After Bankruptcy, the Billionaire Asked Me to Marry Him!
Chapter 427: Messy Statements

Chapter 427: Chapter 427: Messy Statements

"Fu Yanci, I’ve arrived..."

The voice was lively, as if she had instantly turned back into the vibrant and cheerful Ye Li. The girl laughed and switched the camera to show him the room’s layout and the view of the river from the floor-to-ceiling windows.

When she switched back, she playfully pouted and said, "Thank you, hubby!"

As if the person avoiding him before leaving wasn’t her.

"The competition is the day after tomorrow, right? When will you be back?"

Fu Yanci said in a low voice, "I’ll have Xiang Yang book the tickets for you."

Ye Li had a strange feeling in her heart.

It felt as if he was in a hurry for her to come home so that they could have a face-to-face showdown.

"I’m... I’m not sure yet..."

Ye Li studied Fu Yanci’s facial features and said, "The competition is the day after tomorrow, and the awards ceremony is on Friday. After the organizer’s celebration banquet, I might have to interact with some colleagues from the Mo Du Jewelry Association. You don’t need to worry, someone will be in charge of booking the tickets by then."

"Let me know when it’s confirmed!"

Fu Yanci said seriously, "I’ve already explained everything clearly to Xiao Bao’s classmates’ mothers. There won’t be any more misunderstandings in the future, rest assured."

???

What did you explain to them?

Although those preventive and cautious things were indeed advised by the mothers.

But Fu Yanci had no interaction with the moms, he hadn’t even added them on WeChat. Could it be through the dads?

Doesn’t that mean everyone knows she overreacted?

"You, you... Fu Yanci, what did you say? How did you put it?"

On the screen, the girl was almost in a hurry, her voice stuttering, "Who told you to say something? Now everyone will think Mrs. Fu is a petty and narrow-minded woman. Fu Yanci, you... you’d drive me crazy!"

Beep.

Beep beep.

The video was abruptly disconnected.

Although he didn’t know what made her sad earlier at noon.

But this grumpy look, this was her true nature.

Fu Yanci’s expression softened a bit.

As for what made her upset...

There’s always tomorrow.

He would eventually figure it out!

Glancing at his unresponsive phone, Fu Yanci shook his head with a chuckle and continued working.

Ye Li’s fingers flew over the keyboard, busy sending a WeChat message.

[Dear, did my Uncle Fu say some nonsense somewhere?]

[??? Dear, how did you associate Uncle Fu with nonsense? Among the Imperial Capital’s rich family, only you could! Picture.jpg]

The screenshot from Mommy Lan Qi showed a new WeChat group.

[Spartan Warrior Support Association]

Ye Li: ...

[Fu Yanci: @everyone, my Ah Li is on a business trip to Mo Du for the next few days, so please don’t disturb her during outside activities. Regarding any matters about Fu Muzhi, I, his uncle, will take full responsibility. Feel free to contact me if needed. Also, Mu Zhi’s mother is unrelated to the Fu Family; apart from Fu Muzhi, she has no connection with us. Please disregard her actions. If she speaks ill of my Ah Li anywhere I can’t see, dear ladies, don’t give face to Fu Muzhi, just take her down! I’m thanking all you beautiful and kind souls in advance! Gratitude.jpg]

As they say, without comparison, there’s no hurt.

Every sentence started with "my Ah Li."

And then the phrase "take her down."

After Fu Yanci’s speech, the group was flooded with "Noted" from the moms.

Mommy Lan Qi even joked, tagging Daddy Lan Qi, telling him to learn a thing or two from Uncle Fu.

The atmosphere in the group was indescribably harmonious.

Ye Li felt both sour and sweet, with a hint of bitterness.

There was nothing in the world, only those who worried themselves!

If she wasn’t bothered by hassles and had taken out her laptop from her suitcase, none of this would have happened, right?

Even better, if she used Fu Yanci’s computer and thoroughly deleted the design files afterward?

Delete it she did, but curiosity killed the cat as she snooped through what he had recently deleted.

Then, her sharp eyes caught sight of that photo.

Really... creating her own troubles!

The doorbell chimed, bringing Ye Li back from her thoughts. She went to open the door, and there was Wan Mingyi, already dressed in a pretty gown, inviting her to go shopping.

Mo Du is famous as a fashion capital.

In the malls, on the streets, even the elderly with grey hair maintained a modern flair.

A group of girls from the Imperial City couldn’t possibly show up looking drab and disgrace their city, right?

The group excitedly called each other, stepping out of the hotel, each one a fashionable and beautiful urban lady.

Shopping.

Clubbing.

Sleeping in until noon the next day.

As the morning sun rose once more from the riverside, a new day officially began.

At 10 AM in the Mo Du Art Museum, the opening ceremony of the 9th "Shaoguang" Jewelry Design Competition commenced.

Diamonds are renowned both domestically and abroad.

However, domestically, more and more people have started to favor gold, jadeite, and various gemstones.

With the advent of Hua Country’s features like kung fu and porcelain stepping out into the world, Hua style has become a distinctive trend.

The jewelry industry hence birthed the "Shaoguang" national style jewelry design competition.

Onstage, the host began introducing the origins of "Shaoguang" and the achievements of jewelry designers who excelled in the competition over the years.

Below the stage, jewelry designers from all over the country discreetly assessed who might be their biggest competitor based on the studios listed on the brochure.

Everyone’s gaze was drawn to Ye Li’s Studio’s name.

Ye Li’s Studio had five participants registered.

Yet, among those five, there was no Ye Li.

Knowing that Ye Li wouldn’t be competing in this "Shaoguang," some secretly lamented, while others secretly rejoiced.

Dai Qingzhou was a mix of both.

It’s said that the one who knows you best isn’t your friend but your enemy.

Dai Qingzhou told herself she knew Ye Li inside out.

So, Ye Li not participating in "Shaoguang" must be because national style isn’t her forte, and she excels at playing to her strengths and avoiding her weaknesses, hence choosing to abstain.

"Actually, I’d rather she participates in the competition!"

Dai Qingzhou turned to Lydia and said, "We have seven designers coming this time. If any of them beat Ye Li, it would show that our Dane deserves to shine in Radiant. It’s just... unfortunate luck is all."

Yet, Ye Li just refuses to participate.

All seven designers were present, including Lydia.

Dai Qingzhou softly said, "Everyone, keep up your spirits! Except for Wan Mingyi, the rest are just like a troupe cobbled together, and at Dane, they’re not even counted as junior designers if not for Ye Li treating them like treasures. So, don’t mind them, just keep an eye on your target designer."

Though it’s a design competition, relying on inspiration and creativity.

Every competition, Dane has its strategies too.

Besides those unheard-of newbie designers, the rest are known or have been encountered one way or another.

Knowing their design style, Dane makes appropriate allocations, ensuring each designer focuses on their target, and finding ways to outdo their rivals in the final round of free design is a competition direction.

Ye Li isn’t participating.

Xie Chenlu had left this industry for five years, long out of touch with the ever-changing trends.

As for the others, it’s said they weren’t even in jewelry design before, just gathered for numbers.

In the vast Ye Li’s Studio, only Wan Mingyi seemed notable and worthy of serious attention.

Morning opened with the ceremony.

Afternoon, the competition officially began.

Judges gradually took their seats.

The host began speaking, and the audience was in uproar.