Yu Ning finally stopped in her tracks. In her heart, she had already cursed the heavens and the earth and the ancestors of this man surnamed Mo for eighteen generations. Sure enough, all scumbags are the same in every world. When they are in a state of impotent rage, all they know is to create pornography for women.
Sadly—
This tactic has proven very effective throughout history.
Moreover, Yu Ning is at a real disadvantage in the face of such accusations. In terms of her status, she can be completely defined as this male celebrity's illegitimate child.
In his mind, the 050 system mocked: "I told you not to do the missions, you didn't enjoy any of the sweetness of the female lead, but you tasted all the bitterness and hardships of the female lead first."
Yu Ning didn't have time to scold it. She turned around, her wet and cold eyes glistening with moisture, and looked at the guilty-looking male star surnamed Mo. She sneered, "Whoever makes the claim must provide evidence. If you're so capable, then provide the evidence."
Upon hearing this, the male star stammered for a moment, his flustered gaze catching sight of the supervisor at the back of the crowd. Suddenly, his eyes lit up as if he had grasped at a straw:
"The supervisor is a witness. Not only here, but she also took the opportunity to get close to me in the lobby just now, when she was adding sugar to my drink!"
The supervisor, who had been singled out, gave an awkward smile. Faced with the male star's threatening gaze, he could only give an ambiguous reply: "That's true..."
Yu Ning was not surprised at all; she could only say that people are creatures that seek advantage and avoid harm. But inevitably, a chill still welled up in her heart, and her fingers, which had been soaked in cold water, turned purple from the cold.
"Where's the surveillance footage? Show it to us."
She insisted in a cold voice.
The supervisor turned around and glared at her.
Are you kidding me? The attendees are all VIPs, where time is money, and they make millions every second. Why would they waste their time with you?
"I advise you to apologize quickly and let this matter pass!"
The supervisor turned his back and whispered a warning to Yu Ning.
Yu Ning's cold eyes swept casually over her surroundings, her pale lips curling into a mocking smile, her voice as clear as spring water: "Why should I?"
director:"……"
Where on earth did he summon this living Yama from?!
There were many wealthy young men at the event, accompanying their fathers. They sized up the girl's cool and refined appearance, whispering and chuckling.
"……elder sister?"
Pushing aside the two uncles, each wearing a pair of suit pants, Chaochao looked uncertainly at the girl, soaking wet, about five meters away, and tentatively asked in her childish voice.
As soon as the child's soft, sweet voice faded, the invisible spikes that had been erected all over Yu Ning froze instantly. She turned around in disbelief to look in the direction from which the sound came.
Then he spotted Chaochao nestled between everyone's legs and met her gaze with confusion, worry, and bewilderment.
With her mind blank, Yu Ning moved her lips.
"you--"
What are you doing here?
But before she could finish speaking, the enthusiastic crowd around her answered her question.
"Is this... Princess Chaochao? Oh my, Princess Chaochao, why did you come here all by yourself? Where is Mr. Huo? Shall I take you to find Mr. Huo?"
A well-off woman with exquisite jewelry adorning her neck and hands was the first to notice the child's identity. She immediately squeezed next to her, bent down, and spoke to her kindly.
"How about Auntie helps you find your dad?"
Chaochao, who was constantly taught about abduction prevention by her grandfather, father, and brother, immediately took a step back with alertness and firmly waved her little hand in refusal: "I will not go with strangers."
She had assured her parents over a hundred times that she was smart and would never be fooled. If she went with this suspicious aunt, wouldn't that be the same as admitting that she was a little fool?
Chaochao, who insisted on claiming to be very clever, took another step to the side just in case. After feeling a little more at ease, she immediately raised her head to look at Yu Ning, but the next second her vision was blocked by a dense crowd of eager figures.
The little girl present is Mr. Huo's only daughter, which means that Mr. Huo must have also come to the banquet. The child in front of him is a ready-made golden olive branch to connect with the Huo family's connections.
Once they realized what was happening, everyone became eager to fawn over the bewildered little dumpling, a stark contrast to their previous arrogant and superior demeanor.
"Miss Chaochao, are you hungry? I happen to have some candy in my pocket."
"Chaochao, do you still remember Uncle Chen? Uncle Chen saw you at the banquet last time."
"Little Princess Chaochao, what brings you here?"
One question after another came flooding in, making Chaochao's head spin. How did she get here...? She was hiding somewhere eating cake when she heard Sister Yu Ning's voice and came over, right? ...Wait, Sister!
Yu Ning stared blankly at the little dumpling that was quickly engulfed by those people. Her wet eyelashes trembled heavily, and crystal drops of water instantly dripped down, hitting the stone slab at her feet with a thud, but it also felt like hitting her heart, which was tightening.
So, Chaochao is a child of the Huo family.
The Huo family... that business empire that bought a crown for 660 million without batting an eye.
A rare look of bewilderment crossed Yu Ning's eyes. Almost instinctively, she reached into her pocket and stroked the glistening, pink crystal pig. Three hundred yuan—it had cost her her part-time salary and a week's worth of food.
The fingers that were stroking the pig suddenly trembled and released their grip as if burned.
Yu Ning's fair cheeks were flushed with an unnatural red.
She carried her bag, looking down quietly at the ground beneath her feet, which was gradually becoming wetter and deeper.
So... it was all fake...
It was all just wishful thinking on her part...
Her stomach, which hadn't eaten for a day, was cramping unbearably. Yu Ning pursed her lips tightly to forcefully suppress the sour taste rising in her throat.
She raised her face expressionlessly, her drooping fingertips, which had long since been scratched until they bled, dripped onto the stone slab along with the water flowing down her wrist.
So, when did she arrive?
Did she hear the man's false accusations and the irresponsible joking of those rich young men?
Did you... also believe what they said?
Yu Ning's eyes welled up with tears, and she chuckled almost inaudibly.
She thought she had long since stopped caring about what others thought.
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