Three years after our breakup, my ex-boyfriend dragged me to get our marriage certificate.

His previously nonchalant pupils suddenly contracted.

Ji Yuhuai's cold expression almost made him lose his composure.

But then, he forcibly suppressed the panic in his eyes.

He offered no explanation or apology, but simply remained standing there, staring at her without moving.

He was watching her reaction.

However, the person at the door did not cry, make a scene, or angrily run over to slap him.

She didn't even frown, but the moment her gaze met his scrutinizing eyes, she suddenly raised an eyebrow and walked inside.

He Zhixu was embarrassed and didn't know how to start the conversation.

The woman he was keeping suddenly became his cousin's first love.

What should I call him...?

"Keep talking, wouldn't it be more appropriate to say it in front of me?"

She forced a smile, but her words were clear and distinct: "However, Ji Yuhuai, don't overestimate yourself."

He Zhixu was dumbfounded. Was this still the obedient and gentle Lin Qingyi?

The aggression in her eyes...

He Zhixu suddenly remembered that many years ago, Ji Yuhuai said on the phone that a fierce girl had come to his house.

So Lin Qingyi was only pretending to be obedient in front of him?

Ji Yuhuai's previously taut jawline twitched, but he still didn't speak.

"Even I, a fly, have principles; I'll squeeze into the most difficult cracks."

"Even if you were laid out flat in front of me, I wouldn't sting you, you know that."

Lin Qingyi nodded very politely, "I was ignorant before. You threw money at me, and I endured your disgusting nonsense."

From this day forward, I can guarantee that I will never have anything to do with you again.

Please, stop trying to scheme against me.

"You'd better keep your word," Ji Yuhuai said coldly.

"That's for sure."

Lin Qingyi turned to look at He Zhixu and said decisively, "Mr. He, I won't hold it against you for paying me to take the blame for you."

I hope you can keep your mouth shut from now on and not get involved with me again.

Otherwise, I wouldn't mind telling Old Master He about all the scheming and humiliation you brothers have inflicted on me.

"Yes, yes." He Zhixu nodded, thinking that Lin Qingyi's arrangement was particularly good.

However, he didn't let Lin Qingyi take the blame for him...

He was about to explain when he saw Ji Yuhuai's murderous face and Lin Qingyi's sharp and aggressive expression.

He felt it wasn't the right time to explain anything.

*

Lin Qingyi went back to the dressing room to change into her formal dress.

She probably ate too much of the food Qiao Suining had given her.

She felt the dress was too tight, and her chest felt stuffy.

She patted her chest forcefully, forcing herself to stop being so sentimental.

She stood up, head held high, and walked straight to the center of the banquet hall.

Qiao Suining's friends are all wealthy and influential, and their social circles are all fixed.

So when they saw Lin Qingyi's unfamiliar yet beautiful face, they were all very curious about which family's daughter she was.

Not knowing her background, no one was willing to greet her first.

"Qingyi!"

Qiao Suining, who was the center of attention, waved to her.

Then Qiao Suining affectionately took her arm and formally introduced her to everyone.

"My sworn sister, Lin Qingyi."

Qiao Suining said in a loud voice, "The contact information I posted on my WeChat Moments before is hers. She is a very talented designer."

The guests whispered among themselves.

"I thought she was some rich heiress, but it turns out she's just a designer."

"It's obvious he's making money off Qiao Suining."

"Even out of respect for the Qiao family, I have to buy paintings from her."

Previously, everyone thought that Lin Qingyi had an outstanding temperament and must come from an extraordinary family.

But looking at her now, she seems petty and unsophisticated, not someone worth getting close to.

"You go ahead and get busy, I'm going to take a walk."

Lin Qingyi knew Qiao Suining was very busy, so she walked away to the side by herself.

Just then, the banquet hall doors were pushed open again.

Ji Yuhuai walked in with a sullen face.

He strode toward the center of the banquet hall and bumped right into Lin Qingyi.

A pure white strapless dress and a black velvet suit blend together at this moment.

It was as if this was an engagement party prepared for them...

However, the expressions on their faces were quite intriguing.

The man's expression was indifferent and aloof, but he was glancing at the woman out of the corner of his eye.

The woman avoided the man's gaze, and the gentle smile on her face turned somewhat aggressive.

What a poignant scene, evoking a sense of longing and sorrow.

Socialites and heiresses are masters of gossip.

They could tell at a glance that there was definitely something wrong between the two of them.

"My grandfather wants to meet you. Come with me to the He family home after the banquet."

Ji Yuhuai reached out and grabbed her arm, whispering, "Lin Qingyi, you'd better not say anything bad in front of my grandfather."

Lin Qingyi glanced at him in surprise. "Oh? What nonsense could I possibly be saying?"

Ji Yuhua gritted his teeth, "If you dare mention Xixi, I'll chase you all the way to Nancheng and kill Wenya and her daughter."

Lin Qingyi forced a smile, "You know, if I wanted to kill Jiang Wenxi, I would have a hundred ways."

But I didn't touch her. Why do you think I did that?

"Speak," Ji Yuhuai said, his voice as cold as ice.

"Have you forgotten all the tricks you used to pursue me?"

Lin Qingyi suddenly chuckled, "I know all too well how good you are at being persistent."

I won't let you start a new relationship, in case you can't forget me and turn around and try those underhanded tricks on me again.

Jiang Wenxi is an isolator.

"Isolator?" Ji Yuhuai repeated the word.

"Yeah, that's right." Lin Qingyi spread her hands and smiled. "She stopped me from going to find you, and she also helped me avoid this piece of trash like you."

Two-way isolation, what a great tool!

Ji Yuhuai's face instantly darkened.

"I won't touch Jiang Wenxi. Not only that, I'll also help you lock yourselves together."

After speaking, Lin Qingyi raised her eyes and looked at He Zhixu, who was walking closely behind her.

"Mr. He, the painting you bought from me for 800,000 last time."

He Zhixu was taken aback and subconsciously looked at Ji Yuhuai.

Lin Qingyi paused for a moment, then said, "I'm willing to buy it back at a discount of one million."

That painting was done when I was studying at UCL.

It was completed by me and Master Xie Yanzhi.

After much thought, I decided I shouldn't sell that painting.

"Master Xie is going back to China soon. If the topic of 'homework' comes up during our reunion, I don't know what to say..."

Lin Qingyi sighed, feigning difficulty, "I know Mr. He has a great taste in art. He must not care about money to be willing to spend a high price to buy that painting."

But I don't want Master Xie to pull my ear.

So Mr. He, could you possibly part with it? The price is negotiable.

Lin Qingyi's voice wasn't loud, but it was just loud enough for everyone around her to hear clearly.

Everyone's gaze changed; the initial disdain turned into unbelievable shock.

After the initial shock, their eyes became eager, and they unconsciously moved closer to Lin Qingyi.