Chapter Twenty-Eight: Authenticity
Everyone stared at Yun Liu.
Yun Liu wished she could find a hole to hide in. The ladies behind her quickly took two steps away from her as if she had the plague.
Yun Zhang happened to arrive on the scene looking for Yun Liu, and he anxiously tried to explain, âSorry, Mr. Mo, but I think this is a misunderstanding. We wanted to get another invitation card for my other sister.â
So saying, he turned his head towards Yun Nan and sternly ordered, âYun Nan! Quickly come and apologize to Mr. Mo! This all happened because of you!â
Mr. Mo could not help but frown when he heard this. Shi Nianâs gaze darkened to a glower as he looked at Yun Zhang.
Yun Liu hurriedly said, âYun Zhang, donât blame Yun Nan. She didnât mean it. Itâs all my fault.â Yun Liuâs eyes reddened, and her tears began to fall.
Yun Zhang hated seeing Yun Liu cry. He glared at Yun Nan and hissed, âWhy do you keep acting out? Havenât you caused enough trouble at home? Donât you think the Yun family is humiliated enough?â
Fang Xi turned to block Yun Nan from his sight and reprimanded him, âCanât you be more reasonable? What does this have to do with Yun Nan?â
Seeing that Fang Xi had spoken up, Mr. Mo lightly commented, âMister Yun, I presume? You donât seem to understand the situation here.
Someone
falsely used the Shi familyâs name and snuck into my garden party with a fake invite. I would like to ask, Miss Yun, since you are a member of the Yun family and have the Yun familyâs invitation, why do you wish to attend under the guise of the Shi familyâs name?â
That question destroyed all of Yun Liuâs foreshadowing and insinuations today.
âYun Liu actually attended under the guise of Shi Nianâs name? Butâbut sheâs his fiancĂ©e, isnât she?â
âShe lied! Shi Nian already said he is married, but he didnât say that Yun Liu is his wife. Otherwise, why didnât he state it directly when they were face-to-face?â
âThatâs right! Yun Liu tricked us! How shameless!â
âGood heavens! How could she do such a thing? This canât be happening! I donât believe it!â
âWhatâs there not to believe? It was the doorman who found her out!â
The unabashed chatter behind her made Yun Liuâs heart tremble, but she immediately had an idea.
She pushed Yun Zhang to the side and took a step forward. She gave a small bow and raised her voice slightly, saying meekly, âMr. Mo, the Yun family did have two invitations, but because my mother wanted my sister to participate in these types of events more often, she gave her one of them.â
âBecause my family and the Shi family have been on good terms for generations, my mother got someone to ask the Shi family for another invite. It appears that our men were incompetent. They didnât make things clear and deceived my mother. Iâm really sorry for all the trouble this caused! Terribly, terribly sorry!â
Her speech was thoughtful and polite, neither servile nor overbearing, and well-reasoned. The Shi family was uninformed, and the Yun family was innocent. All the blame lay on their staff who didnât do their jobs properly.
Mr. Mo narrowed his eyes and glanced at Yun Liu. He then looked at Yun Nan.
âLittle lady, what happened exactly?â He asked the question to Yun Nan and addressed her as âlittle lady,â which was a very affectionate endearment from an elder to the younger generation.
Yun Nan had been silent throughout the incident, and only now did she slowly speak up. Fang Xi gave her an envelope, and she handed it to the doorman beside her.
She informed Mr. Mo, âI did receive an extra invitation card to your garden party by post. We checked with the courier, and they said it was sent confidentially, so they arenât free to disclose the other partyâs information.â
Yun Nan shrugged. âI thought it wasnât a big deal, so I didnât worry about it. I even wanted to take it to your butler today to find out who was so careless.â
The doorman took out the invitation card and examined it. The Mo familyâs invitation card was specially made and could be distinguished through certain inspection methods.
âThis is the Yun familyâs invitation card,â the doorman whispered to Mr. Mo. Although he spoke very softly, the people close to him still heard him.
Yun Liuâs well-thought-out excuse fell apart at speed; she got slapped in the face once more.
Unexpectedly, Mr. Mo spoke to Yun Liu again. His attitude was quite amiable as he told her, âMiss Yun, tell your father not to go to such trouble next time. Yun Nan doesnât even need an invitation to come to my place. As long as itâs Yun Nan and Fang Xi, they can come here any time. My doors are open to them 24/7. Weâve been good friends for many years.â
He looked around the crowd and said with a faint smile, âLet me introduce my two young friends to you. Yun Nan, a young genius who was admitted to university at the age of fourteen. She graduated from film school with a PhD in Film Directing. Iâve never seen such an intelligent, beautiful, and capable girl. I admire her very much!â
Mr. Mo glanced at Shi Nianâs wedding ring and inwardly sighed, â
What a pity. They wouldâve made an excellent couple.
â
A peal of friendly laughter rang out from the crowd. Shi Nianâs lips also curled into a slight smile as he lowered his eyes to avoid Mr. Moâs gaze.
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