Section 6

She deliberately emphasized the words "ex" with great intensity, making it clear even to a fool that there was sarcasm and disdain in her tone

At the summer solstice, with a smile concealing a dagger, she proposed: "I will make do and accept you, this bachelor."

Qi Yu did not expect to encounter the woman who had helped persuade the passengers on the plane. She jogged up and stopped Cheng Xiao, who had reached the end of the path, saying: "Is it really you? I was worried I might have mistaken you for someone else"

Over there, Shang Yu is trying on the wedding dress with emotions, while here, the coffee has already grasped reliable information: "The engagement banquet of Fei Yao and Shang Yu will be held on the most distinctive riverside lawn of the super five-star Riverside Hotel. It is said that many prominent figures from the entertainment and business circles have been invited, and of course, the media as well"

This is the video he recorded for her while he was in the country during her birthday last year. Cheng Xiao still remembers the unexpected feelings she had when she received his email and gifts from across the ocean

Cheng Xiao chuckled: "If you accidentally make a literary girlfriend, consider yourself lucky"

The thought that arose at the moment of the summer solstice was: "I will rent myself out and become a companion to a sugar daddy."

His gaze was as cold and tranquil as water, and his final words were sharp and icy, his demeanor resembling that of someone preventing a younger generation from misbehaving, instilling a sense of caution in others.

Cheng Xiao could no longer tolerate it; she suddenly stepped forward and swiftly slapped Shang Yu across the face with a quick and forceful motion

Feiyao timely embraced Shangyu, saying, "Calm down, Xiaoyu."

Gu Nanting did not hold back in his criticism: "Your intelligence quotient and height have not improved in ten years; even if you were to be sold, you would not find a buyer."

The term "brother of the Shang language" represents the Shang clan

HNA is certainly not a small company! And she can actually influence HNA?! Shang Yu sneered coldly: "Am I going to be angry because of her? Does she deserve it?"

Fei Yaola said to her arm: "Xiao Yu!"

Qi Yuze barely managed to stand still upon seeing Gu Nanting

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The brows and eyes remain as they were, and the years pass as before—promises still linger, yet reality has transformed both the things and the people.

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I had thought that this was the end of the matter. Tomorrow, the headlines of major newspapers and magazines would be dominated by this perfect and grand engagement banquet, with the business world celebrating happiness and prosperity. However, I did not expect to encounter a familiar stranger just before leaving, which turned the situation around.

Why lower your own standards by acting like a resentful person

Shang Yu did not react excessively to this; rather, it was her agent who was extremely angry: "Hai https://www.hetushu.com is simply blurring the lines between public and private! I don't even know what kind of relationship that woman has with President Feng. Darling, don't be upset; we even compromised to shoot an advertisement for such a small company."

The rumors are indeed true; the access to celebrity parties is strictly controlled.

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Cheng Xiao still had an impression of her, his gaze sweeping over the white dress she wore, and he had already formed a judgment about her identity in his mind. Her tone was somewhat indifferent: "Not being mistaken may not necessarily be a good thing"

Cheng Xiao was disturbed by his gaze. She looked towards the end of the dining table and saw Gu Nanting standing there, seemingly lost in thought as he gazed at her. Then, amidst the melodious music, she walked through the lush green grass and the flower-adorned path to stand before him

Gu Nanting frowned: "With her attacking power, it is impossible to let it go easily"

Xiao Yuhang expressed a bit of helplessness: "I am seventeen years old, not seven. Do you really think I could get lost? Or are you worried that I might be abducted?"

Gu Nanting's Porsche was parked at the entrance of the Riverside Hotel. Accompanying him was Xiao Yuhang, who had a particular fondness for cheese muffins.

Summer Solstice pouted: "Don't you think the term 'true love' sounds quite sordid when applied to those two?"

After she finished speaking, disregarding the anger of the merchants and the whispers around her, she stepped onto the red carpet, passed through the floral arch, and proudly departed on this joyous night for all.

Gu Nanting candidly stated: "I am an old acquaintance of her brother"

Her tone was so strange, and she was wearing a black gown. Qi Yu felt a hint of dissatisfaction in her heart. "Are you a friend of Fei Yao? The ceremony is about to begin, and you look like this," she glanced at the unfriendly-looking Xia Zhi and completed her question, "Are you leaving?"

The situation is on the verge of spiraling out of control

"Shut up!" Shang Yu pushed him slightly and stared into Cheng Xiao's eyes, "Are you unwilling to accept it? But he no longer wants you. You keep clinging on like this, don't you think it's pathetic?"

Cheng Xiao walked past her, seemingly about to leave, but then she heard Qi Yu, regaining her composure, say in a tone befitting a host: "Why not stay and witness the ceremony, and convey your congratulations in person? I believe Xiao Yu would not mind having an extra gift prepared for her fiancé's... ex."

Gu Nanting said: "Let's talk about getting married first."

In the next moment, Shang Yu and Qi Yu, realizing what was happening, almost simultaneously lunged towards Cheng Xiao.

The starry night sky complements the beautiful scenery by the river at m.hetushu.com, filled with romantic charm

I am Feiyao's ex-girlfriend. "Cheng Xiao stood under the shade of the tree and retorted, "Shouldn't you take the first step?"

Cheng Xiao's expression was faint: "Once is enough for foolishness, I do not wish to lose face again for a man who is not worth it"

Cheng Xiao seemed to have discerned what he was thinking at that moment: "So, have you guessed the purpose of my appearance here?"

Of course it is important. However, never mind, even Mr. Shang has gone along with her, how could he persuade her otherwise? The agent softened his tone and coaxed gently: "Alright, let's not talk about it anymore, we still have to try on the dress later, being angry won't look good."

Xiao Yuhang could not understand

As soon as the words fell, a cold female voice came through: "Why should I be so noble as to prepare a gift for an ungrateful ex!" The gaze swept over Cheng Xiao's black dress, and the approaching Shang spoke with arrogance: "Are you going to your mother's grave? Why are you dressed so grandly?"

Xiazhi sternly questioned: "Shouldn't a life-and-death friendship be like this?"

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Cheng Xiao looked around at the romantic sea of flowers, but suddenly lost interest

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Cheng Xiao asked: "Is it a warning or an advice?"

The understanding of coffee is: "At such a flourishing moment in one's career, holding an engagement banquet with such fanfare cannot exclude the suspicion of hype."

The moonlight is bright and clear, the fragrance of her attire mingles with the shadows of her hair. She stands gracefully at the corner bar by the riverside, dressed in an elegant black lace gown, her demeanor cool and aloof, holding a glass of red wine in her jade-like white hand, drinking alone.

It was only after her reminder that Xia Zhi noticed there was more than one person standing at the entrance of the outdoor banquet venue at the end of the red carpet, checking the guests' invitations one by one

Cheng Xiao looked at Shang Yu, her gaze sharp as a knife: "This slap is a lesson from my living mother to you"

Cheng Xiao stepped out from behind Gu Nanting, calmly looking at Fei Yao: "I initially intended to create a farce, telling you that I was pregnant with your child, and that I would demand child support from you as a gift for your engagement. But now that I think about it, it is all unnecessary." Her gaze was calm, and her speech was measured: "Your residual warmth has been exhausted here with me as of today. From this moment on, I, Cheng Xiao, and you shall part ways, each living our own lives in joy." With that, Cheng Xiao's gaze confidently fell on Shang Yu's angry face, "I will not be inviting you for that cup of coffee, as a blessing for you both."

Xiao Yuhang was not fooled by his tricks, "You men are really childish"

The business language is indeed quite tired of this topic, "The invitations have already been sent out, are you asking me to have my brother retrieve them now? Moreover, I am not a vase that relies on looks; I rely on my abilities. Is being single really that important?"

The summer solstice feels extremely ironic: "That woman keeps mentioning her fiancé; I thought they were about to celebrate their grand wedding."

The coffee resolutely stated: "As a ferromagnet, I cannot allow you to suffer this injustice"

Xiao Yuhang is still young and does not understand the world of adults: "Are you saying that she will be the most beautiful and glorious on her wedding day?"

Gu Nanting smiled gently: "If I said you were picked up by Aunt Xiao, and I didn't tell you for fear of making you feel inferior, would you still acknowledge me as your brother?"

Cheng Xiao's voice carried a sense of belated regret: "You know Shang Yu."

Nothing is foolproof, especially love. Never belittle yourself for someone who does not love you. When you work hard enough and become excellent enough, you will attain better things, and then look down upon the person who failed to cherish you, thanking them for not marrying you back then

Xiazhi gave him a glance.

Xia Zhi did not understand the implied meaning behind Gu Nanting's words, but she could not afford to ask anything further and hurried to catch up with Cheng Xiao, who had walked ahead: "Have you been bullied by her? Just let it go like this? How can that be?!"

"What are you doing here?" At the summer solstice, my mind was a complete jumble, and it took me a few seconds to regain my composure before I asked Gu Nanting: "How come you are here?"

Summer Solstice scoffed: "So it is said that she lacks the heart in the five elements."

"Who?" Xiao Yuhang looked up at him and said, "The beautiful sister who just spoke to you? She looks really cool in black."

In Gu Nanting's deep, pitch-black eyes, there was an emotion that made her feel it was enough. Cheng Xiao thought he would dissuade her from acting impulsively or remind her not to embarrass the merchant in public. She had even prepared her rebuttal, but instead, she heard him say: "Just don't go too far"

The coffee hesitated for a moment, then ultimately nodded

As the protagonist of the banquet, Shang Yu suddenly appeared before the ceremony began, already drawing attention. Now, she is engaging in a sharp-tongued argument with someone, causing all the guests present to stop and watch.

The summer solstice still had something to say, but was interrupted by the coffee that followed. He said, "Then I'll go handle the USB drive first"

and the illustrated book

Cheng Xiao was surprised: "Is such a great sacrifice really necessary? Be careful, or Dad will find out and break your legs for relying on someone else."

Do not go too far, just enough—it seems like indulgence

The summer solstice strikes the table: "To describe such a despicable couple, 'vile' is merely a euphemism"

"To remember him for a lifetime is too much of an exaggeration. I, Cheng Xiao, am willful, but I have a better memory. " Cheng Xiao tilted her head back and finished the red wine in her hand: "With him, Fei Yao, farewell to the unfamiliar path."

Summer Solstice then followed Cheng Xiao: "Alright, let this be a lesson worth remembering for a lifetime"

Who could have imagined receiving such a straightforward answer? Qi Yu was instantly petrified

Gu Nanting looked into her eyes and said, "You decide for yourself"

Before stepping onto the red carpet, the summer solstice is already brimming with anticipation: "I can't wait for tomorrow's headlines"

Cheng Xiao smiled and said, "It might be true love"

Upon receiving a call from Shang Yi, he learned that Shang Yu was determined to hold this engagement banquet, and he had a premonition that Cheng Xiao might attend. Sure enough, not only did she come, but she also dressed to the nines. However, considering her limited alcohol tolerance, Gu Nanting furrowed his brow slightly

Cheng Xiao unintentionally continued, and when she followed in the summer solstice, she said: "Let's go"

At the summer solstice, unable to hold back, she retorted: "As a destroyer of others' feelings, she certainly wouldn't mind accepting a small token of appreciation. Unfortunately, we do not value such things."

At this moment, the large screen behind the ceremony stage suddenly lit up, revealing to the audience a man in an exquisite suit, a simple white shirt, meticulously styled hair, and a serious and solemn expression. Who else could it be but Fei Yao, the male lead of this engagement banquet?

The coffee, which benefits from both sides, proudly raised its head and said: "It's just about maintaining stable performance"

I, Feiyao, swear to the heavens that I will love Cheng Xiao for a lifetime, regardless of how the years change, I will always regard her with the same affection as at the beginning, as time remains unchanged. Should I break this vow, my future partner must possess the form of an angel, with a beauty akin to...

You have gone too far! Xiao Yuhang is angry: "I am your sister!"

After signing in, the naive Gu Nanting rejected Xiao Yuhang's request to go see the suite and commercial language, leading her to the dining table. "She may not be particularly beautiful or glamorous today, so do not crowd around her; maintain a safe distance."

"The friendship among women is simply incomprehensible." With a calm expression, Coffee took out a golden invitation from the inner pocket of his suit, cleared his throat twice, and bent his arm, signaling Cheng Xiao and Xia Zhi to link arms with him

On a night when the moon is bright and the stars are few, it is a suitable time for marriage. The engagement banquet of Shang Yu and Fei Yao was held as scheduled.

Cheng Xiao and Xia Zhi exchanged a smile at his proud demeanor and simultaneously praised, "Well done."

As if worried that his younger sister might run off and get into trouble, Gu Nanting held her wrist after getting out of the car and said, "Don't forget the promise you made to me"

When it was supposed to be a time of great success, getting engaged seemed to many in the industry like a path to self-destruction. Even Fei Yao expressed his willingness to be the man behind her, yet Shang Yu remained resolute in her decision. Thus, a meticulously planned engagement banquet came to fruition

Mr. Jing pointed his orchid finger and said: "Indeed, Fei Yao really has poor judgment in people. How could he be with her..." Noticing Shang Yu's expression was not good, he did not continue and instead said: "It's a good thing that you and he are in harmony; it's fine to announce your relationship. However, engagement... is it really a good idea?" Seeing Shang Yu's displeasure, he immediately added: "Alright."

Coffee sprayed out with a sip: "Hello, Summer Solstice, you are at least someone who deals with literature, can you not misuse words?"

Rubbing my temples: "I sincerely believe that befriending people in the literary world, especially women in the literary world, carries too much risk"

Cheng Xiao believed: "It is sufficient to hype up by revealing a romantic relationship; there is no need to use a lifelong commitment for show."

Xiao Yuhang also noticed the commotion over here, and the little girl frowned: "What is Sister Shang Yu saying? It's really unpleasant, isn't it?"

Prior to this, Gu Nanting had sent Xiao Yuhang to the other side of the dining table

The first reaction to the summer solstice was to rush forward and engage in battle. However, Gu Nanting preemptively pulled Cheng Xiao behind him to protect her securely, while simultaneously extending his hand to block her, saying, "In such a situation, making a big fuss, Shang Yu, how will your brother handle it?"

Many years later, Gu Nanting still vividly remembers that scene: a girl in black weaving through the crowd, her subtle aura of a killer resembling a barrier, untouchable by ordinary people

Cheng Xiao's eyes were clear: "First, let's deal with the invitation letter."

At this moment, Cheng Xiao appeared within Gu Nanting's line of sight

Gu Nanting sternly warned her: "Stand here and do not move." He then headed straight for Cheng Xiao

Shang Yu was struck and turned his face to the side, even Fei Yao was taken aback, reacting a beat slower.

The coffee has a bad premonition: "What does it mean?"

Gu Nanting was taken aback upon seeing her, and then thought of Shang Yi, smiling as he answered with two words that were off-topic: "Heaven's will"

As the summer solstice approached, with a glint in his eye, he devised a plan: "How about we upgrade our revolutionary friendship?"