"Perfect match, handsome man and beautiful woman, so enviable."
"Their wedding will definitely make waves throughout Modu!"
...
Enemies on a narrow road, bumping into each other even at a reunion dinner.
If Ye Fengxing were to marry Nangong Shanshan, with the support of the Nangong family, his position in the Ye Group would be unshakeable.
When personal grudges intertwine with group interests, how many innocent people will be implicated?
"Xiao Min, don't just stand there, let's go."
Zhou Xiaolan's urging pulled Tang Xiao Min's thoughts back.
The most luxurious private rooms in the hotel were all on the same floor.
As Tang Xiao Min and her group exited the elevator, they saw people from the Ye family and the Nangong family standing together, exchanging pleasantries.
Compared to their group of several dozen, Tang Xiao Min's side, with only six people, seemed too small.
They eyed each other with ill intent, then, without further incident, entered their respective reserved private rooms.
During the New Year's holiday, any grievances could wait until after the festivities.
With just a glance, Tang Xiao Min still noticed something unusual.
Ye Die had not been seen earlier. By rights, her injuries should have mostly healed.
Could it be that her attempt to sow discord had failed?
"Xiao Min, what are you thinking about again? Why are you always spacing out?" Zhou Xiaolan muttered.
"I'm thinking."
"It's so warm here, why don't you take off your coat?"
"Oh, alright."
Only then did Tang Xiao Min realize how warm the private room was.
After taking off her down jacket, she was wearing a pink sweater, the very one Zhang Mei Yu had knitted.
Seeing Tang Xiao Min wearing it, Zhang Mei Yu's eyes turned slightly red.
The fact that she was wearing the sweater she knitted proved that she had finally forgiven her.
"Xiao Min looks good and stays warm in this sweater, doesn't she, Xiao Min?"
Tang Xiao Min nodded.
"Yes, it's quite nice."
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"Then I'll knit a few more for you, so you can have different ones to wear."
This...
Tang Xiao Min didn't like wearing sweaters, yet for some reason, she couldn't bring herself to refuse Zhang Mei Yu.
You cannot stop someone from being unkind to you, nor can you stop someone from desperately wanting to be good to you; people are this complex.
They chatted livelily.
Yan Jue and Li Changchun drank together. One was a president, the other a gatekeeper, yet they found much to talk about.
Only Tang Ye was left out in the cold, silently picking at the rice in his bowl.
...
At nine-thirty in the evening, they finished early.
As they walked out of the private room, the corridor was in chaos.
From the private room where Ye Fengxing and his party were, came sounds of a commotion.
The news of Ye Fengxing's impending marriage to Nangong Shanshan had ultimately not been kept from Ye Die. She had rushed over to stop it, causing a scene in the private room.
At this moment, she was even threatening to end her own life.
Holding a broken glass bottle, Ye Die held it to her neck as a threat.
"I object to this marriage! Nangong Shanshan conspired with Tang Xiao Min to harm me. How can such a woman marry into the Ye family, and how is she qualified to be my sister-in-law?"
"Nangong Shanshan is a traitor! She's not worthy!"
All the members of the Ye family shook their heads, looking at Ye Die, who was now irrational and only resorting to making a scene.
Her ability to handle official matters had been acceptable during this period.
However, along with being spoiled, she was arrogant, conceited, and disrespectful of others.
This led to her current state of disfigurement and ruin.
To still be causing trouble in this state was truly beyond reproach.
One of Ye Fengxing's men suggested, "Master Feng, Ye Die's behavior has brought shame to the Ye family. Outsiders are pointing fingers at us over this matter. I suggest we expel Ye Die from the family to salvage the Ye family's reputation!"
"For the sake of the Ye family's reputation, please expel Ye Die from the household."
"Yes, expel her from the family!"
...
Expelling Ye Die from the family was not only to salvage the Ye family's reputation.
It was also to provide an explanation to the soon-to-be-married Nangong Shanshan, as Ye Die had scratched Nangong Shanshan's face.
If this matter was not handled properly, it would undoubtedly become a hidden danger, leading to no peace in the future.
Ye Die was shocked?
She never imagined that her family members would not only not speak up for her but would also want to expel her from the family!
Were they still family?
Looking at them, Ye Die felt like a stranger. It seemed she had never truly seen them clearly.
Fortunately, her elder brother still cared for her. Her elder brother was the head of the family, and those people meant nothing. Ye Die comforted herself with this for the moment.
Ye Fengxing stood up, slowly walked to Ye Die, and then slowly took the broken bottle away from her neck.
"Big brother..."
*Slap!*
Ye Fengxing directly landed a heavy slap, knocking Ye Die to the ground.
Ye Die stumbled and fell, staring wide-eyed at Ye Fengxing in disbelief!
"Why?"
"Why are you treating me like this too?"
"I'm your sister, aren't you going to expel me from the family?"
Ye Fengxing suppressed his anger and did not look at Ye Die again.
"Take her away and keep a close watch on her!"
Several bodyguards roughly dragged Ye Die away.
And Ye Die, due to her dead heart and despair, offered no resistance.
"Everyone, please sit down and let's continue our discussion," Ye Fengxing said.
Ye Die's little interlude had no effect.
In the corridor, Tang Xiao Min first sent the others away.
Seeing Ye Die being escorted out by the bodyguards, she didn't hesitate to mock her.
"Isn't this the young lady of the Ye family? Your face is ruined, I almost didn't recognize you."
As soon as Ye Die saw Tang Xiao Min, she lost all reason and lunged forward, wishing she could tear Tang Xiao Min apart.
If not for the bodyguards holding her back, she would have transformed into a wild beast at that moment.
"Tang Xiao Min, you venomous woman! May you die a horrible death!"
"Heh..."
Tang Xiao Min was amused by Ye Die's curses.
She leaned close to Ye Die's ear and quietly told her a fact.
"The last person who cursed me to die a horrible death has already been cremated. Do you want to know if you're scared?"
Tang Xiao Min smiled and swaggered into the elevator.
Ye Die's arrogance had led to her current predicament, a consequence of her own doing.
As the elevator doors closed, Tang Xiao Min did not forget to give Ye Die a scornful and provocative smile.
As expected, Ye Die started jumping around again, unable to handle any provocation.
Ye Die was finished. Who would be next?
...
# Last night, a large bar under Ye Group suddenly exploded, suspected to be caused by fireworks. #
News reports, television, everywhere was talking about this explosion.
Bars were closed for the New Year's holiday, so there were no casualties.
In the office of Xianfu Group, Zhong Li watched the news broadcast with great excitement.
"Thoroughly satisfying! Utterly satisfying! While they're on holiday for New Year's, let's blow up a few more Ye Group companies and see if he still dares to be arrogant!"
At the same time, Ye Fengxing moved his mouse, and the screen on his computer changed to the headquarters building of Ye Group.
A wicked smile then curved his lips.
"Go tell Lu Xing to work overtime. Tonight, we'll set off fireworks that the entire Modu can see."
"Yes!"