Shocked! The Young Master's Petite Darling Is a Master of Mysteries-Chapter 453: Settling the Score

When Han Xi heard Xia Mian’s name mentioned by the businessman again, that sense of unease resurfaced in her heart.

Xia Mian was strange, she knew.

Ever since Xia Mian woke up in the hospital and adamantly demanded that Song Juan divorce Xia Jianguo, Han Xi noticed that Xia Mian had changed.

Since then, Xia Jianguo smoothly divorced Song Juan, Xia Jianguo was imprisoned, Yu Hongmei mysteriously died, and her child inexplicably fell...

All the incidents had traces of Xia Mian’s involvement.

Yu Hongmei once told her that when Xia Jianguo adamantly refused to divorce, she led people to blockade the Song Family’s gate, but Xia Mian said that if the lightning was going to strike her, let it strike her, and the lightning seemed to listen to Xia Mian...

At first, Han Xi didn’t take it seriously, until later, she lost disastrously.

She almost couldn’t survive in Beijing, only then did she realize that Xia Mian might truly be strange.

Han Xi felt that the powerful connection she had now was better than Xia Jianguo back then, so she conceived some thoughts of revenge against Xia Mian.

At some gatherings, she intentionally or unintentionally mentioned some bizarre events that happened to Xia Mian.

As things were discussed back and forth, rumors circulated that Xia Mian was not human.

Whether it was intentional or not, the rumors originated from Han Xi.

If Xia Mian wanted to hold someone accountable now, it would only lead back to Han Xi.

Tonight, there was a banquet at the Fu Family in Beijing, and quite a few notable figures from the Capital City were invited.

The businessman Guo Kun was fortunate to obtain a ticket to the banquet.

At seven in the evening, Guo Kun arrived at the Fu Family with his newlywed wife Han Xi.

Han Xi got out of the car and gazed at the Fu Family’s row of villas, her eyes filled with envy.

Truly one of the four great families in Beijing, the foundation of the Fu Family is something such upstarts could never catch up to in a lifetime.

Han Xi clung to Guo Kun’s arm, stepping in twelve-centimeter high heels, swaying her snake-like waist, following Guo Kun into the grand hall of the Fu Family villa.

Inside the Fu Family hall, the lights were dazzling, and the guests filled the room.

The people inside were dressed lavishly, and it was Han Xi’s first time attending such a high-end banquet, seeing so many people beyond her level.

"The Fu Family is one of the four great families in Beijing. If we can befriend them, our business in Beijing can advance further," Guo Kun whispered in Han Xi’s ear.

Han Xi nodded slightly, "Then, dear, you must work hard and strive to establish a firm footing in Beijing sooner."

While speaking, Han Xi instinctively stroked her belly, "We must provide the best environment for our child to grow in~"

Guo Kun glanced down at Han Xi’s flat belly.

He was married to his ex-wife for many years. They went from being a poor couple to achieving some success, yet his ex-wife never bore him a child.

After meeting Han Xi, he made up his mind to divorce the woman who couldn’t bear children.

In the second month after their divorce, Han Xi was pregnant.

It was precisely because of this that Guo Kun cherished and pampered Han Xi even more.

Having a child became an obsession for Guo Kun, and Han Xi made the realization of his obsession possible.

"Rest assured, I will ensure that he stands in Rome from the moment he’s born," Guo Kun gently patted Han Xi on the shoulder, his voice tender.

Guo Kun carefully helped Han Xi to a corner seat. "I’m going to mingle with others, you just wait here for me."

After a pause, Guo Kun added, "The Fu Family is different, attending a banquet here, be cautious with your words and don’t say anything inappropriate."

With a proper smile, Han Xi responded with a ’yes’.

Guo Kun bent down to kiss her forehead, then stood up and left.

The Fu Family’s banquet was attended by notable figures, and since Guo Kun was fortunate to acquire a ticket, he intended to seize this opportunity to meet a few friends.

Especially since tonight’s banquet was hosted by the young master of the Fu Family, and the young master would likely appear.

If he could establish a connection with the Fu Family’s young master, his path in Beijing would be much smoother in the future.

Guo Kun walked into the crowd, socially adept, engaging happily with the guests attending the banquet.

Han Xi sat in the corner, quietly playing with the cocktail in her hand.

She heard that the Fu family was on good terms with the Lu family, so she indeed had to be low-key today.

Han Xi lowered her head, her bright red lips slightly curved, showing a hint of self-mockery.

Even though she felt content with her current marriage, compared to Xia Mian, she was still as insignificant as dust.

However, thinking about the things she had done recently, she felt inexplicably pleased.

Surely those rumors had spread throughout the high society of Beijing, and Xia Mian was likely entangled in troubles.

Han Xi swirled the wine in her glass, brought it to her lips, and took a small sip.

Just as Han Xi took a sip, she caught a glimpse of familiar faces from the corner of her eye.

At the Fu Family’s entrance, Lu Zechuan in a black suit and Xia Mian in a black long dress walked hand in hand through the villa’s entrance.

Guests, hearing the commotion, looked up, and upon seeing the newcomers as Xia Mian and Lu Zechuan, everyone was slightly taken aback.

Everyone’s gaze instinctively turned to Fu Jingtian.

Recently, rumors about Xia Mian were rampant among the upper echelons of Beijing.

While they didn’t understand the situation, people’s instinct to avoid danger prompted them to decide to wait and see, staying away from Xia Mian.

Under everyone’s slightly apprehensive gaze, Fu Jingtian walked down the stairs, without glancing at anyone else, heading straight towards Lu Zechuan and Xia Mian at the entrance.

"Zechuan, Miss Xia! I’m honored you could come and grace our Fu Family with your presence!" Fu Jingtian said with a smile, welcoming the two inside.

Lu Zechuan gave a slight smile to Fu Jingtian, "We’re here uninvited, please don’t mind us."

Fu Jingtian laughed heartily, "What are you saying? I’m more than happy to have you here."

Fu Jingtian paused, "It’s a bit noisy downstairs; shall we sit upstairs?"

Lu Zechuan didn’t reply but looked at Xia Mian.

Xia Mian smiled faintly, "We’re not here for you, Mr. Fu."

Hearing this, Fu Jingtian couldn’t help but frown slightly.

At a Fu Family banquet, if Xia Mian and Lu Zechuan weren’t here for him, then who were they here for?

Under Fu Jingtian’s puzzled gaze, Xia Mian’s sight swept over the crowd and landed lightly on Han Xi, who was seated in the corner.

Following Xia Mian’s gaze, everyone noticed Han Xi.

Han Xi possessed the allure of a beauty with a fairy-like charm, especially after marrying Guo Kun, who pampered her better than when she was with Xia Jianguo, adding extra allure and glamour.

Suddenly, the guests began to speculate,

"Who is she?"

"With a seductive face like that, could she be someone’s mistress?"

"Bringing a mistress to a Fu Family banquet, isn’t that a slap in the Fu Family’s face?"