Ten minutes later.

A sudden commotion broke out in the banquet hall.

Several porters carried a large white chrysanthemum wreath and funeral couplet into the hall.

The elegiac couplet used to mourn the deceased prominently displays the seven large characters "Happy Birthday Ji Xinqi" in black on a white background.

"Holy crap! Who's playing this prank? Isn't this thing for commemorating the dead?"

"To receive wreaths and funeral couplets for her birthday, Miss Ji must have offended someone!"

"I think it's not just a simple matter of offending someone. Sending this thing is clearly a curse to someone's death. Ji Xinqi must have done something heinous!"

"..."

The guests present immediately began to discuss the matter.

Under these circumstances, Ji Xinqi could no longer laugh.

She clenched her hands tightly, her face instantly turning pale.

Ye Yunhong's expression wasn't much better. Although he immediately ordered the wreaths to be thrown away, the incident had already become a topic of conversation and a source of amusement for everyone.

He pulled Ji Xinqi aside, gritting his teeth and angrily saying, "Ji Xinqi! Tell me! What exactly happened? To cause such a scene in front of everyone is utterly shameful!"

Ji Xinqi immediately looked aggrieved. "Yunhong, how could you say that? It's obvious someone is trying to frame me. How can you blame me? I want to know what happened too!"

If she finds out who's behind this, she'll never let them get away with it!

At this moment, Ji Fuling was holding a glass of red wine, mingling among the guests.

Seeing Ji Xinqi's embarrassed expression, she curled her red lips into a cold smile, "My dear cousin, this is just the opening act; the real show is yet to come..."

To make the guests forget what had just happened, Ji Xinqi decided to go on stage and say something polite.

However, the moment she stepped onto the stage, two cool little boys ran in from the doorway and headed straight for her.

These two people are Ji Zihan and Ji Zimo.

The two brothers looked up at Ji Xinqi and immediately started acting, "Mommy, Mommy, Daddy and I miss you so much! Please come back with us, okay? Daddy said he'll never make you angry again, please don't abandon us!"

Ji Xinqi was taken aback for a moment, but quickly realized that this was also a prank, just like the wreaths and funeral couplets from before.

Someone wants to embarrass her in public at her birthday party and make her the laughing stock of the entire Yuncheng!

Moreover, she and Ye Yunhong are getting married soon, and now two children this big are suddenly calling her "Mommy," wouldn't that ruin the wedding?!

At that moment, Ji Xinqi wished she could kick those two little brats away.

In a fit of rage, she forgot about the occasion and yelled, "Where did these little brats come from? Who taught you to come here and shout like that? Get out of here right now!"

Ji Xinqi's reaction greatly shocked the guests present.

"Ji Xinqi usually seems so gentle and mild-mannered, but I never expected her to be such a shrew, so fierce towards both children!"

"Do you think those two children really are hers? Otherwise, why would she be so nervous? This is a classic case of being embarrassed and angry!"

"If that's really the case, then wouldn't Ye Yunhong's head be covered in a green meadow?"

"Ye Yunhong should be glad he hasn't married her yet, otherwise he'll definitely be wearing this green hat again in the future!"

"..."

Hearing these comments, Ji Xinqi was both angry and anxious, and quickly turned to Ye Yunhong, who was standing to the side, for help.

"Yun Hong, believe me, I haven't done anything to betray you. I've never even seen those two brats before today!"

"Have someone drive them away right now, don't let them continue spouting nonsense here!"

"Hmph! You'll have to deal with the trouble you caused yourself!"

After saying this, Ye Yunhong left angrily with a gloomy face.

Upon seeing this, Ji Xinqi instinctively wanted to chase after them.

But before she could take a step, she was stopped by Ji Tiantian, who came running over with her short legs.

The little girl clung to Ji Xinqi's leg, sobbing, "Mommy, Mommy, I miss you so much! Daddy said you don't want me and my brother anymore, but I don't believe it! Mommy, please come home with us, waaaah..."

Ji Zihan and Ji Zimo exchanged a glance, a sly smile appearing on their handsome faces, before running forward to assist.

The two brothers each held onto one side of Ji Xinqi's dress, refusing to let go.

Ji Xinqi was in a very awkward situation, but in front of so many people, she couldn't actually hit the child. She could only keep backing away and threaten him with harsh words.

"You little brats, let go of me right now, or don't blame me for being impolite!"

In the struggle, Ji Xinqi unknowingly retreated to the edge of the platform.

The moment she lost her footing, she cried out in alarm, her face showing not only panic but also undisguised hatred.

So, she grabbed the shortest girl, Ji Tiantian, with one hand, as if she was ready to go down in flames with the little girl.

"Waaaaah—"

Seeing that she was about to fall, Ji Tiantian screamed in fright.

Mommy, Mommy!

Sweetie, don't fall on your butt with that bad woman!!

When Ji Zihan and Ji Zimo saw that their younger sister was in danger, their faces immediately tensed up, and they were about to rush over to save the little girl.

Hidden among the guests, Ji Fuling's heart clenched at the sight, and she was about to rush forward.