21 – Stunning Debut, Stealing the Show
Two days later, the engagement banquet of Tang Yingying and Jiang Muze was held as scheduled.
The Jiang family was a second-tier family in the capital, and Jiang Muze, as the eldest son of the Jiang family, would naturally inherit the family business in the future.
Therefore, for Tang Yingying to have climbed up to Jiang Muze was indeed a step up, but it also showed she had some skill.
As the eldest son of the Jiang family, Jiang Muze’s engagement banquet was naturally a grand affair.
Moreover, for those in high society, every banquet was a great opportunity to network and build connections.
Naturally, the Jiang family, which had been desperately trying to break into the first-tier circle in recent years, was no exception.
So today’s engagement banquet was lavishly hosted by the Jiang family, primarily for the sake of their own family’s development. However, for Tang Yingying and her mother, they believed the Jiang family valued them highly and gave Tang Yingying plenty of face.
As the star of the day, Tang Yingying was dressed in a stunning bright red cheongsam that accentuated her graceful figure. Every smile and gesture exuded captivating charm.
When it came to charming men, she was a professional.
After all, she had been groomed by Zhao Xuefen since childhood, with the ultimate goal of marrying into wealth. Bringing glory to the family depended entirely on marrying a good man.
Clearly, their goal had now been achieved.
At this moment, in the lounge, seeing Tang Yingying looking so beautiful, Jiang Muze felt an irresistible itch. He dismissed all the makeup artists and servants, pressing Tang Yingying onto the sofa.
“Yingying, you look… so beautiful today…”
He couldn’t help but lean in to kiss her.
However, Tang Yingying playfully pushed him away, her red lips curving into a coquettish smile as she asked, “Then, Brother Muze, who do you think is more beautiful—me or my sister Tang Jiaojiao?”
At the mention of Tang Jiaojiao, Jiang Muze instinctively frowned. “Of course, it’s you, Yingying.”
“That dull, lifeless girl who never says a word, always hanging her head and wearing those big black-framed glasses—she’s like a block of wood! She’s not even fit to polish your shoes! Just mentioning her name feels unlucky!”
“But…” Tang Yingying bit her lip, putting on a pitiful expression, “Grandma still cares about Jiaojiao. Look, she didn’t even come to our engagement banquet today…”
“That’s because she’s old and her eyes are failing her, which is why she likes Tang Jiaojiao!”
Jiang Muze said with a look of disgust, “Yingying, don’t worry about that old hag. What does it matter if she likes Tang Jiaojiao? She still couldn’t go against me, could she?”
“Now, I like you, and my parents like you too. You are the woman I, Jiang Muze, have chosen as my wife!”
“Besides, sooner or later, I will be the one in charge of the Jiang family! When that time comes, I’ll make that old hag apologize to you personally!”
Hearing this, Tang Yingying finally relaxed and smiled.
She had already firmly captured Jiang Muze’s heart.
So what if it was the Jiang family’s matriarch who first took a liking to Tang Jiaojiao and wanted to match her with Jiang Muze, giving the Tang family a chance to connect with the Jiang family?
Tang Jiaojiao would never surpass Tang Yingying in this lifetime!
She was nothing but a disgusting illegitimate child who should have died long ago!
After some intimate moments, Tang Yingying and Jiang Muze walked out of the lounge hand in hand.
Today was the joyous occasion of Tang Yingying officially stepping into high society, the brand-new starting point of her life.
She was determined to appear before everyone in her best state, making sure they all remembered the name Tang Yingying!
From now on, she, Tang Yingying, would be the young mistress of the Jiang family!
After Tang Yingying entered the venue, Jiang Muze’s parents pulled the two of them around to toast and introduce them to guests.
Tang Yingying, having been groomed by Zhao Xuefen since childhood, wore the most exquisite makeup and spoke the most appropriate words. With a graceful smile and poised demeanor, she naturally received all kinds of praise.
Jiang Muze felt even more honored and increasingly convinced that his choice was right.
Although it had all started because he accidentally got involved with Tang Yingying while drunk, and Yingying had refused to let him take responsibility, fearing it would affect his relationship with Tang Jiaojiao and his future prospects.
This made him realize just how kind and precious Yingying was, and he became even more determined to take responsibility for her.
The more time they spent together, the more he grew to like Yingying, solidifying his choice even further.
How could he possibly spend his life with a dull, unattractive block of wood like Tang Jiaojiao?
Yingying, who was both beautiful and kind, was the wife he wanted to spend the rest of his life with!
However, just at that moment.
A few gasps of surprise suddenly rang out.
“Look over there!”
“Who is that girl? She’s so beautiful, oh my goodness!”
“She looks like a fairy straight out of a fairytale!”
“So stunning it takes my breath away…”
Hearing this, Jiang Muze frowned and followed everyone’s gaze.
Instantly, he truly forgot to breathe.
He saw a girl in a flowing ombré purple chiffon gown slowly walking in.
Her steps were light, as if treading on clouds, yet they seemed to land right in everyone’s hearts.
Her dark, curly hair cascaded down her back, framing a delicate, palm-sized face that was fair and flawless.
Her eyes curved gently, her nose was elegantly upturned, and her lips were a soft, rosy hue. A faint blush graced her fair cheeks—every feature was perfectly balanced.
She looked pure and lovely.
It made people unable to resist stealing another glance, and then another, imprinting this beauty deeply in their hearts.
“Which family’s daughter is this girl? I want to introduce her to my son and have her as my daughter-in-law!”
“Such a beautiful little princess should be taken home and cherished!”
Jiang Muze slowly snapped back to reality, hearing these comments, and felt a sudden sense of disorientation.
Why did he feel that this excessively beautiful girl looked somewhat familiar?
Yet, he couldn’t quite place her at first.
Meanwhile, Tang Yingying felt as if her lungs were about to explode with rage!
Her face at that moment could almost be described as deathly pale.
That bitch Tang Jiaojiao—didn’t she say she wasn’t coming?!
And now she showed up dressed so beautifully!!
Wasn’t she just deliberately here to ruin the occasion?!
Just as expected! She never lost her memory at all! She was still holding a grudge over Jiang Muze choosing her instead of Tang Jiaojiao!
Her mother was right all along!
Tang Jiaojiao’s apparent indifference toward her and Jiang Muze being together was all an act!
How could Tang Jiaojiao not mind that such a wonderful man like Jiang Muze chose Tang Yingying over her?!
She should have stabbed her to death first before pushing her off the cliff last time!!
Now, not only did she survive, but she even came here deliberately to ruin her moment!
She, Tang Yingying, was supposed to be the star of the day!
But now everyone was looking at Tang Jiaojiao, everyone was praising Tang Jiaojiao, and no one even remembered her, the main character!
Even her Muze-gege was staring at her without blinking!
She knew men all too well!
They could say they loved you today, but tomorrow, or even the next moment, they’d fall for another woman!
Damn Tang Jiaojiao!! Damn that bitch!!
Why couldn’t she just stay the same as before, hiding in the corner with black-rimmed glasses, not interacting with anyone!
Why did she have to dress up like this! Why! How dare she!
We came from the same father’s seed, so why is Tang Jiaojiao so much prettier than her, Tang Yingying?!
The flames of jealousy twisted Tang Yingying’s delicate face. At this moment, she even wished she could rush over and kill Tang Jiaojiao right away.
However, suddenly, Zhao Xuefen grabbed her hand and pulled her into the restroom.
Inside the restroom, Tang Yingying completely lost control.
Her face twisted, her eyes filled with malice, she screamed hysterically, “Mom! How could this happen! What exactly does Tang Jiaojiao want to do! Will she only be happy if she ruins me? Huh?!”
It was Tang Jiaojiao’s own incompetence that gave her the chance to steal Jiang Muze away.
Besides, she herself said she didn’t care!
So what is she doing now?! Openly seducing her Muze Gege??!
This hypocritical slut!
Zhao Xuefen frowned and said, “Since you know she’s deliberately provoking you, then acting like this now is exactly what she wants, isn’t it?!”
“Take a good look at yourself in the mirror. Do you really think Jiang Muze would still like you if he saw you like this?!”
Zhao Xuefen pushed Tang Yingying in front of the mirror, forcing her to see her own reflection.
Instantly, seeing her own twisted face and hate-filled eyes in the mirror, Tang Yingying froze.
At the same time, she snapped back to her senses.
No, she couldn’t let Tang Jiaojiao succeed! And she absolutely wouldn’t allow her to steal her Muze Gege away!