Chapter 66 - The Focus of Competition

Xu Linxi's eyes were full of contempt. She glanced at Ama and sneered: "What? You still want me to apologize?" Ama's response was concise and firm: "Apologize! Those who misunderstood Xia Zhuozhu's identity have apologized to her. Only you, as the initiator of all this, have no regrets." Xu Linxi's laughter echoed in the air. She seemed to think that Ama's accusation was ridiculous. Ama couldn't help but frowned. He had never seen such a shameless person. Not only did she not apologize for doing something wrong, but she also took it for granted, as if her face was made of steel. Just as Ama was about to speak again, a low and cold voice suddenly sounded behind him: "He is not qualified for you, what about me?" Ama turned around suddenly and saw Si Shenxing with a gloomy expression, his face seemed to be covered by a layer of frost. His eyes pierced Xu Linxi like a sword, which made people shudder. Xu Linxi also looked in the direction of the voice. When she saw Si Shenxing's icy face, the blood on her face instantly faded, and fine beads of sweat oozed out of her forehead. This was the first time she had the opportunity to get in touch with Si Shenxing so closely, but he was completely different from the man she imagined that made her heart beat. Si Shenxing at close range was more like a person who made her feel afraid. Si Shenxing's eyes were too cold, as if he could see through the deepest secrets in people's hearts. Xu Linxi swallowed unconsciously and shouted: "Mr. Si, Mr. Si..." She had talked to Si Shenxing countless times in her dreams, but when she really faced him at this moment, she was so scared that she couldn't even speak properly. Si Shenxing slowly stepped forward, stopped less than one meter away from Xu Linxi, and asked again: "I ask you, he is not qualified to ask you to apologize, am I qualified?" Xu Linxi's face became extremely ugly. She never thought that she would be questioned by her male god like this, and she never thought that the male god would stand up for Xia Zhuozhuo, whom she looked down on. The fear in her heart was gradually replaced by anger, and she couldn't help but say: "Mr. Si, I admit that I was a little impulsive at the time, but..." However, Si Shenxing didn't want to listen to her sophistry. He interrupted her and said coldly: "Give you two choices, one, you apologize yourself; two, I let my people take you to Xia Zhuozhuo Xu Linxi's face turned pale and finally became as pale as paper. She tried to threaten Si Shenxing with the identity of Xu Group: "Mr. Si, you may not know who I am. I am from Xu Group..." Si Shenxing smiled lightly, but the smile did not reach his eyes: "Oh? So you are from the Xu family. Go back and tell your parents that our cooperation ends here. " Xu Linxi's heart trembled suddenly. She didn't expect Si Shenxing to do so much for Xia Zhuozhuo. As it was related to the interests of the family, she could no longer care about her face. She bit her lip and said, "I am willing to apologize." Si Shenxing didn't say anything more. He just raised his chin slightly, indicating that Xu Linxi could apologize to Xia Zhuozhuo. Xu Linxi breathed a sigh of relief. Although her face was damaged, it was better than losing the family's cooperation. She gritted her teeth and walked slowly towards Xia Zhuozhuo under Si Shenxing's icy eyes. Xia Zhuozhuo was tired of dealing with those who rushed to apologize to her. When she saw Xu Linxi coming up, her brows frowned unconsciously. "What else do you want?" Xia Zhuozhuo's tone was full of impatience. Xu Linxi took a deep breath, suppressed the anger in her heart, and whispered, "I'm sorry, I misunderstood you just now. " Xia Zhuozhuo raised her eyebrows, with a flash of surprise in her eyes. She didn't expect Xu Linxi to apologize to her on her own initiative. This was really too strange. Her eyes happened to collide with Si Shenxing's, and she immediately understood. "I don't need your apology," Xia Zhuozhuo said lightly, "Just ask Miss Xu to stay away from me next time you see me." Xu Linxi's face became even uglier. She had already apologized, but Xia Zhuozhuo didn't even give her a little face. She was about to explode, but suddenly felt a chill on her back. Her intuition told her that Si Shenxing was still staring at her. She took a deep breath, suppressed the anger in her heart, and said, "I know, I was wrong before. "After saying that, she didn't dare to stay any longer, and turned around and left this place that made her feel humiliated. When she came, she was full of expectations; when she left, she was full of embarrassment. After Xu Linxi left, Si Shenxing asked Huo Gang to disperse the crowd, and then stepped in front of Xia Zhuozhuo. "I didn't expect that Miss Qi was not only a famous doctor, but also a nationally renowned painter Jiangshan Master." Si Shenxing's tone was full of surprise. Xia Zhuozhuo raised his eyebrows slightly: "What do you want to express?" Si Shenxing smiled and said: "I want to say that Miss Qi really surprises me constantly. I wonder if you have any surprises that I don't know?" Xia Zhuozhuo curled her lips: "There are so many things you don't know." Si Shenxing smiled lightly and said: "Really? Then I am looking forward to slowly discovering Miss Qi's surprises." Xia Zhuozhuo said impatiently: "There is no need to expect, when I repay your favor, there will be no connection between us. " Si Shenxing obviously didn't like what he heard. He frowned and said, "I understand your apology this time as a gesture of goodwill to me. We have just told those people that you are our friend." Xia Zhuozhuo was relieved but also a little embarrassed, because in this way, she seemed to owe Si Shenxing another favor. Si Shenxing probably guessed what she was thinking and said, "Miss Qi, don't worry, I won't let you repay my favor." Xia Zhuozhuo frowned: "What do you mean?" Si Shenxing raised his right arm and motioned for her to take his arm: "The banquet is about to officially begin. Let's go. It's time to fulfill your duties as my dance partner. " Xia Zhuozhuo ignored his arm and just stood beside him. She was not interested in being ambiguous with someone who already had a girlfriend, and it was even more impossible for her to have unnecessary physical contact with him. Si Shenxing did not force her, but just took her to the banquet hall. Zhao Ti and the curator subconsciously wanted to follow, but Si Shenxing noticed. He glanced at A Mai with a warning in his eyes. A Mai understood and stopped the two of them: "Please stay, the banquet is about to begin, you should take your seats first." How could Zhao Ti still have the mind to deal with the banquet? He said anxiously: "The competition is almost ready, I will say a few words to my master first." However, the curator knew how to read the eyes. He saw that Si Shenxing came to bring Xia Zhuozhuo personally, so how could he dare to snatch food from the tiger's mouth? So, he smiled and said to Zhao Ti: "Let's talk about the competition later. You see, Mr. Si and Master Jiangshan have gone far away. " After saying that, he took Zhao Ti to the entrance of the banquet hall. Si Shenxing took Xia Zhuozhuo and walked slowly into the banquet hall under the gaze of everyone. The banquet hall was brightly lit and full of people. Si Shenxing took Xia Zhuozhuo through the crowd and came to a quiet corner. He gently put the champagne glass in his hand on the table, then turned to look at Xia Zhuozhuo. "Miss Qi," he said with a smile, "you are really beautiful today." Xia Zhuozhuo was slightly stunned, and then laughed: "Thank you Mr. Si for your compliment." The two smiled at each other, as if all the grievances had disappeared at this moment. However, they all knew that this was only a temporary calm. In the days to come, they will face more challenges and tests. But in any case, the peace and beauty of this moment are worth cherishing and remembering. He forcefully pulled Zhao Ti up, regardless of her wishes, and went straight to the private box behind the main exhibition hall. At the same time, Xia Liuli finished her makeup and returned to the exhibition hall stage elegantly.