After swapping bodies, I became a domineering CEO in a melodramatic novel.

"I don't have time to waste on your performance. Who would be interested in a woman who has lost her ability?" Ji Momo looked at her contemptuously, a mocking smile playing at the corner of her eyes, which ignited a spark of anger in Yu Yuetong's heart.

"As long as I stand here, tonight is my stage!" she declared defiantly, her voice firm. She turned around, striving to maintain her proud demeanor.

Ji Momo remained silent, seemingly waiting for something. Her gaze passed over Yu Yuetong and settled on the now gloomy Qin Reng. A slight smile played on her lips, clearly indicating she was secretly calculating something. The atmosphere instantly became so heavy it was almost suffocating. The surrounding guests were like spectators watching a spectacle, the atmosphere a mixture of unease and anticipation.

Just as Yu Yuetong was preparing to focus all her attention on the upcoming performance, the first unsettling signal light suddenly rang in her ears—a well-dressed young man walked in uninvited, a faint smile on his face, yet exuding a strange sense of mystery.

"Excuse me, may I interrupt for a moment?" He walked in leisurely, his demeanor a stark contrast to the arrogance he displayed earlier, causing everyone present to pause in surprise for a moment.

"I came here to take someone with me."

The grand banquet was about to begin amidst dazzling lights and magnificent decorations, but Yu Yuetong's heart was in turmoil. She could feel the strange gazes, like knives piercing her heart, suffocating and unbearable. However, when she clearly felt a pair of eyes staring intently at her, she happened to see Ji Momo's exquisitely beautiful face, and the anger in her heart was instantly ignited.

"Do you really think I'd be threatened by your sarcastic remark?" Yu Yuetong couldn't help but retort, her tone cold and sharp, her bright eyes staring directly at Ji Momo as if she wanted to burn her heart to ashes.

"Hey, can you not take this so seriously? It's too dramatic." Ji Momo shook her head with a smile, giving her a provocative look, as if to say, "You're not worth my time."

"I just want to live my own wonderful life, it's none of your business." Yu Yuetong was secretly conflicted. If she could have another chance, she would definitely make those ridiculous family members understand that she was still the respectable Miss Yu! She impatiently raised her chin at the onlookers, wanting to tell them that she was still here!

"What a pity, your relationship with that young master has been completely exposed!" Ji Momo's voice was high-pitched and shrill. When she questioned everyone, every word she said was like a spear cutting through the air, piercing straight into Yu Yuetong's heart.

"Today I'll expose your true colors." Yu Yuetong couldn't stand it any longer and was about to respond when she was surprised to be looked up habitually, meeting Qin Reng's deep eyes. She immediately stopped, a warm feeling rising in her heart.

At this moment, a hint of anger flickered in Qin Reng's eyes, his mysterious gaze, like the night sky, fixed intently on her. This emotion was as fleeting as summer fireworks, yet impossible to ignore. He walked closer, causing Yu Yuetong to tremble slightly.

"Young Master, don't you intend to respond on behalf of your bride?" Yu Yuetong's voice was low, yet full of provocation, a hint of hesitation, but mostly eagerness.

Qin Reng's lips twitched slightly as he replied, "She's right, marriage isn't a performance. I'm sorry for subjecting you to those pointless comments." His displeasure was undeniable, yet it warmed Yu Yuetong's heart. Anger was pointless; it only brought them closer together.

Another awkward silence filled the air, as if the delicate balance between friendship and love was being tested. Yu Yuetong secretly breathed a sigh of relief, then joked, "Wasn't this performance a bit too much? I'm exhausted!"

Before he could finish speaking, Qin Reng smiled and said softly, "Even so, I still don't want to be looked down upon by others." His words were concise and to the point, and a warmth like that of a little sun shone from his very core.

"What, does Young Master Qin understand me so well?" Yu Yuetong looked up, trying to see through the expression on his face. She wanted to comfort and lick her wounds during this troublesome day, but she dared not look at him. This man always managed to evoke complex emotions in her at the most crucial moments.

"How can the newlyweds lose to the performer of 'Phoenix Seeking its Mate'?" Qin Reng suddenly changed the subject, a playful smile playing on his lips, tinged with a hint of mockery. "If you don't want to be ridiculed, come find me. I can teach you a few tricks."

"A few moves?" Yu Yuetong was surprised for a moment, and the corners of her mouth involuntarily turned up. Could it be that this cold and domineering CEO has a warm heart hidden inside? Thinking about what had just happened, she couldn't help but laugh out loud, "I don't want you to lower my standards, lest I be hunted down by those gossips again."

At that very moment, another handsome young man walked in through the door. It was Mo Qingcheng. He greeted everyone with a smile and walked straight to Ji Momo's side. His expression was gentle and refined, but he exuded a dark aura. "Looks like a good show is about to begin."

Yu Yuetong's heart tightened. She couldn't let her guard down around this man. She understood that her marriage was being spied on and challenged by these "outsiders." As their eyes met, she made a silent vow to herself: tonight, she would not allow anyone to look down on her. If she were hurt again, those people would be doomed.

But if the man who acted as matchmaker were to come up with a clever plan now, it would be even more troublesome. "Mo Qingcheng, you've certainly made quite a scene, but I didn't promise you a stage." Yu Yuetong curled the corners of her lips, a sudden thought forming in her mind.

The next moment, Ji Momo stopped talking and smiled amicably at Mo Qingcheng, "Don't get involved. I'm actually looking forward to seeing Yu Yuetong's wonderful performance tonight!" Her tone was teasing, clearly indicating that she was watching the show.

Yu Yuetong took a deep breath, trying to relax, preparing to begin her new chapter. Just then, Old Master Qin quietly approached, his expression a mixture of authority and coldness. His eyes widened, signaling that everything was about to begin!

"Young Master, you'd better perform well tonight and show me what this Yu family girl is capable of! You will be rewarded!" His cold and deep voice was clearly audible, as if he wanted to settle the score.

Yu Yuetong's heart skipped a beat. Before she could react, Qin Reng changed the subject and said in a low voice, "Go and perform with peace of mind."

Yu Yuetong stood in the center of the stage, her palms slightly sweaty. The surrounding noise seemed to gradually dissipate in that instant, and the lights shone directly on her from all sides, as if the whole world was watching her. This wedding banquet performance was originally meant to bring harmony—but under the watchful eyes of everyone, she felt unprecedented pressure.