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He looked up at Candice, who was still bowing. The blond youth's crisply pressed suit jacket was trembling slightly with his breathing.
"Councilor Lin, the previous misunderstanding was due to my ignorance. I sincerely apologize again if it caused you any trouble!"
Candice bent over at a ninety-degree angle before continuing, "Our patriarch sincerely hopes to gain your friendship through this invitation, and we hope you will grace us with your presence."
"Okay, I'll accept the invitation for now. Whether I go or not depends on the situation."
Lin Hao said lightly.
"Thank you, Professor Lin. I won't bother you any longer. Please continue with your work."
Candice finally breathed a sigh of relief after leaving Lin Hao's office.
What can he do? He is also desperate.
Previously, Janet and Lin Hao were jealous of each other, but fortunately, they didn't offend each other too much.
Although Lin Hao is keeping a low profile now, people in the circle of the God of War and the councilor all know that he has a remarkable status.
The Bolenas family even wanted to use Candice to establish a connection with Lin Hao.
That's why we're in this situation now.
Candace didn't dare tell his family that he had offended Lin Hao.
Remembering that Lin Hao had mentioned being somewhat interested in their family, they reluctantly came to deliver the invitation, and thankfully, the mission was successfully completed.
At this moment, Candice's entire back was soaked with sweat. The kid he once looked down on was now a planetary-level powerhouse.
No one was deliberately targeting him, yet he felt as if he were being watched by a ferocious beast.
……
Looking at the invitation, Lin Hao fell into deep thought.
He really didn't want to provoke 'Scorpion' Vinina right now unless it was absolutely necessary.
Now, it's not easy to maintain a delicate balance in terms of the affections of the five older sisters.
If Vinina were to break in again, his life would likely be in complete chaos.
But now, thanks to her understanding of the five older sisters in the Bond Space, Jiang Fang no longer faces any obstacles.
Only the alluring older sister, although she treated him very well, but...
He realized he could also use Vinina to further his relationship with the alluring older sister.
……
Thinking of the fiery 'Moon Witch,' he thought, "Gather ye rosebuds while ye may," and under the cover of night, Lin Hao arrived.
Night fell, like a huge black silk ribbon, gently covering the training camp.
Jiang Fang stood gracefully by the window, like a blooming rose in the night, holding a glass of red wine elegantly in her hand.
Her eyes held a hint of allure and mystery, like twinkling stars in the night sky, bright yet enigmatic, as if holding many stories within them.
Just then, Lin Hao appeared in her line of sight, heading straight towards her.
Jiang Fang's eyes held both anticipation and inner turmoil.
This guy in front of me is certainly attractive, but he's too much of a womanizer!
Before she could think any further, Lin Hao had already jumped onto the windowsill.
Seeing Lin Hao's boldness without saying a word, Jiang Fang's heart suddenly raced, as if she was also anticipating something.
Lin Hao lowered his head slightly, his chin resting gently on Jiang Fang's shoulder. Their bodies were pressed so closely together that it was as if time had stood still, leaving only the sound of their heartbeats and the gentle night.
"The night is beautiful tonight."
Lin Hao's deep voice flowed gently into Jiang Fang's ears, like a tender stream, stirring her heartstrings.
Jiang Fang tilted her head slightly, quietly appreciating the dreamlike night view before her, but her heart was filled with thoughts of the person behind her.
In Jiang Fang's eyes, Lin Hao was like a shooting star streaking across the night sky, exuding a unique and irresistible charm in this training camp.
For some reason, Jiang Fang became deeply fascinated by it.
Martial artists like them are not bound by worldly trivialities; they only pursue their true inner feelings and desires.
She didn't seek any long-term entanglement with Lin Hao; she only hoped to share this moment of joy and passion with him in this brief time.
Lin Hao had long sensed Jiang Fang's inner turmoil and longing. He slowly turned Jiang Fang around, and the two stood face to face.
His gaze was as deep as a still pool, as fiery as a flame, like the most dazzling star in the night sky, looking straight into Jiang Fang's heart and igniting all the emotions within her.
The hibiscus flowers closed their pale purple skirts in the twilight, but could not stop the night wind that swept through the forest.
The wind always seemed to swirl around the old tree, blowing its drooping aerial roots across the bluestone path, like fingertips repeatedly caressing its cool texture.
As the dew deepened, the cicada shells hidden among the leaves suddenly made a soft sound, and the empty shells slid down the branches half an inch, revealing the newly molted wings beneath.
Between the thin, transparent veins of the leaves, the night dew still clung, glistening moistly in the moonlight with each gentle tremor of the leaves.
Chapter 30 Alluring vs. Vinina
"Boom boom boom!"
Yao Rao opened the door and, upon seeing Lin Hao standing outside, made no attempt to let him in.
"You brat, what are you doing bothering your older sister so late at night? Get to the point!"
Yao Rao looked at Lin Hao warily. After going through the 'special training class', she really didn't want to get involved in Lin Hao's life. She felt that the current relationship was fine.
"Sis, I got an invitation to a New Year's Day party. I saw that Candace was quite sincere, so I didn't turn it down. I was thinking you could come with me."
Seeing that Yao Rao was indeed keeping a close watch on him, Lin Hao had no choice but to hand over the invitation at the door and explain his purpose.
"What about your other sisters? Janet is in Europe. Wouldn't it be more convenient to have her come with you?"
Yao Rao glanced around, still wary.
"That's different. Although the four of them are now planetary-level, their mindset hasn't shifted to that of strong individuals yet. Besides, I have no experience with this kind of party. I think it's best if my sister accompanies me!"
Lin Hao had no choice but to resort to his charm and coquetry.
"Fine, I'll go with you then. Now get lost!"
Yao Rao didn't want to waste time with him, so she agreed and immediately closed the door.
Lin Hao, who had almost bumped his nose, rubbed it helplessly. 'Venina, you'd better behave yourself next time…'
……
The crystal chandelier cast warm golden light onto the relief dome, where Vinina Bolenas leaned against the gilded railing on the second floor, her shimmering gold fishtail dress outlining her graceful curves.
She looked down at the black-haired youth who was being fawned over at the entrance of the banquet hall, her expression complex.
She wasn't in the mood to attend the party, but her brother, the head of the family, specifically sought her out, emphasizing that they had finally managed to invite an important person, and that if Vinina, as a key member of the family, were absent, she might inadvertently offend him.
If only her child were that outstanding, what a pity...
'Whoever killed my child, I will tear you to pieces!'
"Aunt, Councilor Lin is here..."
Candice's voice came from behind her. Vinina raised her hand to interrupt, her dark purple nail polish gleaming with a metallic sheen under the light.
"I see."
As she turned, the hem of her skirt swept across the ground, like a scorpion raising its stinger.
Lin Hao nodded and smiled at the HR alliance members and other family representatives surrounding him.
He secretly rejoiced that Janet's family hadn't joined in the fun, otherwise he would have made a fool of himself.
Her alluring arms gently wrapped around his, her black backless dress showcasing her stunning figure, making all the other women at the party pale in comparison.
Then another stunning figure, dressed in a shimmering gold gown, gracefully walked in from upstairs.
The alluring woman stared at Lin Hao, her fingertips subtly digging into the soft flesh of his elbow, while her telepathic message exploded in his mind: [She's 'Scorpion' Vinina. This woman is no ordinary person. Not only is her child almost your age, but she also has countless unsolved murder cases on her hands! Don't mess with just any woman!]
Out of the corner of his eye, Lin Hao caught a glimpse of Vinina gracefully walking through the crowd, her red lips curving into a perfectly sculpted smile: "I've long heard of Councilor Lin's remarkable talent at such a young age, and it's an honor to meet you today. You are indeed a man of exceptional appearance!"
"Mrs. Vinina."
Lin Hao was filled with respect, and everyone nodded in unison.
Vinina was very confident in her charm, and a strange smile appeared on her lips as she looked at Lin Hao.
After a few rounds of drinks, soothing music filled the banquet hall.
Vinina's graceful figure, accompanied by a fragrant breeze, drew closer, attempting to invite Lin Hao to dance.
Suddenly, Yao Rao stepped to the side, blocking half of his body, and subtly entered between the two. "It is with great regret that I learned that your young master recently passed away in City 003. Please accept my condolences."
Vinina's pupils contracted slightly, and her nail-painted fingers curled into her palms.
Just as he was about to speak, Yao Rao turned around with Lin Hao, saying, "I originally wanted to introduce Councilor Lin to some more friends today, but I'm sorry to take my leave. The owner has suddenly summoned us to discuss important matters."
The night breeze swirled her alluring, loose hair, brushing against Lin Hao's nose. Suddenly, she turned his chin, the moonlight casting a small shadow on her eyelashes, but her tone was colder than the night breeze: "This woman, at eighteen, dared to poison her cousin with a neurotoxin to help her brother fight for the family fortune—do you really think her nickname 'Scorpion' is just for show?"
Just as Lin Hao was about to speak, Yao Rao suddenly grabbed his tie, forcing him to lower his head.
The soft touch was fleeting, leaving her slightly disheveled, glistening lips.
Out of the corner of my eye, I could see Vinina standing behind the floor-to-ceiling window, staring intently in this direction.
"Are you satisfied?"
She ripped off her high heels, rubbing her reddened ankles, her ear tips flushed. "You didn't bring me here on purpose, did you? To provoke me with a femme fatale like Vinina, did you..."
"A jealous older sister is far more terrifying than a venomous scorpion."
Lin Hao smiled slightly, "However—"
He suddenly leaned in and grabbed her alluring wrist, unleashing his domain to bring the two of them into the Qiankun-class intelligent fighter jet that was already hovering overhead: "Good sister, I didn't say I was satisfied."
The Qiankun-class intelligent fighter jet pierced the night sky, illuminating the corner of the sky with a white line, as if piercing through the darkness and letting in some milky light to linger.
As the fighter jets flew away and the last glimmer of light faded, the darkness seemed to flicker a few times before closing in again.
……
Lin Hao thought his good days were coming, but he never expected the sky to fall.