Xiao Xiuying scanned through the dresses, checking the fabrics and colors.
Suddenly—
Kate: "Stupid! Hey— isn't this my old classmate?"
Yu Chan turned around.
Yu Chan: "Hi, Kate."
Kate (Yu Chan's old classmate) smirked "What are you doing here?"
Yu Chan: "Just a little shopping."
Kate: "Shopping? Really? (She laughed loudly) Back in school you were a poor girl. Do you honestly think you can afford clothes from this place?"
Before Yu Chan could reply, Xiuying walked back.
Xiao Xiuying: "Don't start again, Kate. You're still the same."
Kate: (Grabs the dress from Xiuying's hand) "Give me that."
Xiao Xiuying: "You—!"
Yu Chan: "Manager!"
The manager rushed over.
Manager: "Yes, Miss Chan."
Yu Chan: "Take this rude girl out of here."
Kate: "You think you can do that to me?"
The manager tried to escort her out.
Kate: "What do you mean?!"
Xiao Xiuying: "Didn't you hear her? This entire mall belongs to Yu Chan. She's the owner."
Kate froze.
Kate: "But she was—"
Xiao Xiuying: "Not just this mall. You know the Yu Group? That's hers too."
With that, Kate was thrown out of the mall.
Xiuying and Yu Chan finished their shopping peacefully.
At Ms. Hui Zhong's House
Zhong Zixin: "Mom, here's the guest list."
He handed her the paper.
Guest List
Mr. Ah Kum
Mr. Li Chu Hua
Mr. Hong Zhang
Mrs. Li Ju
Mrs. Nuwa Hua
Ms. Ting Zhang
Mr. Li Min
Mr. Jawlong Hua
Ms. Li Shu
Mr. Lu Shu Na
Mr. Yan Chan
Mr. Deng Xiaobo
Ms. Lu Taiyang
Ms. Yu Chan
Mr. Deng Min Chi
Ms. Hui Zhong: "Alright. Is everything prepared?"
Zhong Zixin: "Yes, Mom. Everything is set."
Tuesday — At Shine On
Jawlong Hua: "Mom, are you going to the party tonight?"
Mrs. Nuwa Hua: "Yes. Xiuying, is everything ready?"
Xiao Xiuying: "All prepared."
Mrs. Nuwa Hua: "I'm going with your father. Would you like to join us?"
Jawlong Hua: "You go ahead. I'll come later after finishing my work."
Mrs. Nuwa Hua: "Alright, see you there."
Mrs. Nuwa Hua and Xiuying left the office.
A message appeared on Xiuying's phone.
Jawlong Hua: Are you going to the party?
Xiuying: Yes…
Jawlong smiled to himself, feeling unexpectedly happy.
Banquet Hall — Outside
A car stopped at the entrance
Mr. Yan Chan and Guo Xingfu stepped out, holding hands.
Mr. Yan Chan: "Nervous?"
Guo Xingfu: "A little…"
Mr. Yan Chan: "It's fine. I'm here. Let's go in."
They walked inside.
Inside the Main Hall
Decorations glimmered under the lights. All invited guests had arrived.
Zhong Zixin: "Hello, everyone. May I have your attention, please Today is a very special day—Xinling's 23rd birthday Thank you all for coming. Please enjoy the celebration."
The hall filled with chatter, laughter, drinks, and dancing.
Mrs. Li Ju: "How are you, Miss Zhong?"
Ms. Hui Zhong: "I'm well. And you?"
Mrs. Li Ju (Fox Empress Liang in disguise): "Doing well."
They continued talking.
Deng Min Chi took a sip of wine, scanning the room. His eyes suddenly locked onto someone.
Deng Min Chi: "Isn't that… him?"
He began moving toward Yan Chan.
Yu Chan: "Hey—Mi… Min Chi!"
He turned.
Deng Min Chi: "Yes?"
Yu Chan: "You're here too?"
Her cheeks warmed—love at first sight
Deng Min Chi: "Yes. How have you been?" (His voice softened—he looked happy too.)
They began talking.
To be continued.