Coveted After Becoming a Monster [Quick Transmigration] 52

Chapter 52:

This banquet came suddenly, so of course it couldn’t use Qi Fu’s ridiculous excuse. So the celebration banquet was changed to a regular banquet, with the excuse that the sea battle was over and they were just toasting everyone.

However, there were many rumors in the streets, and the most widespread one was this.

It was said that this banquet was proposed by the daughter of District Chief Qi, and Qi Peilan, who had always doted on her, had hastily arranged the banquet and invited others.

It seemed that Qi Fu had prepared thoroughly for this, not only having a new dress custom-made, but also spending a lot of money on many pieces of jewelry.

A rumor leaked out that Captain Qi seemed to have taken a liking to someone and had even gone to ask a bunch of teammates how to seduce them.

At this point, someone had to ask, what about Ling Yun, who was rumored to be with Captain Qi?

The two of them had been rumored to be like that, in the South Tower prison, in front of her mother, unable to control themselves and were naked and pressed together. How could Qi Fu start to have a change of heart now?

So, someone explained that Ling Yun was a heartless scumbag who had run away after sleeping with Captain Qi. Even Professor Ji couldn’t contact her. Captain Qi was heartbroken and helpless, until she met the woman who made her fall in love at first sight, and only then did she struggle out of her grief.

The above content is not guaranteed to be true, but it was all pieced together by Li An from what she had heard on the left and right in the bustling banquet.

“When did Qi Fu get someone she likes?” Li An mumbled, biting her spoon.

As the originator of the rumors about Qi Fu and Ling Yun, Li An did not believe the rumor that Qi Fu was heartbroken, but she thought about the rest of the content.

It wasn’t her fault for thinking wildly. The person was too abnormal.

Her eyelids lifted, and her gaze went in. Qi Fu, who was surrounded by the crowd, was no longer wearing her favorite floral shirt, but a fishtail long dress, a relatively slim style, but it was embellished with gold thread and rhinestones. Her blond hair was half-covering her, and the exposed earlobe was hung with a gold pendant with a diamond. Her neck and wrist had a matching necklace and bracelet.

The overall style could be summed up in one sentence: expensive and flashy, as if she were afraid that others would not know how rich she was.

Looking at the people around her, many were blinded by the flash and secretly lowered their heads to blink.

Fortunately, Qi Fu’s skin was fair, and her features were handsome but not without beauty, so she could pull off such a gorgeous combination.

But Li An’s attention was not on how luxurious the combination was. She just felt that Qi Fu was now like a peacock spreading its tail, and she must have someone she liked.

She unconsciously scooped up a piece of cream and absentmindedly put it in her mouth. She saw Qi Fu once again secretly look this way.

Li An was finally sure that Qi Fu’s crush was in her direction!

She hummed twice with satisfaction. Qi Fu had said they were the best of friends, but she hadn’t even told her that she had someone she liked. What kind of friend was that? Fortunately, she was smart and had found out from just a few words.

If there was another chance, she must complain to Qi Fu.

At this thought, Li An sighed.

Last night, in a fit of emotion, she had turned back into a little octopus. But when she woke up, she had turned back into a person.

In her depression and confusion, Li An had been listless all day, and had not even eaten much of the breakfast that Ji Yulin had prepared.

It wasn’t that Li An was being a diva. She had just woken up from a coma, and in the next second, she was about to lose her beloved. No one could be happy.

Not to mention that at this moment, she seemed to be standing on a teetering tower. She thought that Ji Yulin had a new love, and was only staying with her out of a sense of responsibility. The other…

Could confess to her at any time and then leave resolutely.

Li An couldn’t eat. Ji Yulin, opposite her, was also hesitant to speak, especially when Li An unconsciously avoided her hand. Her mood was at its worst, and she suddenly said, “An An, let’s talk.”

Li An’s heart trembled, and the fear of leaving Ji Yulin spread, almost drowning her.

But before she could respond, someone knocked on the door, saying that Qi Peilan had prepared a banquet and that Captain Qi had specially invited Professor Ji and Miss Ji An to attend.

Seeing the two invitations with different names, Li An was like seeing a savior and nodded repeatedly in agreement.

Ji Yulin had initially shown her opposition, but for some reason, she had also agreed.

So, now the two of them were at the dinner party.

After eating another small cake, Li An silently looked to the side and realized that she had finished the whole plate of cakes.

The waiter who was refilling the food looked at her several times, but in the end, said nothing and silently refilled the empty plate.

Li An lifted her hand and gave up with embarrassment.

It wasn’t her fault for eating so much. When she was a little octopus, she didn’t like such occasions. Even if she just had to lie on a plate and eat, she still felt that this kind of place was boring. Now that she had turned into a person, there were more things to pay attention to, which made Li An even more annoyed. If it weren’t for wanting to avoid the conversation, she would not have come.

Li An thought and thought, and even looked at the pattern on her dress. In the end, she couldn’t help but look up, her peripheral vision peeking to the other side.

Compared to Qi Fu in the center of the banquet, Ji Yulin also had a lot of people around her.

Even though Ji Yulin’s attitude was cold, there were eloquent people who kept throwing out topics, and the scene was lively, with no sign of cooling down.

Li An pressed her lips together.

Ji Yulin was busy, and Qi Fu was also busy. Only she was unknown and could only be a mushroom in the corner.

Actually, she should have been relieved. When she was with Ji Yulin, she couldn’t help but think about things, afraid that Ji Yulin would say “let’s talk” again.

Now that someone had led her away, Li An didn’t have to worry so much for the time being, but…

She was still very annoyed in her heart.

Her gaze once again inadvertently shifted over. The tall glass in Ji Yulin’s hand was already empty. Someone beside her quickly stepped forward and diligently poured her a drink.

This was already the fourth glass of the day.

Li An’s heart was even more annoyed. She couldn’t help but lift her hand, wanting to take a cake again, but the moment her hand landed on the edge, her fingertips turned, and she picked up the tall glass filled with wine.

She had no interest in this thing at all, just curious why Ji Yulin could drink so much, and what was so good about this thing.

Her fingertips were on the side of the glass, and her clear fingerprints were reflected. Li An lowered her eyes and stared blankly at the swaying wine. A faint grape fragrance wafted over, luring her to lower her head and take a sip.

But Li An hesitated, still holding the wine glass.

She had not yet asked Ji Yulin if she could drink.

In the crowd on the other side, Ji Yulin’s peripheral vision was fixed on one spot. No matter the hustle and bustle around her, her attention was always there.

Seeing Li An lift the wine glass, her body shifted, and she almost walked over. Fortunately, Li An put it down first, and she pretended that nothing had happened and turned around.

“Professor Ji, we were just saying…”

What were they saying?

Ji Yulin had never listened carefully. They were all unimportant things.

The banquet continued. Amidst the clinking of glasses, someone was already slightly drunk, shouting drunken words. The sound of the saxophone faded, and a violin appeared, and the music changed to something else.

Whether it was before or in the current post-apocalyptic world, the lives of those in high positions would not change much.

Qi Fu once again looked at Li An, deliberately turning sideways, and showed off the jewelry on her earlobes and wrists to Li An.

Did you see? Did you see?

Did you see her five-carat diamond earrings and all-gold bracelet?

Where are the people she arranged to go over? Have they raised their voices and told her about her powerful background, noble character, and interesting personality? Does Ji An know how rich she is?

Qi Fu glanced out of the corner of her eye. Seeing Li An look up, she quickly turned around and showed off the gorgeous jewelry on the other side.

This inspiration had been given to her by Ji An An. Although that big gold chain looked tacky, it was the best way to show off wealth. She wanted that Ji An to see how rich she was.

Seeing Li An look to the other side, Qi Fu pretended to casually walk a few steps forward, blocked her way, and pretended to casually turn around.

A ten-carat large diamond necklace, and the ring was also pure gold.

If it weren’t too strange, Qi Fu would have wanted to pick up a loudspeaker and shout in Li An’s ear, “Did you see, third party? I’m very rich, as rich as Ji Yulin. You should change your feelings and fall in love with me.”

But Li An lowered her eyes at this moment and stared at the wine glass in her hand.

Qi Fu frowned, a look of dissatisfaction on her face.

What’s so good about that thing? Is it as good as her two-hundred-gram gold necklace? Could it be…

Playing hard to get!

Qi Fu’s eyes lit up. When she had asked her friends last night, they had said that she couldn’t just chase after her. She had to learn to play hard to get. But she hadn’t expected Ji An to use this trick first.

Not simple, not simple. She must have found out that she was looking at her, so she deliberately lowered her head and didn’t look. As expected of an experienced third party, she was so skilled at using such tricks.

Qi Fu tutted a few times, a look of seeing through everything in her eyes.

Playing hard to get, right? Then I’ll pretend to fall for it.

On the other side, Li An had a worried expression. She wanted to secretly try it but didn’t dare. She wanted to secretly glance at Ji Yulin to see if she had noticed, but she was blocked by the annoying Qi Fu.

She was really something. If she wanted to look at the person she liked, she should just look openly. Why was she secretly turning around and blocking her way?

It made her unable to observe Ji Yulin. The wine glass in her hand was almost warm, but she didn’t dare to take a sip.

She was afraid that Ji Yulin would see, and she was afraid that Ji Yulin would be angry.

The wine swirled in the glass, creating ripples.

Li An thought and thought. She saw out of the corner of her eye that Ji Yulin was left with only an empty glass, and a strange annoyance arose in her heart.

If Ji Yulin can drink, why can’t she?

She gritted her teeth. Just as she was about to lift the wine glass, she saw Qi Fu walk over, bend down, and say, “Dear Miss Ji An, may I have this dance?”

Huh?

Li An was stunned and didn’t know how to answer. Her gaze went from top to bottom, quickly scanning the luxurious jewelry, and then landed on Qi Fu’s face.

Is the peacock in heat?

No, why are you in heat with me? Where’s the person you like?

Li An sucked in a breath of cold air and subconsciously looked at Ji Yulin over there.

Coincidentally, Ji Yulin also turned to look at Li An.

Li An’s red lips moved, and she could faintly feel the probing gazes from all sides.

She suddenly jolted and understood!

Qi Fu is using me as a shield!

She was afraid of putting too much pressure on her crush, and she was also afraid that the attention of others would make her nervous. So she had just randomly found someone and then would take the opportunity to invite the person she liked.

Tsk tsk, as expected of you. So calculating.

Li An gave Qi Fu a meaningful look.

Qi Fu’s raised hand was suspended in mid-air. When she lowered her head, she hid the smile on her lips.

Still playing hard to get, right? Her eyes clearly can’t move away, yet she’s still pretending to hesitate.

Qi Fu took a step closer and said again, “May I have the honor of having the first dance with you tonight? Miss Ji An.”

Tsk, woman, I still don’t understand you?

Are you happy now? The only biological daughter of the district chief of the Thirteenth District, the captain of the First Special Forces Squad of the Thirteenth District, and now the only genius who has awakened a special ability, is now humbly and repeatedly begging you to dance with her. It’s like a superior bowing their head. Who wouldn’t be moved?

On the other side, Li An was in a difficult position, silently persuading herself.

Friends should help each other. She’s willing to go to great lengths to catch a cheater for you. A dance is nothing. I’d do anything for a friend. Yes, anything for a friend.

Li An gritted her teeth and with difficulty, extended her hand.

She touched Qi Fu’s fingertips.

“Let’s, let’s dance,” Li An said with a look of deep-seated hatred, her voice difficult.

Qi Fu smiled and said nothing, just pulling Li An’s hand.

Still playing hard to get, right?

The violin sounded again, and the music suddenly grew louder, surrounding the entire hall. The crystal chandelier on the ceiling was brilliant, and the dance steps were graceful.

Li An stepped onto the dance floor and only then remembered that she didn’t know how to dance.

Her hand was on Qi Fu’s. She silently pulled it back a little. Just as she was about to say “forget it,” she saw Ji Yulin step onto the dance floor with a lady.

Li An’s eyes narrowed, and she resolutely held Qi Fu’s hand again and said through gritted teeth, “You know how to dance, right?”

Qi Fu was stunned for a moment and also saw Ji Yulin and her inexplicably extra female partner.

Isn’t the third party here? Why is there another one over there!

Who should she seduce first now?

Qi Fu’s face was stiff. She replied by instinct, “I guess so.”

“Then bear with it,” Li An said quickly, and in the next second, she stepped on Qi Fu’s foot.

Qi Fu’s face was distorted. Before she could pull out this leg, the other side was stepped on.

“Hiss…” Qi Fu almost cried out in pain but suddenly held it in.

For Li An, for a friend.

Qi Fu squeezed out a smile and said with difficulty, “Miss Ji An doesn’t, doesn’t know how to dance, huh? Then I’ll teach you… damn it, can you step on me lightly!”

Another step, and Qi Fu was in so much pain that she almost jumped up. After cursing, she realized her gaffe and quickly maintained her smile, “I, I mean, you should step on me lightly. Let’s take it slow.”

“Oh…” Li An didn’t hear what she was saying. Her attention was all on the other side, and she answered absentmindedly.

Even on such an occasion, Ji Yulin did not like to be too complicated. A long white silk dress, the only pattern was the irregular wrinkles of the fabric, which made her slender waist look even more slender. Her long, loose hair half-covered her back, and the deep dimples on her waist were also faintly visible.

Li An’s gaze lingered, and she unconsciously pulled Qi Fu closer.

But Qi Fu did not notice. She was busy controlling her dance steps and dodging, and from time to time, she would let out a cry of pain.

“Damn it, lightly… I mean, although it’s Miss Ji An’s first time dancing, she really has talent.”

“Pain!” Qi Fu almost cried out, but she tried to hold on, “Pain, same, pupil! Ji An’s pupils are so beautiful. Are you a mixed-blood?”

“Fuck, don’t step there. It’s all swollen,” Qi Fu was covered in a cold sweat and said through gritted teeth, “If Miss Ji An can slow down a little, it might be better. Damn it! I didn’t tell you to keep stepping on the same place!”

Li An said “oh” and took a step back, her peripheral vision glancing over again.

What is Ji Yulin talking to others about?

She seems very happy today, drinking and dancing.

Li An’s eyelids drooped, but she couldn’t suppress the annoyance in her heart. She actually had the thought of turning back into an octopus and destroying this place.

She took a deep breath and tried to control herself, but the heel of her shoe on Qi Fu’s foot suddenly exerted force.

Qi Fu was in so much pain that she repeatedly called for her mom. Before the dance was over, she pulled Li An off the dance floor and said repeatedly, “I’m a little tired, I’m really a little tired. Let’s rest for a bit.”

She quickly grabbed a wine glass beside her, tilted her head back, and swallowed it, using this method to suppress the pain. Her mind was spinning, and she managed to squeeze out a sentence, “It’s a little stuffy here. Does Miss Ji An want to go for a walk outside?”

She couldn’t dance anymore. If she continued, she would have to spend the rest of her life in a wheelchair. Remembering that her friend had said to create a space for the two of them, she opened her mouth and invited her to go out.

Li An’s gaze shifted, and she forced it back, and said listlessly, “Okay.”

She didn’t know where Qi Fu had taken her. She vaguely remembered that Qi Fu had said a lot, chattering on and on.

Until late at night, Qi Fu sent her back to the villa.

Li An forced a smile, barely said goodbye to the other, and then pushed open the door alone.

With a creak, she smelled a strong smell of alcohol.

Before she could react, someone threw themselves into her arms.

Li An was stunned for a moment and subconsciously hugged the person. In the faint moonlight, she could vaguely see the other’s blurry face.

“Ji Yulin?”

The person seemed to be very drunk. Her whole body was limp, and she completely sank into Li An’s arms. She weakly raised her hand and hooked her neck. Her lips, which smelled of wine, touched her earlobe, igniting a tiny spark.

She kept murmuring, “An An…”

“Baby, baby…”

“Don’t go, okay? Don’t, don’t dance with others.”

The hand that was hooking her neck drooped and grabbed her collar.

Her warm breath lingered on her earlobe and neck, making the skin hot.

Li An couldn’t say anything else. Her lips opened and closed, and she held Ji Yulin even tighter.

“Don’t go… don’t leave me…”

“An An…”

The fingertip on her waist trembled and couldn’t help but fall.

The person did not stop her and buried herself deeper in her arms, both a tacit approval and an inducement.

“An An…”

In the darkness, the sound of stumbling footsteps was heard, and then someone hugged her and fell into the soft sofa. After a muffled groan, she pressed even closer.

“An An, don’t go…”

The fragmented drunken words were still there, constantly pulling her into desire.

“Don’t leave me, I beg you…”