On the day of breaking off the engagement, I got married to my ex-uncle

The night sky of the city was dotted with stars, just like the cold light flashing in Xu Yuanmo's eyes. On such a night, Chu Xixi paced at the grand dinner prepared for her. Although she felt deeply uneasy, she still smiled gracefully and appropriately to every guest who came to congratulate her, including many business people who tried to please her.

"Ms. Chu, I heard that your designs are unique. I really look forward to working with you one day." A tall lady struck up a conversation, but she was staring at the eye-catching ruby ​​ring on Chu Xixi's finger.

Chu Xixi smiled quietly but knew that this person's words did not express his meaning. She knew that at this moment in this banquet, she was no different from a golden chicken being sacrificed, and many people wanted to come and mock her.

At the other end of the dinner, Gong Shang and Jiang Jinyu were whispering about an unknown deal. Their eyes occasionally swept over Chu Xixi's figure, with complex lights flashing in their eyes.

Xu Yuanmo stood far away, his eyes always following Chu Xixi unconsciously; watching her politely but firmly rejecting one approach after another, in addition to admiration, there was also a hint of complacency in his heart.

"Ms. Chu, I heard that your designs are well-known in the industry. I also have a small project here. I wonder if you are interested?" A slick male voice came from behind. Huo Hangfan had a hypocritical smile on his face and his eyes flashed with greed.

Chu Xixi's eyes flashed coldly, and she turned around and looked at the former lover, now a scum, in front of her, with a cold tone: "Mr. Huo, you misunderstood, I am not interested in those small projects that rely on women to get ahead."

Qin Shiyu took Chu Xixi's arm, glanced at the astonished Huo Hangfan jokingly, and said softly: "Xixi, don't bother with such a villain, you have a lot of things to do."

Huo Hangfan's face changed and he wanted to refute, but Zhao Xueer next to him gently pulled him back, and the two of them had to leave in shame.

At this moment, a beam of light shone from the stairs, and all eyes turned to that direction unconsciously. A woman in noble clothes slowly walked down the stairs, holding a dazzling headdress in her hand, and every movement was calm and elegant. This woman was none other than Cheng Yaoyao, the fiancée mentioned by the male protagonist, although in fact it was someone else. Her appearance undoubtedly cast a more confusing mystery on this night.

Her eyes searched the room, and finally stopped at Chu Xixi, with a barely perceptible sarcasm on her lips. She walked towards Chu Xixi lightly, and the air seemed to freeze, with only her cold voice ringing out: "Chu Xixi, we finally meet."

Chu Xixi could almost feel the electricity in the air. She and Xu Yuanmo looked at each other, their hearts were surging, but on the surface there was no ripple. Two women, under the same roof, one is a glamorous socialite, the other is a designer who stands here by her strength. What will happen in the next night, everyone is looking forward to it...

Chu Xixi put the enviable contract into her handbag and walked out of the high-rise building. This design contract was enough for her studio to gain a foothold in this industry. Behind her, Cheng Yaoyao's disdainful voice finally disappeared, leaving only the echo of high heels on the marble floor.

"Not bad, Chu Xixi, you've got another big contract. You're not worried about losing face, are you?" Qin Shiyu said as he squinted his eyes and smiled, shaking the car keys.

Chu Xixi chuckled, "Face is not worth money. What's important is that our design can be recognized."

As they were talking, a black car slowly drove past them. The window was lowered, and the man who Chu Xixi was staring at raised his eyebrows and gave her a meaningful smile.

"Do you know this amazing smile?" Qin Shiyu asked curiously, supporting his chin.

Chu Xixi shook her head, "It just looked familiar to me for a moment."

The car had already driven away. Chu Xixi retracted her gaze, raised her head and chest, and said, "Let's go and celebrate."

The two of them walked into a nearby restaurant with a smile on their faces, unaware that they had been marked as "persons of special attention" by Xu Yuanmo, who had witnessed the scene.

A high-end social banquet in Jincheng.

Chu Xixi wore a simple and elegant little black dress, and she looked like an independent space standing in the crowd. She scanned the crowd from time to time, but could not find her missing fiancé Huo Hangfan.

Huo Hangfan finally appeared in the crowd, with a familiar figure on his arm - Zhao Xueer. The two of them were talking happily, not paying any attention to Chu Xixi.

Chu Xixi's heart sank, but it was only a moment of loss. She raised her chin slightly and looked away from them.

Suddenly, a warm big hand covered Chu Xixi's wrist, "Are you interested in dancing with me?" The authoritative voice broke her thoughts.

Chu Xixi looked up and met Xu Yuanmo's calm and deep eyes. "Mr. Xu, what can I do for you?" she asked with a smile.

Xu Yuanmo led her to the dance floor, "I'm always interested in beautiful ladies."

The two of them spun and jumped in front of everyone, becoming the focus of the whole audience. When the dance ended, Xu Yuanmo smiled with a hint of amusement, "You are particularly dazzling today."

Chu Xixi was surprised, "Why do you say that?"

"Because soon, you will become the most dazzling existence." Xu Yuanmo leaned very close and whispered in her ear. His words were full of mystery and hidden foreboding.

Chu Xixi's heart suddenly beat faster, but she was more curious and confused, so she didn't have time to ask. A sudden scream broke the silence of the night, and the crowd rushed to one side. Chu Xixi couldn't help but look over there. What she saw made her eyes widen...

Jincheng's lights are bright and colorful, and the top-floor banquet hall of CR Group is full of light and shadow. In the center, there is a spacious designer's work display table, on which are placed exquisite models and design drawings.

Chu Xixi stood in front of the stage, her eyes slightly blurred. Her slender fingers touched her design, but she couldn't help but feel a little uneasy. Today's banquet was not only for the studio's display, but also a grand event in the design industry. Many people were eyeing her position, intending to take her place.

"Xixi, you are the brightest star here, no one can compare to you." Qin Shiyu stepped forward, took Chu Xixi's arm, his eyes full of encouragement and confidence.

Chu Xixi smiled, with a hint of determination on the corners of her soft lips, "Thank you, Shi Yu, I'm not that fragile."

Suddenly, a noble and provocative voice interrupted their conversation. "Hey, isn't this Designer Chu? Today's work is going to defeat us little characters." Cheng Yaoyao, wrapped in a gorgeous dress, walked towards Chu Xixi with a smile on her face.

Chu Xixi turned her head and responded calmly: "Ms. Cheng, I always think you are out of my league, so let's forget about the competition."

"Hehe, let me see where your so-called confidence comes from?" Cheng Yaoyao's voice was already filled with disdain and challenge, and the eyes around her began to focus.

The scene was in a delicate stalemate, when suddenly there was a small commotion at the other end of the banquet hall, followed by a deep and charming male voice. "Xixi, don't bother with her."

Everyone's eyes followed the voice and Xu Yuanmo walked into view. He was wearing an exquisite suit and walked with a calm pace. He exuded an irresistible aura.

Chu Xixi was shocked. She had never told Xu Yuanmo about what happened tonight. How could he suddenly appear?

Xu Yuanmo smiled as he walked over to Chu Xixi and elegantly put his arm around her shoulders. "I am Xixi's biggest supporter today, both in design and life. What do you think, Ms. Cheng?"

The scene suddenly became quiet, and Cheng Yaoyao's expression instantly turned ugly. The invisible pressure forced her to take a few steps back. "Mr. Xu, you have a good eye. Congratulations."

Chu Xixi looked around, feeling the various inquiring gazes from everyone, and felt complicated. She didn't want to use Xu Yuanmo's halo to prove herself, but she had to admit that his appearance did bring her a certain degree of security.

However, this unexpected good fortune was only the calm before the storm. When she walked down the steps of the booth, Chu Xixi had no idea that a malicious plagiarism against her design was about to unfold quietly...

At the entrance of the banquet hall, a figure seemed to have noticed something, a sly smile flashed across his face, and he quickly blended into the crowd and disappeared.

Chu Xixi stood in front of the window of the design studio, looking at the busy street outside, feeling a little uneasy. Today, she and Huo Hangfan were going to get their marriage certificate. Recalling every detail of their encounter, her heart was filled with mixed emotions. At that moment, she was convinced that she had found her destiny in life, but she didn't know that the wheel of fate had already silently turned, pulling her into an even more intricate maze.

"Xixi, are you really ready?" Qin Shiyu looked at her worriedly and handed her a cup of hot coffee.

Chu Xixi let out a breath softly, "Shi Yu, thank you. I know you have never been optimistic about him, but I... I want to give it a try." Although her voice was gentle, there was a hint of firmness hidden in it.

"Alas, you are such a stubborn guy." Qin Shiyu was helpless, "I always feel that guy is unreliable. You have to be more careful."

Chu Xixi smiled but did not respond. She knew Qin Shiyu was really doing this for her own good, but she still wanted to trust Huo Hangfan and trust that relationship.

At this moment, there was a knock on the door. Chu Xixi looked towards the door and saw a man with an indifferent face standing there. He was wearing a neat suit and had an extraordinary temperament. It was the president of CR Group, Xu Yuanmo.

"Ms. Chu, sorry to bother you." Xu Yuanmo said lightly, with an irresistible coldness in his voice.

Chu Xixi was stunned. She didn't expect Xu Yuanmo to suddenly appear here. "Xu...Mr. Xu, why are you here?"

"I have a design project and hope to hire you." Xu Yuanmo said straightforwardly.

While they were talking, there was another burst of relaxed laughter outside the door, and Huo Hangfan walked in with Zhao Xueer. He saw Xu Yuanmo and was surprised, "Mr. Xu, why are you here?"

The atmosphere suddenly became tense. Qin Shiyu stood beside Chu Xixi vigilantly, looking at Huo Hangfan and Zhao Xueer warily.

Zhao Xueer looked at Chu Xixi with a smug look on her face, "Hey, isn't this Chu Xixi, the most famous designer in our school? How come even Mr. Xu came to invite you?"

Huo Hangfan put his arm around Zhao Xueer's shoulders uncomfortably. He seemed to want to say something, but swallowed it back.

At this moment, Xu Yuanmo suddenly turned to look at Chu Xixi, "If you are free today, I hope we can start discussing this project now."

Chu Xixi was stunned for a moment, then glanced at Huo Hangfan and Zhao Xueer, quickly weighed the pros and cons in her mind, and finally nodded with a smile, "Okay, Mr. Xu, please wait, I only need a few minutes."

Looking at the departing backs of Chu Xixi and Xu Yuanmo, Huo Hangfan and Zhao Xueer looked at each other, not knowing how to deal with this sudden change of situation.

Chu Xixi had never expected that this step would completely change the trajectory of her life...

Chu Xixi strode out of the Civil Affairs Bureau, and the air was filled with a certain kind of depression and boredom. She threw the marriage application form in her hand into the trash can roughly, and the anger in her heart continued to surge like a tide. Qin Shiyu followed closely behind, patted her shoulder, and tried to comfort her, but was violently thrown away by Chu Xixi.

"Xixi, calm down." Qin Shiyu couldn't help but persuade.

Chu Xixi took a deep breath, a hint of determination flashed in her eyes, "From today on, Huo Hangfan will no longer appear in my life." Her tone was cold as ice.

Just as they were about to leave, the black luxury car glided over again, and the familiar face appeared in the car window again. Xu Yuanmo said calmly, "Ms. Chu, it seems that your life needs a little change."

Chu Xixi raised her eyebrows, and had mixed feelings towards this familiar rich man. "Mr. Xu, I just left a 'kind' man, I'm afraid I won't be tricked again so soon."

Xu Yuanmo couldn't help but smile, "I'm just giving you a chance to be reborn, why don't you consider it?"

Qin Shiyu interrupted, "Xixi, what he said makes sense. At least let's listen to his suggestions first."

Chu Xixi was still hesitant, but seeing the innate confidence in Xu Yuanmo's eyes, her heart was slightly shaken, "What do you suggest?"

Xu Yuanmo handed over a business card. "My company has a large design project recently, and I would like to invite you to be the chief designer. Of course, this is not only a work cooperation, but also a mutual benefit and win-win situation."

Chu Xixi took the business card and weighed it in her mind. She needed a new job to start over, but she also needed a new starting point to get away from Huo Hangfan's shadow.

"Okay, Mr. Xu, I accept." She finally compromised. Although she was still a little uncertain in her heart, she knew that this might be the best choice.

Xu Yuanmo raised the corner of his mouth slightly, "See you in the office at nine o'clock tomorrow morning."

The next morning, Chu Xixi arrived at the office building Xu Yuanmo had instructed on time. As she entered the elevator, her heart began to beat faster involuntarily. The elevator door opened, and she was immediately led into a spacious and bright conference room.

Xu Yuanmo was already waiting for her, and standing next to him was a man with a playful smile on his face, Song Yian.