When he and Wen Zhixin were ridiculed by the entire internet, they stayed at home for several days until the heat of the public opinion gradually subsided before going out.
Moreover, even when they go out, the two of them are fully disguised and covered up, for fear of being recognized by others.
But why should Gu Jinhuai and Chu Yu be able to gain everyone's leniency now?
" Young Master Meng, may I offer you a toast?" A guest suddenly approached politely, holding a wine glass.
Meng Fuyu's thoughts were interrupted, and he smiled and nodded to the other person, "Okay."
The male guest downed his glass of red wine in one gulp, then gave a mysterious smile. "By the way, Young Master Meng, I have a small gift for you."
After saying that, he handed an envelope to Meng Fuyu.
Meng Fuyu frowned slightly, "What is this?"
The man smiled. "You'll understand once you open it and see."
A hint of wariness flashed in Meng Fuyu's eyes.
He didn't recognize the person toasting him at all, and had no idea who they were or what their background was.
Why would I suddenly want to give him a gift?
Meng Fuyu glanced at the envelope in his hand with a questioning look, and under the gaze of the man opposite him, he opened the envelope.
There was only one photo inside.
Meng Fuyu squinted and picked up the photo. After seeing the figure in the photo clearly, his expression changed instantly.
The photo shows Wen Zhixin sitting in the back seat of a taxi.
Judging from the angle of the shot, this was likely recorded by a dashcam placed inside the car.
It's obvious that someone has their eye on Wen Zhixin.
"Where did this photo come from?" Meng Fuyu pursed his lips, a hint of anger rising within him.
The man calmly straightened his suit before leaning closer and whispering, "This photo was taken the night Young Master Meng and Miss Wen Zhixin met. Young Master Meng, would you like to know what exactly happened that night?"
Meng Fuyu narrowed his eyes, staring intently at the man. "What do you mean?"
The man glanced at him with a smile in his eyes, "If Young Master Meng is interested, don't rush."
After leaving those words, the man in the black suit suddenly turned and walked away.
By the time Meng Fuyu realized what was happening, the man in the black suit had already disappeared into the crowd.
Meng Fuyu clenched the photo in his palm and violently crumpled it into a ball.
Although he didn't know what the man wanted, Meng Fuyu wasn't stupid. The man dared to threaten him with photos, so he obviously had something to rely on.
Meng Fuyu looked around the scene, located Wen Zhixin's position, and walked towards her.
" Fuyu, what brings you here?" Wen Zhixin, who was chatting with other socialites, quickly noticed Meng Fuyu approaching.
Because of what happened with the man in the suit earlier, Meng Fuyu still harbors some doubts about Wen Zhixin.
Meng Fuyu quickly greeted the surrounding guests, then turned around and pulled Wen Zhixin away.
Wen Zhixin's wrist was quickly gripped by Meng Fuyu's hand, leaving a red mark.
" Fuyu, you're hurting me. What's wrong?" Wen Zhixin's gentle voice rang out, finally bringing Meng Fuyu, who was in a fit of anger, back to his senses.
He quickly released his grip and looked down to examine Wen Zhixin's wrist repeatedly. "I'm sorry, I was a little anxious just now. Does your hand still hurt?"
Wen Zhixin shook her head. "It's alright."
Meng Fuyu breathed a sigh of relief after watching the red mark on Wen Zhixin's wrist gradually disappear. " Zhixin, do you still remember the night we first met?"
Wen Zhixin's expression froze for a moment. "I remember. What's wrong?"
Meng Fuyu recalled what the man in the suit had said to him earlier, "A man just gave me a picture of you and asked me what exactly happened that night."
Upon hearing this, Wen Zhixin's eyes visibly showed a hint of panic.
However, she didn't dare reveal too much in front of Meng Fuyu, and quickly calmed down, forcing a smile, "I've already told you everything that happened that night. Or do you not believe me?"
That night was the first time Meng Fuyu and Wen Zhixin met, and it was also the day he fell in love with Wen Zhixin at first sight.
Meng Fuyu still remembers that night, when Wen Zhixin so pitiful that he couldn't help but want to protect her.
Looking at the girl he had known for a long time, Meng Fuyu still chose to believe her.
"I trust you."
Meng Fuyu lowered his head and hugged Wen Zhixin, then gently patted her back to comfort her.
A flicker of nervousness flashed quickly in Wen Zhixin's eyes as she was being held in his arms.
Only she knew that the sympathy and affection she gained from Meng Fuyu that night stemmed from her initial lie.
If Meng Fuyu discovers that she lied, then things will get complicated.
At this moment, on the second floor of the banquet hall.
Chu Chen and Lu Haoming were hiding in the lounge, frantically popping balloons.
"Hurry up, or we'll be late." Lu Haoming nudged Chu Chen beside him with his elbow.
Chu Chen glared at him with a dark expression. "I know."
After saying that, Chu Chen also began to speed up the process of popping up the balloons.
In no time, the entire lounge was filled with colorful balloons.
Lu Haoming also took out his phone and started calling Xu Mengying, who was busy on the other side.
"Hey Mengying, how's your preparation going? Our balloons are almost ready!"
Xu Mengying's voice quickly came from the other end of the phone.
"My music and slides are all ready, and we can start anytime."
Lu Haoming: "OK, OK, let's wait for the notification then."
At the same time, another pair of distinguished guests arrived at the entrance of the banquet hall.
"Isn't that President Chu and Mrs. Chu? What brings them here?" A sharp-eyed guest immediately spotted Chu Tingnian and Fang Lanzhi.