Chapter 8: A Youth Like Jade

  Men’s clothing really did have far fewer options than women’s. If it weren’t for the risk of revealing her true gender—and getting canceled by the entire internet—Ye Xian would love nothing more than to wear beautiful, fairy-like dresses every day.

  She tore through the entire walk-in closet and finally spotted an unopened suit box on the top shelf — FAMOUS BRAND.

  As expected of a well-known menswear bel under the Bo Corporation, the quality was extraordinary. The fabric had a luxurious but understated sheen, the craftsmanship was meticulous, and the tailoring was custom-fit.

  The moment she put it on, her whole aura changed.

  From small-town try-hard to elegant young noble of high society—instantly.

  It’s true what they say: clothes make the man. Ye Xian adjusted her sleeves in front of the mirror and applied some light, masculine makeup.

  In the reflection, a young man dressed in a pure white suit stood there—fresh and refined, with a faintly devilish smile at the corner of his lips. Under his misty mountain-like brows, his eyes gleamed like the moon peeking through clouds. He looked like a rare beauty fallen to earth. Just this look alone would definitely turn heads at the banquet tonight.

  Tilting her head, Ye Xian smugly flicked her hair—wait a sec… that green-dyed hair? Who was she trying to scare, a ghost?

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  6:00 PM, Xiangjiang Grand Hotel was abze with lights and filled with stardust. Hundreds of luxury cars lined both sides of the river, and dozens of bodyguards waited at the entrance to check invitations and greet distinguished guests.

  “Lin Yan, I heard your concert in Tongcheng went amazingly well—tickets sold out instantly, and every show was packed. You really came back mid-tour just for Chairman Bo’s party?”

  Cary swirled his champagne and teased the man beside him.

  Lin Yan gave a small smile. “Don’t make fun of me. You came back in the middle of filming a top-rated variety show on Lychee TV—if you dared, why wouldn’t I?”

  “Tch~”

  Cary adjusted his slightly open colr and shared a grin with him. “Well, of course. Our beloved CEO is finally back in the country. How could his favorite bootlicker not show up to welcome him?”

  Chairman Bo Yuanshan’s birthday was technically a private affair, but the reason it was making headlines across the entertainment world was this:

  The CEO of the Bo Corporation, Bo Tingshen, was officially returning from the overseas market, and this event would mark the beginning of his shift in focus back to domestic operations.

  The crown prince of the Bo family.

  The supreme leader of the Bo Corporation.

  The true boss behind Xingyu Entertainment.

  A top mogul in the fashion industry—finally returning home.

  Everyone revered him.

  Everyone anticipated him.

  Everyone wanted to witness his presence firsthand.

  “You’re all here.”

  Jiang Wanze walked over from backstage. Lin Yan greeted him, “Captain.”

  “Eh?”

  Cary noticed him walking alone and gnced behind him in confusion. “Captain, where’s your little shadow? That Ye tagalong’s not glued to you today? He’s usually the first to pop up wherever you go.”

  “No idea.”

  At the mention of Ye Xian, Jiang Wanze’s pleasant expression soured slightly.

  Lin Yan gave Cary a look, and Cary quickly got the message and shut his mouth. Judging by their captain’s face, that clingy Ye Xian must’ve annoyed him again.

  Was Ye Xian not coming tonight? Or did the captain revoke his invitation? They were just waiting to watch him embarrass himself…

  Just then, a commotion erupted at the entrance to the banquet hall.

  “Who is that?”

  “So handsome! How can a guy have such delicate features?”

  “Is he from the industry? I’ve never seen him before!”

  “Me neither…”

  A long red carpet stretched from the hotel entrance into the heart of the banquet hall. Spotlights followed each guest walking in.

  When the lights nded on a youth in white, more and more people turned to look.