Their expressions all turned grim simultaneously.
Zhang Meiyu instantly lost her appetite. She put down her chopsticks and said in a low voice.
"Let's not bring up the past anymore. Since Young Master Ye has decided it's you, then you should get along well with him."
"Things like today should be avoided in the future. If you can control your temper, then do so. Even if you can't, you absolutely cannot throw a tantrum in front of Young Master Ye. I'm saying all this for your own good, so that you can smoothly marry into the Ye family."
Zhang Meiyu had become clear-headed after realizing she had been deceived by Master Xiangshan.
Tang Zhongcheng, on the other hand, was the opposite. He did not agree with Zhang Meiyu's words.
"Xiao Min, you explicitly said before that you would voluntarily break off the engagement..."
Zhang Meiyu interrupted Tang Zhongcheng.
"Tang Zhongcheng, you haven't forgotten, have you? Xiao Min said that only after obtaining everything Yi Yi had in the Tang family would she consider breaking off the engagement."
"Yi Yi did give her room and car to Xiao Min, but she later moved back into her own room. She is the one who failed to uphold her promise first. In any case, the engagement is not to be discussed anymore."
Tang Zhongcheng was unhappy.
"Yi Yi only has this one wish, can't you fulfill it for her?"
"Tang Zhongcheng, don't forget who your biological daughter is!" Zhang Meiyu said sternly.
Tang Zhongcheng argued back.
"Although Yi Yi is not related by blood, we raised her, and our bond is deep."
...
Seeing them arguing fiercely, Tang Xiao Min ignored them and returned to her room.
She was not someone who liked to drag things out.
Wait.
Just wait a little longer.
Once she thoroughly ruined Tang Yi Yi's reputation, she would then talk to Ye Fengxing about breaking off the engagement.
She believed it wouldn't be long.
If Ye Fengxing could propose breaking off the engagement himself, that would be even better.
On the day of the school anniversary.
Tang Xiao Min arrived at the school on time to gather.
Her performance was the second to last, while Tang Yi Yi and Tang Ye's performance was in the middle.
Those with performances had to get their makeup done uniformly and prepare.
The stage was set up on the sports field, and those with performances lined up in the classrooms behind the field, waiting.
As night fell, the host delivered the opening remarks, and the school anniversary performance began.
Ye Lingyun maintained order at the entrance, and no one dared to act presumptuously.
Tang Ye and Tang Yi Yi were inseparable, sitting in a corner, chatting and laughing, flirting with each other.
Tang Ye would occasionally ruffle Tang Yi Yi's hair.
"They have such good sibling affection, I'm so envious."
"Yeah, unlike me and my brother, we fight three times a day. There were times he beat me to within an inch of my life, and I cried."
"Brothers, it really is better to have someone else's."
...
Hearing the envious comments from those around her, Tang Xiao Min felt disgusted.
Tang Ye's feelings for Tang Yi Yi had surpassed the boundaries of sibling affection.
Otherwise, why would he disregard right and wrong and stand by Tang Yi Yi's side to protect her at all costs?
"Tang Yi Yi, it's your turn. Get ready," Ye Lingyun called out from the front.
Tang Yi Yi said to Tang Ye, "Second Brother, let's go to the front."
"Okay."
Tang Yi Yi was wearing an even more magnificent dress today than during rehearsals, a haute couture worth millions.
The skirt was large and heavy.
Tang Yi Yi walked ahead, with Tang Ye following behind, considerately holding up her skirt.
An idol holding up a girl's skirt was incredibly exciting for the numerous fangirls.
"Wow!"
"So envious!"
"If Tang Ye held up my skirt, I would consider it worth dying for."
"So jealous."
...
Tang Yi Yi reveled in the envious gazes around her, immersed in Tang Ye's star power, feeling extremely pleased.
She casually glanced at Tang Xiao Min and gave her a slight smile.
It was as if she was saying, "See? What if he's not related to me by blood? He only cares about me now."
Tang Xiao Min was filled with disdain, too lazy to look at their disgusting display.
Tang Yi Yi, however, assumed that Tang Xiao Min was deeply angered by it.
She had heard that Tang Xiao Min's performance was also a singing and playing piece, but no matter what, it couldn't surpass her own performance.
Furthermore, whether Tang Xiao Min could even get on stage was another matter.
"Tang Yi Yi, go to the stage area to prepare," Ye Lingyun directed.
With Tang Ye holding her skirt, Tang Yi Yi walked step by step to the side of the stage.
As soon as she stepped onto the stage, a thunderous roar erupted from the sports field, igniting the atmosphere to its peak.
As it was a prestigious academy, performers often had some background, so this school anniversary event was being broadcast and relayed through various channels.
Ye Lingyun, seeing Tang Xiao Min still loafing around, couldn't help but remind her.
"Miss Tang, you can go and change into your costume."
Tang Xiao Min nodded and took out her costume from the bag Ye Lingyun had given her.
It was a black dress. Tang Xiao Min picked it up and looked at it, and suddenly...
"My dress has been tampered with."
Upon hearing this, everyone curiously crowded around to look.
On the black dress, which was originally adorned with Swarovski crystals, a large hole had been punched in the hem of the skirt!
"This... the performance costume is ruined, what should we do?"
"Yes, who would be so wicked?"
"The dress is ruined, what will Tang Xiao Min wear on stage?"
...
Ye Lingyun, looking at the damaged dress, roared in anger.
"I prepared the clothes! Who dares to play a prank right under my nose! Who!"
At his roar, everyone present shook their heads, not daring to speak.
Tang Xiao Min said, "The performance is about to start, and arguing about this is pointless. The priority now is to solve the costume issue as soon as possible."
Liu Feng suggested, "Why not have someone send a new one over?"
Ye Lingyun shook his head. "That won't work. To ensure the smooth running and safety of the school anniversary, the surrounding roads have been sealed off. Nothing can be brought in before the anniversary ends. Even if it could be delivered, it's unlikely to arrive in time."
For a moment, they were in a dilemma.
Someone else suggested, "Tang Yi Yi's performance will be over soon. Why not ask her if you can borrow her dress?"
As soon as these words were spoken, Tang Xiao Min immediately objected.
"No need."
Let alone the fact that Tang Yi Yi would never agree.
Even if she did, Tang Xiao Min wouldn't wear clothes that someone else had worn.
Ye Lingyun looked distressed.
"Then what should we do? This is not just a school performance; it's being broadcast online. Every little ripple is being seen."
"If there's absolutely no costume, then you'll have to forfeit your performance," Ye Lingyun said apologetically.
Forfeit?
Tang Xiao Min had poured her heart into creating this song.
Moreover, she planned to use this song to crush Tang Ye and Tang Yi Yi.
Tang Xiao Min picked up the dress and looked at it. The hole was at the front of the skirt. If...
Without another word, Tang Xiao Min, with a rip, tore the hole even larger.
Then, she tore off a large piece from the front hem of the dress.
Afterward, without a word, she took the dress and went to the back to change.