That guy definitely wouldn't accompany her.
Never mind, it's just dinner, what's the big deal!
The next afternoon, Zhao Shuyao received the hotel address from her high school classmates. It turned out to be a five-star hotel under the Qin family's name.
By the time she arrived, dusk had fallen, and the lights were beginning to twinkle.
Zhao Shuyao pushed open the door to the private room, and quite a few people were already there.
Seeing Zhao Shuyao arrive, a group of people flattered and agreed with smiles, surrounding her and calling her "Mrs. Qin" one after another.
Mrs. Qin? Read books.
Zhao Shuyao gave a sarcastic smile.
Who didn't know that her position as Mrs. Qin was neither legitimate nor proper? Her husband had fled on their wedding day, they had lived separately for three years after marriage, and Qin Yusheng's gossip news was endless…
However, these people were good at putting on a show, all smiling so warmly.
Zhao Shuyao also forced a fake smile in response.
Having lived abroad for many years, she was already accustomed to saying one thing to one person and another to another.
A sound of footsteps echoed from behind.
Zhao Shuyao glanced sideways and saw Huo Yanxue walking in.
Huo Yanxue was still wearing a white linen dress, her black hair cascading down to her waist, softly spread out behind her. Without any makeup, she stood there, looking like a pure and lovely maiden.
Although Huo Yanxue was her cousin, they were in the same class in high school. Because of Huo Yanxue's health, she had studied abroad for a year, so they attended classes together for a long time.
Qin Yusheng had returned to the capital, but Zhao Shuyao hadn't expected Huo Yanxue to have returned as well.
And so quickly.
Zhao Shuyao gave a sarcastic laugh in her heart, then nonchalantly shifted her gaze.
Although everyone knew Huo Yanxue would be there today, they all fell silent for a moment when she appeared.
Finally, the class monitor stepped forward to greet Huo Yanxue.
The others, afraid of offending Zhao Shuyao, were hesitant to greet her enthusiastically.
Everyone's thoughts were as clear as a mirror.
Although Qin Yusheng and Huo Yanxue were a match made in heaven during high school, who would have thought that Qin Yusheng would marry Zhao Shuyao after graduation. kanδん
They hadn't divorced for three or four years, and everyone could see who the genuine, legitimate young madam of the Qin family was.
No matter how much Qin Yusheng loved Huo Yanxue, she was ultimately just a mistress.
Huo Yanxue also appeared a bit awkward, and could only look at Zhao Shuyao, "Sister, what a coincidence that you're here too. Why didn't Yusheng come with you? Oh right… he told me he's stuck in traffic and will be here soon."
This was practically a blatant provocation, tearing down the facade in front of so many old classmates.
Zhao Shuyao snorted coldly in her heart, "It's just a gathering of old classmates, I didn't know there was a rule about bringing family members. I didn't tell my husband, don't you have a husband?"
Since Huo Yanxue wasn't being polite, she didn't want to spare Huo Yanxue any face.
Adopting the demeanor of the principal wife, she raised her delicate eyebrows, her perfectly oval face filled with a meaningful smile.
"I…" Huo Yanxue's face turned green.
Her pale and ordinary face was like a wilted cabbage leaf.
"Hey! Some people just like to eat what's in other people's bowls, without finding it dirty. No matter how much you like something, it's ultimately not yours, isn't that right, little sister? Don't just stand there, come and sit."
Zhao Shuyao said this while smiling and beckoning Huo Yanxue to sit beside her.
The people around them gasped.
Huo Yanxue was truly bold.
In front of so many people, did she really think Zhao Shuyao was a soft persimmon that could be squeezed at will?
No matter what, Zhao Shuyao was the principal wife. Even if Qin Yusheng didn't love her, she was still Mrs. Qin.
Everyone understood the unspoken implications.
"Sister, look at what you're saying. I hope sister knows who came first and who came later."
In front of so many people, Huo Yanxue couldn't retaliate, so she sat down, forcing a smile.
Zhao Shuyao said in a low voice, "Marriage is protected by law. I wonder what protects love? Little sister, you're still too young. Turn back soon."
As she spoke, she even smiled and patted Huo Yanxue's hand.
No matter how angry Huo Yanxue was, she could only endure it and force a smile.
As they were talking, the door opened.
The man seemed to have just finished work, and there was still a hint of travel dust between his brows.
The moment Qin Yusheng appeared, more than a dozen people in the room, both seated and standing, stood up and moved towards him.
It was as if they had seen a distinguished figure, a superstar in the spotlight.
"Mr. Qin, we didn't expect you to come. It's an honor, it's an honor. Let me introduce myself, my name is…"
"Mr. Qin…"
"Mr. Qin…"
More than a dozen people were all speaking, vying with each other, afraid of missing an opportunity to get acquainted with Qin Yusheng.
Zhao Shuyao almost spat out the tea she had in her mouth when she saw this scene.
She had seen people who ruined their sons or daughters, but this was the first time she had seen someone ruin their mistress. How much courage did Huo Yanxue have to invite Qin Yusheng to such an occasion, which he hated the most, just to show off in front of her?
Of course, Huo Yanxue's move was very successful, and it could alleviate the grievances she had suffered for years of being suppressed by her. However, doing so would also anger Qin Yusheng.
Zhao Shuyao understood this man too well after years of secret admiration.
It's just that this man had been very unusual recently, not quite like the Qin Yusheng she knew.
Being surrounded by so many people like stars around the moon, an ordinary person might be flustered, but a big shot would be accustomed to it. However, for the indifferent and cold Qin Yusheng, it was simply torture.
The man's expression darkened visibly at a rapid pace, and then his eyes blazed, exuding a chilling aura.
A group of people continued to flatter him without reading the room, completely failing to notice the change in his expression.
Seeing that the situation was not good, Zhao Shuyao stood up and coughed, "Waiter, let's order!"
Only then did everyone seem to react and disperse.
"You're here! Sit anywhere!" Zhao Shuyao glanced at Qin Yusheng indifferently, her tone equally calm.
"Brother Yusheng, why are you so late? You must have been stuck in traffic. Oh, this capital city is just like this, it's always gridlocked at this time. Sit down and have some water."
Huo Yanxue gracefully stood up, moved to Qin Yusheng's side, and intimately linked her arm with his, completely disregarding the gazes of those around them.
Everyone's eyes turned to Zhao Shuyao.
Zhao Shuyao glanced indifferently at their linked arms. Despite being mentally prepared, her heart still ached.
After all, he was the man she had loved for her entire youth. Even if she tried to let go, it wouldn't be so clean.
After a brief three seconds, she let out a faint, sarcastic smile, sat down, and started talking to the class monitor beside her.
When Qin Yusheng looked at Zhao Shuyao, he happened to catch that faint, sarcastic smile. His eyes darkened slightly, and on an impulse, he walked over and sat down beside her.
Huo Yanxue looked at this scene, unable to believe her eyes, and watched helplessly as Qin Yusheng sat in her original seat.