Chapter 65 - 064: Banquet Interrupted, Yuan Li Taken Away

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Chapter 65 - 064: Banquet Interrupted, Yuan Li Taken Away The servant hid behind one of the long pillars in the hall, secretly watching Yu Zhi's direction. The tray originally held two glasses of juice, and the one on the inner side had no issues. He was merely gambling on luck, unsure which glass Yu Zhi would choose. Now, seeing her drink the liquid from the glass, he finally breathed a sigh of relief. Just as Yu Zhi set down the glass, she noticed a gaze directed toward her from across the room. She tilted her chin slightly to the left, and as that person left, she spoke briefly to Lu Li and then stood up as well. Outside the courtyard, Kevin stood near the bushes behind the pool. This spot was not only a blind spot but also extremely secluded—a place most people wouldn't typically venture. He tilted his head to look at the crescent moon hanging in the sky, his hands clasped behind his back, exuding an air of leisure and enjoyment. As the sound of footsteps grew closer, the curve of his lips deepened. Yu Zhi stopped beside him and glanced up at the sky, following his gaze. Her tone was indifferent: "So, tonight's lady is the invitation you mentioned?" Kevin nodded and sighed softly: "For this invitation, I fear my dignity is at stake." Hearing this, Yu Zhi paused for a moment before earnestly staring at him: "Shall I help you deal with her?" Although she knew Kevin was not exactly a serious person, and his speed in changing girlfriends was astonishing, if that lady made some unreasonable demands, she could still think of a way to help him. Kevin's expression froze for a moment, realizing she was genuinely serious. He quickly replied: "No need, I've found that I'm in love with her." "Fell in love tonight?" "No." Kevin solemnly corrected her, "Last night." Yu Zhi: "..." Speechless. The air suddenly grew quieter. The gentle breeze stirred, accompanied by the rustling of trees and the chirping of insects, ringing throughout the courtyard like a serene symphony, oddly free from any sense of noise. Kevin lowered his head, looking at this young girl—who, even at just eighteen or nineteen years old, had already made a brilliant mark in the fashion world—and chuckled softly. Recalling everything that had happened earlier, he couldn't help but ask, "I'm curious why you didn't reveal her yourself." If people knew Yu Zhi was the infamous U·M, the shock and impact brought about would surely be no less than if he were to reveal it. "Doing so would only complicate things." Yu Zhi briefly explained her relationship with the Yu Family to him. Given Yu Baisheng's profit-driven mentality, if he found out, he would surely exploit U·M's identity as her father to gain more benefits. As for that troublesome mother-daughter duo, she didn't pay them much mind. What mattered to her was the sense of self-worth she achieved as U·M. After hearing this, Kevin frowned and spoke seriously: "If you ever need help in the future, just let me know." Having grown up in Imperial City and being well-acquainted with many influential figures, he could undoubtedly handle many things more conveniently than her. "Alright, I understand." Yu Zhi nodded and flashed him a faint smile. The birthday banquet continued. After greeting the guests one by one, Yu Baisheng, mindful that there were business matters to discuss later, led Yu Xinman to the long table to cut the cake in advance. The song "Happy Birthday" echoed through the hall, followed by several silver balloons and rose petals gently cascading down from the second floor, instantly transforming the scene into something dreamlike. Eight or nine servants stood in a line, and a crystal-studded crown was gradually passed from the last person to the front. The servant nearest to Yu Xinman knelt on one knee, holding the crown out with both hands and presenting it to her. Yu Xinman curved her lips into a sweet smile, carefully placing the crown on her head, embracing the role of a princess being coronated. "Mom, can I make my wish now?" Yu Xinman asked Yuan Li, who was standing beside her unwrapping the candle packaging, unable to suppress the joy in her expression. Yuan Li waved her hand: "Wait a moment." The cake was too tall, so she had no choice but to arrange the nineteen candles around the bottom layer. Just as the sound of the lighter clicked, Yuan Li was interrupted by someone rushing toward her in a panic. "President Yuan, something terrible has happened!" The man wiped the sweat from his forehead, his hoarse voice carrying a hint of tremor. Perhaps due to the urgency of the situation, he didn't even bother to lower his booming voice. "What kind of behavior is this, barging in recklessly?" Yuan Li glared at him, setting down the lighter with a foreboding expression. The man ignored her subtle cues and, without hesitation, blurted out, "There's trouble at the company! Our new infant formula was found to contain plasticizers, and the stock has already hit the limit down!" Upon hearing this, Yuan Li staggered, nearly collapsing to the floor. "What did you say?!" She clutched the table with both hands, her face full of disbelief. Ever since the Yu Family made their debut in high society, Yuan Li had ventured into business, opening a mother-and-baby product company. She had invested substantial funds to build the brand's reputation and poured tremendous effort and time into gaining customer trust. But now, in no time at all... Yuan Li's face turned pale as she stepped forward, tightly gripping the man's arm and demanding: "How could the new product have issues? Didn't I instruct you to have the staff conduct multiple inspections?" "I did check, but the specific cause still needs to be investigated at the factory..." "Investigate at the factory? You're telling me to investigate at the factory? What were you doing earlier then?!" "President Yuan... now isn't the time to discuss this. We should figure out how to respond first." The man felt uneasy too, but he was much calmer than Yuan Li. "That's right, I think he has a point. Instead of chasing responsibility, it's better to address the issue straightaway." "President Yu, it seems you still have many matters to attend to tonight, so we won't disturb you further." "..." One by one, the guests in the hall bid their farewells. These consecutive "incidents" left everyone feeling somewhat unlucky. Yu Baisheng's expression was hard to describe—it had gone far beyond mere displeasure. He clenched his fists tightly and bowed slightly in apology: "My sincerest apologies for dampening the mood tonight." Polite words flew back and forth as the guests exchanged gestures and prepared to take their leave when—— Two police officers entered the hall simultaneously, standing before the crowd: "Who is Yuan Li?" "I... I am." Yuan Li dazedly raised her head, her mind still a blank. One officer pulled a document from his folder and held it up to her: "After investigation, you are suspected of large-scale tax evasion. Please come with us." As these words fell, the expressions of the guests directed at the Yu Family couple shifted instantly.

Chapter 65 - 064: Banquet Interrupted, Yuan Li Taken Away

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