bookrandom Chapter 118 The Ji Family's Charity Gala
Chapter 118 The Ji Family's Charity Gala
Yu Yuetong was at a loss for words, and the nameless irritation in her heart grew stronger. "After all, we are working together, and switching bodies is not an easy thing for me."
"Switch bodies?" Ji Momo couldn't help but become even more curious. "So you've become so uncontrollable, are you trying to prove something?"
Yu Yuetong snorted coldly, unconsciously shifting her body to try and hide her unease. She didn't want anyone to see that she truly felt the distance between her and Qin Reng widening, as if their hearts were growing further apart.
"In short, could you please just stop torturing me?" Her tone was slightly pleading, but her eyes also sparkled with a hint of mischief.
Qin Reng raised an eyebrow, a faint smile appearing at the corner of his mouth, but his words were sharp. "If you want me to play the innocent rabbit like you, then I don't have time to play role-playing games with you."
Both of them were gradually revealing their talents without realizing it. Suddenly, a lively commotion arose outside; the boisterous laughter and conversation on the banquet stage shattered their atmosphere. Like a bolt of lightning ripped through the sky, it pierced their hearts mercilessly.
"We were dragged into this trouble at the last minute, and it really wasn't because of her at all, was it?" Qin Reng said coldly, his gaze still fixed on Yu Yuetong.
"Someone's here to see you. You can keep talking." Ji Momo pretended to be indifferent, walked to the door, and prepared to leave.
Ji Momo lazily pushed open the door, thinking this was just a casual visit, but as soon as she stepped inside, she immediately sensed the tension in the air. Her gaze swept back and forth between Yu Yuetong and Qin Reng, and she asked with a hint of teasing, "Oh, the tension hasn't dissipated yet? I heard that arguments between couples are a kind of romance. Want me to get you two a couple of boxing gloves to ignite the atmosphere?"
"Shut up!" the two said in unison.
"Hahaha." Ji Momo covered her red lips and laughed heartily, but the teasing in her tone was even more obvious. "To be honest, you two, one with a cold and sullen face and the other with a helpless expression, are a perfect match no matter how you look at it." She blinked, as if admiring a collage that was not suitable for a formal occasion.
Yu Yuetong forced a smile, inwardly rolling her eyes. Her anger, which had just subsided, was flaring up again. Staring at Ji Momo's gossipy face, she stubbornly refrained from asking for help—she absolutely couldn't let this woman know about the body swap, otherwise, she wouldn't need to bark like a dog; she'd be able to create three seasons of a melodramatic soap opera, plastering her face all over Beijing!
"Is there anything else?" Qin Reng's face remained cold and hard, his voice low, as he glanced at Ji Momo with annoyance. His temper had probably been worn down by Yu Yuetong today, and if another one made a joke, he might not be able to resist flipping the table.
Ji Momo raised an eyebrow. "What, are you refusing me entry because I have a family member's pass? Since you're on your way, why turn people away?" She glanced at Yu Yuetong, who was clearly flustered, and said meaningfully, "Why don't we just get down to business? I'm here on behalf of the Ji family to invite you and your husband to attend next week's charity gala."
Qin Reng scoffed, "Your Ji family's charity gala, I seem to recall the invitation was sent directly to our company? When did we need you to make a special trip to our door?"
Upon hearing the words "banquet," Yu Yuetong's mind immediately went into overdrive. She abruptly looked up, staring at Ji Momo in surprise, and exclaimed, "A charity banquet? What time exactly? Uh, wait!" She paused, realizing she was using Qin Reng's voice. She quickly sat up straight, clearing her throat, "I mean, can we refuse this kind of banquet?"
Ji Momo raised an eyebrow, a provocative smile playing on her lips. "Refusing is fine, but... that might mean you're handing the opportunity over to someone else, right? I've heard things are incredibly tense inside the Qin family right now. Are you sure you want to miss this great chance to win people's hearts?"
Upon hearing this, Yu Yuetong felt a pang of panic. She already knew very little about the internal strife within the Qin family, and this harsh statement only made her more uneasy. She turned to look at Qin Reng, her eyes pleading for help, as if to say, "Say something quickly, don't let her see through our weaknesses."
Qin Reng, of course, understood the meaning behind that glance. He leaned back on the sofa, elegantly crossed his long legs, and asked Ji Momo in a deep voice, "It's as if we need something from the Ji family."
Ji Momo chuckled upon hearing this, leaning against the doorframe and casting a meaningful glance at the two of them. "Tsk tsk, you two are truly a match made in heaven... Two arrogant geniuses together, who can handle it? Fine, if you don't want to go, that's fine too. As long as the seats are full of other people." After saying that, she deliberately dragged out the last syllable before turning and gracefully leaving.
As soon as Ji Momo disappeared behind the door, Yu Yuetong slapped Qin Reng's arm and said through gritted teeth, "Is what she said true?! You didn't even tell me about this kind of banquet beforehand?"
Qin Reng remained calm, grasped her wrist in return, and leaned closer with a low laugh, "How credible do you think her words are?"
Yu Yuetong couldn't help but take a half step back, but she forgot that she was now in Qin Reng's body. As she retreated, his handsome face almost touched her original delicate face.
The two suddenly leaned too close, creating an awkward, ambiguous atmosphere. She abruptly pushed him away, her face full of disgust. "Get away from me! Do you really want me to embarrass myself at this kind of banquet with your body?"
"What, are you afraid you can't play the part?" Qin Reng's lips curled up slightly, his eyes full of mockery. Then he slowly stood up, looking down at her, his tone slightly cold, "But if you think it's okay, you can give it a try and see who slips up first tonight."
He paused, then looked down and added, "Don't chicken out, baby."
Yu Yuetong twisted Qin Reng's wrist forcefully, her heart filled with anxiety, fearing that her temporary "husband" would turn things upside down. The atmosphere became extremely tense, her eyes darting around, afraid that Ji Momo would bring up the charity gala she dreaded again.
"Are you trying to make me step on a landmine? Do you know how uncomfortable I am with this kind of situation?" Yu Yuetong's voice was tinged with anger, but her tone was particularly cold because of her current physical condition.
"I'd like to see how you'll face those old foxes with my body," Qin Reng chuckled, but didn't let go of her hand. At this moment, his slender fingers applied force to Yu Yuetong's wrist, as if he were toying with an innocent carrot.
"You're still laughing! Don't forget this is a banquet you have to face. By the way, every action of yours is being magnified in front of others. Aren't you afraid of making a fool of yourself on stage?" Yu Yuetong tried to suppress her unease, her words becoming increasingly reproachful.