After accidentally sending a late-night reading to her ex-boyfriend

While the entire audience was in an uproar over this trending topic, Jiang Yue remained as quiet as a deserted island.

The fighting spirit she ignited today, fueled by her desire to avoid being looked down upon by Mo Chenyuan, crumbled completely under the scornful gazes of everyone. She was clearly not suited for this job.

Regarding Lin Weiwei's revelations, a year ago the Jiang family went bankrupt, and she sold all her luxury goods, but it was still a drop in the bucket for her current situation. Before her father passed away, he left her a way out: a marriage alliance with Gu Zeyu, the young master of the wealthy Gu family in Beijing. The two families were old friends, so at least it could guarantee that Jiang Yue's life wouldn't fall into hell because of bankruptcy.

Jiang Yue had been idle since childhood. Her father believed that an arranged marriage would be better than the idle Jiang Yue becoming self-reliant.

Jiang Yue resigned herself to her fate, but on the eve of her engagement, she caught Gu Zeyu cheating on her with her cousin Lin Weiwei (the one who exposed her).

She thought the fall from wealth to poverty would kill her, but she discovered that being associated with rotten people was what truly killed her.

No one expected Jiang Yue to have such a strong sense of pride, preferring to suffer bankruptcy and financial ruin rather than accept such a marriage.

After going bankrupt, Jiang Yue benefited from the "bonus" of becoming an internet celebrity and was persuaded to sign a contract to become one. Her account was previously labeled as "socialite" and "young lady," and the company's packaging maintained her previous persona.

Buying fake bags and cultivating a certain persona was partly a company requirement, and partly a "packaging plan" devised by her cousin Lin Weiwei before their falling out. That's why Lin Weiwei had such solid evidence to deliver a heavy blow when her career was just beginning to take off.

For a moment, Jiang Yue didn't know how to retaliate. Instead, she breathed a sigh of relief. Now that everything was out in the open, she was indeed pathetic, and it didn't matter.

Li Jin, who had been all smiles just moments before, instantly turned his expression to disdain: "Our company has very high standards for the image of our collaborators. Ms. Jiang's current reputation... no matter how well the script is written, it won't make a difference."

Li Jin's utterly hypocritical act had already attracted the attention of numerous influencers who had quietly raised their phones, like a group of gluttons waiting to watch the drama unfold. They were waiting for Jiang Yue to be humiliated by her business partner and for the fake socialite to completely collapse, so they could gain some traffic and grab some attention.

Such a predicament actually happened to Mo Chenyuan.

That morning, she was desperately trying to prove that she wasn't just a useless piece of trash. A year later, when they met again, her ex-girlfriend at least had some skills and could still maintain her self-respect.

His current situation this year has been exposed so thoroughly that even his underwear is gone.

Fine, she's both pathetic and vain, so what?

Jiang Yue, with her last bit of strength, held back the tears that were about to fall. The influencers, increasingly disregarding their image, rushed over, phones in hand. Jiang Yue took a step back, stepped on the hem of her long dress, and was pushed backward by the crowd.

She glanced back instinctively, and realized, oh no, it was the dessert table! She was going to be so embarrassed.

She even had a plan for the next trending topic.

It turns out that the helplessness described in novels is real at times like this. She closed her eyes, letting everything come on strong, but unexpectedly, a strong hand steadily supported her waist.

It's a bit awkward, Jiang Yue's dress has a very low back.

Mo Chenyuan's warm palm pressed against her bare back without reservation.

The transfer of warmth gave her a touch of shameful, illicit thoughts.

"Stand still!"

Mo Chenyuan's cold voice was like a bucket of cold water being poured over him. Very well, this man is completely clueless about romance, and his sexual desire is at its peak.

Before Jiang Yue could even say thank you, Mo Chenyuan immediately withdrew his hand as if he had touched something he shouldn't have, without the slightest hesitation. This made Jiang Yue even more certain that this man had never harbored any impure thoughts towards her from beginning to end.

Mo Chenyuan was already speaking to Lin Mu: "Pass down the word that everyone present tonight is forbidden from spreading information about Jiang Yue's image. Otherwise, it will be considered a breach of contract, resulting in compensation and termination of the contract. The company needs to thoroughly investigate the fake socialite matter."

Lin Mu nodded immediately: "Understood!"

After explaining, Mo Chenyuan turned to Li Jin and said, "President Li, the influencer's image is all arranged by the company. It's impossible to tell what's real and what's fake. Let's put this matter on hold for now and give us some time. If the influencer can't resolve the public opinion crisis, the company is willing to pay double the penalty for breach of contract."

Mo Chenyuan then looked at Jiang Yue, seemingly waiting for an answer.

Of course, Jiang Yue could also choose not to give this answer.

After all, whether Mo Chenyuan would make him pay double the penalty for breach of contract after making the promise was still unknown.

"Of course!" Li Jin smiled calmly and agreed, "I see Miss Jiang's sincerity in cooperating. Now it's up to Miss Jiang to decide how to handle it!"

The pressure is left to Jiang Yue.

Jiang Yue looked at the gaze that Mo Chenyuan was naturally casting at her, clenched her fists, and said, "I will resolve the issue within a month."

Next was a conversation between the bigwigs. For Jiang Yue, there was no need to attend anymore. She wanted to get some fresh air, so she left the venue temporarily.

Jiang Yue felt that although Mo Chenyuan had protected her today, her career had entered another abyss. If she could not salvage her reputation, she would have to pay more than double the compensation, making her situation even worse.

Given her habit of backing down, she shouldn't have agreed.

Sigh, life.

Mo Chenyuan spoke up for her just now, and she couldn't help but agree. It seems that Mr. Mo's charm in her heart is as strong as ever.

Jiang Yue has now realized that she has absolutely no attraction to Mo Chenyuan.

That last glimmer of hope turned into tangible despair. Just then, Jiang Yue's wrist was suddenly grabbed, and with tremendous force, she was pulled into a corner.

"Let me see how tough our proud, bankrupt heiress really is! You'd better get engaged obediently and beg me. After all, how could someone who's going to become my fiancée, the one about to marry into a wealthy family, possibly be a fake socialite!"

Jiang Yue was puzzled before. Her life was miserable, and these scumbags knew that, so why did they choose to attack her today and expose her to the media?

So it was all to force him to turn back?

Previously, her father arranged for her to marry into the Gu family. She didn't know what kind of grudges the previous generation had. The Gu family liked her very much and even issued an ultimatum: if Gu Zeyu's wife was not Jiang Yue, even Gu Zeyu's right to inherit the family would be in danger.

Otherwise, Lin Weiwei wouldn't have helped Gu Zeyu and made her turn back.

"My business is none of your concern!"

Jiang Yue raised her chin and turned to leave.

"Jiang Yue, the whole internet is against you, and you still won't admit your mistake!" Gu Zeyu took a step closer, his breath almost hitting Jiang Yue's face: "You think I have to marry you? Besides your face, what else do you have? Wouldn't it be better to just be a pretty face? A boring, pretentious woman like you is lucky I even noticed you. If it weren't for this old man's choice, I wouldn't even look at you even if you offered yourself to me!"

Jiang Yue looked up and met Gu Zeyu's face: "You look down on me and even teamed up with Lin Weiwei to deal with me. Are you afraid that once I become independent, I won't come back to play along with your act?"

Enraged, Gu Zeyu suddenly gripped Jiang Yue's wrist tightly, so hard that Jiang Yue felt pain.

"You no longer have the right to be arrogant. If you don't behave, I have plenty of ways to deal with you and ensure you never recover!"

Jiang Yue was furious and kicked Gu Zeyu directly in the knee.

Gu Zeyu winced in pain and released his grip, then flew into a rage: "Just wait and I'll ruin your reputation and make you a target of online bashing."

Gu Zeyu still felt it wasn't enough, so he reached out to pull Jiang Yue again.

With his other hand, Mo Chenyuan intercepted Gu Zeyu's movement and effortlessly pushed Gu Zeyu, causing him to stumble.

"Who are you? Mind your own business! Do you even know what my relationship with her is?"

Faced with Gu Zeyu's anger, Mo Chenyuan was quite disdainful: "Your affairs have nothing to do with me. I just hate men who lay a hand on women the most."

Having captured Jiang Yue this time, he didn't know what Jiang Yue was so proud of, but she was determined to get her family's assets.

Jiang Yue looked at Mo Chenyuan and saw that he was always like this, even when it came to "hero saving the beauty," he would explain it clearly and wouldn't allow her to have any wild thoughts.

However, Mo Chenyuan is undeniably handsome and dashing, after all, he's the only man she's ever actively set her sights on.

"Get out of my way! Do you even know who I am?"

Gu Zeyu straightened his clothes and took the initiative to save face.

"What does this have to do with me!" Mo Chenyuan looked at the staff member next to him: "Throw him out!"

After he finished speaking, several bodyguards in black rushed forward.

Gu Zeyu's insults faded into the distance.

Jiang Yue felt she should say something.

She said softly, "Thanks, you're really handsome!"

After saying that, Jiang Yue prepared to leave.

"Is that your...fiancé?"

Jiang Yue did not answer.

"Is this the man you said was worthy of you back then?"

Jiang Yue felt extremely embarrassed. She had only said it casually, never expecting Mo Chenyuan to take it so seriously.

Jiang Yue forced a smile and faced Mo Chenyuan: "What's wrong, Mo Chenyuan? Are you jealous?"

She was just saying it casually, and she knew Mo Chenyuan would vehemently deny it. It was best to leave before Mo Chenyuan said anything unpleasant.

She was about to leave in her high heels when Mo Chenyuan grabbed her wrist, trapping her in a small space. His other hand, to further restrain her, was pressed against her back—the same action, but a different atmosphere.

Mo Chenyuan lowered his eyes and stared at Jiang Yue. The situation between the two became delicate. If Mo Chenyuan lowered his head a little more, perhaps... they could kiss.