Chapter 182 A Slap in the Face
This dress I'm wearing today has a starry sky theme; it's a limited edition, and there's only one in the world.
The designer kept this piece, originally intending to showcase it on the runway. If it weren't for her good relationship with Qu Jianhang, she definitely wouldn't have sold it to her.
There was too little time between acknowledging Lin Xiyin and holding the banquet.
Otherwise, Qu Jianhang would have wanted to find someone to tailor a solution for her.
But the outfit she was wearing also seemed to have been custom-made for her.
She was so beautiful, like a fairy from heaven.
"Those people are completely smitten with you!" Qu Jingyou exclaimed, cupping her face in her hands. "Sister, what should I do? I'm smitten with you too!"
Lin Xiyin looked at herself in the mirror.
She had previously accompanied Pei Muyi to banquets, and she had dressed up elaborately before.
But today, it seems to be exceptionally beautiful.
Qu Jianhang also came over, and when she saw her daughter like this, her eyes instantly welled up with tears.
She never imagined that she would be able to find her daughter again after more than 20 years.
This is the fruit of her love with her partner.
If her lover is gone and she can't find her daughter either, she'll live a life of confusion and despair.
The banquet hosted by the Qu family was packed with distinguished guests.
Everyone was dressed to the nines; not only the women, but the men were also fully armed.
Ties, cufflinks, watches, and some even wore other accessories.
Not to mention women.
Each of them was dressed in a grand and luxurious manner.
Like a peacock spreading its tail feathers, it wants everyone to see its beauty.
But the most beautiful one is undoubtedly the leading lady tonight.
When Qu Jianhang appeared arm in arm with Lin Xiyin, all eyes were on her.
She is the female lead, but she needs the aura and abilities of a female lead to convince everyone that she is the female lead.
Clearly, Lin Xiyin has the ability to do so.
She was radiant and dazzling just by standing there.
The wealthy place great importance on social circles and class.
Even though everyone here today is wealthy, they are still divided into different classes.
At first, Ming Qingwan didn't recognize that the person was Lin Xiyin at all.
Or rather, she recognized her, but she couldn't believe it was Lin Xiyin.
Until Qu Jianhang, on stage, holding Lin Xiyin's hand, announced it to everyone.
She said she had found her daughter, Lin Xiyin, who works at Ocean University.
Ming Qingwan was at a loss for words to describe her astonishment.
How could it be Lin Xiyin?
How could it be Lin Xiyin?
Why Lin Xiyin?
Ming Qingwan's heart was filled with a mixture of emotions, churning and surging.
She was envious and jealous of this person just yesterday, for being able to become Qu Jianhang's daughter.
He's someone Qu Lianyi has to fawn over.
She couldn't even get an invitation from him.
Now she finally understood why her family had received the invitation.
I finally understand what Lin Xiyin meant when she said that at the charity gala.
Thinking back to what she said that night, it feels like a slap has landed hard on her face.
how so……
After the initial shock, Ming Qingwan was left with only jealousy.
Deeply jealous!
Why, why Lin Xiyin, should get such a good deal!
She doesn't deserve it!
"Qingwan".
Ming Qingwan snapped out of her jealousy and saw Qu Lianyi.
Qu Lianyi's expression was also unpleasant.
The two exchanged a glance, found a secluded spot, and then began to speak.
"How could it be her?" Qu Lianyi didn't recognize Lin Xiyin at first.
She had only met Lin Xiyin twice, but the person on stage looked somewhat familiar, given that she was dressed up in formal attire.
She thought it was just that people look alike.
When she heard that name, she realized that the daughter Qu Jianhang had found was indeed Lin Xiyin.
Her shock and resentment were no less than Ming Qingwan's.
If Lin Xiyin were just an ordinary family's daughter, she would still be confident in driving Lin Xiyin away from Pei Muye.
But what if she is Qu Jianhang's daughter...?
What could she possibly use to compete with Qu Jianhang's daughter?
"How could it be her?"
Upon hearing this, Ming Qingwan felt even more resentful: "How should I know!"
She no longer cared about being nice to Qu Lianyi.
Qu Lianyi didn't argue with her, and simply asked, "What are your plans?"
"What plans could I possibly have?" Ming Qingwan said. "She's Qu Jianhang's daughter, after all!"
Qu Lianyi said, "I do have an idea."
Ming Qingwan looked at her: "What?"
At this time, Qu Jianhang was introducing Lin Xiyin to some relatives and friends.
That day, all the immediate family members met and got to know each other.
Now I only see distant relatives and business partners.
To them, Qu Jianhang was a financier, a client, and a wealthy relative.
When Lin Xiyin was recognized, some people were still observing, because in wealthy families, even blood ties don't necessarily mean anything.
Even fathers and sons can turn against each other.
But seeing this situation tonight, one can tell what Qu Jianhang's attitude is.
He clearly cares a lot about this daughter.
Who among these people isn't a shrewd and calculating individual?
They've mastered the art of scheming and reading between the lines.
Therefore, their attitude towards Lin Xiyin was warm enough, but not obsequious.
When Pei Muyi arrived, Lin Xiyin was already a little tired.
I saw so many people and kept smiling, even though I was drinking juice, which wouldn't make me drunk.
And she was wearing high heels.
"President Qu." Pei Muye walked over: "Yinyin."
When Qu Jianhang saw him, his expression wasn't very happy: "Oh, President Pei is here. It's an honor to have you here."
Pei Muye's lips curled up slightly: "President Qu, Yinyin has met almost everyone, right? Can I have a few words with her alone?"
Qu Jianhang said, "I'm taking Ruan Ruan to meet people tonight. I'm already being lenient by letting you in. You want to be alone with her?"
"I think Yinyin isn't used to wearing high heels, and she'll get tired after wearing them for so long, so I wanted her to rest for a while."
Qu Jianhang is used to wearing high heels.
And she was genuinely happy today, wanting everyone to know that Lin Xiyin was her daughter.
Therefore, she ignored the problem.
She immediately asked, "Ruanruan, does your foot hurt?"
Lin Xiyin smiled and said, "Mom, I'm fine."
Qu Jianhang was still worried: "Let's go sit over there for a while."
“If you bring Yinyin along, other people will want to come and chat with you,” Pei Muye said. “I’ll take Yinyin with me.”
Indeed, she was the hostess, and Lin Xiyin was the leading lady tonight. If the two of them were together, the people around them would not miss any opportunity to get close to them.
Having no other choice, Qu Jianhang handed Lin Xiyin over to Pei Muye: "Then take her to rest for a while."
She handles the others.
Pei Muyi reached out, and under Qu Jianhang's disapproving gaze, Lin Xiyin placed her hand on Pei Muyi's arm.
Out of sight, out of mind, Qu Jianhang went to greet the person next to him.
Pei Muyi grabbed Lin Xiyin's hand and linked it with his arm, then quickly let go: "Are you tired?"
"Hmm." This time, Lin Xiyin didn't try to be brave: "I've been standing for too long."
The main reason is that she's not used to wearing high heels.
The two arrived at a lounge, closed the door, and Pei Muye helped her over and sat her on the sofa.
"Let me see."
After he finished speaking, he squatted down and reached out with one hand to pinch Lin Xiyin's ankle. Before Lin Xiyin could react, he had already placed her foot on his knee.
Lin Xiyin instinctively tried to dodge.
Pei Muye pressed down on her legs to stop her from moving: "Don't move, let me see."
What are you looking at?
Lin Xiyin was still in a daze when Pei Muye took off her beautiful silver high heels with one hand.
Her small, delicate feet were fair and tender, with her little toes slightly red from being squeezed. Looking further back, the skin below her ankles was also broken.
"pain……"
Pei Muye gently touched her, and Lin Xiyin flinched.
"The skin is all broken." Pei Muyi frowned. "Why didn't you say so sooner?"
"I don't care," Lin Xiyin said. "I just felt a little pain, I didn't expect it to break."
"Don't wear it anymore." Pei Muye took off the other shoe as well.
There were slippers in the lounge, so he took them and put them on Lin Xiyin.
“That won’t do,” Lin Xiyin said. “I’m still wearing my formal dress.”
The dress was paired with slippers, a completely mismatched look.
Pei Muyi was still squatting down when he looked up at her and said, "Wait for me here. I'm going out for a bit."
Lin Xiyin asked curiously, "Where are you going?"
Pei Muye walked to the door, turned around, and said, "I'll be back soon. Wait for me."
After saying that, he went out.
Lin Xiyin was alone in the lounge, rubbing her calves, which were already a little sore.
I hadn't noticed it before, but now the areas on my feet that are scraped are incredibly painful.
She hadn't been sitting for two minutes when Pei Muye rang.
"Ruan Ruan, where are you? An elder has come to visit, and you need to meet him."
"Mom, I'm coming right away."
Without hesitation, Lin Xiyin put on her high heels again.
Today's banquet represents the Qu family's reputation, and she cannot act so recklessly and allow others to laugh at the Qu family.
It was fine before, but now when I wear high heels again, the chafed areas hurt so much that I feel like I can't bear it anymore.
She could only grit her teeth and bear it, straightening her back as she left the lounge.
She walked towards the lobby and soon saw Qu Jianhang.
Next to Qu Jianhang was an elderly man in his sixties or seventies, with gray hair and a very kind face.
Qu Jianhang also saw her, waved to her, and let her come over.
After introducing herself, the three of them exchanged pleasantries.
Pei Muye took his things from the car and went directly to the lounge through the side door.
Upon arriving at the lounge, they discovered that Lin Xiyin was nowhere to be found.
The slippers were still in their original place.
Pei Muye frowned, turned around and left the room.
He went to the hall, and from a distance, his gaze fell on Lin Xiyin.
Among so many people, he spotted her at a glance.
Or rather, she was all he could see.
"Brother Makino."
Just as Pei Muyi was about to walk in that direction, a voice called out to him.
Ming Qingwan and Qu Lianyi appeared before him, hand in hand.
"What is it?" Pei Muye's voice was cold.
"Brother Muye, what are you holding in your hand?" Ming Qingwan could have nothing to say; she just wanted to stop him and say a few words.
"It's none of your business." Pei Muye said, then looked at them again and continued walking towards Lin Xiyin.
Many people's attention was drawn to Pei Muye.
He was tall, incredibly handsome, and possessed a noble air.
Holding a rectangular box in such a setting seems somewhat inappropriate.
Lin Xiyin saw him, and their eyes met.
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