From an abandoned girl to a wealthy lady

Chapter 9 Banquet Scene: Glorious Coronation

Mo Han whispered something in her ear, but Wen Nuan didn't hear it clearly. She only felt his warm breath brushing past her ear, bringing a tingling sensation.

My heartbeat unconsciously quickened a few beats.

Pushing open the heavy door, the light from the crystal chandelier poured down, illuminating the entire banquet hall, as well as the warm and exquisite makeup and dresses.

Clinking glasses, looking at the elegant ladies in fine clothes, I took a deep breath of warmth and tried to make myself look more calm and confident.

However, she still felt countless inquiring gazes on her, like a scanner, which made her feel a little uncomfortable.

Especially Miss Su's jealous eyes that almost pierced her made her feel uneasy.

This feeling is really a bit like attending a large-scale public execution.

Miss Su twisted her slender waist, stepped on high heels, and walked over like a proud peacock with a hypocritical smile on her face.

"Oh, isn't this Wen Nuan? I didn't expect you to really come. This dress... is quite fitting. Where did you rent it?" She deliberately emphasized the word "rent", and several socialites around her also covered their mouths and chuckled.

Wen Nuan chuckled softly, her eyes calmly scanning Miss Su and her sisters. Her tone was neither humble nor arrogant, "Miss Su's dress is indeed dazzling, but the makeup seems a bit too much, making it look a bit... tacky." She paused deliberately, then asked with a hint of concern, "Have you not been getting enough rest lately? The dark circles under your eyes have fallen to your chin."

A few suppressed sneers were heard around, and Miss Su's face turned pale and blue, as colorful as a palette.

She didn't expect that the once timid Wen Nuan would become so sharp-tongued now.

The other socialites also looked at each other, not daring to mock him anymore.

Wen Nuan elegantly raised the champagne in her hand, took a sip, and swept her eyes calmly over the crowd. She opened her red lips and said, "Everyone, the champagne tonight is good, please feel free to enjoy it." Her generous and natural attitude made the people around her look at her with admiration.

At this moment, a big hand tightly held her...hand.

Wen Nuan was slightly startled and turned around to see Mo Han standing beside her, with a hint of smile in his deep eyes.

He held her arm tightly, and his warm body temperature was transferred to her, dispelling the coldness around them and gradually calming her originally nervous heart.

"Nervous?" Mo Han whispered in her ear, his voice low and magnetic.

Wen Nuan shook her head gently, "Not bad."

"Don't worry, I'm here." Mo Han smiled gently, his eyes full of pampering.

From time to time, he whispered a few words of praise and encouragement in her ear, such as "You are so beautiful tonight" and "Ignore them, you are the best", as if he was cheering Wen Nuan up, and as if he was declaring his sovereignty. Hearing this, Wen Nuan's heart was fluttering and her sweetness index was off the charts.

The banquet officially began, and some elders who had previously been dissatisfied with Wen Nuan's background deliberately asked some sharp questions in an attempt to embarrass her.

For example, "I heard that you used to...", "What contributions have you made to the family business?", etc.

Wen Nuan handled the issues with ease. She cleverly answered these questions and even combined her own experience to put forward some suggestions that would be beneficial to the development of the family. This made the elders who had originally been prejudiced against her nod their heads and look at her with admiration.

For a time, Wen Nuan's status in the family was greatly improved, and those socialites who had originally disdained her also began to take the initiative to approach her and talk to her, their words full of flattery and envy.

Miss Su stood in the corner, looking at the warmth of being treated like a star, she was so angry that her teeth were itching, but she could do nothing about it.

Mo Han looked at Wen Nuan, who was moving freely among the crowd, and a hint of admiration flashed in his eyes.

He raised his glass, walked to Wen Nuan, gently touched her glass, and whispered, "Well done, my little fox."

She smiled back warmly, her eyes flickering and full of life.

She took a sip of champagne and was about to speak when she suddenly felt Mo Han holding her hand, tightening slightly...

Mo Han clenched the warm hand, and a current-like warmth instantly spread throughout his body.

His deep eyes locked onto her, and the corners of his lips curled up in an enchanting arc.

"Everyone," he said in a clear and powerful voice, instantly attracting the attention of the entire audience, "Today, I want to announce something important to you."

The banquet hall, which was originally filled with whispers, suddenly fell silent, and everyone's eyes were focused on Mo Han and Wen Nuan.

Miss Su clenched the champagne glass in her hand so nervously that her nails almost dug into her flesh.

Mo Han gently put his arm around Wen Nuan's waist and brought her into his arms. He looked into her eyes lovingly and said softly, "I love Wen Nuan very much. From the moment we met, I knew she was an indispensable part of my life. Our contract is invalid from today because..." He paused, his voice even softer, "I love her, and I want to be with her truly for the rest of my life."

The warm eyes instantly became moist, and crystal tears slid down the fair cheeks.

She didn't expect that Mo Han would confess to her in such an occasion, in front of so many people.

This sudden happiness made her a little overwhelmed, and she could only snuggle tightly in Mo Han's arms, feeling his warm embrace.

The whole audience burst into warm applause, mixed with blessings and exclamations.

Those who were originally waiting to see the heartwarming joke were now smiling awkwardly and applauding and blessing against their will.

Miss Su's face turned pale, and she could no longer hold the champagne glass in her hand. It fell to the ground with a "bang", and the shattering sound was particularly harsh in the noisy banquet hall.

Mo Han gently wiped the tears from the corners of Wen Nuan's eyes, lowered his head and whispered in her ear: "Silly girl, why are you crying? This is just the beginning..." There was a subtle depth in his tone, which caused a ripple in Wen Nuan's heart.

Wen Nuan burst into laughter and gently punched Mo Han's chest, "Hate it, you scared me!"

Mo Han hugged her tightly and placed a gentle kiss on her forehead.

Just as everyone was immersed in this romantic atmosphere, the door of the banquet hall was suddenly pushed open, and a sharp voice broke this harmonious scene: "Mo Han, you can't be with her!"

The sharp sound cut through the festive atmosphere of the banquet hall, and everyone's eyes were focused on the door.

A middle-aged woman dressed elegantly but with an angry face stood there, pointing at Wen Nuan, trembling all over, as if she was going to rush up and tear her apart at the next second.

"Mo Han, you can't be with her! She's not worthy of you!"

This sudden change made Wen Nuan a little confused. She subconsciously looked at Mo Han, but found that his face darkened and a hint of displeasure flashed in his eyes.

It seems that this person has bad intentions.

The onlookers became excited instantly and pricked up their ears, afraid of missing any exciting details.

There's something good to watch!

Mo Han hugged Wen Nuan's hand tightly, gave her a comforting look, and then turned to look at the person who came, with a cold tone: "Mom, this is my private matter, I hope you don't interfere."

"Private matter? What kind of woman you marry is a big deal for the Mo family! This woman has an unknown origin and a low status. She is not worthy of being the young lady of the Mo family!" Mrs. Mo scolded angrily, her eyes full of contempt.

Wen Nuan took a deep breath and tried to maintain her composure.

Although she had anticipated this, she still felt a little pressure when she faced the Mo family's difficulties.

She quietly squeezed Mo Han's hand, signaling him to be patient.

Mo Han held her hand with his backhand, interlocked their fingers, and gave her silent support.

"Mom," Mo Han's voice remained calm, yet carried an undeniable firmness. "I've decided. Wen Nuan is my future wife. I don't care about her status or family background. I like her as a person."

"You..." Madam Mo was so angry that her face turned blue, and her finger trembled as she pointed at Wen Nuan. "You've been bewitched by her! This woman must have used some tricks to make you so stubborn!"

"Mom, that's enough!" Mo Han's tone became more serious. "If you're here to bless us today, we welcome you. If not..." He paused, his eyes sharp, "Then please leave."

Mrs. Mo obviously didn't expect Mo Han to be so determined. She stood there in a daze, not knowing how to react for a moment.

The guests around also began to whisper, and some even showed expressions of gloating.

At this moment, Wen Nuan gently pulled Mo Han's sleeve and whispered in his ear, "Mo Han, let me speak."

Mo Han looked at Wen Nuan, his eyes full of worry and questions.

Wen Nuan gave him a reassuring smile, then turned to face Madam Mo, her tone calm and firm: "Aunt, I know you have many misunderstandings about me, but I can assure you that I am sincere to Mo Han. As for my identity and family background, I will use my efforts to prove that I am worthy of him."

As soon as Wen Nuan finished speaking, applause broke out in the banquet hall.

Many people were moved by her words and looked at her with admiration.

Mrs. Mo's face became even uglier. She didn't expect that this seemingly weak woman would be so courageous.

"Okay, very good!" Mrs. Mo said gritting her teeth, "I hope you can do what you say in the future!" After that, she turned and left the banquet hall, her back looking a little lonely.

The storm subsided just like that. Wen Nuan and Mo Han smiled at each other, their eyes full of tacit understanding and determination.

"Are you tired?" Mo Han asked gently.

Wen Nuan shook her head. "I'm not tired, it's just..." She paused and looked towards the entrance of the banquet hall. "Tomorrow, I have to report to the company."