When Meng Sheng heard this, the smile on her face stopped. She turned her head to look in the direction of the voice and saw Gu Ci waving at her with a sweet smile, as if she had seen a friend she had known for several years or even more than ten years.
She frowned. To be honest, she was a little surprised to see the three siblings of the Gu family here, and she didn't want to pay much attention to Gu Ci.
What was surprising was that even though such a big incident had happened in the Gu family, the three brothers and sisters could still attend such a grand wedding banquet as if nothing had happened.
Is this the "cultivation" and shamelessness that comes from a big family?
I’m afraid that few people attending the wedding banquet today would not know about the huge scandal of the Gu family.
Moreover, with the Gu family's stock price continuing to fall and losses exceeding 100 million, the three siblings could still laugh it off as if nothing had happened.
Meng Sheng couldn't help but sigh in his heart that these three people's psychological qualities were indeed very strong.
If this were her, she would definitely not be able to face the public.
It's so embarrassing.
But thinking about it carefully, she could understand the Gu family's mentality at this moment. They had become the target of public criticism. No matter how embarrassing it was, they had to bite the bullet and go out to the grand wedding banquet of such a family marriage. They had to pretend that nothing had happened, as if everything was under control.
If they hadn't come, who knows how people in the circle would laugh at the Gu family, and who knows what kind of dirty water those sworn enemies would throw on them.
So, even if I have to force myself to smile now, I have to hold on and not bend my back.
Just as Meng Sheng thought, and this was also what the Gu family thought, the matter of Gu Yuan was too controversial, and Liu Lingyi had been dealing with that little vixen these past two days, and was also checking the property that Gu Yuan had given away. The couple was now estranged in spirit and it was not appropriate for them to appear in such an occasion, otherwise they would have set up two targets and would be laughed at and ridiculed by others.
The Gu family is of high status, so there must be many people coming to say hello. If someone asks, they can't tell them, and they have to pretend to be magnanimous, and can only bear the humiliation.
This is something Liu Lingyi cannot face or accept.
Therefore, it is most appropriate for the three siblings to make this trip as the younger generation.
When Fu Chen saw Gu Ci, his brows furrowed together, and when he saw Pei Sui beside her, his eyes became mysterious.
He also noticed that Pei Sui had been looking over here, obviously, he was looking at Meng Sheng.
He glanced at Meng Sheng's calm, beautiful and natural face, but his tense heart still couldn't relax.
I couldn't help but think of what Gu Ci said last time.
The fingers hanging by his side began to stroke gently, and his calm gaze fell on Gu Ci's face again.
He knew Gu Ci would come today and came with a plan.
I didn't ask her about her plans last time...
But I think her original plan must have changed because of his refusal.
After they came closer, he and Meng Sheng nodded slightly to them.
When his eyes met Pei Sui's, he greeted him calmly, "Lawyer Pei."
Because of the tension in the hospital last time, the distant courtesy between the two of them was now almost gone.
The superficial humility and courtesy can hardly be maintained.
Pei Sui's face showed no emotion. He nodded coldly without saying anything.
Fu Chen's eyebrows moved slightly, and he spoke after careful consideration, his expression natural. "I was offensive and angry at you last time at the hospital. I hope Lawyer Pei will forgive me and not take it to heart. The situation was urgent that day, and I was a little anxious, so I lost my composure. I'm really sorry."
Hearing this, Pei Sui's eyes darkened slightly.
No matter how he responded to Fu Chen's words, it would be wrong.
Whether you care about it or not, it is not worth it, especially since Meng Sheng is there. This is equivalent to reminding Meng Sheng why her father Meng Chengli suddenly received a critical illness notice and why he had a stroke.
It all started with Pei Sui's mother, Cui Xueheng.
But if he agreed to this, he would be fooled.
Ever since Fu Chen provoked him last time, he knew that Fu Chen was not an ordinary person and his methods were not very upright and fair.
Meng Sheng also noticed the strange aura fluctuations between them. She frowned and subconsciously looked at Fu Chen. She was still calm and natural, but there was also a hint of subtle inquiry in her expression.
After a few seconds, she frowned and spoke at the right time, inadvertently saving Pei Sui.
"I still have to go upstairs to see the bride, you two can chat slowly."
After saying that, she nodded to the three siblings of the Gu family. She didn't want to act warm and polite with Gu Ci at all, so she turned around and left.
Fu Chen paused, his heart trembled violently, he pursed his lips and nodded to them, then raised his leg and followed.
When Meng Sheng looked at him with confusion, he smiled and said, "I'll go up with you. I also want to go say hello to my aunt and uncle."
Meng Sheng nodded casually, then looked away. When they reached the elevator, she asked, "Did you and Pei Sui have any problems?"
Fu Chen was stunned, and the feeling of being touched in his heart became even greater.
His expression remained calm, a hint of doubt etched across his face. "Lawyer Pei and I haven't had much interaction. We've only met a few times, not exactly on friendly terms. Last time, it was because of Uncle Meng's illness that I was a little anxious and spoke a little harshly. I've been thinking about finding a chance to apologize to him, but I haven't been able to meet him yet. I'll let him know today if I do."
After that, he asked curiously and amusedly, "Why do you ask this suddenly?"
Meng Sheng glanced sideways at her and said, "No, I just felt that the atmosphere between you and Pei Sui was weird."
Fu Chen frowned as he watched the elevator approaching. He carefully asked, "Did you have a fight with him? Why do you look so distant? And you're not talking."
As soon as he finished speaking, the elevator made a "ding" sound and the doors on both sides slowly opened to the sides.
Meng Sheng didn't hesitate and walked in.
Although she and Pei Sui had broken up, she didn't want to tell anyone about it. It was her private matter, and she and Fu Chen were not that familiar with each other, so she didn't say anything for a while.
But in Fu Chen's opinion, this kind of silence means that she cannot accept this matter for the time being, so she doesn't want to and is unwilling to say it out loud.
He couldn't help but feel his heart sink.
Now is Meng Sheng's weak period in love, so it is actually a good time to launch an "attack", and perhaps there will be unexpected gains.
But this person is Meng Sheng.
She really might not be able to start a new relationship at this time.
As he was thinking this, the elevator slowly rose.
There were only two of them in the huge elevator, so the space was quite ample and yet it was also very quiet.
It was not until they reached the 8th floor that a few members of the Kong family came up. Fu Chen greeted them and introduced Meng Sheng to them.
These three are from the younger generation, one is from the second branch of the Kong family, and two are from the third branch of the Kong family.
Meng Sheng was quite confused. She didn't expect Fu Chen to suddenly introduce her like this. She was not familiar with the Kong family and originally just wanted to nod in greeting, but now she was forcibly pulled into the "group chat".
She was stunned for a moment, then smiled and said congratulations on the happy event in his family. They chatted for a while, and when the elevator reached the 32nd floor, Fu Chen and the other members of the Kong family went down, saying hello before leaving.
Meng Sheng breathed a sigh of relief. It was great that he didn't have to laugh or chat awkwardly like that.
She felt her cheeks tense up.
The elevator finally stopped at the 38th floor, the top floor. She followed the instructions and came to the largest presidential suite on the top floor. It was quite lively inside with many people and constant laughter. Looking around, she saw members of the Fang family all dressed gorgeously and elegantly.
“Shengsheng!”
Fang Zhiman, who was sitting on the sofa in the living room, wearing a white and elaborate wedding dress with diamonds on the skirt, saw her first. A big smile bloomed on her beautiful face with a bit of heroic spirit, and she waved quickly.
"Shengsheng, come quickly."
The wedding dress she wore today was worth 1.7 million yuan and was so complicated. She also wore a ruby crown on her head and a natural ruby necklace with no cutting marks hung on her fair and slender neck.
On her slender wrist, she wore a Hetian jade bracelet and a thick gold bracelet.
There is also a five-carat geometric diamond ring on the ring finger.
The overall look is so rich.
She remembered that Fang Zhiman never liked to wear jewelry before, as she thought it was troublesome. She was also a very straightforward and decisive person.
But today she is dressed in jewels and it is obvious that she was forced to do so by Fang's mother.
Whatever is valuable and wealthy is put on.
Meng Sheng smiled and walked over to meet the gazes of more than a dozen people. "Long time no see, Sister Zhiman."
After saying that, she greeted Fang's mother again.
Fang's mother smiled heartily and took her hand, looking her up and down with a loving face. "It's been a long time since we last met. Ah Sheng looks more and more beautiful."
Meng Sheng's eyebrows curved, "Auntie is the one, she's getting younger and younger."
Fang's mother was so happy with her words that she smiled. "Oh, it's been so long since we last met, and Ah Sheng's mouth is still so sweet. It seems that I will have two more wrinkles at the corners of my eyes today."
After that, he took her aside and introduced the people in the room.
After greeting everyone, Meng Sheng smiled naturally and comfortably the whole time. During the years when the Meng and Fang families had the closest relationship, she had met many relatives from the Fang family, so it was quite easy for her to remember who was who.
At the end, Fang Zhiman held her hand and said, "Oh, you guys can do it now. I can't even say a word to Shengsheng. The wedding will start in about 20 to 30 minutes. The guests should be here soon. Mom, you should go and greet them too. Don't push it all onto Dad, Axun, and my sister-in-law."
"Okay, okay, I won't disturb you two sisters from chatting. I'll come find you when the wedding is about to start."
Having said that, she called upon the group of people in the room and they left in a grand and lively manner.
Meng Sheng chatted with Fang Zhiman in the new house for about half an hour.
The two hadn't seen each other for a long time, so they had a lot to talk about. After the staff, the emcee, Fang's mother, Fang's father, and people from the wedding company came up, they lamented that time had passed too quickly and agreed to have a good chat at the dinner in the evening after the wedding.
Meng Sheng knew that they had to go through the process, so after saying goodbye, he went down to the huge and extremely spacious banquet hall.
Along the way, she heard many people gathered in groups, discussing in low voices the affairs of the Gu family and the three Gu brothers and sisters attending the wedding banquet today. It was very lively.
She deliberately slowed down her speed and listened intermittently, which made her feel in a good mood.
Then, when she was about to find an empty table on the female guests' side and sit down, Gu Ci, who was sitting at the table behind her on the left, waved at her again and called out with a smile, "Director Meng, come and sit here."
Apart from the three siblings, the other five people at their table were all younger generations from the Gu family who had a good relationship with them.
There are two empty seats at their table.
But Meng Sheng didn't want to go.
Who knows what kind of trouble she will be involved in, and now the Gu family is at the center of the storm, so she doesn't want to join in the fun.
She smiled as a response, but still said nothing. Then she looked away, pulled open the table she had chosen and sat down.
Not long after they sat down, several cousins from the Fang family came over. Meng Sheng was quite familiar with them, so they started chatting naturally. She didn't notice at all the embarrassment and hurt that Gu Ci felt after being ignored by her.
Nor did he see the scene of two women at the table speaking up for Gu Ci.
Otherwise, she would definitely find it funny.
Soon, the wedding banquet began. With the host setting the mood, Fang Zhiman, wearing a purely handmade and heavily crafted Italian wedding dress, walked slowly towards the dreamy blue stage arm in arm with her father.
Meng Sheng looked at this scene and suddenly felt a little dazed. She thought of her wedding with Shang Boyu.
The wedding was also very grand, and she thought she was the happiest person in the world.
I later realized how ridiculous it was.
The thought only flashed through her mind for a moment, and she let it go in an instant.
That failed marriage no longer affected her mood.
She was looking at the couple on the stand who looked very well-matched, but she didn't expect that at the banquet at the man's guest's house across the street, there were two very passionate and direct gazes hidden in the elegant and beautiful piano notes and the lively crowd.
Not long ago, Pei Sui also thought that in the near future... or next year, or the year after, he and Meng Sheng would also hold a wedding like this, or even more grand and spectacular than this one.
Unfortunately, in the end, these all became bubbles of fantasy. No matter how brilliant and dazzling they were when illuminated by the sun, they were like a flash in the pan, turning into invisible and intangible nothingness.
When Fu Chen looked at this scene, he thought of the scene of him and Meng Sheng walking into the marriage hall together.
He thought, he was willing.
Also happy.
After lunch, Meng Sheng was taken to take photos by Fang Zhiman’s bridesmaids.
She accompanied Fang Zhiman to take photos for more than an hour before returning to the hotel.
Her room was No. 2910. When she was about to go downstairs for dinner in the evening, she had just opened the door and the rooms on her left and right were also opened.
The room on the right is Gu Ci's, and the room on the left is Pei Sui's.
The three of them were visibly stunned in the corridor.
Gu Ci was the first to react. She concealed the glint in her eyes and said in surprise, "What a coincidence, we are actually neighbors."
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