Gu Xinfei also felt that something was wrong!
How come everything seemed like a dream, with all events unfolding in reverse?
She urgently called out, "Yuexi!"
Lin Yuexi furrowed her brows, looking back at her, "Miss, I don't know you; please address me as Mr. Lin."
Gu Xinfei's expression froze.
Her heart plummeted in an instant!
People in the crowd, surprised, took out their phones to check Lin Yuexi's social media updates from the previous day.
They found that all the photos showing him and Gu Xinfei announcing their relationship and flaunting their affection were gone!
Gu Xinzhou didn't understand what was happening either.
However, it was clear that the Lin Family would no longer announce an engagement with Gu Xinfei.
She looked at her father, Gu Yibo, "Dad, let's go home."
Gu Yibo tightly gripped his daughter's hand, "Okay."
Zhuang Xiuya was about to blow up again, but Gu Xinfei promptly pulled her aside, "Mom, the current situation is not in our favor; the more we make a fuss, the guiltier we appear.
Better to endure it now and then find an opportunity to settle the score later!"
Zhuang Xiuya looked at her daughter.
Her heart ached terribly.
Her precious daughter, who had grown up with all the love and care in the world, when had she ever suffered such humiliation?
Wasn't the engagement supposed to be a triumphant moment, becoming a tale of a bastard child's revenge?
She must seek justice for her daughter!
But indeed the current moment was not advantageous for them; they could only bear it for now.
Zhuang Xiuya, with her face iron-blue with anger, took Gu Xinfei's small hand, "We're leaving!"
They couldn't stay here any longer!
"Nobody leaves!"
A resonant and melodious voice filled the hall.
Yet when everyone looked around, they could not pinpoint the speaker.
Not until the lights in the hall blazed on in an instant!
The banquet music stopped!
The emcee had disappeared!
Finally, someone at the entrance of the golden hall spotted that tall and upright figure.
"Big brother!"
Song Jun wriggled free from Yue Meiqi's grasp, happily rushing to Song Zhen's side, "Big brother! They are ganging up to bully Little Zhouzhou!"
Song Zhen's face was grim.
He first approached the birthday celebrant, and Qi Lei, who followed behind him, presented a small, delicate gift box.
Only then did Song Zhen manage a slight smile, "Mr. Lin, happy birthday!"
Seeing Song Zhen, Lin Jinluan's eyes shone brightly!
He was as delighted as if he had seen a walking diamond, exclaiming, "Oh my! Song Zhen! How did you find the time to come over? When I tried to schedule a meeting with you earlier, Secretary Qi said you might be heading to Europe during this period!"
Song Zhen's smile faded, speaking gently, "Indeed, I've just hurried over from the airport."
He turned around, spotting Gu Xinzhou among the crowd instantly.
She was decked in all his tokens of affection.
Song Zhen's eyes brimmed with deep emotion before he turned to gaze at the large LCD screen on the stage, "Since everyone is here, there's no need to pick another day to deal with this matter.
Some things are better resolved all at once."
Suddenly, the big screen split in two.
The left side was black, displaying the words "phone recording."
The right side was in color, showing Gu Xinzhou hiding in her room, taking a phone call.
Her lips perfectly matched the recording on the left.
Not only that, but Gu Xinfei's voice, luring her out, was also crystal clear!
Following immediately were videos and conversations of the sisters in the café, with Gu Xinfei offering the gift box trying to trick Gu Xinzhou into falling for their scheme—everything was there!
Gu Xinfei had not expected this at all!
Weren't these materials supposedly acquired and destroyed by Lin Yuexi?
And Lin Yuexi himself was stunned!
Wasn't Song Zhen supposed to be in love with Gu Xinfei? Why would he publicly ruin her?
Moreover, he had bought these materials for eight million, destroying them along with the equipment!