Chapter 5 : The Banquet
Chapter 5: The Banquet
The following evening, at a five-star hotel.
Elites from all walks of life gathered, all for the sake of witnessing this “special” engagement banquet.
“Hey! Have you heard? The Wang family’s eldest daughter is getting engaged to the Lin family’s eldest daughter. What a pity—two beauties gone just like that.”
“Yeah, both of them are not only beautiful but kind-hearted too. All those admirers must be heartbroken.”
“Huh? Didn’t Miss Wang have some insignificant boyfriend? Why is it a girlfriend now?”
“Oh, you didn’t hear? That guy cheated and dumped Miss Wang. Then Miss Lin comforted her when she was at her lowest—that’s how they became such a perfect couple.”
As soon as the blond man said this, the surrounding young masters and social elites sneered in disdain. They hadn’t expected that man to be so disgusting—and that Miss Wang would be so pitiful.
Soon, the news spread throughout the entire banquet like bees scattering from a broken hive.
Hearing the endless waves of insults, the blond man smiled in satisfaction.
Romantic music began to play. Wang Xinyue and the Lin family’s eldest daughter, Lin Yuqing, walked onto the stage hand in hand, intimately close.
The crowd gazed at them with envy, gently swirling their wine glasses as they waited for their declaration.
Seeing the anticipation on the faces of the gathered elites, Wang Xinyue felt immensely proud. Using Shen Yi’an as a shield had indeed been the right choice—she could be with the person she loved, avoid conflicts with other powerful families, and maintain her perfect public image.
As for how ruined Shen Yi’an’s reputation had become—who cares?
After all, he had been nothing more than a bootlicker, willingly fawning over her~
With that thought, Wang Xinyue delivered a deeply emotional declaration of love, along with the lies she had long prepared.
Some in the audience were so moved that they began to cry.
“This Shen Yi’an is truly despicable! Cheating people’s feelings and money!”
“Wuuu! Their love is so touching! Shen Yi’an deserves to die!”
“Which school and major is Shen Yi’an from? I’ll get someone to crush him!”
Seeing all the hostility directed at Shen Yi’an, Wang Xinyue rejoiced inwardly. Putting on the act of a pure and innocent white lotus, she said tearfully, “Everyone, please don’t blame Shen Yi’an. He has his own difficulties. Although I was hurt, being able to be with Yuqing already makes me very happy!”
Wang Xinyue embraced Lin Yuqing, who affectionately patted her head.
Seeing this scene, the crowd below was deeply moved!
Everyone felt that Wang Xinyue was truly kind—no wonder she possessed such sincere love!
“Alright, we won’t disturb everyone’s enjoyment any longer. Eat well, drink well!”
As her words fell, the crowd burst into cheers.
But before anyone could begin enjoying themselves—
The closed doors slowly opened. The crowd grew puzzled—who would be so ill-mannered as to arrive halfway through the event?
Yet when they saw the tall, dark-skinned woman standing guard by the door, their hearts trembled.
Outside, a tall and well-proportioned woman slowly approached. Her beauty was stunning—just a touch of lipstick made her outshine Wang Xinyue and Lin Yuqing, even in their full makeup, by tenfold.
And she… was Ye Yuyou.
Dressed in a black evening gown, stepping forward in high heels, her long legs carried her elegantly along the path that the crowd hurriedly made for her.
Everyone was astonished. The Wang family actually had such influence—to invite Ye Yuyou, the eldest daughter of one of Yandu’s four great families, in person.
Compared to Wang Xinyue, who was adored by many, Ye Yuyou was the kind of beauty people could only long for—but never dare to pursue.
Her looks were cold and breathtaking, and her methods were equally chilling. Anyone who displeased her—no matter who they were—would either vanish without a trace, become crippled, or end up as a beggar on the streets.
“Why are you all staring at me? Go on,” Ye Yuyou said coolly as she casually took a seat in the VIP chair.
Hearing this, no matter how reluctant they were, the crowd quickly averted their gazes.
After all, that dark-skinned woman was carrying a long blade.
If they kept indulging in her beauty, they might lose their lives.
“Miss Ye, thank you for gracing us with your presence!”
“Yes! We never expected to have the honor of you attending my daughter’s engagement banquet! We are truly flattered!”
Wang Xinyue’s father and Lin Yuqing’s father hurried forward excitedly, speaking with utmost respect.
As for Wang Xinyue, who had her spotlight stolen—even though she was inwardly displeased, she still eagerly pulled Lin Yuqing along to curry favor.
After all, the power of the Ye family was not something ordinary prestigious families like theirs could contend with.
“Miss Ye, it’s an honor to meet you!” Wang Xinyue poured champagne into a wine glass and bowed respectfully.
Ye Yuyou remained silent, giving a faint smile—cold and chilling.
She slowly stood up, holding her glass and gently swirling it.
“I came here to announce something.”
As her words fell, the already quiet hall grew even more oppressive. Clearly, everyone was eager to hear what she had to say.
Ye Yuyou looked toward Wang Xinyue. The pressure of her gaze made Wang Xinyue’s delicate body tremble; she didn’t dare meet her eyes.
Suddenly, the large screen—which had been meant to play sweet moments between Wang Xinyue and Lin Yuqing—lit up ahead of schedule.
But the content changed.
A rainy night appeared on screen. The protagonist was still Wang Xinyue—but now, it revealed her ugly side.
“Shen Yi’an, stop flattering yourself. You’re nothing more than a puppet I used to block those filthy rich brats. Did you really think I’d like you? To me, you’re even more disgusting than those simping men.”
Seeing the scene on the screen, Wang Xinyue instantly froze like a statue.
The guests present were all furious—they had been played like fools!
Everyone turned to look at the source of the rumor.
The blond-haired man, now under everyone’s gaze, gave an awkward smile and scratched his head. “No choice—Miss Wang bribed me. I apologize to all of you… and to Shen Yi’an, wherever he is.”
As his words fell, a crisp slap echoed through the hall.
“Xinyue! How dare you lie to your own father! I thought you two had broken up peacefully!” Elder Wang roared in fury.
He wasn’t truly angry—he was just putting on a show for Ye Yuyou.
“Dad, calm down! I know I was wrong!” Wang Xinyue covered her reddened cheek and spoke pitifully.
She hadn’t expected that Shen Yi’an had actually recorded everything with a hidden camera—how despicable!
“Dad, please calm down. Forgive Xinyue,” Lin Yuqing stepped forward to plead for Wang Xinyue.
Seeing this, Elder Wang let out a sigh. The main issue now wasn’t this—it was who had released the video. Could it really be that insignificant Shen Yi’an? Or… could it have been Miss Ye?!
“Old Master Wang, your daughter’s video is already trending number one. She’s quite famous now~” a man remarked with a hint of mockery.
He despised women like Wang Xinyue the most—those who pretended to be pure and innocent.
“What!?” Upon hearing this, Wang Xinyue was instantly filled with rage. “Dad! This must have something to do with Shen Yi’an!”
“And what if it does?” Elder Wang glared at her, signaling her to stop.
This matter could only be dealt with privately—bringing it into the open would only invite gossip.
Just as Elder Wang was about to have someone cut off the video on the big screen, the scene suddenly changed, revealing something unspeakable.
“You wouldn’t want the truth about framing Shen Yi’an to be exposed, right? As long as you spend a few days with me afterward, I’ll agree not to leak it.”
The blond man rested his hand on Wang Xinyue’s shoulder, his smile lecherous—and to everyone’s shock, Wang Xinyue actually agreed.
Seeing this, Wang Xinyue rushed forward to unplug the power, then explained in panic, “We didn’t do anything else! He forced me!”
At the time, she had only agreed because she planned to go back on her word and later accuse the blond man of harassment.
But no one else knew her thoughts. They all clicked their tongues in disdain. They had thought Wang Xinyue was noble and hard to pursue—who would have expected her to be just…
The crowd began searching the venue for the blond man from the video, trying to catch him and get answers, but he had already vanished without a trace.
“Wang Xinyue! You’re really that desperate!” Lin Yuqing slapped Wang Xinyue before storming off in anger.
Wang Xinyue tried to chase after her, but Elder Wang shouted and stopped her.
“You’d better explain everything clearly! Give us an explanation—and give the Lin family one too!”
Though Elder Wang appeared furious, he was already calculating in his heart. With so many children, this was the time to sacrifice one to protect the whole and preserve the family’s image.
“Hmph! What explanation is there? You’ve humiliated my daughter—there will be no more dealings between our families!” the head of the Lin family declared before leaving angrily with his family.
“Uncle—” Just as Wang Xinyue was about to explain, a splash of champagne poured down over her head.
She was about to look up and lash out, but upon seeing that the culprit was Ye Yuyou, she immediately swallowed her anger.
Ye Yuyou set down the empty glass and spoke slowly, “From now on, anyone who dares to have business dealings with the Wang family will end up just like this expensive champagne—worthless, wiped out completely.”
After saying this, under the fearful gazes of the crowd, Ye Yuyou left the venue as if nothing had happened.
The dark-skinned woman following behind her turned back, casting a cold glance, and slowly made a throat-slitting gesture.
That single motion sent chills through every guest present.
Soon after, without even a word of farewell, the banquet hall gradually emptied out.
Translator's ramblings:-
Omgggg finallyyyyy a dark skinned FL!!!
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