Chapter 417 Su Xi's dance partner is actually... (7000+ words)
The thought that the day she conceived Feng Nianxi was the day Su Mo and Feng Jue made love made Su Xi feel nauseous and disgusted.
She shouldn't have come today.
Seeing Su Xi come out, Liu Cheng smiled and went up to greet her.
But the moment Liu Cheng saw Su Xi's grim face, her expression suggesting an impending storm, his silly grin froze on his lips.
Holding my breath, I moved slowly to a corner, keeping my eyes down, my chin almost touching my chest, trying my best to minimize my presence.
Only after Su Xi had walked far away did he dare to breathe deeply, his face filled with relief and lingering fear.
This is terrifying.
Time flies, and three months passed quickly, bringing with it the day of Feng Jinchen and Bai Luwei's engagement.
In three days, it will be the day of Feng Jue and Su Mo's engagement.
Originally, Su Xi had no connection with Feng Jinchen in her life, and she didn't plan to go when she received the invitation.
But then she received a call from Feng Jinchen.
The man spoke bluntly and unquestionably, his attitude quite unpleasant: "Su Xi, be on time for my engagement party with Weiwei. I have something to say to you."
Su Xi's expression tightened, but she found it somewhat amusing. She said calmly,
"Mr. Feng, I was very busy that day, something came up at the company, I'm sorry."
Su Xi was about to hang up when a gloomy voice came from the other end.
With an obvious threat, she said, "Su Xi, I already know that Feng Nianxi is your daughter."
I used to let it slide because we were husband and wife and because your daughter died. But things are different now.
No matter how innocent you pretend to be, you have to admit that Feng Nianxi was conceived during our marriage. If you had even a shred of morality, you should know that Feng Nianxi is that so-called illegitimate little bastard. Rumors are more dangerous than tigers.
Upon hearing this, Su Xi panicked, her mind filled with overwhelming anger. She almost gritted her teeth and said, "Feng Jinchen, are you even human? What exactly do you want?"
The man sneered, "It's simple. Come to my engagement party on time. If you don't come, I don't think I have any reason to help you hide your marital infidelity and the fact that your father is unknown."
When word gets out, you and your daughter will be condemned by everyone and scorned by all, bearing a stain on your reputation for the rest of your lives.
Su Xi felt a surge of anxiety and wanted to say something, but the other end of the phone had already hung up.
The light in her eyes flickered, and her trembling fists clenched and unclenched. Finally, Su Xi made up her mind: no matter if the engagement banquet was a den of dragons or tigers or a trap, she had to go.
She may not care about her own reputation, but she will not allow any rumors to fall on her daughter.
soon,
The day of Feng Jinchen and Bai Luwei's engagement arrived.
The venue was a magnificent and luxurious seven-star hotel, and the event was attended by a large number of social celebrities.
Su Xi had actually arrived long ago, but she didn't get out of the car. She just sat inside and watched the flamboyant commotion outside.
Su Xi got out of the car just before the appointed time and attended the engagement banquet on time.
Upon entering, one is greeted by a grand hall with carved beams and painted rafters, and further ahead lies a huge, luxuriously decorated dance floor.
Along the way, Su Xi ran into quite a few acquaintances, and greeted them all.
However, he soon met a pair of unfriendly eyes.
Su Xi looked up and saw Ji Wuyai, Su Mo's ultimate simp. She looked away expressionlessly, without any intention of greeting him.
Ji Wuyai, however, stepped forward, swirling his wine glass, and blocked Su Xi's path, his voice low and mocking.
"Hey, Su Xi, you're not pregnant this time. If you're so foolish as to offend Su Mo again, don't blame me for being rude to you."
Su Xi ignored him, glanced at him expressionlessly, and walked past him straight away.
Ji Wuyai sneered, put one hand in his pocket, and quickly followed, cornering Su Xi against the wall once again.
"Woman, are you hearing me? Are you deaf?"
He just wanted to hear Su Xi's straight answer.
Even if Su Xi offended Su Mo, he would definitely be able to get revenge immediately and make Su Xi pay a thousand times the price.
But while he could afford the price, no one could afford to pay for Momo's good mood.
Therefore, he still hoped that Su Xi would be sensible and avoid Su Mo when she saw her, and preferably leave immediately after giving her gift money.
Su Xi was cornered. She looked up at Ji Wuyai, her brows furrowed.
“Mr. Ji, you’ve grown up, don’t you have even the slightest sense of right and wrong? My feud with Su Mo was never started by me, nor was it my fault.”
Ji Wuyai sneered, "It's your fault for making Momo unhappy."
Su Xiyi.
Just then, a gentle voice came from the left, "Miss Su, do you need any help?"
It was a familiar voice.
Su Xi looked over and, sure enough, it was Ren Xingheng.
Before Su Xi could answer, Ren Xingheng stepped forward and pulled her behind him, shielding her from Ji Wuyai's unfriendly gaze.
The two men were of similar height, as straight as pine and cypress trees, their gazes meeting in mid-air.
Ji Wuyai spoke first, "Hey Ren, are you blind? This woman and Momo, and you actually chose to protect this woman? Fine, fine, I won't stoop to your level."
After saying this, Ji Wuyai turned his head and gave Su Xi a warning look before leaving with one hand in his pocket.
Watching the man's figure disappear into the crowd, Su Xi found it somewhat amusing and didn't take the earlier conflict seriously.
In her opinion, Ji Wuyai was the kind of person who wore his emotions on his sleeve, and such people were actually easier to deal with.
On the contrary, it is those who are good at disguising themselves that are the hardest to guard against.
Take Ren Xingheng, for example, right in front of us.
"Miss Su, are you alright?" Ren Xingheng's brows furrowed slightly, his eyes clear, showing that he was genuinely worried and concerned about Su Xi.
Su Xi simply shook her head indifferently, her gratitude barely perceptible. "Thank you, Mr. Ren, I'm fine. I need to talk to a friend, so please excuse me."
He left without waiting for Ren Xingheng's reply.
Ren Xingheng shook his head helplessly as he looked at the woman's eagerness to distance herself from him. They were originally going the same way, but seeing the woman's aloof and unapproachable back, he could only turn around and walk in another direction.
Su Xi noticed that Ren Xingheng hadn't come along, so she casually found a place to sit down.
Although she only suspected Ren Xingheng and had no real evidence, and was even proven wrong once, she still chose to trust her woman's intuition.
Moreover, last time Su Xi was in the ambulance with Mr. Su Changduo, when Su Mo came to make things difficult for her, Su Xi saw the man driving Su Mo, whose profile looked very similar to Ren Xingheng.
She always felt that such a coincidence was impossible.
If the driver really is Ren Xingheng, then it's chilling to think that while he outwardly rescues her from danger, he's secretly helping Su Mo make things difficult for her, aiding and abetting wrongdoing.
As I was analyzing, a familiar figure suddenly flashed past in the crowd.
At first glance, he really looks like Mr. Su Changduo.
By the time she tried to get a better look, the person had already walked into the shadows where the neon lights couldn't reach, and she could no longer find him.
Su Xi pursed her lips, thinking that she must have misjudged him.
That Mr. Su doesn't seem like someone who's been through the ups and downs of the business world. Instead, he seems more like someone who's focused on one thing and is somewhat out of touch with society.
As Su Xi was thinking, a waiter walked over and stopped in front of her.
Su Xi quickly scanned the various drinks on his tray, making sure there was none she wanted. Just as she was about to shake her head, the waiter spoke in a low voice.
"Someone is looking for you on the small rooftop on your left. If you don't go, you'll face the consequences."
After saying that, he carried the tray and left.
Su Xi thought about it and concluded that such a domineering and rude tone must be from Feng Jinchen.
Without much thought, she walked toward the small rooftop that the waiter had mentioned.
There is a door in the middle of the corridor connecting the lobby and the small rooftop, which requires facial recognition.
Su Xi thought this was a dead end, and if Feng Jinchen pursued the matter, she would have grounds to do so.
But when she got closer, the facial recognition system scanned her face, and the glass door opened immediately.
Su Xi paused for a moment, then quickly went inside.
Through the finely crafted beaded curtain, I could indeed see a tall, slender figure standing on the rooftop railing.
Judging from his physique, he is undoubtedly Feng Jinchen.
Su Xi hesitated for a moment, then lifted the beaded curtain and went inside.
The man turned around. Because of his engagement, he had clearly dressed up carefully; his well-tailored suit was also a high-end, fitted style.
This made Feng Jinchen look as if he had a beauty filter on, reaching a new level of handsomeness.
Feng Jinchen was clearly handsome and aware of it; his every move was slightly dignified, and his tone of voice was just like that of an idol drama male lead.
"Su Xi, I have three questions. First, why did you betray me? Was I not good enough?"
Hearing this question, Su Xi felt an urge to facepalm.
“Look up and look me in the eyes when you speak.”
These are definitely quotes from a domineering CEO.
Su Xi looked up and met Feng Jinchen's beautiful eyes, which were as beautiful as ever, and the unforgettable beauty mark under his eyes, which was like the finishing touch on a painting. Her mood seemed to have long since calmed down.
Feng Jinchen stared intently into Su Xi's eyes, trying to see regret, deep remorse, and her covetousness towards him.
However, there was nothing there.
Su Xi said calmly, "You're about to get engaged, is there any point in asking this question now?"
Feng Jinchen chuckled softly, his laughter was so pleasant, it seemed as if he had suddenly returned to the time when they were in love, a time that felt like a dream.
There was none of the ruthlessness and indifference that Feng Jinchen had shown.
"Secondly, who is that man?"
Upon hearing this question, Su Xi's pupils trembled slightly. She could see the resentment in the man's eyes, as well as the sincerity of their past love.
This made her relax her guard a little.
Su Xi replied truthfully, "If I find out someday, I will tell you if you still want to know."
Su Xi's words didn't sound like a joke, and for a moment Feng Jinchen's eyes cracked and he became furious.
Therefore, Feng Nianxi is truly an illegitimate child with an unknown father, and Su Xi is truly the kind of woman who doesn't even know who the father of her child is!
(PS: The author deliberately reversed many uncivilized words to avoid censorship.)
He took a deep breath, and the sincerity on the man's face visibly cracked slightly.
"Third, where did you get the birthmark on your chest removed?"
Upon hearing the third question, Su Xi subconsciously took a few steps back to maintain a safe distance. After thinking for a moment, she sincerely replied,
"Would you believe me if I said I didn't know either?"
However, at this moment, Feng Jinchen saw sincerity as a joke, as a provocation and contempt.
The man finally couldn't maintain his facade any longer, becoming arrogant and disdainful of everyone.
"Su Xi, do you think this is a movie? It's one thing to not know who the father is?"
You said that such a noticeable birthmark on your body is gone, and you don't even know when it was removed? Are you kidding me?
Or perhaps you've suffered from amnesia?
As he finished speaking, Feng Jinchen chuckled at his own wildly imaginative train of thought. However, his smile wasn't exactly friendly.
Feng Jinchen turned to look at the white clouds drifting across the sky, not at Su Xi, but his words were directed at her.
"I didn't see it clearly that day. The lighting here is very good. I need to check it again."
Everything that existed, no matter how advanced the technology, inevitably leaves a trace. I need to see for myself whether your birthmark disappeared on its own or was never there at all.
Su Xi could hardly believe her ears, and instinctively crossed her arms over her chest.
"Feng Jinchen, what... what do you mean by this?"
We have absolutely no relationship anymore, is this what you want to see?
What do you take me for?
Feng Jinchen gave him an expression that said, "You think I want to see this? I'm afraid I'll get a sty."
"Su Xi, you've already given birth to your child, so you don't need to pretend to be a chaste and virtuous woman anymore, right?"
Besides, what part of your body haven't I seen?
The man approached step by step as he spoke. Although Su Xi wanted to hide, the rooftop was only so big.
Her wrist was quickly grabbed by the man, who pulled her in front of him without any tenderness.
"Su Xi, you'd better cooperate a bit."
Otherwise, you'll only expose more skin.
Su Xi's face instantly turned pale. With a strength she didn't know she had, she forcefully shook off the man's hand and ran to the other side of the balcony as fast as she could, one foot already on the balcony.
"Feng Jinchen, if you dare to take another step closer, I will jump off this building."
"Su Xi, look carefully, this is the 26th floor." Feng Jinchen clearly didn't believe Su Xi had the guts and courage to jump down, and strode over while saying contemptuous words.
Su Xi's face turned deathly pale instantly. Without thinking, she closed her eyes briefly and jumped down.
Feng Jinchen was surprised that Su Xi actually dared to jump. While admiring her courage, he was also furious that this woman was blind to talent.
He, Feng Jinchen, was more than a match for her.
What's wrong with glancing at his chest?
However, perhaps out of instinct, he rushed over without hesitation, reached out and grabbed at her wrist.
Su Xi was very light, and Feng Jinchen pulled her up without much effort, then threw her to the ground viciously.
The man straightened his slightly disheveled cuffs while uttering harsh words.
"Su Xi, even if you strip naked and chase me for ten miles, I won't even glance at you again. Don't regret it."
Although the words were harsh, Su Xi knew she was safe.
She was breathing heavily, her heart pounding wildly from the near-death experience and the harrowing ordeal, and her face was ashen and pale.
She just sat there on the ground, too weak to stand up.
Feng Jinchen clearly hadn't expected Su Xi to be so fierce, completely disregarding life and death, so he simply stopped pretending.
He glanced at his watch, as if he had something important to do, so he got straight to the point and stated his purpose.
"Su Xi, the reason I asked you to come here today is not for anything else, but to get the core technology of Zhulu's SVS project to me."
That project was in your hands; it was practically a piece of cake for you.
"This is such a simple thing, you shouldn't have any problem with it, right?"
Su Xi almost thought she had misheard, and nearly burst out laughing.
“Feng Jinchen, that’s a core company secret. If I steal it, I’ll go to jail and spend the rest of my life in jail.”
Feng Jinchen remained unmoved. "So what? If you don't give me this project, I'm afraid I can't keep Feng Nianxi's shameful background a secret for you."
She's still young, so it might not matter now. But when she grows up and finds out, do you think she'll still acknowledge you as her mother?
Those with poor psychological resilience might commit suicide, who knows?
And then there's Feng Sisi. I heard you love her a lot too, so I have no choice but to take her away and let her live in a dark, gloomy basement with her promiscuous mother.
If she's stuck inside, it's all your fault.
Every word Feng Jinchen uttered was like a chilling blade, stabbing viciously into Su Xi's heart.
She stared at the man in disbelief. It was ridiculous that she thought he had changed for the better; he was still the wolf in sheep's clothing, utterly wicked.
After a long while, Su Xi finally managed to utter a few words weakly.
Do I even have a choice?
Feng Jinchen smiled, "Three days. I'll be waiting for your good news."
After leaving the rooftop, Su Xi's steps were unsteady. She finally found a relatively quiet spot to sit down, but then felt cold sweat breaking out all over her body.
What she hated most in her life was being threatened, but she had no choice.
"Miss, you don't look well. Do you need any help?"
The voice was calm and comforting; it seemed familiar.
Su Xi wiped the cold sweat from her forehead, looked up, and the moment she saw the face of the man standing in front of her with concern, her pupils trembled violently.
Isn't this Su Changduo?
Her eyes lit up. "Mr. Su, it's you? Are you feeling better? What are you doing here? What a coincidence."
Hearing Su Xi say this confirmed his suspicions, and Su Changduo's eyes shone even brighter, so bright that Su Xi couldn't open them.
"It really was you. You saved me back then, but I mistook you for my daughter and wouldn't let go of your hand. I'm so sorry."
Su Changduo appeared excited, but his good manners kept him composed and dignified, making him very comfortable to be around.
After he woke up, he wanted to find Su Xi, but he didn't even know her name and had no way of finding her.
However, he understood one thing: if he could mistake that girl for Su Mo, then the two must look very similar and be about the same age.
So the moment he saw Su Xi at the banquet, he immediately knew that she was the young lady who had saved him.
It really was her.
Su Xi looked at the man in front of her and knew he was from her father's generation, but he looked to be no more than 30 years old, practically the pinnacle of the "uncle" age group.
It gives me a strange sense of familiarity.
Su Xi smiled and shook her head, "It's alright. It's my honor to have saved you."
Seeing that Su Xi was becoming more and more likable, Su Changduo became excited and his face flushed. He then asked, "By the way, what's your name?"
"Su Xi".
Su Changduo was even happier, "So we're from the same clan, what a coincidence!"
Su Xi smiled and said, "Yes."
Just then, melodious dance music filled the dance floor, signaling the start of the dancing.
Su Xi naturally didn't plan to jump; she intended to rest for a bit and then leave.
Su Changduo extended an invitation, "Miss Su, would you like to dance with me? I have so much to say to you. You saved my life, and I haven't had a chance to properly thank you yet."
Su Xi waved her hands repeatedly, "No need, anyone would have done the same in that situation..."
As they were talking, many people began to walk towards the dance floor in groups of three or five, passing by Su Xi and Su Changduo.
Su Xi could tell that every single one of those people, especially the head of the family, was very respectful to Su Changduo.
They could only watch with longing and admiration as Su Changduo spoke to Su Xi, not daring to disturb him in the slightest.
A few lucky individuals made eye contact with Su Changduo and immediately bowed and scraped to greet him, doing everything they could to flatter him.
Su Xi narrowed her eyes in confusion.
At this moment, Ren Xingheng also came over.
Ren Xingheng was quite surprised to see that Su Xi and Su Changduo seemed very familiar with each other, and he couldn't believe that what he was seeing was real.
He quickly tugged at his parents, urging them to take a look as well.
When Ren's parents looked over, their pupils shrank in unison, unable to believe their eyes.
Ren Shunan, Ren's father, wanted to go up and greet them, but was pulled back by his wife, Tie Minlan. Ren's father then realized that Su Changduo and Su Xi seemed to be having a very pleasant conversation, and if he went up to greet them, no matter how enthusiastic he was, it would only leave a negative impression.
Mrs. Ren hesitated for a moment, then stepped forward with a bright and generous smile. The moment she confirmed Su Changduo was looking her way, she smiled appropriately and said sincerely,
"Mr. Su, would you do me the honor of dancing for me?"
Su Xi knew Tie Minlan; she was the head of the Ren Group. Ren's father and Ren Xingheng were just minor figures, and many important decisions were made by Tie Minlan.
Such a renowned female entrepreneur was actually extremely respectful to Su Changduo, addressing him as "President Su" repeatedly.
Even if Su Xi were stupid, she would know that Su Changduo in front of her was not an outsider to the business world at all, but a seemingly wise but actually very influential entrepreneur.
Moreover, she seemed to realize that among the people who had just greeted Su Changduo respectfully was a familiar face, often seen on financial channels; he was the head of the second largest company in Z country.
The fact that the head of the second company treated Su Changduo with utmost respect speaks volumes about his business standing.
For some reason, as Su Xi listened to Su Changduo repeatedly expressing his desire to repay her for saving his life, she suddenly remembered...
Could he help me get rid of Feng Jinchen's threat?
So when Su Changduo politely told Mrs. Ren that he already had a dance partner, Su Xi had already compromised, placed her hand in Su Changduo's palm, and stepped onto the dance floor with him.
He left behind a group of dumbfounded guests and celebrities.
"Who is that woman? How did she become Mr. Ren's companion?"
"I don't know, but this woman has made it big. She's Mr. Su's first female companion in over 20 years of being single. He can't afford to offend her anymore."
Listening to the whispers around them, the expressions of Ren Xingheng's family of three were incredibly varied and unpredictable. They remained motionless, clearly still immersed in the unexpected situation they had just witnessed, each with an expression of disbelief that seemed to surpass their last.
Ji Wuyai naturally heard these whispers as well, and when he looked up and saw that Su Changduo's female companion was actually Su Xi, he was completely stunned.
How is that possible?
What incredible luck did Su Xi have?
Before he could recover from the shock, his body was being poked repeatedly by a man and a woman.
Ji's parents surrounded him, practically glaring at him and sternly ordering him not to cause any more trouble for Su Xi.
Otherwise, they would disown him as their son.
Ji Wuyai was so frustrated he almost died, and his face turned extremely pale.
Su Xi and Su Changduo were dancing on the dance floor. Su Changduo was more like an elder than a dance partner.
This was the first time Su Xi had experienced being the center of attention. Even when she met Ji Wuyai's gaze, the latter dared not speak out, his eyes darting away and avoiding Su Xi's gaze, giving off a cowardly feeling that he couldn't afford to offend her but could at least avoid her.
The old saying is indeed true: when you are unknown, you are surrounded by bad people. When you suddenly rise to prominence, you are surrounded by good people.
That's all there is to it.
Su Xi stopped responding to the various flattering and envious glances, and only hesitated and pondered.
I don't know how to ask Su Changduo for help.
Su Changduo, with his life experience, quickly realized that Su Xi seemed to have some unspeakable secret, and immediately lowered his stance, patiently guiding her.
"Miss Su, are you facing some difficulties? I have no way to repay your life-saving grace. For the rest of your life, if you encounter any difficulties, just let me know. No matter how big or small the matter is, as long as I, Su, can do my best to help you solve it."
Now that things had come to this point, Su Xi no longer cared about her so-called pride and carefully considered her words before speaking.
At that moment, a dancing couple suddenly approached, getting extremely close, clearly exceeding the comfortable distance between people.
That's a bit presumptuous.
Su Xi looked up, very curious about who had such a lack of boundaries.
How could he be so presumptuous in front of such an important figure as Su Changduo?
But the moment she met those malicious eyes, Su Xi's gaze trembled, somewhat incredulous.
How could it be her?
It was Su Mo. And Feng Jue too.
For the first time ever, Feng Jue's cold eyes swept over Su Xi directly, his gaze deep and unfathomable.
Su Xi pursed her lips, feeling a sense of foreboding.
Su Mo glared fiercely at Su Xi with a possessive expression, and said sarcastically, "Su Xi, your methods are getting more and more sophisticated. It's impossible not to admire them."
Without giving Su Xi a chance to answer, she looked at Su Changduo with teary eyes and said in a spoiled and willful manner,
"Dad, why are you with this woman?"
dad? !
The moment those words reached her ears, Su Xi felt as if a bolt of lightning had pierced them, leaving her completely stunned.
The dance steps were all messed up.
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