He was mocking him. 

Xia Lei laughed. “I didn’t get one, actually. I wonder if…” 

Ahn Suhyeong spread his hands. “That is Choi Myeongho’s responsibility. I’ll help you ask. The guests tonight are respected figures in the Republic of Korea. You should get an invitation if you are of good enough standing.” 

Xia Lei just laughed and didn’t say anything. 

Shentu Tian-Yin let out a quiet sigh. If Xia Lei’s behaviour had been bad, then this now was worse. The man she, Shentu Tian-Yin, wanted was definitely not someone who would speak deferentially to others to gain favour, and not one who would be mocked by others!

Ahn Suhyeong was not interested in talking to Xia Lei any longer. He walked towards Shentu Tian-Yin and a graceful, gentle smile appeared on his face. “You are so beautiful tonight, Tian-Yin. You will surely be the brightest gem at the banquet.” 

Shentu Tian-Yin stood from the dressing table and a small, sweet smile appeared on her face too. “Thank you.”

Shentu Tian-Yin’s smile made Ahn Suhyeong even happier....