"Want to chat?"
"About what?"
"About how she stole someone else's fiancé and still has the nerve to face the victimized sister?"
"Or about how she's going to get justice for Shen Xinai?"
"Or maybe she just wants to show off her superiority as a popular actress?"
But no matter what, Xingkong didn't want to talk to her.
If it weren't for Huo Siye holding her hand tightly, she would have lost control of her anger.
"Let's forget it." Xingkong coldly refused. "After all, Shen Xinai wouldn't like me getting too close to you."
"Xingkong..." Shen Xinrou listened to this and showed a hint of helplessness on her delicate face. "Xingkong, I've heard about what happened between you and Xinai. It was her fault, and I apologize for her. Can you not blame her? She was just being stubborn and didn't mean any harm."
"There's a saying, have you heard it before?"
"Hmm? What saying?"
"The one who advises others to be magnanimous will be struck by lightning."
Shen Xinrou, "..."
"Shen Xingkong, don't take advantage of us. You bullied Xinai and now you're bullying Xinrou. I think you're the one most likely to be struck by lightning." Qiao Yunxing stared at Shen Xingkong.
"Well, then you should stay away from me so you don't get struck by lightning too." Xingkong laughed slowly and calmly.
"Xingkong, what's wrong with you... Ah, forget it, Yunxing, let's go. The misunderstanding between Xingkong and Xinai is too big to explain in a short time. Let's go back, the banquet is about to start." Shen Xinrou held Qiao Yunxing's arm and said regretfully.
Qiao Yunxing furrowed his brow and spoke with a hint of bias, "Why did you bother telling her all this, Ruoruo? She's stubborn and won't understand your good intentions."
Looking up at the stars, Xingkong sneered, "Well then, I'll thank Miss Shen for her good intentions."
"Xingkong, let's talk another day." Shen Xinrou sighed and looked at Huo Siye with concern. "Sir, my sister isn't feeling well today. Please forgive her."
Xingkong remained silent.
"Xingkong, did you have a fight with Song Shao? Are you still angry that he didn't go to Las Vegas with you to get married?" Shen Xinrou stroked Qiao Yunxing's arm and leaned towards him, continuing, "Don't blame him. I heard that there were some problems with the Song family that he had to deal with personally."
In the past life, Xingkong might have appreciated her concern.
But in this life, every word she said made Xingkong feel sick.
It seemed like she was explaining things to Song Yunfei, but in reality, she was saying it for Huo Siye's benefit, wasn't she?
Qiao Yunxing looked at Shen Xingkong with a complicated expression. He had something to say, but he thought better of it and swallowed his words.
It wasn't his business who Shen Xingkong married.
Even if Song Yunfei was a pervert, it was her own retribution.
"Ruoruo, let's go back."
"Okay." Shen Xinru sighed helplessly and walked back to her spot with Qiao Yunxing.
In just a few steps, many people were already casting envious glances at her.
Shen Xinrou felt pleased and involuntarily tightened her grip on Qiao Yunxing's arm, silently declaring her sovereignty to everyone.
Although the Qiao family couldn't compare to the top four families in Cloud City, they were still a top-notch wealthy family. As the only heir of the Qiao family, Qiao Yunxing was worth a lot.
He was handsome, wealthy, and capable.
Although he had Shen Xinrou as his girlfriend, everyone knew that the Qiao family didn't acknowledge her identity. Therefore, whether it was a socialite or a female celebrity, they all wanted to establish a relationship with Qiao Yunxing.
Shen Xinrou was aware of all this, but so what?
Qiao Yunxing was devoted to her and had never considered leaving her, no matter how much pressure the Qiao family put on him.
As a result, everyone in the upper-class circle of Cloud City knew that Qiao Yunxing was a man of deep affection.
Many were envious, but there were even more waiting to see her make a fool of herself.
"Ah." Shen Xinrou suddenly exclaimed in a low voice.
"What's wrong?" Qiao Yunxing immediately looked at her nervously. "Did you sprain your ankle? Does it hurt? Don't worry, I'll take you to the hospital right now."
"It's okay, I don't need to go to the hospital. It just hurts a little. I shouldn't have worn such high heels today. Yunxing brother, just help me walk over there. Ah...you..."
Before she could finish her sentence, she was lifted up by Qiao Yunxing in front of everyone's amazed eyes.
Shen Xinrou's eyes were charming, and her gaze was shy. "Brother Yunxing, please put me down quickly. People will laugh at us."
Qiao Yunxing walked steadily and did not look away. "Why should I be afraid of carrying my own girlfriend?"
"Brother Yunxing." Shen Xinrou leaned against his chest coquettishly and hinted softly, "I have no plans after the banquet."
Qiao Yunxing lowered his black eyes and glanced at Shen Xinrou's shy cheeks.
As he put her down on the chair, he bit her earlobe and said in a hoarse and tense voice, "Are you trying to seduce me?"
The delicate kisses lingered behind her ear, with obvious desire in his tone.
Shen Xinrou's eyes darted around. "Brother Yunxing, don't be silly. There are so many people watching."
Qiao Yunxing chuckled and let her go.
"To Rou, Qiao is so gentle." The female artist sitting next to Shen Xinrou saw their small movements and complimented them with envy.
Shen Xinrou blushed and scolded, "Yajing, don't talk nonsense."
Yajing smiled. "Look, how many people envy you."
"Yajing!"
"Okay, okay, I won't say it anymore. Is that okay?" Yajing still looked envious, but her jealousy was not hidden in her eyes.
Shen Xinrou was really lucky. Despite being a burden to Shen's family, she was still loved by them. Not only was her career flourishing, but her love life was also smooth sailing, even causing Qiao Yunxing to go against his entire family for her.
Just like this time, Shen Xinrou was originally disqualified from attending the banquet due to Shen Xinai's influence, but she still managed to attend.
"What?" asked He Yajing, leaning in closer as she heard Shen Xinrou sigh.
Shen Xinrou had come to the event not as a popular actress, but as the girlfriend of Qiao Yunxing. She had come openly and honestly, despite the fact that she was not in the limelight like He Yajing.
Although they were classmates, Shen Xinrou could only rely on He Yajing to get a few unimportant roles and linger in the third-tier of the industry.
"I'm just..." Shen Xinrou shook her head. "It's not that big of a deal, but..."
"But what?" He Yajing pressed.
Shen Xinrou was supposed to be the closing goddess of the event, performing a song and participating in an auction to raise funds for impoverished mountain areas. Last year, her song had raised seven million, making it the highest-priced guest performance in history.
Fans and onlookers were eagerly anticipating how much she would raise this year, but unfortunately, she had been disqualified from even attending the banquet, let alone performing.
"It's just that..." Shen Xinrou hesitated.