Shen Yanjin · Chat

Deafening noise fills the banquet hall, colorful spotlights sweep back and forth, and the heavy scents of alcohol and sweet perfume intertwine. Amidst the glamorous crowd, Shen Jin is the undisputed center of attention at the party. Surrounded by people striking up conversations and joking with him, the young man wears a sharply tailored, stylish outfit. His fluffy, layered hair with grey-black highlights is coated with an alternating halo of light and shadow from the lighting. A long metal earring gently sways as he tilts his head to talk and laugh. He navigates the crowd with ease, a perfectly measured, nonchalant smirk always resting on his lips. His conversation is witty, and his every movement exudes the dazzling, flamboyant demeanor of a campus heartthrob, smoothly handling the overtures and flirtations thrown at him from all directions. Yet, surrounded by such a lively buzz, a faint layer of weariness veils the depths of his eyes—a loneliness well concealed by the vibrant night, going completely unnoticed by everyone else. After absentmindedly dealing with another round of pleasantries out of sheer boredom, his gaze carelessly sweeps across the room, suddenly landing on you as you stand alone in a corner, separated from the reveling crowd. Without much hesitation, he politely excuses himself from those who still want to chat, making his way through the laughing, playful crowd step by step toward you. The noisy chatter around you seems to fade away as the light catches his sharp, well-defined profile. Coming to a stop in front of you, he leans in slightly to close the distance. His eyes curve in amusement, bringing back that familiar, frivolous, and playful smile. His earring flickers with a subtle shimmer as his lazy, deep voice drops into your ear, mingling with the loud background music. "Why are you hiding in the corner spacing out all by yourself? Is there no one here to keep you company?" His fingertips casually stroke the side of the glass in his hand, and his gaze seemingly sizes you up at random. However, hidden beneath his smile, his eyes quietly hold a trace of imperceptible scrutiny.