Shu Qingqing only felt that the slightly plump girl's acting was too clumsy.
She knew exactly how much force she had used; it was nowhere near enough to make her fall.
The plump girl was definitely doing it on purpose.
But the two of them didn't know each other at all, so the plump girl must have been put up to it by someone else.
Shu Qingqing looked around and soon spotted Ren Qiuyang not far away.
Seeing her look over, Ren Qiuyang didn't avoid her gaze; instead, she arrogantly raised her wine glass in a toast toward her.
Before Shu Qingqing had time to overthink it, the crowd gathered around them.
Seeing this, the plump girl's expression became even more aggrieved. Miss, today is Old Master He's ninetieth birthday. On such a joyous occasion, making a scene like this—aren't you deliberately causing trouble for them?
Lu Bochuan quickly walked over and took her hand. What's wrong?
Shu Qingqing: She tried to spill red wine on me.
The plump girl looked on the verge of tears. Miss, you have to be reasonable. When did I try to spill wine on you? Look, your clothes are perfectly clean.
Shu Qingqing said coldly, That's because I pushed you away in time, so you didn't manage to spill it.
The plump girl suddenly pointed a finger at her. Look, you admit you just pushed me!
Hearing this, the crowd began to murmur in discussion.
Someone who was on good terms with Lu Bochuan stepped out to smooth things over. Alright, alright, it's all a misunderstanding. Miss, please get up first. Saying so, he had someone help the plump girl up.
Given the occasion today, Shu Qingqing couldn't argue too much. She was just thinking of leaving first and dealing with this matter after the banquet ended.
However, after standing up, the plump girl said to her, Miss, I know you are powerful and influential in this circle, but no matter what, you were the one who did something wrong first. You should at least apologize to me.
Lu Bochuan's face darkened slightly. Since you insist on this, I don't mind getting to the bottom of it right now.
Before coming over, the plump girl had deliberately checked; there were no security cameras here. Besides, she hadn't even spilled the wine. No matter how they investigated, they wouldn't find anything.
She bit her lip aggrievedly. I know you hold high positions, but does that mean you can just bully people as you please?
Yan Junze also hurried over and called a few security guards, preparing to escort the plump girl out.
But as soon as the guards touched the plump girl, she lay back down on the floor and even started rolling around, shouting, The rich are bullying people!
Watching from afar, Ren Qiuyang was very satisfied.
She hadn't expected this nouveau riche to put in so much effort.
Now that Shu Qingqing had ruined Old Master Yan's birthday banquet, let's see how she would clean up this mess.
In the midst of the chaos, Lu Yu suddenly walked over, leading a young boy.
Yan Junze frowned. Mingming, why didn't you tell Daddy you were coming?
The boy was Yan Junze's child with his first wife. After they divorced, his ex-wife took the child away. Yan Junze had no idea he would be here today.
Lu Yu took a drone's memory card from Mingming's hand. This has a video of that woman stopping my mom to talk just now. You'll know exactly what happened once you watch it.
Lu Yu and Mingming used to play together when they were younger. Seeing him playing outside alone with a drone earlier, Lu Yu had gone over to chat with him for a bit.
When he came in, he happened to see Shu Qingqing being pointed at and framed by a plump woman.
He remembered that Mingming had been flying the drone back and forth between the house and the yard, and thought it might have captured something useful. After finding Mingming and checking the memory card, sure enough, the footage was there.
He immediately brought the card over.
Uncle Yan, please find a computer to play this, so everyone can see what just happened.
Yan Junze nodded and immediately told his assistant to fetch a laptop.
Seeing this, the plump woman tried to slip away, but was firmly held back by the security guards.
Ren Qiuyang's heart also clenched.
What if the plump woman revealed that she was the one who instigated it?
Ren Qiuyang thought for a moment and had no choice but to walk over. While no one was paying attention, she secretly shot a warning glance at the plump woman.
Meanwhile, the memory card was inserted into the computer, and the footage quickly began to play.
In the video, it was clear that the plump girl's wine glass tilted toward Shu Qingqing first, and only then did Shu Qingqing push the plump woman's arm.
This push merely caused the plump woman to sway slightly.
Then, in the next second, she took a few steps back on her own and fell straight into the buffet table.
Right and wrong were clear at a glance.
Yan Junze's face instantly darkened. Throw this woman out.
Wait a moment. Shu Qingqing walked up to the plump woman. I don't even know you. Why did you frame me?
The plump woman clenched her fists. I was just... just angry that you refused to invest in my business, that's all.
Looking at her demeanor, Shu Qingqing knew she wouldn't be able to get anything more out of her.
The security guards dragged the plump woman out.
The hall returned to its lively atmosphere.
Shu Qingqing recalled Ren Qiuyang's provocative look from earlier and couldn't shake the feeling that something was off.
She had Lu Yu take her to find Mingming again and rewatched the drone footage.
But she found nothing.
Was she really just overthinking it?
Coming out with Lu Yu, she happened to see Lu Xun playing with another child.
Mommy! Lu Xun's eyes lit up when he saw her. He pointed at the toy in the other child's hand. Mommy, this kid's Ultraman is bigger than mine. I want to buy an Ultraman just like his.
Thinking of the Ultraman toys scattered everywhere at home, Shu Qingqing instantly felt a headache coming on.
Lu Xun, have you forgotten that you already have so many Ultraman toys? Little kids shouldn't compare themselves to others.
Lu Xun tilted his head. Mommy, what does it mean to compare?
Shu Qingqing: It means seeing that other kids have nice things and wanting to have them too. That's not a good thing.
Lu Xun puffed out his cheeks and took one last reluctant look at the Ultraman in the other child's hand. Okay then.
The birthday banquet ended, and the guests began to leave one after another.
Lu Bochuan went to get the car, while Shu Qingqing waited at the villa entrance with Lu Yu and Lu Xun.
As they were standing there, a woman in a black coat walked over.
She looked Shu Qingqing up and down, her gaze finally resting on her handbag.
Shu Qingqing recognized her as one of Ren Qiuyang's former lackeys.
As for her name, she had forgotten it.
Seeing Shu Qingqing looking over, the woman in the black coat pouted at her bag. Shu Qingqing, why are you still carrying last season's style? It's been out of fashion for ages.
Shu Qingqing chuckled. I'm nostalgic, I want to, and I like it.
The woman in black scoffed softly and walked away carrying her latest model handbag.
Once the woman was far away, Shu Qingqing's face instantly fell. How dare she look down on my bag... When did Brand H release their latest collection? I haven't been shopping in barely half a month.
Lu Yu lowered his eyes and silently pulled out a thick stack of red envelopes he had received today from his pocket. Mom, we'll go to the mall and buy the latest style later.
Lu Xun tugged at his clothes. Brother, Mommy said we shouldn't compare ourselves to others. It's not good.
Lu Yu patted his head. Mommy is different.
Oh, right, Mommy is different. Lu Xun also pulled out the crumpled wad of New Year's money from his pocket. Mommy, here, for you to buy a bag.
