☆, Chapter 170 Each Other
8pm, Flower Exhibition Hotel.
Although it was just a small gathering, Xu Ruowei still generously booked the small banquet hall on the top floor. The floor-to-ceiling windows on three sides overlooked the night view of City A, and the view was excellent.
When Xi Yin and Gu Huaitian arrived, everyone else was already there, sitting around the sofa by the dining table, chatting and laughing.
Seeing them come in, Xu Ruowei stood up in surprise and joy and came to greet them, "Xi Yin, you're finally here!"
"I'm sorry I'm late. I forgot my gift when I left, so I went back to get it." Xi Yin handed over the birthday gift she had prepared. "Happy birthday, you'll always be eighteen."
"Thank you." Sun Ruowei took the gift box with a look of surprise, and glanced at Gu Huaitian beside Xi Yin with a smile, "Before, you sent me a WeChat message saying that you would bring someone over, and I was wondering who it was, but it turned out to be Senior Gu. I heard that you two were married a long time ago, but I never had the chance to see you two together. Today, you finally let us see your treasure."
"Yeah..." Xi Yin laughed dryly.
Gu Huaitian went to the same university as her, one grade higher than her. He had always been a popular figure and the school hunk, with fans ranging from City A to City S.
Xu Ruowei was also obsessed with Gu Huaitian for a while, and she still blushes when she sees him now.
"Hello, senior. I am Xi Yin's classmate. I used to bring you water with her. I wonder if you still remember." Xu Ruowei smiled shyly at Gu Huaitian.
Gu Huaitian naturally didn't remember and replied with a polite smile, "Hello."
"Come over and sit down, don't stand here and talk. Everyone has been waiting for Xi Yin for a long time." Liu Jun walked over.
At the same time, another charming and graceful voice sounded behind him, "Yes, we have been waiting for Xi Yin for so long, not just to listen to you standing there and being polite."
Xi Yin was startled by the voice and looked behind Liu Jun suddenly.
Under the crystal chandelier, a woman in a black fishtail dress stood in front of the sofa. She had willow eyebrows, narrow eyes, and a graceful figure. She stood out among the casually dressed people.
Gu Huaitian noticed the woman's dress and leaned close to Xi Yin's ear, "Isn't it a small private wedding?"
"..." Xi Yin was speechless. She didn't expect that anyone would wear a formal dress at such a party.
Just like she didn't expect Mei Xinxue to come over.
"Xiyin, it's been a long time." The crisp sound of high heels echoed on the floor as Mei Xinxue approached with graceful steps. "I didn't expect you to bring Senior Gu with you. I heard a few days ago that you were getting a divorce and joining Yun Corporation. I was very surprised."
"..." Xi Yin was stunned again and subconsciously turned to look at Gu Huaitian.
Everyone knows that she and Gu Huaitian are married, but few people know the truth about this marriage.
She had never told anyone about such a private matter as her divorce and joining Yun's company, so how could Mei Xinxue know about it?
No matter how he knew about it, he could only deny it for now. "It's just a rumor. I don't know who spread such gossip."
"Is it a rumor? But I heard it from someone on the inside." Mei Xinxue looked at Gu Huaitian with a puzzled expression. "When I heard about it, I was really worried for you, senior. It's just like when I heard you and Xi Yin were getting married. I felt both heartbroken and incredulous."
"I feel sad. What are you feeling sad about, Xiaoxue?" Someone seized on the flaw in Mei Xinxue's words and asked.
Others also began to agree: "Yes, yes, I heard that Senior and Xinxue had a past relationship, could it be true?"
"Wow, Xiaoxue, you're actually hooking up with our boyfriend behind our backs!"
"Tell the truth now, do you and the senior have a past?"
"Stop talking nonsense." Mei Xinxue turned around and glared at everyone, saying helplessly, "I feel sorry for such a good senior who was taken advantage of by a pig. Otherwise, what else can I feel sorry for?"
After saying that, he turned around and smiled at Xi Yin, with an innocent and upright look on his face, "Xi Yin, I was just joking, don't mind it, just liven up the atmosphere."
"..." Xi Yin had a look of despair on her face.
Mei Xinxue knew very well whether her sarcasm was a joke or not.
If it were any other time, it would not be difficult to fight back, but today is her friend's birthday, and it is very likely to be the scene of a proposal. If the conflict between her and Mei Xinxue escalates and they part ways on bad terms, it would be a waste of time and effort.
"Don't mind it." Just when Xi Yin decided to endure it for the time being and let Mei, the school beauty, go, Gu Huaitian beside her suddenly spoke.
The magnetic voice was like a thunder, and everyone looked at him instantly.
Gu Huaitian just looked at Mei Xinxue, his eyes indifferent as if he didn't notice anything else. "People who treat derogatory remarks about others as a joke are usually low-class. We are not on the same level, so there is no need to mind them."
“…”Mei Xinxue.
"It was just a joke." Gu Huaitian smiled innocently and calmly, "Don't mind, Miss Xue. I was just trying to liven up the atmosphere."
"Xue..." Mei Xinxue's expression twisted unsightly, and she was stunned and didn't continue.
Miss Xue's words also startled the other people present.
Everyone thought that Gu Huaitian was trying to find excuses for Xi Yin, but only Xi Yin herself knew that Gu Huaitian really didn't remember and just picked a surname from everyone's address.
Just like when we first met, we called her Xixuemei.
Here it comes, our senior Gu’s words are as sharp as knives!
…
The competition is over.
Wen Mianyu finally relaxed. There were still a few groups to go, but even if she had completed all her performances today, she would just have to sit and watch others perform.
There are advantages to performing first. After the performance, she can unload the burden. No matter what the result is, she has tried her best in the past two months and her efforts are worthwhile.
Wen Mianyu took off her costume, changed into casual clothes, and easily returned to the stage. She sat behind Lu Congxu and watched the next performance with him.
"The performance just now was very good." As soon as Wen Mianyu sat down, Lu Congxu encouraged her.
"Thank you, I think it's pretty good too." Wen Mianyu was not modest at all. He picked up the drink on the table and took a sip.
Lu Congxu pushed the fruit plate in front of her and said, "Eat something."
"Let's eat after we finish. I'm not hungry yet." Wen Mianyu shook her head and turned to look at the stage. The next group of performances began.
…
Four hours later, all groups had finished their performances and the voting channel was closed.
The host came on stage and gave a final introduction, then asked all the students to come on stage and turned on the voting counter on the screen.
"The following is an exciting moment. Let's see who will be the champion tonight!"
"Five, four, three, two, three!"
"Please look at the big screen."
With a loud bang, a firework special effect exploded on the big screen. Wen Mianyu's name was like a small mountain, much higher than the others.
In the final round, after recounting the votes online and on-site, Wen Mianyu won with a high number of votes.
The three words "Su Moli" were surrounded by the champion's crown, and the background music turned into passionate music. The other students automatically stepped aside to make room for Wen Mianyu.
Lu Congxu came up to the stage holding the trophy to present the award to her, and then took the flowers from the etiquette lady behind him and gave them to Wen Mianyu.
"Congratulations, we are the champions." As the two hugged each other, Lu Congxu whispered in Wen Mianyu's ear.
"Thank you." Wen Mianyu smiled sweetly.
Flowers and balloons were scattered above her head, like a rain of petals, romantic and beautiful. The audience cheered and called Su Moli's name.
On the stage, other team members also came forward to congratulate Wen Mianyu.
In a heartwarming scene, the host finished his closing remarks, read a string of sponsor advertisements, and finally announced, "This is the cast. Congratulations to Su Moli, the season one champion! Thank you all for your support. See you next time."
The show ended successfully.
…
After the show ended, the production team arranged a celebration banquet, inviting all contestants and mentors, including former challengers, to have dinner together.
At the celebration banquet, everyone drank a lot of wine, even Wen Mianyu had two drinks. Only Lu Congxu didn't drink a drop of wine. He escaped everyone's drinking by making the excuse that he had to go back to drive.
It was already two o'clock in the morning after the celebration banquet. Wen Mianyu, Lu Congxu, Director Lin and his group went to the parking lot to pick up the car.
Director Lin was drunk and kept chatting with Lu Congxu on the way. Wen Mianyu was not drunk, but her stomach felt a little uncomfortable after drinking red wine. She walked in front and wanted to get into the car quickly to get stomach medicine.
The two sides unknowingly distanced themselves from each other. When Wen Mianyu was about to reach the front of the car, he found that Lu Congxu and the others had not caught up yet. He didn't know why Director Lin had delayed them again.
Wen Mianyu smiled helplessly, walked forward, opened the car door, and was about to get in when she suddenly heard the roar of a motor behind her.
As she turned around, she saw a car speeding towards her. The car was parked very brightly, and the dazzling light obscured the figures of the people in the car.
The car was moving incredibly fast, almost at a speed of smoke, and it was heading straight towards Lu Congxu's car, while Wen Mianyu was still between the car door and the car body.
In a flash, Wen Mianyu reacted quickly, holding the car door and climbing onto the roof.
With a bang, the two cars collided. Wen Mianyu used the force to roll to the side and avoided the thrilling impact.
…
In the distance, Lu Congxu, who was chatting with Director Lin, heard the sound. He was startled and immediately shook off Director Lin and ran towards the car.
The first thing he saw when he ran closer was the scene of a collision between two cars. The door of his black business car was dented, the headlights were flashing, and the sirens were blaring.
The other one was a gray car, the front of which was stuck in his door, smoke was coming out of the hood, and the car was broken down when it was parked.
"Mianmian! Mianmian!" Lu Congxu didn't bother to see who was sitting in the car. He was so anxious that he shouted Wen Mianyu's name. He didn't care about his expensive suit and lay down under the car to see if there was Wen Mianyu.
"I'm here, from Xu..." Wen Mianyu's voice came from a distance.
Lu Congxu was surprised and happy. He quickly got up and saw Wen Mianyu standing not far away, holding onto the wall pillar.
Her clothes were torn in several places due to the impact of landing, and her hair was messy, making her look very disheveled.
"Are you okay?" Lu Congxu rushed over and pulled the person into his arms.
"It's okay, I dodged quickly and didn't get hit." Wen Mianyu stroked the top of Lu Congxu's head soothingly, "Don't worry."
Because of the previous car accident, she knew that Lu Congxu was traumatized and was very afraid that she would have another accident.
"It's okay, let's go check out the car..." After hugging him for a while, Wen Mianyu felt that Lu Congxu had calmed down, so she pulled him to signal.
Lu Congxu took a deep breath, nodded solemnly, held Wen Mianyu's hand tightly, and the two walked over together.
At this moment, Wang Xin and Director Lin also came over. Because of the sudden car accident, Director Lin was half sober.
"What's going on?" Seeing Wen Mianyu and Lu Congxu about to go to the front of the car, Director Lin was worried and wanted to stop them.
"The person in the car seems injured. We need to get him out first." Wen Mianyu said to the relatively sober Wang Xin, "Producer Wang, call the police."
"Okay." Wang Xin quickly took out his cell phone.
Wen Mianyu and Lu Congxu walked to the front of the car. They worked together and finally opened the door with some effort. The person inside was unexpectedly a woman with her hair covering her face and she was unconscious.
The two men grabbed one side of the man and dragged him out. His long hair spread out, revealing his face.
“…” Wen Mianyu was shocked at the same time.
It turned out to be Lu Yuxuan.
It has been a while since they last saw Lu Yuxuan. Ever since they joined This Is The Actor, Wen Mianyu and Lu Congxu have been very busy recording shows and promoting movies. They have no time to talk about love when they meet every day.
The last time we met was two months ago, at the wrap party for "Fang Hua".
Why is Lu Yuxuan here?
Why did he hit her with his car?
Wen Mianyu really couldn't understand it, but now was not the time to dwell on such things. Lu Yuxuan was already unconscious and she didn't know what was going on. She should be sent to the hospital immediately.
…
Half an hour later, Lu Yuxuan was sent to the hospital. After examination, she was found to be fine.
Alcohol was detected in her body, which was considered drunk driving, so the police waited until she woke up and then took her to the car to take a statement.
Wen Mianyu and Lu Congxu were waiting in another car driven by Cheng An. The air was a little quiet.
"Lu Yuxuan..."
"Yuxuan..."
After a moment of silence, they both spoke at the same time and stopped at the same time.
"What do you want to say?" Lu Congxu always respected Wen Mianyu and always let her speak first.
"It's nothing, I just feel a little strange. Why did Yuxuan bump into me? Although she was a little drunk, the way I looked at her just now was far from the point of mistaking her for someone else." Wen Mianyu said.
"Yeah." Lu Congxu responded and looked out the window. The police car was not far away. "There's something I wanted to tell you after the show was recorded."
"What's the matter?" Wen Mianyu asked.
"Do you remember when Wen Xueyao confessed her guilt, she refused to acknowledge the truck driver's involvement?" Lu Congxu looked at her calmly. "I thought there might be something else going on, so I asked someone to investigate further. Just a month ago, I found out that the truck driver's family had moved out of their original residence and immigrated abroad."
"Same as Xia Ning?" Wen Mianyu was a little surprised.
"Yes." Lu Congxu nodded. "I thought it was strange, so I asked someone to continue investigating. It turned out that someone had given that family a large sum of cash. This person..."
"Lu Yuxuan?" Wen Mianyu and he had a tacit understanding at this moment.
Lu Congxu closed his eyes. "It's her father. I just found out about this. I wanted to find a chance to tell you outside in the next two days and then decide on the next step."
Unexpectedly, Lu Yuxuan lost her patience and jumped out first.
Wen Mianyu didn't know whether Lu Yuxuan's behavior was because she noticed Lu Congxu's investigation, or was just an impulse after being drunk, or maybe... she couldn't stand her and Lu Congxu being together for a long time, so she took advantage of the alcohol to explode.
Regardless of the reason, the purpose is self-evident. Just like when she hired the truck driver, Lu Yuxuan wanted her to die.
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