Chapter 420 Embracing the Strange
Feng Jue calmly said, "Uncle, let me correct you. Momo and I are not yet engaged. The engagement banquet has not been held yet."
Secondly, even if Su Xi and I had that kind of relationship, it couldn't have been at our engagement party; otherwise, wouldn't we be worse than animals?
Su Mo retorted, "Then how did you neutralize the effects of the medicine?"
"Of course, I've taken the antidote."
Su Xi secretly clenched her fingers. She had no idea when Feng Jue had taken the antidote.
She had thought he stopped the car entirely because he realized she wasn't Su Mo.
However, she felt completely safe now. She felt she didn't need to argue or worry at all; Feng Jue could handle this all by himself.
Soon, Feng Jue pulled out the leftover antidote from somewhere and pushed it directly to Su Changduo, saying, "Uncle, if you don't believe me, you can have it tested."
The suspicion on Su Changduo's face gradually disappeared. He put away the antidote, his brows still deeply furrowed.
"And your engagement party..."
Upon hearing this, Su Mo quickly sat up straight from Su Changduo's arms, sobbing, appearing magnanimous.
"Ah Jue, let's finish the engagement ceremony first, and we can figure out the rest later."
Feng Jue shook his head. "Mo Mo, I don't want any misunderstandings or misunderstandings between us. Besides, this kind of thing happening at the engagement banquet is not a good omen."
Since you want to take your time to sort things out, let's wait until this matter is completely resolved before we choose a good day to get engaged.
I want to give you a perfect engagement ceremony.
Feng Jue's tone wasn't one of discussion; it was an announcement. Su Mo stared wide-eyed in disbelief, her gaze scrutinizing him.
She stared straight into Feng Jue's eyes, but couldn't detect anything unusual. Then she heard the man say things like, "I don't want there to be any misunderstandings or discord between them," and "I want to give her a perfect engagement party." Su Mo thought it made sense and felt that it was Feng Jue's way of showing that he cared about her.
While feeling sweet inside, there was also a slight worry that things might get complicated if things dragged on.
Su Mo hesitated, "But..."
However, he didn't come out again, since Feng Jue's reasons were impeccable.
Su Changduo made the final decision: "Feng Jue is right. After such an incident at the engagement banquet, continuing would only be unpleasant."
Besides, good things are always hard-won, so this is also a good omen.
You two are still young, there's no rush. Besides, your father believes in your feelings for each other; true gold fears no fire. So let's choose another auspicious day."
Since Su Changduo had already spoken, Su Mo had no room to object. Her heart was filled with mixed feelings of sweetness and anxiety.
Feng Jue stood up. "Uncle, I'll go out and explain to the guests."
Seeing Su Changduo nod, Feng Jue immediately walked away, not even glancing at Su Xi once, completely ignoring her.
Su Mo had some doubts, but seeing Feng Jue leave Su Xi behind so decisively in such a suffocating and chaotic situation, she smiled smugly.
It seems she was overthinking it.
Feng Jue was helping Su Xi apply a face mask and pick tea leaves not out of concern for her, but to help her destroy evidence so that Su Xi, that bitch, wouldn't turn the tables and smear her image.
The more Su Mo thought about it, the more convinced she became, and finally she burst into laughter through her tears.
Seeing his daughter smile, Su Changduo finally breathed a sigh of relief and looked at Su Xi.
"Miss Su, please go back."
I will naturally investigate this matter in secret. If what Feng Jue said is true, then this matter has nothing to do with Miss Su.
If not, then I can only ask Miss Su to pay the price for her actions.
For some reason, even though she knew that Su Changduo's attitude towards her was normal, and even that he was giving her a lot of face, Su Xi still felt a sharp pain in her heart.
She nodded. "Mr. Su, I understand."
Seeing Su Xi's pathetic, submissive appearance, Su Mo couldn't help but sneer.
Giving such a fool a prestigious status would be a waste of talent; Su Mo is far more deserving of such a privileged status.
So what if she was born into the wrong family? She can still rise to the top and take her place through her own methods and efforts.
Su Mo became increasingly smug as she thought about it.
She wasn't stupid; she could see that Su Xi, that bitch, kept saying she had nothing to do with Feng Jue, but she still harbored illusions.
This is what made her angry.
But then she thought, even if it's the best thing in the world, if no one is competing with her for it, half the fun is gone.
It's satisfying when someone tries to get something but can't.
This made Su Mo less inclined to easily crush Su Xi, the little mouse; playing cat and mouse was much more fun.
Didn't Su Xi enjoy taking care of the mistress during her postpartum period? After she gives birth to her and Feng Jue's baby, she'll have Su Xi come and take care of her during her postpartum period, like a servant.
Just thinking about that scenario made Su Mo feel like she was floating on air, even more enjoyable than making love.
Su Mo became increasingly smug, and gave up her idea of using her charm to get Su Changduo to discipline Su Xi.
She was so pleased with herself that she didn't notice that Su Changduo's expression was a little... strange.
For some reason, Su Changduo felt a pang in his heart when he saw Su Xi's downcast expression.
He was certain that, besides the fact that she had saved his life, he had a very, very important reason why he couldn't hurt Su Xi.
As for what it was, he couldn't figure it out for a moment.
Perhaps it's because she looks very similar to her daughter?
In fact, Su Xi's gentle nature, magnanimous vision, and her ability to love and hate fiercely are more like those of his daughter.
To be precise, she's more like his daughter from a year ago.
A year ago, something happened that caused my daughter's personality to change drastically, and her appearance also seemed to change slightly.
As the saying goes, one's appearance reflects one's heart, so Su Changduo had no doubts.
Moreover, he spends almost 364 out of 365 days a year searching for Qianqian all over the country, missing out on spending time with his daughter. He is not a qualified father at all.
Therefore, it was reasonable for Su Mo's personality to change drastically, so he didn't think much of it.
But now, he feels it's necessary to have a proper talk with Su Mo, spend quality time with her, and make amends.
Otherwise, if Qianqian really comes back one day, he really won't know how to explain it to her.
Thinking about it, he said calmly,
"Miss Su, you can leave now."
He knew that his daughter's outburst today wasn't just because of Feng Jue, but also because she was jealous of his kindness towards Su Xi and felt unbalanced. Therefore, he could only try to be as indifferent as possible and let Su Xi leave.
Su Xi felt as if she had been pricked by a thick steel needle, but she still stood up immediately, said goodbye, and turned to leave.
A warning voice came from behind her, "Miss Su, if you encounter a similar situation again, you can ask anyone for help. You don't need to do it yourself."
Please stay away from Feng Jue from now on.
Su Xi paused, her heart aching so badly she could hardly breathe.
However, she nodded and said, "Don't worry, Mr. Su, I will."
After saying that, he didn't want to stay a second longer and practically ran away in a panic.
Su Changduo saw it all, and for some reason, it stung his eyes.
Su Mo was completely oblivious to Su Changduo's gaze, preoccupied with her own joy and smugness, and pounced on him, hugging his neck tightly.
She gave him a big, sweet kiss on the cheek.
"Dad, I love you."
Su Changduo instinctively hugged his daughter and said with a smile, "Daddy loves you too."
However, from an angle that Su Mo couldn't see, Su Changduo's expression appeared somewhat stiff and awkward.
I felt this hug was a bit odd.
The intimacy I used to feel when hugging my daughter is completely gone.
Perhaps it's because my daughter has grown up.
Su Changduo didn't think much of it.
At the engagement banquet outside, guests gathered in small groups, clinking glasses and discussing business.
However, seeing Feng Jue step onto the stage, seemingly with something to say, the scene instantly fell silent, as if a freeze switch had been pressed.
Feng Jue first expressed his gratitude to everyone for taking time out of their busy schedules to attend his engagement banquet, and then apologized for the temporary cancellation of the banquet due to unforeseen circumstances.
As soon as he finished speaking, a murmur rippled through the room.
Most of the discussion revolved around whether there were problems in Feng Jue and Su Mo's relationship.
For a moment, every family with an unmarried daughter looked at Feng Jue with bright, piercing eyes.
Those families with unmarried children or grandchildren also began to think about Su Mo again.
Feng Jue naturally knew what the people below were thinking, so he didn't keep them in suspense and said directly, "As for the reason, you can see it on the big screen."
Then, a video was quickly played on the big screen, showing the before and after he was drugged.
Jiao Ruoyi and Fu Ruyan, who were just watching the drama unfold with smug satisfaction, were stunned when they saw that they were the main characters on the big screen, and that the details of their drugging and even their lewd words about coveting Feng Jue had been clearly filmed.
Even the two of them, who were usually very easygoing, couldn't help but feel embarrassed, and their expressions were increasingly unpleasant.
The two were originally the center of attention, and even though rumors of their attraction to men frequently circulated, they were still respected and admired by many.
Now that the video has been released, a large vacuum has immediately appeared around the two of them.
Everyone looked at them with strange, indescribable expressions.
Although society is now equal for men and women, the nature of a man drugging a woman for his own desires is completely different from that of a woman drugging a man for her own desires.
The former is at most charming, the latter is just shameless.
Isn't this just offering freebies?
Isn't this too casual and indecent for a girl?
Even though Jiao Ruoyi and Fu Ruyan had thick skin, they felt their faces burning hot, as if they were worthless.
Although the person opposite them was Feng Jue, to be honest, almost all the women shared the same thoughts, they just didn't take action.
Compared to them, they are still courageous and willing to take responsibility, which is commendable. However, to have it said so openly, especially by the person himself, is tantamount to a public slap in the face, putting them in a very difficult position.
The two men exchanged a glance, both seeing a plan for revenge in each other's eyes.
That is, sooner or later, they will tie this unattainable flower to their bed.
They became their playthings.
That's what she was thinking, but the moment she met Feng Jue's cold and aloof eyes, she suddenly felt a pang of guilt, her heart fluttered, and she also felt fear and shame.
"Alright, alright," Jiao Ruoyi said confidently and generously, "President Feng, we were indeed drunk and confused when we made a mistake."
However, we didn't succeed, and you didn't suffer any loss. Could we let this go, considering our past cooperation?
If this happens again, the two of us, and the companies behind us, will be at Mr. Feng's mercy. What do you say?
Feng Jue remained expressionless and said calmly, "Either we pursue legal action against you on the spot, or you pay compensation on the spot. The choice is yours."
Seeing that Feng Jue was still so uncooperative despite her humble attitude, Jiao Ruoyi felt a little embarrassed.
She and Fu Ruyan exchanged a glance, clearly sharing the same feelings—a mixture of love and hate for Feng Jue.
They were fascinated by Feng Jue's decisive and ruthless nature in his aversion to women, but when this same treatment fell on their own, it made them feel resentful.
Feng Jue was no longer the same person he used to be, and Jiao Ruoyi had no choice but to compromise.
The two sides reached a settlement in public, with one side ceding territory as compensation, giving away a large piece of land, and the other handing over its core technology.
Feng Jue has made a fortune. So much so that many wealthy young men have begun to envy him.
Acidic water was gushing out like it was free.
After all, when a woman drugs him and throws herself at him, the man doesn't lose out at all; he can just secretly enjoy it.
As a result, Feng Jue not only didn't appreciate his good fortune, but also gained benefits that many people envied. Who could he complain to?
Ultimately, this is still the evil world that judges people by their appearance.
It's true what they say: comparisons are odious.
Ji Wuyai was happy to see that Feng Jue and Su Mo's engagement party had fallen through.
Ren Xingheng's gentle eyes were flickering, making it impossible to discern his emotions, but they were definitely not happy.
Su Mo was overjoyed to see that her man showed no respect to even Jiao Ruoyi and Fu Ruyan, and made it clear that he would remain chaste for her alone.
After Feng Jue finished speaking and stepped off the stage, she went straight up to him, put her arms around his arm, and the two left affectionately.
Upon seeing this scene, Ji Wuyai immediately stopped laughing.
Ren Xingheng, on the other hand, seems to be the exact opposite.
After Feng Jue left, the other two parties involved also left calmly and magnanimously. Many people began to look at the two women with newfound respect.
Look, that's what you call boldness.
However, the moment they stepped out of the banquet hall and into the Lincoln, Jiao Ruoyi and Fu Ruyan could no longer maintain their image as best friends.
She said she came up with the bad idea, then she said she did it, then she said it was her fault, then she said it was her fault.
The two initially tried to shift the blame onto each other.
Then, they greeted their ancestors.
Finally, they started tearing each other apart.
A massive dog-eat-dog scene unfolded.
Finally, when they got off the bus, they went their separate ways as if they were strangers, both with bruises on their faces and bodies.
My hair seems to have thinned out a lot.
The friendship between the two "plastic best friends" has come to a complete end.
*
Su Xi returned to Zhulu and was working in the office when the HR department delivered a contract.
Su Xi's heart sank; what was bound to happen had indeed come.
She had no right to refuse, so she simply picked up the pen and signed her name.
After signing the contract, she quickly scanned the contents.
You won't believe it until you see it, and what you find will shock you.
This contract was completely unexpected and overturned her worldview. Su Xi was stunned.
Putting aside other benefits, this salary alone is three times higher than the market price. This is not exploitation by capital, it is clearly a diamond job.
Su Xi read the contract over and over again, but she couldn't figure out where Feng Jue had hidden something fishy.
He shouldn't have been so kind.
However, the contract has already been signed, and even if there are any shady dealings, she can only obediently become a fish on the chopping block. All she can do now is live for the moment.
When the time comes, we'll just use earth to block the water and generals to deal with the soldiers.
Su Xi then handed the signed contract to the HR department and continued working.
Not long after, the phone rang.
Upon seeing that it was Feng Jinchen's call, Su Xi's pupils constricted sharply, and her heart sank to the bottom.
She almost forgot that not only did she fail to steal the core secrets of SVS that Feng Jinchen demanded, but she was also forced by Feng Jue to sign a contract of servitude.
They tried to steal a chicken but lost the rice instead; it couldn't be worse.
But she also knew very well that Feng Jinchen would not sympathize with her at all; he would only escalate his actions and threaten her in anger and embarrassment.
She didn't want to answer his calls, but she didn't dare not.
Su Xi answered the phone with trembling hands.
Sure enough, a sinister, cold voice came from the other end, "Su Xi, hasn't the matter been settled yet?"
Su Xi bit her lip tightly, almost pleading, and said, "I'm still trying to figure something out."
A cold laugh came from the other end. "Su Xi, if I don't see what I want this morning, your daughter's father is unknown and your embezzlement will appear in detail on the internet in China and the United States."
"For the sake of our past as husband and wife, I'll buy you a spot on the trending topics list for a full forty-nine days, how about that?"
Su Xi's heart skipped a beat, her lips trembled, and before she could even utter a word of pleading, the other end of the phone had already hung up.
Su Xi stared blankly as the clock ticked away, her heart sinking lower and lower.
He sat there motionless, like a statue.
After an unknown amount of time, she finally moved and dialed Liu Cheng's number.
Having confirmed that Feng Jue was currently at the villa, Su Xi returned to her residence, took a bath, changed her clothes, and carefully dressed herself up.
10 minutes later,
Su Xi, dressed in a silk evening gown with straps, knocked on Feng Jue's door at his villa.
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