After her ninth miscarriage, she finally let her scumbag husband and her beloved get together.

the next morning.

As soon as Xu Wantang woke up, Zheng Yuzhu knocked on her door.

"Wantang, your mother and the others have sent over some dresses. Take a look and see which one you like."

"Coming right away."

After washing up, Xu Wantang left the room.

Two rows of formal dresses hung in the living room.

She glanced at them casually; although they were all from the current season, they were the worst dresses in their respective collections.

How could Zheng Yuzhu, a fashionable and sophisticated lady, not see it?

She did it on purpose.

To be precise, it was Xu Chuxue's intention.

Xu Wantang saw the guest list last night, and Hina's name was on the last page.

She pretended not to see it, just to see what other tricks these people could pull.

Xu Wantang casually picked out a white dress.

Nothing special, isn't that the effect they wanted?

But they still ignored Xu Wantang's face.

She has always had striking features, so whether her face is light or dark, it's just the icing on the cake.

The white dress actually accentuated her features and figure.

I can't take my eyes off her just by looking at her face.

When Xu Wantang came out of the room after getting dressed, the three members of the Xu family were stunned.

Especially Zheng Yuzhu, who always said, "Of all the family members, Chuxue looks the most like her; not only do they look alike, but their personalities are also similar."

In fact, more than once, someone reminded Zheng Yuzhu that Xu Wantang and she looked 80% alike.

Moreover, this eight-point score is the result of meticulous refinement.

But Zheng Yuzhu never gave her a second glance.

At this moment, a complex emotion flashed in Zheng Yuzhu's eyes.

Reflection, regret.

It took the three of them a long time to come to their senses.

Xu Shengze said, "Wantang, my parents and I have something to discuss. You can take another car to the hotel."

"Um."

Xu Wantang nodded, turned around, went out, and got into the car.

A short while later, the three members of the Xu family also got into the car.

Xu Shengze was stunned for a moment: "Mom, Wan Tang actually looks a lot like you when you were young, even more like you than Chu Xue."

Father Xu clenched his fist: "If Wan Tang had been raised like Chu Xue back then, men would have been lining up to marry her. Besides, Wan Tang is now Third Young Master's wife in name only, and he seems to have feelings for her too. Why should we take the long way around?"

Zheng Yuzhu retorted, "Shut up. Since we chose Chuxue, is there any way out now? Wantang's reputation is already ruined. Even if she becomes the Third Young Master's wife, she won't have any real power. But Chuxue is different. She saved the Third Young Master and even had his child."

After he finished speaking, the car fell silent again.

Xu Shengze clenched his fist, and for a moment he wanted to say something, but then he said nothing.

He always thought that his parents just preferred the dignified and sweet-talking Xu Chuxue.

Now, however, she feels that her parents only liked the ideal daughter they had created for her.

For some reason, he was unsure about what would happen next.

……

We arrived at the hotel.

Xu Shengze was about to go upstairs when he saw a man being escorted out by a group of people.

"Second Young Master?"

"Hmm." Cen Yuan stopped and looked at the electronic screen behind him.

The sign above reads "Xu Family Banquet".

Xu Shengze immediately said, "Today is the company's thank-you banquet for its clients. I know that Second Young Master is busy and I wouldn't dare to bother you with such a small matter. It's just right that Third Young Master is accompanying Wantang."

In fact, the Xu family was simply not qualified to invite Cen Yuan.

Even Cen Shichuan only made time to come over because he was nominally her son-in-law.

Cen Yuan remained calm: "Since you've seen it, I'll have someone send over some gifts."

Xu Shengze's eyes lit up: "No need, since we've run into each other, please do me the honor of coming in and having a seat, Second Young Master."

He was worried because the previous collaboration had fallen through and he had no opportunity to get closer to Cen Yuan.

"it is good."

Cen Yuan readily agreed, glancing at Lin Yue beside him.

Lin Yue nodded: "Young Master Xu, the Second Young Master's small gift will be delivered shortly."

"Thank you, Second Young Master. Please."

Xu Shengze led Cen Yuan toward the banquet hall.

As soon as he entered, everyone made way for Cen Yuan.

Mr. Xu, along with Zheng Yuzhu and Xu Wantang, immediately went forward to greet them.

"Second Young Master, welcome, this way please."

"You're welcome. I just happened to be passing by and wanted to say hello."

Cen Yuan spoke calmly, his gaze lightly sweeping over Xu Wantang.

He frowned slightly upon seeing her dress.

Just as Xu Wantang was about to greet them, a voice came from the doorway.

"Third Young Master is here. Why did you come with her?"

Looking in that direction, Xu Chuxue was standing next to Cen Shichuan.

She wore a purple dress studded with rhinestones, and every step she took was exceptionally graceful and charming.

When she walked up to the Xu family, the first person she looked at was Cen Yuan.

That elegant and shy demeanor has a unique charm.

That was also her expression when she first met Cen Shichuan.

"Second Young Master, it's been a long time."

In just one sentence, one could tell that she not only knew Cen Shichuan, but also had a close relationship with Cen Yuan.

Cen Yuan glanced at her and asked directly, "Who... are you?"

puff.

It wasn't Xu Wantang who was laughing.

She's one of the wives and heiresses around her.

Xu Chuxue's expression froze, and she quickly tried to salvage the situation: "Second Young Master, you really like joking."

"Cultivators don't like jokes," Cen Yuan replied coldly.

puff.

Laughter broke out again.

Immediately, Xu Chuxue and her family members' expressions turned very ugly.

Xu Chuxue subconsciously looked at Cen Shichuan, seeking help.

But Cen Shichuan kept his eyes on Xu Wantang, who was next to Cen Yuan.

Xu Wantang should be standing next to him, why is she standing next to Cen Yuan?

"Wantang, come to me," Cen Shichuan said patiently.

Xu Wantang glanced at Xu Chuxue: "With Xina here, it'll save us from crowding."

Cen Shichuan's face was tense.

Xu Chuxue quickly replied, "Wantang, you've misunderstood again. I ran into the Third Young Master in the hotel parking lot, so we came up together."

"I didn't ask, why are you explaining?" Xu Wantang retorted.

"..."

Xu Chuxue bit her lip.

The Xu family seemed to have had enough.

Xu Shengze frowned: "Wantang, why are you being so aggressive with the guests?"

Xu Wantang asked suspiciously, "Brother, why is Xina here at today's thank-you banquet? Is she working with us again?"

Zheng Yuzhu said, "I asked her to come. Seeing her sometimes reminds me of your sister, and I just wanted your sister to feel involved too."

Mr. Xu quickly smoothed things over, saying, "Alright, now that all the guests have arrived, let's not keep them waiting."

Immediately afterwards, Mr. Xu, along with his family and some company employees, went on stage to express their gratitude.

Among the employees was Li Shao.

When Xu Wantang stepped off the stage, Li Shao reached out to help her.

But because Li Shao was a gentleman, he helped almost every lady, so it didn't seem particularly special.

However, Cen Shichuan saw this and was still secretly displeased.

Xu Chuxue curled her lips and moved to stand right next to Cen Shichuan and Cen Yuan.

She added fuel to the fire, saying, "Is this man very familiar with Wan Tang?"

Cen Shichuan asked in a deep voice, "Why do you say that?"

Xu Chuxue pointed and said, "Women have a strong sixth sense when it comes to relationships between men and women. This man helps others by just a little help, but when Wan Tang came down, he was extremely careful. Speaking of which... this man is also Wan Tang's type."