Chapter 598 Engagement Ceremony
"Ayi, what's wrong with you?" Lu Yingxue said in a low voice, "Don't let me down on such an important occasion."
Their Lu family can't afford to lose this person!
The smile on Lu Bannong's face also faded a little.
Zhong Hongfei, on the other hand, was quite normal. He was hoping that Zhong Yi would cause a disturbance at the engagement party. If that happened, the old man would definitely not forgive him, and he would lose his status as a candidate.
Zhong Lingxiao can be directly regarded as the heir of the Zhong family.
He couldn't stand this illegitimate son who was cunning and extremely intelligent.
"Ayi!"
Lu Yingxue shouted again.
Zhong Yi glanced at the crowd, and the guests around him also had doubts in their hearts.
"Who is he looking at? Is he unhappy with this marriage?"
"I heard a rumor that Xiang Mingzhu had an affair with Zhong Yi before. Cousin and future cousin-in-law, this kind of lewd story might be true."
"He seemed to be looking at Xiang Mingzhu. It's a pity that Xiang Mingzhu followed that rough guy Zhao Chang. Top wealthy families always want to unite with the strong. Why would they marry into a poor family? If the Xiang family hadn't gone bankrupt, it would be fine..."
Xiang Mingzhu bit her lip, feeling mixed emotions.
She looked at the handsome man on the emcee platform. Was he looking at her?
Who else could be heading in this direction!
If you like her, you must have some feelings for her!
The more this happened, the more she felt a mixture of love and hate! She was even more unwilling to accept this, and even if she had to go to hell, she would drag Lu Yingxue down with her!
The corners of Xiang Mingzhu's eyes were red and tears were in her eyes.
Zhao Chang hugged her slender waist rudely and warned her, "Standing by my side, how dare you think about other men?"
"release!"
Xiang Mingzhu spoke in a low voice with hatred in his eyes.
She didn't want Zhong Yi to see her being hugged and intimate by a vulgar person.
Bang!
As if in protest, Zhao Chang slapped Xiang Mingzhu in the face with a crisp slap.
"Who do you think you are? How dare you order me around? Do you really think you're still the eldest daughter of the Xiang family?"
Looking at the stunned and shocked looks of the guests, Zhao Chang's vanity was satisfied. The former eldest daughter of the Xiang family was now being insulted and beaten by someone like him, unable to fight back.
You can only be obedient.
What could satisfy his male ego better than this?
Xiang Mingzhu covered her burning cheeks, the overwhelming sense of humiliation drowning her like a suffocating tide.
She was tense all over, and all she could hear were those discussions.
Zhao Chang pulled her into his arms and touched her in a very humiliating way.
She was treated like one of those lowly women, and her already revealing skirt almost made her look exposed.
Bleeding from Mingzhu's heart, full of forbearance.
Wait a little longer!
She'll find her chance!
"What a piece of shit." Huo Sijiao held Qiao Xi's hand and whispered softly, "Look at that fat guy, he really looks like a villain who has succeeded, and the Lu family didn't even stop him. They let him bully Xiang Mingzhu. After all, Xiang Mingzhu and the Lu family are related by blood."
How cold-blooded!
Qiao Xi sighed in her heart as she watched Xiang Mingzhu being molested by Zhao Chang in public.
But it also feels very strange!
Xiang Mingzhu's mother is Lu Yutong, who is said to be in poor health and has been recuperating abroad for many years. Didn't she hear anything about the Xiang family's bankruptcy?
She never showed up from beginning to end.
Don't you have any feelings for this daughter at all?
The reason for recuperating abroad is also invalid. Her brother Lu Bannong is a famous doctor in the capital!
Why do you need to go abroad just to regulate your body?
As she was thinking, Huo Sijiao's grip on her hand became stronger: "Sister-in-law, look, we have to sign the marriage certificate!"
Qiao Xi turned and looked at the stage.
Zhong Yi took a few steps forward, put his finger on the ink pad and pressed his fingerprint on the engagement book.
The marriage certificate is ready!
The Lu family father and daughter felt relieved. They were really afraid that Zhong Yi would do something embarrassing for them regardless of the occasion.
fortunately!
The emcee said loudly, "Next, please ask the woman to serve sweet tea to the elders."
The sweet tea here is tea with sugar added, which symbolizes sweetness.
Lu Yingxue held the teacup and said respectfully to Zhong Hongfei, "Please have some tea."
Zhong Hongfei took the teacup, drank the tea, which was neither hot nor cold, and placed a red envelope prepared in advance on the tray.
Lu Yingxue smiled and said thank you.
"Finally, please ask the man and woman to exchange engagement rings."
The staff on both sides brought up the engagement rings that had been prepared in advance.
Lu Yingxue took out a men's ring embellished with diamonds, took the left hand of the man she liked, and slowly put it on his ring finger.
These are the fingers connected to the heart, symbolizing closeness with loved ones.
Zhong Yi's hand bent, and the ring in Lu Yingxue's hand almost fell to the ground.
He said calmly, "Sorry, my hand doesn't feel well."
"Did you drink too much, Yi? I asked someone to prepare some hangover soup. Have some later. Today is our engagement party, so you'll have to stay up late."
Lu Yingxue said very gently.
"good."
Zhong Yi rubbed his swollen brows. He really couldn't refuse some wine.
"Ayi, it's your turn to put the ring on me."
Lu Yingxue stretched out her left hand.
Zhong Yi took a deep breath and put the diamond ring on Lu Yingxue's hand.
"Now please let the newcomer give his speech!"
The emcee handed the two microphones to Lu Yingxue and Zhong Yi respectively.
"Ms. Lu, Mr. Zhong, it's your turn to give a speech. How about ladies first?"
"good."
Lu Yingxue held the microphone and surveyed the large crowd of guests. Every nameable member of the capital's upper class was present. This engagement party could bring her more than winning the needle-testing competition!
The corners of her mouth curved up as she said, "Thank you all for coming to my engagement party! Many years ago, Ayi and I became friends, and Grandpa joked about getting us engaged. Today, our wish has finally come true. I'd like to thank my father, Grandpa, and all our relatives and friends. I'm so happy to be with Ayi."
Her eyes were full of affection and she seemed to be really satisfied with this marriage.
"I hope everyone will come to my wedding! Thank you."
Lu Yingxue glanced at Qiao Xi with arrogance in her eyes and smiled.
The outcome is undecided.
In the imperial capital, Qiao Xi might not be able to defeat her!
Even if you like her, it doesn't matter. But do you dare to say that you like her?
Can I express my love for you? If this isn't supposed to be a secret love affair, then there's no point!
If he announced publicly that he liked Qiao Xi, Huo Xingzhou would lose face!
Which man would want to be cuckolded?
Lu Yingxue smiled and looked at Zhong Yi and said, "It's your turn."
Compared to Lu Yingxue's lengthy speech, Zhong Yi simply said, "The ceremony is over. Please feel free to drink and chat."
He turned off the microphone, put it aside, and walked down the stairs.
Lu Yingxue quickly took his hand and whispered, "Ayi, I've specially prepared a hangover soup for you in the lounge. Drink it first, and I'll entertain the guests for you. If you get too drunk in this situation, you'll lose your composure."
Zhong Yi hesitated for a moment, then his dark eyes flickered slightly and he said, "Okay."
He turned and slowly walked towards the stairs.
Lu Yingxue looked at his back, her lips curled up, and a calculating look flashed in her eyes.
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