Mingdai remained silent, gradually falling into silence.
After Fang Li finished speaking, she silently sized up Ming Dai.
Why aren't you saying anything?
Mingdai took a sip of champagne and chuckled softly after a while.
You're right about everything.
Fang Li instantly raised her chin proudly.
"Of course."
Mingdai was disheartened. She saw Mrs. Bai talking to several people not far away, and she lost all interest in the past.
The other person raised their chin.
"Mrs. Bai is over there. You can go over there. I've already spoken to her."
Fang Li followed Ming Dai's gaze.
"Let's fight together. It's not like we can't fight again after we've already fought."
Fang Li spoke with a puzzled expression.
How did you and Mrs. Bai meet?
Mingdai lowered her eyes, "Thanks to He Yaonian."
Fang Li's pupils contracted.
"You mean Brother Yao Nian took you to a similar event?"
Mingdai nodded, showing no intention of hiding anything.
"Um."
Fang Li pouted.
She knew that He Yaonian's feelings for Mingdai were definitely different, but she just refused to admit it.
She preferred to believe that Mingdai was deliberately putting on an act with He Yaonian to provoke Mo Tingchuan, rather than believe that He Yaonian was genuinely attracted to Mingdai.
"Mrs. Bai is here."
Mingdai sipped her champagne and met Mrs. Bai's gaze. Mrs. Bai must have seen Fang Li, because her eyes lit up, and she greeted the people around her before moving closer.
Fang Li then raised her head.
Mrs. Bai knew about the relationship between Fang Li and He Yaonian, and had also speculated about the relationship between Ming Dai and He Yaonian.
But now Mingdai and Fangli are standing together, and they look quite harmonious.
That's quite dramatic.
Fang Li took the initiative to greet Mrs. Bai, who was approaching.
Mingdai had no choice but to stay and try to negotiate for a while longer.
Fang Li and Mrs. Bai had a casual relationship; Fang Li was here today purely for another purpose.
Her father wanted to introduce her to potential blind dates.
Fang Li, however, was unaware of this and thought her father wanted to expand the company's business and broaden her horizons.
After chatting with Mrs. Bai for a while, Fang Li received a call from her father and could no longer stay with Ming Dai.
Mingdai actually hoped she would leave quickly.
Once Mingdai was left alone, she went to the dining area to find something to eat.
At this moment, Mo Qingying sat down next to Mingdai with a plate in her hand.
Mingdai glanced at her sideways but didn't say anything.
Mo Qingying was purely curious as she looked at Ming Dai's pretty face, which had no expression.
"Do you know that Fang Li is Third Uncle's fiancée?"
Mingdai remained expressionless, pretending not to know anything.
She shook her head. "I don't know."
Mo Qingying raised an eyebrow. "That can't be right. You don't even know her identity, how could you know her?"
"She took the initiative to approach me."
Mingdai took the plate from the waiter, which contained a steak. The meat looked very fresh and smelled delicious.
Mingdai slowly and methodically cuts the steak.
Mo Qingying, however, did not believe Ming Dai's explanation.
"She's a well-known heiress in the elite circles, the kind who's truly pampered by everyone. How could she possibly take the initiative to approach you?"
Mingdai cut the steak and took a bite; the meat was tender and juicy.
After chewing and swallowing, she said seriously, "I also find it strange. Why don't you go ask Fang Li?"
Mo Qingying was speechless.
Mingdai had little interest in conversation and focused only on the food in front of her.
Mo Qingying, however, had already eaten almost all of her food.
She just wanted to chat with Mingdai.
Do you think Fang Li will marry Uncle San in the future?
Mingdai tightened her grip on the knife and fork, and remained silent.
Mo Qingying muttered, "Why don't you divorce my brother? You and Fang Li get along so well now. Once Fang Li marries into the He family, your relationship will be even closer, like sisters."
Mo Qingying was only thinking of herself.
No matter how willful and capricious Fang Li is, she should be able to avoid making things difficult for her and her mother out of respect for Ming Dai.
Mo Qingying was a little troubled. She wished that He Yaonian and Fang Li could move to another place after they got married.
Mingdai took a sip of red wine.
"If Fang Li enters the He family, I will only join forces with her to deal with you guys."
Mingdai glanced coldly at Mo Qingying, "So don't even think about things you shouldn't, or you'll wish you were dead."
Mo Qingying opened her mouth, but she was scared.
After a moment of silence, Mo Qingying watched as Ming Dai was almost finished eating.
"Could you introduce me to Fang Li? I'd like to get to know her too."
Mingdai put down her knife and fork, took out a tissue, and slowly wiped her mouth.
"You already know each other."
Mo Qingying said awkwardly, "I made a mistake before, I thought she was my brother's..."
It wasn't that she looked down on her brother, but with He Yaonian as a shining example, Fang Li would never possibly be interested in him.
After wiping her mouth, Mingdai quickly straightened her skirt.
"Fang Li is cynical. She must have clearly stated how much she hates people who break up other people's families."
Mo Qingying's expression changed.
Her background has always been controversial. If her mother cannot become the first wife of the He family, then even if she and her brother are recognized by the He family, there will still be a lot of rumors and gossip about them.
Mo Qingying said somewhat angrily, "Some things are beyond our control."
Mingdai looked down on her.
"Don't try to cover up the sins your mother committed, and your brother did too, he was also deeply sinful. As for you, you all have the same blood in your veins, you're no better off than her."
Mo Qingying was furious.
"Mingdai, I don't want to be enemies with you. I've been trying to improve our relationship, so why do you have such a strong prejudice against me?"
Mingdai was too lazy to waste words with her.
"Try to persuade your brother to get a divorce as soon as possible."
Mingdai got up, intending to leave.
Before she even reached the door, Fang Li rushed over in a great hurry.
"Emergency help needed."
Without explaining anything to Mingdai, she pulled Mingdai to a man in a suit and tie.
Mingdai was bewildered.
She stared at the man for a few seconds.
The man is the sunny, athletic type, with a smiling eye, looks very kind, and is probably quite talkative.
Fang Li nudged Ming Dai.
"Si Xi, this is my good friend Ming Dai."
Fang Li said to Ming Dai, "He is Si Xi, let's get to know each other."
Mingdai was baffled; why did she want to know him?
Si Xi, being a gentleman, politely nodded to Ming Dai and said, "Hello."
Mingdai was still confused, but she could only nod and say, "Hello."
Fang Li whispered to Ming Dai, "He's the blind date my dad arranged. I think you two are a good match."
Mingdai's expression changed, and she became somewhat angry.
But Fang Li didn't wait for her to say anything more.
"You guys chat first, my dad has something to do, I'll be right back."
Fang Li left gracefully, leaving Ming Dai alone in an awkward situation.
Si Xi appeared to have an all-knowing air about him, and he seemed completely at ease.
"As far as I know, Fang Li doesn't have many female friends, and I've never met Miss Ming in social situations before. Since we've met today, why don't we go out for a walk?"
The flowers outside are in full bloom, there's a small bridge over a flowing stream, and a refreshing evening breeze—it's a perfect time for a stroll.
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