Seeing her unusual expression, Chen Lizhen knew she was plotting something again. "What are you thinking about?"
Yun Wanqing bit her lip: "Huo Beichen and Yun Suiwan got married. It won't benefit us at all. We must stop it!"
Chen Lizhen was troubled. "But the Gu family and the Lu family have already arranged a marriage. If we cause trouble for Huo Beichen and Yun Suiwan, won't we offend the Gu family?"
It would have been better if she hadn't said it; the moment she did, Yun Wanqing became even more determined to cause trouble.
By stirring up trouble between Huo Beichen and Yun Suiwan, and also causing unrest for Gu Fanyan, it was a win-win situation for her!
...
That evening, Huo Beichen's cocktail party was held as scheduled.
Guests streamed into the reception, all with the same purpose in mind, in addition to socializing.
I want to see if Yun Suiwan will actually show up today.
This almost determined the course of the marriage between the Yun and Huo families.
It is also closely related to their interests.
"Do you think Young Master Lu will show up tonight?" some busybodies began to whisper among themselves.
"Even if Young Master Lu shows up, he'll probably bring Miss Gu with him."
"I heard that Young Master Lu and Miss Yun have been having an on-and-off relationship. If he shows up today, he's definitely here to cause trouble."
"If he comes to cause trouble, where will the Gu family's reputation be?"
"They're here! Yun Suiwan is here!"
Yun Suiwan appeared at the door.
She wore a simple yet elegant black dress, her long hair pulled up high, revealing her slender, swan-like neck.
She wore a set of jade jewelry, the warm green and high-end black complementing each other, exuding a unique dynamism.
The crowd began to murmur again.
"I heard Huo Beichen ordered a limited edition set of gold and bead jewelry for her, why isn't she wearing it?"
"That's quite expensive, and it's just a cocktail party. Huo Beichen has really shown his full sincerity."
"But Yun didn't wear it at the end of the year, is there some deeper meaning behind that?"
"Could there be a change in her marriage to Huo Beichen?"
With a smile, Yun Suiwan walked toward Huo Beichen, who was coming to greet her.
A faint golden light flashed between her fingers.
"She was wearing a gold beaded ring!"
"Wow, that gold bead is so big and shiny, it's a set with the gold bead necklace."
"It's not that people don't wear them, it's just that they only choose the ones they like."
"Only a girl like Miss Yun would have enough confidence to pick and choose the expensive jewelry her fiancé gives her."
"I'm so envious!"
Yun Wanqing, sandwiched among the guests, listened to these envious comments and turned purple with anger.
But then a cold smile crept onto her lips. "Keep smug," she thought, "you'll see what happens soon enough."
Huo Beichen noticed that Yun Suiwan wasn't wearing the jewelry he had given her, but she was wearing the same ring, so he didn't say anything.
This can be considered a small step forward in their relationship.
"I'll introduce you to some friends." Huo Beichen bent his arm towards Yun Suiwan, and Yun Suiwan did not refuse, reaching out to put her hand on his arm.
The two walked hand in hand among the guests, their laughter creating a pleasant atmosphere.
Many people looked on with envy, thinking what a perfect couple they were!
Suddenly, a soft gasp of surprise arose from among the guests.
Two tall, handsome figures walked in through the door. They were two familiar and influential faces in the city's elite circles: Lu Dongjue and Lin Zhibai.
"What brings you here, Young Master Lu?"
"Young Master Lu and Miss Yun were once engaged."
"Is he here to cause trouble today?"
"But isn't he engaged to the eldest daughter of the Gu family?"
Huo Beichen also noticed Lu Dongjue. He narrowed his eyes slightly, trying to guess Lu Dongjue's purpose.
"Did you invite him?" Yun Suiwan asked softly.
"Do you think I would invite trouble?" Huo Beichen smirked.
"Then we don't need to worry about him." Yun Suiwan glanced away indifferently. "I'm tired, I'm going to get something to eat first."
"I'll go with you," Huo Beichen replied.
Yun Suiwan did not refuse and went to the buffet table with Huo Beichen.
A moment later, Lu Dongjue also arrived, accompanied by Lin Zhibai.
But after taking a glass of wine from the buffet table, he looked up at Yun Suiwan without saying a word or making any other move.
Yun Suiwan kept her head down, eating her small cake, pretending not to see anything.
Huo Beichen walked over and, adopting the demeanor of a host, said, "Young Master Lu, Young Master Lin, it is an honor to have you grace us with your presence."
"I didn't come because of you," Lu Dongjue replied bluntly, his gaze still fixed on Yun Suiwan, not even glancing at Huo Beichen.
His position as the owner was truly awkward.
Lin Zhibai tried to downplay the tension in the air and smiled, "President Huo, today's reception was quite good. Are you planning to expand your business in this city in the future?"
Huo Beichen raised an eyebrow slightly: "I went with Wanwan, we're husband and wife."
Lin Zhibai: ...
Why is Huo Beichen always adding fuel to the fire? He's really provoked Lu Dongjue, and he seems to think he'll get what's coming to him.
However, Lu Dongjue glanced at Huo Beichen a few times but did not get angry. He simply lowered his head and took a sip of wine.
A strange glint flashed in Huo Beichen's eyes.
This is very unlike Lu Dongjue.
Could it be that Lu Dongjue is keeping quiet while secretly preparing some big move?
Yun Suiwan turned and left, never once glancing at Lu Dongjue.
Huo Beichen then left as well.
"Dongjue, what's your plan?" In just a short while, Lin Zhibai almost broke out in a sweat.
His heart was shattered because of Lu Dongjue and Yun Suiwan.
“There are no plans.” Lu Dongjue watched Yun Suiwan’s figure disappear into the distance with a calm gaze, his eyes filled with disappointment.
She ignored him.
When he doesn't exist.
He felt as if a piece of his heart was missing.
“Dongjue, you’re not yourself today,” Lin Zhibai said.
Lu Dongjue gave a bitter smile. "Do you think I feel good about this? I wish I could slap Huo Beichen to death... but if I really did that, Wanwan would distance herself from me even more."
Lin Zhibai was slightly taken aback, only then realizing that this was Lu Dongjue's concern.
Since his return, he has been very cold towards Wanwan.
It turned out to be just a facade.
His heart has never changed.
Not far away, Yun Wanqing watched this scene, her teeth clenched in anxiety.
Lu Dongjue appeared because she had someone call him.
If Lu Dongjue causes trouble at the party, he will not only disrupt the relationship between Huo Beichen and Yun Suiwan, but also embarrass the Gu family.
This can be described as killing two birds with one stone.
But what's going on with Lu Dongjue now?
What's the difference between appearing and not appearing?
No, Yun Wanqing gritted her teeth secretly; something had to happen!
Yun Suiwan sat down in a small hall.
She didn't come here tonight to meet Huo Beichen's friends.
"How are you?" Huo Beichen asked.
"It's nothing, I'm just a little tired." Yun Suiwan shook her head gently.
Then she said, "Actually, the jewelry set you picked out was quite beautiful. I had to take care of some urgent business at the company, so I didn't have time to change into it."
Her sudden mention of this surprised Huo Beichen. "I'm glad you like it," he replied calmly.
Yun Suiwan shook her head, "I should wear them today."
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