Chapter 133: Chapter 133: How could this happen?!
Everyone heard a sudden ripping sound of fabric.
The banquet, previously a bit noisy, went quiet in an instant.
Nearly everyone’s gaze fixed on Song Keren right there.
Now, there was no need for anyone else’s judgement; everyone could tell that the evening dress Song Keren was wearing was a fake.
Xia Wenjin was clearly scared by the scene as well.
She was supposed to stand by Song Keren’s side and back her up, but that very move had backfired spectacularly.
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Alice’s brow furrowed, as she added insult to injury, “This dress does look very much like something I designed, but I would never use such poor-quality fabric.”
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The banquet hall fell even quieter after that.
Alice seemed completely oblivious to everyone else’s mood and carried on, “Besides the fabric, the neckline is different from my design, and Lady Xiao, the dress you’re wearing must also be a counterfeit—I never use frog button closures.”
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Xiao Jinglan felt even more suffocated.
How could this be happening?!
“An utter disgrace!” Old Master Song glared at Xiao Jinglan. “Is this how you run a household? You can’t even distinguish a counterfeit dress?”
Xiao Jinglan’s mouth fell open, and she tried to explain, “I didn’t—I…”
“Enough. Go change with Keren and stop embarrassing yourself here!”
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That was it; Xiao Jinglan was completely done for.
She hadn’t expected all her meticulous planning to end up benefiting others, while she herself faced such an outcome.
Luckily, the commotion at the banquet soon passed.
Everyone had come to foster relations with the Song Family, naturally, they wouldn’t gossip.
Lu Zhaozhao watched as Xiao Jinglan and Song Keren left in disgrace, feeling quite thrilled.
They definitely hadn’t anticipated her shrewd maneuvers would backfire so spectacularly.
Lu Zhaozhao picked up a glass of red wine from the table and swirled it lightly, occasionally nodding at the enthusiastic people nearby as a response.
Suddenly, her view was blocked by a shadow.
Before Lu Zhaozhao could look back, a warm suit jacket was draped over her shoulders.
The familiar scent made her eyes narrow slightly, “Mr. Song?”
The people around them, recognizing the situation, smartly walked away, leaving just the two of them by the table.
Song Sinian wrapped his arms around her from behind, enveloping her completely.
His head buried in Lu Zhaozhao’s neck, he muttered, “These banquets are so annoying, with so many people crowding around you.”
Lu Zhaozhao wanted to lift her hand to rub his head to comfort him, but Song Sinian’s hold pressed down on both of her arms, leaving her unable to move.
So she tilted her head and rested her cheek on his, her voice soft, “How about I stay with you after the banquet, would that be good?”
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Song Sinian didn’t reply to her suggestion.
But his stillness seemed to indicate he was wrestling with the idea.
Lu Zhaozhao noticed his adorable demeanor and couldn’t help but sneak a smile.
Song Sinian felt her shudder clearly, and his head that was buried revealed itself.
He looked at Lu Zhaozhao’s radiant little face and, after hesitating for a while, still asked, “So, if I agree, will there be a reward?”
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Was his reluctance all because he was worried about that?
Lu Zhaozhao suppressed the urge to burst into laughter and nodded, “Yes, there will be.”
Although she was afraid he might save up for a big one to redeem, he deserved what was due to him, not one less.
Even though Song Sinian didn’t speak, he obviously snuggled into her embrace, looking quite happy.
The longer Lu Zhaozhao spent time with Song Sinian, the more she could sense his emotional changes.
And she was getting more and more skilled at it.
“By the way, Mr. Song… there won’t be any problems with grandfather, right?” Lu Zhaozhao pursed her lips, suddenly worrying about Mr. Song.
His thorough manner just now didn’t seem feigned, but if they relied solely on this incident to unearth all the people Xiao Jinglan and her party had planted in the Song Mansion, wouldn’t it arouse their suspicion?
Song Sinian rested his chin on Lu Zhaozhao’s shoulder and murmured, “Despite everything, Old Master Song was once the president of the Song Group. He has far more tricks up his sleeve than you could imagine, something this trivial, he can handle.”
Right after he finished discussing the matter with Old Master Song, his people had already got to the bottom of everyone in the Song Mansion.
When the results came out, the old man set traps for a few who were suspected to be in key positions within the mansion.
Just waiting for them to fall into them.
The reason why the wines at the banquet turned out the way they did was probably Old Master Song’s handiwork too.
Of course, those who were roped in were far more than just the few names on the list.
Old Master Song took advantage of this situation not only to clear out all the moles others had planted but also to defuse some potential time bombs who had shaky loyalties.
Song Sinian’s dark eyes drooped slightly as he glanced at the person in his arms and couldn’t help but feel a sense of admiration in his heart.
His wife was still too naive.
Old Master Song did indeed seem leisurely at times, but when it came to cleaning up rubbish, he was known for being ruthlessly efficient.
Thinking this, Song Sinian’s dark eyes suddenly narrowed. Should he let Lu Zhaozhao know?
Perhaps if he told her, she would stay away from the old man out of fear. But what if she thought the same of him?
Song Sinian was still hesitating when the handbag Lu Zhaozhao was casually holding suddenly vibrated.
Lu Zhaozhao gently patted Song Sinian’s hand and whispered, “Mr. Song, I’m going to take a call on the balcony.”
“Okay.” Song Sinian then slowly released his arm from around Lu Zhaozhao and let her go to the balcony.
Meanwhile, he stood quietly next to the balcony pillar, waiting for her.
Unbeknownst to them, their interactions had already been unwittingly captured by someone.
On the balcony.
Lu Zhaozhao glanced at the phone number and a slight frown crossed her brow before she answered.
“Hello? Zhenzhen?”
Xu Zhenzhen usually contacted her with messages, so why was she suddenly calling her now?
“Zhaozhao, baby! Are you being bullied?” Xu Zhenzhen’s voice was filled with urgency on the other end of the phone, which made Lu Zhaozhao’s lips uncontrollably curve into a smile.
She had always been worried whether her relationship with Xu Zhenzhen could be as good as in her previous life, but it seemed her concerns were for naught.
Xu Zhenzhen… was still as kind as ever.
Lu Zhaozhao sighed in relief, “Rest assured, nobody is bullying me.”
As soon as she finished speaking, Xu Zhenzhen’s agitated voice came through, “How is that possible? The trending searches are blowing up with news about you wearing a counterfeit dress. How could Song Sinian ever let you wear a fake?”