisk music danced in the air, with notes blooming like flowers, spreading to every corner.
She silently breathed a sigh of relief, feeling that her task was a success.
Once this piece was finished, she had nothing to do with Fengye Wuyin and ought to leave this banquet. After all, her initial intention was to find Ji Lingkong for confirmation, but it turned out to be nothing but a fantasy.
She should return to find the Du Le couple and then work hard, striving to get into the Royal Institute of Technology, step by step getting closer to her goal.
Naturally, this banquet wasn’t entirely without meaning. The Du Le couple always tried to secure her identification papers, but due to their low status and lack of connections in the government, it was simply impossible.
If she didn’t have an identification card, she could be imprisoned at any time, let alone study abroad.
So collaborating with Fengye Wuyin at least brought one significant advantage—her identity problem was resolved.
While playing, as she contemplated the next steps, she momentarily lost focus and fell behind in the tune. Yiyi quickly concentrated again, turning her head slightly to offer an apologetic smile to the Councilman’s wife.
The Councilman’s wife was generous and gave her a reassuring expression, to which Yiyi retracted her gaze.
Yet, the moment she retracted her gaze, she caught, from the corner of her eye, Fengye Wuyin silently raising his hand. It appeared as if he was about to turn the page, but Yiyi keenly noticed something flashed between his fingers beneath his sleeve.
His angle was so precise, with the piano and the sleeve of his dress as cover, that those below could not detect what was clutched in his curved palm.
Had Yiyi not been seated at a subtle angle, she would have missed it altogether.
Yiyi’s expression changed abruptly. Though she didn’t know what he held, the sudden rise of intense unease, a sixth sense, struck her, momentarily blanking her mind.
As Fengye Wuyin’s hand slightly rose, seemingly reaching for the sheet music, it suddenly reversed direction with lightning speed halfway through the air.
