Wan Tong hired a few more bodyguards from another company. They occasionally accompanied her on outings, making Yu Sheng less noticeable.
The waitress was still in the hospital, but her family had all left and never visited her again. They even took all the compensation money, leaving her unable to pay the hospital and medical bills.
A reporter posted her tragic situation online, but it only attracted ridicule and sarcasm from netizens.
Regarding the cyberbullying the waitress was suffering, most people at Yue Corporation didn’t care, thinking she deserved it. However, Wan Tong insisted that the restaurant come up with a reasonable solution to resolve the matter.
In the end, the restaurant paid off all her expenses and gave her enough money to cover a month’s living expenses.
Many were shocked and thought it was unnecessary.
Yue Corporation had already been taken advantage of, and now they continued to play the fool? Were they stupid?
But Wan Tong’s efforts paid off. A few days later, the waitress went online and started a livestream, tearfully apologizing to Yue Corporation and Wan Tong. She vaguely mentioned that both installing the camera and her suicide attempt were due to her weak will and being instigated by others.
This livestream brought Wan Tong back into the public spotlight.
How could someone as young as her, holding so many shares in Yue Corporation, not attract envy?
Additionally, the kidnapping cases orchestrated by Butler Zhong was exposed online, garnering even more sympathy for her.
Butler Zhong was very stubborn, or perhaps given some benefit by Yue Jingye, so he took all the blame upon himself.
Speculation ran wild online, with Yue Jingye becoming the hidden villain in the eyes of netizens.
But whenever there were doubts about him, they were soon deleted or overshadowed by new information.
Yue Jingye continued to play the role of the good uncle, occasionally inviting Wan Tong out to eat, and their “harmonious” photos were often captured by reporters.
The entire city was shrouded in a dark atmosphere. Longcheng Grand Hotel hosted a grand charity gala, attended by not only business people but also many big names in the entertainment industry, attracting a lot of media attention.
Wan Tong and Yue Jingye rode together in a car, with Yu Sheng sitting in the front passenger seat and another bodyguard driving.
“Tongtong, I must say, these new bodyguards of yours are much more imposing than Xiao Yu before. But the one up front looks quite like Xiao Yu,” Yue Jingye remarked.
“Mm…” Wan Tong responded indifferently, seemingly not interested in continuing the conversation.
Yue Jingye smiled, turning to look at her. “Nervous?”
“Not really. It’s not the first time I’ve attended such an event.” She thought of Lu Yun, who had said he would bring a big-busted girl to the gala after she refused to be his date. It would probably be quite lively later.
She had a feeling Yu Jian might also show up.
Yue Jingye nodded. “True, Tongtong has always been outstanding since she was young.”
Wan Tong smiled faintly, her gaze turning cold. No matter how she investigated Yue Jingye, everything appeared clean. Even Shishi said Yue Jingye excelled at manipulating people, using them to achieve his own goals.
From Shishi, Wan Tong also learned that Yue Jingye had a good relationship with the shareholders and had secretly acquired a significant amount of Yue Corporation’s shares.
If she hadn’t handled the situation with the waitress well, she might have been ousted by now, and Yue Corporation would be in danger. At that point, Yue Jingye could take over and reorganize the company. With his abilities, he could certainly restore Yue Corporation to its former glory.
The car stopped, and Yue Jingye opened the door for Wan Tong before Yu Sheng could, helping her out and offering his arm in a gentlemanly manner.
The Yue family was known for their good looks, and Yue Jingye, impeccably dressed, looked even more handsome and charming.
Without hesitation, Wan Tong took his arm.
Behind them, Yu Sheng’s gaze turned cold as he stared at their linked arms, unable to help flexing his fingers.
Sensitive to the change, Wan Tong glanced back at him, giving him a warning look before resuming her composed smile.
Seeing her swift change in expression, Yu Sheng felt a peculiar itch in his heart.
Wan Tong was wearing a strapless, sea-blue gown, a color not everyone could pull off. Her skin was as fair and smooth as milk, her proportions perfect, with delicate collarbones and an enticing shoulder and neck line. The strapless design accentuated the soft curves of her chest.
The waistband, adorned with small gems, highlighted her slim waist, and the layered skirt reached her calves, revealing slender ankles and shimmering silver high heels.
Celebrities hadn’t yet arrived, and the reporters were just on standby. However, when Wan Tong walked the red carpet with Yue Jingye, a flurry of camera flashes erupted.
Wan Tong hadn’t done anything elaborate with her hair, and her makeup was subtle. Her small, palm-sized face, with jade-like skin, black hair, and red lips, along with her delicate features, outshone many starlets in the entertainment industry.
Recently, she had gained significant popularity online, and the photographers, recognizing her, snapped away as if she were a major celebrity.
“That’s the eldest daughter of the Yue Corporation…”
“Eldest daughter? She’s the current head of Yue Corporation. The man next to her is her second uncle… She also has a fiancé, that young master from the Lu family, Lu Yun.”
“Why is she in charge if there are male heirs in the Yue family?”
“Are you dumb? Yue Corporation was built from scratch by Wan Tong’s parents. Of course, it would be passed down to their own child.”
“Are the rumors online true? That her second uncle wants to kill her and take over the company…”
“Who knows?”
“Who’s that handsome guy next to her? The one with Wan Tong…”
“He looks like a bodyguard. Wan Tong seems to have hired quite a few bodyguards, all of them very good-looking. Man, if this guy doesn’t go into showbiz, it’s a waste. There was also a female bodyguard before, very good-looking too…”
…
Yu Sheng overheard all kinds of information, his expression unchanged, but his gaze grew deeper as he glanced at Yue Jingye’s back.
In the mermaid tribe, the most valued aspect is blood relations.
However, human society doesn’t seem to operate in the same way.
Under the gaze of many onlookers, Wan Tong and Yue Jingye entered the banquet hall directly, just as Lu Yun’s voice rang out at the perfect moment.
“Tongtong, I’m here!”
There was no busty girl by his side. He was dressed in a white suit, his brown hair neatly styled, and his smile made him even more strikingly handsome. The attention he garnered from some of the women around was a testament to his charm.
Not only Lu Yun, but also Yue Jingye and Yu Sheng attracted a lot of attention.
Of course, Wan Tong seemed immune to the looks directed at her.
Lu Yun approached them, and Yue Jingye patted his shoulder, “Did you come alone?”
Lu Yun immediately looked at Wan Tong with a grievance, “Isn’t it because Tongtong refused me? Second Uncle is more important than a fiancé, right?”
Wan Tong smiled without responding, and Yue Jingye quickly added, “This won’t do, I don’t want to be the one hindering your relationship. I’d better step aside.”
After saying this, he really moved aside, and immediately someone approached him to strike up a conversation.
Yue Jingye had his regular lovers, but he never let lust cloud his judgment. Some of these women didn’t even know his true identity.
Such a man was quite formidable.
Wan Tong initially wanted to let Yu Sheng rest, but before she could say anything, she met his deep, dark eyes.
“I’ll stay with you,” he said, as if knowing what she was about to say, cutting her off first.
“What kind of bodyguard follows around?” Lu Yun whispered in protest, tugging at her wrist, “Tongtong, isn’t it good to let me accompany you?”
Yu Sheng immediately saw through Lu Yun’s playful tactics. He frowned slightly, reached out, and gently hooked Wan Tong’s finger, repeating, “I’ll stay with you.”
Wan Tong : “…”
Lu Yun : “…Shameless, copying me.”
“Tongtong…” Yu Jian’s voice suddenly came from behind.
All three turned to look.
“D*mn, here comes another one…” Lu Yun muttered, his expression turning gloomy again.
Yu Sheng glanced at the approaching Yu Jian, his eyes cold.
He knew Yu Jian was here with an agenda, and Yu Jian was genuinely interested in Tongtong.
“Mr. Yu, what a surprise to see you here,” Wan Tong said with a smile.
Yu Jian maintained his gentlemanly smile, despite her address, “I knew you would be here, so I came.”
“…” Wan Tong smiled, glancing at the three handsome men in front of her, suddenly feeling the pressure.
In the end, all three stayed by Wan Tong’s side.
Fortunately, several top celebrities drew most of the attention away, allowing the three of them to blend into the crowd discreetly.
Zheng Jun had explained the charity gala’s process to Wan Tong, but she didn’t remember much. She simply followed the crowd to different locations and signed a check.
As the event was nearing its end, Yu Sheng suddenly had to leave.
Wan Tong saw his serious expression and didn’t ask much, letting him leave.
After a while, Lu Yun received a phone call and left for a moment.
Wan Tong didn’t pay much attention and was secretly asking Shishi, [What is the boss up to?]
[He received news about his parents.]
[Is the news real?]
[Yes, but they’re abroad, and Shishi can’t ascertain their safety at the moment.]
Wan Tong wanted to continue asking when suddenly a hand appeared on the back of her own.
She quickly turned her head and met a pair of deep purple eyes, almost black, like whirlpools drawing her in completely.
“Tongtong, it’s stuffy in here. Want to go out with me for a bit?” Yu Jian’s voice was low and pleasant, like countless tiny hands tightly gripping one’s heart.
Wan Tong’s eyes were a bit dazed, then she dumbly nodded her head.
Yu Jian smiled slightly, holding her wrist, and after she stood up, he even lifted her skirt a bit for her.
In the empty corridor, one could see the flowerbeds outside illuminated by moonlight, but compared to the lively banquet hall, this place was deserted.
Yu Jian originally held Wan Tong’s wrist, but now he had her soft, boneless little hand completely in his palm, making his whole hand hot, a heat that reached his heart.
Yue Wantong was a stunner; from the first moment he saw her, he clearly knew she was special.
He chose an angle so that the camera in the corner could capture both of them clearly, and then he let go of Wan Tong’s hand.
Wan Tong looked up at him like she was deeply in love, but in reality, her eyes were misty and unfocused.
Some powerful mermaids can even use their voices and eyes to mesmerize humans, and Yu Jian was one of them.