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Wang Ruozhi didn't say much about Jiang Yang's cryptic remarks. Yu Qingcheng sat next to him and secretly glanced at Chi Ruiche, who had a cold expression on his face.

"President Chi, a toast to you." Yu Qingcheng used all her charm; with so many people watching, she couldn't let him off easily.

Chi Ruiche didn't even look up as he clinked glasses with her. Yu Qingcheng felt somewhat awkward about Chi Ruiche's attitude.

Yu Yuanhou walked to the center of the stage, holding the microphone, with his standard smile: "Distinguished guests, dear friends and relatives, good evening. Thank you all for taking time out of your busy schedules to attend my father's 90th birthday celebration. Please allow me, as the son of the Yu family, to extend my sincerest blessings on behalf of all the younger generation: 'Dad, may you enjoy boundless happiness and longevity.'"

The emcee then said, "Let's raise a glass together and wish the birthday person a happy birthday."

The audience erupted in enthusiastic applause, and many stood up to raise their glasses and say "Happy Birthday."

"Let us all drink longevity wine and enjoy a joyful feast together. Thank you." The emcee took the microphone from Yu Yuanhou and officially began tonight's banquet.

As fireworks lit up the sky outside, food carts filed in, and waiters in uniform placed meticulously prepared dishes on each table.

Yu Yuanhou returned to the main table and first toasted his father, as his second uncle was unwell and unable to attend. All of his second uncle's children were present, and everyone wore happy smiles.

Yu Qingcheng saw that Chi Ruiche was ignoring her completely, and a hint of displeasure appeared on her beautiful face.

"Qianfeng, when are you going to bring Miss Yu home?" Guo Anyue asked, looking at the inseparable young couple, her tone tinged with a hint of urging them to get married.

"As long as Shuli agrees, I'm ready anytime." Guo Qianfeng chuckled and scratched his head. He was always law-abiding and knew how to survive in the Guo family.

"Silly boy, only Miss Yu doesn't look down on you." Guo Anyue raised her head slightly. These two people were like her, their marriages arranged by their families. Fortunately, she met a good man.

"Yes, we're looking forward to attending the wedding banquet," Lü Haoyi said with a smile.

Yu Qingcheng changed the subject, saying, "My sister's heart has long since flown to the Guo family."

"You're all teasing me. Sister, you are too." Yu Shuli was pretty, though her skin wasn't fair. She wore a black strapless dress with a pink hem, and the back was tied up, revealing her alluring curves. Although she didn't have Yu Qingcheng's beauty, it still made her look radiant.

"So, sister, when are you going to bring your brother-in-law home?" Yu Shuli's question was clearly directed at Chi Ruiche.

"I didn't..." Yu Qingcheng knew exactly what Yu Shuli meant, and feigned a blush, feigning a coquettish tone, "What if people misunderstand?"

"Still misunderstanding? Everyone in Xijing knows you and President Chi have a close relationship." Yu Shuli bluntly stated that she had asked her to arrange things today so that she could use this person to spread some rumors.

"Shuli, you..." Yu Qingcheng always liked to use other people's words to highlight her own nobility, but this time she hesitated to speak.

“I’m not making this up,” Yu Shuli continued.

Chi Ruiche watched coldly, his indifferent expression as if none of this concerned him.

Seeing that Chi Ruiche remained silent, Yu Shuli wondered if this meant he had tacitly agreed. She steeled herself and became bolder, thinking that if Yu Qingcheng became Mrs. Chi in the future, she couldn't forget her help: "Sister, it's Grandpa's birthday today, let's go toast him together."

"Okay." Yu Qingcheng picked up her glass, stood up, but tripped over her long dress. She instinctively grabbed Chi Ruiche's collar, trying to find a foothold, and ended up falling directly into his arms. The red wine in her hand spilled onto her dress, and Chi Ruiche's cuffs were also soaked.

"Is your sister alright?" Yu Shuli's voice rose, and the people sitting next to her also looked over.

To others, Yu Qingcheng fell into Chi Ruiche's arms, and the boy's right hand seemed to be around Yu Qingcheng's waist, the distance between the two was so close that it was somewhat ambiguous.

Yu Qingcheng hurriedly stood up and said softly, "I'm sorry."

Chi Ruiche's tone was calm, cold and devoid of any warmth: "It's nothing."

The young lady from before pouted, "It's over, she got him." To them, this was a form of intimacy. Their whispers were flirting.

Yu Shuli walked over and said, "Sister, your clothes and President Chi's clothes have also been spilled with red wine. Go to the dressing room and change."

"Okay." Yu Qingcheng's chest was stained with wine. She had prepared a spare dress in advance, otherwise her ladylike image would be compromised.

"President Chi, let's handle this quickly as well." Guo Qianfeng also came over. Jiang Yang and the others watched everything that had just happened with calm indifference. The two Yu sisters were already an open secret.

"Okay." Chi Ruiche left with them, and Jiang Yang picked up a piece of fish and gave it to Wang Ruozhi.

"Aren't you going to go and see?" Wang Ruozhi watched Jiang Yang leisurely swirling his wine glass. When Yu Qingcheng collapsed just now, it was somewhat affected; it was intentional.

"What's wrong with Xiao Che, a grown man? He can't possibly be taken advantage of." Jiang Yang didn't take it seriously. Besides, if Chi Ruiche were really that easy to fool, would he still be Chi Ruiche?

Chi Ruiche watched them enter the changing room, then opened the door and quickly left. He walked to the smoking area, stood by the window, and the evening breeze ruffled the smoke he had lit. Was Jiang Yi asleep at this hour? Had she been drinking or taking medication today?

After finishing his cigarette, he returned to the hall, but Yu Qingcheng and the others had not yet arrived.

"Don't worry, sis. As soon as Chi Ruiche enters the changing room, he'll be taken down. You can go in then." Yu Shuli helped her change her clothes and then gave her these instructions.

"Shuli, isn't this a bit inappropriate? What if we get caught?" Yu Qingcheng watched as Yu Shuli used the same tricks she had used on Guo Qianfeng on Chi Ruiche.

Yu Shuli smiled brightly: "This trick is foolproof. Look at that silly boy from the Guo family, isn't he devoted to me?" If Guo Qianfeng weren't so easy to control, why would she have fallen for him? He's average-looking and was born to a mistress; how could he be worthy of her?

“But…” Yu Qingcheng changed into an off-the-shoulder satin caramel-colored dress. The strapless design revealed her charming collarbone and shoulders, while the pleated waist and slightly flared skirt added just the right amount of sexiness.

"Sister, you are the most beautiful woman in Xijing. Every man who sees you is captivated by you. Even if Chi Ruiche pretends to be indifferent, his true nature is hard to change, and he will definitely fall at your feet." Yu Shuli hinted to her again and again.

"I'm worried, what if Chi Ruiche finds out?"

"Don't worry, you weren't involved in this whole thing." Yu Shuli reassured her, and only then did Yu Qingcheng get up and leave the dressing room, satisfied with these words.

Yu Qingcheng walked to the room opposite hers and knocked on the door. "Mr. Chi, are you there?"

There was no response from the room. Yu Qingcheng knocked again: "President Chi." Still no answer. She took out the room key she had prepared in advance and carefully opened the door. The room was empty, except for a suit hanging on a hanger.

Yu Qingcheng left in confusion, even though she cursed Yu Shuli a thousand times in her heart. Her plan was to not even keep an eye on anyone, while putting on an innocent face on the surface.