"What's there to be afraid of? It's just a small matter, okay? "Isn't it normal for couples to kiss each other?"
"Not Wu Haoran, but someone else?"
"The man you hooked up with?" Ai Ting pricked up her ears as she listened to all the gossip.
Chu Mengyao blushed but did not say a word.
Ai Ting naturally understood then. Later on, Chu Mengyao told Ai Ting what happened that night, but she did not mention the content of her conversation with Fu Yi.
"Let me ask around. I seem to have a friend who knows that boss, see if he can find the original video file." Ai Ting agreed to help without hesitation.
When Chu Mengyao heard that his aunt had something to talk to her, she immediately went to Chu Zhiruo's office. By then, Wu Ruming had already left.
Chu Zhiruo stood up and handed over a box to Chu Mengyao. In the box was a light purple dress with layers of yarn that looked extremely elegant.
"Yes, Aunt?" Chu Mengyao was a little doubtful.
"There's a charity party tonight. Go and attend it. There's a drill and this dress, so it must be really nice to wear. " Chu Zhiruo pointed to the jewelry box on the table.
Chu Mengyao was a little suspicious. Now that the video event had spread, she should keep a low profile. If she were to appear in public now, she would definitely be questioned. She then told Chu Zhiruo about her worries.
"If you don't go alone, Haoran will pick you up." Chu Zhiruo's tone was indifferent.
Chu Mengyao's eyes were round, "Why do we still have to attend the party after breaking the engagement?"
"The declaration to cancel the engagement was sent to their family," Chu Zhiruo said as she changed the topic with a smile. "But when your Uncle Wu came to me to explain this matter to me, I thought about it and felt that it would be a mistake on Haoran's part. However, he was also bewitched by that woman."
But Chu Mengyao knew that Wu Haoran was simply willing, it was just that they were too bold.
"Mengyao, the situation in the video is getting more and more serious. Now that even the Wu's has been affected, and the stocks have fallen, the signed contract has been unconditionally broken by the other party, which is extremely disadvantageous to the Wu's. Chu Zhiruo sighed lightly.
Chu Mengyao had not expected the situation to develop to such a state.
"Just now, Haoran's father, your Uncle Wu also requested for me to help him. I naturally refused. But when I think about it, Bai Qing and I have been classmates for many years, and our two families are friends for generations. "If you don't help, it really wouldn't make sense."
Could it be that Aunt is not willing to cancel the engagement, Chu Mengyao's heart was in a mess, she could not help but ask, "Aunt, have you changed your mind?"
Chu Zhiruo laughed and gently caressed her head, "Of course not. Don't worry, we will definitely cancel the marriage. Haoran's father and I agree on this point."
Hearing this, Chu Mengyao suddenly felt relieved.
"However, this matter cannot be announced for the time being. It will only be announced after the heat of the incident has subsided." Chu Zhiruo's expression was a little awkward as she said hesitantly, "However, during this period of time, you still have to pretend to be very fond of Haoran."
Why did he have to pretend to love her? He didn't want to get involved with Wu Haoran at all, okay. Chu Mengyao's face wrinkled, but he remained silent.
"I know you feel wronged, but only you can help Haoran and the Wu's now. Aunt Wu, you have always been very kind to you, and our two families have been very close over the years. I think you can't bear for your Wu's to collapse just like this, can you? "
"I've already promised Haoran's father. If I go back on my word, I won't be able to face them." Chu Zhiruo continued to persuade Chu Mengyao.
"No matter how you put it, you were once an unmarried couple, so there is still some camaraderie between you. Even if you can't become husband and wife, you can still be friends when you see each other again. " Seeing that Chu Mengyao was just silent, Chu Zhiruo took a step back, "If you really don't want to, then forget it, I will just answer this question. They can just think of another way."
She purposely said, "If it's like this, then others will definitely think that we are adding insult to injury. In the future, if they come to work with us again, they will have to think for a while before daring to make a decision."
How could she not understand the current situation of the Chu's? The lack of funds allowed Chu's to search everywhere for opportunities to cooperate, to inject funds.
"Aunt, did you really agree to cancel the engagement?" Chu Mengyao felt that her attitude these two days was a little strange. It was not that she did not trust her aunt, but she felt that something was amiss.
"Of course. "Right now, we're at the heart of the matter, so naturally we shouldn't make any big movements. However, as soon as things calm down, we'll immediately announce the cancellation of the engagement."
Hearing that, Chu Mengyao's heart calmed down.
When Wu Haoran came to pick Chu Mengyao up, they felt it a little awkward to meet each other, so they did not speak.
For some reason, Chu Mengyao felt that Wu Haoran was looking at him with a strange gaze, as if she was examining him. But she thought that it was because of the huge impact that the video event had on Wu Haoran, so she didn't think too much about it.
The floor was covered with a red carpet when he arrived at the charity party. Wu Haoran got off the carriage first, and then Chu Mengyao's hand wrapped around Wu Haoran's arm, and the two of them walked towards the red carpet.
At this moment, the reporters who were waiting at the side rushed over. Even the spotlights were flashing non-stop. Everyone was crazily taking their pictures.
Wu Haoran was wearing a light colored suit, and the light purple tie matched well with the color of Chu Mengyao's formal attire.
The two of them standing together was very pleasing to the eyes, and the sudden appearance of the focal point on the internet today made the reporter even more excited.
The reporters were some distance away from the red carpet. Their voices were loud and clear as they floated over with the wind.
"It's an indecent video online today. The netizens think it's Mr. Wu. What do you think of it?"
"Mr Wu, what is your relationship with Xie Nana?"
"Mr. Wu, Miss Chu, what do you guys think of the indecent video on the internet? Will it affect your relationship? "
"I heard that Miss Chu has already proposed to cancel the engagement, does this mean that the appearance of Mr. Wu here today doesn't affect their relationship?"
"The netizens have opened bets, more than 95% of netizens think you will break up. What do you think about this matter? "
The reporters asked questions, and they just smiled politely and walked straight to the signature board.
The woman standing in front of the signature board was the other female host, Du Zixuan, from the television station. Du Zixuan first allowed the two of them to stand in the middle position, and then praised the two of them even more as they dressed up.
Finally, he switched the topic to the video, "Today, there is a very popular event on the internet. It seems to be related to you two!"
Du Zixuan smiled, "Mr. Wu, some netizens say that you are the male lead of this indecent video online, what do you think about this matter?"
"This is definitely a slander. This kind of malicious slander violates my rights and interests. I will ask my lawyer to bring an indictment against the netizens who gave out this kind of malicious speculation."
Du Zixuan looked at Chu Mengyao again, and said with a smile, "Regarding this matter, what does Miss Chu think about it?"
"I believe Haoran would never do something like that." Chu Mengyao said firmly.
"Will this matter affect your relationship?"
"Of course not." Wu Haoran quickly replied as he wrapped his arms around Chu Mengyao's waist, looking extremely intimate.
"Our relationship will continue to improve."
Du Zixuan opened her mouth, "Thank you for your reply, Mr. Wu and Miss Chu."
Then, Du Zixuan looked at the surrounding media, "Everyone please give this couple some private space, don't cause them trouble just because of this incident. I hope you can pay more attention to our charity party. "
Tonight's charity party was for the construction of a rural medical service station. The main project was to auction off items that had been donated by the wealthy families in H City.
This so-called charity party was just a charity game created by rich people to show off their wealth.
When Wu Haoran and Chu Mengyao entered the party, it also caused a huge commotion. On the surface, the ladies and gentlemen of the upper class were all politely smiling. However, it was hard to say what they would say in private.
They did not think much of the video incident, the Wealthy Class seat was not anything new, it was just that this Wu Haoran was secretly taken and even posted online, putting the matter out of the dark in the light.
However, there would still be people who would walk over to watch the show.
"Haoran, this is your fault. If I had such a beautiful fiancee, how would I even go and cheat! " A man around the same age as Wu Haoran stood by his side with a wine cup in his hand, and the words that came out of his mouth were extremely harsh.
Wu Haoran's face turned ugly, "The person in the video is not me."
Chu Mengyao knew this man. His name was Xiao Yuan, and he used to play with Wu Haoran a lot.
Xiao Yuan laughed disapprovingly, "Xie Nana's figure is really not bad, what's her performance on the bed?"
Chu Mengyao only felt cold sweat. This Xiao Yuan did not care about him saying such words, "Sorry, please excuse me. I'm going to the bathroom. "
"To be honest, if it was me, I would definitely not be able to control it either. That Xie Nana seems to be very serious, but she's so bold and unrestrained in private. Haoran, when have you gotten tired of playing? Don't forget to inform your brother, I want to have a taste of her. " Xiao Yuan saw that Chu Mengyao had walked far away, and bumped into him with her shoulder.
"If you want to find her, go find her yourself!" Mengyao is still here, watch your words. " Wu Haoran and Xiao Yuan often went to the Night Auction House together. The two of them were high school classmates and had a good relationship with each other.
"Take note of this. Why did someone set up a trap for you and post it on the internet?" Xiao Yuan was heartless with his words.
"I know who did it." Wu Haoran said with a displeased expression.
"Could it be that the host, Xie Jiuchen, wants to be even more popular? Or is it that he wants to take the opportunity to determine his position?" Xiao Yuan said casually.
"She? She doesn't have the guts. " Although Wu Haoran said that he would be tough, there was still some doubt in his heart.