Chapter 178: The Engagement Ceremony

Chapter 178: The Engagement Ceremony

On the day of the engagement ceremony, the weather could be said to be the best in the capital for nearly a month.

Although there was a cool breeze at night, it wasn't too cold.

Li Yunlan generously booked the hotel for a week, specifically for tonight's engagement ceremony.

She had only one son, Huo Jinzhou, and this engagement ceremony naturally had to be celebrated with great fanfare.

"Mrs. Zhang, long time no see."

"Congratulations, congratulations."

Several wealthy ladies walked over, warmly congratulating Li Yunlan.

Yun Shuiyao, dressed in a stunning white flowing gown adorned with diamonds from the chest down, looked exceptionally radiant as the dress shimmered around her.

Li Yunlan glanced at Yun Shuiyao, feeling annoyed but forced a warm and concerned expression, "Oh, Yao'er, why did you come down? Didn't I tell you to stay in the lounge?"

Yun Shuiyao smiled, "It's fine. My heels aren't too high today. Besides, tonight is a special occasion for Jinzhou and me, and I wanted to come out and see."

At the same time, she wanted everyone in the capital to see that she, Yun Shuiyao, was not someone to be trampled upon; she still stood above all others!

"The banquet won't start for a while. You're pregnant, so go back to the lounge and rest for a bit," Li Yunlan said politely, but in reality, she didn't want Yun Shuiyao around, fearing she might cause trouble.

Yun Shuiyao graciously returned to the lounge and sat down, then took out her phone and made a call, "How's everything prepared?"

"It's all set, foolproof. Yao'er, once you've started, there's no turning back. Are you sure about this? It's not too late to stop now."

Yun Shuiyao's lips curled into a cold smile.

"Do you think I can stop now?"

She couldn't stop anymore.

Losing this child meant she might lose her chance to become a mother forever. But she couldn't keep this child.

Since there was no turning back, she had to make sure this child's death would benefit her in the most advantageous way possible.

She had to gain the approval of the Huo family and marry into them. Even if she lost this child, she would still marry into the Huo family.

In the banquet hall, the lights were bright.

Huo Jinzhou, dressed in a well-tailored white suit, walked up the stage towards Yun Shuiyao, exuding an overwhelming aura of dignity and arrogance.

Yun Shuiyao met his gaze without fear.

"Hand it over."

Huo Jinzhou extended his hand, and the emcee handed him the ring.

He stepped forward, took Yun Shuiyao's hand, and placed the ring on her finger.

But at that moment, Yun Shuiyao curled her fingers.

Huo Jinzhou's eyes turned sharp, looking at her.

She raised her head, her gaze filled with malice.

"There are so many cameras here. Who are you showing your deadpan face to? If you really feel unwilling, just imagine I'm Yun Mu. How does that sound?"

Huo Jinzhou's calm eyes suddenly flared, but the cheers from below grew louder, and the camera flashes focused on the two of them.

Suddenly, Huo Jinzhou's hawk-like eyes lifted slightly, and he smiled gently at the camera.

"Darling, when the baby is born, I'll give you a grand wedding."

A wave of admiring whispers swept through the crowd.

Huo Jinzhou took her hand again and slowly slipped the engagement ring onto her finger.

Yun Shuiyao looked up at the man before her, a cold sneer in her heart.

Ha, what a hypocritical and insincere man.

Applause echoed from below as Huo Jinzhou pulled Yun Shuiyao into his arms and kissed her forehead gently in front of the camera.

He whispered in her ear, "I've given you the engagement banquet. Don't forget what I want."

The engagement ceremony was successfully completed.

"Huo Lao, with both grandsons engaged, you must be eagerly awaiting grandchildren. What good fortune."

Old Lady Si attended the banquet tonight and congratulated Old Mr. Huo with a smile.

Old Mr. Huo smiled without genuine warmth, "Whether it's a blessing or a curse, we'll see."

Old Lady Si's face stiffened slightly, glancing at Yun Shuiyao, who was holding Huo Jinzhou's arm and offering toasts nearby. She understood that Old Mr. Huo was not satisfied with Yun Shuiyao as his granddaughter-in-law, but since they already had a child, he had no choice but to agree to the engagement.

Old Lady Si tactfully changed the subject, "Is Yun Mu not here? I haven't seen her in a while. I recently acquired some excellent paintings and wanted to invite her over to appreciate them."

"She's probably upstairs with Tingying. Tingying doesn't like crowds."

"Then I'll go up and find her," Old Lady Si said.

Upstairs in the private room, Huo Tingying sat lazily on the sofa, legs crossed, reading documents. Yun Mu was drinking wine and watching the festivities below.

Suddenly, an email arrived.

Yun Mu picked it up and took a look, his expression slightly stiffening.

News came from Ji Ming: the DNA comparison results for Si Nanjue were out.

He wasn't Yunzhe!

Yun Mu glanced at Yun Shuiyao downstairs, her face beaming with joy. How did that manipulative woman manage to influence END?

Yun Shuiyao happened to look up at that moment, her gaze landing on where Yun Mu was standing.

She tightened her grip on her fingers.

Almost thinking that Yun Mu had discovered her plan.

She had considered framing Yun Mu, blaming the miscarriage of the child in her belly on that bitch. But even so, she doubted the Huo family would really do anything to Yun Mu.

Now she had learned her lesson; confronting Yun Mu head-on brought no benefits.

What she wanted was to marry into the Huo family and slowly reclaim everything that was hers.

Not far away, on the second floor, a man in black gave Yun Shuiyao a meaningful glance.

Yun Shuiyao received it and took a deep breath.

Naturally, she was scared. She was already three months pregnant; what if something went wrong and she lost both her life and the baby's?

But this was the only way to secure the greatest benefit for herself!

She gritted her teeth and, holding Huo Jinzhou's arm, walked to Old Master Huo's side. "Grandpa."

Old Master Huo glanced at her without saying a word.

Yun Shuiyao still smiled politely. "Grandpa, we'll be one big family now. I will take good care of you along with Jinzhou."

"It's just an engagement; becoming a family is still a long way off..."

Before Old Master Huo could finish his sentence, he saw Yun Shuiyao's expression change dramatically. "Grandpa, watch out!"

Watch out for what?

Old Master Huo didn't have time to react.

In the next instant, a force suddenly pushed him away.

Old Master Huo stumbled several steps and twisted his ankle. Before he could regain his balance, when he saw what was happening in front of him, his eyes widened in shock—

"Rao'er!"

Huo Jinzhou cried out in alarm.

The crystal chandelier above them suddenly crashed down, narrowly missing Yun Shuiyao.

Her white dress spread out, stained rapidly by the gushing blood, creating a horrifying scene.

And Yun Shuiyao lay on the ground, unconscious.

It was Yun Shuiyao who had saved Old Master Huo, but she was hit by the crystal chandelier herself!

"Quick, call an ambulance!"

Old Master Huo was the first to react, looking at the pool of blood on the ground. "Save both the mother and the child!"