After Bankruptcy, the Billionaire Asked Me to Marry Him!
Chapter 258: How complicated!

Chapter 258: Chapter 258: How complicated!

On her 18th birthday, Ye Li had never been this nervous.

But because of what Fu Yanci had said, Ye Li felt like there was nothing to fear.

Even if she were to fall flat on her face while wearing high heels, who would dare to laugh?

With this thought, Ye Li suddenly relaxed.

Men glanced at Ye Li and then at Fu Yanci, their looks conveying mutual understanding.

Indeed, even heroes struggle to resist the allure of a beautiful woman, and Uncle Fu was no exception.

The women felt even more complicated.

The rare flower that grew on the towering cliff was untouchable to everyone, let alone pluckable.

But one day, that flower was indeed plucked.

And the one who plucked it was none other than Ye Li, whom they once envied, then ridiculed when she fell on hard times.

The feelings were indescribably complex!

Envious.

Curious.

Unbelievable.

Feeling everyone’s eyes in the banquet hall, Ye Li remained unconcerned and openly composed.

Not wanting to mingle with unfamiliar faces, Ye Li turned to Ming Hui, "Go ahead with your duties, I’ll check out the dining table."

"This..."

Ming Hui glanced back at Fu Yanci who was at the center of the crowd, smiled, and nodded, "Alright. If you need anything, just come and find me."

"Okay."

Ye Li nodded.

At the corner buffet table, laden with various drinks and desserts, Ye Li looked around and directly picked up a small cake.

Leaning against the floor-to-ceiling window, she enjoyed the cake while relishing the night view, feeling content.

Nearby, in the ladies’ area, Ming Hui felt utterly distressed.

"Mrs. Zhou, I heard the engagement was called off by Ye Li? Mr. Ye has passed away, but Mrs. Ye is still around, didn’t she give you an explanation? After all, the families have been close for so many years, and just because a young lady says it’s off, it’s off?"

"Exactly... All these years, you treated her as your daughter-in-law, and now, she’s suddenly climbed up to Uncle Fu. It must feel terrible to have a daughter-in-law turn into a sister-in-law, right?"

"Did they get their marriage certificate? Uncle Fu seems to treat her quite well; didn’t he mention when they are planning the wedding?"

At her birthday party, all these ladies kept mentioning Ye Li.

As if this was the official announcement party of Ye Li becoming Mrs. Fu.

Already filled with frustration, yet these people had to rub salt in the wound, asking her if her son Zhou Hecchen had wronged Ye Li in some way, forcing her to detest him and detest the Zhou family.

How was she supposed to respond to that?

To agree would mean admitting He Chen had said or done something wrong.

To deny it?

Fu Yanci was right there.

Ming Hui wouldn’t dare to offend Fu Yanci, even if it meant offending the entire Imperial Capital’s rich families.

"Be it a daughter-in-law or a sister-in-law, it’s fated that we become one family."

Gritting her teeth and swallowing the blood, Ming Hui smiled and said, "Even if she were a stranger, I’d have to cherish her. Didn’t you hear what Yanci just told me? If even a single hair is missing, he’ll hold me accountable."

Mentioning Fu Yanci, the faces of the prestigious ladies tightened.

Caught up in gossip, they had forgotten that Ye Li was no longer the young Miss of the Ye Family but Mrs. Fu.

Remembering their earlier probing, everyone subconsciously looked towards Fu Yanci standing at the center of the banquet hall, their faces embarrassed as they dropped the topic.

They talked about the upcoming Spring Festival.

Discussed the international fashion shows in Paris and Milan in February and March.

They chatted about which fashion designer had unveiled a new collection and what price it would fetch.

The atmosphere in the banquet hall gradually became harmonious.

When Zhou Hecchen entered, he immediately noticed Ye Li by the floor-to-ceiling window, looking enchanting in a red gown like a beautiful demon.

The Michelin-starred chef’s strawberry mousse seemed tasty; she took a small sip, gazed out at the night scene, and savored it while her eyes curved in apparent delight.

Following the contours of her nearly bare back, his gaze lingered on her side profile.

His eyes slightly narrowed, Zhou Hecchen walked directly towards the window.