Just as she was hesitating about how to reply, Li Shuhui's gentle yet firm voice came from beside her: "It's fate that we met at the auction. Who cares about such a short journey on the road? Don't you all agree?"
A round of applause erupted from the crowd.
Xiang Qi looked at Li Shuhui, who gently patted her back, and Xiang Jin's heart finally calmed down.
Candy Evening News: "So that's how it is. No wonder Murong Xiao never brings a female companion; he's waiting for Miss Xiang."
Following the camera's view, Xiang Qi saw Murong Xiao, who stood out prominently at the front. He was so outstanding that everyone else became mere accompaniment, even willingly becoming mere accompaniment.
The seat next to him was empty; as expected, he hadn't brought a female companion. He probably thought his wife at home wasn't presentable enough, since he had never brought Xiang Jin to any public event. Given her status, how could Murong Xiao possibly be interested in her?
So what if Murong Xiao slept with her? A man like him could have any woman he wanted, maybe even Xiang Jin seduced him. If he could be interested in Xiang Jin, why wouldn't he be interested in her? He must have misunderstood what happened before. She needed to explain things to him properly.
With this in mind, Xiangqi felt confident again.
Candy Evening News: "Miss Xiang will be sitting with President Murong Xiao, right? Fans are hoping you two can be in the same frame."
Xiang Qi said confidently and with a charming smile, "Of course, is that even a question? Given our relationship..."
She lifted her gown and walked towards the front of the hall. As she moved, everyone in the hall turned to look at her. Xiang Qi couldn't help but raise her head and straighten her chest, like a proud white swan.
Without stopping, she walked to the front and greeted Murong Xiao, "Xiao, how come you got here before me?" Then, she gracefully and without any hesitation, sat down in the empty seat next to him.
A small gasp rippled through the hall as the two appeared together.
Murong Xiao and Xiang Qi, the rumors that they're together seem to be true...
Xiang Qi still calls Murong Xiao "A Xiao," such an intimate nickname that even his wife probably hasn't called him that. He didn't even refute it, so it seems this rumor is confirmed!
However, Xiang Qi is really beautiful, and she is a good match for Murong Xiao. It's just that her background is a little inferior, but what does it matter? As long as Murong Xiao likes her.
Xiang Jin, sitting silently in the corner of the two rows behind, watched Xiang Qi intently after she sat down, her eyes fixed on the man beside her, anticipating his next move.
However, two minutes passed, and Xiangqi did not leave.
They started chatting casually like friends, but the ambiguous atmosphere between them was impossible to hide.
"Is Murong Xiao alright? You're still here." Sun Yanqing said indignantly, deliberately propping herself up so that Xiang Jin wouldn't see her.
Xiang Jin smiled faintly: "So you're allowing me to bring you as my male companion, but not allowing others to bring their female companions?"
"But who is his female companion? His online rumored girlfriend? Your own sister? Does he have any sense of propriety at all?"
Xiang Jin thought for a moment, then said seriously, "Xiang Qi is not my biological sister."
Sun Yanqing: "..." Is that the point?
Xiang Jin sighed softly and looked out the window with some boredom. She wanted to advise Sun Yanqing to take it easy, since she was already used to and numb to such things, but she couldn't muster any interest and even became disinterested in the upcoming auction.
In his heart... there was still Xiang Qi.
A feeling of melancholy weighed on her chest, making it hard to breathe. However, the auction was about to begin, and she couldn't get up and leave, so she had no choice but to look away.
"Snap." At that moment, a slight noise came from the area in front.
Because the hall was too quiet, even this slight movement did not escape everyone's notice. Everyone pricked up their ears and turned their eyes forward, and even the front camera was accurately pointed at the two of them.
After all, that's where power is concentrated and where public opinion is focused.
"Ah Xiao, what are you saying?" Xiang Qi tried to ease the awkwardness with a smile, but failed.
"First, you are not allowed to call me Ah Xiao; second, this position is not for you, Miss Xiang. Please leave." The ruthless attitude and cold tone were like winter snow slapping hard on Xiang Qi's face.
She had just hinted to reporters and fans that her relationship with Murong Xiao was special, but she was immediately proven wrong. How could she bear this? She'll be laughed at by netizens.
No, absolutely not.
She maintained her outward appearance of brightness and politeness, but her tone carried a hint of pleading: "Ah Xiao... Ah Xiao, are you in a bad mood today?"
Murong Xiao's expression grew increasingly grim.
“Miss Xiang, if you have hearing problems, I can recommend that you see a doctor, but the most important thing is to be self-aware, don’t you think?”
Xiang Qi gripped her skirt tightly, her face growing paler and paler. There was no need for further explanation now; her refusal was clear and resolute.
"I know you're in a bad mood, you're not usually like this... It's okay, I can leave, just don't be angry, I didn't mean anything by it." Xiang Qi tried to save face.
Murong Xiao coldly raised his head: "I'm not in a bad mood, it's just that I'm not familiar with you."
We're just not familiar with each other.
The sharp words were instantly transmitted across the internet via the camera.
Xiang Qi was almost in tears.
But she couldn't give up. Her public image was ruined, but she still had her pride; she had to keep up the act. So, with tears welling in her eyes, she moved to the side, looking aggrieved, and then kindly said to the camera, "He's just in a bad mood, so..."
Even with her explanation, it couldn't stop the overwhelming comments online; everyone was shocked by Murong Xiao's indifference.
"I'm stunned, my friend. Aren't they a couple? Or has the talented woman been deluding herself all along?"
"What do you mean by being delusional? Look at Master Xiao, does he even acknowledge her? She's clearly throwing herself at him! How shameless! He already has a wife."
"It disgusts me too, knowingly acting like a third party."
"What do you mean by 'knowing she's a mistress'? Ah Qi already said it's because Master Xiao is in a bad mood. Besides, does Master Xiao really like his wife? If he did, why has he never brought her out? In love, the one who isn't loved is the mistress!"
"Can you please stop washing upstairs? Your idol is already this dirty, why are you still washing him? Do you think you're cleaning a toilet?!"
…………
As netizens engaged in heated discussions, the hashtag #MurongXiaoXiangQiIsNotFamiliar# quickly became a trending topic. As people watched Murong Xiao's reaction in the video, they soon realized a problem.
Murong Xiao and Xiang Qi don't seem to be very familiar with each other.
What was all that pink bubble all about? The overwhelming rumors, the paparazzi photos, and Xiang Qi talking about her relationship with Murong Xiao in public on more than one occasion—what was going on?
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