Fortunately, not long after, when Ouyang Mingqi and Xia Ruolin came downstairs, they seemed to be on good terms.
Xia Ruolin didn't lose her temper either. Instead, she was holding Ouyang Mingqi's arm.
Seeing this, Xue Zhiqing was relieved.
"Come on down. Hurry up and come for dinner. You've been cooped up in the room all day. Only Mingqi has the ability to coax you down so quickly."
Seeing their good relationship, Xue Zhiqing let out a huge sigh of relief.
Xia Ruolin had to marry Ouyang Mingqi.
Two days later, the engagement banquet was held in the largest five - star hotel in the capital.
The guests at the banquet came in an endless stream. Many people said words of congratulations to Xia Ruolin, but in fact, their eyes were scanning around to see if Xia Weilan and Mo Beichen had come.
That's right. As early as a day ago, Xue Zhiqing had spread the news that Mo Beichen had been invited to the engagement ceremony.
Although many people were suspicious in their hearts, they still came. After all, if the two families got on well, they would surely be happy to curry favor with the Xia family.
"Why hasn't General Manager Mo come yet?" another guest asked Xue Zhiqing politely.
"Hehe, he'll surely come a bit later." Xue Zhiqing replied immediately.
However, all the people were eagerly waiting for the arrival of Mo Beichen and Xia Weilan. Who really wanted to bless Xia Ruolin?
"What's all this? Xia Weilan is just too much. Since she's coming, why is she still late?" Xia Ruolin's face looked extremely ugly.
Did it mean that the engagement banquet couldn't start if Xia Weilan didn't come?
Ouyang Mingqi wasn't angry at all. It seemed that whether Xia Weilan and Mo Beichen came or not had nothing to do with him. He just stood beside Xia Ruolin and smiled silently.
But when there was an uproar in the crowd, Ouyang Mingqi still instinctively trembled. He looked towards the entrance and widened his eyes.
At the entrance, a noble woman in a purple evening dress was holding the arm of a man like a king as they walked in together.
They were the late - arriving Mo Beichen and Xia Weilan.
"General Manager Mo, Miss Xia!" Those who were already seated stood up one after another and surrounded Xia Weilan and the man.
If someone didn't know, they might think that it was Xia Weilan who was getting engaged today.
This situation was really embarrassing.
Xia Ruolin never expected that Xia Mei would invite Xia Weilan, and that Xia Weilan would really come.
Xia Ruolin's expression was first one of shock, and then one of anger.
She thought that Xia Weilan was deliberately coming to cause trouble, actually wearing couple - style dresses with Mo Beichen.
Xue Zhiqing and Second Master Xia immediately greeted them with smiles: "You're finally here. Come on, come and take your seats."
"Humph, what's so great!" Xia Ruolin's cold words made the whole banquet hall fall silent.
Xia Weilan was about to sit down. Hearing this, she stopped in her tracks and looked at Xia Ruolin: "What did you say?"
Xia Ruolin sneered: "Coming late and still acting so high - and - mighty. This is my engagement banquet."
Everyone looked at Xia Ruolin awkwardly. It was indeed her engagement banquet, but more than half of the people present were here because of Mo Beichen and Xia Weilan. General Manager Mo was giving Xia Ruolin face by coming, yet she still dared to say such things.
Everyone gasped.
Mo Beichen frowned, making the people present even more afraid to speak. He suddenly stood up, pulled Xia Weilan over and said, "Since Weilan is unhappy, I have no reason to stay here. Let's go."
With that, Mo Beichen left with a cold face, taking Xia Weilan with him. He had brought Xia Weilan here today not to be insulted, so he naturally couldn't bear it.
"Don't go!" Xue Zhiqing immediately stepped forward. "This girl is just being naive. Beichen, don't be angry. Ruolin, apologize quickly!"
If Mo Beichen left like this, the stock of the Xia Group would surely go through another turmoil tomorrow.
Xia Ruolin was pushed by Xia Mei. Gritting her teeth, she had no choice but to say, "Weilan, I said the wrong thing just now. Please sit down quickly."
"That's right. A family should be harmonious." Xia Mei also looked at Xia Weilan.
Xia Weilan raised her eyebrows and then sat down with Mo Beichen.
Immediately, someone came forward and flattered Xia Weilan and Mo Beichen: "General Manager Mo and Miss Xia are really a perfect match."
"Yes, they're so affectionate. General Manager Mo is really good to Miss Xia."
Xia Ruolin felt as if she had been slapped in the face. Why should people flatter Xia Weilan at her engagement banquet?
Ouyang Mingqi seemed calm on the surface. Suddenly, he said to the crowd gathered together, "Thank you all for coming today. Please take your seats."
Only then did the crowd slowly disperse.
At this time, Ouyang Mingqi led Xia Ruolin onto the stage, and the spotlights shone on them.
On the huge screen were the wedding photos of Xia Ruolin and Ouyang Mingqi.
"I met Ruolin two years ago. At that time, she was still too young, so I could only silently pay attention to her. Later, I finally had a chance to see her again at a party. I took the opportunity to talk to her. Unexpectedly, now my dream has finally come true. We're finally getting engaged. From getting to know each other to falling in love, all the way we've walked has been full of wonderful memories."
Ouyang Mingqi held Xia Ruolin's hand and made a passionate confession, which won rounds of applause.
Xia Ruolin was in a daze for a moment. If she didn't know that all this was made up, she would almost have been touched by Ouyang Mingqi's perfect performance.
How could this man be so shrewd? His speech was impeccable.
After this impassioned speech, the engagement banquet officially began.
Ouyang Mingqi went from table to table to greet people. His manners were very proper, and Xia Ruolin also felt a bit more face.
But when Ouyang Mingqi came to Xia Weilan's table, the glint in his eyes was still caught by Xia Ruolin.
"Weilan, nice to see you again. You always give people a different feeling every time I see you." Ouyang Mingqi complimented.
"Hehe, brother - in - law, you always surprise me too." Xia Weilan retorted sarcastically. It was really something to make a sordid relationship sound so touching.
The two complimented each other. Others might not notice, but the people involved knew exactly what was going on.
Ouyang Mingqi smiled and toasted Mo Beichen.
Mo Beichen drank it all in one gulp and said nothing more.
And Liu Yinyin, who was standing beside Xia Ruolin, had a glint in her eyes.
She also saw Ouyang Mingqi's admiration for Xia Weilan.
Liu Yinyin secretly pulled Xia Ruolin aside and said to her, "Why are you so stupid? Don't you see Ouyang Mingqi's special feelings for Xia Weilan? Xia Weilan even smiled at your husband. She's openly seducing him right in front of you. How can you still be so calm?"
Hearing this, Xia Ruolin indeed saw that although Ouyang Mingqi had walked away, his eyes still fell on Xia Weilan from time to time. She was so angry that she gasped heavily: "I've long known that Xia Weilan is not an easy person. I really underestimated her!"
Xia Weilan ate a few mouthfuls simply and then felt Xia Ruolin's resentful glare.
Xia Weilan pretended not to see it. She put down her chopsticks and said,
"I'm full. Let's go. It's really stuffy here."