Mated at First Sight
Chapter 987 - 656: The Lowered Tone (Part 1)

Chapter 987: Chapter 656: The Lowered Tone (Part 1)

What is the most important thing for a man? Of course, it’s looking up! And now, with the current situation unfolding; could it be that this is the punishment from Heaven for his past betrayal of Little Ye Zi?

If that were truly the case, then he——accepted it.

Bai Xiajun’s smile was bitter.

This was the retribution he deserved. Since Ye Xiwen’s return, each time Bai Xiajun saw her, the regret in his heart deepened even further.

Standing there, he watched from a distance toward Ye Xiwen, observing her laughing so joyfully with the people before her, especially the man standing by her side. Perfectly matched with her, looking at her tenderly, Bai Xiajun felt more bitterness in his heart.

Even if he saw just a profile, Bai Xiajun could still be certain that in that man’s heart and eyes there was only Ye Xiwen, just like... the man he himself once was.

So she had truly found someone who truly loved her, and that person was more outstanding than he was and more... suitable for her.

"So, are you jealous? What a pity, don’t forget, you no longer even have the right to feel jealous," she said, who had been noisy but suddenly realized that Bai Xiajun was so distracted at that moment, completely inattentive to her, and followed his gaze to see Gong Yu and several others with Ye Xiwen nearby, including several men and women she had never seen before.

There was also Nan Minhao, the man who didn’t spare her a glance, who was now smiling so warmly at Gong Yu, the woman who always opposed her.

And her fiancé, who likewise had another woman in his heart and eyes, which only intensified the jealousy and anger in Ye Xirou’s heart, making her forget the fake facade she once displayed.

However, hearing her speak, Bai Xiajun simply gave her a faint look, "I’m not jealous." Why should he be jealous? As long as she was happy, maybe the regret in his heart would lessen somewhat.

Jealousy, haha... that’s the most hurtful thing.

Even without wanting to dwell on it, Ye Xirou’s words still wounded his heart.

Indeed, since the day he betrayed her, he had lost all rights, every single one, and it was too late for regrets.

With a cold snort, she glanced at the group of people not far away, her expression icy. Next moment, however, she suddenly smiled and reached out to take Bai Xiajun’s arm, "As hosts, Xia Jun, shouldn’t we also go over and greet them?" After all, guests should be welcomed, shouldn’t they?

Ye Xirou did not enjoy seeing Ye Xiwen look so likable; it was time to go ’unveil’ her sister’s true face, wasn’t it?

Thinking thus, she disregarded Bai Xiajun’s reluctance, pulling him towards the direction of Mu Lin and the others.

The golden and resplendent hall was buzzing with voices. As the main event had not yet begun, the two family heads hadn’t appeared, probably busy with private dealings somewhere.

With a slight lift of the mouth corners, Mu Lin quietly watched the interactions between the friends before her, occasionally interjecting a remark, stirring them up a bit, not getting too involved in the conversation.

Mu Lin was more suited to be a listener, of course, but if she suddenly threw in a provocative comment that got to you, don’t be surprised, just get used to it; really, just get used to it.

At least the people of Ying Sun were already accustomed to it, and Nan Minhao was also beginning to understand a bit about Mu Lin’s character.

In daily life, Mu Lin was quite easy to get along with.

Seeing the gentle curvature of Ye Xiwen’s lips, everyone felt reassured.

With a malicious gaze mixed with an apologetic one, Mu Lin quietly shifted her eyes from Ye Xiwen and her group, then looked toward the approaching man and woman, her eyebrows lifting slightly.

These two must be the culprits responsible for driving Ye Zi away from their home.

Mu Lin thought, compared to photographs——photographs looked better.

After all, pictures were much more pleasing to the eye than the person in front of her; at least their gaze... pretended to be more innocent; Mu Lin slightly moved her fingers, feeling she was struggling to control herself.

She felt like acting.

After a thought, she decided to wait a bit longer, and incidentally, enjoy the scene unfolding.

As for Bai Xiajun at Ye Xirou’s side, looking at the man before him, Mu Lin had serious doubts about Ye Xiwen’s past taste.

This man clearly seemed indecisive and lacking in responsibility, so Ye Zi used to like this type; tsk tsk tsk... any random person from Ying Sun could outdo him.

People of Ying Sun: Sister-in-law is right!

With a cold and faint smile, she returned her gaze to Ye Xiwen quietly, her slightly lower teasing look causing Ye Xiwen to feel goosebumps all over. Yet when she turned around, Mu Lin had already withdrawn her gaze. Ye Xiwen felt it odd, but in the next moment, she noticed the man and woman gradually approaching.

Uh, her sister and brother-in-law.

With the original uplift of her lips now constrained, her aura turned deep at that moment, her red lips lightly pursed, her figure emanated a cool detachment.

The people around instantly noticed the change in Ye Xiwen, and following her gaze, they understood.

It turned out that two unwelcome individuals had arrived, smiling so awkwardly. They were here to——pick a quarrel.

Not bad, they actually wanted to take a good look.

"Sister," with a hypocritical smile, as everyone’s eyes turned their way, her lips curved slightly, but her eyes flickered with dazzle and jealousy.

Unfortunately, the men around Ye Xiwen were too handsome, entirely beyond comparison with her own fiancé.

Clenching Bai Xiajun’s wrist tighter, her heart was nearly consumed by jealousy.

Since Ye Xiwen’s return, the sense of superiority in Ye Xirou’s heart had gradually faded with Gong Yu’s arrival, and jealousy was slowly eroding her already dark heart.

Why should it be so! She who was almost forced out of the Ye Family should have been desperate, so why did she manage to make so many admirable friends?

Among the people present, Ye Xirou dared to affirm that not one of them could be looked down upon. Compared to them, her own fiancé had nothing on them.

Once again, comparisons were made.

Jing Young Master remarked: Honey, are you bringing down our level here!