Watching Zhou Dan's wary demeanor, Tang Xiaomin understood her concerns.
"You don't need to be afraid. Zhang Guo'er's actions are her own business, and they have nothing to do with you," Tang Xiaomin said.
"I just want to ask, since you used to be close with Zhang Guo'er, you should know about the issues between Zhang Guo'er and Lu Sisi."
"Lu Sisi?"
Zhou Dan murmured and shook her head.
"I don't know. Before I broke off ties with Zhang Guo'er, I saw her interact with Lu Sisi. After we broke up, I knew even less."
"But before Zhang Guo'er drove and hit someone, Lu Sisi was with her at a bar. How could they not have been in contact?" Shu Ya asked, puzzled.
Zhou Dan repeated, "I don't know."
Having gathered no information, Shu Ya and Tang Xiaomin had to return to class.
Along the way, Shu Ya couldn't quite figure it out.
"Xiaomin, Lu Sisi always seems so timid and easily scared. Why would she go to a place like a bar with someone like Zhang Guo'er?"
"A good girl like her doesn't seem like the type to go to bars. It doesn't fit her persona."
Tang Xiaomin also didn't want to think that way, but the investigation indicated that Lu Sisi had indeed gone to a bar with Zhang Guo'er.
"They just went to a bar for a drink once, which doesn't prove anything. Perhaps it's because Tang Xu is dead that I'm overthinking things."
Tang Xiaomin didn't delve deeper and went to the classroom with Shu Ya.
At noon, Lu Sisi suddenly approached Tang Xiaomin and the others.
She lowered her head and shyly said, "Xiaomin, Shu Ya, today is my birthday. My brother has prepared a small party for me, and I hope you can celebrate it with me."
Tang Xiaomin was just about to get more information about Lu Sisi when she unexpectedly showed up so soon.
"Okay, since it's a party, we'll go after we go home and change this evening," Tang Xiaomin said.
Lu Sisi immediately beamed.
"It's great that everyone can come. Then it's settled. See you tonight."
Lu Sisi left, and her back today seemed more confident than before.
"Xiaomin, did you hear?"
"Hear what?"
"I heard that Lu Zelei invited quite a few celebrities from the entertainment industry to celebrate Lu Sisi's birthday. It's not the 'small party' Lu Sisi mentioned; it's going to be quite lively."
"Lu Zelei only has one sister, Lu Sisi, so it's natural for him to be good to her," Tang Xiaomin said.
Meanwhile, on Lu Sisi's side, after securing Tang Xiaomin, she immediately rushed to invite Qian Lili.
"Lili, it's my birthday today, and Xiaomin and the others are all going. You and Feng Shao must come too."
"Xiaomin is going? Then I'll definitely be there," Qian Lili said.
"Then see you tonight."
After Lu Sisi left, Liu Feng said disdainfully.
"Lu Sisi looks innocent, but she's actually very calculating. Xiaomin is straightforward, so she went to win over Xiaomin first. That way, Ling Yun will surely rush to attend her birthday banquet."
"Hmph, don't you men like this kind of pure white lotus?" Qian Lili also said disdainfully.
"Let's not dwell on the past. It's never too late to turn over a new leaf."
...
After school, when Zhang Meiyu heard that Tang Xiaomin was going to an event, she personally selected clothes for her and helped her get dressed.
Zhang Meiyu had the best taste and aesthetics. With her thoughtful efforts, Tang Xiaomin was dressed in a white gown that reached her ankles, revealing only a hint of her black high heels.
Her hair was simply styled back, adorned with an exquisite black hairpin.
Looking at Tang Xiaomin, Zhang Meiyu felt a surge of emotion, as if she saw her younger self.
"Xiaomin, dressed like this, you'll surely be the most dazzling at the banquet."
This was for Lu Sisi's birthday banquet, and Tang Xiaomin hadn't intended to steal Lu Sisi's thunder.
However, she had just received the latest news from Lu Xing. The hospital personnel who had previously tested her for pregnancy at Zhang Guo'er's accusation had received money from an anonymous account at the time.
After a period of investigation, it was finally confirmed that the source of the money was Lu Sisi.
This meant that Lu Sisi had orchestrated the entire incident of Zhang Guo'er falsely accusing her of pregnancy. Su Dan Novel Network.
Back then, when they confronted each other on the playground, Lu Sisi had actually stepped forward to defend her and was even bullied by Zhang Guo'er for it.
What a performance!
Tang Xiaomin looked at herself in the mirror, very satisfied.
The simplest and most direct way to expose someone's flaws was to anger them.
"Mom, I need to leave."
"Mhm, go ahead. Have fun."
...
Lu Sisi's birthday banquet was held at a hotel.
Lu Sisi, dressed exquisitely, stood beside Lu Zelei, who introduced her to his friends in the entertainment industry.
Lu Sisi's appearance today was a departure from the norm, astonishing everyone and earning her much praise.
"Girls change a lot as they grow. Sisi is getting more and more beautiful."
"Yes, I almost didn't recognize her at first."
"Sisi, would you like me to introduce you to some boyfriends?"
...
Lu Sisi, unlike her usual shy and timid self, confidently replied, "Thank you for your kind offer, Minghao ge. But I already have someone I like."
"Oh, you already have someone you like? Who is it?"
"It's a secret."
Lu Sisi played coy, and everyone didn't press further.
The banquet proceeded smoothly, and guests brought gifts for Lu Sisi.
Soon, Shu Ya and the others arrived, including Liu Feng and Ye Lingyun.
Out of courtesy, they all brought gifts.
Lu Sisi walked towards them excitedly.
"I'm already very happy that everyone could come, and you even brought gifts. You're too kind."
Most of the people present were from the entertainment industry invited by Lu Zelei. Upon seeing Ye Lingyun, they all came forward to greet him.
"Hello, Yun Shao. We didn't expect Yun Shao to be so close with Sisi."
"Hello, Yun Shao..."
"Hello, Yun Shao..."
...
Ye Lingyun's presence at Lu Sisi's birthday banquet, and his personal gift, carried significant weight.
Given his current status, there were very few people he would deign to acknowledge.
This, in turn, made the guests at the banquet view Lu Sisi in an even higher light.
In today's society, what truly mattered? It was about connections.
Everyone presented their gifts to Lu Sisi. When it was Ye Lingyun's turn, he casually handed his gift to Lu Sisi.
Throughout the process, his gaze was scanning the surroundings, searching for something, and he didn't even look directly at Lu Sisi.
It was less of attending a banquet and more of having an ulterior motive.
Lu Sisi knew what Ye Lingyun was looking for.
"Yun Shao, I just called Xiaomin. She should be here soon."
Although she said this, Lu Sisi's heart felt anything but happy.
Ye Lingyun said nothing and turned to move to another area.
Lu Sisi suddenly called out, "Xiaomin is here!"