At that moment, Song Li and Liu Yi stepped in front of the crowd. Song Li was dressed in a deep champagne-colored suit, while Liu Yi wore a light pink evening gown. Standing side by side, they truly outshone the flowers. Song Li looked slightly thinner, his entire presence exuding a cold, icy aura, yet his expression was one of serene indifference, showing neither joy nor enthusiasm, nor any signs of tension or displeasure. He looked less like a groom at his engagement party and more like someone attending a corporate meeting.
Fu Xiaotang’s gaze was fixed on Song Li, deliberately testing how much he still weighed in her heart. Strangely, when she had heard of their impending engagement at Zhang Rong’s place, she was deeply saddened and lost her composure for a long time. Now, watching him with Liu Yi, as they answered the host’s questions with laughter, she felt oddly calm, her mind a blank canvas, devoid of strong emotions, as if she hadn’t fully processed the situation.
Suddenly, Song Li seemed to sense something, his gaze sweeping down and landing precisely on Fu Xiaotang’s face. Their eyes met, and Fu Xiaotang’s heart skipped a beat; she was the first to lower her gaze. At that moment, the host asked, “…Miss Yi, do you have something to say? Let’s hear it. Is Miss Yi about to express her love for Mr. Song in front of all our dear friends and family?”
Liu Yi, with a touch of shyness and emotion, took the microphone and said with heartfelt sincerity, “I’ve already expressed my love for Li. Now, I want to take this opportunity to thank my godfather for his love and tolerance. Without him, I wouldn’t be where I am today. Today, as I get engaged to the man I love with everyone’s blessings, I believe my mother in heaven would be happy too!” This statement was meant to please Zhang Rong, but before the crowd could react, the young and handsome host suddenly smiled in an eerie manner, holding the microphone, and said word by word, “Miss Liu Yi, your mother is still alive! Why would you curse her to death?”
Chapter 79: Engagement Ceremony (Part Two)
