Chapter 23 A Head-on Confrontation
Pei Muye's marriage was not publicized, and not many people knew his wife.
Lin Xiyin attended only a handful of gatherings.
Therefore, very few people present knew her identity.
When the woman looked at Pei Muye and then at Lin Xiyin, her gaze held a hint of envy or jealousy.
Not all successful people are tall, handsome, or have an exceptionally good appearance.
More often, they are short, fat, bald, pot-bellied, middle-aged, greasy uncles.
Even in a bespoke suit, he doesn't look like a prince in a dragon robe.
There are a few who are handsome and charming, but none of them can compare to Pei Muye's strength and noble temperament.
Moreover, every woman who attends this gathering is looking for a suitable man, either for a marriage alliance or to climb the social ladder.
Otherwise, I wouldn't have come here.
Therefore, the way they looked at Lin Xiyin was unlikely to be friendly.
Pei Muye led Lin Xiyin inside, saying he would take her to meet the host of the banquet.
Lin Xiyin suddenly realized that since she was going to divorce Pei Muye in the future, coming to this kind of occasion was actually somewhat inappropriate.
It's fine if she doesn't come into contact with people in the lobby, but it wouldn't be good if Pei Muye took her to meet people and they had to introduce themselves.
Lin Xiyin stopped in her tracks: "I'm hungry, I want to go get something to eat first."
Pei Muyi's brows immediately furrowed, his eyes filled with displeasure.
Lin Xiyin knew that he never liked his orders being disobeyed.
With him, no matter what the matter is, as long as he gives an order, everyone must obey.
This naturally includes Lin Xiyin.
Whether at the company or at home, Pei Muye has absolute authority.
He would not allow his authority to be questioned or refuted.
Lin Xiyin quickly explained in a low voice, "We're getting a divorce soon. If you take me there and introduce me to other people, and then bring other people over later, wouldn't that be inappropriate?"
Pei Muye looked at her with deep eyes, and the next second, he removed her hand, without saying a word, and strode away.
Lin Xiyin finally breathed a sigh of relief.
Looking around and seeing no one she recognized, she found a quiet corner, grabbed some desserts, and sat down to enjoy them.
She had a bowl of porridge and two dumplings in the morning, and she's been starving ever since.
"Are you Lin Xiyin?"
A voice, tinged with arrogance, rang out from above.
Lin Xiyin was eating a small cake when she looked up, her lips still smeared with cream.
Standing in front of me was a young girl with delicate features, who looked about eighteen or nineteen years old, wearing a pink cake dress.
Many girls can't pull off pink, let alone a tiered skirt.
But this girl has fair skin and beautiful features, like a porcelain doll. Wearing such a dress, she looks both cute and ethereal.
Judging by her looks alone, Lin Xiyin had a very good impression of her.
However, at this moment, the girl's gaze was unfriendly, and her face was full of hostility.
Lin Xiyin found it strange. She was certain that she had never met this girl before, let alone had any grudge against her.
What does the girl want from her?
"Yes, that's me." She didn't get up, but gestured, "Please sit down."
Qu Jingyou frowned as she looked at her: "You..."
Before she could finish speaking, Lin Xiyin pushed a small cake next to her over: "Want some?"
Qu Jingyou looked at the plate of exquisite and beautiful pastries and snorted softly, "Don't think that just because of this, I won't be angry anymore!"
"Sit down first," Lin Xiyin said. "Aren't you tired wearing high heels?"
Upon hearing her say that, Qu Jingyou immediately felt a soreness in the balls of her feet.
She sat down opposite Lin Xiyin with an awkward expression: "I have something to tell you, so stop eating first!"
"But I'm very hungry," Lin Xiyin said. "Can we talk after I finish eating? I'm not leaving."
"Then eat faster!"
Lin Xiyin smiled.
In just a few words, she could tell that the girl in front of her was a spoiled princess.
Like a fierce little kitten, even when it stretches out its claws, it's still soft and cuddly.
It has no deterrent effect whatsoever.
Lin Xiyin continued eating.
She eats with great focus and excellent posture, leaving no room for criticism.
Watching her eat, Qu Jingyou swallowed and suddenly realized she was a little hungry too.
Lin Xiyin pushed the small cake towards her again: "Try it, it tastes good, it's lemon flavored, and it has a cheese filling inside."
"Lemon flavored?" Qu Jingyou couldn't resist taking a bite, then squinted her eyes in satisfaction: "It really is!"
"Is it delicious?" Lin Xiyin pushed another plate over to her: "This plate is green grapes, it's delicious too."
She took five or six small cakes, so it wouldn't be a problem to give the girl two.
"I like green grapes too!" Qu Jingyou exclaimed happily.
Teenage girls are easily distracted.
She took two bites, then looked at Lin Xiyin and said, "You still have cream on your lips, how silly!"
Lin Xiyin slowly took a tissue and wiped away the cream.
Qu Jingyou ate her cake and looked Lin Xiyin up and down: "You seem... different from what they said."
Lin Xiyin ignored her question and instead asked, "Do you want more? I'll go get some more."
"I also want mango and strawberry." Qu Jingyou said, then lowered her voice even further: "Come back soon."
Lin Xiyin stood up: "Okay."
She went and got a few more small cakes, then pushed the mango and strawberry ones towards her.
Qu Jingyou didn't have time to say anything and finished eating the cake first.
Lin Xiyin thought she was cute when she ate, like a little hamster.
While eating, she kept looking to the side with her bright, darting eyes, making her look even more like a cute little animal.
After she finished eating, she pushed all the plates towards Lin Xiyin before saying, "Do you know who I am?"
"I don't know," Lin Xiyin said with a smile, "but I think you must have a nickname."
Qu Jingyou asked in surprise, "What?"
"Little glutton."
She retorted angrily, "That's not true!"
Lin Xiyin smiled as she looked at the empty plates.
Qu Jingyou couldn't save face: "That's...that's because I was hungry, not because I was craving food!"
"Yes, I'm hungry too." Lin Xiyin looked at her and asked, "What do you need me for?"
Qu Jingyou then remembered why she had come to see her, and immediately became angry again: "Why did you talk bad about me behind my back?"
Lin Xiyin was extremely puzzled: "I don't even know who you are, so why would I say bad things about you?"
"I am Qu Jingyou!"
Lin Xiyin was stunned for a moment before belatedly realizing who this girl in front of her was.
Even if she didn't follow high society, she knew how famous the Qu family was.
Celebrities and prominent figures are either in business or in politics.
The Qu family, on the other hand, had all of these advantages.
It includes both high-ranking leaders and incredibly wealthy business tycoons.
They truly have both power and money.
Qu Jingyou is the youngest member of the Qu family and the only girl.
She is showered with love and affection; she is a true little princess.
Other women might come with various motives, but Qu Jingyou certainly wouldn't.
Lin Xiyin had heard the name before, but this was the first time she had met the person in person.
She said, "You are beautiful and lovely."
"That's not what you say about me behind my back!"
Lin Xiyin found her even more adorable.
She said, "So what did I say about you?"
"You said I'm arrogant, domineering, and unreasonable, and that I bully others by relying on my power!" Qu Jingyou said angrily, "You're two-faced, you're so annoying!"
"Not only that," Lin Xiyin said with a laugh, "you're also brainless."
"What? You dare to insult me?" Qu Jingyou was furious: "Say that again!"
“I told you you’re brainless. People just say a few things and make you the one to stick your neck out, and you believe them,” Lin Xiyin said. “Even if I say something to you, I’ll only say it to your face. What’s the point of talking about someone behind their back? It’s only fun to confront them face to face.”
Qu Jingyou is just young; she's not stupid.
Besides, children from truly prominent families aren't really naive and innocent.
She paused for a few seconds, then said, "You mean, someone is deliberately targeting you and using me as a pawn?"
Lin Xiyin raised an eyebrow: "I take back what I just said. You're not that brainless."
Qu Jingyou looked at Lin Xiyin for a few seconds and said, "You're quite interesting."
Lin Xiyin just smiled and didn't say anything.
Qu Jingyou rested her chin on her hand and looked at her: "Don't you want to know who's been gossiping about me?"
Lin Xiyin said, "It's not important."
"Why?"
“She’s using you as a pawn, which means she can’t do anything to me,” Lin Xiyin said. “Since you’re my defeated opponent, I’m not interested.”
"You're really interesting," Qu Jingyou smiled. "I'd like to be your friend."
"Then I would be honored."
Qu Jingyou reached out her hand: "Let's get to know each other again. I'm Qu Jingyou."
Lin Xiyin also extended her hand: "I am Lin Xiyin, it's a pleasure to meet you, beautiful little princess."
Qu Jingyou had been praised by many people, but looking at Lin Xiyin's open and honest eyes, she felt inexplicably shy.
"You, you're very beautiful too." She said, a little shyly.
But soon, she moved from across the table to sit next to Lin Xiyin: "Sister, if anyone asks you, please don't tell them I ate so much cake. Also, how come your skin is so good? You don't even have any foundation on your neck! It looks so beautiful!"
Lin Xiyin said, "There's nothing I can do about it, it's just how I am. You're fair-skinned too, about the same as me."
"I can't get sunburned." Qu Jingyou pouted, "I turned into a black egg during the military training at the beginning of the semester."
Lin Xiyin chuckled.
Qu Jingyou punched her shoulder: "You're still laughing at me!"
Lin Xiyin said, "I have a really good sunscreen, would you like to try it?"
“It’s no use. So many big-name sunscreens don’t work on me,” Qu Jingyou said. “I have to be fully armed when I go out, with a hat, mask, and sun umbrella. I can’t do without any of them.”
“I made my own sunscreen,” Lin Xiyin said. “I studied physics and chemistry, so I did some research on my own. If you’re not afraid, you can try it.”
"Sister, do you research cosmetics?"
Lin Xiyin shook her head: "No, I just did some research on the side."
"Then I want to try!"
As soon as she finished speaking, a tall, handsome man with a distinguished bearing waved to her: "Jingjing, come here."
Qu Jingyou quickly took out her phone: "Sister, let's add each other as friends!"
Lin Xiyin added her as a friend, and she waved goodbye as she left.
Lin Xiyin watched her walk over and could still hear the man saying, "Eating random things again? Don't exchange contact information with strangers. You never know what their intentions are in approaching you!"
Lin Xiyin lowered her head and gave a self-deprecating smile.
In the distance, Ming Qingwan sat with several girls.
"What happened? Qu Jingyou just left like that?"
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