Chapter 221 Taoyao Bankruptcy
Tao Yao still maintained a gentle smile on her face despite these words that were obviously meant to pick a fight.
She shook her head gently, her tone still calm:
"Everyone, Feiying hasn't been feeling well today, so she hasn't been talking much."
"It's been really hard preparing for the engagement party during this period. I hope she can take more rest."
"Since we are all friends, I will just speak frankly."
"Please be considerate and let her take good care of her health."
"After all, this is our big day and I don't want to have any regrets because of her health condition."
But the harsh voice persisted:
"Not feeling well? Then why hold an engagement party? Are you forced to do this? I've been observing her since I walked in, and she looked indifferent from beginning to end. Maybe she doesn't want to agree to this marriage at all..."
"Besides, everyone knows that Feiying's status and position are so high that she is not a good match for Taoyao."
"If you ask me, why not think about it before you get engaged? You may regret it later."
Such malicious doubts made Feiying's heart sink a little bit.
She bit her lip tightly and clenched her hands into fists.
Those harsh words were like sharp blades, piercing into her heart.
She knew she should stand up and say something, she should defend herself.
But faced with such a scene, she felt unprecedentedly nervous.
After hesitating for a long time, she finally plucked up the courage and took the microphone from Tao Yao.
But......
What to say?
Facing the complicated gazes from the audience, Feiying's heart beat rapidly.
Some are looking forward to it, some are mocking it, and some are just looking forward to the show...
All kinds of looks made her feel breathless.
She could feel the teasing gaze of Black Rose, the worried looks of Pearl and Coral, and the encouraging smiles of Forget-Me-Not mother and daughter.
And the expectations of my friends...
Damn it... Say something! Feiying!
Let them know that you are qualified to bring Taoyao happiness!
Let them know that you are not the good-for-nothing that they say you are!
Just when she was so nervous that she could hardly speak, a warm hand grabbed hers.
That was Tao Yao, looking at her with a firm gaze, as if silently giving her strength.
Taoyao's hands were very warm, and that warmth seemed to be able to dispel all the uneasiness in her heart.
At this moment, Feiying suddenly calmed down.
She took a deep breath, raised her head, and spoke slowly:
"I know that among the people who came today, many do not support us being together."
"You think I'm a waste, that I'm not worthy of Tao Yao, and that I shouldn't be in this position at all."
"But so what? In the final analysis, you are just jealous of me."
"I'm jealous that I can win Taoyao's favor, that I can stand by her side, that I can be the most special person to her."
"I can win Taoyao's favor, and I can make her fall in love with me."
"What qualifications do you have to point fingers here? Why do you think you are more suitable for this position than me?"
Feiying's voice became more and more powerful, with a hint of provocation and sarcasm in her tone:
"Taoyao just likes me and is willing to do many, many things for me. I can accept her love unscrupulously and respond to her feelings without any scruples. And you guys? You can't even look at her, you can only talk sourly here."
"I admit that I am indeed not worthy of Tao Yao. But who in this world is worthy of her?"
"She is so outstanding and dazzling, just like the stars in the sky, out of reach."
"But she chose me."
"Not convinced? Then why don't you give it a try. See if Taoyao will even look at you once more!"
"See if she will be as gentle and considerate to you as she is to me!"
"I know you look down on me and think I am marrying above my station. But I can tell you proudly that even if the whole world is against it, I will never let go of Taoyao's hand. Because I know that only I can give her the happiness she wants!"
As soon as these outrageous remarks were made, the entire banquet hall fell silent in an instant.
Everyone stared at Feiying on the stage in amazement.
It seemed that he didn't expect this girl who looked so weak before.
He actually said such strong words.
After a moment's silence, a burst of applause suddenly broke out from the crowd.
That’s the cute little forget-me-not, standing on a chair and clapping loudly.
Her eyes sparkled, as if they were glowing.
"Mother Feiying said it well!"
With the lead of the little forget-me-nots, applause gradually rose and fell in the banquet hall.
Pearl and Coral looked at each other and started clapping loudly.
They all had pleased smiles on their faces, as if they were proud of Feiying's performance.
Those voices that originally wanted to find fault gradually disappeared in the applause.
Instead, there was an atmosphere of tacit understanding, as if everyone was moved by Feiying's just words.
The speech session ended quickly, and the traditional toast session followed.
Feiying and Taoyao held hands and toasted the guests at each table.
They all had smiles on their faces, and the sweet atmosphere infected everyone present.
Although there are still a few rich girls who want to find trouble.
But they were all cleverly resolved by Taoyao.
"Taoyao, have you really thought it through? I think someone as outstanding as you should find someone of equal status..."
"Yes, yes, I think my sister is a good match for you. She has admired you since she was a child!"
Faced with these overt and covert temptations, Tao Yao always managed to respond in an appropriate manner, neither being impolite nor giving the other party the opportunity to continue to pester her.
Each of her responses was just right, giving the other party enough face while firmly expressing her own position.
"Thank you for your concern. But Feiying and I have already made our decision. I hope everyone can bless us."
"Your sister is indeed very outstanding, but I'm sorry, there is no room for anyone else in my heart."
While moving between the banquets, Feiying suddenly saw a familiar figure.
She was a black-haired woman who looked somewhat similar to her, but had a completely different temperament.
She stood alone in the corner, holding a glass of red wine in her hand, looking over here thoughtfully.
She was dressed simply, in a black long skirt, but it brought out a special temperament.
That kind of ambiguous feeling is like being at the junction of light and darkness, making it impossible to see her true thoughts.
"The end..."
Feiying whispered the name softly.
In memory, the person who seemed to have taken Taoyao away.
He showed up at her engagement party without any warning.
This feeling was both familiar and unfamiliar, and she didn't know how to react for a moment.
As if noticing her gaze, Zhongmo in the corner raised his head and gave her a faint smile.
That smile seemed to contain too many indescribable emotions, both blessings and a little bit of emotion.
In the end, he raised his glass gracefully and walked slowly towards this side.
"Xiaomo? Why are you here?"
Tao Yao looked at the sudden appearance of Zhongmo with some surprise, with a hint of surprise in her tone.
Zhongmo looked directly into Taoyao's eyes with a smile:
"Taoyao, you're really being disrespectful of me for not inviting your partner to your engagement party."
"After all, we have worked together for so many years. How can I be left out on such an important day?"
There was a hint of sarcasm in her tone.
Tao Yao looked at the end, with a bit of apology on her face:
"Xiaomo, I didn't send you an invitation because I'm afraid of affecting the pure relationship between us. I know you are..."
"Pure relationship?"
Zhongmo sneered and interrupted Taoyao's words, with a bit of sarcasm in his eyes.
"So you also know how it will affect our relationship? Taoyao, I've been pursuing you for so many years, and every time I wanted to get close to you, you avoided me like the plague. You didn't even want to give me a hug, but you're here flirting with a piece of trash from the countryside?"
Her voice became increasingly shrill:
"What do you want me to think? I am the president of the End Group, but I am not as good as a bumpkin who doesn't even know basic business etiquette?"
"Taoyao, is this your vision? Is this your choice?"
Tao Yao looked apologetic and said softly:
"I'm sorry... I know I've rejected you many times, but you've always persisted. Every time I clearly refused, you said you'd keep waiting. Xiaomo, I really don't have that kind of feeling towards you. I've always regarded you as the most important partner and the most trusted friend..."
"Partner? Friend?"
The look in the end became extremely sharp, and his tone was full of sarcasm.
"Taoyao, why do you think I want to partner with you? Why do I want to invest in your game company? It's all because I like you!"
"I am willing to invest huge amounts of money to support your business, tolerate your unrealistic and unrealistic ideas, and accept your repeated trials and errors. Even when the board of directors questioned me, I was still defending you!"
Her voice became colder and colder:
"But what about you? How did you repay me?"
"After I've given so much, you tell me that you fell in love with an amateur who knows nothing?"
"Since you have made your choice, our cooperation ends here."
"I will completely withdraw my investment in your company, including previously committed funds for new projects and joint development projects for which contracts have already been signed."
A sneer appeared at the end of his mouth:
"You should be well aware that without the support of the End Group, your game projects that are still under development will not be able to continue."
"I estimate that it won't be long before your company faces bankruptcy due to a broken capital chain."
"By then, your employees will lose their jobs, the new project you have been preparing for many years will be stillborn, and the market reputation you have accumulated over the years will collapse in an instant."
"And all this is because you chose the wrong person."
A hint of revengeful pleasure flashed in the eyes of the end:
"You gave up everything I gave you for a powerless piece of shit. It's ridiculous."
"I want to see if this so-called true love will still stay with you when you have nothing. By then, you won't even be able to support yourself. I wonder what you can do to support this useless person beside you."
"after all......"
She gave Feiying a meaningful look, her eyes full of contempt.
"Some people are very good at changing their attitude according to the situation."
"When you lose all your glory, I wonder if she will still be as devoted to you as she is now."