At the banquet.
Feng Yu was dressed in a beautiful evening gown as she accompanied Qiu Fu, the richest man in North City, to the banquet.
The moment she made her entrance, she caught everyone's attention.
Feng Yu curled her lips. How could she not understand his intention?
What could be more satisfying than a public display of affection to slap the faces of those who spread rumors, rather than a written statement?
"Didn't they say Feng Yu was having an affair with a married man? Why is Mrs. Qiu here with Mr. Qiu this time?"
"Hehe, those are just online rumors. How could you believe them?"
"Don't talk nonsense. Xiaoyu would never interfere in her best friend's marriage!"
The crowd at the scene was abuzz with discussions, some in praise and some in criticism.
Feng Yu tightly held onto Fu Qianchen's arm. The two of them looked so affectionate that there was no sign of any quarrel.
The reporters lurking in the shadows couldn't resist rushing directly in front of Mrs. Qiu, seeing an opportunity for a hot news story.
"Mrs. Qiu, do you have anything to clarify about the online rumors?"
Feng Yu glanced at the reporter.
The other reporters also flocked in front of her.
"Yes, Mrs. Qiu, could you please explain? Why was your husband seen outside Miss Feng's room? And did you really go there to catch them having an affair as the rumors said?"
"Mrs. Qiu, you don't need to worry about the fans of Feng Yu attacking you. Everyone has a discerning eye. We will only support justice!"
"Yes, that's right!"
Feng Yu and Fu Qianchen were instantly surrounded, but her expression remained unchanged, as if she had no troubles at all.
"Make way!" He Xi and Lao Zhao pushed their way in.
He Xi frowned and warned, "This is a private banquet. All reporters are requested to leave."
The reporters knew that security guards would soon come to escort them out.
They deliberately raised their voices and shouted, "Mrs. Qiu, why don't you come out and clarify? Is it true that Feng Yu was having an affair?"
Feng Yu raised her eyebrows. "My husband is so outstanding. If I were to believe and clarify every rumor out there, I'd be too busy to even breathe."
The reporters didn't expect Mrs. Qiu to respond like this.
Feng Yu curled her red lips and slowly said, "Couldn't that photo be of my husband coming to find me?"
"Right, hubby?" Feng Yu asked coquettishly.
Fu Qianchen smiled indulgently, putting his arm around her slender waist and responding, "Of course."
The two of them walked towards the banquet hall affectionately. Their marital relationship was so enviable that people couldn't help but exclaim that this was a large-scale show of affection.
The news of Mrs. Qiu and Mr. Qiu's high-profile appearance at the banquet was soon reported.
Those who had been criticizing Feng Yu on the internet suddenly fell silent. This wave of controversy ended like a joke.
"Mrs. Qiu."
Feng Yu looked in the direction of the voice.
Xia Xixi, dressed in an expensive and sexy red dress, was slowly walking towards her.
Xia Xixi...
She was really thriving these days.
Feng Yu pursed her lips and said in a calm voice, "May I ask who you are?"
Xia Xixi showed no sign of embarrassment. Instead, she smiled and said, "Hello, Mrs. Qiu. I'm Xia Xixi, the daughter of the Xia Group."
"The Xia Group?" Feng Yu pretended not to know. "Is it the one that went bankrupt?"
Xia Xixi didn't expect Mrs. Qiu to be so straightforward. She felt a bit complicated.
After hesitating for a while, she still tried to flatter her. "I've always heard that Mrs. Qiu is a kind and beautiful woman. Now that I've met you, I can see that it's true."
Xia Xixi looked into Feng Yu's beautiful eyes and subconsciously thought of Feng Yu.
Just thinking of her, a hint of hatred flashed in Xia Xixi's eyes.
But in front of Mrs. Qiu, she hid her hatred. If she could become friends with Mrs. Qiu, she would be able to enjoy the same treatment as Feng Yu...
Even if Mr. Qiu only regarded her as a friend...
It would be enough for her to be a big shot in North City.
"Miss Xia, you're joking. Miss Xia is about to get married, but she can still dress so sexily. I can't compare."
She paused for a moment and pursed her red lips. "As for me, I wouldn't dare. After all..."
"My husband would get jealous." After saying that, Feng Yu looked at Fu Qianchen's back, her face full of happiness, showing no sign of distress.
The smile on Xia Xixi's face froze.
She didn't feel that Mrs. Qiu was complimenting her.
How did Mrs. Qiu know about this? Why did it seem like Mrs. Qiu had a grudge against her?
As far as she could remember, she had never seduced Mr. Qiu, nor had she offended Mrs. Qiu.
So, there was only one possibility for these two questions combined. That bitch Feng Yu must have been speaking ill of her behind her back!
It must have caused Mrs. Qiu to misunderstand her.
If she could play dirty, so could she! Since Feng Yu had made the first move, she wouldn't show any mercy!
Xia Xixi bit her lower lip reluctantly. "Mrs. Qiu, to be honest, the Xia family was framed and that's why it went bankrupt."
Feng Yu blinked her long eyelashes. "Really? Who is so powerful that they could bring down a company like the Xia Group?"
Xia Xixi was speechless. Was she complimenting the person who framed them or mocking the Xia Group for being too weak?
She pretended not to understand the second half of the sentence and continued to complain. "It's true. I'm not trying to be a troublemaker or sow discord. They say that truth hurts, but Feng Yu's character... is really not that good."
Feng Yu was speechless.
Why did everyone like to sow discord in front of her face?
She slowly curled her lips, her eyes sharp like a hawk's as she stared at Xia Xixi.
Xia Xixi suddenly felt a bit scared.
"Miss Xia, you said that Xiaoyu was the one who caused your family's bankruptcy. Do you have any evidence?"
"I..." Xia Xixi was instantly at a loss for words.
Fu Qianchen came back with a glass of red wine and stood beside Feng Yu. He put his arm around her waist possessively and asked indulgently, "What's going on?"
"Mr. Qiu!" Xia Xixi exclaimed in admiration.
But Fu Qianchen didn't even turn to look at her. It seemed like his eyes were only on Mrs. Qiu.
Feng Yu smiled and pouted like a spoiled child. "Why do I look like a jealous woman?"
"Nonsense."
Fu Qianchen pulled her closer and said, "No matter what you look like, I'll always love you to bits."
Feng Yu was stunned on the spot.
Xia Xixi looked at the couple, envy flashing in her eyes.
Who on earth was Mrs. Qiu? How could she win the love of a man as great as Mr. Qiu?
Envy aside, she didn't dare to go against Mrs. Qiu.
She still walked forward, trying to flatter Mrs. Qiu. "Mrs. Qiu, Mr. Qiu..."
Feng Yu glanced at her and buried her face in Fu Qianchen's arms. "Some people are trying to use me as a jealous and brainless pawn again. I don't like it here. Let's go."
"Okay." Fu Qianchen's strong arm lifted Mrs. Qiu up and carried her out of the banquet hall in a high-profile manner.