Lord, give up! Madam has too many vests

Chapter 278

Yan Lan tried to catch a glimpse of that familiar figure, but the person walked very fast and quickly disappeared at the end of the corridor.

Yan Lan frowned slightly. Just then, Bai Xiaoyu, her face flushed, walked out of the lounge.

She hurriedly tidied her hair and clothes, a hint of panic in her eyes, and left in a rush.

Yan Lan's gaze fell on Bai Xiaoyu. She noticed several faint marks on Bai Xiaoyu's neck, as if she had been lightly bitten. Bai Xiaoyu subconsciously tugged at her collar, trying to cover it up, but she couldn't hide the smugness in her eyes.

"You go back first, I'll come back later."

Qin Shi's voice rang in Yan Lan's ear, soft and deep.

Yan Lan was slightly taken aback. She knew that the inauguration ceremony of the First Commander was about to begin, and it was indeed inappropriate for the couple to appear together on such an occasion.

She hesitated for a moment, nodded, and turned to return to the banquet hall alone.

The banquet hall was brightly lit, with dazzling crystal chandeliers casting soft light that reflected off the smooth marble floor, creating shimmering spots of light.

The guests, dressed in splendid gowns, strolled through the crowd, chatting and laughing. As soon as Yan Lan returned to the hall, Cheng Fei and his sister came to greet her.

"Sister-in-law, where did you run off to?"

"Master Qin just went to see you."

Cheng Fei asked with concern, a hint of worry in his eyes.

Yan Lan smiled slightly and made up an excuse to brush it off.

"It's nothing, I just went out for some fresh air."

"Sister Yanlan, this is Brother Qin's coat. He accidentally got his clothes wet and took it off."

Bai Xiaoyu's voice interrupted Yan Lan's thoughts.

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Turning around, he saw Bai Xiaoyu walking over with Qin Shi's coat in her hand.

Cheng Lingling snatched the coat from Bai Xiaoyu and glared at her fiercely.

How did his coat end up with you?

Bai Xiaoyu, I'm warning you, Brother Qin is a married man. Stop bothering him.

Yan Lan glanced at Bai Xiaoyu, whose face was still flushed, and whose eyes seemed to hold two pools of spring water, sparkling with an ambiguous light.

Bai Xiaoyu didn't speak, but gave Yan Lan a deep look, her eyes carrying a hint of provocation, as if silently declaring something. Then she hurriedly left.

Yan Lan's gaze swept across the crowd, trying to find that familiar figure.

She remembered that the person was wearing a light gray suit, but in this brightly lit hall, there were quite a few people wearing the same color suit, so it was impossible to identify him from behind.

She wasn't sure about anything.

At this moment, Qin Shi returned from the lounge.

His steps were steady and composed, as if nothing had just happened.

Cheng Lingling hurriedly handed him the suit jacket. Qin Shi took the jacket, smiled slightly, but his eyes inadvertently swept over Yan Lan.

Yan Lan's heart skipped a beat. She really wanted to ask him what had happened between Bai Xiaoyu and him, but the words were interrupted by a commotion.

The crowd suddenly fell silent, as if they had been stunned by some invisible force.

The crowd made way for a tall, middle-aged man.

His face was dignified, and his brows exuded an imposing aura. He wore a crisp black Zhongshan suit, and the medals on his chest gleamed under the lights.

His appearance made the atmosphere in the entire banquet hall more solemn.

Yan Lan swallowed back the words that were on the tip of her tongue. She knew that the First Commander had already arrived.

There were so many people surrounding the first officer, so densely packed, that they surged like a tide.

Yan Lan stood on tiptoe, but still couldn't make out the First Official's face. The guests rushed forward, their faces beaming with ingratiating smiles, some introducing themselves at length, trying to make a good impression on the First Official.

Flashes of light went off one after another, and the noise was incessant, filling the entire hall with a boisterous and utilitarian atmosphere.

Yan Lan frowned. She disliked noisy occasions and disdained such deliberate flattery.

She stepped back, avoiding the center of the crowd, and found a quiet corner where she leaned against the wall alone.

She tilted her head slightly, gazing at the high ceiling where the crystal chandelier twinkled like stars, yet it could not illuminate the confusion in her heart.

She still harbored doubts about the relationship between Qin Shi and Bai Xiaoyu, but couldn't find an opportunity to ask them clearly.

"Go out for some fresh air?"

Qin Shi's voice suddenly rang in her ears, interrupting her thoughts.

Yan Lan turned her head and saw that Qin Shi had somehow managed to avoid the crowd and was standing beside her, looking at her with gentle eyes. His gaze held a hint of doting, as if he could see right through her.

"The First Commander's residence has a classical garden that was left over from before the founding of the People's Republic of China. I heard that it used to be a royal garden, and the scenery is very beautiful."

Qin Shi said softly.

Just as Qin Shi was about to take Yan Ran through the crowd to get some fresh air, a stern gaze fell upon him.

"Qin Shi, come over and greet the First Commander."

Shen Yunzhong's inappropriate voice came over.

Shen Yunzhong walked over with Liu Jinnian, his eyes filled with disdain as he glanced at Yan Lan.

"The First Commander's residence has a classical garden that was left over from before the founding of the People's Republic of China. I heard that it used to be a royal garden, and the scenery is very beautiful."

Qin Shi spoke softly, his tone tinged with longing. His gaze swept briefly over Yan Lan, as if anticipating her response.

Just as Qin Shi was about to take Yan Lan through the crowd to get some fresh air, a stern gaze fell on him, as if carrying an invisible sense of oppression.

Qin Shi paused slightly, his brows furrowing gently.

"Qin Shi, what are you doing? Come over and greet the First Commander."

Shen Yunzhong's inappropriate voice suddenly broke the surrounding tranquility.

Shen Yunzhong walked over with Liu Jinnian. His eyes were filled with obvious disdain. He glanced at Yan Lan and his lips curled up slightly, revealing a mocking smile.

Shen Yunzhong would certainly not be absent from such an important occasion as tonight.

No one knows what methods he used to get another invitation, and he even brought Liu Jinnian along.

His appearance instantly turned the previously harmonious atmosphere into a tense one.

Qin Shi looked displeased. He was already annoyed by Shen Yunzhong's appearance, and now he didn't want to have any interaction with him in this situation.

Yan Lan stood beside Qin Shi and felt a slight tightness in her heart when she saw the displeasure on his face.

Fearing that the father and son would start arguing again, she quickly whispered a few words in his ear.

After hearing this, Qin Shi sighed slightly. Although reluctant, he still followed Shen Yunzhong over.

Yan Lan watched Qin Shi's retreating figure, feeling somewhat helpless. She knew that the relationship between Qin Shi and Shen Yunzhong had always been delicate, and tonight's occasion was so important; she didn't want to put Qin Shi in a difficult position.

With that in mind, she decided to go out for some fresh air first.

Feeling carefree, she turned around, shook off the crowd, and walked out through a side door.

Unlike the bustling banquet hall, the garden in the First Commander's residence was very quiet.

At night, all around is quiet, with only the chirping of insects and the gurgling of flowing water intertwining, as if playing a tranquil nocturne.

Moonlight spilled onto the garden path, creating soft dappled light and shadow, while a faint floral fragrance filled the air, making one feel relaxed and happy.

Yan Lan took a deep breath, and the agitation in her heart gradually subsided.

After walking for a few minutes, a small river suddenly appeared before us. Under the moonlight, the river water shimmered like a flowing jade ribbon, sparkling with a soft light.

Amazingly, wisps of white steam rose from the stream, creating a scene reminiscent of a fairyland.

Yan Lan took a closer look and discovered that it was actually a natural sulfur hot spring river, with the water temperature just right and a faint sulfur aroma.

Yan Lan rubbed her slightly sore feet; she was indeed quite tired after walking for so long.

She glanced around to make sure no one was watching, then took off her shoes, rolled up her trouser legs, and carefully dipped her feet into the warm spring water.

The hot spring water gently enveloped her feet, and a warm current instantly spread throughout her body, making her feel incredibly comfortable.

Hot springs have good medicinal effects. Yan Lan is five months pregnant, and the baby in her belly is relatively stable.

Doctors have said that soaking in hot springs can help relieve fatigue and is good for your health.

Yan Lan closed her eyes comfortably, enjoying the tranquility and comfort, with only the sound of flowing water and the occasional chirping of insects in her ears.

However, at that moment, Yan Lan suddenly sensed something was amiss.

Her eyelids twitched slightly, and an inexplicable intuition made her suddenly open her eyes.

She sensed a gaze from the shadows, watching her subtly.

Yan Lan's intuition has always been sharp.

She opened her eyes, her gaze quickly sweeping around, trying to catch the unsettling look in her eyes.

The garden was quiet, with moonlight spilling onto the winding path, the shadows of the trees swaying, and an occasional breeze bringing a touch of coolness.

However, an eerie atmosphere lurked beneath the tranquility, as if someone were hiding in the shadows, silently observing her.

Yan Lan slowly stood up, pulled her feet out of the warm hot spring, and gently dried them.

She put on her shoes carefully, trying not to make any noise.

"Who is there?"

Yan Lan asked softly, her voice tinged with a hint of probing.

Yan Lan walked forward slowly, taking each step carefully.

She knew that there were other people in the garden besides her.

That person seemed to not want anyone to discover his existence.