"Oh, who is this?"
"How could a delivery person be here? The delivery is all over the floor, and the smell is quite strong."
"Today is Master Qing and Miss Li's wedding. Haven't they booked the entire venue? Why are people still ordering takeout?"
"Who knows? Maybe they snuck in."
"Where are the bodyguards? Hurry and get rid of this person."
...
The wealthy and famous who walked past her cast disdainful glances at Meng Jingwei, pointing and mocking her.
Some even called out to the bodyguards to throw her out.
Two bodyguards approached. Upon seeing Meng Jingwei, who was out of place in her delivery uniform, they grabbed her clothes. "Get out quickly, this place is booked."
Meng Jingwei flung the bodyguard's hand away. "Let go!"
At this moment, Meng Jingwei was filled with rage.
If she weren't pregnant, seeing Li Yun'er marry Qing Muye would mean nothing to her, as it had nothing to do with her.
But now, the child in her womb was over two months old. Four days ago, Qing Muye had made a deal with her: she would give birth to the child, help his adoptive father with surgery, and investigate the truth behind a car accident.
Only then would she be willing to have the child.
But who could have predicted that things would turn around so quickly?
Meng Jingwei could almost imagine that after the child was born, she would be driven away, and her child would have to call Li Yun'er 'Mom'.
Mom?!
Ha, how ironic.
"Madam, I warn you to leave immediately, or don't blame us for being impolite."
The bodyguard pointed at Meng Jingwei and warned her.
Those coming up from downstairs stopped to watch. Even among the wealthy elites and celebrities in the spotlight, there were those who enjoyed a good spectacle.
"You don't have to, I'll just..."
"Xiao Weiwei, how come you're here?"
Just as Meng Jingwei was speaking, Xiao Cheng pushed through the crowd.
He pulled Meng Jingwei behind him and shot a cold glance at the bodyguards, "She's with me. Any problem?"
Wearing a white short-sleeved shirt, blue jeans, and a necklace, Xiao Cheng was a guest at the banquet. However, his casual attire, while making him look sunny, handsome, and energetic, like Meng Jingwei, made them both appear out of place among these expensively dressed individuals.
"Young Master Xiao, she's a delivery person," the bodyguard said, pointing at Meng Jingwei and the scattered food containers on the floor.
Xiao Cheng glanced at the containers on the ground, then bent down and picked one up. Pretending to be displeased, he said to Meng Jingwei, "Xiao Weiwei, what's wrong with you? I asked you to bring me a delivery, how could you not even hold one properly?"
Meng Jingwei hadn't expected Xiao Cheng to appear so suddenly. She was grateful for his help.
But soon after came the ridicule from the onlookers.
"My God, Young Master Xiao must have a screw loose to be friends with such an ugly delivery person."
"She's so ugly it makes me sick. Xiao Cheng really eats anything."
"As expected of the famous good-for-nothing in Lancheng. We're opening our eyes today."
"Can't hold her own, embarrassing."
...
The onlookers gossiped about them, pointing fingers, jeering, mocking, and looking down on them. All eyes were on them, as if they were under a spotlight.
Xiao Cheng took it all in stride, as he had said, 'invincible'. He didn't feel inferior or embarrassed by the ridicule.
Meng Jingwei remained composed, with a sentiment akin to 'Others laugh at my madness, I laugh at their inability to see through it.'
Often, they were very much alike.
"What's going on?"
Suddenly, a deep and familiar voice rang out from beyond the crowd.
"Oh, Master Qing is here."
"My, my, congratulations, Master Qing. You got engaged to Miss Li so quietly. You truly are a match made in heaven."
"Congratulations, Master Qing, congratulations, Miss Li."
"Heavens, Miss Li is indeed the most beautiful woman in Lancheng. So lovely."
"You two are truly a golden couple."
"Master Qing, someone is causing trouble in your venue."
"Young Master Qing, long time no see."
...
As people greeted Qing Muye, they cleared a path for him.
Meng Jingwei turned to look and saw Li Yun'er, dressed in her finest, linking arms with Qing Muye.
Her chestnut hair was slightly curled, with an airy fringe. Although she wore light makeup, it couldn't hide her innate beauty. Especially her floor-length white gown, adorned with tiny sequins that sparkled like stars under the lights, making her look like a beautiful elf.
The man wore a sapphire blue suit, a black shirt underneath, and a tie, with his hair slicked back. His deep, sculpted features were perfectly displayed, with sharp eyebrows and bright eyes, like a stunning male lead from an anime.
A handsome man and a beautiful woman, with outstanding charisma, they overshadowed everyone else.
In contrast, Meng Jingwei appeared even uglier, an ugliness that couldn't be concealed even if she fell into the dirt.
"Jingwei, you're here too?"
Seeing Meng Jingwei, a flicker of something crossed Li Yun'er's eyes. She then let go of Qing Muye and walked forward, taking her hand. "I was thinking you were busy with deliveries, and I'd call you later."
"How does Miss Li know her?"
Someone in the crowd asked curiously.
Li Yun'er maintained her gentle and refined socialite demeanor, smiling knowingly. "Everyone, let me introduce my friend, Meng Jingwei, whom I met while experiencing life as a delivery person."
As she spoke, she hugged Meng Jingwei and said, "I've already arranged for a caregiver to look after your aunt and uncle at the hospital. You should enjoy yourself here at noon."
It was impressive that a noble socialite, living under the spotlight, would personally embrace an ugly and ordinary woman, and even more so to proactively pay for a caregiver for the ugly woman's parents. It had to be said, her character was truly good.
Everyone thought so, except for Xiao Cheng and Meng Jingwei, who knew the truth.
The anger surged to Meng Jingwei's forehead. Knowing the despicable nature of the Li family, and with the car accident as a 'precedent', Meng Jingwei could only endure.
Her gaze, however, fell on Qing Muye, her beautiful watery eyes filled with darkness and anger.
Qing Muye's eyebrows, dark as ink, furrowed slightly. He glanced sideways at Song Ci beside him, as if asking: Didn't I tell you to keep the news from Meng Jingwei?
Song Ci shook his head almost imperceptibly, thinking: Boss, I've installed an interception system on Meng Jingwei's phone. Who knew she would still show up at the engagement party.
"Congratulations. Since you're engaged, of course, I have to come join the fun."
Meng Jingwei didn't act impulsively, because she knew she couldn't afford the consequences. Moreover, Xiao Cheng had claimed to invite her so she wouldn't be ridiculed.
If she threw a tantrum now, she would not only embarrass Xiao Cheng but also bring about a series of unpredictable outcomes.
Especially...
Wasn't her presence at the Hilton Hotel today a tactic by the Li family, designed to make her look foolish?
If she hadn't understood before, it was all too clear now.
Meng Jingwei would never let the Li family have their way!