Spoiled by the CEO after amnesia!-Chapter 1227 - 1205: Spokesperson Banquet (Part 3)
Lan Yurou thought that Ya Chen would avoid suspicion and not come tonight.
Unexpectedly, not only did he come, but he also brought Chu Xinyue along.
This means that Ya Chen didn’t care about his wife’s feelings at all.
Thinking about this, Lan Yurou’s beautiful and slender crescent-shaped lips curved up.
Looking from afar, the two of them really do make a striking couple.
But unfortunately, no matter how well they match in appearance, it’s useless; there’s only a facade of harmony.
In Ya Chen’s heart, this wife doesn’t exist at all.
Lan Yurou sighed, her lips curling into a self-mocking smile, letting down the curtain, and she returned to the backstage dressing room to continue getting ready.
She wanted to dress beautifully, using her best appearance to show Chu Xinyue that she, Lan Yurou, was not inferior to her, the future crown princess.
...
A dozen minutes later.
The banquet officially started.
The lights in the hall dimmed, and Lan Yurou entered.
Lan Yurou’s grand entrance again caused a flurry of camera flashes from the reporters below!
She belonged to the pure and innocent style, positioned as gentle, beautiful, and elegant.
Tonight she was wearing the signature F.Wang tulle white dress, paired with a Nanhai pearl necklace, looking pure and innocent, just like every man’s dream bride.
For a moment, there was a continuous sound of shutters and flashes.
Lan Yurou was obviously very adept at handling such occasions, sometimes lightly brushing her hair and sometimes inadvertently lowering her head, her every move exuding a shyness and innocence that gave everyone a feeling of first love.
She tried her best to display her most beautiful appearance to the public, and most importantly, let Ya Chen hear the exclamations of the crowd about her, and let Chu Xinyue in the audience see it.
"Miss Lan, it’s said that your film and advertisement schedule is already booked until next year, leaving no time for other events. Why did you take time to be the spokesperson for F.Wang tonight?"
The first question from a reporter sounded as the questioning session began.
This question was obviously laced with implications.
Everyone knew that the owner of F.Wang was the third Miss of the Chu Family, the little sister-in-law of the future crown prince, while Lan Yurou was reputed to be the crown prince’s confidante. Presumably, Lan Yurou wanted her financial backer to show support.
Lan Yurou smiled slightly and said softly into the microphone, "F.Wang is a bridal brand I’ve idolized since I was a girl. Every little girl has a dream of being a bride, and I’m no exception. I used to dream of wearing an F.Wang wedding dress. Unfortunately, that dream has never come true... But now being able to be a spokesperson for F.Wang is also a fulfillment of a childhood wish."
As she said this, her eyes, as clear as autumn waters, sparkled, and she slightly raised her face, as if she had indeed become that little girl dreaming of being a bride.
This response was clearly a scripted line prepared by Lan Yurou’s team, but it still earned sighs from the audience.
In the VIP section.
Xiaotao couldn’t stand Lan Yurou’s act, grumbling discontentedly, "This Lan Yurou really knows how to win favor. Second Miss, look at her playing that pure as water act, talking about her little girl bride dreams — it’s sickly sweet, pretending to be all dreamy."
Chu Xinyue didn’t say a word, quietly observing the woman on stage.
Whether false or not, everyone bought into it, and that’s how Lan Yurou won.
This Lan Yurou is not like the usual brainless stars; she knows very well how to capture people’s hearts.
Having rolled around the entertainment industry, she very much knows how to showcase her charm, and it seems she has a good relationship with the media, likely leaving a great impression on outsiders.
Perhaps, Ya Chen also appreciates Lan Yurou’s gentle, understanding nature?
As she was lost in thought, another sycophantic question from a reporter echoed:
"Miss Lan, how could your bridal dream not come true? You’re our national sweetheart, countless men would like to marry you, the line of suitors from wealthy families chasing you could probably stretch down several streets!"
Lan Yurou humbly shook her head, her eyes softening as she glanced inadvertently at a certain dashing figure in the center of the audience:
"No matter how rich the ones pursuing me are, they’re not the ones I love. I will only wear a wedding dress for the man I truly want to marry. Even if there are numerous obstacles between us, even if the wait might be a bit long, I have patience."
A low murmur of surprise rippled through the media group below.
Was Lan Yurou making a confession from afar!?
Reporters certainly understood who Lan Yurou’s words were meant for, but they dared not ask further.
Below the stage, Jiayi’s expression shifted, sensing something was amiss. Following Lan Yurou’s gaze, it landed on Ya Chen’s indifferent face, causing a flutter of anxiety!
The premonitions from a few days ago seemed to have become true.
Between Ya Chen, Chu Xinyue, and Lan Yurou... there really seemed to be an issue.
In the VIP section, at this moment, Chu Xinyue’s eyes darkened.
Declaration of war.
This was a blatant declaration of war.
In the dim light, Xiaotao couldn’t see Chu Xinyue’s expression, but she could sense her slender body trembling with restraint.
Not to mention Chu Xinyue, Xiaotao was also infuriated hearing Lan Yurou’s public hints of love toward Ya Chen.
This actress, knowing full well Chu Xinyue was present, still spoke like that — it was deliberate!
Could she be any more shameless?
What did she mean by "numerous obstacles between us"?
Was she implying that Second Miss, the legitimate wife, was the obstacle between her and Ya Chen?
What did "the wait might be a bit long" mean?
Was she waiting for Ya Chen and Second Miss to divorce, ready to take the place of the third party?
Those words twisted the third party into a pure, innocent victim persecuted by the legitimate wife.
The legitimate wife was turned into an evil villain obstructing others’ happiness!
Xiaotao felt a surge of fury, almost wanting to rush up and tear apart Lan Yurou’s pure façade.
This was also why Xiaotao insisted on accompanying Chu Xinyue today, to care for her as needed.
After all, Chu Xinyue had just been discharged from the hospital, and Xiaotao was worried she might get upset seeing Lan Yurou and relapse into illness. 𝐟𝗿𝐞𝚎𝚠𝐞𝚋𝕟𝐨𝚟𝐞𝕝.𝕔𝕠𝚖
She had advised Chu Xinyue not to come, questioning what good could come from seeing that woman, but it was to no avail.
Chu Xinyue had insisted on coming, leaving Xiaotao no choice.
Xiaotao suppressed her anger, gently holding Chu Xinyue’s hand, whispering, "Second Miss, we’ve come this far, why don’t we leave early?"
Chu Xinyue withdrew her hand from Xiaotao’s grasp, sighed lightly, and said with self-mockery, "Afraid I’ll fall ill? Rest assured. If I couldn’t bear it, a year ago, I would have died of anger."
Seeing no other choice, Xiaotao continued to sit quietly with her in the VIP section, watching the Second Miss’s frail yet resolute silhouette, unable to resist casting a resentful glance at Lan Yurou on stage, muttering under her breath out of frustration for Chu Xinyue:
"What’s so good about an actress like her, all she knows is how to flaunt her charm and sell her looks. Actually, she isn’t better-looking than Second Miss; Second Miss just isn’t as good at showing off! I heard she started mixing in the entertainment circle at seventeen before reaching adulthood, and she even managed to hook up with the crown prince. With such experiences and background, how pure can she be? What’s up with the crown prince, how come he specifically fancies her? To add, even if Lan Yurou’s prettier, the crown prince couldn’t see it, why is he so partial to her..."
[Today’s update finished at 6000 words]
