Fang Minghui was trembling with anger, looking at Song Baoyi with disbelief in her eyes.
Just now, she was still holding onto the thought that this had nothing to do with Song Baoyi.
After all.
Based on her understanding of Song Baoyi, Song Baoyi would absolutely not do such a thing. Perhaps, all of this was her parents' decision.
But now.
The truth was right in front of her.
The corners of Song Baoyi's lips slightly curled up. Before Fang Minghui could react, she continued, "Moreover, marriage between a man and a woman has always emphasized matching social status. Don't you think that with Third Young Master Yu's reputation, he is particularly well-matched with my eldest sister?"
Every sentence Song Baoyi spoke was laced with venom, every word aimed at the heart, implying between the lines that Yu Tingzhi, this good-for-nothing, was not worthy of her, especially the last sentence, which was full of provocation.
She was the number one talented woman in Jiang City, possessing both beauty and intelligence.
What was Yu Tingzhi?
Fang Minghui swallowed all her anger, raised her head to look at Song Baoyi, and said, word by word, "Miss Song, thirty years east of the river, thirty years west of the river. Since our Tingzhi could become famous in Jiang City thirteen years ago, he will definitely rise again in thirteen years! The him you look down on today will be someone you can't reach in the future!"
Unreachable?
Just based on a good-for-nothing?
It was truly the greatest joke in the world.
Song Baoyi straightened her body, no longer deliberately lowering her voice, and continued, "Auntie Yu, then I'll wait for Third Young Master Yu to rise again. I hope that day won't come too late."
Fang Minghui squeezed her fingers, trying her best to control her emotions.
Song Baoyi picked up a glass of red wine from the buffet table, "I wish Mr. Yu and my eldest sister a happy marriage until old age. And I also wish you to see Third Young Master Yu rise again before your hundredth year."
Speaking of this, she paused, then continued, "I'm looking forward to it."
After speaking, Song Baoyi finished the wine in her goblet in one gulp, then, without looking at Fang Minghui's expression, she turned and left.
Fang Minghui watched Song Baoyi's back, her breathing rising and falling, her eyes darkened, and she almost fainted. Fortunately, she grabbed the chair behind her in time.
She never dreamed that the good daughter-in-law candidate in her eyes would have two faces.
"Mom, what's wrong?" Yang Zixuan walked to Fang Minghui's side.
"It's nothing." Fang Minghui withdrew her gaze.
Yang Zixuan supported Fang Minghui's arm and continued, "Mom, this Song family is really too much! Don't be angry, if not for Song Baoyi, you still have us!"
If the person engaged to Yu Tingzhi today was really Song Baoyi, it would be a fatal blow to her and Yu Tingye.
After all, with Song Baoyi's talent, once she married Yu Tingzhi, the position of the head of the Yu family would definitely fall on her.
But now it was different.
Now, Yu Tingzhi's fiancée was just a country bumpkin, and this posed no threat to them.
Now, all she had to do was to coax Fang Minghui well.
Fang Minghui pressed her temples, "My head hurts, let me have some peace and quiet."
Yang Zixuan continued, "Let me help you go outside for a walk."
Fang Minghui didn't refuse. After coming outside and feeling the night breeze, she felt much more awake.
**
Three hours later.
The engagement banquet ended.
Song Hua changed into casual clothes and walked out of the hotel.
A white T-shirt and denim hot pants, with a pair of white canvas shoes on her feet, her legs were long and straight, with a perfect shape comparable to a model on the runway.
Her long black hair was scattered behind her head, a crystal hairpin clipped to the left side of her ear, sparkling in the night. A gentle breeze blew, and her silk-like hair rippled in messy arcs in the air, not only not looking disheveled but instead presenting a kind of messy beauty.
It was clearly a very simple outfit, without makeup, yet it was stunning and made it hard to look away.
Just as Song Hua reached the roadside, preparing to ride her bicycle back, a car stopped beside her.
The car window lowered, revealing a face with sharp features.
"Miss Song."
The man's thin lips parted slightly, his voice seemingly carrying magic, low and magnetic, a very pleasant tone.
Song Hua smiled slightly, "Mr. Yu."
"Get in the car, I'll take you back."
Before Song Hua could say a word of refusal, Yu Tingzhi continued, "It's too late, it's not safe for a girl to be outside."
After speaking, Yu Tingzhi got out of the car, opened the car door for Song Hua, and shielded the top of the door with his hand.
This scene made Wang Dengfeng in the driver's seat directly dumbfounded.
Damn it!
Were his eyes playing tricks on him?
"Th-Third Brother?" Wang Dengfeng called out.
"Hmm?"
Wang Dengfeng swallowed, "N-nothing."
He just wanted to confirm if this person was Yu Tingzhi.
Then, Wang Dengfeng pinched his thigh again with his hand.
Hiss!
It really hurt.
So...
It wasn't an illusion?
So, the gentle and refined man who personally opened the car door for Song Hua and shielded the roof with his hand was really Yu Tingzhi?
The Yu Tingzhi he knew never cared for the fairer sex.
He remembered once at a cocktail party.
He saw a few big men saying rude things to Song Baoyi, and he asked Yu Tingzhi if he wanted to step forward to help, after all, Song Baoyi was his fiancée no matter what.
The Yu Tingzhi at that time:
"Don't meddle in other people's business."
Another time, he accidentally ran into Song Baoyi outside. It was raining heavily at the time, and he offered to give Song Baoyi an umbrella.
Yu Tingzhi:
"Don't meddle in other people's business."
But now... was this still the man who told him not to meddle in other people's business?
Soon.
Song Hua got into the car.
Wang Dengfeng glanced through the rearview mirror.
This glance made him slightly stunned.
How did he feel like he had seen this girl somewhere before?
"What are you staring blankly at?" Just then, a low voice suddenly sounded in the air.
"Ah?" Wang Dengfeng reacted instantly.
Yu Tingzhi coughed lightly, "Drive."
"Oh, okay." Wang Dengfeng immediately started the engine.
The car was very quiet.
Song Hua sat beside Yu Tingzhi, not feeling awkward at all, occasionally looking out the window.
Ever since she got into the car, Yu Tingzhi's nostrils had been filled with a faint fragrance.
Like bamboo and orchid.
It wasn't the smell of artificially blended chemical perfume, but a very natural and pure scent, especially pleasant.
Were all girls this fragrant?
The temperature inside the car gradually rose.
It seemed a little hot.
Yu Tingzhi swallowed, habitually reaching into his pocket for a cigarette. Just as his fingers touched the cigarette and lighter, he stopped.
He turned his eyes to look at the person beside him.
From his angle, he could just see her profile.
They were sitting very close.
Close enough to see the number of her eyelashes, thick like small fans, fluttering gently.
Her skin was very fair, almost without visible pores, like a piece of top-quality mutton-fat jade.
Mr. Xianting, who had always been decisive and never considered other people's feelings, had concerns for the first time.
In the end, he still didn't take out the cigarette from his pocket.
Fifteen minutes later.
The car stopped in front of the Song family's gate.
Song Hua pushed the door open and got out of the car, "Mr. Yu, I'll go back first. Drive safely."
"Okay."
Watching Song Hua walk into the Song family's gate, Yu Tingzhi slowly spoke, "Let's go back too."
As soon as the car started, Yu Tingzhi said, "Stop."
Just one word, but Wang Dengfeng quickly stopped the car.
"What's wrong, Third Brother?"
Yu Tingzhi bent down and picked up the crystal hairpin that had fallen in the car, "Wait for me."
After speaking, he pushed the door open and got out of the car.
Zhou Lei stood on the balcony and saw a figure walking towards them.
Although the night was deep, it still couldn't hide the man's extraordinary aura.
He exuded an unstoppable air of dominance as he walked.
Who was this?
When did their family get to know such a big shot?
Just then, Zhou Lei suddenly saw the man's face clearly, and a layer of disgust quickly replaced the surprise in her eyes.
She thought he was a big shot, but she had misjudged him.
Zhou Lei's face was full of anger.
What was this good-for-nothing Yu Tingzhi doing here?
He must be here to find Song Baoyi.
He was really too shameless.
Zhou Lei frowned and turned to go downstairs.
"Mom."
Song Baoyi appeared behind Zhou Lei at some point.
Zhou Lei turned her head, "Baoyi, don't worry about this, I'll go talk to that good-for-nothing and make things clear."
"Mom, the one who tied the knot should untie it. Let me go."
Since Yu Tingzhi had come looking for her, she had to personally step forward and make things clear, so that Yu Tingzhi would give up. Otherwise, Yu Tingzhi would never recognize his place.
Zhou Lei was a little worried that Song Baoyi would be缠上 by Yu Tingzhi.
Song Baoyi smiled and said, "Mom, I know what I'm doing."
"Remember to call me if anything happens."
"Okay." Song Baoyi nodded and turned to go downstairs.
After Song Baoyi went downstairs, she stood at the door, blocking Yu Tingzhi outside, trying her best to suppress the anger in her heart, "Mr. Yu, please stay put."
Speaking of this, she paused and looked up at Yu Tingzhi.
"You are already my sister's fiancé now. Please be aware of appearances and don't do anything that could cause misunderstandings again. Also, I hope you can understand the difference between us is like mud and the bright moon, there's never a possibility."