After Bankruptcy, the Billionaire Asked Me to Marry Him!
Chapter 308: Heaven is Favoring Her

Chapter 308: Chapter 308: Heaven is Favoring Her

As the competition approaches, jewelry design industry networking cocktail parties are springing up all over the place.

Called "networking," but in truth, it’s just a pre-competition meet-up among peers.

After all, every year, newcomers flood into the competition.

The slightly more renowned designers want to test the waters with the rookies.

The rookies wish to seek advice from their seniors in advance for future use.

Ye Li handed Wan Mingyi an invitation to a cocktail party set to be held tomorrow evening in the banquet hall of the design district.

Seeing the name Ye Li’s Studio on the invitation, Wan Mingyi raised her eyes to look at Ye Li, "You’re not going?"

"You represent us then!"

Ye Li smiled and said, "First, I hate drinking, and second, I hate mingling with people. If I have the time, I’d rather stay at home and watch some TV."

With that, Ye Li smiled mischievously, "Sister Mingyi, you’re representing our entire studio, not just yourself! If someone speaks disrespectfully, hit them hard!"

Knowing Ye Li was referring to Chen Jiayuan, a streak of light flashed across Wan Mingyi’s eyes.

Busy days make time fly faster, from sunset to starlight, and the next day, unlike usual, Wan Mingyi started preparing to leave just after noon.

Looking up, Ye Li was still sketching away, her desk already piled with drafts, as she reworked the competition piece the two of them had finalized before the New Year.

Initially firmly decided, "This is the one!"

But now, post-New Year, fresh ideas and inspirations just kept flowing for the two of them.

Not wanting to disturb her, Wan Mingyi tiptoed out of the studio and headed straight for the beauty salon.

Three years as an accountant, three years as Chen Jiayuan’s personal assistant and nanny, it wasn’t until she met Ye Li that Wan Mingyi understood true happiness.

Love yourself first. When you’re shining brightly yourself, only then will you reap good rewards.

Good friends.

Good love.

Though Ye Li has a boyfriend, during work hours, he doesn’t call or text her excessively, nor does he fuss over sending flowers or milk tea.

Yet, whenever Ye Li pulls out her phone, it’s not long before his call comes through, or he shows up with lunch.

Thinking back to her past self, Wan Mingyi couldn’t help but sigh.

When a woman recklessly sacrifices everything for so-called love, she can be as foolish as can be.

A facial first.

Then makeup and styling.

By the time Wan Mingyi was standing on the roadside, it seemed even heaven was favoring her.

Staring dumbstruck at the car parked before her, Wan Mingyi couldn’t help but suck in a breath of cold air.

She had only slightly splurged more than usual to hail a premium ride, but why on earth was it a Rolls-Royce that pulled up?

She closed the car door as gently as she could, afraid that a single scratch might cost her months of salary.

And when she looked up at the exceedingly handsome chauffeur in the driver’s seat, Wan Mingyi smiled sweetly, "Driver, could you go a little faster? I’m in a rush!"

From the driver’s seat, Luo Changchuan glanced at the rearview mirror for quite a while before nodding, "Alright!"

Vroom!

With an overwhelming thrust-back sensation, the car sped off toward the southern part of the city to the design district.

By the time Wan Mingyi arrived, the cocktail party had just started.

Entering, she was greeted by a lively scene in the banquet hall, glasses clinking and chatter resounding everywhere.

At the center of the hall, Chen Jiayuan, along with several partners from Shiny Studio, was moving effortlessly through the crowd, dominating the space as though it were their stage.

Catch sight of someone walking in from the corner of his eye, Chen Jiayuan instinctively turned his head and froze.

Dressed in a moon-white evening gown, Wan Mingyi’s makeup was flawless, her figure graceful, stunning like a Moon Palace Fairy descending from the moon itself.

Every gesture brimmed with elegance and charm, a stark contrast to the disheveled woman who used to follow him around.

He knew she’d changed, but he never imagined she’d change this much, not even in his dreams.

Seeing her now, resembling a Lady of wealth and prestige.

And recalling the announcement list with her name on it.

"Yiyi..."

Chen Jiayuan spoke loudly, his expression gleaming as he approached her.

Scanning the room, finding no one familiar, a nervousness crept into Wan Mingyi’s chest.

Yet her mind was filled with Ye Li’s words. Remembering she was here representing Ye Li’s Studio, Wan Mingyi took a deep breath and walked toward the cluster of designers, where the newcomers were huddling together.

She had barely taken a few steps before Chen Jiayuan intercepted her.

"Yiyi, I’ve been waiting for you for so long!"

Offering her a glass of champagne, Chen Jiayuan smiled warmly, "Congratulations on finally achieving your dream!"

One, a promising young designer from Shiny Studio.

The other, the most enchanting lady designer in the room.

The two stood face to face—handsome man, beautiful woman.

Around them, people instinctively turned their gazes.

Wan Mingyi curled her lips, "Chen Jiayuan, are you finding it interesting playing the role of a shameless man?"

Chen Jiayuan’s expression stiffened.

Stepping back, Wan Mingyi said, "We’ve broken up, and I’ve made my attitude crystal clear to you—if we ever meet again, you’d better treat me as a stranger. Or is it that your attempt to sabotage our studio failed, so now you’re resorting to worn-out soap opera tropes like playing amnesia? Sorry, your bad memory is your problem, but I refuse to have anything further to do with someone like you."

"Wan Mingyi!"

Whether distant attendees heard or not was uncertain, but those nearby most definitely caught every word.

Infuriated, Chen Jiayuan retorted, "You’re opening your own studio, I’ll applaud your effort, but don’t go slandering me! Just because one studio gave you a name doesn’t mean you can act high and mighty. Ye Li is merely a jewelry design student—The Ye Family has gone bankrupt. Surely, you don’t actually think clinging to Ye Li will make you rise like a phoenix, right?"

"Chen Jiayuan, how can you be so shameless? I warn you—!"

"Sweetheart!"

Before Wan Mingyi could finish her enraged tirade, a magnetic, affectionate voice sounded from behind her.

Instinctively pausing, Wan Mingyi turned back only to see Luo Changchuan strolling toward her leisurely.

"I told you to wait for me—why did you run off?"

The man’s gaze locked on her, as if the endearing "sweetheart" had been meant for her and her alone.

When she was about to turn away, Luo Changchuan had already reached her side, wrapping an arm around her waist.

The man’s palm was warm.

Yet, Wan Mingyi seemed to have been burned.

"You..."

"Shh..."

Cutting her off, Luo Changchuan leaned down, speaking in a tone that resembled a whisper but was audible to those nearby, "I know, isn’t this your clueless and tactless ex? These days, who hasn’t dealt with a few jerks or fools in life, right? Your husband understands!"

One word: sweetheart.

One word: husband.

Not only Wan Mingyi but even Chen Jiayuan’s eyes were bulging in astonishment.

"Wan... Wan Mingyi..."

Whether he was startled by the commanding presence of this unexpected visitor or shocked that Wan Mingyi had found someone new, and such an incredible new partner, he couldn’t finish his sentence.

Feeling the slightest increase in pressure from the hand resting lightly on her waist.

The man’s gaze seemed to say: I’ve served myself on a silver platter—don’t mess it up.

Of course she wouldn’t mess it up!

Drawing a deep breath inward, Wan Mingyi let a dazzling smile bloom, "Let me introduce you..."