The engagement banquet was held at the most luxurious hotel in Mingzhu City.
If she had been a man, Xia Yingxing estimated she would never have been able to come to a place like this in her lifetime. Who could afford it?
But she did come, and as the Second Miss Xia of Mingzhu City.
If her friends from her male past knew about this, they'd probably die laughing. A towering six-foot-tall tough guy turned into a beautiful maiden.
Thankfully, she had transmigrated. If she had transformed right under their noses, Xia Yingxing would truly consider finding a block of tofu to smash her head against.
There were already quite a few people inside, mostly second-generation rich and social elites, all exuding an aura different from ordinary people.
Xia Yingxing naturally knew she was an imposter... Though, saying imposter wasn't quite right, as her current identity was also real.
All in all, to avoid anyone noticing anything amiss, she decided to speak less and just eat. It would also save her the trouble of looking up each person's name.
However, just because Xia Yingxing didn't actively engage with others didn't mean others wouldn't approach Xia Yingxing.
Soon, someone approached Xia Yingxing with a glass of red wine.
"I heard that Second Miss Xia of Mingzhu City possesses an extraordinary figure and beauty like a celestial fairy. Seeing her today, it is indeed true," a man in a suit, looking incredibly elegant, said to Xia Yingxing.
"You are?" Xia Yingxing glanced at the person, having no particular impression of him.
"Mu Xing of the Mu Family in Mingzhu City," the man introduced himself.
"Oh, oh, is there something you need me for?" Xia Yingxing asked.
"It is my good fortune to have the honor of meeting Second Miss Xia here. I heard that Miss Xia Yingxing's health has not been very good. I happen to know some rather famous doctors. If Miss Xia Yingxing needs them, she can contact them," Mu Xing said to Xia Yingxing.
"My health is perfectly fine, no need for a doctor," Xia Yingxing said.
Are you kidding? She had barely been to the hospital a few times her entire life, her health was excellent!
Even after becoming a girl, it was the same.
This is called delicate, understand?
"Alright then, if you need anything, remember to contact me," Mu Xing said.
As a former man, Xia Yingxing understood exactly what Mu Xing was thinking.
It was nothing more than 'Big Head Son, Small Head Father' (a common euphemism for flirting and eventual relations).
If Xia Yingxing's face had been even a little bit ugly, he wouldn't have bothered with Xia Yingxing.
Of course, Xia Yingxing had also observed the people present, but nothing caught Xia Yingxing's interest.
She had thought that after becoming a girl, her orientation would also change. But after Xia Yingxing found that she still lingered on scantily clad beauties, she felt relieved.
She wasn't gay before, so she definitely wouldn't be now!
There were many beautiful girls present, but the one who truly caught Xia Yingxing's attention was the girl named Ling Yun on the poster.
She was otherworldly beautiful, like a fairy descended from the Heavenly Palace to the mortal realm. Xia Yingxing couldn't harbor any impure thoughts towards her, only pure, enraptured admiration for her beauty.
Ling Yun was the female lead of this engagement banquet... Well, Xia Yingxing felt that such a beautiful girl like Ling Yun marrying Li Tianxing of the Li Family was a bit of a waste.
But such critical thoughts were best kept to herself, not spoken aloud, lest she get beaten up.
Soon, Ling Yun appeared.
The moment she appeared, she captivated the attention of everyone present.
Ling Yun in person was even more beautiful and captivating than in the poster. Even the myriad stars in the galaxy couldn't compare to Ling Yun alone.
After seeing Ling Yun, Xia Yingxing felt even more strongly that the male lead, Li Tianxing, was unworthy of Ling Yun. When family backgrounds were similar, what mattered were ability, talent, and looks.
Setting aside ability and talent, in terms of looks alone, Li Tianxing was completely outclassed.
It wasn't that Li Tianxing was ugly; he was handsome, about half as handsome as her male self. But Ling Yun's beauty was simply on another level. Only her male self could rival her, mm-hmm.
Xia Yingxing admitted she was being narcissistic... But who wouldn't want such a beautiful girl?
Hmm? Something's not right.
Xia Yingxing suddenly realized something.
She had been so absorbed in looking at Ling Yun that she hadn't noticed.
This isn't right, isn't this an engagement banquet? Logically, they should have arrived together. Why did only Ling Yun come alone?
People had been waiting for half an hour. Was the groom acting like a big shot?
Xia Yingxing looked at Ling Yun and could clearly sense that Ling Yun was somewhat anxious and uneasy. No matter how hard she tried to maintain composure, her slight, forced smiles already betrayed her panic.
"If I were Ling Yun, I'd definitely slap him. I've never seen such a scumbag fiancé," Xia Yingxing heard someone speaking up for Ling Yun.
After a little while longer, Li Tianxing finally appeared.
"Sorry for the wait!" Li Tianxing walked out brazenly, holding another girl's hand, completely devoid of any guilt for being late.
When Ling Yun saw Li Tianxing holding another girl's hand, her expression became even uglier.
"Who is she?" Ling Yun couldn't help but demand.
This was her engagement banquet with Li Tianxing. Why was he appearing with another girl's hand in his?
"This is my girlfriend," Li Tianxing said without any reservation.
These words immediately shocked everyone present.
Girlfriend?
Today was the engagement banquet of Li Tianxing and Ling Yun! Everyone knew about the marriage alliance between the Li Family and the Ling Family, and so many people were invited. Yet, Li Tianxing, in front of all these people, brought an unknown woman and called her his girlfriend.
Was he trying to make both the Li Family and the Ling Family lose face?
"You know what day today is," Ling Yun said.
"Don't you understand? Although we are an alliance of two families, you have no feelings for me at all. You're just compromising with your family, and I feel the same way about you. No matter how beautiful you are, I can't spend my life with a girl who doesn't love me at all."
"Rather than us both suffering, it's better to simply tear up this engagement contract and be done with it," Li Tianxing said righteously.
"But doing this will damage the reputation of both our families," Ling Yun said.
"I will take responsibility."
"Isn't today our engagement banquet?"
"It's not anymore... Everyone, please allow me to take the liberty of changing the female lead of today's engagement banquet. It's Nuonuo. She is my girlfriend and the one who will accompany me for life!" Li Tianxing announced proudly.
With just these few sentences, he unilaterally dissolved his engagement with Ling Yun.
Although Li Tianxing said he would take responsibility and compensate for the blow to the Ling Family's reputation.
But what about Ling Yun's own reputation?
To be usurped at her own engagement banquet.
Even a private discussion and resolution wouldn't have caused Ling Yun such immense harm.
Standing on the stage, Ling Yun was so helpless, so pathetic.
Though she tried her best to control her emotions, tears still fell uncontrollably.
Xia Yingxing already felt a pang of pity for her.