Yu Xiaonan, amidst the crowd, caught sight of that extremely loathable face. What a waste, for a fine man like Lu Yimo to look like such trouble waiting to happen.
Halfway through Ding Ling's speech, the emotions she had labored to muster were interrupted by Lu Yimo's "last-minute invitation." Had it been anyone else, Ding Ling would have unleashed a torrent of curses, but the one who had interrupted her was none other than Lu Yimo, second only to Lu Xun, and her favorite.
Simon, hiding in the bushes, was also stunned. Upon clearly seeing the approaching Lu Yimo and Xia You, he was filled with indignation. As he was considering whether to change his aim, the moment Simon had been waiting for arrived.
"Mr. Lu, and this lady colleague of yours. The opening dance is supposed to be led by..." Major General Ding awkwardly emerged from the crowd, reminding them not to forget the opening dance should be led by the "birthday girl."
