The Counterattack of a Wealthy Family's Substitute

The hangover and the previous night's indulgence prevented Yao Yingxi from opening her eyes until almost 10:30 the next morning.

The bedroom curtains were only half drawn, and sunlight streamed in through the undrawn half of the window, filling the room with warmth.

Yao Yingxi's job interview yesterday didn't go well. Too much has happened lately, and she knows that if she continues working in sales, she'll never truly change her life. But not working and returning to school isn't an option either.

Staring blankly at the ceiling, the bedroom door was suddenly pushed open.

Yao Yingxi came to her senses as Xi Yuanchen walked in, dressed casually.

"Awake?" Xi Yuanchen's gaze fell on Yao Yingxi, and he walked to the bedside and stood there.

Yao Yingxi blushed slightly as she looked at Xi Yuanchen. Ever since she moved to the apartment, she seemed to always wake up later than Xi Yuanchen.

She gave an embarrassed "hmm," and seeing that Xi Yuanchen didn't seem inclined to let her get dressed, Yao Yingxi simply threw off the covers and got out of bed to go to the bathroom.

She was still wearing the shirt that Xi Yuanchen had casually given her afterward, her two fair and slender legs exposed, which made Xi Yuanchen's calm and unwavering eyes darken.

Yao Yingxi noticed this and slammed the door shut behind her as she entered the bedroom.

Xi Yuanchen looked at the closed bathroom door, a smile spreading across his deep eyes.

Yao Yingxi took a shower and slowly finished her skincare routine before walking out of the bathroom.

Xi Yuanchen was no longer in the bedroom. Yao Yingxi breathed a sigh of relief and changed into a dress.

As I left the bedroom, I saw Xi Yuanchen in the kitchen with his back to Yao Yingxi, seemingly setting out the dishes.

Yao Yingxi was surprised. After the initial surprise, she quickly went over and took the bowl and chopsticks from Xi Yuanchen's hands: "Mr. Xi, I can do it."

Xi Yuanchen hummed in agreement and stood aside watching her.

After silently finishing her meal at a moderate time, Yao Yingxi tidied up and came out, while Xi Yuanchen was still sitting in the living room.

Xi Yuanchen is very busy. Although he spends a lot of time in his apartment, he usually works in his study. Today is the first time he has ever done this.

Yao Yingxi thought to herself, then cut a plate of fruit and walked over: "President Xi, I cut some fruit, would you like some?"

Xi Yuanchen glanced at her, and Yao Yingxi looked at him for a while before realizing what was happening. She quickly handed him a piece of apple.

Yao Yingxi sat next to Xi Yuanchen for a while, when Xi Yuanchen suddenly asked, "Xu Xinya is getting engaged today. Would you like to go?"

For a long while, Yao Yingxi didn't react.

Xi Yuanchen looked at her and said "Hmm?" before Yao Yingxi came back to her senses.

Why would Xu Xinya suddenly get engaged? Doesn't she like Xi Yuanchen?

Yao Yingxi had many doubts, but she quickly smiled and nodded: "Okay, Mr. Xi, wait for me while I go change my clothes."

After saying that, Yao Yingxi stood up and walked towards the bedroom.

Xu Xinya is getting engaged? Suddenly she's getting engaged?

Yao Yingxi stood in front of the wardrobe, smiled as she looked at the whole row of the latest dresses of the season, and reached out to pick up a dress.

The reason Xu Xinya suddenly wanted to get engaged was simply that the Xu family wanted to build connections. Xu Hengyuan was afraid that Xi Yuanchen would do something to Hengyuan Group, so he traded away his most beloved daughter.

Her revenge has only just begun, is Xu Hengyuan already so afraid?

Yao Yingxi changed into a dress and put on a delicate makeup before leaving the bedroom.

Xi Yuanchen also came out of the study after changing his clothes. He wore a dark blue striped suit, which made him look even more imposing and trustworthy. Wearing glasses added a touch of refinement to his handsome face. Seeing her, a smile appeared on his face.

Yao Yingxi smiled at him, walked up to him, took his arm, and the two went out.

The driver was already waiting downstairs. When he saw Xi Yuanchen and Yao Yingxi, he went up and opened the car door for them.

Xi Yuanchen and Yao Yingxi got into the car, and the car slowly started moving.

Yao Yingxi turned her head to look at Xi Yuanchen. Xi Yuanchen noticed and opened his eyes, which had been feigning sleep. His indifferent voice rang out: "What's wrong?"

Although she knew in her heart that Xu Xinya's sudden engagement must be because Xu Hengyuan was wary of Xi Yuanchen, Yao Yingxi still couldn't help but ask, "Mr. Xi, Xu Xinya..."

"Don't you already know the answer?" Before Yao Yingxi could finish speaking, Xi Yuanchen interrupted her.

He looked at her with an expression in his eyes that was reassuring enough to put her at ease.

Yao Yingxi smiled and said to him, "Thank you."

Xi Yuanchen didn't respond to her words and continued to close his eyes, pretending to sleep.

He stopped talking, so Yao Yingxi stopped saying anything as well. She turned to look out the car window, thinking about how she could make herself happier later.

An hour later, the car slowly came to a stop in front of the villa.

Xi Yuanchen got out of the car and stood beside it waiting for Yao Yingxi. Yao Yingxi was looking at the villa in front of her when the driver called her, and she came back to her senses and immediately got out of the car.

"I'm curious where this is?" Xi Yuanchen grabbed her hand and led her into the villa with the help of a servant.

Yao Yingxi wore a pure white dress with an irregular hem and eight-centimeter-high silver-gray heels. Her hair was styled in a bun, giving her a neat and beautiful look. Standing next to Xi Yuanchen, she seemed more like the protagonist than the main character of the day.

"Curious." Yao Yingxi took Xi Yuanchen's arm and followed her step by step.

"This is the Xiang family home, which is also the home of Xu Xinya's fiancé."

Yao Yingxi paused for a moment, and Xi Yuanchen stopped as well. He continued, "Xu Xinya's marriage was arranged at the last minute, so today is just the two families having a meal together."

The servant in front stopped, and Yao Yingxi smiled and nodded: "Understood."

Xi Yuanchen was invited by Xu Hengyuan because Xu Xinyue was getting engaged, and Yao Yingxi, as her older sister, needed to attend.

Xu Hengyuan knew that bringing Yao Yingxi to such an occasion was somewhat risky, but he needed to show the Xiang family that his Xu family had a close relationship with Xi Yuanchen.

When Yao Yingxi and Xi Yuanchen arrived, the parents of the Xu and Xiang families were exchanging pleasantries, while Xu Xinya sat with the adults, wearing a polite smile.

She had clearly dressed up today, wearing an apricot-colored strapless dress and long, wavy hair, which made her already sweet face look even sweeter.

As Yao Yingxi entered, her gaze fell upon her, and her gaze also fell upon Yao Yingxi.

In an instant, Xu Xinya's gentle and harmless eyes turned into a poisoned sword.

Yao Yingxi looked at her and gave her a meaningful smile.

When the Xu and Xiang families saw Xi Yuanchen arrive, they quickly stood up to greet him: "Mr. Xi, Ms. Yao, you've arrived! Welcome, welcome! Please come in and have a seat."

Xi Yuanchen smiled faintly and said, "You're too kind." He then turned to look at Yao Yingxi, and slowly spoke while holding her fingers: "Today is a happy occasion for the Xu and Xiang families. Miss Xu, would you like to offer your blessings on your engagement?"