The stranger turned to her with her arms akimbo. "How did you do it? There were many people who had eyes on this spot. Just attending a banquet with Lu Yichen is a once in a lifetime opportunity. Everyone wants him to notice them."
Mo Xin Er snorted mockingly, "Including you. Right? Since you are standing here and trying to pick a fight."
"You little-"
"Stop trying to provoke me. I might just embarrass you." It was all interesting to Mo Xin Er- her antics and the way she was trying to cause problems. But if she continued provoke her, she might just flip.
Wen Shuyan looked at the lady standing in front of her. She was very fair which made her stand out amongst the sea of people. Even her skin seemed flawless. She was putting on makeup. But it was very light. Unlike some of the others in the hall, her makeup was meant to accentuate her features. Light eyebrows, long and curvy dark eyelashes, a pointed nose and tiny lips adorned in red.
No, she shouldn't have such thoughts!
Wasn't thinking that the enemy was exceptionally beautiful a sign of accepting defeat? No, she (Wen Shuyan) would never accept defeat. She had worked very hard to clear out the obstacles in her way. Even when her stepsister was chosen, she had sabotaged it. But now, she even cleared it for this stranger?
She glared at Mo Xin Er. "Don't be so cocky. You can enjoy today fully as his partner, but he would never notice you. You don't even have a favorable background."
"Ah, I don't think so," Mo Xin Er rebutted with a smile. "We see each other almost every day. More so, even if I'm cocky, you can't do anything to me. At most, you can only grumble in displeasure."
Mo Xin Er flashed a beautiful smile afterwards. It was so beautiful that it hurt Wen Shuyan's eyes to look at it. Even her gaze as she stared at Wen Shuyan, seemed to say, 'You can't do anything to me. At most, you can always bark like a dog.'
Wen Shuyan looked away in embarrassment. No one had ever treated her this way before. She was greatly embarrassed.
"Bitch," she spat in desperation.
"Whatever. What you're fighting so much for made its way to me even without me lifting a finger. Are you envious?"
Wen Shuyan clenched her fists tightly and gritted her teeth. Was this person sent to piss her off? Because at the moment, her anger could light up hell.
"You're so pretentious. I wonder if Lu Yichen knows how disgusting you are."
Mo Xin Er was about to reply her but someone beat her to it.
"Xin Er."
The two ladies turned swiftly to see Fan Liuying approaching them with her wine glass in hand. She was putting on a flowery chiffon material. It looked simple but Mo Xin Er was sure it cost a fortune. She had always known her roommate was very pretty but today she looked like a goddess.
"Liuying," Mo Xin Er called out as Fan Liuying appeared beside them.
Fan Liuying gave her a wide smile, holding her wrist as she gushed, "Wow. Pretty, will you go on a date with me?"
"Nah. You can't afford me?"
Mo Xin Er chuckled, scrunching her nose.
Fan Liuying clutched her chest dramatically. "I'm so sad. I can't even court such a beauty."
Wen Shuyan who was been ultimately ignored clenched her fists tightly and the pretentious smile on her face looked forced.
"You look very pretty too."
Fan Liuying pouted shaking her head. "Not as you. When you picked this yesterday, I knew it would be very pretty. But you totally swept me off my feet."
She dropped Mo Xin Er hands and placed her wine glass on the stand before turning her face, her gaze colliding with Wen Shuyan's.
She gasped, "Ms. Wen."
Wen Shuyan was already pissed, so, when she saw her gasp pretentiously, she huffed and looked away.
Fan Liuying pressed on. "I didn't notice you there. I was just captivated by my friend's beauty. Don't you think she is really beautiful too?"
Wen Shuyan gritted her teeth angrily. She badly wanted to swing her palm and slap her across the face.
How could she keep such a straight face and lie unblinkingly?
Was she so invisible that she wouldn't be noticed? They were clearly making fun of her!
She didn't bother to entertain Fan Liuying and grabbed her wine glass before leaving. Fan Liuying stared at her retreating back, a mocking laughter threatening to spill out of her lips.
Mo Xin Er shook her head and looked towards the podium. Lu Yichen was done with his speech and he was currently a few feet away from her, talking to three men also dressed in suits. She glanced at Fan Liuying. "Have you seen them today?"
Fan Liuying gaze dimmed and she nodded. "I have. They didn't come together though."
"Good." Mo Xin Er smiled and patted her shoulder. "Do you want to ditch this party with me?"
"You're Lu Yichen's date. What if-"
"Lu Yuchen can always call if he needs something."
Fan Liuying beamed. "I'm in."
Mo Xin Er chuckled, lifting her dress lightly and grabbed her phone before walking beside Fan Liuying towards the back door.
"The dress is beautiful but it's so strenuous."
Fan Liuying chuckled.
"You'll have to endure till the end of the party. By the way, I'm sorry for coming to you late. My mom said there was already too much attention on you since you entered. And me going would only attract more attention."
"I understand," Mo Xin Er replied.
"Have you seen-"
Mo Xin Er halted making Fan Liuying also pause in confusion. She glanced at Mo Xin Er.
Mo Xin Er turned around and faced a group of women standing not far from her. Fan Liuying followed her gaze and her brows furrowed when she saw the lady who bought the Fortier's collection at their store in the middle. Her shoulders were slumped and she looked sad. She looked like she was being bullied.