Chapter 29: The Dance That Captivates Everyone’s Heart
Zhao Shiyan took the stage, and the attention that had been focused on Ye Fan gradually shifted away. Everyone knew who the main character of the day was, and no matter how curious they were about Ye Fan’s identity, they had to suppress it.
Facing the crowd, Zhao Shiyan felt a myriad of emotions. This birthday party, held in advance, was originally intended to be a small gathering with a few friends. The fact that it had escalated like this, attracting so many people, was beyond her expectations.
She knew her freedom would be severely restricted starting now, being under layers of protection. She wasn’t sure if she’d have a chance to appear in such a setting again, or even if she’d still be alive. Uncertainty loomed in her heart.
"Hello everyone, thank you all for attending my birthday party."
"Perhaps, some of you came with your own agendas, not to celebrate my birthday, but to achieve your own goals, to make new business acquaintances or meet new friends. When I sent out the invitations, you all heard the rumors, so you all agreed to attend this birthday party. I couldn’t refuse your requests."
"Well then, let me take this opportunity to share something with you all: my father’s research has attracted serious trouble, and I’ve been affected by it. There are people determined to kill me, a fact that none of you here are aware of."
"Perhaps it won’t be long before you hear news of my death. I hope you all come to my funeral then."
"You’ve shown me this courtesy in life; I don’t want it to be lonely when I’m gone."
Zhao Shiyan’s words slowly spread. Her voice was low, stating a fact, revealing the inner thoughts of many present. However, she didn’t care much about what others thought; she just wanted to express her true feelings.
The situation Zhao Shiyan revealed caused an intense stir in everyone’s hearts.