Tong Yi was completely speechless.
Lu Zhanbei's presence was so strong, no one could ignore him.
Also, wasn't he here to attend the engagement banquet? However, it looked more like he was here to watch a show.
Lu Mingli's face turned pale the moment he saw Lu Zhanbei. After that, he lowered his eyes.
Ji Yuqin held Lu Mingli's hand without saying anything else.
Tong Yi found it funny. Weren't they all high and mighty when they were trashing her just a moment ago? Why were they all acting like mice in front of a cat when they saw Lu Zhanbei?
That was why sometimes, it did not help to be too kind and nice. One would only end up being an easy target for bullying.
She understood this logic, so in real life, her cold attitude saved her from a lot of trouble.
Tong Yi turned to look at Lu Moxi. She didn't know what he was thinking, he had the look of a shrewd businessman. His facial features were very similar to Lu Zhanbei's but there was an indescribable sense of viciousness coming from Lu Zhanbei, making his facial features appear even sharper than Lu Moxi's.
"Mr. Lu," she called.
Hearing this, Lu Moxi frowned and looked up at Tong Yi. "You want to cancel the engagement?"
Tong Yi looked at Lu Zhanbei in silence.
His eyes were slightly lowered, he did not say a word. However, the cold aura exuding from his body was overpowering. He was like a sleeping wolf. For the time being, there was no danger but she was worried that he would suddenly look at her and bite her.
Tong Yi quickly withdrew her gaze and nodded. "Yes."
Lu Moxi said, "Give me a reason. A reason that can convince me."
Tong Yi was a little surprised. She did not expect Lu Moxi to be so direct. From his attitude, it seemed like he did not have strong feelings for Tong Yi in the game. This way, things would be much easier to resolve.
Tong Yi's gaze landed on Lu Zhanbei without any qualms. He seemed to have sensed her gaze and turned a little of his attention on her.
His dark eyes were like a wolf that had just woken up from a nap, dangerous and invasive.
Tong Yi wanted to shrink back, not because she was scared of him, but rather because what she was about to say was a bit difficult. After all, there were so many people here.
Tong Yi let out a soft breath and pointed her fair index finger at Lu Zhanbei. She looked at Lu Moxi and said, every word crisp and clear, "Because I like him. Is this reason enough?"
The few people in the room followed Tong Yi's gaze.
Ji Yuqin turned pale in fear, looking at Tong Yi in disbelief. She gasped and wheezed but could not utter a single word.
Tong Yi could tell what she really wanted to say. It was all in her eyes, 'Are you crazy?! You like him?'
Lu Mingli's face turned even paler than before. A hint of powerlessness flashed in his eyes before he slowly closed them.
Lu Moxi looked back and forth between Tong Yi and Lu Zhanbei with a deep gaze. Then, he smiled ambiguously and nodded at Tong Yi before walking out of the lounge.
Seeing her son leave silently, Ji Yuqin looked at Tong Yi as if she wanted to skin her alive. However, when she thought of Tong Yi saying that she liked Lu Zhanbei, her anger was instantly replaced by gloating.
This man was ruthless and heartless. He had no heart at all. What was the difference between liking him and digging one's own grave?
Ji Yuqin glared at Tong Yi before pushing Lu Mingli out of the room.
Suddenly, Tong Yi and Lu Zhanbei were the only two people left in the room.
Tong Yi thought that since she had confessed in front of so many people, Lu Zhanbei would express his feelings.
However…
The man did not even look at her. He stood up and walked toward the door without so much as a word.