Chapter 6: Show of Force

Wen Qiao understood his words; he wanted her to cooperate smoothly with the upcoming engagement banquet and not cause any more trouble.

The engagement banquet didn't have many invitees, apart from the Wen and Fu families, just a few families having close cooperative relationships with the Fu Family.

Although Wen Qiao had no prior experience with engagement banquets, she had mixed in high society circles before and was quite adept at handling such occasions.

While this event was ostensibly an engagement banquet, it was actually just a gathering for prominent families to foster closer relationships.

Wen Qiao, arm in arm with Fu Jinghen, wore a sweet smile on her face and showed great hospitality to all the arriving guests.

Together, they looked like a perfect match.

The crowd was somewhat dumbfounded by the sight.

Rumors had been circulating that the union between the Wen and Fu families was a powerhouse alliance. However, it was said that the Wen's daughter did not fancy the Fu's son and was wholeheartedly thrown into the arms of Young Master Qi Ming from the Qi Family. She had followed him into the entertainment industry and had been frequently stirring up scandals with him, seemingly only satisfied when tied to Qi Ming.

But now, it seemed the rumors were mistaken.

The young couple appeared to be very much in love.

After finally having settled all the guests, Wen Qiao caught a moment to breathe. She rubbed her somewhat stiff cheeks, unable to help complaining, "Damn it, my face is about to freeze from all the smiling."

Fu Jinghen looked down at her as she slightly lowered her head, her long eyelashes casting shadows below her eyes, her lips pouting in dissatisfaction, looking charmingly naive.

Suddenly, Wen Qiao looked up and caught Fu Jinghen's withdrawing gaze, a bit puzzled, "Why are you looking at me?"

Caught in the act, Fu Jinghen didn't show any embarrassment, merely stating lightly, "Should I pay a fee?"

Wen Qiao, "Considering today is our big day, I'll give you a..."

"Brother Jinghen."

Before she could finish her sentence with "99% discount," a gentle female voice suddenly interrupted Wen Qiao.

"I'm sorry for being late."

Wen Qiao looked up to see the newcomer. The woman was dressed in a nude-colored long dress with matching high heels, her hair tied in a low ponytail hanging at her back, wearing minimal jewelry yet exuding an intellectual beauty.

Seeing her, Wen Qiao's mind automatically flooded with information about her.

Jiang Wei, a fellow artist from Huasong, a double best actress winner, also well-born, cunning to no end, unlike the other women revolving around the male lead Qi Ming who favored Jinghen.

Upon learning about her original self's engagement to Fu Jinghen, she began to approach her with ill intentions, bribing her close friends. The drugging incident involving Qi Ming at today's banquet was also masterminded by Jiang Wei. Later, she deceitfully introduced an assistant to her, simultaneously informing and brainwashing her original self.

One could say her original self met a tragic end, with Jiang Wei being at least half responsible, the other half being her own doing.

Wen Qiao didn't understand how a person could be driven to their demise over a man.

Feeling Wen Qiao's scrutinizing gaze, Jiang Wei looked at her with composure, "I'm really sorry, Qiaoqiao. There was a bit of traffic, and I arrived a bit late."

Wen Qiao smiled nonchalantly, "No worries."

It wouldn't matter if you hadn't come at all.

Jiang Wei handed over a bag she was carrying to Fu Jinghen, "Brother Jinghen, this is the engagement gift I picked out for you. It's from the brand you often buy, but I wasn't sure what sister-in-law likes, so I didn't get hers. I'll definitely make it up later."

Well now,

Right off the bat, trying to show her dominance by flaunting how well she knew Fu Jinghen?

Unfortunately for her, Wen Qiao couldn't care less, "Don't wait for later, now's fine. Just cash it."

"Ah?"