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Chapter 246: 246, Reaping the Bitter Fruit
Chapter 246: 246, Reaping the Bitter Fruit
Chapter 246: 246, Reaping the Bitter Fruit
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Approaching Mo Weiyi, she lifted her face to gaze at him, a charming smile on her face.
A look of cunning satisfaction on her face.
“What brings you here so suddenly?” Xiao Yebai spoke, glancing behind her.
“Don’t worry, Rong An is outside.”
Under the dazzling chandelier in the banquet hall, a woman in a red dress suddenly hugged the tall, reserved man. Her voice, soft and girlish, cooed, “Surprised? Unexpected?”
Xiao Yebai:”…”
Meanwhile, Zhang Dechang was asking, “How come Miss Mo is here?”
Qu Yunyao:
How would she know?!
Flying all the way here with her injured leg, she’s so headstrong!
And she just ruined all her plans!
As Qu Yunyao considered what to do next, Xiao Yebai approached with Mo Weiyi.
“Yunyao,” Mo Weiyi looked at her, her surprised look seemed genuine, “So you really are here, I thought it was odd when grandpa mentioned it, what are you doing here?”
Qu Yunyao blinked, quickly responding with a sweet smile, “I came here with my boyfriend, Yiyi, why are you here too?”
“Oh, I was bored at home alone, so I flew over to be with Xiaobai.” Speaking,
Mo Weiyi picked up the glass of red wine that Xiao Yebai had set down, “Xiaobai’s stomach isn’t good, he can’t drink much, Yunyao, I’ll drink a round for him.”
Having said that, she raised her glass and clinked it against Qu Yunyao’s.
Fearing suspicion, Qu Yunyao immediately lifted her glass and took a small sip. But Mo Weiyi asked, “What’s wrong? Are you unhappy to see me? Why are you only drinking a little bit?”
“No, not at all.” Worried that Mo Weiyi might catch a glimpse of something she shouldn’t, Qu Yunyao could only pick up her glass and take another small sip.
Mo Weiyi lifted hers with a smile, “I’ll drink with you. It’s rare that we meet, we must toast properly.”
Qu Yunyao was stunned:”…”
Mo Weiyi took a sip from her raised glass, then tilted her head in curiosity, “Yunyao, what’s wrong?”
With a stiffened face, Qu Yunyao had no choice but to lift her glass again.
Her fingers, however, were trembling slightly.
She had already had two sips, any more and she was sure to get into trouble quickly. But if she didn’t drink, she would easily arouse suspicion from the people present.
What to do?
Perhaps because of her hesitation, the three of them were all already looking her way.
Under everyone’s gaze, Qu Yunyao, finding herself in a difficult situation, finally made up her mind and downed the wine in her glass.
“Bravo!” clapped Zhang Dechang enthusiastically, all the while heaping praises on her, “Miss Qu is truly a heroine among women; she drinks with such gusto! Bottoms up!”
Looking at the empty glass, Mo Weiyi was also satisfied. She quickly raised her glass, intending to drink up, only for it to be snatched away by a clean, handsome hand before it reached her lips.
Xiao Yebai, his voice low and clear, said, “Your foot is injured, don’t drink.”
Qu Yunyao quickly advised, “Yes, Yiyi, your foot still hasn’t fully recovered, it’s better not to drink.”
“…Alright then.” Mo Weiyi obediently set down her glass.
Qu Yunyao relaxed her taut nerves.
Fortunately, Mo Weiyi only had a small sip, so it wouldn’t raise Xiao Yebai’s suspicion.
But she had just downed a full glass, she had to leave here immediately.
“Yiyi, brother-in-law, I want to go back first…”
“Oh yes, Yunyao.” Mo Weiyi suddenly interrupted her, “Where’s your boyfriend? Where is he?”
Qu Yunyao answered casually, “He’s toasting.”
“Is he?” Mo Weiyi looked around, “What does he do for a living?”
Qu Yunyao didn’t expect her to ask so many questions.
She had been so indifferent to her at the Mo Family’s, was she putting on a show for outsiders now?
Moreover, the intoxicating effects of the wine were taking effect quickly. She could already feel a growing heat in her face.
“He makes films.” Qu Yunyao answered briefly, wanting to leave as soon as possible, but who knew…
“Is he a director? That’s impressive!”
“It’s alright,” Qu Yunyao could feel her heartbeat speeding up.
Xu Rui had mentioned that the intoxicating effects of this drug were potent, hence the modest dose. But she was a woman, and she had just drunk an entire glass. Her naturally delicate constitution was hypersensitive, and she was already reacting to it, feeling uncomfortably hot.
Yet, Mo Weiyi kept talking.
“I’ve never met a director in real life before, Yunyao, why don’t you call him over and we can chat together.” Mo Weiyi grew more excited as she spoke, “Oh, I have a good friend who told me she wants to become a talent manager in the entertainment industry, could you introduce your boyfriend to her later?”
“Sure,” Qu Yunyao said as she raised a hand to touch her face.
It felt so hot.
She didn’t need a mirror to know her face was bright red.
She couldn’t stay here any longer; she was afraid she might behave disgracefully!
“Yiyi, brother-in-law,” Qu Yunyao’s voice trembled slightly, “I think I should get going now.”
“Wait a minute,” Mo Weiyi suddenly grabbed her arm, “Yunyao, what’s wrong, your face is so red?”
Startled, Qu Yunyao quickly went along with the claim, “I tend to blush easily when I drink, and I think I drank too much just now.”
“Is that so? Why didn’t you say so earlier?” Mo Weiyi continued to hold her arm, “Why is even your hand so hot?”
Qu Yunyao looked embarrassed, she desperately pulled her hand back, “I feel a bit dizzy. I’m going to leave now..”