This Is My Planet - Chapter 19

Evening fell.

In the clothing store, Xia Guixuan looked at his suit and leather shoes, feeling quite peculiar.

Yin Xiaoru stood beside him, tilting her head and watching him, her eyes sparkling.

She had originally thought that long hair and a suit were not quite a match, but she never expected a suit with tied-back hair could exude a different kind of charm.

How did someone like this develop into a stoic and rigid guy? What a waste of natural charm.

“I’m still not used to it,” Xia Guixuan looked around. “But it does look more professional.”

Yin Xiaoru grinned, “It doesn’t matter. Nowadays, there are formal occasions for wearing Hanfu. You can dress however you like in your daily life. I just wanted you to change because of me.”

Xia Guixuan understood, “Because you change into ancient clothing when you’re doing undercover work, so for daily professional attire, it highlights a different demeanor.”

“Easy there! Don’t go spreading rumors; when did the straightforward me, Yin Xiaoru, ever do something shady?” Yin Xiaoru looked around, lowering her voice. “Let’s see how things go at the banquet. If it’s convenient to make a run for it, we’ll change into something else and sneak into his secret research facility.”

Xia Guixuan chuckled.

If it weren’t for other matters, this little fox’s personality would be right up his alley, quite intriguing.

Unfortunately, he believed Yin Xiaoru wouldn’t have many opportunities to explore. Well, whose fault was it for having divine talent but not learning cultivation? Fun things are not meant for you then.

Yin Xiaoru casually bought the suit and left the clothing store under the inquisitive gaze of the salesperson.

Both of them boarded the newly repaired hovercar and buzzed their way to the outskirts of the mountain where Xia Guixuan had first seen Yin Xiaoru leap down from a hillside.

In truth, this place wasn’t far from Yin Xiaoru’s home. She resided in the eastern suburb while this area was more like the southeast suburb. Sangyu city was relatively small, and the two places were just a dozen kilometers apart.

Yin Xiaoru drove up the mountain road toward the villa on the mountainside, saying, “Zhou Pengcheng arrived in Sangyu ten days ago. He was also a well-known young talent in the capital. When he came to Sangyu to preside over his family’s branch company, he claimed that it was for training. I thought it was strange, so I went to investigate secretly. It’s not like I came to steal his research results or anything. At that time, no one knew what results he had.”

“Uh-huh,” Xia Guixuan nodded along.

He didn’t believe her. She went there only because she knew the other party must have some kind of result.

It was quite a coincidence that she arrived at the right time. He didn’t know if the serum she stole was effective, but she did bring a man home…

Yet, at this moment, Xia Guixuan realized that Yin Xiaoru indeed had quite the luck.

Because he sensed numerous powerful auras scattered all around. Despite their attempts to conceal them, how could they possibly escape his perception? If any of these individuals were here initially, they could easily crush Yin Xiaoru with a single finger. Yet, when she infiltrated this place, the strongest was merely a bat-person…

But it was hardly surprising. This wasn’t a provincial capital, and in a third-tier city, having both the bat-person and someone like Yin Xiaoru with such strength was already impressive. What other formidable individuals could there be? In this small place, Yin Xiaoru probably feels invincible on ordinary days.

As for why so many powerful people appeared today, Xia Guixuan didn’t think it was due to the exposure of the bat-person that prompted Yan Wuyue’s investigation… Such “illegal” matters could be easily smoothed over by a prominent family in a hundred different ways. Why gather strong individuals forcefully? Moreover, the timing doesn’t match up.

A more plausible scenario was that these people were initially arranged to gather here today for some significant event.

The little fox had great luck and caused trouble just yesterday….a true calamity bearer.

Regardless, the other party definitely had arrangements for today’s birthday banquet.

Upon arrival, Yin Xiaoru parked the car, handed over the invitation, and they smoothly entered the villa without any hitches.

The villa’s hall had been transformed into a banquet venue, mainly in the form of a self-service ballroom, with a revolving buffet table like a nebula, and classical music gently echoing.

Several guests had already picked up glasses of wine or beverages, engaging in small conversations. Yin Xiaoru casually took two glasses of wine and handed one to Xia Guixuan. Then, with an impeccable and elegant smile, she walked towards the main seat in the hall.

Many people noticed her and greeted her, “Xiaoru’s here!”

Yin Xiaoru gracefully returned the greetings along the way. People’s gazes were quite consistent… Some men appeared passionate and admiring, while women seemed jealous and envious.

She was too beautiful.

Everyone was adorned in exquisite evening dresses, each outclassing the other in craftsmanship and materials. Yet, Yin Xiaoru managed to exude the aura like a celestial, like an immortal in her flowing gown. Even while smiling, her demeanor carried a distant and proud air, making many men feel a slight tremble in their hearts.

A foxy lady indeed…

Xia Guixuan sighed. Regular folks didn’t need to compare themselves to her; there was no competition.

Observing how she captured everyone’s attention upon her entrance, it wasn’t surprising that she was so self-loving and confident, always assuming that everyone would be attracted to her.

However, her behavior outside and at home was indeed different. The one who had a mouth full of grease and enthusiastically discussed pranks with him was a different side of the fox…

It proved that a man’s attractiveness was solely linked to his looks. When he followed behind Yin Xiaoru looking like a bodyguard, all eyes were on her, and few even noticed him.

After all, Yin Xiaoru was still a female CEO, and most of the young ladies and gentlemen in the room hadn’t truly stood on their own, and many were just pretending.

“Xiaoru is still as beautiful as ever.” At the head of the table, a young man in a white suit stood confidently, accompanied by several elderly gentlemen who seemed like butlers.

Xia Guixuan could clearly feel the young man’s fervor and desire, hidden beneath his suave demeanor, he was indeed a tall and handsome man.

Young Master Zhou Pengcheng… It seemed that his intentions weren’t solely for the ecological garden. After all, the little fox was truly tempting in their eyes.

Yin Xiaoru stepped forward, handing over a gift box. “Wishing Pengcheng a happy birthday and endless success.”

Zhou Pengcheng thanked her with a smile and proceeded to unwrap the gift in front of everyone.

Xia Guixuan wasn’t accustomed to this kind of public unwrapping. To him, it seemed impolite, yet somehow, it had turned into a form of etiquette. Upon closer thought, he understood. It was similar to publicly announcing a list of gifts in some settings, all for the sake of guests’ comparisons, and to show off the host’s prestige…

When the gift box was opened, inside was a small, exquisite shield, emitting a faint glow, obviously not an ordinary item.

“This is…” Zhou Pengcheng intentionally let Yin Xiaoru show off a bit and asked, “What is this?”

The entire room fell silent, everyone craning their necks to get a better look, with many women wishing Yin Xiaoru would embarrass herself publicly.

Yin Xiaoru elegantly smiled. “I heard Pengcheng has been interested in artifacts related to cultivation similar to the Divine Descendants. This shield is a defensive device that can withstand a particle beam gun’s attack.”

The people in the hall were moved.

During the early days of human and divine descendant interaction, the latter’s artifacts were sought after. Who wouldn’t be interested in legendary immortal treasures? Even if one couldn’t use it due to lacking magical abilities, having one as a collection was prestigious. Among them, defensive artifacts usable without personal abilities were especially valuable. Yin Xiaoru bringing this out was one thing, but she was giving it as a birthday present to a young man!

Some seemed excited and amazed but were actually sourly saying, “Pengcheng, give it a try?”

Zhou Pengcheng glanced at Yin Xiaoru, who slightly smiled, indicating he could try it out.

He placed the shield in a corner, and an old butler brought out a gun.

Bang!

A beam of energy, similar to what Yin Xiaoru used on the bat-person, flashed across. The shield emitted a faint smoke, but there wasn’t even a dent.

“Indeed a treasure.” The old butler was pleasantly surprised and bowed to Zhou Pengcheng. “This is at least an advanced artifact comparable to a Divine Descendant’s treasure.”

Zhou Pengcheng was even more astonished. Was Yin Xiaoru going all out like this because she knew he was planning something against her and wanted to make amends?

What’s the use of making amends? It only made him more eager to take everything she had, including her life and wealth. Did it have any other significance?

A woman with beauty and no brains.

Yin Xiaoru glanced back slightly and met Xia Guixuan’s eyes, and they both saw a smile in each other’s gaze.

After discussing it for so long, it’s naturally of significant importance!

At nearly the same time, Yan Wuyue arrived at the mountain’s side with several members of the special forces team.

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