As the president and chairman of the Lin Group, it would be a greater disaster for the company if it were known that he had lied to protect his adopted daughter.
He was angry at Ye Wan for speaking recklessly in front of so many people, but he also blamed Lin Feiwei for her presumptuousness. Lin Feiwei had loudly declared Ye Wan to be the Lin family's lost daughter, and implied that Ye Wan was impure. Who wouldn't understand the insinuation?
If Lin Feiwei hadn't started it, would Ye Wan have been able to expose her so quickly?
He didn't dare to play along with the "lost daughter" charade in front of so many people. He would only dare to subtly spread rumors in private. He would absolutely never say such a falsehood himself!
Mr. Lin was so angry his head ached. What was supposed to be a pleasant birthday banquet had turned into a joke!
"Thank you all for attending my daughter's birthday banquet. I love both my daughters equally. Thank you for coming," Mr. Lin said, taking the microphone and bowing in thanks.
The guests dispersed. Lin Feiwei looked at her girlfriends. Those who had been fawning over her moments ago now avoided her gaze, exchanging glances that betrayed schadenfreude.
Lin Feiwei was deeply angered. She knew her only trump card now was Gu Yunting, her fiancé!
So what if everyone knew she wasn't the eldest daughter of the Lin family? As long as she was Gu Yunting's fiancée, no one would dare to underestimate her!
She immediately picked up a piece of cake and walked towards Gu Yunting.
Jiang Yan and Ning Xin came to Ye Wan's side to keep her company. Ye Wan smiled and cut them cake. Mrs. Lin's expression was a little awkward, but she ultimately said nothing and continued to entertain guests.
"Girl, I want cake too," Fu Huaishen leaned closer to Ye Wan.
Ye Wan cut him a large slice. "Here, eat more. But those things you sent me, you'll have to take them back. I really can't accept them."
"How can that be? What's given to you is yours! Zehan, help your sister find a place to put them," Fu Huaishen said, taking a bite of the cake.
"Alright, leave it to me," Lin Zehan nodded. He knew that the money was a drop in the bucket for Fu Huaishen, not a big deal at all, so accepting it wouldn't be an issue.
He also hoped his sister would have someone pursuing her and nice things to use.
As the four of them chatted and laughed, Gu Yunting watched Ye Wan hand cake to Fu Huaishen. He felt a pang of displeasure. When he picked up his glass to drink, he didn't control his strength and the glass shattered.
"Ah! A'ting, your hand is injured! Hurry and come upstairs with me to get it bandaged," Lin Feiwei exclaimed dramatically, drawing the attention of those around them.
Ye Wan and the others also looked over. Seeing her fiancé by her side, they turned their gaze away.
"No need. I have other matters to attend to, so I'll be leaving now." Gu Yunting turned and walked away. Lin Feiwei quickly followed to see him off.
As soon as Gu Yunting left, Ye Wan's phone rang. She answered, only to hear a domineering male voice, "Come out, it's time to go!"
Ye Wan: "..."
She had come today solely to get revenge on Lin Feiwei. Since her objective had been achieved, she didn't want to stay here any longer.
Ye Wan spoke to Lin Zehan and Fu Huaishen, then called Ning Xin and Jiang Yan, and they left together.
Fu Huaishen offered to drive her, but Ye Wan refused, telling him to stay and have more fun.
When they reached the entrance, Jin Lan walked over and said to Ning Xin, "I'll give you a ride home."
Ning Xin was flattered and nodded in agreement.
"Jiang Yan, come with me," Ning Xin took Jiang Yan's hand. Her heart, which had felt dead, was rekindled with hope.