Intimidated by Ye Nanqing's extremely imposing gaze and words, He Wenxiu and her daughter Ji Xinqi dared not utter a sound for a moment.
The whispers and pointing around him made Ji Xiangzhong's face turn somewhat ugly.
He glared at his wife and daughter, his voice low and menacing, "If you two continue to embarrass yourselves, get back home!"
After saying that, Ji Xiangzhong snorted coldly and turned to walk away.
Her husband's cold shoulder turned her face green. "Qiqi, look at your dad! Not only does he not speak up for us, but he's also yelling at us..."
"Alright, Mom, stop talking now. Let's go over there and take a look. All the ladies you usually play mahjong with are there."
Ji Xinqi interrupted her mother and pulled her mother toward the direction where the wealthy women were.
She couldn't let her mother cause trouble at this time. If she continued to cause trouble, and Ye Nanqing couldn't bear it any longer and disregarded the relationship between the two families, he might kick them out directly. In that case, her plan would be stillborn!
She wouldn't allow that to happen!
Once the mother and daughter left, the onlookers gradually dispersed.
Ye Nanqing glanced at his watch and, seeing that it was almost time, strode towards the entrance of the banquet hall.
At that moment, a discreet Bentley pulled up at the entrance.
The car door opened, and Gu Liao, dressed in a silver-white suit and wearing gold-rimmed glasses, stepped out first, exuding a refined and scholarly air.
Following closely behind was Mu Xinghe, who was wearing a floral suit and exuded a strong personality with a touch of swagger.
Then, the two turned to the car at the same time, nodded slightly, and said in unison, "Please get out of the car, sister-in-law."
Ji Fuling: "..."
If she weren't wearing high heels, her toes would have dug a villa out of her skin!
After carefully managing her expression, she got out of the car with a slight smile.
Because she was attending a banquet, she wore a crimson strapless ankle-length dress, and on her fair and slender neck was the eight-pointed star necklace that she couldn't take off, which inexplicably matched her temperament.
She wore a warm-toned maple leaf makeup look, which was sophisticated and elegant, bright and charismatic, highlighting her delicate features even more.
Mu Xinghe raised an eyebrow. "Let's go, sister-in-law, we should go in."
He was certain that when their Third Master Ye saw Miss Ji's outfit today, he would be completely captivated!
"Um."
Ji Fuling responded and followed Mu Xinghe and Gu Liao inside.
The three of them had just arrived at the entrance when they ran into Ye Nanqing, who was walking towards them.
Ye Nanqing was dressed in a dark blue plaid suit. He was tall and imposing, and his walk exuded a sense of intimidation that made people afraid to approach him.
Ji Fuling walked up to him, blinked, and asked, "I'm not late, am I?"
Ye Nanqing's gaze was fixed on her. He reached out and pulled her into his arms, lowered his head and whispered in her ear, "You're not late. I was just impatient."
Feeling his breath on her ear as he spoke, sending a faint shiver down her spine, Ji Fuling blushed slightly and gently pushed him away, "There are so many people watching, can't you be a little more discreet?"
Ye Nanqing glanced at the blush on her cheeks, knowing she was shy, and only kissed her lightly behind the ear before letting go of her.
Once inside the banquet hall, Ye Nanqing led Ji Fuling to a quiet booth, and casually raised his hand to pat her head. "I still have some things to do, you can sit here for a while."
"Okay." Ji Fuling nodded. "Go ahead."
Ye Nanqing gave her a deep look before turning and walking away.
Meanwhile, on the other side of the banquet hall.
Ji Xinqi and He Wenxiu approached several wealthy women.
After exchanging a few pleasantries, one of the wealthy women turned her gaze to Ji Xinqi's lower abdomen and gossiped, "Mrs. Ji, your Qiqi must be eight or nine weeks pregnant, right?"
Ji Xinqi touched her belly, feigning shyness, and said, "Almost nine weeks."
In fact, she wasn't showing much at this stage of pregnancy, so it was barely noticeable. It was only because she wore a fitted dress and intentionally or unintentionally straightened her back that it became so obvious.
"Don't even mention it! It makes me angry just thinking about it!"
He Wenxiu snorted coldly, cursing, "They already have a child, and Ye Nanqing is still pretending. He thinks he can just take advantage of my Qiqi because the Ye family is more powerful than our Ji family. It's really too much of a bully..."
"Shh! Wenxiu, keep your voice down. This is the Ye family's territory. You'd better watch your words."
"Yes, don't drag us into this. If Mr. Ye thinks we're talking badly about him behind his back, we'll be in big trouble!"
Seeing that He Wenxiu was getting more and more agitated and speaking louder and louder, the wealthy women quickly spoke up to stop her.
The one who had just started the conversation spoke up suspiciously, "Mrs. Ji, are you mistaken? My relative owns a wedding planning company, and I heard from him that Mr. Ye is going to propose to his daughter in public at today's annual party. Isn't Mr. Ye's proposal to your daughter, Qiqi?"
Upon hearing this, Ji Xinqi's expression changed drastically, and her hands clenched tightly.
Ye Nanqing is actually going to propose to me in public today?!
She knew perfectly well that Ye Nanqing had no interest in her whatsoever and would never propose to her.
And the woman who has been closest to Ye Nanqing these days is that bitch Ji Fuling.
The thought of Ye Nanqing, such a high-quality and noble man, proposing to that bitch Ji Fuling in this magnificent place, under the watchful eyes of celebrities from all walks of life in Yuncheng, made Ji Xinqi so jealous that she was almost going crazy.
On what grounds?
Why does that bitch Ji Fuling have all of this?
She won't allow it!
Absolutely not!
Suddenly, a chilling glint of malice flashed in Ji Xinqi's eyes...
Shortly after, the emcee's booming voice rang out, "...Welcome, distinguished guests, to the annual meeting of the Ye Group. Please welcome Mr. Ye Nanqing, President of the Ye Group, to the stage to deliver a speech."
Ji Fuling sat in a booth, watching the man in the dark blue plaid suit slowly walk onto the stage, and the more she looked at him, the more she thought he was really handsome.
He stood on the stage, bathed in warm white light, which cast a hazy glow on him, making him appear like a god.
Ji Fuling was captivated by Ye Nanqing's good looks when a waiter suddenly approached.
"Miss Ji, Madam Ye has something important to discuss with you. She wants you to go to the second floor now. She's waiting for you in lounge 207."
"Madam Ye?"
Ji Fuling looked suspicious.
"Yes, Miss Ji, the old lady seems quite anxious. You should go there as soon as possible and not keep her waiting."
The waiter spoke with certainty, his words carrying a hint of urging.
Ji Fuling was puzzled as to why Old Madam Ye would suddenly seek her out, but after looking around, she couldn't find Old Madam Ye anywhere.
Since the other party was speaking in such a hurry, she didn't delay any longer, got up from her seat, and went upstairs.
After Ye Nanqing finished his speech, he turned his gaze to the spot where Ji Fuling had just been, only to find that it was empty.
He frowned slightly, his gaze immediately sweeping across the crowd, searching for her.
The emcee stood to the side, microphone in hand, continuing to guide the flow of the proceedings, "...Thank you, Mr. Ye, for your wonderful speech. Next, Mr. Ye will announce an important matter. Before the announcement, let us first give a warm welcome to Ms. Ji Fuling to the stage!"
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