Anshi City.
Inside the most luxurious international hotel, a grand engagement ceremony was ongoing.
The hotel lobby had been decorated to give off a gentle pink, romantic undertone. Pink balloons and ribbons, fragrant and tender red roses, together creating a festive and romantic atmosphere.
Being the younger sister of the bride-to-be, Cao Yunjin naturally received a 'special' invitation to attend the engagement ceremony. After finishing her design drafts, she arrived unhurriedly. Even though she wore a casual white long dress, her figure appeared even more slender and charming. Her subtly visible collarbone, exuding a blend of sensuality and elegance, provided a feast for the eyes.
Upon walking into the hotel lobby, she could already sense a tense and tumultuous atmosphere. As she came closer, she overheard guests talking—
"What's going on? The bride-to-be disappeared without notice?"
"She just abandoned the engagement ceremony? What's happening?"
"The Fu family lost face this time…"
A million questions flashed through Cao Yunjin’s mind, wondering if she had misheard. However, seeing the elders' solemn expressions in the banquet hall, she had no choice but to believe it was true.
Upon hearing this news, the groom, Fu Bo, stormed into the makeup room. An icy veil seemed to fall over his handsome face as he found it empty.
The parents of the couple also looked visibly upset.
Cao Yumo’s mother—Cao Yunjin's stepmother, Xu Meishan—swayed heavily, mumbling, "What’s going on? Where did my Momo go?"
She grabbed the make-up artist who had done Cao Yumo's makeup, yelling in anger, "Why don’t you call Momo? She was with you the whole time, where did she suddenly go? Call her!"
The makeup artist, in a state of panic, replied, "I...I don’t know… I went to the restroom and when I returned, Miss Cao was missing... I tried to call her but her phone is off…"
Everyone was at a loss of what to do, until the father of the groom, Fu Jingdong, received a phone call. His facial expression immediately took a turn for the worse after hanging up, evident remorse and anger flashing in his eyes.
Seeing his father's name 'Fu Liang' on the screen of his phone, Fu Bo felt as if the temperature around him plunged a few degrees. His gaze had now turned cold enough to kill.
Cao Yunjin watched the chaotic scene unfold with calm detachment, a glint of shrewd light flashing in her beautiful eyes. She had originally planned to mourn her love, not expecting to find a glimmer of hope unexpectedly. Ignoring the complex looks from the others, she locked the door of her dressing room, then looked at the man in front of her - his face dark yet still captivating - and spoke with elegant confidence. "Clearly, your fiancée has eloped with your half-brother, hence, you were dumped. Marry me!"
The murderous look in Fu Bo's eyes was stunned for a moment when he met Cao Yunjin's clear and determined gaze. Taking his time, he scoffed coldly, "And why should I? Do give a reason."
"Because I, too, am a daughter of the Cao family, and your grandmother likes me a lot," she retorted, her eyes gleaming like clear springs as she stared at the man. She had been secretly in love with him and knew everything about him, including his strained relationship with his father and his reverence for his grandmother. Lastly, she added, "Right now, you don't have any other choice."
A complex mix of emotions swirled in Fu Bo's eyes, and his lips curled up into a hint of frosty amusement. "Fine, I will marry you.”
Overwhelmed by a surge of emotions, Cao Yunjin silently praised herself. Glancing at her watch, she smiled elegantly, "In that case, please give me an additional hour to prepare."
Fu Bo lit a cigarette, took a deep puff, and exhaled a stream of smoke before nodding, "Okay."
And just like that, the engagement ceremony was abruptly turned into a wedding.
