C13 Facing Everyone in Public!

"It's you! It's you!"

Mo Shuiyun was livid!

Shen Qinghuang!

The woman who had delivered a stinging slap to the Mo family's face at the engagement banquet four years ago.

The bride-to-be that the Mo family had chosen turned out to be pregnant!

This scandal had once turned the Mo family into the butt of jokes throughout Ling City!

And to make matters worse, had she not just been kicked by this very woman?

Her hands were clenched so tightly they resembled chicken claws as she fought to contain the fury within her. Her gaze shifted between Shen Qinghuang and the officer at her side, Yun Zheng.

"You wretch, why are you here?"

At the front of the hall, Mo Xingyun caught sight of her.

Even though Shen Qinghuang's demeanor had changed dramatically since four years ago, he recognized her instantly—the woman who had once made him a complete laughingstock!

The guests within the Mo family's circle were all too eager to witness the drama unfold.

The War Department Commander, who was supposed to be here to offer congratulations, turned out to be the very woman who had brought shame upon the Mo family.

Yet, this woman had arrived in the company of the War Department's entourage.

The implications were clear without needing further explanation.

"Where is Commander Lau? Where can he be?"

Mo Shuiyun seethed with resentment, yet the thought of Commander Lau possibly appearing at any moment kept her temper in check.

She bypassed Shen Qinghuang and peered toward the armored vehicles parked outside the hall.

No one there?

Could it be that Commander Lau had sent this woman in his stead?

That would mean Shen Qinghuang had managed to latch onto Commander Lau's influential coattails!

And judging by Shen Qinghuang's shapely figure, Mo Shuiyun thought she knew exactly how she'd done it.

"Unbelievable, after four years, you still haven't kicked your disgusting habits. Do you enjoy hopping into others' beds that much?"

"Four years ago, you got pregnant by some unknown man, and now, who knows what tricks you've used to end up in Commander Lau's bed!"

Mo Shuiyun was beside herself with rage. She had all but assumed the role of the Commander's wife in her mind.

But now, she was forced to share Commander Lau with Shen Qinghuang, that harlot. How could she possibly come to terms with that?

"No wonder the discarded daughter of the Shen family is now able to follow behind the War Department members. It turns out she's climbed into Commander Lau's bed!"

"Commander Lau actually stooped to consort with such a woman, and he doesn't even seem to mind!"

"What's there to be proud of in glory gained by currying favor with men? Would you really want it if it were offered?"

"I would want it, but sadly, no one's offering..."

In the hall, the sound of unrestrained gossip filled the air.

"Smack!"

A resounding slap silenced the chaotic chatter.

"How dare you hit me!"

Mo Shuiyun clutched her right cheek, staring at Shen Qinghuang in disbelief.

"Smack!"

Shen Qinghuang delivered another slap, this time with considerable force.

"Ah!"

Mo Shuiyun's screams echoed as she was sent flying, crashing into the table.

Crash!

The table, struck twice, finally gave way, splitting down the middle.

This time, the remaining food and drinks on the table spilled all over her, making her look as if she had taken a bath in slop.

Her fists clenched and unclenched.

After repeating Commander Lau's name in her heart several times, she managed to swallow her rage.

The entire assembly of guests from the Mo family rose to their feet, all wondering how Shen Qinghuang could be so bold.

She was, after all, the young miss of the Mo family, one of the Three Top Families of Ling City, not from a minor family like the Shen family.

"Shuiyun!"

At the front of the hall, Mo Xingyun was startled and hurried over to Mo Shuiyun.

He extended his hand to help her, but recoiled in disgust.

"Shuiyun, perhaps you should go back and change your clothes first..."

"You, my third brother!"

Mo Shuiyun's anger, barely contained, erupted at being scorned.

She found herself in this predicament because of Mo Xingyun's suggestion to charm Commander Lau. Was this fitting for the young miss of the Mo family?

"No, I didn't mean that." Mo Xingyun steeled himself and moved to assist her.

But as he reached out, his hand came away slick with grease.

His instinctive step backward inadvertently provoked Mo Shuiyun.

"Ahhh!"

"Guards! Seize this wretch at once!"