0p0 Chapter 211 Mask
Chapter 211 Mask
The light from the crystal chandelier gradually dimmed amidst the guests' laughter and chatter, marking the end of the lavish banquet.
Before leaving, Bai Li went to the restroom.
When she walked out of the banquet hall again, she immediately saw Wu Hai being approached by someone.
"Hey, are you kidding me?" Bai Li muttered to herself, "I've only been gone for a little while!"
Wu Hai leaned against a Roman column, his long fingers unconsciously stroking the cuffs of his suit. The moonlight, like flowing water, cast dappled shadows on his thick eyelashes.
Having maintained a persona that didn't belong to him for several hours in a row, he had long lost the will to continue. Not leaving at this point was the last bit of dignity he could muster, and a fleeting look of annoyance flashed in his eyes.
Bai Li, who was not far away, took in the whole scene.
Actually, she had noticed it long ago.
Wu Hai's transformation is not just a change in appearance; his personality will also change accordingly.
Tonight, in front of everyone, he displayed gentlemanly manners in every gesture, spoke eloquently and appropriately.
This is undoubtedly his most commonly used image when dealing with various social occasions, used to cope with any situation that requires him to appear as the young master of the Wu family.
Moreover, preliminary estimates suggest that this disguise may have started during his university years.
After all, Smith, who belonged to the same university club as him, recognized Wu Hai in this form.
I thought this pretense had seeped into his very bones, but I never imagined that he would also feel tired and bored with such an act.
So why did you start in the first place?
It was also a family requirement, or perhaps it was my own subjective wish...
Seeing Wu Hai's perfectly timed smile and polite refusal, Bai Li found it amusing.
If this were the real Wuhai, he should ignore it, turn around and leave with a cold face, and perhaps even say a few sarcastic remarks before leaving.
In fact, Bai Li had long seen through Wuhai's true nature.
Wu Hai, like himself, also dislikes social situations that require maneuvering.
As soon as he stepped into the banquet hall, the loud music made Wu Hai unconsciously frown.
Thinking about the interior design of Wu Hai's home, Bai Li became even more certain of her judgment.
That decorating style is very close to "wabi-sabi".
The space contains only furniture to meet basic living needs, with almost no decorations.
The place is minimalist and austere, not like a place where you would often entertain friends.
Bai Li couldn't help but wonder if Wu Hai had any real friends, or if all the people around him were just casual acquaintances bound together by interests.
He may seem cynical on the surface, but he is actually more indifferent than anyone else.
This is probably why his favorability rating is increasing slowly...
It would be very difficult for an ordinary person to get to know him.
Bai Li sighed, quickly stepped forward, affectionately took Wu Hai's arm, and said with a sweet smile, "Darling, I've been looking for you for so long. So you're here. It's getting late, let's go home."
Wu Hai was always sensitive to footsteps, and he had already noticed Bai Li approaching in high heels, but he was still stunned when Bai Li made such an intimate gesture.
Bai Li exuded a faint fragrance, and the hem of her satin skirt gently brushed against the cuffs of his suit trousers.
Even though he knew Bai Li was just putting on an act, Wu Hai couldn't help but chuckle. He naturally wrapped his arm around Bai Li's waist and pulled her closer to him, saying, "Okay, let's go home now."
Full of tacit understanding.
Seeing this, the person who had been trying to pick her up stopped pestering her and wisely left.
Seeing that the person had already gone far away, Bai Li immediately broke free from Wu Hai's embrace.
Wu Hai's arms remained in the embracing position, suspended in mid-air. He raised an eyebrow at Bai Li, his eyes full of mockery: "Why don't you hug her a little longer? You were really into your acting just now."
Bai Li had already seen through everything. Her gaze pierced through the surface of Wu Hai and reached his heart. She teased, "Stop pretending. Aren't you tired? The Apollo Awards should really give you a Best Actor award. Hurry up and go back and remove your makeup, you old actor!"
Bai Li exposed his true colors, but Wu Hai wasn't upset. Instead, he chuckled softly again.
He smiled as he slowly lowered his arm, which had been hanging in mid-air.
Seemingly wanting to say something, she only said after a moment, "Little Pear, thank you."
[Wuhai's favorability +5]
[Wuhai's favorability rating: 50]
Upon hearing the system notification, Bai Li's heart stirred.
Wu Hai's favorability rating has finally reached 50 points!
In other words, she finally got the character card for Wuhai!
The night breeze swept across the terrace, ruffling Bai Li's hair.
Looking at Wu Hai's elongated shadow cast by the lamplight, a sudden pang of sympathy flashed through her mind.
Although she can't see the character card yet and doesn't know why Wu Hai is wearing a mask, she at least knows that he is very tired.
Wearing a mask that doesn't belong to your own personality, and having to maintain a respectable image in all situations, over time, the mask becomes ingrained in your skin and flesh, impossible to remove, and you even forget your true self...
After a moment of silence, Bai Li looked away.
Her sympathy was fleeting.
If this is the price she has to pay for having billions or hundreds of billions in assets, then she is willing to pay it!
We absolutely cannot disregard the fact that he is a wealthy dog owner.
Besides, who lives in this world without wearing a "mask"?
Those guests just now, on the surface they were all smiling and chatting happily, but how many of them were truly sincere?
And what about yourself?
In front of Wuhai, she once wore the mask of "naive and innocent" in an attempt to hide her true identity.
Everyone is forced to play their own role on the stage of life.
People like Wu Hai don't care about other people's sympathy.
So Bai Li just chuckled and turned to leave, her high heels clicking crisply on the ground. As she walked, she said, "Thanking me can't just be empty words; I have to show it."
Wu Hai followed Bai Li at a leisurely pace, his tone languid: "Tell me what you want."
Bai Li suddenly thought of something, and her eyes lit up.
Isn't Wu Hai very good at makeup?
But so far, it seems I've only ever seen him dressed as a man...
I haven't seen him dress up as a woman much...
The only time we met, and also the first time, was when he was performing on a cruise ship.
She was playing a female role at the time.
The makeup for female roles is so heavy that it's hard to tell what's going on.
But what if we change into modern clothes?
Wu Hai has long hair and such good looks; it would be a shame if he didn't dress up as a woman for himself...
Once this thought appeared, it burned like a small flame in Bai Li's heart, making her heart itch with desire.
Bai Li turned her head with a smile, her eyes fixed on Wu Hai.
The more she looked at him, the more she felt that Wu Hai was absolutely stunning in drag.
Wu Hai felt uneasy under Bai Li's gaze. To him, Bai Li's smile seemed like that of a cunning little fox plotting something, revealing a sinister intent.
He subconsciously moved a little distance away, and asked suspiciously, "What do you want?"