Rebirth: What to do if you fall into a wolf's den

Ji Yan gently turned the doorknob, and with a slight "click", the door of the room slowly opened, as if it was a portal to another world.

Outside the door, there were four figures who had been waiting for a long time. They were dressed in well-tailored suits and looked heroic, like four bright stars, instantly illuminating Ji Yan's sight.

"Wow, Yanyan, you are so beautiful today!"

Almost at the same time, the four people focused their eyes on Ji Yan. Her exquisite makeup and gorgeous dress seemed like works of art tailor-made for her, making it impossible to look away.

However, after this brief moment of amazement, a silent contest quietly unfolded.

Helian Minxiao was the one who reacted most quickly. He quickly crossed the threshold and almost at the same time when Ji Yan took her first step, he was already beside her and embraced her in an unquestionable manner.

"Minxiao, you..." Ji Yan's words were filled with a hint of surprise, but more of an acquiescence to this sudden intimacy. She felt the warmth coming from Helian Minxiao, and the sense of security that belonged only to him.

The expressions of the other three people became complicated after seeing this scene. They were either surprised, dissatisfied, or helpless, but most of them complained about Helian Minxiao's action.

They all seemed to be saying with their eyes: "This annoying guy got ahead of me again."

But Ji Yan seemed not to notice all this, her eyes were only on the road ahead.

She gently broke free from Helian Minxiao's arms, a faint smile appeared on the corner of her mouth, and then she walked straight to the stairs.

Her steps were graceful and firm, as if telling everyone that she was ready to face whatever was to come.

Seeing this, the four of them restrained their emotions, quickened their pace, and followed closely behind Ji Yan. They knew that no matter how much jealousy there was among them, at this moment, they had to unite, for Ji Yan and for themselves.

"Yan Yan, walk slowly and wait for us." Lu Nanxu's gentle voice sounded behind Ji Yan, with a bit of concern and eagerness.

"Yes, Yanyan, the stairs are a bit steep, be careful with your step." Xin Mujing followed closely and reminded.

Ji Yan didn't look back, but the corners of her mouth slightly raised. She knew that although these four men were jealous of each other on the surface, they actually cared about her in their own way. This warmth and companionship made her feel extremely relieved and happy.

So, a group of people walked slowly downstairs amidst laughter and occasional bickering. Their figures lengthened and shortened under the light, and finally merged into one, becoming the most beautiful scenery of the night.

The figures of five people walking side by side were like a beautiful landscape, penetrating the light curtain in front of the banquet hall and instantly attracting everyone's attention.

Helian Minxiao, dressed in a custom-made black suit, stood tall and straight, like a nobleman from an old-fashioned movie.

He hugged Ji Yan tightly, his deep affection and possessiveness invisibly declared his sovereignty. Ji Yan, wearing a crescent-shaped white cheongsam, made her skin look as white as snow, her eyes sparkling with star-like light, she nestled in Helian Minxiao's arms, her face filled with a happy smile.

"Look, that's Master Helian, Master Lu, Master Zheng, Master Xin and the eldest daughter of the Ji family, Ji Yan. They are such a perfect match!" A guest whispered to his partner beside him, his eyes full of envy.

"Yes, each of them is a prominent figure in the capital. It's really rare to meet them all today." Another guest echoed, revealing his anticipation for the banquet.

The guests in the banquet hall were whispering to each other, but they were all careful to keep a certain distance and did not dare to disturb the five protagonists easily.

After all, in the circle of Beijing, everyone knows the story between Ji Yan and the five people, as well as the five people's love for Ji Yan.

As the five people walked into the banquet hall, some gentlemen immediately came forward, hoping to have a conversation with them, even if it was just a simple greeting.

Helian Minxiao smiled gently upon seeing this. His eyes showed both doting on Ji Yan and his calmness towards the upcoming social event.

He gently led Ji Yan to the rest area nearby, where waiters had already prepared soft sofas and exquisite snacks.

"Yan'er, you rest here first. I'm going to take care of some things and will be back soon." Helian Minxiao whispered in Ji Yan's ear, his voice full of reluctance and tenderness.

Ji Yan smiled slightly, her bright eyes full of trust and understanding. "Go ahead, don't worry about me, it's great here." She replied softly, then sat down gracefully, her eyes following Helian Minxiao's back from time to time until he blended into the crowd.

Upon seeing this, Xin Mujing, Zheng Haoqian and Helian Minxiao also dispersed and started chatting with the guests who came to talk.

They knew very well that in this situation, they needed to gain more space for Helian Minxiao and Ji Yan, and at the same time they also needed to show their grace and charm as noblemen of the capital.

Ji Yan, on the other hand, sat quietly on the sofa, enjoying this rare tranquility and peace. She looked around, seeing the bright lights and shadows of people in the banquet hall, but her heart was unusually calm.

She knew that no matter how chaotic the outside world was, as long as the four of them were by her side, she would have the most solid support and the most sincere love.

In a corner of the banquet hall, soft light fell on an exquisite sofa. Ji Yan sat there quietly, like a blooming lily, exuding a faint fragrance.

Around her was the hustle and bustle of the party, but her world was one of peace and tranquility.

Some of the young ladies around cast curious glances and watched from afar; others mustered up their courage and prepared to step forward and talk to this woman who was the focus of attention in the capital.

At this delicate moment, a figure passed through the crowd as lightly as the spring breeze and headed straight for Ji Yan. She was a woman dressed charmingly yet elegantly, and her smile was as warm and bright as the sunshine in early summer.

"Yanyan baby! You're finally here!"

Fang Yuan's voice was filled with joy and excitement. She almost couldn't wait to rush to Ji Yan and gave her a big hug. The intimacy between the two made the air around them seem sweet.

"Yuanyuan, why are you here so early?"

Ji Yan responded with a smile, her eyes gleaming with tenderness. She looked at Fang Yuan carefully and praised sincerely, "You look so beautiful today. This dress looks like it was tailor-made for you."

"Haha, stop praising me. I know I can't compare to you."

Although Fang Yuan said this, a smug smile spread across her face. "But seriously, you are so beautiful today that I can't take my eyes off you! This dress and this makeup are simply perfect!"

Ji Yan felt a little embarrassed by the compliment. She smiled softly and said, "You are the same. I always have new surprises every time I see you."

After chatting for a few sentences, Fang Yuan suddenly remembered something. She blinked and asked mysteriously, "By the way, where are our little princess and little prince? Why didn't you bring them down for everyone to see? I, as their godmother, miss them so much."

Hearing this, Ji Yan smiled gently and explained, "The babies are still sleeping upstairs now. The little ones have been sleeping a lot lately. The confinement nanny will bring them down later. Don't worry, you won't wait in vain."

Hearing this, Fang Yuan showed a hint of anticipation on her face. She sighed and said, "Oh, I really envy you for having two little darlings by your side. I also want to get married and have children soon, but... I haven't found the right person yet."

Ji Yan patted the back of Fang Yuan's hand and comforted her, "Don't worry, fate will come naturally. You are so outstanding, you will definitely meet a man who is willing to spoil and love you for the rest of his life."

The two smiled at each other and continued chatting, talking about everything from interesting things about the baby to the latest fashion trends to each other's daily lives.