Chapter 23 - Becoming a Joke

The announcement of the wedding at this charity banquet must have been discussed by the Yin and the Xia family. After Xia Zhiguang's announcement, a beam of light shone near the stage. Under the light, Yin Yisen held Xia Zhixi's hand and walked onto the stage. Their fingers were interlocked and filled with happiness. Yin Yisen held the microphone and said, "I've known Zhixi for many years and we've been in love for three years. Now, I want to give her a home. I hope everyone present can attend our wedding and witness our love together."

Du Yangyang held her cocktail and said disdainfully, "Hey, Chenxing, your sister is really capable. She charmed Yin Yisen so much that she didn't even let the Yin family announce her marriage. Instead, she told everyone at your Xia family's charity banquet. She really earned your Xia family's face."

"Heh, how can she be my match without any means?" After saying that, Xia Chenxing casually swirled the wine glass in her hand before drinking it clean.

Yin Yisen was still on stage, endlessly bragging about their deep love. It was almost more complete than a fairy tale.

However, most women had always yearned for such a happy ending. Many socialites below the stage revealed envious expressions and discussed, "Xia Zhixi must have saved the world in her previous life. That's why she met a peerless man like Yin Yisen in this life."

"That's right, that's right. Rich, good-looking, and affectionate. Where can you find a man like that?"

"Exactly. If I could marry a man like that, my life would be worth it!"

Xia Zhixi was immersed in the beautiful love created by Yin Yisen's mouth on the stage. Coupled with the envious words from the audience, she felt as if she was floating in the air and was extremely excited. At this moment, the huge electronic screen that was originally black on the stage suddenly lit up and began to automatically play pictures.

Yin Yisen didn't notice the change behind him. He was still boasting about the love story he had made up. Suddenly, he realized that Xia Zhixi, who was beside him, had turned to look behind her in horror. He quickly stopped speaking and followed her gaze. His eyes widened. The screen was showing photos of him being intimate with different women. Eighteen-year-old models, C-list actresses, and some exotic beauties. In addition to kissing and hugging, there were even some sex photos!

"Is that Young Master Yin in the photo?"

"I'm sure it is. Isn't he the male lead in all these pictures?"

"Oh my god, you were just saying how much you love Miss Xia. So you're also a scumbag who's cheating on her!"

"That's right. None of these photos involve Miss Xia. Look, there are even foreign beauties!"

"Pfft! I just said that I wanted to marry someone like Young Master Yin. I didn't expect him to be so disgusting. You really can't spout nonsense!"

"What a pity, Miss Xia. Miss Xia has lost all her face this time."

Yin Yisen and Xia Zhixi were still in shock and doubt. Xia Zhiguang reacted first. He quickly ran to the corner of the stage and unplugged the screen.

The screen went black. Xia Zhixi's face darkened. The huge emotional upheaval left her completely at a loss.

Yin Yisen did not expect things to turn out this way. He quickly grabbed Xia Zhixi's hand and begged, "Zhixi, listen to me. It's not what you think. These photos are fake. Someone must have wanted to ruin our wedding and deliberately photoshopped them. You have to believe me!"

At this moment, everyone's gaze shifted from Yin Yisen to Xia Zhixi. She broke free from Yin Yisen's hand and said, "Let go of me. Let go first." No matter what the truth was, she could not continue to stand here. She had to leave immediately.

But Yin Yisen held onto her tightly and begged, "Zhixi, you have to believe me…"

Xia Zhixi was embarrassed and angry. She subconsciously slapped Yin Yisen. Yin Yisen did not expect Xia Zhixi to hit him. He was shocked and let go.

But Xia Zhixi was no longer in the mood to care about Yin Yisen's thoughts. She quickly ran off the stage and left the banquet hall.

Xia Zhiguang had organized the charity gala to save the Xia family's reputation. For this reason, he had deliberately gone to the Yin family to ask for help, hoping that the Xia family could announce the marriage. Who knew that his reputation could not be saved and he would even lose even more face? He had completely become the laughing stock of W City.

After such an incident, there was no need for the banquet to continue. The guests left one after another, and this matter spread to the entire wealthy circle in W City.