Shadow and Light: The Bride Who Clicks Her Way to Love-Chapter 263 - 276: Stunning All

Lu Shifeng didn’t tell Su Xingyu about the complexities in between; his mother’s dislike was his mother’s issue, and it had nothing to do with her.

Su Xingyu took the qipao to the resting room to change. Once she put it on, it fit perfectly, the soft silk smoothly outlining her captivating curves, fitting seamlessly as if it were tailor-made.

She couldn’t help but marvel at the old lady’s embroidery skills. The true elegance of a lady from the past was extraordinary. Even for a woman who had studied abroad and experienced great changes, her stitching skills were impeccable, and it remained perfect even after decades. She gazed at herself in the full-length mirror. Under the crystal light, the floral qipao set against her fair, delicate skin, adding a flush of gentle color. Her eyes sparkled, and her features were exquisite, resembling a beauty from a classical painting, as graceful as a flower, as pure as jade, with an enchanting subtle fragrance.

She looked stunning.

It wasn’t vanity but rather the craftsmanship of the qipao hand-embroidered by the old lady was indeed too beautiful, making her unable to resist admiring herself a moment longer in the mirror.

Suddenly, she heard a gentle knock at the door outside the resting room, "Miss Su, the young master is asking if you’ve changed clothes? Mr. Lee and the others have arrived."

Su Xingyu quickly responded affirmatively and walked out of the resting room.

She walked down the retro luxurious corridor towards the banquet hall, hearing a lively commotion from a distance.

She initially thought there must be at least dozens of people due to the noise, but when she got closer, she found only a dozen or so, including Lee Lei whom she had seen at Lu Shifeng’s birthday party, and another young man who bore a slight resemblance to Lu Shifeng. The remaining men and women were elegantly dressed, carrying and wearing items far from cheap.

As she entered, a dozen pairs of eyes simultaneously fell on her.

Some were curious, some were observing, yet none held any malice.

The directness of their gazes made even someone like Su Xingyu, who wasn’t easily flustered, feel a bit uneasy, wondering if she looked odd in the qipao.

"Wow, sis-in-law, you’re out!" The young man, Lee Lei, spoke first with a smile beside the soft fur-covered sofa, "Good evening. Last time I had your cake; this time, I brought wine for you."

Su Xingyu couldn’t help smiling; the earlier sense of unfamiliarity and unease vanished into thin air. This young man named Lee Lei appeared utterly harmless, regardless of how often Lu Shifeng reminded her that he was an incredibly dangerous mobster. Given his enthusiasm and friendliness, it was hard not to feel a liking towards him.

"Brought wine? How thoughtful of you." She nodded to Lee Lei with a smile, "Welcome to join."

As she spoke, she naturally moved to Lu Shifeng’s side.

Lu Shifeng was initially sitting on the black leather sofa in the center. From the moment she appeared, an amazement flashed deep in his eyes, and his gaze remained fixed on her.

Damn...!

He only felt a tightness in his throat, a slight heat in his lower abdomen. The vivid and alluring camellia qipao perfectly outlined her enchanting figure. He regretted letting her wear it now, wishing he could wrap her in a blanket from head to toe, not allowing those people to freely admire her beauty!

He took deep breaths, trying hard not to lose composure in front of everyone, standing up and saying to her, "You look beautiful."

Those three words made her cheeks slightly flush as she shyly lowered her head.

Lee Lei secretly chuckled beside them, quietly nudging his good friend Du Yunfeng, "Hey, did your fourth aunt really throw things when she returned to her parents’ house last time? I’m telling you, these two are inseparable like glue. Brother Shifeng is determined to have Su Xingyu. No matter how much your fourth aunt creates a fuss, it’s pointless."

Du Yunfeng’s fourth aunt was Du Shuxian, Lu Shifeng’s mother.

The two families had some blood relation. Du Yunfeng resembled Lu Shifeng a bit as well, though he was not as cold and austere, more refined and gentle.

Upon hearing this, Du Yunfeng sighed, "Do you think my family dares to meddle in the Lu Family’s affairs? Whenever fourth aunt returns home crying and causing a scene, we can’t wait to send her back like a deity. It’s only Brother Shifeng who’s brave enough to defy the pressure from so many stubborn old folks and marry first, report later. If it were you or me? Ha, we’d be waiting to get our legs broken."

Lu Shifeng’s marriage was kept secret from many people, but the Lu and Du families were in-laws, so Du Yunfeng had heard some whispers.

As for how Lee Lei knew? He’s a real character.

The two exchanged a glance, knowingly chuckled, both feeling things were about to get lively. Just watching Lu Shifeng, the eternal cold iron tree in bloom, was already a delight for the world.

Over there, Lu Shifeng introduced everyone to Su Xingyu, "This is Du Family’s third miss Du Liujia, my mother’s family, also my cousin; this is Furong Records’ eldest son Shen Yunzhi; this is Zhao Media Culture Group’s third son Zhao Tiedong..." Each family background was extraordinary, a person of great allure.

At this moment, these people who should have been pursued were all greeting her with smiles——

"Hello, sis-in-law."

"Hello, sis-in-law."

Most of them weren’t as informed as the Du Family or Lee Lei, unaware that Su Xingyu had already married Lu Shifeng. But that didn’t stop them from calling her "sis-in-law," as Lu Shifeng hadn’t stopped Lee Lei earlier, and seemed to enjoy it, so why not join the fun?

Su Xingyu felt shy at their greetings, hurriedly smiling modestly.

Meanwhile, Lee Lei left Du Yunfeng’s side and pushed forward triumphantly, telling the crowd, "See, I told you sis-in-law is beautiful, but you didn’t believe me! You bunch waste time lingering around blossoms outside; did any of you find someone satisfying? Look at Brother Shifeng, either he doesn’t act, or he gets a big—beautiful—woman—!"

"Tchu—" The crowd booed him, "You’re the most flirtatious! So, Mr. Lee, did you find one?"

"Me? I promise I’ll find someone as beautiful as sis-in-law!" Lee Xiaolei confidently declared, smiling ear to ear.

The crowd booed him again, then teased Lu Shifeng and Su Xingyu, "Mr. Lu, sis-in-law, you must show off your love, smother that single dog!"

"Smother him!"

"Smother him!"

The crowd started having fun without limit, while Su Xingyu quietly held a smile beside Lu Shifeng, observing. She felt relaxed with this group, not at all like the intense atmosphere at the Qin Family’s engagement party before.

Lu Shifeng wasn’t someone fond of play, usually having no friends. The people here were not so much his friends, rather, more of Lee Lei’s companions his guest brought along. The purpose of this small party was to introduce Su Xingyu to people, preventing incidents like today at the Qin Family. Should any unseeing person bully her, these young masters and misses here could give her a hand.

The waiters brought in wine and delicacies, and a live violin quartet played melodious music.

Gradually, people dispersed, each finding something of interest, while Su Xingyu sat on a soft leather sofa, enjoying snacks and sipping wine.

Lee Lei approached her.