Upon seeing the surveillance footage, Mr. Ouyang looked embarrassed and his eyes darted away. Mrs. Ouyang, standing beside him, had a stern face and looked at Shi Jin with a stern gaze.

Shi Jin was hanging her head, her shoulders were shaking, and her slender and graceful body was trembling as if she would collapse at any moment.

"Jin'er, what exactly happened?!" Madam Ouyang asked in a deep voice.

Shi Jin slowly raised her head, and tears fell in large drops again.

Her face was covered in makeup, and she looked incredibly disheveled.

"Mom, now I'm in a situation where I can't clear my name even if I jump into the Yellow River. If I say that she snatched my wine glass and splashed it on me when I put it down... will no one believe me?" Her aggrieved voice was tinged with sobs.

Hearing her say that, I felt a surge of anger!

The surveillance footage is out, and she's made up another lie!

"Shi Jin, you're still trying to deny it!"

Shi Jin looked at me, shaking her head repeatedly. "I know there are no security cameras at that location, so no one will believe me... But why did I splash wine all over my face and make myself look so pathetic... Does it look good?"

"Besides, tonight is the first time my parents have come to Beijing for charity work... Sheng Qiaoqiao, what reason do I have to deliberately splash myself and get entangled with someone like you from the lower class? To cause a conflict?"

As soon as Shi Jin finished speaking, Mr. Ouyang's face turned fierce again.

"Jin'er is right. She's a rich socialite, she wouldn't stoop so low as to slander someone like you from the common people. You're not even worthy to carry her shoes!"

"Exactly! Someone of Miss Shi's status has no reason to clash with Sheng Qiaoqiao. In my opinion, it was Sheng Qiaoqiao who deliberately spilled her wine!"

"She's probably jealous of Miss Shi because she saw Mr. Fu and Miss Shi together all the time!"

"Sheng Qiaoqiao was always arrogant and unruly, so it's not surprising that she did something like this!"

In an instant, I became the target of everyone's criticism. Everyone took advantage of my misfortune and supported Shi Jin. Only Song Sinan walked up to me and grabbed my wrist.

I caught Shi Jin's smug look at me, and a surge of resentment welled up in my chest.

But what can I do with her?

Suddenly, the banquet hall was plunged into darkness, with only the large screen remaining lit.

Amidst the uproar, everyone turned to look at the screen.

The white, glowing screen reflected the silhouette of a tall, slender man in black.

It was just a silhouette, his face was completely obscured, yet it gave people a cold and oppressive feeling.

This person is undoubtedly Fu Yanshen.

He raised his hand, as if pressing a remote control.

"Look at the screen!"

Someone in the crowd shouted.

On the screen in the banquet hall, Shi Jin and I appeared.

It was the scene where Shi Jin and I confronted each other alone. There was no sound, but the footage was very clear.

In the video, Shi Jin was proud, smug, provocative, and arrogant. I, with my pride, said something to her and then walked away.

At this moment, Shi Jin angrily splashed red wine all over her face!

"This...this..."

"I...go—"

"Oh my god... she actually splashed herself!"

The crowd erupted in uproar, and whispers broke out among the people.

I was stunned. I never expected that this scene would be filmed from a third-person perspective and then played by Fu Yanshen in public to prove my innocence and expose Shi Jin's ugly face.

The lights came on, illuminating Fu Yanshen's handsome face, which was as cold and white as an ice sculpture.

"Shi Jin, do you have anything else to say?" He glanced at Shi Jin from afar and asked in a cold voice.

I pressed a button on the remote control, and a public service announcement started playing on the screen.

The man strode towards them, his steps powerful and imposing, giving off a sense of oppression.

In front of everyone, he walked to my side and stood shoulder to shoulder with me, facing Shi Jin together.

"Shi Jin, this is the second time," Fu Yanshen said coldly. "The second time you've turned around and bitten Qiao Qiao."

Upon hearing this, the guests gasped in shock and disbelief.

I was shocked by Shi Jin's two-faced nature, and surprised that Fu Yanshen would publicly disregard Ouyang's feelings and protect me for my sake.

Shi Jin's face flushed red and then turned pale, her fists clenched tightly.

Mr. Ouyang's lips were pursed into a thin line, and his face was both sour and dark.

I feel embarrassed for them.

"Shi Jin, apologize to Qiao Qiao now!" Fu Yanshen spoke again.

"Yan Shen, you actually let Jin'er be with her—" Ouyang stepped forward, looking displeased.

"Shi Jin, you've really surprised me! Apologize to this Miss Sheng!"

But before he could finish speaking, Madam Ouyang interrupted him loudly.

I found that she didn't seem as protective of her own as Mr. Ouyang; she was a very clear-headed person.

"Mom, I'm sorry—" Shi Jin sobbed, tears streaming down her face. She looked at me again, her cheeks streaked with black tears, looking neither human nor ghost.

"Qiaoqiao, yes—" Shi Jin had just opened her mouth when suddenly her eyes rolled upwards, her body swayed, and she looked like she was about to faint.

She's faking it again, isn't she?

"Jin'er!" Mr. Ouyang exclaimed in alarm.

The lady stood in front of him, letting Shi Jin fall to the ground with a thud.

"Someone, take Miss down to rest!" Madam Ouyang called out, glancing at Shi Jin on the ground with disgust as she spoke.

She walked towards me.

Madam Ouyang wore a gorgeous and exquisite cheongsam, her long hair was styled in an ancient-style bun, and she was dressed with a set of imperial green jade jewelry. Her fair and bright face was adorned with an elegant and generous smile.

For some reason, her steps slowed down, her phoenix eyes scrutinizing my face intently, a thoughtful look on her face, with a hint of tears glistening in them.

I frowned slightly, not understanding what she meant for a moment.

After regaining her senses, she was already in front of me. "Miss Sheng, on behalf of Shi Jin, I apologize to you. I'm so sorry for making you suffer such a great injustice! I'm truly sorry!"

Madam Ouyang, with her noble bearing and dignified demeanor, apologized to me with utmost sincerity.

Mr. Ouyang has already left to attend to social engagements.

The difference in the couple's character and attitude towards life is immediately apparent.

"Madam Ouyang, I accept your apology. Please also tell Shi Jin that there are gods watching over her, and advise her to behave herself." I spoke to her neither humbly nor arrogantly.

The lady nodded earnestly, "Of course, I will give her a good talking-to later. I apologize again."

"Madam Ouyang, please go about your business and don't worry about me anymore." I smiled slightly.

Mrs. Ouyang handed me a business card. "Miss Sheng, please feel free to contact me anytime if you need any help in the future."

"Thank you." I accepted the business card with both hands.

Madam Ouyang walked away, smiling as she invited everyone to continue the banquet. The guests dispersed and resumed their previous activities.

"Have you eaten? I'll go get you something?" Fu Yanshen walked around to me and asked me gently in front of Song Sinan.