"Yours is the counterfeit," she calmly said again. Gone was the innocent look in her gaze as she straightened her back and withdrew her flailing arms. A smile graced her small lips but there was a hint of mockery in it.
Mrs. Yu caught sight of her smile and gritted her teeth. Her gaze also caught Fan Liuying standing beside her and her eyes widened in recognition. Her mood became worse as she lunged herself at Mo Xin Er. She should have know from the start. She had no idea who this person was but because she was helping her, she didn't question her. But it turns out she was one of those girls who troubles her beloved daughter in school. She badly wanted to tear her apart.
Mo Xin raised her eyebrow in surprise as the woman lunged herself at her. She was yelling madly and all signs of elegance that she had all along had been thrown into the gutter.
But otherwise, she shook her head calmly and stepped away. The woman didn't realize earlier and fell flat on her face.
"You bitch. You did it deliberately. Was it to disgrace my daughter. I should have known. It was deliberate."
She raised her arms wanting to pull Mo Xin Er's dress but someone else was faster than her. Lu Yichen stepped beside Mo Xin Er slipping his hand into her waist and pulled her closer. Mo Xin Er gasped lowly, her head turning around on reflex to look at him. He still looked as calm as he always was but there was now an hint of glint in his eyes.
Mo Xin Er blinked unconsciously and her ears turned slightly red as she berated herself inwardly, 'He is only holding you by your waist. Why are you blushing?'
She immediately looked away but Lu Yichen still caught sight of her pink ears. He seemed shocked at first before smiling meaningfully at her. His gaze seemed to be telling her that he could see what he was doing to her.
Mo Xin Er let out a breath and the red on her ears cleared out. She straightened her back calmly as she returned her attention to the woman struggling to get back up. She could see Yu Ran and Su Jing trying to walk through the people surrounding them.
Lu Yichen lifted his gaze from Mo Xin Er and looked at the older woman. Mrs. Yu recoiled and she jolted slightly. His expression was very cool and he didn't seem to be angry but there was a sharpness in his gaze that made one panic.
"Mrs. Yu, don't you think you've displayed enough? Thank you for entertaining us today."
By this time, Yu Ran and Su Jing was already by her side. Yu Ran helped her mom up before yelling at Lu Yichen, "What do you mean by that? How could you say that to my mom?"
Lu Yichen gazed at her calmly. "Your mom caused a scene at my party, disgracing herself along the way. Does that have anything to do with me?"
Yu Ran gasped, pointing her hand at him in anger as she turned towards Su Jing. "Your friend-"
Lu Yichen and Mo Xin Er even Fan Liuying directed their gazes at him, daring him to speak. It was only done did the Su Jing notice Fan Liuying. He left Mrs. Yu other arm and scuttled towards her. Fan Liuying's eyes widened and she hurriedly grasped her dress before trying to get out of the crowd. Su Jing sighed as he took after her and they were soon out of the hall with only Su Jing's voice which were calling Fan Liuying's name being heard in the distance.
Yu Ran looked at the two and clenched her fists. Her eyes slightly reddened. Su Jing was hers. She knew him first. She loved him first. Why couldn't she have him?
Her gaze met with Mo Xin Er's and she felt a shudder run through her. She could still remember clearly the day the lady had beaten her up. She felt deep pain in her bones but when she shed off her clothes to treat it, there was no injury at all on her body. She had no idea how she had done it but there was no evidence of assault.
Lu Yichen straightened his suit and gestured into the distance with his index finger. A few men dressed in black camo appeared. They were all tall and they looked very fierce.
One of them called out, "Sir?"
"Escort the Yu Family out," he said calmly. Mr. Yu who had been trying to escape unnoticed froze. He didn't want to be a part of his family's disgrace.
Yu Ran glared at him as Mrs. Yu straightened her posture, realizing what she has done. Yu Ran yelled angrily, "It was her fault. Wasn't she the one who kept shouting and attracting attention?"
Lu Yichen's eyes silted. He gazed at Mo Xin Er with a small smile on his lips and said, "My date is very smart."
In other words, she could never be wrong.
Yu Ran was even more angry. Wasn't he saying that her mom was a bully. She looked at the young man. He was very tall; about 180 cm and she had to lift her head in order to see him while talking to him. He was very handsome. Even Su Jing wasn't as handsome. However, he had always been complicated. His gaze were like lasers. It always seemed as if he could see through her. As if he could see through her acts of guilt tripping them since they were kids. Even if they were distant with each other, he shouldn't have acted this way towards them. They were friends since childhood and lived in the same neighborhood. Was he going to throw all that away?
"Please, miss," beckoned one of the bodyguards but she ignored him. She wouldn't budge. She didn't believe he would throw them out.
But she was wrong. The bodyguard grabbed her by the arm and dragged her along with her parents already walking out on their own accord, shoulders slumped.
She gasped. It had happened so fast. She wasn't able to retaliate. She struggled against the tight grip of the bodyguard but soon gave up knowing it was if no use.
Gritting her teeth, she yelled, "You still want that land, don't you? You will have to come beg us some day. I'll get revenge."
It was better if she hadn't mentioned it at all but when she did, Lu Yichen who had withdrew his gaze turned his gaze toward her. There was a mocking smile on his lips as looked at Mr. Yu who was still walking away. "Who do you think I am? I always get what I want."