Shen Yao Yao naturally noticed this scene. Unhappy, she immediately tried to break free from Young Master Ye's grip, but he seized her wrist.
"What do you think you're doing?"
Young Master Ye was no fool. He knew Shen Yao Yao looked down on him, but so what?
She would still obediently be taken by him.
Shen Yao Yao's lips moved, and before she could speak, she felt a sharp pain in her wrist. Young Master Ye slowly released his hand, gave her a warning look, and then went to greet the approaching general manager.
Shen Zhi Zhong and Chen Xiang had also arrived. Fearing her daughter would ruin things, Chen Xiang pulled her aside for some advice.
"You absolutely cannot cause trouble today. So many people are watching. Even if you have to pretend, you must smile. If anyone notices anything amiss, you'll become a laughingstock for everyone!"
Shen Yao Yao dared not imagine such a scene and forced herself to put on a smile.
Chen Xiang added, "This isn't just for your sake, but also for Fu Jing Shu. Only by seeing you living well will he realize you're leaving him and become jealous."
Shen Yao Yao lacked confidence. "Will he?"
Given Fu Jing Shu's fastidiousness, how could he still want her if he knew she had slept with someone else? But Chen Xiang spoke so assuredly, a flicker of hope appeared in her heart.
So, she linked arms with Young Master Ye and stayed by his side throughout, a smile on her face, as beautiful as a celestial being.
Everyone offered compliments, praising how well-matched they were.
Young Master Ye was also very pleased with Shen Yao Yao's performance and acted tenderly towards her. He had no idea that the woman before him, with her peripheral vision and her heart, was thinking of another man.
Shen Qing Qing, holding a wine glass, teased, "Master Fu, your fiancée is getting engaged."
"Ex," he corrected, his brows furrowed.
She readily agreed, "Yes, yes, ex-fiancée. Are you truly not bothered at all? Once this engagement is public, there will be no more possibilities for you two."
Fu Jing Shu didn't even spare Shen Yao Yao a glance from his peripheral vision. Instead, his gaze was fixed on Shen Qing Qing, as if glued to her.
"What does that have to do with me?"
"Tsk, tsk, tsk."
Shen Qing Qing couldn't help but sigh; how heartless!
But she liked it!
As long as Shen Yao Yao was in trouble, she was happy. Feeling cheerful, she even offered Fu Jing Shu a toast. Fu Jing Shu couldn't be bothered to ponder why her mood changed so quickly. He raised his glass and clinked it against hers, showing her considerable respect.
Later, when someone approached Fu Jing Shu to talk, Shen Qing Qing went off to eat small cakes.
If nothing else, the hotel's cakes were truly delicious – fragrant and sweet without being cloying. She could eat three in one go!
"Sister."
Shen Yao Yao's mournful voice sounded from behind her.
Shen Qing Qing rolled her eyes. "I say, why are you like a persistent ghost?"
Shen Yao Yao gritted her teeth. "Who is the one like a ghost? Today is my engagement ceremony, and I recall not inviting you!"
"But I came in."
Speaking of this, Shen Yao Yao gritted her teeth even harder.
If Fu Jing Shu hadn't used an invitation to bring Shen Qing Qing in, she would have been kicked out by security the moment she entered!
She scanned the surroundings, ensuring no one was watching. She tilted her wine glass, letting the red wine spill onto her dress, then let go. With a 'snap', the glass fell to the ground.
Shattered pieces scattered everywhere.
People looked over at the sound, seeing Shen Yao Yao dabbing at the red wine stain on her dress, her eyes slightly red, and speaking aggrievedly, "Sister, do you hate me so much that you must make me embarrass myself on the most important day of my life?"
The white dress, pure and flawless, was now conspicuously stained with red wine.
Shen Qing Qing was somewhat speechless. "Shen Yao Yao, can't you even check your props when you're putting on a show?"
Shen Yao Yao accused her word by word, "I don't know what you're talking about. How can you say I'm acting when you've just doused me in red wine?"
"I haven't had any red wine since I came in," Shen Qing Qing said, raising the champagne glass she held from the table, which was already half empty.
"This is what I was drinking. If I wanted to splash you, I would have used this, not gone out of my way to get red wine."
Shen Yao Yao froze.
She had been blinded by jealousy and hadn't noticed she wasn't drinking red wine.
Shen Qing Qing suddenly smiled at her. Amidst her pale face and the condemning stares of the crowd, she splashed the champagne in her hand onto Shen Yao Yao's face!
Instantly, Shen Yao Yao's makeup was ruined, and her hair was disheveled.
"See? If I want to splash you, I do it openly," Shen Qing Qing laughed freely. She didn't need to pretend and wasn't afraid of people's strange looks.
However, this move was so bold and dashing that the crowd, far from thinking her malicious, actually found her incredibly cool!
Shen Yao Yao was furious. Without even wiping the champagne from her face, she turned to find Young Master Ye to complain and act spoiled. This engagement banquet was a slap in her face, and thus a slap in Young Master Ye's face.
He naturally wouldn't let it go lightly and took Shen Yao Yao to cause trouble.
"Shen Qing Qing, is it? You splashed my fiancée in the face with champagne. Do you not have the Ye family in your eyes? Are you deliberately trying to ruin this engagement banquet?"
The crowd sighed. Young Master Ye was known for his ruthless methods, and Shen Qing Qing... was in for trouble.
Unless... Fu Jing Shu was willing to step in for her.
Fu Jing Shu seemed to sense something. He looked up and saw many people surrounding Shen Qing Qing. Frowning slightly, he strode over.
"What are you doing?"
Young Master Ye's angry expression softened somewhat upon hearing the voice. "Master Fu, your companion has bullied my fiancée. You must give me an explanation."
Shen Yao Yao covered her face, crying pitifully.
Fu Jing Shu's sharp gaze swept over the crowd, quickly piecing together the situation. With a hint of impatience, he said, "So what if she did? What do you want?"
Young Master Ye faltered. "She..."
"Or perhaps, you want her to splash you back?" He took a step forward, towering over Young Master Ye and making his intention to protect Shen Qing Qing unmistakable.
Young Master Ye was indeed arrogant, but splashing Master Fu... he wouldn't dare.
He turned ashen with anger but dared not make another move. He was also a man who knew when to bend. Soon, he managed a smile.
"Since Master Fu has said so, it would be petty of me to pursue it further."
Fu Jing Shu adjusted his cuffs. "My people cannot be touched by others."
This was a warning.
Young Master Ye forced a smile. "Of course, who would dare disobey Master Fu's words."
Shen Yao Yao was still unwilling, but Young Master Ye pulled her away.
Fu Jing Shu turned back to Shen Qing Qing. "I looked away for a moment, and you've already gotten into trouble."
Although he said it like that, there was no hint of impatience in his tone.
Shen Qing Qing spread her hands helplessly. "It's not me causing trouble; trouble finds me."
Just then, a woman rushed in through the entrance. She was dressed plainly, her hair disheveled, looking frantic. Holding a photograph, she asked everyone she encountered.
"Have you seen my daughter?"
"Oh my, who are you?"
"You're so dirty, don't come near me!"
"Go away, where did this mental patient come from? Isn't anyone taking care of her?"