The night before her engagement, Jiang Wantang sat on the edge of the bed, staring blankly at her red dress. She felt that this was not the life she wanted, and this kind of life was not suitable for her.
She didn't sleep a wink all night, and by morning she still hadn't made up her mind, letting the makeup artist do her makeup.
"Cheer up, Tangtang."
Jiang's mother's face was filled with joy. The heavy weight in her heart was finally lifted. Her daughter had finally found a good home.
Hearing Jiang's mother's words, Jiang Wantang forced a smile, looking more like someone who was about to get engaged.
The Fu family was already dressed in their finest attire. Fu Jianguo, Fu Jingchen's father, had a joyful smile on his usually serious face. His unreliable son was about to get married.
Madam Fu took Shen Muqing's arm and said, "Qingqing, I feel like something's missing from your neck. Butler Zhao, go to my jewelry room and get that diamond necklace."
The steward, Zhao, who had received the order, replied, "Yes, madam."
He gave Shen Muqing a deep look. Sure enough, his judgment was right. Little Shen had won over the lady in just one day. He was really capable.
"Auntie, there's no need to go to such trouble."
Shen Muqing was flattered. Since Fu's mother returned, she had received many gifts, from company shares to clothes and shoes. It is said that one is obligated to accept gifts and food, and she realized that Fu's mother was afraid that she would leave Fu Jingchen.
Shen Muqing was right. This was the first time in thirty years that Fu Jingchen's mother had seen him interested in a girl. Of course, she couldn't let her go. If Shen Muqing ran away, Fu Jingchen would probably be a bachelor for life.
Fu Jianguo sipped his tea, his face serious: "Jingchen, are you sure it's her?"
"Yes, it has to be her."
"Since you've made up your mind, treat that young lady well. After all, she looks quite a bit younger than you." Fu Jianguo said to Fu Jingchen, then turned to look at Fu Jingchen.
"And you, Tangtang is a good girl, you have to treat her well too, you know?"
"Mmm~~~"
Fu Jingchen's tone rose slightly at the end, his head swayed slightly, and his answer was affirmative, which was extremely funny.
"I think you're asking for a beating. If you dare to treat Tangtang badly, I'll teach you a lesson." Fu Jianguo slapped his shoulder hard, making Fu Jingchen grunt. His father's strength was enough to get him into a massage parlor; he must have a lot of clients.
"It's time, let's go," Fu Jingchen said, offering a timely reminder.
Fu Jianguo then let Fu Jingchen go and walked ahead to wait for his mother.
While Fu's mother was adjusting the necklace for Shen Muqing, the pink diamond the size of a pigeon egg was placed around Shen Muqing's neck, and the cool touch made Shen Muqing shudder.
"Old Fu, do you think Qingqing looks good?" Fu's mother asked Fu Jianguo with a smile.
"Hahaha." A clear and resonant laugh came from Fu Jianguo's chest. "You both look beautiful today."
Shen Muqing found it hard to describe that hearty laugh. So this is how rich people laugh. Unlike her, it was like a rat in a gutter grinning.
"Thank you for the compliment, Uncle." Shen Muqing was a little shy from the compliment.
"Let's go."
Fu Jianguo led the way with his mother, while Fu Jingchen skillfully held Shen Muqing's hand and followed behind. Only Fu Jingchen walked unhappily at the back.
"Qingqing, you look beautiful today."
Fu Jingchen turned his head to look at the meticulously dressed girl beside him. He thought darkly that he didn't want to take such a beautiful girl out, because some ungrateful person would covet his precious treasure.
"Isn't she beautiful normally?"
"Beauty is different every day."
Shen Muqing held his palm, her nails sliding back and forth along the lines of his hand, a small gesture that made Fu Jingchen's heart itch.
"You know how to talk."
The engagement banquet was held at a hotel under the Fu family's umbrella. The hotel had been closed for the past few days to set up the venue, which was the largest hall in the hotel and could accommodate several thousand people.
People from all walks of life came to congratulate the Fu and Jiang families.
When the parents of both sides met, they exchanged pleasantries for a while. Jiang's father and Fu Jianguo talked, while Jiang's mother and Fu's mother chatted, creating a harmonious atmosphere.
The Li family daughter and the Zhang family daughter, who had always disliked Shen Muqing, were furious when they saw Shen Muqing standing behind Madam Fu, but their anger subsided in an instant.
Their hopes were completely extinguished by Shen Muqing, and the possibility of being noticed by Fu Jingchen was truly zero.
The auspicious hour arrived, and the master of ceremonies presided over the engagement banquet on stage, speaking with great intonation. To an uninformed person, it would seem that the two had a very deep relationship and had gone through many hardships to get to this point.
"Now, let's welcome today's main guests, Mr. Fu Jingchen and Ms. Jiang Wantang."
Fu Jingchen got up and went upstairs.
Jiang's mother: "Tangtang, hurry up, it's your turn, go up quickly."
There was no sound from Jiang Wantang. Jiang's mother looked around, wondering why she had suddenly disappeared when she was just here.
She was a little flustered, "Have you seen Tangtang?"
Jiang's father: "Weren't you just here?"
An alarm bell rang in their hearts: Could it be what they were thinking?
The emcee spoke again.
"Let's give a warm round of applause to welcome today's protagonist. The lady is a little shy, perhaps because our applause isn't warm enough."
The resounding applause drowned out the flustered voices of Jiang's mother and father.
"What do we do? Where are they?"
"I don't know."
The banquet hall was bustling with activity. In the restroom outside the banquet hall, Shen Muqing asked, "Have you thought it through, Tangtang?"
"I've made up my mind."
Jiang Wantang's expression was incredibly firm. This was the result of her consideration for a month, and she still wanted to be a little selfish.
"Tangtang, I support you. No matter what your final decision is, I will fully support you."
"Thank you, Qingqing." She stepped forward and hugged Shen Muqing. "You gave me courage. Without you, I might not have been so brave."
If it weren't for Shen Muqing, Jiang Wantang really wouldn't have dared to do that; she's a timid person.
"You're welcome. I just hope you can be happy in the future." Shen Muqing hugged her back, patting her back to give her his small strength.
In the banquet hall, the atmosphere became somewhat awkward as the female lead was nowhere to be seen. The emcee was sweating profusely; this was completely different from what he had witnessed during rehearsals. No one had told him that the female lead wasn't coming to the engagement party.
His excellent professionalism kept him smiling. "Haha, perhaps Miss Jiang is still a little shy,"
Below, people were whispering and discussing amongst themselves. Fu's mother also cast a questioning glance at Jiang's mother, who avoided the questioning look. She didn't know where Jiang Wantang had gone either.
Fu Jingchen stood on the stage and suddenly grabbed the microphone from the emcee, "I hereby declare this engagement banquet over. Please leave now."
Just as these words were spoken, the banquet hall door opened, and the missing female protagonist, Jiang Wantang, walked in. Her eyes were firm, her steps were steady, and she went straight towards Fu Jingchen.
Everyone's attention shifted back and forth between the two of them. It was said that Miss Jiang was deeply in love with Fu Jingchen. I wonder what her expression was like now. This is going to be interesting.
Jiang Wantang walked up and grabbed Fu Jingchen's microphone, announcing, "The engagement banquet is canceled."
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"This is not what I expected. Wasn't Jiang Wantang supposed to be hopelessly in love with Fu Jingchen?"
"Yeah, what happened?"
"How could Jiang Wantang possibly let go? She finally managed to get close to the Fu family, such a powerful family."
There was a lot of discussion and speculation below.
Shen Muqing quietly returned to her seat, looking guilty.
"Qingqing, is it really that long to go to the toilet?"
"That's how long girls take to go to the toilet."
"Yeah?"
Shen Mu replied confidently, "Yes, you have a problem with that?"
"I wouldn't dare." Fu Jingchen smiled helplessly. He knew what she had been doing without even asking. Jiang Wantang had just announced the cancellation of the engagement, and Shen Muqing had returned shortly after. It was easy to guess.
"Then shut up."
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