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She thought that would be the end of this matter. The next day, major newspapers’ and magazines’ headlines would be dominated by the grand and perfect, engagement banquet, with a happy Shang Yu in the spotlight, and a handsome Fei Yao. But unexpectedly, she meets an unfamiliar acquaintance before leaving, turning things around.
Qi Yu doesn’t expect to meet the woman who helped dissuade the passenger on the plane. She jogs to catch up, and stops Cheng Xiao who has walked down to the end of the path. “It really is you? I was worried I recognized the wrong person.”
Cheng Xiao still has an impression of her, and her gaze sweeps over the white dress on Qi Yu’s body. She has already made a guess about what Qi Yu’s identity is, and her tone is light. “Recognizing me might not be a good thing.”
Her tone is so strange, and she’s wearing a black evening gown. Qi Yu is secretly dissatisfied in her heart. “Are you a friend of Fei Yao’s? The ceremony is about to begin, and you seem like” She looks at a pale Xia Zhi, and completes her question: “You’re about to leave?”
“I am Fei Yao’s ex-girlfriend.” Cheng Xiao stands underneath a tree’s shadow, and asks back, “Shouldn’t I leave first?”
Who could have imagined getting such a straightforward answer? Qi Yu is instantly petrified.
Cheng Xiao walks past her. Seeing that she’s about to leave, Qi Yu says in a host’s manner, “Why don’t you stay to attend the ceremony, and say a word of congratulations in person? I’m sure Little Yu wouldn’t mind preparing an extra gift for her fiancé’s……ex.”
She deliberately emphasizes the word “ex”, that even a fool could hear her ridicule and disdain in her tone.
Xia Zhi can’t bear it anymore, and counterattacks, “As the destroyer of other people’s relationships, of course she wouldn’t mind giving a small gift. Only it’s such a pity, we don’t want it.”
As her voice fades away, a cold female voice is heard. “Why do I have to be so noble, and prepare a gift for an ignorant ex!” Her eyes sweep over Cheng Xiao’s black evening gown, and arrogantly saunters over. “Why dressed so solemn, are you visiting your mom’s grave?”
Fei Yao tugs at her arm. “Little Yu!”
“You shut up!” Shang Yu shoves him away, glaring into Cheng Xiao’s eyes. “Are you unwilling? It’s he who doesn’t want you, and when you stubbornly chase him so hard, don’t you think you’re a bitch?”
As the spotlight of the banquet, Shang Yu’s sudden appearance before the ceremony, has already gotten a lot of attention. And now, she is having a bitter argument with someone, causing all the guests to watch and listen.
Xiao Yuheng has already noticed the action there, and the young girl frowns. “What is Elder Sister Shang Yu talking about, isn’t that too offensive?” Enjoying the story? Read on at g.com.
Gu Nanting’s brows knit. “I’m afraid this matter can’t be resolved anymore.”
Xiao Yuheng turns her head to look at him. “That beautiful older sister you were talking to earlier, isn’t she something? She looks so cool in black.”
Gu Nanting warns in a stern tone, “Stand here and don’t move.” Before his voice even dies away, he is already running straight toward Cheng Xiao.
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However, Cheng Xiao can’t bear it anymore. She takes a swift step forward, and raises her hand to slap Shang Yu in the face. The slap is quick and harsh.
Shang Yu is slapped so hard that her face turns sideways. Even Fei Yao is stunned, and he takes a half-beat to react.
Cheng Xiao glares at Shang Yu, her eyes as sharp as daggers. “This is a lesson to you on behalf of my living mother.”
The next second, Shang Yu and Qi Yu come to their senses, and practically rush over to Cheng Xiao at the same time.
The scene is about to become out of hand.
Xia Zhi’s first instinct is to meet her enemies head-on. But Gu Nanting is ahead of her, and pulls Cheng Xiao behind him, protecting her securely. At the same time, he stretches out his arm to block her. “Having an uproar on such an occasion, Shang Yu, how will your older brother clean things up?!”
His gaze is as cool as water, but after saying his last word, his tone is sharp and cold again.
His attitude is like stopping the younger generation from creating mischief, making people not dare to disobey.
Fei Yao holds back Shang Yu in a timely manner. “Calm down, Little Yu.”
At this time, the large screen behind the ceremony’s platform suddenly lights up, and what appears in everyone’s sight is——a well-tailored suit, a simple white dress shirt, meticulous hair, and a man with an earnest and serious expression. If it isn’t the male spotlight of the engagement banquet Fei Yao, who else could it be?
“I, Fei Yao, swear to the heavens, that I will love Cheng Xiao for a lifetime. No matter how much time passes, I will love her like when we first met. If I break this oath……”
If she remembers correctly, this was a video he recorded in China for her birthday last year. Cheng Xiao can’t recall what she felt anymore, when she received his emails and gifts from the other side of the ocean.
There is nothing that can be guaranteed success, especially love. Never humble yourself for someone who doesn’t love you. When you work hard enough, and are good enough, you will find someone better. Then, to the person who didn’t know to cherish you, look down on them, and thank them for not marrying you.
Promises are only remembered by the ones listening, the ones saying it……Although Cheng Xiao is young, she is not naive. That kind of oath, it’s fine if she just listens to it. So agreeing to Coffee and Xia Zhi playing this on this kind of occasion, is merely to mock Fei Yao.
She walks out from behind Gu Nanting, and calmly looks at Fei Yao. “I originally wanted to create a scene, telling you I’m pregnant with your child, and then asking for child support as a gift. But thinking about it now, it’s unnecessary.”
Her gaze is calm, and her tone is indifferent. “As of today, your love has been all used up from my heart. From now on, I, Cheng Xiao, and you, have absolutely no relationship, and we will enjoy our own lives.” Her eyes rest on Shang Yu’s furious face. “I won’t return that cup of coffee back to you, as a blessing.”
After Cheng Xiao finishes speaking, disregarding the whispers at the scene, she steps on the red carpet and passes through the flower gate, proudly leaving on this joyful night. Even years after this incident, Gu Nanting can still remember this vividly. A young lady dressed in black passing through the crowd, with a faint murderous aura like an enchantment, making people not want to touch her.
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About the connection of the introduction and main text, there may some relatives who still don’t understand. Qingyu will say it simply again: The introduction is Gu Nanting’s state 7 years later when he gets along with Cheng Xiao, while the first chapter of the main text starts from 7 years before.
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This chapter will still have 22 red envelopes given out, I hope all the girls diving will surface.
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