"Wasn't the second young mistress of the Bo family involved in a feud with that nouveau riche? It was on the top of the hot - search list for days," Susan said, relishing the gossip now that she was on the scene.
Hearing this, Tian Danni felt that every step in both the entertainment and business circles was like walking on thin ice. One had to be extremely cautious.
Although she had never met the second young mistress, she instinctively felt that she was a poor and helpless woman who couldn't change her own fate. Her whole life was doomed to be at the mercy of scheming people, and would ultimately end up as miserable as that Zhang - family nouveau riche.
"Focus on our own business. Just listen to the rest," Tian Danni said and then sat back down on her seat.
"Today is my brother's engagement banquet. Let's put work aside for now," Su Minghan interjected with a forced smile, trying to defuse the situation.
Since Shen Shiyu and her mother had arrived, Shen Shiyu had first chatted with Li Rui for a while, and then dragged Xiao Shujing into the conversation, talking about endorsements and advertisements. It had been really annoying for him.
A middle - aged man entering through the door made Su Minghan freeze on the spot. He excitedly trotted over.
"Uncle!"
Bo Jingming thought for a while before he remembered. "You're... the only son of the Su family? The one who used to play with Jingyu a lot when you were kids?"
"Yes, Uncle! I'm Su Minghan. I'm so glad to see you!"
He still remembered clearly that when he was a child, Bo Jingming often brought him toys and chocolates from abroad. He was a very kind - tempered uncle. Su Minghan respected and admired him greatly. His dream was to become a visionary and influential leader like him.
"I've been away for so long. You've grown up so much," Bo Jingming said, smiling warmly. "You've made quite an impact in Yancheng. Keep it up. If there's anything I can do for you, just ask."
There seemed to be stars in Su Minghan's eyes.
"Thank you, Uncle!"
Yang Wan was like a predator that had spotted its prey. She rushed over to make small talk.
"Oh, isn't this Mr. Bo! After all these years, I wonder if you still remember me? We're old friends!"
Bo Jingming looked at this woman who had rushed up to him in confusion.
"Sorry, I don't remember."
"I'm Yang Wan! The wife of Shen Yuliang from the Shen Group!"
Bo Jingming searched his memory and forced a smile.
"Okay. Do you need something?"
"This is my daughter!" She pushed Shen Shiyu forward. "She's in a relationship with your eldest son, Bo Siming!"
"Mom! Stop pulling me. What are you doing!" Shen Shiyu was so embarrassed that she wished she could find a hole to crawl into.
"She's your daughter?" Bo Jingming asked for confirmation.
"Yes, my own daughter. Maybe we'll be in - laws in the future! Isn't it a coincidence? Hehe."
Just as Yang Wan was covering her mouth and daydreaming, his words were like a sharp icicle that stabbed her to death.
"I don't dare to be in - laws with a family like yours that has no reputation or value. I met your daughter today. Ask her what happened."
With that, Bo Jingming glanced at them with disgust, walked around them, and was soon surrounded by a group of people for a chat.
Li Rui also felt embarrassed and quietly slipped away.
"Mr. Su, what happened?" Xiao Shujing didn't understand their conversation at all.
"Nothing. Let's take our seats too."
Su Minghan took her to sit at Tian Danni's table as if nothing had happened.
"What... what's going on?"
Yang Wan stared blankly at the people around her. Everyone was sneering at them and looking down on them with contempt.
"It's all your fault! Why did you drag me over here!" Shen Shiyu said angrily with tears in her eyes.
"No! Is it wrong for me to try to build a relationship for you? He's Siming's father! Your future father - in - law! And what did he mean by saying that you two had met?"
"I... I can't explain it to you! Stop meddling in my business!"
She ran out crying. On the way, she accidentally tripped over something and fell into a man's arms.
"Don't be so reckless in public."
Hearing this gentle voice, Shen Shiyu looked up with tear - filled eyes.
"Please help me out of this mess!"
Bo Siming seemed understanding on the surface, but he was actually extremely annoyed inside.
"What happened?"
She exaggerated what had happened today and the recent incident, making herself seem extremely pitiful.
"Did Dad really say that?"
Shen Shiyu nodded pitifully. "Yes, he said it in public."
Before finding a more suitable person to use, Bo Siming wasn't going to abandon this well - trained "pet".
He took her hand and smiled gently. "Don't care about others' opinions. As long as we think it's right, it's okay. But I have to scold you for one thing. It was wrong of you to shout at the door of Grandpa's ward. You have to apologize to Dad in person after the ceremony."
"But..." Shen Shiyu still wanted to argue that it wasn't her fault.
Bo Siming's eyes sharpened. "If you don't agree, I can't help you."
"I understand. I'll apologize."
He smiled and stroked her head. "Good girl."
Bo Jingming watched the two of them in the distance silently.
"When will Jingyu arrive?"
"Sir, the second young master has already arrived backstage. The ceremony is about to start," Ruochi whispered in his ear after receiving the message.
"Call Siming over after the ceremony. I have something to talk to him about."
"Okay, sir."
Since he returned to China, things related to the Shen family had been all over the place. Whether it was Bo Jingyu's ex - wife or Bo Siming's ambiguous girlfriend, they were all somehow related to the Shen family. This made Bo Jingming a bit disgusted.
If he wanted to be absolute, he had to nip it in the bud. He didn't want any more strange news about the Bo family. This was the first time he took the initiative to protect the family's and the company's interests after neglecting the company for so many years.
At this moment, the lights were turned off. Four or five spotlights were focused on the closed door. Everyone was looking forward to Li Xiaoru's appearance.
What kind of beauty would emerge from behind that door?
"Hurry up! I told you to come out earlier. You're so slow!" Li Rui complained as he pulled Li Xiaoru's hand.
"It's not my fault. The shoes they prepared for me suddenly had a problem. You can't expect me to stand in front of everyone bare - footed!"
While they were blaming each other, the door of the ceremony hall opened. A woman wearing a half - mask, a black evening dress, with her snow - white collarbone and shoulders exposed, looking as delicate as curdled fat, walked out.
Bo Jingyu, standing not far away, was completely stunned.
She's not Li Xiaoru!
This thought was firmly confirmed in his mind and spread like wildfire.
Everyone was captivated by this woman and stared at her in a daze.