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- China, at a banquet hall.
Wang Yuju and Xia Meng arrived at the banquet, causing a commotion.
Countless people wanted to be acquainted with the heiress of Wang Family so they flocked around the duo.
The thing that was very ironic was none of them associated themselves with Xia Meng, as if they had tacitly agreed not to do so.
Because everyone was aware of the fact that Missy Xia had a very bad temper.
Moreover, everytime someone approached her, she'll diss the person and send them back to where they came from.
Meanwhile, the person in topic, Xia Meng looked at Wang Yuju who was busy coversing with others.
She silently slipped out from the crowd and headed towards a waiter. She took a glass of red wine and swirled it around while walking to a deserted corner.
Taking a small sip, she skimmed her eyes through the whole surrounding and her gaze paused on two tall figures.
She tilted her head and squinted her eyes, "Those two don't look like they're from our circle.."
But clearly, they had an imposive and noble aura around them. A thought came in her mind, 'Could it be someone from higher class?'
She instantly diverted her gaze away from them. She didn't want to offend these people.
Everyone in their circle were fully aware that those from higher society, were the real nobles and aristocrates.
It wasn't that they were fake ones, but these people (higher) could easily cause a wave in their world, with just a stomp of their feet.
Even a nobody from that society, could be a bigshot in their circle. So no one wished to offend them.
She dazedly drank the red wine. 'Why are they here though?'
It wasn't that they weren't allowed to attend the banquet but it was just that they won't fit in such a banquet.
It felt like a king was attending a commoner's birthday party.
She wasn't overreacting; it was just that coming across someone from that circle was almost impossible because most of them were scattered all over the world.
Just as she was thoughtfully drinking, the chattering suddenly got louder. She looked over and saw two annoying figures.
Frowning, she dumped the empty glass aside and made her way to Wang Yuju. At this moment, everyone was discussing.
"Oh my god, is that the Young Miss Zhang with Young Master Li?? Why are they coming in together?"
"What? You don't know about the engagement announcement between them?"
"Of course I know.. But I thought it was fake.. Seems like it was true after all.."
"Alas, the Prince Charming is going to marry a lowly birth!"
"How is she deserving to be side-by-side with Prince Li Ming!"
"Oh my god, wasn't the Young Miss of Wang Family supposed to be engaged with Li Ming??"
"Yeah, everyone in our circle knows that.. But it's a pity, the Li Family is dumping a genuine diamond for a fake one!"
"Don't say that.. The Li Family must have a reason behind this! Otherwise, as noble as they are, they wouldn't just marry their future heir to an illegitimate child!"
"Keep your voices down! What if the Li Family hears us talking bad about their future in-laws! Then we all will be in trouble!"
"Tsk, I feel so bad for Miss Wang.."
Some ladies surrounding Wang Yuju were consoling her (trying to curry her favor).
"Don't worry, Miss Wang! Young Master Li may be playful, but he won't marry a lowbirth!"
"Yeah, for someone of his status, you're the only one who can match with him!"
"Speaking of which, that Zhang girl can't even match up to your status! Just look at her trying to be like you!"
"Hmph, no matter what, a country bumpkin remains a country bumpkin! She can never be a high-class lady like you, Miss Wang!"
Wang Yuju felt uncomfortable when these ladies tried to drag Zhang Qian Mi down, just to bootlick her.
Her face had turned pale by all the loud voices and she felt a suffocating feeling rising in her heart again.
Right then, Xia Meng came to her rescue.
She looked at the ladies and smiled pretentiously, "If you don't mind, can I take Yuju with me?"
The laides were taken aback and quickly waved their hands.
"Of course not, why'd we mind.."
"We don't mind at all, Missy Xia! Please go ahead!"
"We don't dare.."
Xia Meng pulled Wang Yuju to a corner and frowned at her pale face. "Are you okay? Did you take your medicine?"
The latter weakly smiled, "I forgot.."
Xia Meng sighed while passing her a glass of water. "What do I do to you, ah.."
She then glanced at the couple hand-in-hand and gritted her teeth. "This rascal really needs a good beating.."
Wang Yuju drank the water and shook her head, "No, don't do it.. It's not worth it. I'm.. I'm fine."
Xia Meng rolled her eyes at her pretense but she still held back and didn't do anything.
After all, even if she was angry with Li Ming, it wasn't really his fault that there was a sudden "promise" that he had to keep.
Blame it all on those old geezers! Why did they have to arrange a marriage without their children's consent?!
Meanwhile, on the other side;
Li Ming had long spotted Wang Yuju in the corner but he recalled his father's words this morning.
"Don't associate with Yuju. If you keep going to her, she'll only get her hopes high. Sigh, that kid is already in pain, do you want her to be more hurt?"
He then retracted his gaze as he stiffly walked forward. Zhang Qian Mi looked at him and asked coyly, "Brother Ming, what are you thinking about?"
Li Ming snickered coldly, "Whatever it is, it's not your business."
She was shocked by his harsh words as she pitifully bit her lips, "I'm sorry, Brother Ming.."
It was this annoying pretense again! He had the urge to go and shred this irritating face to pieces.
He huffed in anger, "Don't you dare call me Brother Ming again!"
It was something his Yuju could only call him with! Everytime he heard this nasty woman call him that, he'll be so disgusted.
Zhang Qian Mi's heart burnt with jealousy and hatred! But there was also a sense of pride.
'No matter what, I'll win.. Once I get married to him, he'll come to love me instead! I'll be the woman in his heart and torment that fragile b*tch!'
Speaking of which, she came up with a devious plan. What if she did something to this woman, then Brother Ming wouldn't like her any more..
Better than ruining her reputation, it was best if she could just die!
Yeah, she should go die! This vixen who seduced her Brother Ming should be good as dead!
Her eyes flickered with overflowing hatred and jealousy.
Just as she was gloating inside, her phone rang.
She turned on her phone. It was an anonymous message from overseas.
Zhang Qian Mi furrowed her brows. She was then stunned when she saw the content, her hands trembled.
'Why.. what is this!?! How did they find out?!'